The PTA had such a great response to the Family Fun Bowling that all lanes have been reserved and the event is closed to walk-ins.  We look forward to seeing all the families that reserved a spot!  Please be sure to arrive by 12:45 and be prepared to be "bowled" over by fun!

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Governor Bob McDonnell and the Board of Education announced schools who earned 2012 Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) awards for advanced learning and achievement.  The incentive program recognizes schools and divisions that far exceed minimum state and federal accountability standards and achieve excellence goals established by the governor and the board.  These schools have met all state and federal accountability benchmarks for at least two consecutive years and have made significant progress toward goals for increased student achievement and expanded educational opportunities set by the board.  Additionally, Rockledge is one of only twelve schools out of 93 schools in Prince William County to receive this honor!! Congratulations to Rockledge staff, students and community for your commitment to academic excellence!

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We have three Rockledge students with artwork at the Kelly Leadership Center Atrium and Professional Library at the Winter Art display.  The art work displayed comes from all Eastern PWC schools.  It will be displayed from January 9th until March 16th, 2012.  Congratulations Kayla Sergent, Natalie Garrigan and Hernan Garcia Menjivar!  We are so proud of our artists!

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During periods of heavy snowfall, School Division staff work long hours removing snow from school and office parking lots, sidewalks, and walkways. They put great effort into getting schools ready to open as soon as possible. However, we need your help in your communities to make sure students are safe as they walk to school or wait at bus stops. If everybody pitches in to clear sidewalks and walkways it will make a tremendous difference. You might consider gathering a group of parents to clear away public areas, such as bus stops. If you have a residential association please contact them to help with bus stop clearing and urge them to help clear fallen trees, common sidewalks, and side streets for school buses if this has not been done already.

With everyone’s help and support, we help schools reopen in a safe and timely fashion. Thank you for your continued support of the safety of Rockledge Elementary students!

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To register, please see our link to Parent Portal on the side bar. Once you have registered online, you will receive an email that your ParentConnect XP user registration has been submitted.  Please print this email and bring it to school between 9:30-3:00, Monday-Friday and present a government issued I.D.  Your account will then be activated within 48 hours.  If you have any questions please call us at 703-491-2108.

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