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  • Now Accepting Donations to Giving Drive: Dec. 6 - 20

    Dear Rocklin Unified Families and Staff, The Rocklin Unified School District (RUSD) has families in need year-round, especially during the holiday season. We are hosting a  Giving Drive  to help families in need purchase food, clothing, shoes, and so much more (flyer attached) throughout the remainder of the school year.  If you would like to participate, please consider donating the following item(s): Gift Cards in increments of $10, $25, or $50 from local grocery stores or Target/Walmart New or gently used winter coats Direct donations (via check payable to Rocklin Unified) Donations will be accepted in the lobby at the RUSD District Office from Wednesday, December 6, through Wednesday, December 20, 2023, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The District Office is located at 2615 Sierra Meadows Drive, Rocklin. Thank you for supporting our fellow neighbors who are experiencing hardship.  For additional information or to request a tax donation letter, please contact  HAnderson@RocklinUSD.org .    Sincerely, Rocklin Unified School District   2615 Sierra Meadows Drive, Rocklin, CA 95677 | (916) 624-2428

    Friday, Dec 01 2023

  • Newsletter - The Slate - November 2023

    Issue #3 | November, 16, 2023  Important Dates: November 20-24: No School - Thanksgiving Break December 13: RUSD Board of Trustees Meeting December 20-21 : 9-12 Minimum Days December 21 : TK-6 & 7-8 Minimum Day December 22-29 : No School - Winter Break January 1-5, 2024: No School - Winter Break   Quick Links:   Board Meeting Agendas/Minutes and Schedule Current Job Openings (Certificated) Current Job Openings (Classified) Board Presentation: District Facilities Update Are you curious to learn about how Rocklin Unified maintains its facilities? The school district has an estimated $58 million in capital facilities funding that comes from various sources: State School Facility Program for Capital Facilities projects, Community Facilities District (CFD) revenues and developer fees.  Click here to review the District Facilities Update slideshow presentation. Click here to watch the presentation made during the November 15 RUSD Board of Trustees meeting. Counseling Program at Elementary Schools Through our ongoing engagement with students, families, and staff, we identified the need for additional mental health support for our students. In response, Rocklin Unified launched our elementary counseling program in 2022-23. This year, we have expanded our elementary program by adding counselors to provide greater student access. Our elementary counselors provide classroom-based lessons (including a “Meet the Counselor” lesson at the start of the year), lunchtime activities, small-group social skills, check-ins, and individual and small-group counseling opportunities.  School counselors support students in academic success, career exploration, and personal/social development; counseling services are available to all students. School counselor support includes social-emotional skill development such as self-regulation, friendship skills, empathy, coping strategies, self-advocacy, growth mindset, and more! If you have any questions or want to learn more about connecting with your elementary counselor, please look for the Counselor Corner messages in the school newsletter or contact the site’s main office. We are here to support you and your child!  Missing 2 Days a Month Means the Child Misses 10% of the S chool Year! As we prepare to take time off from school for the Thanksgiving break, Rocklin Unified is grateful for everyone who has helped to restore a routine for showing up to school while supporting students and families.  Daily routines are essential for reducing stress and creating a sense of security for students and adults.   Please take steps to keep your child healthy and send them to school unless they are genuinely sick . Every school day is an essential opportunity for students to learn and connect with peers and their teachers.  Rocklin Unified thanks:  Our students and their families do their best to attend class every day, even when schoolwork is challenging.  Our teachers have gone above and beyond to help make school a welcoming learning environment where students can thrive. Our administrators help us work together to ensure we are healthy and safe, feel a sense of community and experience the excitement of an engaging learning environment.  Our many healers and helpers are the support staff and community volunteers who provide the extra hands and attention our children need.  May these days off be restful and healing.   I f your family or child needs support, please get in touch with the school’s front office for help.   We look forward to seeing you again when school resumes on Monday, November 27, 2023 .     Coming Soon: California Healthy Kids Survey: Dec. 4-15, 2023 Students in grades 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 11 will take the California Healthy Kids Survey between the December 4th -15th survey window. This survey is given throughout California and helps our district and county make informed decisions about the programs and services we offer. Students will be bringing home permission slips. You can preview the surveys by visiting your school office or by clicking the following links:   Grade 5-6 Survey: Elementary Core Survey (Spanish & English version) Grade 7-8 Survey: Middle School Core Survey   (English version) Middle School Core Survey   (Spanish version) Grade 9 and 11 Survey: High School Core Survey   (English version) High School Core Survey (Spanish version)     Superintendent Stock at Summit in Washington, D.C. Rocklin Unified's Superintendent Roger Stock joined Placer Business Alliance's Washington, D.C. Summit in October. The superintendent participated on a panel about dual enrollment and the school district's Career Technical Education pathways. The Placer County Office of Education organized and sponsored the panel. Visit RocklinUSD.org/CTE for more information about Career Technical Education. Be sure to connect with your child's high school counselor to learn more about taking college courses while enrolled in high school.    Target Donates School Supplies! Rocklin Unified received a generous donation of 70 boxes of Back to School supplies from Target! Items that were donated included notebook paper, glue sticks, index cards, Crayola pencils, markers and Expo dry-erase markers. The District is extremely thankful to Target, for helping to support our schools, teachers and students! RUSD Board of Trustees Meeting: Recognitions During the November 15, 2023 Board of Trustees Meeting, the Palumbo family from Ruhkala Elementary  was recognized for their hard work and dedication and for serving as president and treasurer of the school's Parent Teacher Committee.  Click here to watch! Also recognized at the November 15, 2023 Board of Trustees Meeting, was the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC)  Cadet, Connor Rekers . Cadet Rekers received a Silver Valor Award for recently assisting a cadet who was suffering a medical incident while exercising.  Click here to watch! 2615 Sierra Meadows Drive, Rocklin, CA 95677 | (916) 624-2428

    Friday, Nov 17 2023

  • Reminder - Rocklin Unified Survey - Closes Nov. 17 a...

    Dear Rocklin Unified Families, There are only  3 days left   to share your experience and perception of the educational experience at Rocklin Unified. Your answers will help us ensure all students thrive and achieve. So far, we have only heard from about 5% of RUSD families. Thank you for devoting approximately  10-15  minutes to  our  survey . If you have multiple students, please  complete the survey for each one of your students in RUSD  by  Friday, November 17 at 5 p.m.   If you are having any issues accessing the survey, please contact  handerson@rocklinusd.org . Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback.  Sincerely, Rocklin Unified School District   2615 Sierra Meadows Drive, Rocklin, CA 95677 | (916) 624-2428

    Tuesday, Nov 14 2023

  • Newsletter - The Slate - October 2023

    Issue #2 | October, 20, 2023  Important Dates: November 1:  RUSD Board of Trustees Study Session November 10:  No School; Veterans Day Observed November 15:  RUSD Board of Trustees Meeting Nov. 20 - 24:  No School; Thanksgiving Break   Quick Links:   Board Meeting Agendas/Minutes and Schedule Current Job Openings (Certificated) Current Job Openings (Classified) 27th Annual RUSD Employees Years of Service Event Did you know, Rocklin Unified teachers/staff are committed to providing a top-notch educational experience for all students today, tomorrow and have been generations! 40 years of service: 1 teacher 30 years of service: 10 employees (6 employees that opened Rocklin High!) 25 years of service: 18 employees 20 years of service: 20 employees 15 years of service: 19 employees 10 years of service: 40 employees Total number of employees: 108! Total number of years of service: 1,875! Thank you to all administrators, teachers and support staff for their dedication to RUSD and excellence in education! Many of these employees were honored for their years of service prior to the regular board meeting on October 18.  Click here to view the pictures from the event! Click the image below to expand it to view names of all honorees ! Parent University On-Demand Workshops In case you missed it, our recent Parent University event was a remarkable success! Our presenters delivered a wealth of knowledge, covering a range of topics relevant to parents and caregivers. From digital literacy to college planning, each presentation contained practical tips and valuable resources for our attendees. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our families who were able to attend as well as our dedicated presenters for their outstanding contributions. We have included links to many of the presentations below for your reference. Stay tuned for more empowering sessions in the future! Click   here   to access the available Fall Parent University presentations! Elementary School Parent-Teacher Conferences  Be sure to secure your time to meet with your child's teacher to hear how they are doing in class during the week of Nov. 13! This is the perfect opportunity to also ask any question you may have and to find other ways to partner with RUSD as we continue on your child's educational journey.   Secondary School Quarter Grades Quarter grades were posted on Friday, October 13. Be sure to check either Schoology or the Aeries Parent Portal to see how your child is doing!   Attendance: Keep Your Child Healthy and in School! A regular attendance routine is important for your child's well-being, learning and long-term success. Click here for tips to keep your child healthy and avoid unnecessary absences from school.   REEF Starlight Soiree Recap - Oct. 12 This year's annual Starlight Soiree was a fun-filled evening event all in the name of supporting teachers that are delivering educational excellence to students and families. Thank you to Rocklin Unified's foundation, the Rocklin Educational Excellence Foundation (REEF) for their continued support! REEF provides teacher grants and high school student scholarships as well as supports the annual Civic Summer program in collaboration with the City of Rocklin   Matt Redding Foundation Halloween Game Annual Matt Redding Foundation game will be held on October 28, 2023 at Whitney High School. The game starts at 11:00 a.m. Festivities will start at 10:15 with demonstrations by local law enforcement.  RUSD Board of Trustees Meeting: Recognitions During the October 18, 2023 Board of Trustees Meeting, Gemma Mirzo from Granite Oaks Middle School , was recognized for her outstanding contributions and leadership in organizing the school's Parent Falcon Club. Click here to watch! 2615 Sierra Meadows Drive, Rocklin, CA 95677 | (916) 624-2428

    Friday, Oct 20 2023

  • Reminder: Please Complete Free/Reduced Price Meal Ap...

    Dear Rocklin Unified Families, There is still time for you to help the Rocklin Unified School District (RUSD) ensure adequate funding for our schools and students. Rocklin Unified now offers families simple, easy, and online access to complete the  Free/Reduced Price Meal Application (located on the right column on the website). While the State of California provides free meals for all students, families that complete the Free/Reduced Price Meal Application form ensure RUSD can receive the maximum state funding and better meet each school’s and student’s needs in order to provide additional services for all students. Without everyone's participation, schools may not receive all of the funding they are entitled to from the state, which would result in fewer services for our students and fewer tax dollars returning to our local community benefiting our students. Funding supports services for students, families and staff, including the following: Free after-school childcare Mental health and wellness services School counseling Full-day Kindergarten Staff and parent education Academic Intervention programs and tutoring Technology for students English learner and translation services College & Career preparation Supports for Foster Youth and Homeless Students The state-wide deadline for completion is approaching.  Please disregard this message if you have already completed the application in the past. All families are asked to complete the  Free/Reduced Price Meal Application  by  Monday, October 2, 2023 .  All information is completely confidential and will not be shared with any other organization or entity.  Your student’s identification number is not necessary to complete the form. Participation is critical to ensure our funding levels are not decreased for the current and future years. Parents click  here  for easy access and submission. Please contact (916) 630-3306 with any questions. Sincerely,  Rocklin Unified School District   2615 Sierra Meadows Drive, Rocklin, CA 95677 | (916) 624-2428

    Friday, Sep 22 2023