October 27th-31st is Red Ribbon Week! We have a week's worth of classroom activities, and of course spirit days , to raise awareness and promote a drug free life among our Rockdale Rams! Please see the attached flyer for the spirit days.
about 1 month ago, Ms. Kirk
Red Ribbon Week 25
Red Ribbon Week 25
Thank you, Ms. Darlin, for being a part of the Rockdale family.
about 1 month ago, Rockdale School District 84
IL Principal Association Appreciation Day (1)
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Don't be HAUNTED by the thought of missing out on the 5th-8th grade Halloween Dance sponsored by our Rockdale Student Council! Join us tomorrow night from 6:00-8:00 for a SPOOKTAKULAR time! Costumes are encouraged but not required (please leave the blood and weapons at home). Students must be present for at least half the school day to attend. See you tomorrow for a FANGTASTIC time!
about 1 month ago, Ms. Kirk
Halloween Dance 2025
Hello, Rams! Don't forget to join us tomorrow, October 21st, from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for PTO's Fall Family Fun Night! There will be pumpkin painting, snacks, and fun! An RSVP form and money was due to the office for this event prior to attendance. Pumpkin purchases at the door are not guaranteed. We cannot wait to see you there!
about 2 months ago, Elizabeth Darlin
We had such a great time at Camp Rockdale's Family Literacy Night on October 1-lots of fun was had by our campers! Thank you to our Literacy Night Team and volunteers who made it such a special event for our Rockdale families!

We cannot wait to host another family night soon!
about 2 months ago, Ms. Kirk
Family Reading Night 2025
Family Reading Night 2025
Family Reading Night 2025
Family Reading Night 2025
Family Reading Night 2025
Family Reading Night 2025
Family Reading Night 2025
Family Reading Night 2025
Family Reading Night 2025
Family Reading Night 2025
Hello, Rams! This is a reminder that today is an early dismissal day. ALL STUDENTS must be picked up at 12:30 p.m. There will be no staff available for student supervision after 12:30 p.m. We will see everyone at conferences tonight and tomorrow morning!
about 2 months ago, Elizabeth Darlin
5th-8th grade students can join us for a SPOOKY good time on Friday, October 24th at our first Student Council dance of the school year! 🎃

Parents and Families of 5th-8th grade students, please check your email for additional dance information.
about 2 months ago, Ms. Kirk
Halloween Dance 2025

Hello Rockdale Families,

The boys basketball season is right around the corner! The first practice will be held on Monday, October 20th, 2025.

If your son is interested in participating this season, please read through and complete the sign-up form below as soon as possible:

Boys Basketball 2025-2026 Sign-Up Form


If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mr. Hamilton at bhamilton@rockdale84.org

about 2 months ago, Brandon Hamilton
Join us for Family Fall Night hosted by Rockdale PTO on Tuesday, October 21st!
Please complete the attached form and return it with payment to reserve your spot by this Thursday, October 9th.
about 2 months ago, Ms. Kirk
PTO Fall Night 2025
PTO Fall Night 2025
Our 8th graders helped our youngest students learn all about forces. They had a great time sharing their knowledge and cannot wait for another opportunity to get others excited about science!
about 2 months ago, Ms. Kirk
Kindergarten Science Lesson
Kindergarten Science Lesson
Kindergarten Science Lesson
Kindergarten Science Lesson
Kindergarten Science Lesson
Kindergarten Science Lesson
Kindergarten Science Lesson
Kindergarten Science Lesson
Kindergarten Science Lesson
Parent Teacher Conferences are this Thursday and Friday, October 9 and 10!
Be sure to schedule a time to meet with your child's teacher to discuss their progress so far this school year.
If you have questions, please reach out to your child's homeroom teacher or the main office.

As a reminder, October 9 is a 12:30 dismissal and there will be no school on October 10 or October 13.
about 2 months ago, Ms. Kirk
Fall Parent Teacher Conferences 2025
Fall Parent Teacher Conferences 2025
It's here! It's here! IT IS HERE! Scholastic Book Fair has arrived at Rockdale School!

Students will have time to shop the fair October 6-9 during the school day, and the book fair will be open to families during Parent Teacher Conferences October 9 from 3:30-7:30 PM and October 10 from 8:30 AM-12:30 PM.

Can't shop with us in-person? The online shop will be open until October 19.

Go to: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/rockdaleelementaryschool for more information.
about 2 months ago, Ms. Kirk
Book Fair 2025
Book Fair 2025
Our 8th graders visited Cantigny on Thursday, September 25th. The students had a great time and learned a lot! Cantigny is such a great place for students to see, touch, and interact with artifacts of history. Shout out to Mr. Olson and Mr. Domenico for providing our students with this opportunity!
2 months ago, Ms. Kirk
Cantigny 2025
Cantigny 2025
Cantigny 2025
Cantigny 2025
Cantigny 2025
Cantigny 2025

Family Literacy Night is FINALLY here! We can't wait to see you TONIGHT from 5:30-7:00 PM for games, snacks, and reading!

The blacktop will be open for parking. Please enter through Door E (the "ramp door").
Be sure to come in your camping attire to be entered into a raffle for a prize!
All students who attend will earn a homework pass!

Can't make it to Family Literacy Night? Be on the look out for more information about more of our upcoming family nights soon!

2 months ago, Ms. Kirk
Family Reading Night 2025
Family Reading Night 2025-Spanish

Our Family Literacy Night is TOMORROW, October 1st!
Join us from 5:30-7:00 PM for games, snacks, and reading!
Students who come dressed in camping attire will be entered for the chance to win a PRIZE!
ALL students who attend will receive a HOMEWORK PASS!

2 months ago, Ms. Kirk
Family Reading Night 2025
Family Reading Night 2025-Spanish
Rockdale Rams:
You are cordially invited to attend our Scholastic Book Fair on October 6 - 10!
Students will have time to shop during the school day October 6-9, and the book fair will be open during Parent Teacher Conferences on October 9 and 10.

Get prepared by visiting bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/rockdaleelementaryschool where you can also create a Book Fair eWallet for cashless purchasing.

It’s gonna be the Best. Fair. Ever! #ScholasticBookFairs
2 months ago, Ms. Kirk
Book Fair 2025
Book Fair 2025

We are ONE WEEK AWAY from our Family Literacy Night!
Join us on Wednesday, October 1st from 5:30-7:00 PM for a night of games, snacks, and READING!
Students who come dressed in camping attire will be entered for the chance to win a PRIZE!
ALL students who attend will receive a HOMEWORK PASS!
We can't wait to do S'MORE reading with you!
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2 months ago, Ms. Kirk
Literacy Night 2025
Literacy Night 2025
Good morning, Rockdale Families!

Please join us on Wednesday, OCTOBER 1 from 5:30-7:00 PM for Family Literacy Night!

We will have games, snacks, and, of course, READING!

Students who come dressed in camping attire will be entered for the chance to win a PRIZE!

ALL students who attend will receive a HOMEWORK PASS!

We can't wait to do S'MORE reading with you!
3 months ago, Ms. Kirk
Family Reading Night 2025
Family Reading Night 2025-Spanish
Good morning, Rams!

Here are a few reminders for today:

Today is our first half day of the school year! All students must be picked up at 12:30 p.m. There will be no staff members available to supervise any children after this time. If your student attends the YMCA, please contact the office with their dismissal plan for today since there is no YMCA on half days.

Don't forget to join us tonight for movie night! The blacktop will open at 6:30 p.m. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. All students MUST have an adult with them in order to attend. We also encourage appropriate attire for any community members attending. We can't wait to see you there!
3 months ago, Elizabeth Darlin

Attention 5th–8th Graders!

If you’re interested in playing Girls Basketball this season, please use the sign-up link below to register.

Practice begins September 15th — see you then!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Hamilton.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlZA8igxmvsh6McB9jNtbPn0nwZ4n9uAPOEWGhhR7eleNUJQ/viewform?usp=dialog

3 months ago, Ms. Kirk