As announced this summer, Rutherford County Schools has launched two new technology tools that will simplify how parents receive information and how they interact with their teachers and coaches to learn about their student’s academics, school announcements, and extra-curricular activities.
The first one is ParentVue by Synergy, and this will be used to see your student’s academic information, including report cards, daily grades, missing assignments, class schedules, etc. It is similar to Skyward that we used last year, but it is much more mobile and user friendly. The companion is called StudentVue and contain similar information for students.
The second app, and perhaps the most important, is MyRCS. Search for “Rutherford County Schools” in your app store, and download it for free.
The MyRCS app will be used by parents to receive messages and interact with your school, teachers, coaches, or band directors depending on the activities students are involved in. This is the sole communication platform we are using for this type of communication this year. It replaces platforms such as ClassDojo, Remind, Band or any others as parents have asked for a one-stop source for school information.
Once downloaded, you can select which schools your children attend to receive a live feed of news items from those schools. By adjusting your preferences, written messages families receive are translated automatically into your preferred language. You can also interact directly teachers and coaches using a featured called “Rooms,” which is a secure two-way communication tool.
Rooms launches Monday and Parents will receive an email or text message inviting them to join their teacher’s or coach’s Room. If you don’t get the email or text, that’s ok. Beginning Monday evening you can visit the Rooms section of the app, or use the login button on your school’s website.
For your login, all you need to enter is the cell phone number you have on file with your school or your email address. You should then receive an access code, and you will be logged in.
For a quick overview of how the platform works, watch this short video introduction. If you have questions or need assistance, visit our Rooms Resources webpage. Links to download the apps are available here.
Rutherford County Schools is excited to offer these communication tools for parents and students. We want to ensure everyone stays informed about their students and schools. Thanks again for your patience and cooperation as we settle in to a new school year.
It’s time to sign up for another week of Lunch With Your Child at PHE! We have loved welcoming our Coyote families into the building and giving you the opportunity to spend a little extra time with your child during their school day.
Please use the SignUpGenius link below to reserve your spot for next week:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054BAAAF2BA3F5C52-65756039-signup#/
Sign Up for Lunch With Your Child
A few reminders before signing up:
Each student may have up to two guests.
Each visitor must sign up individually for a time slot.
There are 10 visitor slots per grade level each day.
Guests may eat lunch with their student once per week so all families have an opportunity to participate.
All visitors must check in at the kiosk outside the front office and go through the weapons detectors before proceeding to the lunch area.
Please continue to be patient with our office staff as you enter and exit the building. We love having our families at PHE, while also ensuring our safety procedures are followed and classroom instruction is not interrupted.
We look forward to another great week of welcoming our Coyote families for lunch!
#CoyotePride #LunchWithYourStudent #FamilyEngagement
Please use the SignUpGenius link below to reserve your spot for next week:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054BAAAF2BA3F5C52-65756039-signup#/
Sign Up for Lunch With Your Child
A few reminders before signing up:
Each student may have up to two guests.
Each visitor must sign up individually for a time slot.
There are 10 visitor slots per grade level each day.
Guests may eat lunch with their student once per week so all families have an opportunity to participate.
All visitors must check in at the kiosk outside the front office and go through the weapons detectors before proceeding to the lunch area.
Please continue to be patient with our office staff as you enter and exit the building. We love having our families at PHE, while also ensuring our safety procedures are followed and classroom instruction is not interrupted.
We look forward to another great week of welcoming our Coyote families for lunch!
#CoyotePride #LunchWithYourStudent #FamilyEngagement
Parents!
Join us at our Parent PACK Meeting this Monday (9/14) at 6:00 p.m. in the PHE library. We will be planning our Fall Festival. See you there!
Join us at our Parent PACK Meeting this Monday (9/14) at 6:00 p.m. in the PHE library. We will be planning our Fall Festival. See you there!
🎶 MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES AT POPLAR HILL ELEMENTARY! 🎶
We have SO many exciting opportunities for our PHE students to get involved in music this year! Whether your child loves to sing, perform, play an instrument, or try something completely new, there is an opportunity for them! ❤️🎵
🎤 1. CHOIR — FALL & SPRING
2nd-5th Grade
This year, we will offer two separate choir seasons to give more students the opportunity to participate!
🍂 FALL CHOIR
- Begins Thursday, September 10
- Rehearsals every Thursday we are in school
- Runs through Thursday, November 5
- Performance opportunities include the PHE Fall Festival and our Veterans Day Performance
- Designed to give students a chance to participate in choir before the spring sports season begins!
🌷 SPRING CHOIR
- Begins Thursday, March 25
- Rehearsals every Thursday through the end of the school year
- Performance opportunities include the Kindergarten Celebration, 5th Grade Celebration, and another spring performance!
Offering choir in two seasons allows students to participate in choir while also making room for other activities and spring sports. 💚
🎭 2. PHE MUSICAL
3rd-5th Grade
Our PHE Musical is coming this year! 🌟
🎟️ Auditions: Late October
🎭 Regular rehearsals begin: Thursday, October 29
📅 Rehearsals will take place on Thursdays throughout November and December while we are in school.
Beginning Monday, January 25, rehearsals will move to Mondays AND Thursdays through February and March.
✨ PERFORMANCES:
March 11, 12 & 13
The musical is a wonderful opportunity for students who love singing, acting, dancing, performing, and being part of a team!
🎸 3. 5TH GRADE GUITAR CLUB
Calling all 5th grade musicians! 🎸
Students in 5th grade will have the opportunity to participate in Guitar Club!
📅 Begins Thursday, October 15
⏰ Thursday mornings before school
Students will learn the basics of guitar and develop their skills throughout the school year. No prior experience is required!
🥁 4. PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
Does your child love drums and percussion instruments? 🥁 Then this opportunity is for them!
The PHE Percussion Ensemble will be open to students in 3rd–5th grade.
📅 Begins Tuesday, October 13 — after Fall Break
⏰ Tuesday mornings before school
📅 Continues through the end of the school year
Students will explore a variety of percussion instruments while learning to perform together as an ensemble!
🎵 FOUR WAYS TO GET INVOLVED IN MUSIC AT PHE! 🎵
🎤 2nd-5th Fall & Spring Choir
🎭 PHE Musical
🎸 5th Grade Guitar Club
🥁 3rd–5th Grade Percussion Ensemble
*Your child CAN do any combinations of these clubs together. They will not conflict!
📋 SIGN-UPS BELOW!
Once you submit a sign-up form, I will add your family to a separate room on Apptegy for the specific club or activity your child has signed up for. This will allow me to send out important information directly to participating families, including start dates, rehearsal information, fees, performance details, and other important updates throughout the year.
🎶 Don’t forget to fill out the sign-up form if your child is interested! I can’t wait to see all the ways our PHE students get involved in music this year! 💚🎵
Choir Sign-Up: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=j8uWO0wXZUuC61zDi54GbJNBAXgC4_RDloocyYAr0ANUM05NRU9NSjYzRkZZUFlGSkVJMzBOTEVMNy4u
Percussion Ensemble Sign-Up: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=j8uWO0wXZUuC61zDi54GbJNBAXgC4_RDloocyYAr0ANUMkZZVEszOVQ1S1hNSlE0N1IzTEU3MlRGNi4u
Guitar Club Sign-Up: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=j8uWO0wXZUuC61zDi54GbJNBAXgC4_RDloocyYAr0ANUNklINENVODdTNDZUVlA2TElJUUZKWE5VVy4u
An Interest Form for the Musical will be sent out in October!
We have SO many exciting opportunities for our PHE students to get involved in music this year! Whether your child loves to sing, perform, play an instrument, or try something completely new, there is an opportunity for them! ❤️🎵
🎤 1. CHOIR — FALL & SPRING
2nd-5th Grade
This year, we will offer two separate choir seasons to give more students the opportunity to participate!
🍂 FALL CHOIR
- Begins Thursday, September 10
- Rehearsals every Thursday we are in school
- Runs through Thursday, November 5
- Performance opportunities include the PHE Fall Festival and our Veterans Day Performance
- Designed to give students a chance to participate in choir before the spring sports season begins!
🌷 SPRING CHOIR
- Begins Thursday, March 25
- Rehearsals every Thursday through the end of the school year
- Performance opportunities include the Kindergarten Celebration, 5th Grade Celebration, and another spring performance!
Offering choir in two seasons allows students to participate in choir while also making room for other activities and spring sports. 💚
🎭 2. PHE MUSICAL
3rd-5th Grade
Our PHE Musical is coming this year! 🌟
🎟️ Auditions: Late October
🎭 Regular rehearsals begin: Thursday, October 29
📅 Rehearsals will take place on Thursdays throughout November and December while we are in school.
Beginning Monday, January 25, rehearsals will move to Mondays AND Thursdays through February and March.
✨ PERFORMANCES:
March 11, 12 & 13
The musical is a wonderful opportunity for students who love singing, acting, dancing, performing, and being part of a team!
🎸 3. 5TH GRADE GUITAR CLUB
Calling all 5th grade musicians! 🎸
Students in 5th grade will have the opportunity to participate in Guitar Club!
📅 Begins Thursday, October 15
⏰ Thursday mornings before school
Students will learn the basics of guitar and develop their skills throughout the school year. No prior experience is required!
🥁 4. PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
Does your child love drums and percussion instruments? 🥁 Then this opportunity is for them!
The PHE Percussion Ensemble will be open to students in 3rd–5th grade.
📅 Begins Tuesday, October 13 — after Fall Break
⏰ Tuesday mornings before school
📅 Continues through the end of the school year
Students will explore a variety of percussion instruments while learning to perform together as an ensemble!
🎵 FOUR WAYS TO GET INVOLVED IN MUSIC AT PHE! 🎵
🎤 2nd-5th Fall & Spring Choir
🎭 PHE Musical
🎸 5th Grade Guitar Club
🥁 3rd–5th Grade Percussion Ensemble
*Your child CAN do any combinations of these clubs together. They will not conflict!
📋 SIGN-UPS BELOW!
Once you submit a sign-up form, I will add your family to a separate room on Apptegy for the specific club or activity your child has signed up for. This will allow me to send out important information directly to participating families, including start dates, rehearsal information, fees, performance details, and other important updates throughout the year.
🎶 Don’t forget to fill out the sign-up form if your child is interested! I can’t wait to see all the ways our PHE students get involved in music this year! 💚🎵
Choir Sign-Up: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=j8uWO0wXZUuC61zDi54GbJNBAXgC4_RDloocyYAr0ANUM05NRU9NSjYzRkZZUFlGSkVJMzBOTEVMNy4u
Percussion Ensemble Sign-Up: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=j8uWO0wXZUuC61zDi54GbJNBAXgC4_RDloocyYAr0ANUMkZZVEszOVQ1S1hNSlE0N1IzTEU3MlRGNi4u
Guitar Club Sign-Up: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=j8uWO0wXZUuC61zDi54GbJNBAXgC4_RDloocyYAr0ANUNklINENVODdTNDZUVlA2TElJUUZKWE5VVy4u
An Interest Form for the Musical will be sent out in October!
Do you have a student on our PHE Soccer team? See the attached image to order spirit wear to support your child on and off the field.
https://sweetteaandpearls.com/collections/poplar-hill-elementary/poplar-hill
It's Fall Picture Day at PHE!
Hello PHE families!
Just a quick reminder! If you are planning to join us for the Glow Run tomorrow, save yourself some time by clicking the link below and completing the information.
The link will close at 12:00 p.m. today so that our office staff will have time to run the information through raptor and have stickers ready for you when you arrive tomorrow.
We are looking forward to celebrating with our Coyotes!
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/EfR5hZRvsR
Just a quick reminder! If you are planning to join us for the Glow Run tomorrow, save yourself some time by clicking the link below and completing the information.
The link will close at 12:00 p.m. today so that our office staff will have time to run the information through raptor and have stickers ready for you when you arrive tomorrow.
We are looking forward to celebrating with our Coyotes!
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/EfR5hZRvsR
Families,
A reminder that tomorrow is Picture Day! Students will have their individual school pictures taken, so we encourage everyone to dress their best and come ready to smile!
We are just TWO DAYS AWAY from our Coyote Dash Glow Run! We are currently at an incredible $38,300 raised—well past our original goal and SO close to $40,000! Thank you for the tremendous generosity and support you have shown our school!
Glow Run – Friday
The Glow Run schedule is below, and we hope to see you there! Students should wear white or neon-colored clothing so they will glow under the black lights while they run. We will provide glow sticks and other glow materials, but students are also welcome to bring their own school-appropriate glow items for the run.
Families Attending the Glow Run
Please make sure you have Pre-RAPTORed before Friday to save time entering the building.
All families will:
Enter through the back doors near the gym
Pass through our Weapons Detection System
Receive a RAPTOR visitor sticker before entering the gym
If you have not Pre-RAPTORed, you will need to wait in line to check in using our RAPTOR machine before entering. I have included the Pre-RAPTOR link again below for anyone who has not completed it yet.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/EfR5hZRvsR
And Now for the FUN Part…
Because of your incredible fundraising efforts, Dr. Eaton AND Dr. Hale will BOTH be slimed Friday afternoon!
But we aren't stopping with slime…
$38,300+ — Dr. Eaton & Dr. Hale get SLIMED, followed by chocolate syrup and sprinkles!
$40,000 — Add WHIPPED CREAM!
$45,000 — Students will choose ANOTHER ADULT to join us, and we will top the whole thing off with CHERRIES!
We are SO close to that next goal. Let's see how far our Coyotes can push it in these final two days!
Thank you again for your incredible support and generous donations. We are extremely thankful for our PHE families and cannot wait for a fun-filled Friday together!
Coyote Concessions tomorrow!
All items are $1
7:40-8:00am
All items are $1
7:40-8:00am
Mark your calendars! Spring Pictures are next Thursday, September 3rd!
We can’t wait to see all of our Coyotes looking picture perfect!
We can’t wait to see all of our Coyotes looking picture perfect!
Our Current Standings!! Which Principal is going to end up slimed?
We have raised over $25,000 in less than a week- We have such an amazing PHE Community!
Be sure to ask your child about tonight's PIE challenge!
We have raised over $25,000 in less than a week- We have such an amazing PHE Community!
Be sure to ask your child about tonight's PIE challenge!
We are working toward our $30,000 Coyote Dash goal, and every pledge makes a difference for Poplar Hill! It only takes a minute to visit MyBooster.com and share your student’s page through email, text, or social media.
As of today we are at $14,300 raised.
If we reach our school-wide goal, every registered family will receive 60 minutes of gameplay at Main Event!
PRINCIPAL HAIR CHALLENGE!
The TOP TWO pledge earners by the end of the day tomorrow will get to spray paint a principal’s hair!
If the winning student is on Team Eaton, they’ll spray paint Dr. Hale’s hair. If they’re on Team Hale, they’ll spray paint Dr. Eaton’s hair!
COLOR DAY CHANGE FOR TOMORROW: PINK DAY FOR DOLLY!
Wear your PINK and your Dolly gear as we honor Tennessee legend Dolly Parton while helping our PreK and Kindergarten Coyotes review the color PINK!
White Day will move to Thursday.
Register. Share. Get those pledges. Let’s see which principal ends up with a colorful new hairstyle!
As of today we are at $14,300 raised.
If we reach our school-wide goal, every registered family will receive 60 minutes of gameplay at Main Event!
PRINCIPAL HAIR CHALLENGE!
The TOP TWO pledge earners by the end of the day tomorrow will get to spray paint a principal’s hair!
If the winning student is on Team Eaton, they’ll spray paint Dr. Hale’s hair. If they’re on Team Hale, they’ll spray paint Dr. Eaton’s hair!
COLOR DAY CHANGE FOR TOMORROW: PINK DAY FOR DOLLY!
Wear your PINK and your Dolly gear as we honor Tennessee legend Dolly Parton while helping our PreK and Kindergarten Coyotes review the color PINK!
White Day will move to Thursday.
Register. Share. Get those pledges. Let’s see which principal ends up with a colorful new hairstyle!
We can't reach our $30,000 goal without you! Poplar Hill Elementary School is working on a recipe for success, and we need YOUR help to add the right ingredients.
As of Today we have raised $9,244
🎯 A dash of generosity
🎉 A cup of school spirit
🍎 A whole lot of support for our students
And here's the cherry on top: One registered family from our school will win a @greatwolflodge overnight stay! Sign up at MyBooster.com to enter the sweepstakes and join the fun while helping our school reach its goal.
Help us cook up something incredible!
Sign up at MyBooster.com and share your student's page. The more you share, the more chances you have to win!
It’s another fun week at PHE!
Our PreK and Kindergarten friends are still learning and reviewing their colors, so we’re asking the entire Coyote family to help them out! Each day, wear the color of the day and help us fill PHE with purple, brown, white, pink, black, and gray!
This is also a BIG week for our Coyote Dash fundraiser!
Register your student for FREE at MyBooster.com. Every student who registers gets a FREE prize, even if they haven’t received any pledges yet!
Then, start sharing your student’s page with family and friends. The more pledges students earn, the MORE prizes they can earn throughout the week!
Our schoolwide goal is $30,000 before our Coyote Dash Glow Run on September 4!
And there’s one very important question left to answer…
WHO WILL GET SLIMED: DR. EATON OR DR. HALE?
Register. Get pledges. Earn prizes. Help us reach $30,000!
🐾💚 THE COYOTE DASH STARTS TODAY! 💛🐾
Today officially kicks off our Coyote Dash Fundraiser, our biggest schoolwide fundraiser of the year! Our goal is to raise $30,000 before our Coyote Dash Glow Run on Friday, September 4! ✨🏃
More information is coming, but here’s all you need to know for tonight:
👀 Check the lanyard your child is wearing home today! It has information about how to register for a FREE account at mybooster.com.
🎉 Every student who is registered online before Monday will receive a prize — even if they haven’t received any donations!
🏆 Prizes will be handed out each day during Related Arts as our Coyotes work toward their fundraising goals.
Our $30,000 goal will help us continue supporting instruction AND allow us to begin adding to our outdoor spaces with tables, outdoor classroom resources, and recess equipment/accessories!
Let’s see what our PACK can do when we work together! 💚💛
$30,000 — HERE WE COME! 🐾
Today officially kicks off our Coyote Dash Fundraiser, our biggest schoolwide fundraiser of the year! Our goal is to raise $30,000 before our Coyote Dash Glow Run on Friday, September 4! ✨🏃
More information is coming, but here’s all you need to know for tonight:
👀 Check the lanyard your child is wearing home today! It has information about how to register for a FREE account at mybooster.com.
🎉 Every student who is registered online before Monday will receive a prize — even if they haven’t received any donations!
🏆 Prizes will be handed out each day during Related Arts as our Coyotes work toward their fundraising goals.
Our $30,000 goal will help us continue supporting instruction AND allow us to begin adding to our outdoor spaces with tables, outdoor classroom resources, and recess equipment/accessories!
Let’s see what our PACK can do when we work together! 💚💛
$30,000 — HERE WE COME! 🐾
Tomorrow is our first PACK Celebration of the year!
Coyotes, wear your PACK color and come ready to show your PACK pride! We can’t wait to see Cagottis, Frustor, Thamnos, Impavidus, Vigilis, and Microdon fill the gym with PACK spirit!
Stronger Together. Family Forever.
🎉 TODAY is PHE Spirit Night at Taziki’s! 🎉
Stop by Taziki’s Veterans Parkway location TODAY, August 19, from 11 AM–9 PM and grab something for lunch or dinner while supporting Poplar Hill Elementary!
🍽️ Dining in? Be sure to mention Poplar Hill Elementary when ordering so a portion of your purchase comes directly back to our school!
📱 Ordering online or through the Taziki’s app? You can support us there, too! During checkout, select the “Spirit Night” pop-up and add it to your cart to make sure your order counts toward our fundraiser.
Remember—this fundraiser is at the Veterans Parkway location only!
Grab lunch, pick up dinner for the family, and help support PHE at the same time
Stop by Taziki’s Veterans Parkway location TODAY, August 19, from 11 AM–9 PM and grab something for lunch or dinner while supporting Poplar Hill Elementary!
🍽️ Dining in? Be sure to mention Poplar Hill Elementary when ordering so a portion of your purchase comes directly back to our school!
📱 Ordering online or through the Taziki’s app? You can support us there, too! During checkout, select the “Spirit Night” pop-up and add it to your cart to make sure your order counts toward our fundraiser.
Remember—this fundraiser is at the Veterans Parkway location only!
Grab lunch, pick up dinner for the family, and help support PHE at the same time
Busy day of learning and growing at PHE!
Today, our teachers worked collaboratively in PLCs to establish team norms and strengthen how we work together. After school, the learning continued with UFLI training led by Mrs. Elizabeth Davis and Dr. Ashli Lamons.
Our staff is committed to growing together so we can give our students even more.
Stronger Together, Family Forever!
Today, our teachers worked collaboratively in PLCs to establish team norms and strengthen how we work together. After school, the learning continued with UFLI training led by Mrs. Elizabeth Davis and Dr. Ashli Lamons.
Our staff is committed to growing together so we can give our students even more.
Stronger Together, Family Forever!
Don’t forget! Our Coyote Parent Pack Meeting is TONIGHT at 6:00 PM in the PHE Library!
We have lots of exciting events to plan, including the Coyote Dash, Spirit Nights, Fall Festival, and more. We would love to have as many parents involved as possible!
We hope you can join us tonight and help make this an amazing year at PHE!
We have lots of exciting events to plan, including the Coyote Dash, Spirit Nights, Fall Festival, and more. We would love to have as many parents involved as possible!
We hope you can join us tonight and help make this an amazing year at PHE!
Kindergarten Arrival Beginning Tuesday, August 18th:
Starting tomorrow, our Kindergarten students will begin using the regular car line for morning arrival.
At PHE, we know some of our youngest Coyotes may need a little extra support or time getting out of the car and starting their day. Here are your two morning drop-off options:
6:45–7:14 AM: Please use the SECOND entrance from Baker Road and follow the regular morning car line to the back of the building.
7:15–7:29 AM: Kindergarten families who feel their child would benefit from a little extra support may use the FIRST entrance from Baker Road and drop off at the front of the building.
No matter which option you choose, parents should remain in their vehicles at all times. This helps us keep all students safe and keeps our arrival traffic moving efficiently.
It has been a GREAT day at PHE! We are so proud of our Kindergarten students and look forward to all the wonderful days ahead!
Starting tomorrow, our Kindergarten students will begin using the regular car line for morning arrival.
At PHE, we know some of our youngest Coyotes may need a little extra support or time getting out of the car and starting their day. Here are your two morning drop-off options:
6:45–7:14 AM: Please use the SECOND entrance from Baker Road and follow the regular morning car line to the back of the building.
7:15–7:29 AM: Kindergarten families who feel their child would benefit from a little extra support may use the FIRST entrance from Baker Road and drop off at the front of the building.
No matter which option you choose, parents should remain in their vehicles at all times. This helps us keep all students safe and keeps our arrival traffic moving efficiently.
It has been a GREAT day at PHE! We are so proud of our Kindergarten students and look forward to all the wonderful days ahead!
