First grade students are working on reindeer research in the library this week. They did an amazing job!
The RCS 2024 District Science Fair award ceremony was held on December 5th at Osborne Baptist Church in Eden, NC recognizing students’ achievements in science comprehension and presentation through science project displays and interviews . A total of 81 projects were entered in the science fair to compete for the chance to advance to the Region 5 Science Fair to be held at Parkland High School on February 15, 2025. First and second place award recipients advance to the Regional Competition. Congrats to all competitors and all the best to those advancing to Regionals!!
Dillard Academy held a Winter Wonderland night for families on December 5th. Students were able make ornaments, reindeer food, visit the book fair, and meet Santa and his wife. To conclude the evening first and second grade students performed "Gnome for the Holidays". Chorus and drums also perform during this event. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend. We had an amazing night!
Second grade students from Dillard Academy visited the Mayodan Moravian Church yesterday. They learned about how people and events shape our community.
Dillard Academy students are ready for the science fair!
Dear Parents,
With cold temperatures here and winter fast approaching, we wanted to take a minute to remind you of the Remote Learning Choice Boards that are available on the Dillard Academy website. If our district leadership team calls for a remote learning day due to inclement weather, these choice boards are available for students. If you have any questions, please reach out to us!
https://www.rock.k12.nc.us/o/das/page/remote-learning-choiceboards
First and second grade made gnomes with clay and 5th grade made gnomes houses out of paper towel rolls! It’s always nice to collaborate to make our school look ready for this holiday season!
Collaborative art from 3rd grade! They made the houses for our gnomes!
RCS would like to invite our community to attend the RCS District Science Fair on Thursday, December 5th at Osborne Baptist Church in Eden. Elementary students will present projects from 8:30 - 11:00am with awards presented at 11am and secondary students will present projects from 11:30am - 2pm with awards presented at 2pm!
Kindergarten did their annual turkey trot. They disguised their turkeys after reading "Turkey Trouble". They were so excited to show off their turkeys to the school.
Lots of science fun the week before Thanksgiving, exploring the air we breathe!! We created a chemical reaction using baking soda and vinegar, then extinguished a candle flame with the carbon dioxide it created! Then we cleaned old pennies with a salt and vinegar solution that works on copper.
This Thanksgiving, let's give thanks for the teachers who inspire us, the staff who support us, the parents & guardians who guide us and the students who light up our schools. Together, we make a difference every day. 🦃 Grateful for our RCS families & team! Happy Thanksgiving!!
Dear Dillard Academy Families,
You are invited to our Winter Wonderland Title I Family Literacy Night on December 5, 2024. We will have our literacy stations, Book Fair Family Night & special guests (Santa & Mrs. Claus) from 4:45-5:45 p.m. Our 1st/2nd grade Holiday Program will begin at 6:00 p.m.
We hope to see you there! It’s going to be a great evening of holiday family fun.
Please RSVP by Dec. 3rd for planning purposes. Thank you!
Our book fair has arrived. Students will be able to preview the book fair on December 2nd. Purchases can be made starting December 3rd. Here is the website for you to add funds to your child's e-wallet. Parents can also shop online beginning December 2nd.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/johnwdillardacademy
Save the Date!! December 5th : Book Fair Family Night/Winter Wonderland 4:45 to 5:45 and 1st and 2nd grades will perform at 6:00
Art Room Fundraiser!
We have partnered with Square 1 Art, a company that turns your child’s art into just about anything you can imagine, for an art room fundraiser! Information came home with your child!
Just click on the link below and it will take you to the website. Then click on art search, type in Dillard Academy and your child’s name and you should be able to see their artwork!
Orders have to be in by December 5!
Message Mrs. Stevens with any questions!
https://shop.square1art.com/Shop/view-all-products
Students are really enjoying Lego Club. Thank you Mrs. Turman!
On November 20, 2024 the RCS Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting will be held from 8:30 - 9:30 am and the RCS Board of Education Meeting will be held at 10:00am at the RCS Administrative Offices , 511 Harrington Highway, Eden, NC .
RCS is actively recruiting bus drivers! Bus drivers can work full time or as little as 3 hours a day. More information can be found at the link: https://rockinghamnc.ted.peopleadmin.com/hire/index.aspx
Third grade had the best trip together to Old Salem on Friday!! Thank you to all our families that came along and helped out in our groups! We had a great day learning!
