RCF is hosting the Living History Museum on February 27, 2025 to celebrate Black History Month. We’re looking for parent volunteers to help make this event a meaningful and enriching experience for our students. Whether you can assist students with research and speechwriting, or assist with event coordination and set up, your support is invaluable. Please review the available slots here and click on the button to sign up. Thank you for your support!
Join 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 you’re new—our experienced volunteers help and show you the planning of the fair. From ticketing, to communications, to food and games, there’s something for everyone to pitch in and enjoy. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to meet other RCF parents and make new friends in the school community!
Bring a friend, meet new ones, and help us create an unforgettable Spring Fair for our kids and community. Let’s make this as fun to plan as it will be to attend!Can’t attend in person? No worries—just send an email to get involved!
Thanks for helping the teachers appreciation committee keep RCF staff feeling energized and appreciated by stocking the lounge.
PTA Open Houses
Wondering how to get more involved? How can you help the RCF community?
Join us for a casual PTA Open House and information session. Meet current PTA leaders, ask questions, and explore ways to help next year!
Fri, Feb 14, 2025
2:40-3:00 PM and 3:50 – 4:20 PM
Stop by right before or right after your student’s classroom Kindness Party!
In front of the school
Tues, Mar 11, 2025
9:30 – 10:00 AM
Right after drop off!
In front of the school
Tues, Apr 1, 2025
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Conversations with PTA leaders during the already scheduled virtual PTA meeting
Multicultural Night At RCF 2025: Many Cultures, One Heart
Chair: Karen Santiago
Please note and save the revised date for Multicultural Night, Saturday March 22, 2025 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Please keep a look out later this week for sign ups for:
Planning Committee
Family Cultural Booth Signup
Student Cultural Performances on the Main Stage
Let’s keep this beautiful tradition of honoring the cultures that make RCF one School. Get involved or just come through for fun and community. Keep your eye out for more information this week.
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 of 5-7 volunteers to move the event to the next level. We are a fun, organized group and the event is a blast. Some of the places where we are looking for volunteers to help include:
Securing and supporting Main Stage performers;
Organizing signups and support for family educational booths.
Let’s keep this beautiful tradition of honoring the cultures that make RCF One School.
Multicultural Night At RCF 2025: “Many Cultures, One Heart” [March 22, 2025, 5-7p.m.]
PTA Open House – Join us on Feb 14!
Wondering how to get more involved? How can you help the RCF community?
Join us for a casual PTA Open House and information session. Meet current PTA leaders, ask questions, and explore ways to help next year!
Fri, Feb 14, 2025
2:40-3:00 PM and 3:40 – 4:00 PM in front of the school
Stop by right before or right after your student’s classroom Kindness Party!
Tues, Mar 11, 2025
9:30 – 10:00 AM in front of the school
Right after drop off!
Tues, Apr 1, 2025
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Conversations with PTA leaders during the already scheduled virtual PTA meeting.
Thank you to those attended the PTA meeting and Ready, Tech, Go! Workshop
We extend our gratitude to all the families who joined us for the recent PTA meeting and Ready, Tech, Go! technology workshop. Your active participation and enthusiasm helped create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere that truly made the workshop a success. Thank you for taking the time to contribute your thoughts, ideas, and support. Special thanks to Emily Strunk for leading the workshop!
Kindness Parties – Feb. 14
3:00 – 3:30 PM at Rock Creek Forest Elementary
Instead of a traditional Valentine’s card exchange, we will be celebrating Kindness Parties in each classroom! Students will have the opportunity to write kind messages to their classmates or reflect on what makes them special. Our focus is on spreading kindness, inclusivity, and positivity throughout our school.
We look forward to a wonderful celebration filled with thoughtful words and warm hearts. If you plan to attend, please pre-register here.
ROCK CREEK FOREST ES DAY AT AMERICAN UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL
Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 4pm in AU’s Bender Arena
Rock Creek Forest ES students receive a FREE ticket to the AU Eagles men’s basketball game versus the Boston University Terriers! Additional tickets can be purchased at discounted prices. Flyers with electronic ticket ordering instructions are being sent home and extra flyers are available in the main office, or simply click here to reserve your tickets by February 22nd (must enter the Pre-Sale Code “RCF25”) while supplies last. Order early for the best seats—the game should sell out! For questions, please email Clawed@american.edu!
Living History Museum
RCF is hosting the Living History Museum on February 27, 2025 to celebrate Black History Month. We’re looking for parent volunteers to help make this event a meaningful and enriching experience for our students. Whether you can assist students with research and speechwriting, or assist with event coordination and set up, your support is invaluable. Please review the available slots here and click on the button to sign up. Thank you for your support!
NAACP Parents’ Council #fortheculture Apparel Sale
RCF Day at American University Basketball – Feb 22
Multicultural Night Cultural Booth Sign Up
Living History Museum Volunteers Needed – Throughout February
Join 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 you’re new—our experienced volunteers help and show you the planning of the fair. From ticketing, to communications, to food and games, there’s something for everyone to pitch in and enjoy. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to meet other RCF parents and make new friends in the school community!
Bring a friend, meet new ones, and help us create an unforgettable Spring Fair for our kids and community. Let’s make this as fun to plan as it will be to attend!
Can’t attend in person? No worries—just send an email to get involved!
RCF NAACP Parents’ Council Presents #fortheculture Apparel
Shop all the designs here. When placing an order, please do not select “pick up” on the shipping page. The company is located in Cincinnati, that’s quite the drive to pick up your order! All orders can be sent directly to your home. Anticipated arrival for the Living History Museum, Multicultural Night, and every day!
Rock Creek Forest ES Day at American University Basketball
Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 4pm in AU’s Bender Arena
Rock Creek Forest ES students receive a FREE ticket to the AU Eagles men’s basketball game versus the Boston University Terriers! Additional tickets can be purchased at discounted prices. Flyers with electronic ticket ordering instructions are being sent home and extra flyers are available in the main office, or simply click here to reserve your tickets by February 22nd (must enter the Pre-Sale Code “RCF25”) while supplies last. Order early for the best seats—the game should sell out!
Multicultural Night At RCF 2025: Many Cultures, One Heart
Chair: Karen Santiago
Revised date for Multicultural Night, Saturday March 22, 2025 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Planning Committee: Planning is already underway and it’s time to gather a solid group of 5-7 volunteers to move the event to the next level. We are a fun, organized group and the event is a blast.
Participate in the Community Art Installation: Info Coming Soon!
Let’s keep this beautiful tradition of honoring the cultures that make RCF one School. Get involved or just come through for fun and community. Keep your eye out for more information this week.
Living History Museum
RCF is hosting the Living History Museum on February 27, 2025 to celebrate Black History Month. We’re looking for parent volunteers to help make this event a meaningful and enriching experience for our students. Whether you can assist students with research and speechwriting, or assist with event coordination and set up, your support is invaluable. Please review the available slots here and click on the button to sign up. Thank you for your support!
NAACP Parents’ Council #fortheculture Apparel Sale
Multicultural Night Cultural Booth Sign Up
Living 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 do not select “pick up” on the shipping page. The company is located in Cincinnati, that’s quite the drive to pick up your order! All orders can be sent directly to your home. Anticipated arrival for the Living History Museum, Multicultural Night, and every day!
Multicultural Night At RCF 2025: Many Cultures, One Heart
Multicultural Night Cultural Booth Signup
Event Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025, 5p.m. – 7p.m.
Empanadas, Cannolis, and Tacos. Oh my! Last year we were blessed with culinary delights, educational displays, and interactive exhibits from around the world brought to you by our RCF families. This year we hope to make it even bigger! But we need YOUR participation to make this evening a success. Sign Up is open NOW!
