In the Event of a Strike
In the event of a strike, Rockdale VAPA Magnet will remain open with regular school and office hours. Instruction will take place, and there will be staff on site for the safety of our students. YS and YDP activities will continue daily, and we will continue to provide meals for students. LAUSD will also send out additional personnel to support with safety and instruction. We remain optimistic that UTLA and LAUSD will reach an agreement. We will continue to keep you updated through our phone blasts, emails and texts, as this is a fluid situation.
Mark Your Calendars
January 7, 2019
Classes Resume-Second Semester
January 9, 2019
Rock'n Talk with the Principal
In the Event of a Work Stoppage
8:05 am and 2:45 pm
(Library)
January 16, 2019
PTA Meeting
6 pm
(Staff Lounge)
January 21, 2019
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
School & Playground Closed
January 22, 2019
School Site Council Meeting (SSC)
Agenda: SPSA, Budget Principal's Report, EL Update
4:30
(Library)
January 23, 2019
6th Grade Parent Meeting
8:00 am and 5:00 pm
January 28, 2019
Minimum Day-Teacher PD
Dismissal at 12:30
January 29, 2019
Student of the Month & 1st Semester Attendance Awards
8:30 am
January 31, 2019
Rock' n Talk with the Principal
February 5, 2019
100th Day of School
February 18, 2019
Presidents' Day Holiday
School & Playground Closed
Annual Fund Donations
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Relevant and real-world learning through field trips for ALL grade levels
Collaboration, deep-thinking, making real-world connections through drama instruction
At Rockdale, arts are integrated throughout the curriculum and also specifically taught. 2nd Grade Artists in Action with Mr. Rodriguez, our arts specialist teacher.
Movie Making: collaboration, literature, writing, visual arts and technology
3rd Grade Dancers and Choreographers at Inner-City Arts
After-school clubs thanks to our parent volunteers and teachers
ETK parents and students learning at our Family Arts Integration Night.
National School Lunch Day at Rockdale. Learning about healthy choices, higher learning, career choices, healthy cooking, and taking care of the Earth.
Family Arts Integration Night in 2nd Grade, creating "Urban Cityscapes"
6th Grade Families creating together during Family Arts Integration Night
Learning does not just happen in the classroom at Rockdale.
Teachers are life-long learners at Rockdale (integrating music and dance throughout the curriculum with Inner-City Arts professional development)
Sharing our stories through ceramics at Inner-City Arts
Fun at our Annual Costume Parade.
MORE fun at our Annual Costume Parade
What Makes Rockdale Different?
Rockdale VAPA Magnet Ranks #5 on in the LAUSD's Arts Equity Index
In a LA Times article, it was reported that "Research shows that arts education bolsters student achievement and contributes to stronger participation in student activities." Rockdale is proud to rank #5 out of just 35 schools in LAUSD to receive an "A" rating on LAUSD's Art Equity Index. At Rockdale, our entire community is committed to making sure that the arts is an integral part of our students' education. http://schools.latimes.com/en/grading-the-arts/
Octavia E. Butler Pilot Project with The Huntington
Octavia E. Butler (1947–2006) was a renowned, award-winning, local, African American, female science fiction writer. Her papers have resided at The Huntington since 2008. The Huntington’s Education Department worked with our entire student body on a creative art project in which the students became the illustrators of Octavia E. Butler’s work. In addition, our fifth and sixth graders worked with The Huntington’s educators on a science fiction writing project, using Butler’s work as inspiration for their own writing. Want to know more about this unique, learning experience? Please check out the post in Verso, the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens' blog . We thank The Huntington for their generous, ongoing support. Every student at Rockdale visits The Huntington annually.
Make Yosemite Drive Safer-Help Us Raise $50,000
Rockdale has partnered with local non-profit The Eagle Rock Association (TERA) on an initiative to make Yosemite Drive safer for our students. As part of this effort, TERA applied for a $50,000 grant to fund community workshops and develop a community driven plan to improve safety on Yosemite and is now a finalist for a #FundMyStreets community grant! In order to be considered for the award, we need your support on Twitter. Please help us by retweeting our #FundMyStreets video (link below and filmed outside of Rockdale)! Link to our #FundMyStreets Video:
https://twitter.com/TERA90041/status/1080279852299608064 Link to create a twitter account (in case you don’t have one):
https://help.twitter.com/en/create-twitter-account
A panel of expert judges will award up to $50,000 to the finalist with the best plan and video. Every retweet will support our submission to win this award! Your retweet will improve our chances of winning the $50,000 award to improve road safety on Yosemite Drive.We look forward to seeing you on Twitter. Thank you for your support.
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ROCKDALE VAPA ROCKS!
Research indicates that the arts lead to greater academic progress as well as social and emotional growth in students. That is why the Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet community is committed to weaving the arts and standard curricula together to create a richer and more meaningful learning experience for our students. The visual arts, vocal and instrumental music, drama and dance are discretely taught at each grade level, and are also integrated throughout the curriculum.
Do you want your child to attend Rockdale? Call our Main Office at (323) 255-6793 to schedule a tour. The 2019-20 Magnet Application period is now closed, but you can still submit a late application for Fall 2019. All new students wishing to attend Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet in grades 1-6 must complete an application. Transportation to Rockdale is not available. Apply online at: http://echoices.lausd.net/
2017-18 Honor Roll School
Rockdale VAPA Magnet has been named a 2017-18 Honor Roll School by the Educational Results Partnership (ERP) and the Campaign for Business and Education Excellence (CBEE). The 2017-18 Honor Roll recognizes public elementary, middle, and high schools that demonstrate high levels of student academic achievement, improvement in achievement over time, and reduction in achievement gaps.
DAILY SCHEDULE
8:00 am Line-up Bell
8:02 am School Day Begins
9:45 am-10:05 am Recess- ETK-3rd
10:10-10:30 am Recess-4th-6th
11:45 am-12:30 pm Lunch-ETK-3rd
12:15-1:00 pm Lunch-4th-6th
2:30 pm Dismissal
(Tuesdays: Dismissal at 1:30)
OFFICE HOURS: 7:30 am-4:30 pm
National School Lunch Day at Rockdale
Helpful Links
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2017-18 Honor Roll School
