Big Rock Elementary School

08/29/2026

Happy Friday! As we complete our first week of school I would like to introduce our Great Expectations for the Year. Character Matters! 🧡🖤

08/26/2026

Dear Big Rock Families,

We are excited to welcome you to Meet the Teacher Night tomorrow, Thursday, August 27, from 4:30–6:00 p.m.

The purpose of the evening is to provide families with an opportunity to visit Big Rock, spend some time in your child’s classroom, and learn more from your child’s teacher about the routines, expectations, and learning that will help make this a successful school year.

During the evening, families will have the opportunity to:

Visit your child’s classroom and meet their teacher
Learn more about classroom routines, expectations, and communication
Ask general questions about the school year
Bring in any remaining school supplies
Pick up supplies that may be needed—we will have additional school supplies available for families
Complete a virtual consent form, which will be provided by your child’s teacher
Receive a QR code for quick access to our Big Rock Student Handbook
Third-grade families only: Receive information and instructions for setting up your Skyward Family Access account
This evening is intended to be a welcoming and informal opportunity to strengthen the connection between home and school. With the first few days of school underway, we hope it also gives your child a chance to proudly show you their classroom and share a little about their start to the year!

We are looking forward to seeing our Big Rock families tomorrow evening and continuing a great start to the 2026–27 school year.

Together, we make Big Rock the best place to learn and grow!

Mr. Ralbusky

08/20/2026

Thank You to The Andersons of Oakley for the Donation of School Supplies! The Big Rock Staff and Students are very grateful for your generosity! 🧡🖤

08/19/2026

We’re excited to welcome our kindergarten students and families to tomorrow’s Meet the Teacher event! Please join us on the sidewalk in front of Big Rock for a special outdoor gathering.

Event Details:

Who: Kindergarten students and their families only
Where: Sidewalk in front of Big Rock
When: Tomorrow! August 20th, 4:00 - 6:00pm
Highlights:

Meet your teachers in person
Pick up school supplies generously donated by The Anderson Grain Elevator of Oakley and Stuff the Bus
Receive your very first Big Rock T-Shirt and Jitter Glitter
If you have completed forms, you are welcome to bring them.
If your child has classroom supplies that will be hard to carry for their first day they are welcome to bring them and leave them with their teacher.

Important: Due to ongoing construction, we cannot enter the building at this time. All activities will take place outside.

We can’t wait to see our newest students and families as we kick off a wonderful school year together!

08/17/2026

Hello! My name is Julia Dittenber and I am excited to begin my new role as the Resource Room teacher at Big Rock Elementary. This is my fourth year teaching and before teaching I was a Registered Behavior Technician in ABA centers for 4 years. I enjoy spending time with friends and family, crafting, and relaxing at our cabin in Houghton Lake. I am excited to join the Indian Tribe again, this time as a staff member instead of a student.

08/16/2026

Big Rock would like everyone to meet our new Secretary Ms. Sam!

Hello all, my name is Samantha Worstenholm and I'm happy to be a new member of the Big Rock Elementary School Office Staff.

My husband and I moved here a little over ten years ago and fell in love with the Chesaning Community, LET'S GO INDIANS🧡🖤🧡🖤! I have been a dedicated stay at home mother for 13 years, to three wonderful kiddos. I stepped into Big Rock a few years ago when my youngest child started Kindergarten and I absolutely loved it. I've worked as a lunch and recess monitor and a one-on-one paraprofessional right in our elementary school, getting to know our staff and students. I'm excited to take on this new role supporting our staff and students, as well as helping parents/guardians as a reliable resource.

In my free time I enjoy coaching my children's sport teams and spending time with family. A few other things I enjoy are baking, planting flowers, and playing card games.

I'm looking forward to this new adventure, being the new face in the office that helps, organizes, and problem solves the day to day.

08/14/2026

We would love to introduce you to Big Rock's own Hannah Koch! She will be joining our first grade team 🧡🖤

Hello, everyone! My name is Hannah Koch, and I am so excited to be joining Big Rock Elementary School as a 1st Grade teacher this year!

This spring, I graduated from the University of Michigan–Dearborn with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, with concentrations in Pre-K–3rd Grade and 3rd–6th Grade. During college, I also had the opportunity to play softball on scholarship.

When I’m not at school, you’ll usually find me spending time with family and friends, listening to music, watching Detroit sports, coaching and giving softball lessons, or getting lost in a good book. I am also a huge Michigan fan. Go Blue!

I can’t wait to begin my teaching career, get to know my students and their families, and become a part of the Chesaning community!

08/14/2026

School starts August 25th, we are looking forward to seeing you soon!

08/11/2026

Dear Parents,
If you are struggling with linking to your child's School Status Connect class through the QR Code, please follow the directions below.
1. Download App
2. Create Account
3. Scan QR
4. Enjoy the FUN!

*If the above steps are not working please use the link below the QR Code to log in.

Thank you!

08/10/2026

Learn more: https://www.chesaningschools.net/page/employment

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