Rockrimmon Elementary School

CLOSURE: Due to the anticipated impacts of an overnight winter storm system, including sustained freezing temperatures, D20 will be fully closed tomorrow, Wednesday, May 6. Visit asd20.org/weather for more.

Taking action is at the heart of the IB Primary Years Programme, and our students continue to show what that truly means in inspiring ways. A fourth grade student recently took the initiative to organize a school-wide food drive, even partnering with our Jr. United Nations Club to help bring her vision to life.
Thanks to the collaboration and leadership of these Rockrimmon Mountain Lions, our community collected an incredible 275 pounds of food for Care and Share! We are so proud of our students for seeing a need, taking action, and making a meaningful difference. This is what student agency looks like in action.

World Tour Day!
For over twenty years, World Tour Day has brought together 150 incredible volunteers and our amazing PTO to transform every classroom into a different country for the day. As part of our International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme, students engage in rich cultural experiences while practicing the ten IB Learner Profile Attributes:
Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-minded, Caring, Risk-takers, Balanced, and Reflective.

Happy World Book Day!
Today we celebrate the joy of reading and the power of a good book. Whether it’s a favorite story, a new adventure, or a book shared with a friend, reading helps us learn, imagine, and grow.

Our students spent time exploring books, sharing stories, and building a love of reading that we hope lasts a lifetime.

Take some time today to read together at home—every page is a new adventure.
Pictures are throw back from dress like a story book character day and our Read Across America celebration.

Spring is here and the school grounds need some TLC!

You may have noticed our school is a CityServe site. This spring we are once again partnering with city volunteers to give our school some love.

When: Saturday, May 2nd from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Where to park: In the Rockrimmon school parking lot (we will meet at the flag pole)
What to expect at this project: Assisting with light yardwork or garden maintenance in the school gardens and grounds, such as spreading mulch, weeding, prepping garden beds, etc.
What to wear: Comfortable clothing for yardwork (and the weather), closed toe shoes

RSVP: Please let us know if you are coming by replaying to this post!
All ages are welcome, but minors must be accompanied by an adult.

The link at COSILoveYou may not indicate that there is remaining space for this event, but we have space for any and all Rockrimmon families who would like to come participate in a morning of volunteering. Just let us know in the comments!

Taking Action to make our world a better place is a main pillar of the IB PYP program, and we would love to partner with you and your family on this great action opportunity.

As an added bonus, on May 2, participating volunteers will have access to discounts around the city offered through COSILoveYou. Visit the COSILoveYou website below for participating businesses.

*Discounts are only available on May 2. Your “I Served Today” sticker or COSILoveYou tshirt will be your ticket to discounts.

Happy Earth Day!

Each year, we celebrate by taking action to care for our planet. Our students spent time cleaning up the creek behind the school, picking up trash in the field, and learning simple, meaningful ways to take care of the Earth every day.

We are proud of their hard work and commitment to keeping our community clean and healthy.

If your student enjoys outdoors, be sure to join our Garden Club next school year. It’s a great way to stay involved and help our school garden grow.

WOW—what a night!

Our Josh & John’s fundraiser was such a fun event. The turnout was amazing, and it was wonderful to see our Rockrimmon community come together to enjoy time with friends and family—and some delicious ice cream.

Our Rockrimmon flavor, was a big hit and enjoyed by all who tried it.

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us. We truly appreciate you for making this event such a sweet success.

🎨 What an incredible night at our Rockrimmon Elementary Arts Festival! 🎶

Back in March, our school came alive with creativity, music, and joy as students showcased their amazing talents. From beautiful choir performances and drumming to engaging art stations, dance, and a glowing gallery walk, there was truly something for everyone to enjoy!

Students had a blast getting creative—making colorful masks and painting their own unique keychains to take home as keepsakes from the night.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a success—our staff, performers, and supportive families. We’re already looking forward to next year!

This week, Rockrimmon celebrated Autism Awareness Month with a week of fun dress-up days designed to help us learn how to understand and be good friends to people with autism. Each day highlighted something important about how people think, feel, and experience the world in different ways.

Light It Up Blue (Wear blue):
Blue is a color often used to raise awareness about autism.

Magical Mind (Wear a Hat):
Everyone’s brain works in unique and amazing ways.

Rainbow Day (Wear all the colors of the spectrum):
Autism is called a spectrum, which means every person with autism is different.

Favorite Things Day (Wear your favorite…):
Many people with autism have special interests or favorite topics they love to learn about and talk about.

Sensory-Friendly Friday (Wear comfortable clothes):
Some people with autism are sensitive to sounds, lights, or certain fabrics.