Rockwood School District: Profile Of A Rockwood Learner: Charlie Roper, Kellison Elementary

Press release from the Rockwood School District:

May 20, 2021

In Rockwood, we strive to do whatever it takes to ensure all students realize their potential. Our goal is to PDFcultivate Rockwood learners who think creatively and critically; engage thoughtfully and respectfully; develop strong character; collaborate with others; and explore our world.Over the final month of the 2020-2021 school year, we will be celebrating fifth-, eighth- and 12th-grade students from around Rockwood who embody these characteristics and reflect the hopes, dreams and aspirations we hold for every child in our school community. Today, we feature Kellison Elementary fifth-grader Charlie Roper. -----Charlie Roper attended Kellison Elementary only during his fourth- and fift​h-grade years. Even in that relatively short amount of time, Charlie's teachers developed a clear view of what kind of student he is."He is a strong leader and role model and shows amazing character," said his fifth-grade teacher Julia Bax.Charlie, in turn, is grateful for all the help the staff at Kellison provided to him last year as he was growing accustomed to his new school. It didn't take long, though, before Charlie started excelling in the classroom and as a midfielder on his 026 Futbol Club soccer team in Fenton.As he heads to Rockwood South Middle next year, Charlie is excited to spend more time at school with his soccer teammates, many of whom go to Bowles Elementary.​ While his favorite subject is social studies, Charlie said he is looking forward to taking such Encore classes as STEM Explorations and Digital Ignition, which teaches students a variety of different computer programs.His older sister has told him all about Rockwood South, and now he gets to experience the school for himself."I'm really excited for all the opportunities I'll get in classes like the Encore classes and not staying in the same classroom all day and being able to walk around a little bit more," Charlie said. "I'm going to miss the teachers I've had. I'm very thankful for having great teachers at Kellison."​

In Rockwood, we strive to do whatever it takes to ensure all students realize their potential. Our goal is to PDFcultivate Rockwood learners who think creatively and critically; engage thoughtfully and respectfully; develop strong character; collaborate with others; and explore our world.Over the final month of the 2020-2021 school year, we will be celebrating fifth-, eighth- and 12th-grade students from around Rockwood who embody these characteristics and reflect the hopes, dreams and aspirations we hold for every child in our school community. Today, we feature Kellison Elementary fifth-grader Charlie Roper. -----Charlie Roper attended Kellison Elementary only during his fourth- and fift​h-grade years. Even in that relatively short amount of time, Charlie's teachers developed a clear view of what kind of student he is."He is a strong leader and role model and shows amazing character," said his fifth-grade teacher Julia Bax.Charlie, in turn, is grateful for all the help the staff at Kellison provided to him last year as he was growing accustomed to his new school. It didn't take long, though, before Charlie started excelling in the classroom and as a midfielder on his 026 Futbol Club soccer team in Fenton.As he heads to Rockwood South Middle next year, Charlie is excited to spend more time at school with his soccer teammates, many of whom go to Bowles Elementary.​ While his favorite subject is social studies, Charlie said he is looking forward to taking such Encore classes as STEM Explorations and Digital Ignition, which teaches students a variety of different computer programs.His older sister has told him all about Rockwood South, and now he gets to experience the school for himself."I'm really excited for all the opportunities I'll get in classes like the Encore classes and not staying in the same classroom all day and being able to walk around a little bit more," Charlie said. "I'm going to miss the teachers I've had. I'm very thankful for having great teachers at Kellison."​

This press release was produced by the Rockwood School District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.