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November Gopher Gazette

Posted Date: 11/01/25 (9:00 AM)
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Gopher Gazette

Monthly news and updates

November 1, 2025
A November 2025 calendar with upcoming events listed for December.

Principal's News

Dear Families,
Welcome to November at Rock Crusher Elementary! This month brings several exciting events for our students and families:
  • November 4: Our 5th grade students will showcase their science fair projects during the school day.
  • November 5 (5–6:30 PM): Families are invited to explore the experiments at our Title I Family Involvement STEM Night including The Science Guy!
  • November 6 (4:30 PM): Our School Advisory Council and PTO Meeting will be held—everyone is welcome to attend.
  • November 20: Our Annual Thanksgiving Feast will take place. Information has been sent home with students. We appreciate your support and patience as we welcome many families for this special event.
Please Note - There will be no school on November 10th and 11th due to Veteran's Day. Thanksgiving Break will be November 24th - 28th.
As we move through the school year, our students are beginning to show greater independence—following classroom routines and completing academic tasks with growing confidence. These life skills are essential and will serve them well into adulthood. Thank you for your continued support as we guide and coach your children each day.
With Thanksgiving approaching, we look forward to meaningful moments both at school and at home. Rock Crusher is truly blessed—with our students, staff, families, and community. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with your children and watch them grow into kind, capable future citizens.
Take time this Thanksgiving to reflect on your personal blessings and cherish what matters most—our children.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Rock Crusher!
Warmly,
Amanda Haynes
Principal

 

Counselor's Corner

🧡 A Note from Your School Counselor
Happy November! This month is a time for gratitude, kindness, and reflection. As we head into the holiday season, we’re focusing on building empathy and thankfulness in our school community. I’m so proud of how our students are learning to support one another and practice positive behaviors every day!

🎄Now we enter a month of thankfulness and a little break to spend time with family and friends. With that in mind, the upcoming holidays may stir up a variety of emotions that are not always positive. If you need additional support during this season, please call for a list of community programs that may be useful to you and your situation. 

🌻 This Month’s Counseling Theme: Gratitude & Kindness
November’s theme encourages students to notice and appreciate the good around them, big or small!

💬 Counselor Tip for Parents
Encourage your child to share something they’re thankful for each day!
Try a “Gratitude Jar” at home—every family member adds a note about something they’re grateful for. Read them together at the end of the month.

🦃 November Character Traits: Citizenship & Honesty
We’re celebrating students who exemplify Good Citizenship and are truthful in all situations.

💛 Quote of the Month
“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” — Aesop

Kindly,
Tabetha Harrison, RCE Counselor
 

Title I Time

November is Family Engagement in Education Month! This is a time to celebrate the imperative role all of our families play in their students’ education. When families and schools work together, children are motivated to excel. The following weblink provides ideas to help celebrate this month and ways your family can engage in school related conversations and activities.

Please join us in celebrating Family Engagement Month by attending our Thanksgiving Feast. Your student will bring home more information about this event.
Family Engagement Ideas

Parent & Family Engagement Title 1 STEM Night

Our annual Title 1 STEM Night is coming on November 5th from 5-6:30pm. We will have hands-on activities and science show at 5:45pm. Winners of our school Science Fair will also be announced.
We will be selling Science kits that your child can purchase and do at home. Science Night will be aligned with K-5 Science Standards.

No food will be served at this event.                    

RCE Thanksgiving Feast

On Thursday, November 20 we are inviting all parents to join their child(ren) for our Annual Thanksgiving Feast that will be served during your child’s regular lunch time. We highly encourage families to pre-purchase your meal tickets. A flyer came home recently with your child that details the purchasing of tickets. Tickets can be purchased online until November 14th at the link below or purchased the day of in cash only. Please contact the school for any additional information.
 
Thank you,
Michelle Larock
Cafeteria Manager
Thanksgiving Feast Ticket

Community Agencies for Holiday Help

Please use the information listed below if you would like holiday assistance for your family.

Citrus County Thanksgiving Feeding Alliance & Christmas Angel Program
(352) 513-4960 or email cctfainfo@gmail.com to get link for more information.

Super Substitutes


RCE is looking for awesome people to join our team as a substitute.

If interested, please contact (352) 795-2010
 

Student Absences

It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to provide a written statement indicating the reason for the absence within 2 days of the student’s return to school. If this is not provided, the absence will be unexcused.

The written statement must include:
· Date the excuse is written
· Date(s) of absence
· Full name of student
· Reason for absence
· Day time phone number of parent/guardian
· Signature of the parent or guardian
 

Contact information


If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:


  • (352) 795-2010
  • haynesa@citrusschools.org
  • https://rce.citrusschools.org/
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