The Penny War has officially ended and the results are in. Thank you to everyone who participated in the Penny War. Rock Springs collected $11,000! Great job, Rock Springs! All of this money will be donated to the American Cancer Society through the Rock Springs Relay for Life Team.
The following classrooms earned the most points and will have a treat delivered to their class next week. In Kindergarten, Mrs. Carpenter's class. In 1st grade, Ms. Clements' class. In 2nd grade, Mrs. White's class. In 3rd grade, Mrs. Yacos' class. In 4th grade, Mrs. Curry's class. In 5th grade, Mrs. Earnhardt's class.
A special THANK YOU and GREAT JOB to all the AIG students who worked hard on this important community service project! Together we can make a difference!
Thursday's Penny War Update:
After today’s generous donations we have reached over $4,500 for Relay for Life!
After tallying the points, Mrs. Carpenter’s class took the lead for Kindergarten with 7,956 points! In first grade, Mrs. Peeler’s class has taken the lead with 6,611 points! In second grade, Mrs. White’s class remains in the lead with 9,870 points! In third grade Mrs. Yacos' class remains in the lead with 8,761 points! Our fourth grade class who has taken the lead is Ms. McClain’s class with -1,133 points! In fifth grade, Mrs. Hanna’s class has taken the lead with 5,576 points!
We are having the Penny War all week so bring your money to help your class and help wipe out cancer!
Wednesday's Penny War Update:
After today’s generous donations, we have reached over $3,200 for Relay for Life!
Mrs. Buckley’s class remains in the lead for Kindergarten with 10,430 points! Mrs. Kraushaar’s class has reclaimed the lead in first grade with 5,577 points! Mrs. White’s class is wiping out the second-grade competition with 5,592 points! In third grade, Mrs. Yacos' class refuses to let go of the lead with 4,132 points! Our fourth grade class that has taken the lead is Mrs. Welch’s class with -1,465 points! In fifth grade, Mrs. Beck’s class has a very slim lead with 1,403 points!
Two more days of WAR against cancer! We are counting on you!
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! 🎉
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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
