
Student Council? There will be a mandatory interest meeting
on Thursday, May 7th at 7:15am in the library. Please be on
time and you must be present to run for office.
Monday, 5/4: Practice at RVA fields, 2:30-4; ride pick up 4 pm at RVA
Tuesday, 5/5: Practice at RVA fields, 2:30-4; ride pick up 4 pm at RVA
Wednesday, 5/6: Practice at RVA fields, 2:30-4; ride pick up 4 pm at RVA
Thursday, 5/7: Practice at RVA fields, 2:30-4; ride pick up 4 pm at RVA
Friday, 5/8: No Practice
In the story, characters build boats to cross the Nile River, and students took on the same challenge. Using straws and other materials, they designed and constructed their own boats, which were then put to the test. 🚤
Two groups came out on top. Well done to all for their creativity, teamwork, and effort!








For the boys, Wiley Luogemeno achieved two personal bests; he took first in the discus with his personal best throw of 80.2 feet and threw the shot 29.7 feet. Dominic Ruocco also achieved a personal best shot put throw of 28.1 feet. Anthony Federico had a great meet taking first in the 100, 200 and 400 with a second place finish in the shot put. He set two personal bests in the 200 and shot put. Jonny Ponte ran a strong 1600 meter finishing 3rd. Congratulations Falcons on a great meet.
Rockaway Valley School invites you to attend our Community Connections Meetings to learn more about our school’s facilities and educational needs. This is a great opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and be part of the conversation about the future of our school community.
We look forward to connecting with you and working together to support the continued growth and success of Rockaway Valley School! 🏫✨

Show your RVS pride by wearing your Spirit Wear and help make a difference by donating to our Food Pantry.
Let’s come together, show our school spirit, and support those in need!

Join us this Thursday, April 30th from 4:45–7:00 PM for an exciting evening of hands-on learning and fun!
🚀 Explore engineering, robotics, and physics demos
🎨 Enjoy face painting
👩‍🔬 Meet community STEM leaders
🔍 Get inspired for your science fair projects
This event is open to all students—we hope to see you there!
Questions? Please contact: Leah.K.Mills@gmail.com

Take a moment this afternoon to thank your bus driver for their dedication, care, and the important role they play in getting our students to and from school safely each day.

Friday is school spirit day! Bring in items for the food pantry and wear green and yellow!
Any homeroom that brings in 40 or more items will receive a snack coupon at lunch!
Rockaway Valley School invites you to attend our Community Connections Meetings to learn more about our school’s facilities and educational needs. This is a great opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and be part of the conversation about the future of our school community.
We look forward to connecting with you and working together to support the continued growth and success of Rockaway Valley School! 🏫✨

Be sure to stay for the Spring Concert at 7:00 PM, featuring our talented 6th, 7th, and 8th grade musicians! 🎵
We can’t wait to welcome you!
Learn helpful strategies to support your child’s organization, time management, and overall success in school. We hope to see you there!

TREP$ Update:
Our Candy Bar Challenge was a huge success! As part of the TREP$ program (sponsored by BTEF), we had 7 groups create their own unique candy bar—from concept to creation. Students designed their wrappers and even presented commercials to showcase their final products.
Throughout the process, we explored market opportunities and identified different types of consumers who might be drawn to each product. Once they determined their target audience, they developed some truly creative ideas:
✨ Cosmic Candy Bar – featuring “moon dust” and intergalactic flavors, with space facts on the wrapper
✨ The Best of Both Worlds – a mix of dark and milk chocolate for those who can’t choose
✨ Pop Bar – packed with Pop Rocks for an adventurous treat
✨ Stretch Bar – a gummy-based bar that can be stretched and molded before eating
✨ Strawberry Crunch – made with freeze-dried strawberries for a more health-conscious option
✨ Sugar Rush – bursting with colors and flavors for kids who want it all
✨ S’more Bar – a twist on the classic with added banana
After the presentations, we discussed which bars appealed more to kids vs. adults, along with which wrappers and commercials were most effective for different audiences.
Amazing creativity and thoughtful marketing skills on display—great job to all involved! 👏




Rockaway Valley School invites you to attend our Community Connections Meetings to learn more about our school’s facilities and educational needs. This is a great opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and be part of the conversation about the future of our school community.
We look forward to connecting with you and working together to support the continued growth and success of Rockaway Valley School! 🏫✨

For the girls, Lillian DiOrio placed 1st in the 800, and 3rd in the 1600. Lilly Landau ran the 100 and finished 3rd in her heat. Teagan Benitez took 3rd in the shot put.
Congratulations, Falcons on a great meet!
Rockaway Valley School invites you to attend our Community Connections Meetings to learn more about our school’s facilities and educational needs. This is a great opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and be part of the conversation about the future of our school community.
We look forward to connecting with you and working together to support the continued growth and success of Rockaway Valley School! 🏫✨

Friday is school spirit day! Bring in items for the food pantry and wear green and yellow!
For the girls, Lillian DiOrio ran a great race finishing 2nd in the1600 and 800. Charlie Benitez also excelled with a 2nd place finish in her heat of the 800.
Congratulations Falcons on a great first meet!
Rockaway Valley School invites you to attend our Community Connections Meetings to learn more about our school’s facilities and educational needs. This is a great opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and be part of the conversation about the future of our school community.
We look forward to connecting with you and working together to support the continued growth and success of Rockaway Valley School! 🏫✨
