Rocky Mountain School

Distance Learning Day 1........ Packet pickup went great! Shoutout to all parents and students who brought smiles, encouraging words, and air hugs as you came through the line! You are the best!!! Remember, this is not the way any of us expected to complete the year. Don’t stress over the transition. We are all learning this together. Parents, keep reassuring and encouraging your children. Unconditional love, support, and kindness to others are some of the best lessons they can learn. Not all important lessons are taught through textbooks and the within the walls of a school. Rocky Mountain teachers and staff have poured thought, love and prayers into your packets. I know you appreciate them as much as I do. Teachers will be contacting families from time to time. If you have any questions, please reach out to them or me. We are here for you and happy to help. PS - I suppose all went well today with student behavior. I had zero distress calls needing to send anyone to the superintendent’s office. 😊 Have a great week! 💙

Distance Learning Packet Pick-Up Schedule Monday, April 6, 2020 All students, PreK 3’s - 8th grade, have a packet that needs to be picked up. Students do not have to be present. If parents are working, send an older sibling or other designated adult to pick up your child’s things. Last Name A-H, 9:00-10:30 I-P, 10:30-12:00 Q-Z, 12:00-1:30 If you are having to self-quarantine due to possible virus exposure, please call the office on Tuesday to make other arrangements. Do not jeopardize your health or ours. You will drive through the paved parking lot while staff gather packets and a grab & go meal for each of your students. It is our hope that Monday runs as smoothly as possible. However, we certainly hope and appreciate you arriving armored with patience, understanding and grace as we work through this process. We love and appreciate each of you and are looking forward to seeing you on Monday. Please stay safe and healthy.

Distance Learning Packet Pick-Up Schedule Monday, April 6, 2020 Last Name A-H, 9:00-10:30 I-P, 10:30-12:00 Q-Z, 12:00-1:30 If you are having to self-quarantine due to possible virus exposure, please call the office on Tuesday to make other arrangements. Do not jeopardize your health or ours. You will drive through paved parking lot while staff gather packets and a grab & go meal for each of your students. It is our hope that Monday runs as smoothly as possible. However, we certainly hope and appreciates our arriving armored with patience, understanding and grace as we work through this process. We love and appreciate each of you and are looking forward to seeing you on Monday. Please stay safe and healthy.

RMS Parents....we are finalizing the logistics for Distance Learning Packet Pick-Up on Monday, April 6th. That information should’ve released to you by tomorrow evening. Stay safe and healthy!

RMS Parents - This past week has been a whirlwind of information and emotions for all of us. I want to encourage you to remain positive during this trying time. Your children’s teachers and I have been conducting virtual meetings in order to have a plan that is the least stressful route for you, your children, and for us. We will be giving additional information and instructions in the next few days. We have been given an additional waiver with the food program. Parents are now able to pick up meals and children do not have to be present. We love seeing the kids and hope they still come through from time to time, but you don’t have to bring them for them to receive a meal. Please understand, this program is for ALL children 18 and under. This works the same as the daily school lunch program. It is not an issue of whether you have enough food in your house or not. You taking a meal, does not take away from another child. This is a program to HELP each of our families. As always, if you have any questions or need help with contacting resources, please call or text my cell 918-797-0318. We are here to help. Much love, Alicia Ketcher

March 26th RMS Parents, if you have not already completed the survey that was sent out yesterday, please take a few minutes and do so before noon today. I have to submit our district's information to the state department and it will assist us as we plan to move forward. Thank you! We have already had so many that have done it, but I have to have a complete picture for our entire district. Thank you!!

RMS staff and parents... As of today, the state board voted that we will all complete this school year through distance learning. I assure you that as Rocky Mountain transitions to distance learning, we will make decisions based upon what is the best for our population of students. We will be developing a plan in order to move forward so that each student receives educational services these last weeks of school. The term distance learning is going to look different in different schools. It is our responsibility to respond with the resources that our families have in place and the supports that we can provide with those resources. As we work with the State Department of Education, professional organizations and each other, we will keep you informed concerning various information and procedures. All of us are entering uncharted waters. Many of you have questions and I will be the first to tell you we don’t have all the answers. This is a situation that will change and evolve as we go. What I do know is we are all blessed to live in and be a part of the Rocky Mountain family. Families stand strong. Families stand united. Through the cooperation of everyone, we will come out on the other side. We will be stronger and better people as we support each other within the Rocky Mountain community. Be kind, be patient. The world can use a lot of that right now.

RMS parents.... Good morning!!! Please take a few minutes to complete the technology survey located at the end of this message. You can also find the link on our Website and FB page. This will help me get some much needed information to the state department Please complete it by noon, Thursday, March 26th. Thank you!! Have a Wonderful Wednesday! 😊🌷☀️ Link to survey: http://bit.ly/2Jfc7pS

RMS parents......(shortened version of the call) 1. As you know, school is closed for the next 2 weeks. I , along with a few staff volunteers, will be at school each day from 8-1. There will be very limited staff. If you call and don’t receive an answer, please call again. Or, as always, you may call or text me at 918-797-0318. 2. Things for your kids to do the next 2 weeks.....read, do some math, work on math facts, write about their day, play outside, utilize free on- line tutorials, websites and apps 3. Free grab and go meals each day from 10-12. Please bring your kids. We are working through the state and get reimbursed just like a normal school day. We will be taking precautions to make sure families and staff volunteers remain safe during this process. Students must be in the car during pick up. Students receiving delivery must be visible at the door once we arrive.

In order to be in compliance with CDC guidelines, the Rocky Mountain School Fitness Center will be closed until further notice. Physical exercise is important to a healthy lifestyle. Please feel free to continue using our outdoor track, while following the social distancing protocols. Thank you for your understanding.

RMS will be serving free “grab and go” meals to any student age 18 and under beginning March 23rd. Meals will be served at school through the bus parking lane or if you live in our district and need delivery, we can do so through arrangements. Serving time will be from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Monday through Friday of each week. Students will receive both breakfast and lunch. Students must be in the vehicle at time of pick up or at home at time of delivery. In order to better serve you, we are asking you to complete an online survey posted on our website, Facebook or at the end of this message. This is basic information that helps us to plan in this process. If you live closer to one of the other schools that are having meal distribution, you may pick up there instead. This is a state-wide effort to make sure students have the necessary food during this time of hardship. If you do not have internet and cannot access the survey link, please call or text me at 918-797-0318. Completing this survey is not a requirement in order to receive a meal. It will simply assist us in better serving you. I hope each of you are staying safe and healthy. http://bit.ly/33xyNLp

Rocky Mountain School Meal Distribution Survey http://bit.ly/33xyNLp

Rocky Mountain School will be distributing free meals to all students 18 and under beginning Monday, March 23rd. We are working with the state department on details and will give additional information in the next few days. Have a great day!

March 16, 2020 RMS staff and parents, As many of you are aware, State Superintendent Hofmeister called an emergency board meeting this afternoon of the state board of education. The state board just voted to cease school and school activities for all public schools in the state of Oklahoma until April 6th. In the next few days, I will be giving you additional information concerning such items as meals for students, community supports, and guidance on continuing your child’s learning during this time. I appreciate the continued support of Rocky Mountain school. We are blessed with a wonderful community. If you have any questions or concerns, you may reach out to me personally by texting or calling my cell phone, 918-797-0318. May God bless each of us during this time.

RMS parents and community.........Due to the warm temperatures, they are cancelling the blood drive for the remainder of the evening. Thank you for your understanding.

RMS Reminder.... Thursday, March 12th 🍿 Concession 😊 Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3:05-8:05 🚀 Indian Taco Dinner, taco and drink for $6.00, 3:15 - sold out 🧒🏻👧🏻 Pre-School Enrollment for 3&4 year olds ❤️ Blood Drive, 12:00-6:00, Old Gym

March 2020 School Board Meeting

March 9-13 Monday 📚 3rd Nine Week Report Cards will be sent home Thursday 🩸Oklahoma Blood Institute Blood Drive, Old Gym, noon - 6:00 PM 🚌 Indian Taco Dinner (proceeds help Cherokee Choir travel to Norman for competition), cafeteria, 3:15-7:00 (or sold out) 🚀 Parent -Teacher Conferences, 3:05-8:05 PM Friday 😊 NO SCHOOL (P/T conferences Thursday evening) March 16-20, Spring Break March 24, Spring Pictures, Class Pictures, 8th grade pictures

March 2 - 6 ** Dr. Seuss Week** Monday 😊 Mixed Up Monday - wear as many colors as possible Tuesday 😊 Top Hat Tuesday - wear your favorite or crazy hat Wednesday 🚀 End of 3rd 9 Weeks - Report cards will be sent home Monday 😊 Wacky Wednesday - wear wavy clothes and/or hair Thursday 😊 Lorax Thursday - wear a mustache Friday 😊 Funny Food Friday - wear green 🏹 ORES Archery @ North Rock Creek High School, Shawnee. Flight times are 3:10 & 4:00 🍿Concession

February 24 - 28 Tuesday 🚌 7/8 to Armstrong Bank, 1:30 Wednesday 🧪 5-8 Science Fair, Old Gym Thursday 🍀 4-H Spoech and Demonstration @ Maryetta Friday 🍿 Concession