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ROCKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ROCKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ROCKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PreK – hard at work! Field Day fun! Tug-of-war Outdoor science experiments Water Day Community Reading donation Earth Day activities Educational Field Trips
ROCKDALE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

ROCKDALE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

ROCKDALE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Fire Safety Elgin Pumpkin Farm EarlyAct FirstKnight Accolade Winners Vocabulary Parade Winners Fifth Grade Field Trip Veterans Day - Navy Seal Workout Kids Heart Challenge Winners
ROCKDALE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

ROCKDALE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

ROCKDALE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

End-of-Year Field Trip Earth Day helpers National Honor Society Easter Carnival workers Math class fun! FFA Moms vs. Sons basketball game Tennis
ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL

ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL

ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL

One Act Play Spanish Honor Society RHS Band Proud past Friday Night Lights Teamwork FFA Competition Mr. and Miss RHS Saving lives OSHA 30 Certifications Rockdale Fair Tiger Strong Rocky the Tiger!
Basil, adored in spring/summer

Basil, adored in spring/summer

Basil, adored in spring/summer

Can we buy basil yearround? Yes. Is it better and cheaper to grow it yourself? Also yes. Basil is one herb that we always have around the house during the growing season. Here are a couple of springy dip recipes using basil.

ORGANIZATIONS

St. Monica Ladies BBQ fundraiser April 24 The St. Monica’s Ladies will have a drive-through barbecue fundraiser on April 24 starting at 10 a.m. at Simon George Hall. Plates are $12 and will have both barbecue chicken and Green’s sausage. There will also be a sweet shop.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

April 19—Kenneth Haverkamp.

BIBLE VERSE

I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. — John 11:25-26
Happy Birthday, Big Mama!

Happy Birthday, Big Mama!

Happy Birthday, Big Mama!

On Saturday, April 2, Gertharine Green turned 104 years young. Affectionately known as “Big Mama” to all, she was feted with a party and drive by parade at 1 p.m. in front of her home on Third Street.