Split Rock Elementary

WOW! We certainly finished strong—what an incredible couple of weeks at "The Rock!"

I must commend our staff for their hard work in completing our universal screenings and holding thoughtful data meetings. We are excited about the plans and processes we have in place to continue meeting the needs of our Wildcats when we return, ensuring every student continues to grow and thrive.

It was also a fantastic Spirit Week! A huge thank you to our PTO for organizing the week-long themes that brought so much energy and excitement to our building. From pajamas to hat day, our students showed tremendous school spirit and participation.

In addition, our 1st Annual Battle of the Books competition was a tremendous success. I am so proud of all of our participants, coaches, and families who helped make this reading-filled event such a special experience for everyone involved. Be sure to check out the team pictures below.

It is my hope that all of our Wildcats and their families have a terrific winter recess filled with time to relax and enjoy friends and loved ones. As a reminder, winter recess runs from February 14–February 22, and we look forward to welcoming our Split Rockers back on Monday, February 23. Let’s come back rested, rejuvenated, and ready to learn!

BE AWESOME!

Mr. Kimpland

I know the past couple of weeks have made it a bit challenging to fully settle into a routine, but I want to sincerely commend our Wildcats and staff for continuing to show up, stay focused, and do their very best. That perseverance speaks volumes about the strength of our school community.

This week, we successfully completed our Winter Universal Screening in both literacy and math. We are excited to celebrate the progress our students have made and equally excited to use this data thoughtfully to plan next best steps. This allows us to continue meeting the individual needs of our Wildcats and ensure ongoing growth as learners.

Looking ahead, we are excited to announce our January Wildcats of the Month and Golden Award recipients next week. Be sure to check out our next newsletter, where we will proudly showcase our winners.

As we continue to battle cold temperatures and snowy conditions, this is a great time to remind families that hats, gloves, and winter jackets are essential each day—even on days when we may not head outside for recess. Staying prepared helps keep everyone safe and comfortable.

We are also looking forward to Spirit Week, which will take place Monday, February 9 through Friday, February 13. More details below.

Stay warm, enjoy the weekend!

BE AWESOME!

Mr. Kimpland

I cannot tell you how impressed I am with both our Wildcats and our staff. Returning from a break can sometimes be challenging, but our Split Rock community did an amazing job. It did not take much time at all for students to settle back in and get into their routines, which is truly a testament to how wonderful our Split Rockers are.

We would also like to congratulate our Wildcats of the Month and Golden Award winners for December. These awards were broadcast during Tuesday’s announcements, and photos of our winners can be found below. Job well done to these students for excelling in all areas while consistently upholding our building-wide expectations of Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe, and Be Present. Very impressive work!

Looking ahead, we are excited to begin our Book Buddy Program. Once a month, grade levels will partner together to read with one another, fostering a love of reading while building meaningful connections across grade levels. Through shared reading experiences, discussions, and collaborative activities, students will continue to strengthen literacy skills, social interactions, and their sense of community at Split Rock.

We look forward to continuing this great momentum into next week and hope to see many of you on Friday, January 16, at Family Bingo Night from 6:00–7:30 p.m. in the Split Rock Cafeteria (see flyer below).

Have a great weekend!

BE AWESOME!

Mr. Kimpland