Family Newsletter

Exciting Week at Rock Springs

Hello!

Our Fall Campfire Festival is Nov. 19th from 4:30 to 6:30. We are so excited for this event, and there are lots of fun things to do.

Consider helping us make this event a success.

Please take a look and sign up for your preferred activity.

Thank you so much for your time and support. We couldn't do what we do without you.

Volunteer for the Fall Campout Festival

A colorful cartoon festival flyer featuring a red bird mascot roasting a marshmallow over a campfire surrounded by autumn leaves and pine trees.

"Adventure Awaits! Festival de Fogata de Otoño, Presentado por la PTA de Rock Springs, 19 de Noviembre 4:30–6:30 PM, ¡Diversión para toda la familia!, Música, Camiones de comida, Manualidades, $7 Camiseta Tie-Dye, Presentaciones, Exhibiciones, Juegos, $2 Antojo S'more, Juegos en el campamento, Manualidades de fogata, Sendero de aprendizaje de aventura, Conexiones con la comunidad, Con Lluvia o con Sol, Rock Springs Elementary, Every Student, Every Adventure, Every Day Counts!" colorful cartoon flyer featuring a red bird mascot roasting a marshmallow over a campfire surrounded by autumn leaves and pine trees.

Fall Campfire Festival – Rock Springs PTA

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Presented by Rock Springs PTA

Date and Time

November 19th
4:30 – 6:30 PM

Location

Rock Springs Elementary

Rain or Shine

Activities and Features

Family Fun
Music
Food Trucks
Crafts
$7 Tie-Dye
Performances
Displays
Games
$2 S'more Treat
Campground Games
Campfire Crafts
Adventure Learning Trail
Community Connections

School Motto

Every Student, Every Adventure, Every Day Counts!

A cartoon woodpecker mascot wearing a backpack and carrying craft supplies walks toward a large nest and picnic basket overflowing with art materials, surrounded by autumn leaves.

Un volante colorido con fondo degradado de verde a azul, decorado con hojas de otoño en tonos naranja y amarillo, que presenta una ilustración de un pájaro carpintero animado vestido con mochila y ropa de explorador, rodeado de materiales de manualidades y una cesta con útiles escolares.

Parents needed! Join the Nest Builders

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Meeting Details

Monday, November 16
Room #48
8:15 AM

Stay for 1 hour or more. Childcare provided.

Help us get ready for the Fall Festival

The Nest Builders are looking for parents to volunteer as Craft Supply Organizers, Class Prep Assistants, Creative Helpers, and Nest Builder Parents.

Contact

For more information contact Family Liaison Norma Rojas.

Call Norma Rojas: (760)-432-2283

Email Norma Rojas

A fall-themed school flyer decorated with pumpkins, autumn leaves, and acorns on a brown patterned background, announcing a Lunch and Learn event for first grade parents.

Un volante otoñal con fondo marrón decorado con calabazas, hojas y bellotas, enmarcado por un arco de borde ondulado en color crema.

Rock Springs Elementary Lunch & Learn – 1st Grade Parents

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Rock Springs Elementary invites all 1st Grade Parents to a Lunch & Learn event hosted by the PTA.

Date and Time

November 18, 2026
11:50 AM to 12:30 PM

Location

In the MPR

What to Bring

Bring lunch for you and your child.

Important Notice

In case of rain, event will be postponed.

A cartoon rooster mascot in star-print blue pajamas and a nightcap, holding a hot drink and sitting in bed with a teddy bear, on a colorful school spirit day flyer.

"Salida de Día Mínimo 12:10 PM — Día de Espíritu Escolar — Viernes, 20 de Noviembre — ¡Día de Pijamas! — ¡Usa tus pijamas favoritas en la escuela!", colorful school flyer featuring a cartoon rooster in star-print pajamas holding a coffee cup.

Spirit Day – Pajama Day, Friday November 20th

Minimum Day Dismissal

Dismissal time: 12:10 PM

Spirit Day Details

Date: Friday, November 20th
Theme: Pajama Day

Wear Your Favorite Pajamas to School!

Attendance Matters: Adventure Awaits!

A colorful school flyer featuring a cartoon roadrunner mascot sitting by a campfire in a forest setting, promoting a November attendance challenge at Rock Springs Elementary.

"RETO DE ASISTENCIA DE NOVIEMBRE — CAMPAMENTO FOGATA — ¡Mantengamos la Fogata Encendida! — CÓMO PARTICIPA NUESTRA CLASE: 1. ¡Ven a la escuela todos los días este noviembre! 2. Cada día que tengamos 2 o menos estudiantes ausentes, agregamos una pieza de fuego a nuestra fogata. 3. ¡Trabajamos juntos para construir nuestra fogata y verla crecer más brillante durante todo el mes! — PIEZAS DE LA FOGATA: Llamas (asistencia), Leños (trabajo en equipo), Piedras (¡mantenerse fuerte y seguir adelante!) — ¡Cada Estudiante, Cada Aventura, ¡

November Attendance Challenge – Campfire Keep it Going! – Rock Springs Elementary

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Let's keep our attendance fire going this November! Come to school each day, be part of the adventure, and help our class reach new heights!

How Our Class Participates

Come to school every day this November!
Each day we have 2 or fewer students absent, we add a campfire piece to our class campfire.
Watch our campfire grow as we keep our attendance fire going all month long!

Top 3 Classes Win!

The top 3 classes with the best attendance for November will win!

School Values

Be Safe
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Scholarly

Important Dates

November 11th – Veterans Day, No School
November 23–27 – Fall Break

R.O.C.K.S. – Roadrunners of Character Keep Succeeding

Every Student, Every Adventure, Every Day Counts!

A fall-themed school flyer with a cartoon rooster mascot, a schoolhouse, and autumn leaves, presenting attendance goals, family tips, and a sick-day guide for Rock Springs Elementary.

"¡NUESTRA META: 95% DE ASISTENCIA! Cada día cuenta — Apuntemos a 9 faltas o menos en todo el año. Why 95% Matters. Faltar solo 2 días al mes (18 días al año) pone al estudiante en ausentismo crónico, lo que dificulta mantenerse al día con la lectura, las matemáticas y las amistades. 1 Mes: 1 falta o menos. 1 Trimestre: 2 faltas o menos. Año Escolar Completo (180 días): 9 faltas o menos. 4 Formas Fáciles en que las Familias Pueden Ayudar. Cuente Todas las Faltas: Las faltas justificadas e injustificadas suman igual.

Our Goal: 95% Attendance — Rock Springs Elementary

Every Day Counts — Let's Aim for 9 or Fewer Absences All Year.

Why 95% Matters

Missing just 2 days a month (18 days a year) puts a student in chronic absenteeism, making it harder to keep up with reading, math, and friendships.

1 Month: 1 absence or less
1 Quarter: 2 absences or less
Full School Year (180 days): 9 absences or less

4 Easy Ways Families Can Help

Count All Absences: Excused and unexcused absences add up. Keep track of sick days, appointments, and trips so they stay under 9.
Book Appointments After School: Schedule checkups and dental visits during late afternoons, early-release days, or school breaks whenever possible.
Have a Morning Backup Plan: Line up a neighbor, relative, or carpool buddy in case of car trouble or a missed bus.
Prep the Night Before: Pack backpacks, lay out clothes, and prep lunches before bed to make mornings stress-free.

Sick Day Quick Guide

Stay Home For: Fever (100.4°F or higher), vomiting, or diarrhea.

Come to School For: Mild sniffles, tiredness, or morning tummy aches from nerves.

Contact

Reach out to Rock Springs Elementary Office: 760-432-2283 — we're here to help!

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Rock Springs Social Media

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A school flyer showing two photos of large piles of unclaimed clothing, one heaped on a surface and one hanging on a rack, advertising the campus lost and found bin.

Un cartel rojo y blanco con imágenes de un megáfono, ropa apilada y ropa colgada en perchas, diseñado para anunciar objetos perdidos en una escuela.

Lost Something? Check the Lost & Found Bin Outside the MPR

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Many clothes items, water bottles, lunch bags, backpacks and hats have been left around campus. Please check the lost and found and take your things home before the break. Thank you.

Location

The Lost & Found bin is located outside the MPR.

A blue and white informational flyer from the Escondido Police Department showing e-bike rules, age requirements, helmet requirements, and e-bike type classifications for the city of Escondido.

"Departamento de Policía de Escondido — Bicicleta eléctrica/ Bicicleta Información de Seguridad — Código Municipal de Escondido - Capítulo 5," an informational flyer with age-based e-bike rules, helmet requirements, and an e-bike type comparison chart.

Escondido Police Department E-Bike/Bicycle Safety Information

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Escondido Municipal Code - Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of the Escondido Municipal Code has been updated to reflect the growing use of electric bicycles. The purpose of the updates is to promote safety for riders, pedestrians, motorists, and the public, while protecting public infrastructure and aligning City rules with California law.

Bicycles and e-bikes are required to follow the same rules of the road as motor vehicles, which includes obeying traffic signals, speed limits, and stop signs.

"These rules apply in all public areas, as well as parks and recreational areas."

Age Rules

Under 12 Years Old

No e-bikes
May ride bicycle on sidewalk (12 and under only)

The under 12 ban is a pilot program that runs through the end of 2029.

12 - 15 Years Old

Class 1 & 2 e-bikes only
May NOT ride on sidewalks

16 and Older

Class 1, 2 & 3 e-bikes
May NOT ride on sidewalks

Helmet Rules

Under age 18 must wear a helmet
Class 3 e-bike requires helmet regardless of age

E-Bike Types

Class 1: Pedal-Assist

Pedal assist only
Max speed: 20 mph
Minimum age: 12
Helmet required: Under 18

Class 2: Pedal-Assist and Throttle-Assist

Pedal assist and throttle
Max speed: 20 mph
Minimum age: 12
Helmet required: Under 18

Class 3: Pedal-Assist

Pedal assist only
Max speed: 28 mph
Minimum age: 16
Helmet required: Yes, regardless of age

Moped/Motorized Bicycle

Throttle only
Max speed: Speed limit
Minimum age: 16
Helmet required: Yes

A dark blue informational flyer from the City of Escondido covering e-bike enforcement fines, e-bike seizure rules, electric motorcycle regulations, passenger rules, and a bicycle safety course.

"Aplicación — El incumplimiento de las disposiciones del Capítulo 5 puede dar lugar a una multa administrativa y/o a la confiscación de la bicicleta. La conducción imprudente o la falta de la debida precaución respecto a la seguridad de las personas o de la propiedad pueden conllevar la confiscación de la bicicleta. Menores de 12 años multa máxima de $25 | 1.ª infracción: $50 | 2.ª infracción: $100 | Infracciones adicionales: $200 — Incautación de bicicleta eléctrica - EMC 5.9 — Motocicletas eléctricas — Pasajeros — Curso de seguridad para bicicletas — Contact Us

E-Bike Enforcement, Safety, and Bicycle Safety Course – City of Escondido

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Enforcement

A violation of the provisions of Chapter 5 may result in an administrative citation and/or bicycle seizure, including for reckless operation or failure to exercise due regard for the safety of people or property.

Fine amounts by violation:

Under 12 Years Old: Max fine $25
1st Violation: $50
2nd Violation: $100
Additional Violations: $200

E-Bike Seizure – EMC 5.9

If your e-bike was seized, it was due to any of the following:

Reckless operation.
Failure to exercise due regard for the safety of persons or property.
Three or more bicycle/mobility device violations within a 12 month period.

Electric Motorcycles

E-bikes are limited to 750 watts and 28 mph under state law. Higher-powered bikes are considered motor vehicles and require registration and insurance. Electric dirt bikes, such as Surrons, are not street legal and cannot be operated in public. They are considered electric motorcycles and may be impounded under the authority of the California Vehicle Code.

Passengers

Passengers are only allowed on bikes that are equipped with a passenger seat. Helmets are required for passengers under 18 or on Class 3.

Bicycle Safety Course

The CHP has developed an online e-bike safety and training program in response to Assembly Bill 1946. It is designed for riders of all ages and can be accessed through CHP resources or affiliated websites. This program covers:

E-bike Classifications
Rules of the Road
Safety Considerations
Legal Requirements

Comparable bicycle safety courses, such as those offered by the San Diego Bicycle Coalition, may qualify for citation dismissal if completed after the citation date and proof of completion is provided.