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Weekly Updates

PTA Weekly Update – April 29, 2025

  • Next PTA Meeting – May 6, 7:00 – 8:30 PM (Virtual)
  • Gift Card Collection for Teacher Appreciation Week
  • Spring Fair Wristbands on Sale!

Next 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 the week’s celebrations.

We would like to include a $25 gift card as a surprise in each basket! Please consider donating a $25 gift card of your choosing to be included in a gift basket raffle for teachers.

Please drop gift cards with Ms. Butters in the front office or email an electronic gift card to kmartinsen@gmail.com. We appreciate all donations by May 2!

SPRING FAIR – BUY REDUCED PRICE WRISTBANDS ON SALE NOW!

The RCF’s ANNUAL SPRING FAIR is Friday, May 30, from 5:30p-8:00pm.

There will be bounce houses, a DJ, prizes, games, food, entertainment and SO MUCH MORE! 

SAVE MONEY, BUY A WRISTBAND BEFORE MAY 26! 

Kids ages 5–12 need a wristband for UNLIMITED access to all Spring Fair activities! Only $15.

Save $5 by buying your wristband before May 26 online HERE.  Adults and children 4 and under get in for free.  Wristbands $20 on the day of the fair.

Please consider donating a wristband to help all families in our community participate HERE.   

**After May 26, wristbands may only be purchased at the entrance to the Spring Fair on May 30 for $20 each.  Vouchers for free wristbands are available, contact counselor Erika Murray, Erika_B_Murray@mcpsmd.org. 

DON’T FORGET DINNER! PRE-ORDER YOUR PIZZA!

SAVE TIME! Pre-order Potomac Pizza HERE by May 26 that can be picked up at the fair.  A portion of all pizza proceeds will be donated to the PTA.

NO FAIR, WITHOUT VOLUNTEERS!

At least 150 volunteers needed to make the Spring Fair happen –  click HERE to sign up to volunteer! QUESTIONS?  Email RCFSpringFair@gmail.com.

¡La FERIA DE PRIMAVERA de RCF se llevará a cabo el viernes, 30 de mayo de 5:30pm a 8pm. Las pulseras en el evento se venderán en la Feria por $20, pero ahorre $5 comprando su pulsera antes del 26 de mayo en línea AQUÍ. (Nota: Adultos y niñas/os menores de 4 años entran gratis).  Considere donar una pulsera para ayudar a todas las familias de nuestra comunidad a participar AQUÍ.  **Después del 26 de mayo, las pulseras solo se pueden comprar en la entrada de la Feria de Primavera el 30 de mayo por $20 cada una.  Hay cupones disponibles para pulseras gratis, solo comuníquese con Erika Murray, Erika_B_Murray@mcpsmd.org. También puede hacer un pedido anticipado de Potomac Pizza AQUÍ antes del 26 de mayo que se puede recoger durante la Feria. (Una parte de todos los ingresos de la pizza se donará a la PTA).  ¡Necesitaremos 150 voluntarias/os para que la Feria de Primavera se lleve a cabo – inscríbase AQUÍ! ¿PREGUNTAS? Envíe un correo electrónico a RCFSpringFair@gmail.com.

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Weekly Updates

PTA Weekly Update – May 15, 2025

  • Order School Supplies for Next Year!
  • PTA End of Year Survey
  • Dine Out at Chipotle – May 28
  • Field Day Volunteers Needed
  • Books Needed for Book Swap
  • Spring Fair Wristbands on Sale!

ORDER 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 on time! 

Order here: 1stDay.sale/47515

With 1st Day School Supplies, there’s no guessing, just teacher-approved kits with exactly what your child needs.

PTA Survey

As the PTA plans for the next school year, we would love to hear your feedback!

Please complete our short survey: https://forms.gle/yn4qKGzsxsubUX8V6

Dine Out at Chipotle to Support RCF PTA

Don’t worry about making dinner and order from Chipotle on May 28th!

25% of event sales donated to RCF PTA

Wednesday, May 28 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM

10135 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901

Order online using code C4LW9M6

Or show this flyer in restaurant: 

https://socialportal.chipotle.com/fundraiser/social/portal/flyer/hplXkmC6lYQGqkKDQmDMLMtJBwR10c7LFH3BacgGIJ0iqpuBHyyRfdwmt8jEav6yKgBNVFFSB2otIp4QNCrs2bf1Z1HUWG3IgxEhPVX5TQ73PaFLNX8Cj9Xy1U4Wphcl/543688-flyer.pdf

https://socialportal.chipotle.com/fundraiser/social/portal/flyer/hplXkmC6lYQGqkKDQmDMLMtJBwR10c7LFH3BacgGIJ0iqpuBHyyRfdwmt8jEav6yKgBNVFFSB2otIp4QNCrs2bf1Z1HUWG3IgxEhPVX5TQ73PaFLNX8Cj9Xy1U4Wphcl/543688-spanish-flyer.pdf

Field Day Volunteers Needed

Help Mr. Thomas, Mr. Ellis & team by volunteering at Field Day or bringing Field Day supplies to school 2-3 days before the event. Grades 3-5 will have Field Day on May 23rd, and grades K-2 will have it on June 2nd.

Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/TKTWHQQ

Books Needed for Book Swap

RCF’s annual book swap is Monday, June 9. Our goal is for each student to take home at least two books for summer reading. To achieve this goal, we need your donations of gently used PreK through grade 5 books (English or Spanish). There is a donation bin inside the front doors of the school. Please send books with your students or drop them off during school hours. We are most in need of upper grade (3rd-5th) books, and graphic novels are always very popular. Let’s make sure all our RCF Tigres have summer reading materials!  

SPRING FAIR – REDUCED PRICE WRISTBANDS ON SALE NOW!

The RCF’s ANNUAL SPRING FAIR is Friday, May 30, from 5:30p-8:00pm.

There will be bounce houses, a DJ, prizes, games, food, entertainment and SO MUCH MORE! 

SAVE MONEY, BUY A WRISTBAND BEFORE MAY 26! 

Kids ages 5–12 need a wristband for UNLIMITED access to all Spring Fair activities! Only $15.

Save $5 by buying your wristband before May 26 online HERE.  Adults and children 4 and under get in for free.  Wristbands $20 on the day of the fair.

Please consider donating a wristband to help all families in our community participate HERE.   

**After May 26, wristbands may only be purchased at the entrance to the Spring Fair on May 30 for $20 each. Vouchers for free wristbands are available, contact counselor Erika Murray, Erika_B_Murray@mcpsmd.org. 

DON’T FORGET DINNER! PRE-ORDER YOUR PIZZA!

SAVE TIME! Pre-order Potomac Pizza HERE by May 26 that can be picked up at the fair.  A portion of all pizza proceeds will be donated to the PTA.

NO FAIR, WITHOUT VOLUNTEERS!

At least 150 volunteers needed to make the Spring Fair happen –  click HERE to sign up to volunteer! QUESTIONS?  Email RCFSpringFair@gmail.com.

FERIA DE PRIMAVERA ¡COMPRE PULSERAS A PRECIO REDUCIDO ANTES DEL 26 DE MAYO!¡La FERIA DE PRIMAVERA de RCF se llevará a cabo el viernes, 30 de mayo de 5:30pm a 8pm. Las pulseras en el evento se venderán en la Feria por $20, pero ahorre $5 comprando su pulsera antes del 26 de mayo en línea AQUÍ. (Nota: Adultos y niñas/os menores de 4 años entran gratis).  Considere donar una pulsera para ayudar a todas las familias de nuestra comunidad a participar AQUÍ.  **Después del 26 de mayo, las pulseras solo se pueden comprar en la entrada de la Feria de Primavera el 30 de mayo por $20 cada una.  Hay cupones disponibles para pulseras gratis, solo comuníquese con Erika Murray, Erika_B_Murray@mcpsmd.org. También puede hacer un pedido anticipado de Potomac Pizza AQUÍ antes del 26 de mayo que se puede recoger durante la Feria. (Una parte de todos los ingresos de la pizza se donará a la PTA).  ¡Necesitaremos 150 voluntarias/os para que la Feria de Primavera se lleve a cabo – inscríbase AQUÍ! ¿PREGUNTAS? Envíe un correo electrónico a RCFSpringFair@gmail.com.

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PTA Weekly Update – May 27

  • Dine Out at Chipotle – May 28
  • Spring Fair – Friday, May 30
  • Order School Supplies for Next Year!
  • PTA End of Year Survey
  • Volunteers Needed for Book Swap – June 5 & June 9

Dine Out at Chipotle – TOMORROW May 28

Don’t worry about making dinner and order from Chipotle on May 28th!

25% of event sales donated to RCF PTA

Wednesday, May 28 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM

10135 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901

Order online using code C4LW9M6

Or show this flyer in restaurant: 

Spring Fair – May 30

The RCF’s ANNUAL SPRING FAIR is Friday, May 30, from 5:30pm – 8:00pm.

Wristbands $20 on the day of the fair. Adults and children 4 and under get in for free. 

Kids ages 5–12 need a wristband for UNLIMITED access to all Spring Fair activities! 

**After May 26, wristbands may only be purchased at the entrance to the Spring Fair on May 30 for $20 each. For those that need financial assistance please contact counselor Erika Murray, Erika_B_Murray@mcpsmd.org. 

ENTERTAINMENT!* GAMES! BOUNCE HOUSES!

★ DJ IV ★ Danny Riker (Jester Extraordinaire) ★ B-CC Poms (dance and cheer) ★B-CC High School Drumline ★ C-Unit Studio (girls ballet)  

★ Bollywood Dance ★ RCF P.O.M Squad  ★ Carnival games and prizes AND MORE!

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POTOMAC PIZZA

Potomac Pizza will be available for sale by the slice at the fair while supplies last.  A portion of all pizza proceeds will be donated to the PTA.

TO KEEP THE BOUNCE HOUSES OPEN PAST 7PM–WE NEED VOLUTEERS!

Need ADULT and SSL volunteers needed to make the Spring Fair happen –  click HERE to sign up to volunteer! QUESTIONS?  Email RCFSpringFair@gmail.com.

ORDER SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR NEXT YEAR NOW!

Support the RCF PTA by ordering your school supplies for next year NOW!

Help us qualify for the 1st Day School Supplies 50 Kit Challenge! Order your kit by June 10th and we have a chance to win $2,500 worth of FREE School Supplies! Check back-to-school shopping off of your list today! 

Order today: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/47515

PTA Survey

As the PTA plans for the next school year, we would love to hear your feedback!

Please complete our short survey: https://forms.gle/yn4qKGzsxsubUX8V6

Book Swap Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers needed for set up on Thursday, June 5 and volunteers to help students choose books on Monday, June 9! 

Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/ARnnxjx.  

**It’s not too late to donate books for the swap! Drop them off in the bin at the front of the school.**

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Kindergarten Play Dates

Tiny Tigers Kindergarten Play Dates

What:

Please join us this summer to for Tiny Tigers Kindergarten Play Dates to connect with incoming kindergarten families! The more the merrier!

When:

Play Date 1: Sunday, June 22, 2025, 5:00 – 6:30 PM

Play date 2: Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 5:00 – 6:30 PM

Where:

Rock Creek Forest Elementary School Playground (behind the school)

We hope to see you there!

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Weekly Updates

PTA Weekly Update – June 3, 2025

  • Spring Fair – Thank you!
  • Order School Supplies for Next Year
  • Volunteers Needed for Book Swap – June 5 & June 9

Thank you Spring Fair Committee!

A huge thank you to Amy Morath and the Spring Fair Committee for working hard for months to put on a very fun event on Friday! An extra big thank you for shifting plans last minute to keep everyone safe and dry with the weather.

ORDER SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR NEXT YEAR NOW! 

Support the RCF PTA by ordering your school supplies for next year NOW!

Order school supplies now and check back-to-school shopping off your list now! Parents who wait until after the school year is over are more likely to miss the deadline! The last day is approaching fast! 

Order today: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/47515

Book Swap Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers needed for set up on Thursday, June 5 and volunteers to help students choose books on Monday, June 9! 

Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/ARnnxjx.

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PTA Weekly Update: June 10, 2025

  • Order School Supplies
  • Lost and Found – Last Chance
  • Rising Kindergarten Play Date – June 22 and July 22
  • And finally…thank you!

ORDER SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR NEXT YEAR NOW!

Support the RCF PTA by ordering your school supplies for next year NOW! This fundraiser helps the PTA purchase supplies for RCF throughout the year. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Parents! Our deadline for the 50 Kit Challenge is today! Help us earn a chance to win $2,500 for our school by ordering today! Click the link below to get your student everything they need for the start of the school year! Click here to order:​​​​​​1stDay.sale/47515

Order today: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/47515

 Lost and Found – Last Chance to Claim

The Lost and Found Committee has updated pictures of the items currently in the lost and found. Any remaining items in the lost and found will be donated at the end of the school year.

Look through Lost and Found Items here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19dXorNzXr90AltUl_SgYf2bqavHVXPCQ?usp=drive_link


Submit a Claim form to be reunited with your items here: https://forms.gle/PcGpVrheCqjiSmeF8

Incoming Kindergarten Tiny Tigers Play Dates

New Kindergarten families are invited to connect with other incoming kindergarteners at two Tiny Tigers Play Dates over the summer!

Sunday, June 22, 2025 // 5:00 – 6:30 PM // RCF Playground

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 // 5:00 – 6:30 PM // RCF Playground

Please spread the word to other incoming kindergarten families!

And finally…Thank YOU!

Thank you RCF families and staff for your incredible time, energy, and dedication this school year! Your support has made a lasting impact on our students and school community. Whether you organized events, supported classrooms, or helped behind the scenes, your contributions have not gone unnoticed—and they are deeply appreciated!

Without you, the PTA would not be able to do what we do! Thank you for being such an important part of the RCF community!