School Counselor Newsletter for January
🔦Staff Spotlight🔦
Introducing another Warrior: Asia Watson
Mrs. Watson is one of our wonderful kindergarten teachers. Kindergarten is her favorite grade to teach because she's really passionate about creating a love for learning and teaching children how to read!
Outside of school, Mrs. Watson enjoys spending time with her 2 year old daughter and her husband. She uses her free time for taking walks, thrifting, and reading.
She is pictured with her family below.
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Introducing another Warrior: Asia Watson
Mrs. Watson is one of our wonderful kindergarten teachers. Kindergarten is her favorite grade to teach because she's really passionate about creating a love for learning and teaching children how to read!
Outside of school, Mrs. Watson enjoys spending time with her 2 year old daughter and her husband. She uses her free time for taking walks, thrifting, and reading.
She is pictured with her family below.
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⭐️Alumni Highlights⭐️
Brooklyn Stinnett attended Rogers Creek from 2010-2019. She is currently continuing her education at Bryan College where she's a junior studying Criminal Justice. Brooklyn played basketball during her time at Rogers Creek and is on the varsity team at Bryan College as well.
Brooklyn can play several instruments, such as the piano and guitar. She can sing beautifully also!
She is pictured below.
If you are or know a RCES Alumni who'd like a shout out, complete the link below. Remember to include accurate contact information.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxTjYyeh-r20U_9-GGeYtnjLcgBVtgQCNPlU83Cusq0cJVFg/viewform?usp=header
Brooklyn Stinnett attended Rogers Creek from 2010-2019. She is currently continuing her education at Bryan College where she's a junior studying Criminal Justice. Brooklyn played basketball during her time at Rogers Creek and is on the varsity team at Bryan College as well.
Brooklyn can play several instruments, such as the piano and guitar. She can sing beautifully also!
She is pictured below.
If you are or know a RCES Alumni who'd like a shout out, complete the link below. Remember to include accurate contact information.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxTjYyeh-r20U_9-GGeYtnjLcgBVtgQCNPlU83Cusq0cJVFg/viewform?usp=header
Rogers Creek 6-8th grade would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to Hunter, Nikki, and the crew at Old National Bank for supporting their Winter Formal.
Their donation helps to cover food and drinks.
Pictured are Hunter and Nikki from Old National with 8th grade students Brentley and Kayleah.
Their donation helps to cover food and drinks.
Pictured are Hunter and Nikki from Old National with 8th grade students Brentley and Kayleah.
Students in grades 6-8 have a great opportunity to be McMinn County Education Foundation Youth Leaders. The students that are selected will receive a free t-shirt, go on a tour of TWU and experience college classes, and be recognized at a ceremony. Applications are still available. See Mrs. Emrey to get an application.
🔦Staff Spotlight🔦
Introducing another Warrior: Kanden Barnett
Mrs. Kanden is our speech teacher. She also spends some time at Englewood School.
Outside of school, you can find Mrs. Kanden at a variety of places. She teaches dance at Miss Lisa's Dance Studio and is the coach for the MCHS Golden Girls. She loves spending time with her new baby boy and cheering on Vols baseball.
She is pictured with her family below.
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Introducing another Warrior: Kanden Barnett
Mrs. Kanden is our speech teacher. She also spends some time at Englewood School.
Outside of school, you can find Mrs. Kanden at a variety of places. She teaches dance at Miss Lisa's Dance Studio and is the coach for the MCHS Golden Girls. She loves spending time with her new baby boy and cheering on Vols baseball.
She is pictured with her family below.
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⭐️Alumni Highlights⭐️
Cody Thompson attended Rogers Creek Elementary School from 2012-2019. He is currently employed in and is competing in the masonry field.
During his time at Rogers Creek Cody was on the basketball team. Mr. Roberts recalls him being quick as lightning and tough. He is know by his former teachers as such a hard worker.
He is pictured with below.
If you are or know a RCES Alumni who'd like a shout out, complete the link below. Remember to include accurate contact information.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxTjYyeh-r20U_9-GGeYtnjLcgBVtgQCNPlU83Cusq0cJVFg/viewform?usp=header
Please donate food for our service project. Thank you!
This our new Character Counts Student of the Month t-shirt design. Grants from MCEF and VEC Share make it possible for each student to get this custom-made t-shirt free.
Thank you!
Thank you!
8th Grade Night
🔦Staff Spotlight🔦
Introducing another long standing Warrior: Christian Mason
Mr. Mason is our 7th and 8th grade Social Studies teacher. He is also a sponsor for family game night and other family engagement events.
Outside of school, you can find Mr. Mason on many peoples' roofs as he is the co-owner of a small business, MR. Gutter. He enjoys spending his school vacations at the beach, Disney World, on Canadian fishing trips , and westward road trips.
He is pictured with his family below.
Everyone, including Mr. Mason, who has been posted has been at RCES for 10 years or longer.
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⭐️Alumni Highlights⭐️
Chelsea Dalton attended Rogers Creek for 8 years. She currently is a stay at home mom.
She would like to share to treat everyone with kindness, always. You never know what someone else may be going through.
She is pictured with below.
If you are or know a RCES Alumni who'd like a shout out, complete the link below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxTjYyeh-r20U_9-GGeYtnjLcgBVtgQCNPlU83Cusq0cJVFg/viewform?usp=header
Chelsea Dalton attended Rogers Creek for 8 years. She currently is a stay at home mom.
She would like to share to treat everyone with kindness, always. You never know what someone else may be going through.
She is pictured with below.
If you are or know a RCES Alumni who'd like a shout out, complete the link below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxTjYyeh-r20U_9-GGeYtnjLcgBVtgQCNPlU83Cusq0cJVFg/viewform?usp=header
Family Event tomorrow!
Save the date: December 17th from 4:00-5:00. MCS Family Engagement, McMinn PREP before and after school, and Rogers Creek School have partnered together to offer a STREAM NIGHT! Hot Chocolate, Hands-on STREAM activities, Door Prizes, give aways, and snacks!
Save the date: December 17th from 4:00-5:00. MCS Family Engagement, McMinn PREP before and after school, and Rogers Creek School have partnered together to offer a STREAM NIGHT! Hot Chocolate, Hands-on STREAM activities, Door Prizes, give aways, and snacks!
Being a grandparent is one of life’s greatest joys—and challenges. The McMinn Grandparent Club is a monthly support group where you can connect with others, share experiences, and gain tools to help you love, lead, and leave a healthy legacy for the next generation.
💬 What to Expect:
Support, encouragement, and friendship
Educational sessions and fun activities
Guest workshops like Youth Mental Health First Aid and the 5 Love Languages, Cooking Schools, and more!
Together, we’ll explore how to care for the next generation, love unconditionally, and feel confident in your important role as a grandparent.
Facilitator: Sarah Kite, UT Extension – McMinn County Extension Agent III, FCS
📞 Contact: 423-745-2852
“We all influence in some way—let’s make it positive and leave a legacy that lasts.”
💬 What to Expect:
Support, encouragement, and friendship
Educational sessions and fun activities
Guest workshops like Youth Mental Health First Aid and the 5 Love Languages, Cooking Schools, and more!
Together, we’ll explore how to care for the next generation, love unconditionally, and feel confident in your important role as a grandparent.
Facilitator: Sarah Kite, UT Extension – McMinn County Extension Agent III, FCS
📞 Contact: 423-745-2852
“We all influence in some way—let’s make it positive and leave a legacy that lasts.”
🔦Staff Spotlight🔦
Introducing another long standing Warrior: Angie Thompson
Ms. Angie is our head custodian. She works diligently to keep our school neat, tidy, and decorated. She also helps to keep faculty and staff well fed by organizing monthly Creek Family Luncheons.
Outside of school, Ms. Angie is a dedicated member of Triumphant Baptist Church. She loves to spend her free time with her children and grandchildren.
She is pictured with her family below.
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Introducing another long standing Warrior: Angie Thompson
Ms. Angie is our head custodian. She works diligently to keep our school neat, tidy, and decorated. She also helps to keep faculty and staff well fed by organizing monthly Creek Family Luncheons.
Outside of school, Ms. Angie is a dedicated member of Triumphant Baptist Church. She loves to spend her free time with her children and grandchildren.
She is pictured with her family below.
#AllInForMcMinnSchools
Don't forget- next Monday, December 15, we will be having Literacy Lights, a nigh of Math and ELA fun and learning! We hope to see you there!
⭐️Alumni Highlights⭐️
Bri Hammons (Conine) attended Rogers Creek for 8 years. She currently works as a Local Realtor at Hero Homes Group in Cleveland.
She is a mother of 3 beautiful children. She strives to work hard to make her dreams come true.
She is pictured with her family below. Her realty info is included as well.
If you are or know a RCES Alumni who'd like a shout out, complete the link below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxTjYyeh-r20U_9-GGeYtnjLcgBVtgQCNPlU83Cusq0cJVFg/viewform?usp=header
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Bri Hammons (Conine) attended Rogers Creek for 8 years. She currently works as a Local Realtor at Hero Homes Group in Cleveland.
She is a mother of 3 beautiful children. She strives to work hard to make her dreams come true.
She is pictured with her family below. Her realty info is included as well.
If you are or know a RCES Alumni who'd like a shout out, complete the link below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxTjYyeh-r20U_9-GGeYtnjLcgBVtgQCNPlU83Cusq0cJVFg/viewform?usp=header
#AllInForMcMinnSchools
Christmas fun at the Creek next week! :)
Formal Clothes Collection
Items will be used for Winter Formal and Graduation. Extras are stored and shared with other schools.
THANK YOU to all who have donated!
Items will be used for Winter Formal and Graduation. Extras are stored and shared with other schools.
THANK YOU to all who have donated!
🔦Staff Spotlight🔦
Introducing another long standing Warrior: Darlene Nibarger
Mrs. Darlene is one of our wonderful cafeteria ladies. She makes sure our students and staff are served with a smile each day.
She loves to spend time with her family, especially her grand babies. She has been married to her husband for 38 years.
Mrs. Darlene is a cancer survivor and credits her family for helping her make it through.
She is pictured with her family below.
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Introducing another long standing Warrior: Darlene Nibarger
Mrs. Darlene is one of our wonderful cafeteria ladies. She makes sure our students and staff are served with a smile each day.
She loves to spend time with her family, especially her grand babies. She has been married to her husband for 38 years.
Mrs. Darlene is a cancer survivor and credits her family for helping her make it through.
She is pictured with her family below.
#AllInForMcMinnSchools
