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Halloween Fun Tomorrow!

Tomorrow is Halloween, and we have some spooktacular activities planned for our students:

Halloween Parade

Our Halloween parade will begin at 8:30am, and parents and other guests are welcome to watch from seating in the gymnasium.  Please note that the parade will not reach the gym until after all students have joined the parade line, so there will be a short wait before the parade arrives.  To support our Special Class students who have sensory sensitivities, these students will enter the gymnasium first. We invite everyone to help create a sensory-friendly environment by keeping the volume low and offering quiet cheers as they enter. Thank you for helping make this a positive experience for all of our students.

Costume Reminders

Students should come to school already dressed in their Halloween costumes. Costumes worn at school must adhere to the following rules:

• No costumes that are gory, excessively form fitting, or revealing.

• No weapons (real or fake).

• Masks should not be too scary.

• Face painting, wigs, colored hair, and hats are okay!

Class Parties

Class parties will begin at 1:00pm.  Many thanks to our PTA room parents and volunteers who make these parties possible!  All volunteers must have a cleared background check (for more details on the background check requirement, refer to the "Information & Updates" section below).

Link: Halloween Fun Flyer

Daylight Savings Time Ends This Sunday

A reminder that Daylight Savings Time ends this Sunday. Be sure to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night so you are on time for Sunday activities. Enjoy the extra hour of sleep!

November Lunch Menu

Our Lunchroom Manager has created a wonderful one-page calendar highlighting all the lunch options for November. You can view and access it by clicking here.

Background Check Requirement for All Classroom Volunteers

We love having parents support our classrooms through class parties, tutoring, reading with students, and other educational activities. Due to recent legislative changes, all school volunteers must complete a background check through the Alpine School District. It is not sufficient for un-cleared volunteers to be present alongside those who are cleared.

The background check process is free, though it can take up to two weeks to clear from the date your fingerprinting is completed. For detailed instructions on obtaining your volunteer clearance, please visit the Alpine School District volunteer webpage: https://www.alpineschools.org/page/volunteer

Thank you for helping us keep our students safe while contributing to their learning experiences!

School Play – "The Lion King"

We are excited to announce this year’s school play, The Lion King!  This opportunity is open to 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students.  Interested students can participate in upcoming workshops and auditions:

• School Musical Workshops: November 4–5, 2:15–4:00 PM

• Auditions: November 11–13, 2:30–6:00 PM (15-minute time slots).  Sign up for an audition time here: Lion King Audition Sign-Up

• Callbacks: November 17–18. Parents will be emailed on Friday, November 14 if their student is invited for a callback.

• Cast List: November 25. The cast list will be emailed after school.

Students can start practicing now by listening to the Lion King soundtrack here: YouTube Playlist.

We appreciate our PTA volunteers who make this experience possible and invite our students to explore their talents and be part of this exciting production!

Link: "The Lion King Jr." play auditions poster

Supporting Social and Emotional Skills at Home Through the Counseling Corner Newsletter 

Our school counselor, Mrs. Finch, provides a monthly newsletter for families called Counseling Corner. Each edition shares the lessons and skills she has taught in classrooms to support students’ social and emotional well-being, giving families the opportunity to follow-up to and reinforce these skills at home.

The October edition is now available at the link below, and future newsletters will be shared monthly as an available resource for families to stay informed.

Link: Counseling Corner (October Edition)

Teacher of the Month: Community Recognition Opportunity

Rogers & Russell, a local Pleasant Grove law firm, sponsors a Teacher of the Month program to honor and recognize outstanding educators in Pleasant Grove and Lindon schools.  Teachers can be nominated by students, parents, staff, PTA members, or other community members.  Each month, a selected teacher will receive a $250 deposit to their classroom foundation account.

Families who would like to nominate a teacher can complete the Google Form linked below. This is a great way to celebrate the dedication and impact of local educators in our community, especially those right here at Rocky Mountain!

Link: Teacher of the Month Nomination Form

Oak Canyon Presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.

Families are invited to enjoy Oak Canyon Junior High’s production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. Performances run November 19–22, with all shows beginning at 7 p.m.  Many former Rocky Mountain students are part of the cast and crew, and they’ve been working especially hard to make this a wonderful production.  Tickets are $7 and can be purchased online or at the door. For a QR code to access the online ticket portal, please see the flyer linked below:

Flyer: Oak Canyon Presents Disney's "The Little Mermaid" Jr..pdf