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Week 15 Newsletter
November 17-21, 2025
WEEK 16
WEEK 16
November 25
November 25
School Play cast list will be sent out via email after school
November 26-28
November 26-28
Thanksgiving Break - No School
WEEK 17
WEEK 17
December 1
December 1
Rocky Mountain PTA Reflections Awards Ceremony - 8:15am
December 2-5
December 2-5
6th Grade bake sale - The earnings from this bake sale will be used to purchase items that will be used in service projects that students will take part in on Friday, December 19.
WEEK 18
WEEK 18
December 10
December 10
K-3 Acadience testing for reading
5th Grade Field Trip - The Ruth in Pleasant Grove
December 11
December 11
Pleasant Grove Council PTA Reflections Awards Night - 6:30pm (Location TBD)
WEEK 19
WEEK 19
December 18
December 18
Christmas Sing showcase at 8:30am in the school gymnasium; parents and other guests are invited!
Class Christmas Parties - 1:00-2:00pm
December 19
December 19
Minimal Day - School schedule is 8:00-11:30am (lunch will be served)
Christmas Services projects will take place on this day.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break
This next week is a short school week, with classes being held only on Monday and Tuesday. Thanksgiving Break is November 26-28.
FROM THE DESK OF PRINCIPAL EAGAR
FROM THE DESK OF PRINCIPAL EAGAR
Helping Our Children Manage Anger and Frustration
Helping Our Children Manage Anger and Frustration
Over the past three months I have noticed an uptick in more significant student behaviors, such as hitting, kicking, and fighting. Many of these situations begin when a student feels frustrated either by the words or actions of another person. Anger is a natural emotion that everyone feels and there is nothing wrong with feeling it. The challenge comes when we stay in anger for too long because it can lead to choices that cause harm to ourselves, to others, or to the environment around us. At Rocky Mountain, we are working to help students notice early signs of anger, manage their emotions in healthy ways, and return to calm quickly. I invite you to partner with us in this effort.
To support that goal, I am passing along a resource on anger and stress management that you may find useful in family conversations. It has a wealth of content and resources that can spur family talk around the dinner table, during a car ride, or in a more intentional setting such as a family discussion or council. This lesson is designed for children ages 7-17, but much of the content can be easily modified or adapted to a younger audience.
This handout comes from the Strengthening Families Program, a research-based program that focuses on building strong relationships, improving communication, setting clear expectations, and developing healthy family skills. You can access the document by clicking the link below.
Teaching the Difference Between Self-Defense and Retaliation
Teaching the Difference Between Self-Defense and Retaliation
Sometimes students feel they are acting in self-defense when in reality they are retaliating or trying to get back at someone for something that happened. The saying “two wrongs don’t make a right” is true; retaliation is never appropriate. Most mutual conflicts we see at school are a result of retaliation rather than self-defense.
We encourage families to discuss the difference at home, perhaps around the dinner table. As a guide to such a discussion, here are some key definitions I've used to explain the differences with students:
Self-defense is protecting yourself from harm. For example, if someone tries to push you, and you block or step away to stay safe, that’s self-defense. The goal is to stop harm, not to hurt the other person. When necessary as a protective measure, self-defense is okay.
Retaliation is hurting someone because you are angry or want revenge. For example, if someone pushes you and you push back just to get even, that’s retaliation. Retaliation is never okay.
In a nutshell, the difference is this: self-defense is about staying safe, retaliation is about getting even.
We encourage students to focus on safe problem solving behaviors by following the Stop, Walk, and Talk pattern: (1) kindly tell the student to stop their unkind behavior, (2) walk away, and (3) tell a trusted adult (such as a recess aide or teacher). When conflict arises, we should use calm words instead of physical actions to resolve it.
FROM OUR PTA
FROM OUR PTA
It's never too late to join the PTA!
It's never too late to join the PTA!
For a very modest contribution--the cost of just a couple of dirty sodas--you can support our Rocky Mountain PTA by becoming a member. Don't worry; becoming a member doesn't mean that you're all of a sudden locked into a bunch of volunteer commitments. While we certainly love our parent and community volunteers, your membership will help support our PTA be an active part of the Pleasant Grove PTA Council, a network of engaged parents and local PTAs all working together to support local students and schools in our community. If you haven’t already, please consider joining the Rocky Mountain PTA. You can do so by clicking here.
Lend a Hand at the Cougar Store
Lend a Hand at the Cougar Store
The Rocky Mountain 6th grade Student Council could use your help in running Rocky's, our school store. Volunteers work alongside student council members as students redeem tickets for prizes. It's a fun way to see student leadership in action!
If you’re able to give a little time that day, we would greatly appreciate it. Time slots are over the lunch hour. More volunteer opportunities will be added throughout the year.
Sign-Up: Cougar Store Volunteer Form
FROM OUR COMMUNITY
FROM OUR COMMUNITY
Teacher of the Month: Community Recognition Opportunity
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!
UVU PREP - Free Summer STEM Program for Current 6th Grade Students
UVU PREP - Free Summer STEM Program for Current 6th Grade Students
Utah Valley University offers UVU PREP, a free six-week summer STEM program for current 6th-grade students who excel in math and attend public school in the Alpine, Nebo, or Provo School District. Students will strengthen their skills in science, technology, engineering, and math while exploring exciting, hands-on learning experiences. Once a student is accepted, UVU PREP is a three-year commitment.
Program Dates: June 1 – July 9, 2026
Application Deadline: January 31, 2026
Requirements: Math teacher recommendation, 90%+ in math, current report card, and a short 100–150 word personal essay.
Learn more at www.uvu.edu/partnership/prep or call 801-863-6356.
FROM THE ALPINE SCHOOL DISTRICT
FROM THE ALPINE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Screen Time Resource
Screen Time Resource
The district has created a new resource to help families find a healthy balance between the virtual and physical world. The document---Screen Time: Finding Digital Balance---offers practical tips for mindful technology use and suggestions for family discussions about digital habits. You can view the guide by clicking the link below.
FROM THE FUTURE "TIMPANOGOS" SCHOOL DISTRICT
Note: "Timpanogos" is the current district placeholder name. The newly elected school board will vote on the official name of the school district.FROM THE FUTURE "TIMPANOGOS" SCHOOL DISTRICT
Welcome New School Board Members
Welcome New School Board Members
The vote for the members of the inaugural school board of the future "Timpanogos" School District has been certified. Board members will be sworn in on Tuesday, November 25. The board members are:
Guy Fugal (Seat 1)
Jen Lyman (Seat 2)
David Smith (Seat 3)
Ada Wilson (Seat 4)
Michele Sorensen (Seat 5)
Grace Rex (Seat 6)
Sterling Hilton (Seat 7)
First School Board Meeting
First School Board Meeting
The first school board meeting of the new "Timpanogos" School District will take place on Tuesday, November 25, at 5:00pm at Orem High School.
Where can I find information about the new "Timpanogos" School District?
Where can I find information about the new "Timpanogos" School District?
Families can find information about each of the new school districts on the current Alpine School District webpage by clicking here. A page dedicated specifically to the future "Timpanogos" School district is available here. In addition, the four municipalities that will make up the future Timpanogos School District (Pleasant Grove, Lindon, Orem, and Vineyard) have joined together to create their own website, which you can view by clicking here. These websites will be updated with new information as it becomes available in preparation for the launch of the three new school districts.
When will the new "Timpanogos" School District begin serving students?
When will the new "Timpanogos" School District begin serving students?
The first school year of the new "Timpanogos" School district will be the 2027-2028 school year. It will begin serving students in August 2027.
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