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March Family Newsletter

Posted Date: 03/02/26 (05:00 PM)


Rocky River Elementary

Parent and Family Newsletter

March 2, 2026
Rocky River school at sunset
March is a busy and important month for us. Students in 3rd-5th grade will complete the third round of benchmark assessments, which provide valuable information about their progress and help our teachers plan targeted instruction as we move into the fourth quarter. We are proud of the hard work our students continue to show, and we appreciate your partnership in ensuring they are prepared, rested, and encouraged.

As we approach Spring Break, we hope your family enjoys time to rest, recharge, and spend meaningful moments together. When we return, we will officially begin the fourth quarter — a time to finish strong, celebrate growth, and continue building on the positive trajectory of our school year.

-Mrs. Micah Thompson, Principal (Grades 4-5)
-Mr. Chris Campbell, Assistant Principal (Grades K-1)
-Ms. Denise DuVall, Principal Intern
-Mrs. Marla Guerity, Assistant Principal (Grades 2-3)
 

Friendly Reminders:

  • Spring Literacy Night: Our GLOW Gala will be Thursday, March 26 from 5:00-7:00. Be sure to RSVP by March 17th the link here.
  • If you do not have your car rider tag at dismissal, you will be directed to the Overflow/Visitor's lot and you will need to walk into the office with a State ID to check out your student. No exceptions!
  • The tardy bell rings at 8:15 a.m. At that time, car rider unloading will end so we can begin instruction for the day. If you arrive at 8:15, please park and walk your student inside to sign them in. It is not safe for the children to run up to the building unattended.
  • Be sure to check out your teachers Parent Square for weekly updates on what they are learning.
 

Roadrunner Sightings:

Be sure to check out our Roadrunner Sightings from the month of February to see the great things happening in our building!
 

PTO Information & Events:

Dear Parents and Guardians,
We’re looking forward to seeing our students with their families at this year’s GLOW Gala! Make sure you stop by the PTO table to say hello and browse our spiritwear sales. We will also have Krispy Kreme doughnuts available for purchase.
 
Upcoming Events:
Mar 23 – Papa Johns Spirit Night
Mar 26 – GLOW Gala Spiritwear / Doughnut Sale (5p-7p)
Mar 27 – School Store (7.45a-8.20a)
April 10- Movie Night 3:30-5:30
 
Important Info:
- Papa Johns Spirit Night
Order from Papa Johns (585 Hwy 601 Bypass) either online or by phone (704.786.6666) every 4th Monday and use code “ROCKYRIVER” to have 20% of your purchase price donated to the school.

- School Store:
The School Store is open every last Friday of the month from 7.45a-8.20a (Please do not be late to class!) Items range from $1 to $5. Spiritwear is also available for purchase. Cash, card, check, and Venmo accepted.

- Online Store:
Shop spiritwear online with classroom delivery or school store pickup at https://rresspiritwear.cheddarup.com.

-Movie Night Change:
We have made a change to the eligibility for students staying after school for movie nights. Within these 4 weeks (March 16 – April 10), anyone with over 3 minors (teacher managed behaviors) or any majors (admin referrals) will be unable to attend. If tickets have already been purchased, purchase costs will be treated as a donation. 
 
About Us:
The PTO is a non-profit group of volunteers designed to bridge the gap between teachers, students, and the community for the better well-being of our children. Our tax ID is 20-8994236.

Contact us at ContactRRESPTO@gmail.com.
 

Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month

Cabarrus County Schools is fortunate to partner with Hilbish Ford to recognize the teachers across our district. Each month, an outstanding CCS teacher receives a plaque and a monetary gift from Hilbish Ford to honor their excellence and dedication.

We would love to see some of our Roadrunner teachers recognized for the exceptional work they do every single day. If you have a teacher you would like to nominate complete the form found here.
 

Quick Links

Click on the buttons below for quick access to commonly used links.
25-26 Restart Academic Calendar
CCS Parent & Family Resources
CCS Parent & Student Handbook
K-12 Payment Center
LINQ Connect
RRES Parent Handbook (English)
RRES Parent Handbook (Spanish)
Volunteer Background Check
 

Mark Your Calendar

  • March 2-6: Breakfast Week; Read Across America Week
  • March 3: No School-Teacher Workday
  • March 4: Poppin in with the Principal, Meet Ms. Thompson parent event 5:30-6:30 in the media center
  • March 6: Early release at noon
  • March 9-13: Spring break
  • March 19: 3rd-5th grade reading benchmark
  • March 24: 3rd-5th grade math benchmark
  • March 25: 5th grade science benchmark
  • March 26: Spring literacy night 5:00-7:00
  • March 27: PTO school store 7:45-8:20
  • April 2: Field Day
 
Boy and girl Roadrunner

Contact Us

Email: Micah.thompson@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Website: https://rres.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/
Address: 5454 Rocky River Rd Concord, NC 28025
Phone: 704-260-6290
PTO: ContactRRESPTO@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/rockyrivertherock/
Twitter: @rockyriverelem