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Dear Two Rock families, Please read an important update from our TRUSD Board.

Please join us for our TK / Kindergarten informational night. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Bobcat Family, way to start this school year off strong! Congratulations to our Students of the Month for August! We are excited to have your students with us, and are looking forward to an amazing fall season. Please read the September Parent Newsletter attached.

Welcome to our new and returning Bobcat Families! We are excited to have you with us for the 2024-2025 school year. Please see the newsletter below for information from Principal Owens.

Two Rock Union Elementary School Teacher Kimberly Lloyd, a second-grade teacher with experience in special education, was named Sonoma County’s Teacher of the Month for November 2023. She was presented with the award during a rally on Monday attended by the school’s 125 students, 20 employees, and Two Rock Principal Stephen Owens. Lloyd’s husband, Dylan, and 7-year-old twin boys, Miles and Harrison, were surprise guests at the rally. “Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. This means a lot,” Lloyd said after the rally about receiving the award. “As all of us teachers know, we work tirelessly . . . day in and day out, even on our breaks, and something like this makes you feel like people know that about you. It really feels good to feel appreciated.” The Sonoma County Teacher of the Month award recognizes educators who go above and beyond for their students. The Sonoma County Office of Education runs the award program in partnership with Community First Credit Union, as well as Hot 101.7, and Froggy 92.9. Nominations for stellar teachers are solicited from families and community members via on-air ads played on both stations. Winners are awarded a $500 classroom supply gift card from Community First Credit Union, as well as a plaque, flowers, and balloons. A nomination that Lloyd received touted her dedication to her students and the broader Two Rock community. “Kim is an incredible teacher to her students and colleagues,” the nomination said. “She is constantly finding ways to engage her students above and beyond the given curriculum, and will stay late to tutor students that may need extra help. She takes on extra duties with ease, and looks to help her fellow teachers whenever they need it.” Lloyd began teaching second grade three years ago, though she got her start at the elementary school as a special education teacher in 2016. In addition to her role as a teacher, she also serves as a mentor to new teachers on the campus, Owens said. She’s been a sounding board for him, too, Owens added. “I’ve always gone to Kim when I’ve had an issue, or a question, or (needed) some advice as to who to talk to,” Owens said. “She’s always given me sound advice and had me look at things in a different manner which made outcomes a little better. I’m very happy and very proud to have Mrs. Lloyd receive this award.” Dr. Amie Carter, Sonoma County superintendent of schools, praised Lloyd for the leadership she has shown on the Two Rock campus. “The support and advice I received from professional mentors during my first years as an educator was invaluable,” Carter said. “Teacher leaders like Mrs. Lloyd help uplift the educators around them, and that ultimately raises the quality of learning for all of our students.” Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond for their students? Nominations for this program can be submitted at www.sonomacountyteacher.com, or via Froggy 92.9 or Hot 101.7.

Two Rock Union School District September 17, 2021 Two Rock News The music program at Two Rock will start in approximately two weeks. The music program was suspended last school year due to the pandemic. Mr. Paul Rodriguez, the instructor will teach music to each class one day a week. Each class is 30 minutes long. Parent Volunteers Two Rock will begin asking for parent volunteers in the upcoming weeks. The requirements for a parent volunteer are; must be vaccinated COVID-19 and show verification, masking, and TB test. More information will be provided later this month. If you have any questions, please contact me at sowens@trusd.org. Cardboard Challenge Friday October 1, 2021 Two Rock will hold its cardboard challenge. Students will together and use problem solving skills to create a Cardboard Arcade. Cardboard Challenge Back to School Night Slide DecK Mask Guidelines The Sonoma County Department of Public Health and Sonoma County Office of Education strongly recommends students and school employees wear masks outdoors. Two Rock teachers, staff and I will encourage students to wear masks outdoors. Teachers will offer mask breaks throughout the day. The site has many spare masks available for students should a mask become dirty or wet. Updated Masking Guiding. 9.1.21 CDPH Guidance Students should have a cloth or two ply mask as described in the guidelines. Each teacher is supplied with masks should a student lose or forget their masks. Gaiters and bandanas are not acceptable face coverings. Coast Guard Liaison Ashley Inman has graciously volunteered to be the liaison between Coast Guard families and Two Rock School. Ashley’s contact information ashley.inman09@gmail.com COVID-19 Testing for Students Student COVID-19 tests have begun in all grades. Each Tuesday a student group (TKK-2 and 3-6) tests for COVID-19. Parents may still sign their child up using the parent consent for below. The Sonoma County Department of Public Health recommends COVID-19 testing for school employees and students. Sonoma County Office of Public Health recommends that students are testing for COVID-19 regularly. Two Rock will offer and provide COVID-19 testing for students at school at bi-weekly intervals. The testing is done through Color, a state of California sponsored testing platform. Color Testing Information. Color is used widely throughout school districts in the county. There is no cost to the family for testing. However, parents must consent to having their child tested at the school site. It will be done by class and in most cases done by the student. Students in TKK may have an adult assist with the swabbing of the nose to complete the test. Parents must use the online consent form to consent for testing. Use the link below to fill out the consent form. Parent Consent for COVID-19 Testing It is the goal of Two Rock Elementary School to keep the school free of COVID-19 and take all the necessary precautions to prevent infections. Students will follow appropriate hygiene guidelines such as washing hands when entering their classroom, hand sanitizing stations are located in several locations on the campus. Please have your child bring a refillable water bottle, there are three refilling stations located on the campus to fill with water. Drinking fountains will not be operable at the start of school. Please Review the Exposure and Quarantine Chart on the link below. It contains important information concerning when to quarantine and not for students. Exposure and Quarantine Chart Two Rock Elementary School Schedule 8:15 Playground open 8:30 School Starts 10:10 -10:30 Recess 12:00- 12:40 Lunch Recess 2:00 TK/K Dismissal M-T-TH-F 3:00 Grades 1-6 M-T-TH-F Wednesday 1:45 Dismissal Whole School Friday Folders When necessary a green folder will be sent home with the oldest sibling containing important school information and upcoming events. Upcoming Events October 4-8: Fall Conference Week All students dismissed at 12pm LCAP LCAP Goals All students will be proficient in grade level standards. Parents will be provided with appropriate opportunities to be involved in the students’ education. Provide a safe, secure, environment for students. Students will be engaged in their learning in order to be successful. Parent Resources: Math Homework Resources for Parents Literacy Resources at Home Questions About Child's Day in School Homework Without Tears New Students Counseling Group at Two Rock Hello Parents! Every year, our counselors offer a support group for our new students here at Two Rock. This group involves learning social skills through games and art projects. If you or your children are interested, please let us know! Our group will start in the middle of October and will run for about 6-8 weeks.

Two Rock Union School District February11, 2022 News Two Rock Elementary School was awarded the designation of Purple Star School. This is the inaugural award; only 32 schools in the state of California were awarded the Purple Star Designation. Purple Star Schools are committed and equipped to meet the needs of military connected students and families. California Purple Star School Designation Program (Purple Star Program) seeks to reduce the burden on military-connected students and their families by articulating the most critical transition supports for military-connected students and their families by publicly designating schools that meet certain requirements. Two Rock offers student enrichment in areas of outdoor education, yoga, legos, garden club; interventions in math and reading, counseling service for students, and rich learning environments for all students who attend Two Rock Elementary School. Programs Getting vaccinated Sonoma County Vaccine Information and wearing a mask are some of the best ways to protect yourself and others. ● Get tested Sonoma County COVID-19 testing information ● Stay home if sick COVID-19 Testing for Students COVID-19 testing is an effective way to help prevent the spread of the virus. In thelast two weeks leading up to Winter Break three students tested positive for COVID-19. I strongly encourage families to sign up for the COLOR PCR TESTING Platform for COVID-19 if they have not yet done so. There is no cost to the families, students test on campus regularly or if a student tests positive in their class. Students who test may be placed on modified quarantine and continue to attend school with negative COVID-19 test results. Parent Consent for COVID-19 Testing COVID UPDATE On Wednesday February 16, 2022 Sonoma County will rescind many mask requirements for indoors use. However, this new order does not include schools. All students in the state of California will still be required to wear a mask. This link Order of the Health Officer (Feb 9, 22 contains information for the new masking guidelines. Attendance Please bring your child to school prior to 8:30. It is disruptive to the class when a student arrives late. When students arrive late, they may miss out on important information. Parent Volunteers Parents may volunteer in a class by completing the The Rock Elementary SchoolVolunteer Application Form and the Vaccination Verification or Consent to Testing Form. All volunteers must wear a mask while on campus and verify COVID-19 vaccination status or provide a negative testresult taken no more than 72 hours prior to volunteering. All volunteers must have a TBscreen from a medical official. Two Rock has a nurse who can provide the TB assessment at the school. Call the office for dates when the nurse is on campus. Forms can be picked up in the main office. Parent LCAP Advisory Committee Member We are looking for a parent to participate in in the LCAP Advisory Committee. The committee provides important input on the District’s budget and educational programs. The meeting dates are the third Thursday of each month. All we need is one or two parents for the committee. Please contact the main office if interested. Upcoming Events In February Lincoln’s Birthday Observed - February 14, 2022 No School Presidents Day - February 21, 2022 No School LCAP Parent Advisory Meeting - February 17, 2022 at 3:15 PM at the Staff Lounge LCAP LCAP Goals 1. All students will be proficient in grade level standards. 2. Parents will be provided with appropriate opportunities to be involved in the students’ education. 3. Provide a safe, secure, environment for students. 4. Students will be engaged in their learning in order to be successful.

The 100th day of school celebration was a total success! Many of the student dressed as honored elders or with 100s outfits. Thank you all for working with your kids on their fabulous outfits!! Grades rotated through each other's classrooms, and paraded around the school. At the end of the day the students formed a 100 on the playground. Good times had by all!

December News I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving Holiday. There are only two more weeks before Winter Break. Friday December 17 is a minimum day with a 12:00 dismissal for all students. The Winter Break December 20 - January 3, 2022. Students return to school on January 4, 2022. The second semester will begin January 4 when students return to school It is hard to believe that December is here. The school year is nearly half over, the semester will end on December 17, 2021. Holiday Show December 15, 2021 at 12:45 Two Rock students will perform a song or poem by grade level. Parents are invited to this winter event which will be held outside on the black top adjacent to the lower parking lot. Masks will be required for those who attend this event. Students will perform under the solar panels. Parents may bring a folding lawn chair if desired. We have a limited number of chairs. Students will be dismissed from school once the Holiday Show is over. Student Report Cards Report cards will be given to students on December 17 to take home. Reading Over the Holidays Studies have shown that students who read for pleasure have a big difference in their educational performance. In fact reading for pleasure is more likely to determine whether a child does well at school than their social or economic backgrounds. Below are links containing suggestions for books for students. Recommended Books for Holiday Reading Goodreads Books for Elementary Age Students COVID UPDATE COVID Holiday Travel Guidance from CDPH Two Rock continues to offer COVID-19 PCR testing on Tuesdays for participating students. COVID-19 PCR tests are covered by the state of California. Please note, guidance now allows the use of both antigen (rapid test) and PCR tests regardless of symptoms. Home tests are not allowed. Pediatric Vaccine Rollout Pediatric vaccination clinics for students age 5 - 11 years of age started November 9, 2021. Information about the clinics can be found in the Pediatric Vacc ine Clinic link. Information is in English and Spanish. Vaccination status does not affect students for either full quarantine or modified quarantine. The clinics are held after school to avoid missing instructional time during the school day. Amazon Smile Fundraiser Amazon Smile Two Rock School is registered with Amazon Smile, a fund raising body of Amazon. Please sign up using the link and a percentage of the sale will go to school programs at Two Rock. AmazonSmile is a way customers can support their favorite charitable organization every time they shop with Amazon, at no additional cost. Attendance School begins at 8:30 daily, please ensure your students arrive on time each day. Students arriving late disrupts the learning environment for the class and your child. Independent Study For families who leave for an extended period during the holidays, please contact your child’s teacher or Mariela Lozano in the front office for an independent study packet. It is important that students maintain an academic routine while away from school for an extended period and the school receives important attendance dollars if a child completes the independent study packet. Math Resources If your child needs assistance with math at home, Youtube has math video tutorials. They contain math facts such as multiplication, adding and subtracting for all grade levels. Khan Academy Math Resources grade 3-5 Math Resources From California Dept of Education You tube Math Tutorials Parent Volunteers Parents may volunteer in a class by completing the The Rock Elementary School Volunteer Application Form and the Vaccination Verification or Consent to Testing Form. All volunteers must wear a mask while on campus and verify COVID-19 vaccination status or provide a negative test result taken no more than 72 hours prior to volunteering. All volunteers must have a TB screen from a medical official. Two Rock has a nurse who can provide the TB assessment at the school. Call the office for dates when the nurse is on campus. Forms can be picked up in the main office. Parent LCAP Advisory Committee Member We are looking for a parent to participate in in the LCAP Advisory Committee. The committee provides important input on the District’s budget and educational programs. The meeting dates are the third Thursday of each month. All we need is one or two parents for the committee. Please contact the main office if interested. COVID-19 Testing for Students Student COVID-19 tests have begun in all grades. Each Tuesday a student group (TKK-2 and 3-6) tests for COVID-19. Parents may still sign their child up using the parent consent for below. The Sonoma County Department of Public Health recommends COVID-19 testing for school employees and students. Sonoma County Office of Public Health recommends that students are testing for COVID-19 regularly. Two Rock will offer and provide COVID-19 testing for students at school at bi-weekly intervals. The testing is done through Color, a state of California sponsored testing platform. Color Testing Information. Color is used widely throughout school districts in the county. There is no cost to the family for testing. However, parents must consent to having their child tested at the school site. It will be done by class and in most cases done by the student. Students in TKK may have an adult assist with the swabbing of the nose to complete the test. Parents must use the online consent form to consent for testing. Use the link below to fill out the consent form. Parent Consent for COVID-19 Testing Friday Folders When necessary a green folder will be sent home with the oldest sibling containing important school information and upcoming events. Lost and Found If you notice your student is missing a sweater/jacket, water bottle or facemasks there are a couple hanging on the hooks outside the school office. Upcoming Events In December School Board Meeting - December 9, 2021 @ 4:30 ELAC - December 10, 2021 @ 8:30 Rm 10 Coffee with the Principal - 9:15-9:45 in bench at front of school Holiday Show - December 15, 2021 @ 12:45 Minimum Day - December 17, 2021 all students dismissed at 12:00 Winter Break - December 20- January 3, 2022. LCAP LCAP Goals All students will be proficient in grade level standards. Parents will be provided with appropriate opportunities to be involved in the students’ education. Provide a safe, secure, environment for students. Students will be engaged in their learning in order to be successful.

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December/January News Holiday traditions are important and there are many ways to celebrate with family and friends safely and protect your health. The CDC and CDPH offer tips to enjoy a safe and healthy Holiday Season and minimize the risk of COVID-19 among family and friends. Getting vaccinated Sonoma County Vaccine Information and wearing a mask are some of the best ways to protect yourself and others. Get tested Sonoma County COVID-19 testing information Stay home if sick If you travel visit CDC’s Travel tips. Students were sent home with iHelath antigen testing kits. These kits are to be used to test your child before returning to school on January 4, 2022. There are two tests in the packet, test on January 1, 2022 and January 3, 2022 before students come to school. Reminder for Returning To School in January. Students should be tested for COVID-19 before returning to school on January 4, 2022. All students and school staff are required to wears masks at school If a child is sick or has COVID-19 symptoms, your child needs to remain at home until symptoms clear or a negative COVID-19 test. Test results are valid only when conducted at a school site, clinic, lab or medical provider. COVID-19 Testing for Students COVID-19 testing is an effective way to help prevent the spread of the virus. In the last two weeks leading up to Winter Break three students tested positive for COVID-19. I strongly encourage families to sign up for the COLOR PCR TESTING Platform for COVID-19 if they have not yet done so. There is no cost to the families, students test on campus regularly or if a student tests positive in their class. Students who test may be placed on modified quarantine and continue to attend school with negative COVID-19 test results. Each Tuesday a student group (TKK-2 and 3-6) tests for COVID-19. Parents may still sign their child up using the parent consent for below. The Sonoma County Department of Public Health recommends COVID-19 testing for school employees and students. Sonoma County Office of Public Health recommends that students are testing for COVID-19 regularly. Two Rock will offer and provide COVID-19 testing for students at school at bi-weekly intervals. The testing is done through Color, a state of California sponsored testing platform. Color Testing Information. Color is used widely throughout school districts in the county. There is no cost to the family for testing. However, parents must consent to having their child tested at the school site. It will be done by class and in most cases done by the student. Students in TKK may have an adult assist with the swabbing of the nose to complete the test. Parents must use the online consent form to consent for testing. Use the link below to fill out the consent form. Parent Consent for COVID-19 Testing Reading Over the Holidays Studies have shown that students who read for pleasure have a big difference in their educational performance. In fact reading for pleasure is more likely to determine whether a child does well at school than their social or economic backgrounds. Below are links containing suggestions for books for students. Recommended Books for Holiday Reading Goodreads Books for Elementary Age Students COVID UPDATE COVID Holiday Travel Guidance from CDPH Two Rock continues to offer COVID-19 PCR testing on Tuesdays for participating students. COVID-19 PCR tests are covered by the state of California. Please note, guidance now allows the use of both antigen (rapid test) and PCR tests regardless of symptoms. Home tests are not allowed. Pediatric Vaccine Availability Throughout Sonoma County at No Cost to Families Pediatric vaccination clinics for students age 5 - 11 1. Information about the clinics can be found in the Pediatric Vaccine Clinic link. Information is in English and Spanish. Vaccination status does not affect students for either full quarantine or modified quarantine. The clinics are held after school to avoid missing instructional time during the school day. Attendance When we return to school in January, let’s make a positive New Year’s Resolution and be on time each day. Independent Study For families who leave for an extended period during the holidays, please contact your child’s teacher or Mariela Lozano in the front office for an independent study packet. It is important that students maintain an academic routine while away from school for an extended period and the school receives important attendance dollars if a child completes the independent study packet. Parent Volunteers Parents may volunteer in a class by completing the The Rock Elementary School Volunteer Application Form and the Vaccination Verification or Consent to Testing Form. All volunteers must wear a mask while on campus and verify COVID-19 vaccination status or provide a negative test result taken no more than 72 hours prior to volunteering. All volunteers must have a TB screen from a medical official. Two Rock has a nurse who can provide the TB assessment at the school. Call the office for dates when the nurse is on campus. Forms can be picked up in the main office. Parent LCAP Advisory Committee Member We are looking for a parent to participate in in the LCAP Advisory Committee. The committee provides important input on the District’s budget and educational programs. The meeting dates are the third Thursday of each month. All we need is one or two parents for the committee. Please contact the main office if interested. Lost and Found All lost and found items will be taken to a donation center unless claimed within the first week of school upon return on january 4th 2022. Items are hanging outside of the office or room 4 on the hooks. Upcoming Events In January Antigen at Home Testing 1st test January 1 & 2nd test January 3. Return to School - January 4, 2022 Winter Break - December 20- January 3, 2022. LCAP LCAP Goals All students will be proficient in grade level standards. Parents will be provided with appropriate opportunities to be involved in the students’ education. Provide a safe, secure, environment for students. Students will be engaged in their learning in order to be successful.