📸 Fall Picture Retakes 📸
A photographer from Strawbridge Studios will be at Rockford Elementary on Thursday, October 23, 2025 for Fall Retake Pictures.
A photographer from Strawbridge Studios will be at Rockford Elementary on Thursday, October 23, 2025 for Fall Retake Pictures.
Welcome, fall! The autumnal equinox—also called the September equinox or the fall equinox—arrives on Monday, September 22. Not only do temperatures drop, but plant life slows down, and so do we.
When Is the First Day of Fall 2025?
The fall equinox and the first day of autumn arrive on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 2:19 P.M. EDT in the Northern Hemisphere. The equinox occurs at the same moment worldwide.
When Is the First Day of Fall 2025?
The fall equinox and the first day of autumn arrive on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 2:19 P.M. EDT in the Northern Hemisphere. The equinox occurs at the same moment worldwide.
🎉👏 Congratulations to Mrs. Porterfield's Kindergarten class on achieving perfect attendance! 🏆📚
Every student has been present for 16 days in a row—way to go! 🎯🙌 The class will be rewarded with some sweet candy treats 🍬 for showing up and showing out! 💚🐊
Every student has been present for 16 days in a row—way to go! 🎯🙌 The class will be rewarded with some sweet candy treats 🍬 for showing up and showing out! 💚🐊
We would love to see you being active with your family at home. If you choose to participate, follow the instructions on the sheet and return the paper to Coach Fitzgerald at the end of the month! We will post a new monthly activity sheet at the beginning of each month so keep a watch on our page!
#SCSUpdates | A test of the Surry County Schools Notification System was conducted this afternoon. If you did not receive a call or email, please alert the main office at your respective school so staff can update your contact information accordingly.
Our fifth graders were up to the challenge of building a bone bridge that would hold 200 grams and span 15-20 centimeters! This visual shows that straws, acting like bones, and marshmallows, acting like joints, are long and give structure just like the skeletal system.
📢 Reminder 📢
There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, September 18th, for a Teacher Workday. ✏️🍎
We hope our Gators enjoy their day off, and we’ll see everyone back on Monday, September 22nd! 💚
There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, September 18th, for a Teacher Workday. ✏️🍎
We hope our Gators enjoy their day off, and we’ll see everyone back on Monday, September 22nd! 💚
💚 Start with Hello Spirit Week – Thursday! 💚
We’re going GREEN 🌿🍏 to unite together in Sandy Hook’s color. Let’s fill Rockford with kindness and show our Gator spirit by going green! 🌟
We’re going GREEN 🌿🍏 to unite together in Sandy Hook’s color. Let’s fill Rockford with kindness and show our Gator spirit by going green! 🌟
👩🔬✨ Pre-K Science Fun! ✨👩🔬
Our Pre-K students explored what happens when you add food coloring to regular oatmeal! 🌈🥣 They were amazed to see the oatmeal change colors and observe the cool effects. Such a fun way to spark curiosity and discovery in our little scientists! 💡💚
Our Pre-K students explored what happens when you add food coloring to regular oatmeal! 🌈🥣 They were amazed to see the oatmeal change colors and observe the cool effects. Such a fun way to spark curiosity and discovery in our little scientists! 💡💚
On Thursday, Kindergarten students received a visit from Rockford’s own Officer Richardson. Officer Richardson, along with some other officers, talked to the kids about how they help the community daily. Students also received a special surprise from the K-9 officer. They hid and were able to see the K-9 sniffing to find them.
What a wonderful Community Helpers Week it has been!
What a wonderful Community Helpers Week it has been!
This month our Gators showed amazing leadership skills by being Self Aware. They learned these skills from our wonderful staff each and every day. This month our staff voted Brooke Thomas as our staff leader. She knows her strengths in organization and creativity and will helps others or take the lead. She was born to be a party planner, and while working with her on the social committee, her leadership shines.Brooke always has everything together. Her self organization shines so big, she leads her students to do the same. You can always count on Brooke to get the job done! Congratulations Brooke and thank you for your wonderful leadership!
Sweet news! Our chocolate fundraiser is about to begin and you can get a head start on the fun!
Get ready to become a chocolate-selling superstar!
Permission slips are heading home today - send them back before our kick-off on Monday (Sept 22) and you'll be first in line to receive your delicious inventory!
Each box contains 60 magical dollar bars.
Ready to spread some chocolatey joy?
Remember, all sales are final, and payment is needed before getting more boxes.
Final money collection is Tuesday, Oct 7th.
Time to transform into chocolate entrepreneurs! Amazing prizes await our super sellers!
Thanks for making our fundraiser extra sweet!
Get ready to become a chocolate-selling superstar!
Permission slips are heading home today - send them back before our kick-off on Monday (Sept 22) and you'll be first in line to receive your delicious inventory!
Each box contains 60 magical dollar bars.
Ready to spread some chocolatey joy?
Remember, all sales are final, and payment is needed before getting more boxes.
Final money collection is Tuesday, Oct 7th.
Time to transform into chocolate entrepreneurs! Amazing prizes await our super sellers!
Thanks for making our fundraiser extra sweet!
On Wednesday, the paramedics from Surry County EMS visited the Kindergarten. They showed all of the things they use daily to help our community. The students also got to tour the ambulance.
Congratulations to these Kindergarten Gators who have already earned their locomotor license in PE class! These students have already mastered all eight locomotor skills with proper form: run, walk, hop, jump, skip, gallop, leap, and side slide.
4th-grade students enjoyed a visit from Mr. Edwards from the SCS Science Institute. We created parallel and series circuits using the snap circuit kits.
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens. It is normally observed on September 17, the day in 1787 that delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the document in Philadelphia.
“Today is National School Backpack Awareness Day! 🎒
A reminder to always wear your backpack the safe way — with both straps and not too heavy! Keeping our students safe and healthy is always a top priority at Rockford.”
Each September, AOTA’s Backpack Awareness Day raises national awareness about the risks associated with heavy and improperly worn backpacks. This important campaign, led by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), highlights how overloaded backpacks can contribute to pain, poor posture, and long-term musculoskeletal problems in students of all ages.
Occupational therapists, educators, and families join forces on this day to educate children and caregivers about how to choose, pack, and wear backpacks safely. The focus is not just on reducing injury—it’s about building healthy habits that support physical well-being throughout the school year.
A reminder to always wear your backpack the safe way — with both straps and not too heavy! Keeping our students safe and healthy is always a top priority at Rockford.”
Each September, AOTA’s Backpack Awareness Day raises national awareness about the risks associated with heavy and improperly worn backpacks. This important campaign, led by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), highlights how overloaded backpacks can contribute to pain, poor posture, and long-term musculoskeletal problems in students of all ages.
Occupational therapists, educators, and families join forces on this day to educate children and caregivers about how to choose, pack, and wear backpacks safely. The focus is not just on reducing injury—it’s about building healthy habits that support physical well-being throughout the school year.
Reminder.......Fall pictures will be taken tomorrow Wednesday September 17 th.
🌟 Start with Hello Spirit Week! 🌟
We’re excited to continue spreading kindness and connection at Rockford Elementary! 💚
👯♀️ Tuesday: Find Your Twin!
Because no Gator stands alone — show your school spirit by twinning with a friend!
We’re excited to continue spreading kindness and connection at Rockford Elementary! 💚
👯♀️ Tuesday: Find Your Twin!
Because no Gator stands alone — show your school spirit by twinning with a friend!
On Tuesday, our Kindergarten students had a visit from our local librarian, Ms. Salina Zagurski. She talked about how the Dobson Community Library helps us check out books and further our learning!
