🚨 Sound the alarm for a fun day of learning! 🚨

Our Kindergarten and 2nd grade students had some very special guests today! The awesome team from the Denver Fire Department visited to teach our students all about fire safety. From learning how to get out of your home safely to touring a real fire truck, our students had a blast learning how to stay safe. 🚒🔥

A huge thank you to our local heroes for taking the time to educate and inspire our next generation! ❤️

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A group of children sit on the sidewalk, watching a firefighter near a fire truck. Behind, a building with glass windows and green trim.
Firefighters in uniform pose with a group of children, all in front of a red fire truck.
A group of children, one in a blue shirt, stand in front of a large, colorful inflatable play area.
Children and an adult stand in a line around an inflatable smoke alarm structure. Some are looking at the design.
🎉 Incredible energy at today’s North Lincoln High School Homecoming Parade!
Big thanks to the amazing NLHS students and staff for bringing the spirit and loud cheers to RSE. 💙

Go Knights!
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A group of colorguard members in matching uniforms, walking in a parade. The ground is paved with yellow markings.
Group of young drummers marching in a line, carrying drums. People and trees in background.
Group of cheerleaders in blue uniforms and black pompoms walking in a school parking lot.
Two people in a pickup truck, one wearing a football jersey, riding in a parade.
Cars in a parade with people in convertibles, one with a banner, surrounded by a crowd.
A white pickup truck with two people in the bed. Behind it, a crowd watches.
Two people sit in the back of a pickup truck. A large crowd of people stand in the background.
A green convertible with a sign reading "40 Khalil Ford" and people, including a man, sit in it.
Two women in white dresses wave from a white truck bed. Blue banners are displayed. A building and crowd are behind them.
Convertible car with people seated, one wearing yellow, at parade with onlookers.
Today is National Custodial Worker Recognition Day, and we want to give a massive shoutout to the absolute best team around: Lisa, Deb, and Brandon ! 🧹✨

Every single day, before many of us even arrive and long after we leave, they are working hard behind the scenes to keep Rock Springs Elementary School safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone. From fixing quick messes to making our spaces shine, their hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.

Next time you see Lisa, Deb, and Brandon in the hallway, be sure to give them a high-five and a huge THANK YOU for everything they do! 👏💙
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Three people smile in front of a backdrop showing trees, a lake, and birds in the sky.
October is National Principals Month, and we’re celebrating the heart and soul of our school -- Mr. Palmer! 🍎✨

From welcoming our students every morning with a smile to working behind the scenes to keep our school thriving, Principal Palmer makes Rock Springs a better place every single day.
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A recognition graphic features Principal Palmer with "Employee of the Month" text. Colorful confetti surrounds the photo.
Huge thanks to our amazing Assistant Principal, Sara Rowe, for years of incredible leadership, heart, and dedication!

While we'll miss her terribly, we wish her the absolute best as she takes on her new role as principal at her new school. Thank you for everything!
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Woman smiling, standing in front of a wall with "Rock Springs" text. Wearing a blue vest over a white shirt.
When students arrive late or miss school, they aren't just missing minutes—they're missing direct instruction, classroom discussions, practice, routines, and opportunities to build on what they learned the day before.

Our own data showed just how quickly those minutes can add up. During one week alone, 42 tardies resulted in approximately 1,050 minutes of lost instructional time. That's learning time our students can't get back!

We also saw an important trend at our school: students with stronger attendance also demonstrated stronger academic outcomes. When students were present from bell to bell, they had greater access to the instruction and learning opportunities they needed to be successful.

Attendance isn't just about being marked “present.” Attendance is an academic issue.

Thank you to our Sailor families for helping us make such incredible progress last year. A 25.8% decrease in absences and a 19.2% decrease in tardies happened because our families, students, teachers, and staff worked together.

As Attendance Awareness Month comes to an end, our commitment doesn't:

⚓ Be here. Be on time. Be ready to learn.
Because every day, every class, and every minute matters.

Starting in October, we will kick off our school-wide attendance improvement plan to have 95% of our students IN CLASS from the first bell to the last bell! Grade levels will earn points for meeting our goal of 95% attendance for the entire week. The first grade level to reach 100 points will earn an ice cream party!!

#AttendanceAwarenessMonth #EveryDayCounts #EveryMinuteMatters #AttendanceMatters
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A bar graph showing attendance improvement from 2024-25 to 2025-26. The blue and green bars show attendance and tardies.
Happy Retirement to our incredible Financial Secretary, Carla Gillespie!

For years, Carla has been the heartbeat behind the scenes at Rock Springs -- keeping out budgets balanced, supporting our staff, and welcoming everyone into the front office with warmth and a smiling face.

While we will miss Carla's amazing dedication and kindness around the halls, we couldn't be happier as she steps into this well-deserved new chapter.

Thank you for everything you've done for our students, staff, and school community. Wishing you a retirement full of relaxation, joy, and endless adventures!
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A woman smiling with curly hair and a denim jacket, surrounded by flowers, with the words "Happy Retirement Carla Gillespie"
Did you know? When looking at chronic absenteeism, all missed school days count—excused and unexcused.

Sometimes absences are unavoidable, but every day in school provides valuable instructional time that can't be fully replaced. When students are healthy and able to attend, we want them here!

#BeHereLCS #BeHereRockSprings
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Two kids using laptops in a classroom. One is a boy in a blue shirt, and the other is a girl in a tie-dye shirt.
Students with headphones in a classroom setting using laptops at desks. A banner reads "Come Up Creative Solutions".
Every student brings something unique to our schools—their talents, ideas, personality and potential. And every student deserves the opportunity to discover just how far those strengths can take them.

It starts with being here: one day, one lesson, and one opportunity at a time.

#BeHereLCS #BeHereRockSprings
10 days ago, RSEWebmaster
Two girls, one wearing a black t-shirt, smile in a classroom. Desks, chairs, and students are in the background.
Math is always sweeter when snacks are involved!

Mrs. Lamont's class used crackers, pretzels, and candies as hands-on manipulatives to build and represent place value numbers.

The best part? Getting to eat their math problems when they were done!
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Children seated at desks in a classroom, using educational materials like pencils and blocks. One child has a snack, and the desks are equipped with colorful papers.
Two children seated at a desk, one girl is reading a paper with numbers, and both have small objects on the table.
A girl at a desk in a classroom uses blocks to help her with math. Behind her, another student works at a separate desk.

Wishing our Instructional Assistants a Spa-tacular day!

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Many colorful boxes, tied with ribbons, stacked on a bench in front of a window.

Don't forget Pajama Day on Friday, September 25! Wear your pajamas and bring $1 to help our 5th grade students go to Biltmore House!

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A colorful poster with the text "Don't Forget... PAJAMA DAY!" and "BRING $1" in bold. A pajama set is displayed with a unicorn.
Every school day matters. Missing 10% of the school year—about 18 days—can make it harder for students to keep up with learning, build relationships, and stay connected to school.

A day here and there can add up. When students can be at school, let's help them #BeHereLCS.

#BeHereLCS #BeHereRockSprings
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Yellow poster with a checkmark, icons, and text promoting attendance. Icons include a book, graduation cap, smiley face, target, and speech bubble.
Our classes have been setting "Wildly Important Goals" this year. For Ms. Locke's 1st Grade class, one of their WIGs is to read a book aloud to the teacher. Norah and Liam went above and beyond by writing their own books to read aloud to the class. Way to go 1st graders!
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Several children sit on a rug with smiley faces while a girl reads in a rocking chair.
Children seated around a teacher on a rocking chair in a classroom with a word wall.
Children sitting on the floor and a girl in a rocking chair. A blue board is mounted on a stand.
A classroom with children seated around, one girl reads a book in a chair. A blue educational board stands nearby.
A group of young children sit on a rug while a boy reads aloud from a book.
Children seated in chairs with one boy reading from a book. A monitor behind displays a pink screen.
A group of children sit on a carpet, one reading a book while others listen. Shelves with books and classroom items are in the background.
A classroom with students seated on a rug. One boy reads aloud from a book.
Smile! Make-Up Picture Day is Coming.

Missed picture day? No worries! Make-Up Picture Day is Monday, October 5th. Be sure to come ready to smile, shine, and say cheese!

Important: Your picture is needed for the yearbook.

We can't wait to capture your special smile!
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Advertisement for Make-Up Picture Day with camera and date "Monday, October 5th." Bright orange background with sun rays.
Poster with orange and white colors. It reads, "Make-Up Picture Day is Monday, October 5th!" Below, it says, "Be sure to come ready to smile, shine, and say cheese!"

Due to popular demand, the 5th Grade Ring Pop fundraiser is back!

Ring in the week with a Ring Pop!

5th Grade will be doing one more Ring Pop Fundraiser Day on Monday, September 21. Bring in your $1 to purchase a Ring Pop and support our 5th graders going to the Biltmore Estate.

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A colorful poster announces "Ring in the week with a RING POP!" The poster includes red and blue ring pops.
Advertisement with "Ring Pop!" in large pink letters. Event is 5th grade Ring Pop Fundraiser Day on Monday, September 21.
A huge thank you to our incredible arts educators for inspiring curiosity and bringing creativity into our classrooms every single day!

#ArtsInEducationWeek
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Classroom with a teacher showing a presentation on a monitor. Students sit at a table and on chairs.
A classroom with children seated at tables, some standing. A woman in a brown shirt stands near a table.
Classroom with students at tables, engaging in art projects. Teacher assists a child in front, surrounded by colorful supplies on shelves.
A classroom where children in different colored shirts gather around a piano with music sheets.
A woman directs a seated group of children holding books and papers, with a clock and blue curtains in the background.
Two days may not seem like much—but two missed days each month can add up to 18 or more days in a school year, which is considered chronic absenteeism.

Every school day is an opportunity. Let's work together to help our students be here for it. Every piece matters in a masterpiece!

#BeHereLCS #BeHereRockSprings
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A yellow poster features a puzzle with diverse faces and figures. It reads, "We are all unique. But, together." Below, it states, "We are a Masterpiece!"
Behind every confident performer and inspired young artist is a teacher who believed in them first.

Happy #ArtsInEducationWeek to our incredible Art and Music teachers, Mrs. Hege and Dr. Rozukalns! Thank you for making our halls brighter, our minds bigger, and teaching us that every mistake is just a new creation waiting to happen. We appreciate all you do to keep creativity alive in our school!
20 days ago, RSEWebmaster
A vibrant poster for Arts in Education Week, spanning from September 14-18, featuring colorful splashes and music notes.
Star, paintbrush, paint palette, paint bottle, and a smiling woman named Mrs. Hege on a multicolored background.
An image of a woman and musical instruments. A star-shaped text says "DR. ROZUKALNS MUSIC".
Our Coaches and Beginning Teachers are loaded up with their RSE backpacks and ready to start training!
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Six people in a hallway with backpacks, wearing summer clothes, and posing for a picture.