Our 2nd graders had a fantastic time watching Junie B. Jones, The Musical at the Andy Griffith Playhouse! 🎟️
They laughed and loved seeing one of their favorite book characters come to life on stage. 💚
Our Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and Adaptive EC classes enjoyed a wonderful day at The Farm on Friday! Students loved seeing the animals, exploring the activities, and learning all about farm life. 🐷🐔🐰
What a fun and educational day for our Gators! 💚
🚍 National School Bus Safety Week 🛑
October 20–24 is National School Bus Safety Week! This week reminds students, parents, and drivers about the importance of staying alert and following safety rules when around school buses.
Let’s all work together to keep our Gators safe as they ride to and from school! 💛🚌
Illegal School Bus Passing Prevention
1. 🛑🚸 Always stop when the stop-arm is out for school buses! 🚸🛑 Slow down, stay alert and keep kids safe!
2. Always stop when the stop-arm is out for school buses—it’s the law! ✋ 🛑 Flashing red lights and a stop sign ALWAYS mean it's time to keep kids safe.
3. Here’s a little school bus refresher:
Yellow means slow. 🟡
a. Red means stop. 🛑
b. Let’s protect kids getting on and off the school bus.
c. Always stop when the stop-arm is out.
4. Drivers — safety starts with you. 🫵 If you see a school bus with flashing red lights, make sure to stop and wait. Remember to always stop when the stop-arm is out. ✅
5. Look. 👁️ Slow down. ⬇️ Stop. 🛑 When school buses are on the road, we can all do our part to keep kids safe. Always stop when the stop-arm is out.
6. 🛑Stop when the school bus does, it’s the law! 🛑 Always stop when the stop-arm is out to keep kids safe.
7. 🛑Don’t rush, stop for the school bus! 🚸Be patient, cautious, and keep kids safe. 🚌 Always stop when the stop-arm is out.
8. Always stop when the stop-arm is out! 🛑🚍 Keep an eye out for kids getting on and off the school bus or crossing the street. It only takes a second to make a big difference. 🚸
9. It’s illegal in all 50 states to pass a school bus when the stop arm is out with flashing red lights. Always stop when the stop-arm is out! 🛑
10. This school year, be mindful of school zone speeds and nearby buses! When a school bus is near, always stop when the stop-arm is out. 🚌🛑
11. School is in session—look out for the bus! Always stop when the stop-arm is out and make sure you slow down in school zones. ⚠️
12. Stay safe at the bus stop and always stop when the stop-arm is out! 🛑
13. Keep bus stop safety at the top of your list this school year! 📋When you’re driving, always stop when the stop-arm is out. 🛑
Our first graders have been busy learning all about forces and motion! They practiced identifying different types of motion by acting them out in a fun charades activity, showing pushes and pulls. Then, we explored magnetism by creating our very own magnet people and experimenting to see what objects our magnets could attract or repel. It was an exciting hands-on way to see science in action! 💫
A photographer from Strawbridge Studios will be at Rockford Elementary on Thursday, October 23, 2025 for Fall Retake Pictures.
Students who sold 4 or more boxes of chocolate bars earned their way into an exciting Foam Party! 🎈
Those who sold 5 or more boxes even got to invite a friend to join the fun! 💦💚🐊
Way to go, Gators — thank you for supporting our school fundraiser!
Pumpkins due on Wednesday, October 29th
RULES:
1. Choose your favorite storybook character.
2. Get a small to medium-sized pumpkin. It can be real or fake.
3. Decorate your pumpkin to look like your book character by
using acrylic paint, markers, or glue to add things to your
pumpkin.
Spray paint and watercolors do not work well.
PUMPKINS MAY NOT BE CARVED, CUT, OR HAVE HOLES
POKED IN THEM!!!!!
4. Fill out the entry form on the back and return it with your
pumpkin.
5. Pumpkins are due at the library on Wednesday, October 29
by 9:00 am.
6. All pumpkins need to be picked up by Friday, Oct. 31, or they
will be thrown away.
*Prizes will be awarded for the most creative pumpkin.
The paper needs to be filled out and sent in with the pumpkin with the following information:
My name is:
My grade is PK K 1 2 3 4 5
My teacher is
My Pumpkin is from:
Title of the book:
Author:
My Pumpkin's name is:
Every student has been present for 16 days, twice! — way to go! 🎯🙌
Your dedication and commitment to being at school every day have earned you a special reward — doughnuts for perfect attendance! 🍩💚🐊
Keep up the amazing work, Gators!
Every student has been present for 16 days. Way to go! 🎯🙌 The class will be rewarded with some sweet candy treats 🍬 for showing up and showing out! 💚🐊
Mrs. Simmons' class became detectives this week as they worked hard to draw conclusions and solve the mystery of who kidnapped the principal!
Each student investigated Mrs. Waters' office, gathered evidence, read through suspect interviews, and highlighted important clues. After careful detective work… the case was solved, and Mrs. Waters was found! 🕵️♀️🔍💚
We’re celebrating our amazing leaders, Mrs. Queen and Mrs. Waters 💚
On Wednesday, October 15th, our staff will host a Nacho Bar to show our appreciation for their hard work, dedication, and leadership. Thank you for everything you do to make Rockford Elementary a great place to learn and grow! 🌮💚
What an incredible night! A huge thank you to Mrs. Day and Mrs. Gonzalez for hosting our ML Parent Night at Rockford Elementary.
We were so happy to welcome so many families! Parents received a wealth of information and resources. The evening's highlight was the station rotation. Parents had the opportunity to look closely at ML data and then partnered with their child for a special student-led conference. These conferences were all about celebrating strengths and discussing the goals set for this school year!
The smiles were absolutely priceless during the family photo shoot!
Thank you to all the parents who showed up to support and encourage! Your partnership is what makes a difference!
🌼 Week of October 6–10: Thank You for Helping Us GROW! 🌼
This week, we’re celebrating Mrs. Waters and Mrs. Queen for all they do to help our students grow and thrive. Each will receive a beautiful mum from the school as a token of our appreciation. 🌸
Thank you for helping us make Rockford Elementary a place where students bloom! 💛
Our 2nd graders had an exciting trip to the North Carolina Zoo this week! They enjoyed learning about animals and exploring the exhibits on this wild adventure. 🦒🌿
Our 4th graders visited Old Salem in Winston-Salem this week! Students had a great time exploring history, learning about early life, and seeing how things were made long ago. What an exciting hands-on learning experience! 📚✨
Ballet Folklórico isn’t just a dance - it’s a performance of heritage connecting contemporary audiences to their heritage through lively performances. With every skirt swirl, hat tilt, and rhythmic stomp tells a beautiful story of Hispanic Culture.
El Ballet Folklórico del Museo de Historia Regional de Mount Airy
El Ballet Folklórico no es solo una danza, es una representación de la herencia que conecta al público contemporáneo con su herencia a través de vibrantes actuaciones. Con cada ondulación de falda, cada inclinación del sombrero y cada zapateo rítmico, se cuenta una hermosa historia de la cultura hispana.
World Smile Day 2025 is a day dedicated to the universal expression of joy – the smile. It’s a time to remind ourselves of the importance of spreading happiness, kindness, and positivity through simple acts, starting with a smile. This day encourages everyone to wear a smile and share it with the world, brightening the day of those they encounter.
