Hour of Code

For the first time ever, Rolling Hills is participating in Hour of Code, a global movement to expose kids to computer programming. Over the next two weeks, Rolling Hills students in K - 5 will participate in Hour of Code with age appropriate introduction to coding lessons during their normally scheduled computer lab time. Your generous support of the Foundation helps make this event possible. Click here to learn more about Hour of Code.

Canned Food Drive

The Rolling Hills Student Council is sponsoring a Canned Food Drive to support the San Diego Food Bank. Please bring in non-perishable items and place them in the boxes in front of the office now through December 17. Click here for a list of the most needed items.

2015 Holiday Gift Card Drive

Our Holiday Gift Card Drive continues this week. All gift cards will go to Rolling Hills’ families who need some extra help making this holiday season special for their families. Please donate gift cards to local businesses such as Target, Wal-Mart, Chevron, and Stater Brothers; any denomination is accepted. Donations can be placed in the Foundation drop-box in the main office through Friday, December 11th. Students will also be collecting donations at the front of the school curbside before school on Wednesday-Friday, December 9-11. Look for snowflakes hanging outside the front gate; grab one and grant a holiday wish!

Box Tops Contest

The Fall Box Tops collection continues! Keep turning these in through December 11th. The class that submits the most box tops will get a popsicle party! Mrs. Watson’s class is currently in the lead with Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Basehore close behind!

Fall Plant Sale

Mark your calendars - this Fall's Edible Plant Sale to support the Literacy Garden will take place on Thursday, December 10th. You can buy potted plants for $2 each, made from the garden by 4th grade students. Potted plants will include strawberry, mint, cilantro, kale, and garlic chives. Insect trading cards (4 cards per pack) featuring the insects from the garden. Read more.

Speak Up Technology Survey

Please be sure to participate in the Speak Up Technology Survey before December 18th. The survey takes about 15 - 20 minutes to complete and you do not need to login or create an account. Parent input in the direction of this work is critical and results from this survey and subsequent focus group work will be incorporated in a new Poway Unified Technology Plan. Click here to take the survey now.

Flippin' Pizza Dine Out

Mark your calendars for our next Dine Out at Flippin' Pizza on January 13th. Additional details and a flyer coming soon.

Foundation Meetings

Foundation meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Rolling Hills Elementary School in Room 16. All parents are always welcome to attend our meetings. This is a great opportunity to learn more about what the foundation provides, suggest fundraising or event ideas, and find out where you could use your talents to support our students. Please join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, January 5th. Our February meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 2nd.