Categories
PTA Updates

RCF PTA Newsletter March 3, 2026

At a Glance

  • Mar 3 – PTA General Meeting #3 @ 7:00 – 8:00 PM ET
  • Mar 7 – RCF Talent Show @ 6:00 PM ET
  • Mar 12 – C.A.F.E. #4 on Math Resources
  • Mar 19 – Class Photos
  • Mar 19 – Spanish Immersion Interest Meeting (Virtual) @ 6:30 PM ET
  • Mar 20 – No School
  • Mar 26 – STEAM Night & DINE OUT at Parkway Deli @ 4:00 PM ET
  • Mar 27 – Lost & Found Donations
  • Mar 30–31 – No School (PD/NI) – Spring Break
  • Join the 2026 Spring Fair Committee
  • Join the RCF PTA Nominating Committee

Quick Note

There’s creative energy in the air—performances, fundraisers, and family engagements ahead.

PTA General Meeting #3

When: Tuesday, March 3rd at 7:00 – 8:00 PM ET

Where: 

What: During the meeting, Ms. Carrillo, Dr. Raikes, Ms. Kelley, and Ms. Wilson will share updates on student academic progress in Math and ELA, practical strategies for supporting learning at home, and guidance for upper elementary families to prepare for success on MCAP.

RCF Talent Show

We hope you will join us to cheer on our creative and talented children at the RCF Art and Talent Showcase (Talent Show) Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. There will be singing, dancing, magic, comedy, instrumental music performances, a visual arts showcase, and more! The 5th grade promotion team will be selling pizza, snacks and drinks to fundraiser.

TO ATTEND: The show is free to the community but requires registration to attend.

Register to attend

TO PERFORM OR SHOW ART: We have 5 performance slots still available, so if you were not sure about your act, we encourage you to join! 

sign up your artist

Questions? Contact Emily McCausland & Karen Santiago at rcfes.pta.showcase@gmail.com.

Pre-order Pizza

The 5th grade promotion committee will be selling concessions at the Talent Show. Pre-order cheese pizza here or pepperoni pizza here. Place pre-orders by Thursday March 5th. Pizza by the slice, chips, candy, and drinks will also be available during the Talent Show. All proceeds will support the 5th grade promotion celebrations.

Dine Out at Parkway Deli

Wild Cat Sponsor (Mid-Level – $750-$1499) | theparkwaydeli.com

The Parkway Deli will host a Dine Out fundraiser for the Rock Creek Forest PTA on Thursday, March 26th from 4:00 PM ET until close, in conjunction with the school’s STEAM Night event.  

Parkway will generously donate 10% of all dining room sales. We hope to see you there! More information about STEAM Night coming soon.

RCF Spring Fair Committee

We Need A Few More Spring Fair Committee Volunteers!

The Spring Fair is back on May 29th, and we need your help planning the biggest event of the year! Join our planning committee. 

No experience needed—we have a great team of returning volunteers to help guide you. Volunteer help with games, tickets, communications, food and more!

For questions or to join, email: RCFspringfair@gmail.com.

2026 Spring Fair Co-Chairs,

Amy Morath (Libby & Matthew, 5th) & Este Griffith (Florence & Francis, 5th and 3rd)

RCF PTA Nominating Committee

Help Shape the Future Leadership of our PTA!

We are still seeking volunteers to join the RCF PTA Nominating Committee, to help recruit the 2026-2027 PTA Executive Board! This is a short-term and low time commitment opportunity.

If you are able to serve on the Nominating Committee, please email nominations@rcfpta.org.

And of course, if you already know that you’d like to serve on the PTA Executive Committee, please also reach out to us!

How To Get Involved

There are many ways to engage with the PTA to support your child’s community!

Thank You

As always, thanks for being part of RCF. Whether you join events, volunteer, or simply stay informed—you make a difference.