ROCK CREEK — Let’s do it again!
Last year, we brought in the most turkeys out of ALL Fort Zumwalt elementary schools during the No Hunger Holiday Turkey Drive! 🥇 Way to go, Rock Creek!

This year, we’re setting a big goal: 125 turkeys to help families right here in our own community. We know this holiday season is especially hard for many, and we can make a real difference together.

Here’s how you can help:
💵 Bring in CASH donations: November 10–14 OR 
🦃 Bring in FROZEN TURKEYS: November 19

If we hit our goal… every student will enjoy:
🎉 Pajama Day
☀️ Extra Recess
🦃 And… Dr. Dierker & Mrs. McCoy dancing in Turkey Costumes!

PLUS — the grade level that brings in the most will earn a Movie & Snack Party!

Let’s fill those freezers and show the community what Rock Creek pride looks like! 💙💛

#RockCreekStrong #NoHungerHoliday #TurkeyDrive2025

We closed out last week on such a high note! Parent-Teacher Conferences went wonderfully, and our 2nd graders blew us away leading their own conferences — talk about ownership and confidence!

Our PTO wrapped things up with a super fun assembly to celebrate fundraiser participation. The kids had a blast spraying staff with silly string, and a few even got to pie the principals (we’re still finding whipped cream in our hair).

Everyone enjoyed a little time to rest over Fall Break, and our staff came back a day early for a great day of professional learning. After a short week, we’re ready to hit the ground running for a full week of learning ahead!

Hello Rock Creek Families! As our school continues to build knowledge in Leader in Me, we are asking families to "Begin With the End in Mind" and plan time this month to spend with your family! Sometimes life gets hectic and we lose sight of our end goal. Challenge your family this month to plan ahead and practice Habit 2!

• SEND CASH THIS WEEK for the No Hunger Holiday Turkey Drive and we can purchase turkey(s) for you!  OR you can get those Turkeys and BRING them in on November 19th! 

• Early Release Day is Wednesday, November 12th at 1:10pm.  Make any TRANSPORTATION changes by 1:10pm.

• Complete the EARLY RELEASE DAY Family Connection from The Adult Learning and Environment Team...    

Thank you for your interest in becoming a chaperone for our school field trips. It is a very important role as a volunteer to accompany our students while they are off campus. Instructions are linked below for becoming a screened volunteer.  

We are EXCITED to welcome our GUESTS that Signed Up to Attend the Veterans Day CELEBRATION at Rock Creek Elementary on Tuesday, November 11th.  

Breakfast will be at 9:15am.  All Veterans NEED and GUEST must have signed up to attend in advance and need to bring your ID.  We will have a school wide parade at 9:45am and will start the assembly at 10am!  

Want to brighten a Rock Creek staff member’s day? Many families ask about this, so we’ve made it easy!

Check out the link below to see all staff members’ favorite things. Whether it’s a small gift or a simple “thank you,” this is a fun way to show appreciation and make someone smile! 😄

See Rock Creek Staff Favorites Here

Today’s students are growing up in a world where screens are always present. From social media and messaging to schoolwork and streaming, technology plays a big part in their daily lives. While digital tools can be helpful, too much screen time can impact focus, relationships, and mental health.

As family and community partners, you have a powerful role in helping students build healthy digital habits. At school, we teach students to use The 7 Habits® to guide their choices—including how they use technology. Here are three helpful habits to use at home:

Talk with your student about making smart choices online. Being proactive means taking responsibility for how they use technology and social media. Encourage them to pause and think before they post, share, or comment.

Ask: Are you leading yourself well online? What does your social media footprint say about you?

Help your student set priorities for school, family, and personal time, then build screen time around those things. Talk about balancing technology fun with responsibilities. Set limits together for when and how social media or gaming fits into their day.

Ask: Is this helping you or is it distracting you from what matters most?

Remind your student to care for their body, mind, heart, and spirit—online and offline. That includes taking breaks from screens, getting outside, staying active, and talking face-to-face with family and friends. It also includes unfollowing or muting online content that drains their energy or hurts their confidence.

Ask: What helps you feel your best—and what gets in the way?

Let’s work together to help students build strong, balanced digital habits. When families, schools, and communities model healthy tech use and positive digital citizenship, students grow more confident, more connected, and more prepared to lead in both the digital world and the real one.

Bring CASH for the Turkey Drive THIS WEEK:  DUE November 14th!

• Monday, November 10 - E Day

  • Kindergarten iReady Math Diagnostic Test 

• Tuesday, November 11 - A Day

  • Veterans Day Celebration

  • Dress for Respect - Wear Patriotic Clothing

• Wednesday, November 12 - B Day

  • Wear BLUE Today - District Blue Day
  • EARLY RELEASE DAY @ 1:10pm
  • Panda Express Night (PTO Sponsored) from 5-8pm

• Thursday, November 13 - C Day

  • Kindergarten iReady Math Diagnostic

• Friday, November 14 - D Day

• Saturday, November 15 - Sunday, November 16

• Monday, November 17 - E Day

• Tuesday, November 18 - A Day

  • Midpoint 2nd Quarter

  • PTO Meeting @ 6pm - Library

• Wednesday, November 19 - B Day

  • BRING FROZEN TURKEYS TODAY!  OUR GOAL is 125 TURKEYS!

• Thursday, November 20 - C Day

• Friday, November 21 - D Day
• Saturday, November 22 - Sunday, November 23

Fort Zumwalt's district, school and activities websites connect you to Student Nutrition Menus, events and celebrations across the district.

Download our app, which is free for Apple and for Android.This app connects you with your school and the district. Click Menu, then Dining to see options for this week, next week or all that are entered. Use the Events feature to download items to your personal calendar. Enable notifications so you are connected to inclement weather notifications. Keep up with your school’s achievements, celebrations and important deadlines for everything from yearbook purchases to finals schedules or community events. Take a quick tour in this video.

FZ App video transcript

Rock Creek Menu

🍂 November

26–28: No School (Thanksgiving Break) 🦃

🎄 December

6: Penguins and Pajamas 🎅 | 8:00–11:00 AM
22–Jan 5: No School (Winter Break) ❄️

⏰ Early Release Days (Wednesdays)

1:10 PM Dismissal ✂️

• November 12

• December 3

• January 14

• February 4

• March 4

• April 1

• May 6

May 21: Tentative Last Day 🎓

Find the cafeteria menu on our website or in the free FZ app, along with our calendars for information on Letter Days and Events. You can sync them to your calendar!

Rock Creek Elementary - Office Hours 7:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Phone - 636-980-1800

Email Dr. Wayne Dierker, Principal

Email Bridget McCoy, Assistant Principal

• go.FZSD.us/QuickCalendar (or the Quick Calendar button on any of our websites) connects you with the school year at a glance.

• go.FZSD.us/SyncMyCalendar allows visitors to sync our website, Elementary Letter Days and Middle School Letter Days calendars to their own.

• go.FZSD.us/AMIDays is updated annually with information on inclement weather schedules and procedures.

• go.FZSD.us/Kindergarten connects families with information for Kindergarten Enrollment.

• go.FZSD.us/CSIP provides updates on and access to our Continuous School Improvement Plan.