Week of October 12th - 16th

 WEEKLY NEWS

Hello Trailblazer Families. 

I'm truly amazed at how our teachers are engaging students while teaching through this virtual platform in distance learning. Although we're meeting through zoom, the connections students and teachers are building is heart warming. Whether you've chosen Champions Academy or In-person Instruction for your child, we know that our students are going to continue to grow these connections and build new connections throughout this year. 

We're thankful for our PTC that has created this fun Jack O Lantern Contest. I look forward to seeing all of the Jack-o-Lanterns!  

This update was shared from the District via email today.  Update regarding reopening

School Device Insurance Coverage

As of today 1,015 families have purchased insurance independently for school-issued Chromebooks. The option for families to purchase mobile device coverage on their District issued device has been EXTENDED to October 23, 2020. Please click the link below for additional information:

https://www.rcsdk8.org/school-device-insurance-coverage

Students learning about landforms in 2nd Grade

Read Aloud - Mrs. Conway - Click HERE for a weekly read aloud from Mrs. Conway

Mrs. Wing our school Librarian has created a Diamond Creek Virtual Library. Click HERE to access the library. Please share this with your child and enjoy some time listening to a book. 

Linked below are the 7 Habits we discuss at Diamond Creek. Over the school year, we will spend time each month reviewing one of the 7 Habits along with the essentials that align with each Habit.   

Feel free to print and use these posters at home as well.

Habit #1

Habit #2

Habit #3

Habit #4

Habit #5

Habit #6

Habit #7     

GREEN & GOLD DAYS!!

We will continue to show our Diamond Creek school spirit through our spirit days on Fridays!! We encourage our students to wear green and gold or their Diamond Creek spirit wear on Fridays!  We will once again have spirit wear class winners and be passing along the "virtual boot". 

Upcoming Dates:

10/15 - Village Rally  

10/28 - Material Pick up 

10/30 - Report Cards 

RCSD Learning Site

Please refer to the site HERE for links and how to videos which will be helpful throughout distance learning. 

Request for Support

We hope you all are well. We miss seeing your children every day in a traditional in-person setting and know this is a challenging time for families. We are here to support you and your family as we work through this unprecedented time and start the year off with a distance-learning format.

 

If you would like to connect with one of the school-based mental health professionals in the district or need additional support during distance learning, please visit our website and use our Request for Support form. After we receive your request, someone will contact you within 24 business hours during the traditional school workweek of Monday-Friday.

 

Request for Support ENGLISH

Request for Support SPANISH

 

Remember: This form is for NON-EMERGENCIES only!

2020-21 Village Rally & Meeting Schedule HERE

PTC Information

Parents, join the conversation with other parents in your child’s grade!  We have grade-level Facebook groups for parents and primary caregivers to connect and share information. These are private groups that are moderated by other parents, and for security you’ll need to answer three simple questions. Search on Facebook for the right group for you below:

DCE 5th Graders (2020-2021)
DCE 4th Graders (2020-2021)
DCE 3rd Graders (2020-2021 School Year)
DCE 2nd Graders (2020-2021)
DCE 1st Graders (2020-2021)
Diamond Creek Kindergarten Class 2020/2021
DCE TK (2020-2021)

Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to see daily happenings at Diamond Creek! @rcsdDC