Dear Parents and Guardians,
We hope everyone has enjoyed the extra-long weekend and had a chance to relax and recharge together! We are so excited to welcome our students back to the classroom tomorrow morning to hear all about their adventures and jump back into our learning.
Domino’s Pizza Night
Today is our PTO Domino’s fundraiser until 10pm. Use code DN6 online or mention JCMES for call-in orders.
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Registration
The time has come to start registering students for Pre-K and Kindergarten for the 2026 - 2027 school year. Registration will begin February 24th. Families should register online at rcps.net prior to coming in. PreK students must be 4 by September 30, 2026, Kindergarten students must be 5 by September 30, 2026.
Registration Hours:
Tuesday, February 24th 9-3
Wednesday, February 25th 10-7 evening hours
Thursday, February 26th 9-3
Day of Play Wishlist
Get ready to play! We are officially counting down to National Day of Play on February 6th, and the excitement is already building!
Want to help make this the best event yet? You can be a part of the magic by visiting our Amazon Wishlist! With just a few clicks, you can donate exciting items that ship directly to John C., making it easier than ever to fuel the fun for our students.
Extra Class Pictures
We have extra class pictures available for purchase. If you are interested, they are $13.00 each. Please email Lolita (lwhetzel@rockingham.k12.va.us) if you would like to purchase one or have any questions.
Yearbooks
Yearbooks for the 2025–2026 school year are now on sale!
Price details:
$18.00 through March 14, 2026
$20.00 from March 15–April 30, 2026
To order, please visit https://www.strawbridge.net/ and enter the school code YB33518.
Thank you for your support, and we look forward to sharing another year of memories with your child!
Upcoming 3rd-5th Benchmark Assessments
We want to share a brief overview of the benchmark assessments students in Grades 4 and 5 will take during the second semester of this school year. Students will complete benchmark assessments in reading, math, science, and social studies. Benchmark assessments help teachers understand what students already know and where they may need additional support. These assessments are given during the school day and are aligned with the grade-level curriculum students are learning in class.
Benchmark assessments are graded and results are used to:
● Identify strengths and areas where students may need additional support
● Monitor progress over time
● Guide instructional planning at both the classroom and school levels
Most importantly, benchmark data helps teachers adjust instruction so all students continue learning all required material and receive the support or enrichment they need. Thank you for partnering with us to support your child’s learning. Please reach out with any questions.
Warmly,
Liza Coffman, Principal lcoffman@rockingham.k12.va.us
Jenna Rinker, Assistant Principal jrinker@rockingham.k12.va.us