Tuesday's Penny War Update: After today’s generous donations we have reached over $2800 for Relay for Life! After tallying the points, the class that has taken the lead for Kindergarten is Mrs. Buckley’s class with 10,368 points! In first grade, Ms. Clements' class has taken the lead with 4,224 points! In second grade, Mrs. Sweeney’s class has taken the lead with 6,303 points! In third grade, Mrs. Yacos' class has taken the lead with 2,484 points! Our fourth grade class who has taken the lead is Ms. Rookstool’s class with 1,784 points! In fifth grade, Mrs. Marske’s class remains in the lead with 374 points! We are having the Penny War all week so bring your money to help your class and help wipe out cancer!

We will celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on Friday, 3/21 by wearing crazy or mismatched socks to school. Help us show our support for individuals with Down Syndrome!

Attention Rock Springs Families -- it is time for a Penny War update. After today’s generous donations we have reached over $600 for Relay for Life! After tallying the points, the class that is in the lead for Kindergarten is Mrs. Carpenter’s class with 3,168 points! In first grade the leading class is Mrs. Kraushaar’s class with 2,556 points! In second grade, Mrs. Davis’ class is in the lead with 2,876 points! In third grade, Mrs. Bolin’s class is in the lead with 2,813 points! Our fourth grade class who is in the lead is Ms. McClain’s class with 3,629 points! In fifth grade, Mrs. Marske’s class is in the lead with 374 points! We are having the Penny War all week so bring your money to help your class and help wipe out cancer!

PTO is having a giveback night at Chickfila this Wednesday. You can order all day using the app to have a percentage of what you spend on chicken given back to the school. Do you know how Rocky got his muscles? From eating Chicken! He will be hanging out at Chickfila from 6:00-7:30 Wednesday to eat chicken with you!!

Rising NLMS Panther Cheerleaders, find informatiom on upcoming tryouts here!

Spring book Fair volunteers are needed! Follow this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F45A9AE2FA7FA7-55634027-2025#/

Are you ready to put your coding skills to the test? 💻✨ Lincoln County is hosting a Coding Competition with CASH PRIZES coming soon! 🎉 ✅ Open to ALL grade levels ✅ FREE to participate ✅ No experience? No problem! We’ll teach you everything you need to know using Code.org! Don’t miss out—fill out the interest form now to start your coding journey! 🔗👇 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqFKhERWypIizKbJLVibdgGqaBRA0oroBVnXx6Te-d0zKuog/viewform

We are celebrating Read Across America Spirit Week next week!

We love our custodians!

If your child will be 5 on or before August 31, 2025, please join us for a fun, informative visit designed to introduce both children and parents to Kindergarten on February 17, 2025 at Rock Springs Elementary. Kindergarten registration for Lincoln County Schools opens February 11.

Mrs. Hege is collecting gallon jugs for an art project. If you are able to contribute, please send empty, rinsed out gallon jugs to the main office.

Rock Springs will operate on a 2 hour delay Tuesday, January 14.

Congratulations to our spelling bee winners - Adeline, our first place winner, and Annalise, our runner-up. It took 28 rounds to determine our winner. We have some amazing spellers at Rock Springs!

Santa Shop is coming soon and we need your help! Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E44A5A92FA0FF2-53335083-santa#/

We hope to see you at Bedtime Stories on Thursday, November 14 from 4:00-6:00 pm!

Mrs. Hege would love some more donations!

Note from Nurse Jennifer: Parents, we are approaching the season for sickness and I wanted to send a few recommendations that you can do to help us keep Rock Springs students and staff healthy. If your child has a temperature of 100.5 degrees or higher please keep them home. The student should remain at home and should be fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications. If your child has been vomiting and/or had diarrhea please keep them home until it has been 24 hours from the last time the child vomited or had diarrhea. If your child has been diagnosed with a strep infection. The child should be on antibiotics for 24 hours and fever free before returning to school. If your child has a persistent cough, chest congestion, or discolored nasal drainage please keep them home until their symptoms improve. If your child has red swollen eyes that are itching, draining pus, or have yellow crusting please keep them home. If your child has a skin rash that cannot be identified please keep them home. Talk to your kids about keeping their hands away from their face and good handwashing. Handwashing is the #1 way to prevent the spread of infection and it is such an easy thing to do! If you have any questions or concerns about any of the recommendations please reach out to me via email: jpbeam@lincoln.k12.nc.us or by calling the school. Jennifer Beam, RN Lincoln County School Nurse

Volunteers are needed at the upcoming Fall Scholastic Book Fair. Follow the link below to sign up. Thank you for your help! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F45A9AE2FA7FA7-52741884-rses#/

We will celebrate our annual Read-In Day on Friday, November 1. Wear your most comfortable clothes and be ready to read!

Fun Run 2024 has officially begun! We kicked off the annual PTO fundraiser with a pep assembly today! Congrats to 1st and 3rd grade for being our Spirit Rock winners! Donations are now being accepted online, all you need to do is setup your account online. Instructions are on the flyer that came home in your child's folder. This site makes it easy to get donations, send thank you cards and even get tax receipts. If you have questions email us at rsesfunrun@gmail.com. Visit https://rsespto.com/fun-run/ for more information