Stoneville Elementary

Que es SPLASH?
SPLASH sumerge a hablantes nativos de
inglés en un entorno exclusivamente en
español. El contenido se imparte en
español y la lengua y literatura inglesa se
introduce a partir del segundo grado. Los
estudiantes se vuelven bilingües,
bialfabetizado y biculturales, y logran
una fluidez casi nativa en ambos idiomas.

What is SPLASH?
SPLASH immerses native English
speakers in a Spanish-only
environment. Content is delivered in
Spanish, with English Language Arts
introduced beginning in grade 2.
Students become bilingual, biliterate,
and bicultural, achieving near-native
fluency in both languages.

The Read Around Latin America: A Hispanic Heritage Literacy Night will take place on October 16, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The evening will begin at 6:00 pm in the classroom with a teacher presentation and suggestions for helping students at home. At 6:15 pm, students will travel across the campus to visit each country (grade level) and enjoy fun exhibits. At 7:00 pm, there will be a Kindergarten and first-grade music program. The Book Fair will also be open for shopping from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. This is a free family event celebrating reading, culture, and fun. Families are asked to return the bottom portion of the flyer to classroom teachers by October 9, including the student’s name, grade, and number of attendees.

On Wednesday, April 23, we will have our Kindergarten Registration Event from 3:00-6:00. The event will start in the cafeteria. We look forward to meeting our new students and their families. Parent Information Needed for Registration: *Certified Birth Certificate *Immunization Records *Proof of residence (street address) Ex. utility bill, lease/Mortgage paperwork, notarized letter of residency

This is a reminder for students and families of schools on the traditional calendar: 📅 Friday, April 11 – Early Release Day 📅 Saturday, April 12 – Sunday, April 20 – Spring Break (No School) 📅 Monday, April 21 – Holiday (No School) Enjoy a safe and restful Spring Break!

On Friday April 4th, we had the privilege of showcasing our SPLASH program to Representative Virginia Foxx, Senator Phil Berger, Representative Reece Pyrtle, Dr. Stover, and other local dignitaries. I take great pride in our program, and it was a wonderful opportunity to highlight the achievements of Stoneville Elementary. I would also like to extend my sincere gratitude to our parent and student panel for their participation. Everyone involved did an outstanding job. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our school community! -Mrs. Pruitt

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Our dental clinic is hosting a children' dental health expo next Thursday, March 27! This bilingual event is completely free for all children and their families, and it includes educational activities and giveaways to take home. The event will be going on 8:30am-4:00pm at the Governmental Center, and no RSVP is required. Also, there is a LIMITED number of appointment slots available for children 18 and under who don't have any form of dental insurance but are in need of dental services. Appointments MUST be scheduled in advance of the event. Families can call 336-342-8273 to inquire about appointments or to learn more. I've posted the flyer below and will post the flyer in Spanish as well. Thank you, Rachel Young

Rockingham County Schools will be hosting the 32nd annual Elementary All -County Chorus at Western Rockingham Middle School tonight at 6pm and the doors will be open at 5:30pm. There is no cost for admission, but donations are accepted and greatly appreciated. Students from elementary schools all across Rockingham County have been working very hard preparing for this amazing event. Under the direction of Dr. Brett Nolker and accompanied by Ed Spencer, students will work together to transform 5 pieces of music into a beautiful performance for the community to enjoy.

As a reminder the 15th Annual Catch the Reading Bug Community Reading Festival is Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 9 am - 2pm at Rockingham County Middle School!

Rockingham County Schools will be hosting the 32nd annual Elementary All -County Chorus at Western Rockingham Middle School on Friday, March 7th at 6pm and the doors will be open at 5:30pm. There is no cost for admission, but donations are accepted and greatly appreciated. Students from elementary schools all across Rockingham County have been working very hard preparing for this amazing event. Under the direction of Dr. Brett Nolker and accompanied by Ed Spencer, students will work together to transform 5 pieces of music into a beautiful performance for the community to enjoy.

📢 Important RCS Traditional Calendar Update! 📢 Due to recent weather delays and cancellations, adjustments have been made to the remainder of the 2024-2025 traditional school calendar. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure all instructional time is accounted for. The updated calendar can be found at https://www.rock.k12.nc.us/o/rcs/page/calendar

📚🏆 RCS Battle of the Books Competition! 🏆📚 Get ready to cheer on our amazing students as they showcase their reading skills at the RCS Battle of the Books! Join us at Rockingham Community College (RCC) in the ADT building for this exciting event: 📅 March 3 – Elementary School (9:30 AM) 📅 March 4 – Middle School (9:30 AM) 📅 March 5 – High School (9:30 AM) Good luck to all our participants! #RCSBattleOfTheBooks #ReadersAreLeaders #RCSReads #BookBattle #AcademicExcellence

📢 School Operations for February 21, 2025 📢 RCS will operate on a 3-hour delay for all students, staff will operate on a 2-hour delay. Childcare services will operate on their normal schedule.

RCS Alert: Due to worsening conditions, RCS is closed today (Feb. 20, 2025) for all students & staff. Students currently on an RCS bus will be safely taken to a school, and we will coordinate their return home. Stay safe!

RCS Update: The RCS 2-hour delay today, Feb. 20, 2025, includes all RCS childcare services. Our apologies for the additional message.

RCS Update: After evaluating road conditions & consulting local emergency officials, RCS will continue with a 2-hour delay for all students & staff on Feb. 20, 2025, including preschool childcare. We look forward to seeing everyone on our delayed schedule.

⏰ RCS on a Two-Hour Delay ⏰ On Feb. 20, 2025, Rockingham County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for all students & staff, including preschool childcare. Any activities before the delay are canceled. We are monitoring conditions & will update if further changes are needed.

💖 Happy Valentine’s Day from Rockingham County Schools! 💖 Today, we celebrate love, kindness and appreciation for the incredible students, staff and families who make our district so special! Whether it’s a smile from a friend, a heartfelt “thank you,” or a simple act of kindness, let’s spread love and kindness throughout our schools today and every day! #HappyValentinesDay #OurStudentsOurFuture #EducationWithHeart #WeLoveOurSchools