The RCF PTA wants everyone in our school community to have access to the important communications that we provide. On our website we feature content on timely topics such as our weekly communications, blog posts and meeting minutes/slides.
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If you do not know the classroom communications parent for your child’s class, please contact the PTA room parent coordinator.
Latest Posts
- PTA Weekly Update – May 15, 2025ORDER SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR NEXT YEAR NOW! Support the RCF PTA by ordering your school supplies for next year NOW! ROCK CREEK FOREST ELEMENTARY families — don’t wait! No more wondering if you have the right supplies! Thanks to our partnership with 1st Day School Supplies, everything is 100% teacher approved, and guaranteed to be delivered…
- PTA Weekly Update – May 6, 2025PTA Meeting TONIGHT – May 6, 7:00-8:30 PM Join us for the next PTA Meeting on Tuesday, May 6th from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. This will be a virtual meeting. Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86312574227?pwd=4bVuDzQ7if0tH923q4pm2Mp4hA4INI.1 Agenda includes: ORDER SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR NEXT YEAR NOW! Support the PTA through our school supplies fundraiser! ROCK CREEK FOREST ELEMENTARY parents, it’s the same…
- PTA Weekly Update – April 29, 2025Next PTA Meeting – May 6th Save the date for the next PTA Meeting on Tuesday, May 6th from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. This will be a virtual meeting Gift Cards for Teacher Appreciation Week Teacher Appreciation Week is right around the corner! The PTA is putting together 15 baskets of goodies to raffle off to teachers during…
- PTA Weekly Update: April 22, 2025Dine Out to Benefit RCF – April 23 On Wednesday, April 23rd the delicious and generous DIG (4733 Elm St) is donating back 30% of Dine-In, Delivery & Pick up orders to support a great cause — Rock Creek Forest Elementary School PTA! On behalf of Rock Creek Forest Elementary School PTA you’re invited to…
- PTA Weekly Update: April 8, 2025Help Stock the RCF Teacher’s Lounge Please help the teacher appreciation committee keep RCF staff feeling energized and appreciated by stocking the lounge with snacks, treats, beverages, and caffeine! Cafecito – April 11 Join us for the next Cafecito meeting on April 11th at 10:00 at RCF! Dine Out to Benefit RCF – April 23 What could be…
- PTA Weekly Update: March 25, 2025PTA Meeting – April 1, 7:00 – 8:30 PM The next virtual PTA meeting will be Tuesday, April 1 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM on Zoom (link to follow soon). We’re really excited to have our RCF Counseling Team join us! Agenda includes: Thank You for Supporting Public Education! Thank you to everyone who came…
- PTA Weekly Update: March 18, 2025Walk In to Support Public Schools – March 19 On Wednesday, March 19, public schools across the country will be hosting rallies in support of public education. At 8:45 am, parents, students, educators, and community members will gather outside RCF to show our support for our amazing public school. When: Wednesday, March 19 from 8:45-9:10 am What: Rally…
- PTA Weekly Update – March 12, 2025• 5th Grade Bundles are on sale! (5th Grade Families)• NAACP Parents’ Council #fortheculture Apparel Sale• Multicultural Night Cultural Booth Sign Up• Spring Before/After School Enrichment – Registration Open! To All 5th Grade Parents: The Promotion Bundle Is Now On Sale! Help us provide a memorable experience for our 5th graders. Our goal is to…
- PTA Weekly Update – Mar. 5, 2025To All 5th Grade Parents: Promotion Bundle Fundraising Has Begun! Help us provide a memorable experience for our 5th graders. Our goal is to raise enough money to provide every 5th grader with the entire bundle, which includes: Forty-five Dollars ($45) will cover ALL of these items! CONTRIBUTE HERE. Sale ends May 26, 2025. *Purchasing a…
- PTA Weekly Update – Feb. 26, 2025Living History Museum – Thursday, Feb 27 1:30 – 3:30 PM Please join us for African American Change Makers – The Living Museum, presented by RCF students! Be inspired! Experience our scholars commemorate and honor African Americans who shaped history. RCF NAACP Parents’ Council Presents #fortheculture Apparel Shop all the designs here. When placing an order, please…
- PTA Weekly Update – Feb. 19, 2025Join the Fun – Help Plan the 2025 RCF Spring Fair! Mark your calendars: the RCF Spring Fair is back on Friday, May 30th, and we need YOU to support the biggest RCF event of the year! We’re adding to our amazing planning committee and would love for you to join us. Don’t worry if…
- PTA Weekly Update – Feb. 11, 2025Planning Meeting – Multicultural Night TONIGHT Multicultural Night Planning Committee Meeting TONIGHT! Tuesday, 2/11/2025, 7pm, Zoom Chair: Karen Santiago Contact: multiculturalnight@rcfpta.org If you are passionate about showcasing and connecting the culture of our community (or even just mildly interested), join us for tonight’s MCN planning meeting. Planning is already underway and it’s time to gather a solid group…
- PTA Weekly Update – Feb. 4, 2025
- Letter From Free State PTAAs a local PTA, we stand in partnership with Free State, our state-level PTA, to support the well-being of our children: For more information, please click on the following links:
- How to Host a Successful In-Home PTA FundraiserHosting PTA fundraisers in the comfort of parents’ homes offers a unique and intimate way to build community spirit while supporting school initiatives. These events are perfect for class or grade-level participation and can be tailored to different seasons and holidays. Here are some engaging ideas and planning tips to inspire your next event: Winter-Themed…
- Supporting Our Teachers: A PTA Update How Your PTA Dollars Make a DifferenceThe PTA and its Staff Appreciation Committee has been hard at work this school year, showing our gratitude to the amazing staff at Rock Creek Forest. In August, we welcomed them back with colorful bookmarks and pens. In September, they received a thoughtful gift of tea and honey to enjoy. Last Friday, after many weeks…
- 5 Things To Know: Oct 1Hi Everyone! 🍕🎥 Last chance to pre-order pizza for movie night: Sat, Oct 5th, 6-8pm. Sign up to help! Noche de cine para 3º-5º grado: sábado, 5 de octubre, 6-8 pm. ¡Inscríbanse para ayudar! 🧑💻📲 Safe-tech meetings return this Thur, 10/3 at 4pm. This MCCPTA committee helps MCPS families navigate digital life safely. All parents are welcome to join. Email safe-tech@mccpta.groups.io to join. Las reuniones de Safe-tech…
- 5 Things To Know: Sept 24Hi Everyone! Spiritwear available until Oct 21st via Givebacks. Disponible hasta el 21 de octubre via Givebacks. Movie night for 3rd-5th grades: Sat, Oct 5th, 6-8pm. Sign up to help! Noche de cine para 3º-5º grado: sábado, 5 de octubre, 6-8 pm. ¡Inscríbanse para ayudar! PTA meeting minutes are live on our website. Las actas de la reunión de la PTA están…
- 5 Things To Know: Sept 17Hi Everyone! Today is your LAST CHANCE to pre-order pizza for Encanto movie night this Saturday. ¡Hoy es su ÚLTIMA OPORTUNIDAD de reservar pizza! We’re expecting 100+ attendees for movie night (K-2) on Sat, but only have 5 volunteers. Sign up to help from 4-8pm – even an hour makes a difference! Esperamos más de 100 asistentes este sábado, pero solo tenemos 5 voluntarios. Inscríbase…
- The Issue of Separate Class Chats in SchoolsAt Rock Creek Forest Elementary, we aim to foster proactive engagement and inclusivity in our school community. To support this, we encourage all parents to stay involved and model open communication by providing inclusive, grade-level chats instead of separate class-based ones. Class-based chats often create divides, limiting access to important information and resources, especially for…
- Why We Opted for a PTA-Administrated WhatsApp CommunityPTA-administrated chats help address key issues we’ve faced with open WhatsApp groups: Security Concerns: Open groups were infiltrated by bots posting explicit content, posing risks in digital spaces where children’s information is shared. Privacy Issues: Conversations in parent-run chats were sometimes screenshotted and forwarded to the school or PTA without consent, leading to conflicts. A…
- 5 Things To Know: Sept 10Hi Everyone! Join our PTA meeting tonight at 7pm! ¡Únase a la reunión de la PTA esta noche a las 7pm! The teacher appreciation committee needs help stocking the lounge. El comité de apreciación de maestros necesita su ayuda para abastecer la sala de maestros. The first cafecito is next Friday, 9/20 at 10am. Meet Vice Principal Ivy and…
- 5 Things To Know: Aug 30thHappy First Week of School! This year, look out for weekly Friday pm updates. Here are the top 5 things to know: New Volunteer Sign-Up Options: Use our new Google form to volunteer. We need leads for Movie Night, Holiday Drive, and Talent Show. SSL hours for older students! Room Parent Sign-Ups on Sept 4th:…
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