Rockford Elementary

National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to remind our students that kindness, respect, and inclusion matter every day.

At Rockford Elementary School, we encourage our students to stand up for one another, speak up when something isn't right, and make sure everyone feels welcome, safe, and included.

Together, we can make a difference by choosing kindness and being a good friend.

Be kind. Be respectful. Be an upstander.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

We are getting so close to the finish line of our Chocolate Fundraiser, but we still have 46 boxes of chocolate left to sell!

FUNDRAISER DEADLINE: OCTOBER 13th

All candy bars must be sold, and ALL money must be turned in to the school by October 13th.

SELL, TURN IN YOUR MONEY & EARN REWARDS!

Students can earn exciting rewards as they sell their chocolate!

1st Box Sold: Pigtastic Collectible + Chill & Chat Party

2nd Box Sold: Pigtastic Collectible + Squealing Gummy Pig

3rd Box Sold: Pigtastic Collectible + Foam Party

4th Box Sold: Pigtastic Collectible + Bring a Friend to the Foam Party

5th Box Sold: The Whole Pigtastic Collection + Magic Show!

Want to check out another box?
Sell your candy bars and turn in all the money from your current box before checking out another box.

TOP SELLERS WIN!

1st Place: $100.00
2nd Place: $50.00

CLASSROOM INCENTIVE!

The classroom with the most students participating will win a Pizza Party and help Piggles find a forever home!

We are down to just 46 boxes! Let's work together to reach our goal and make this fundraiser PIGTASTIC!

Remember: All money must be turned in by October 13th!

Thank you for supporting Rockford Elementary School!

Congratulations to our September Students of the Month!

These students were recognized for demonstrating Accountability and showing what it means to take responsibility for their actions, choices, and learning.

Congratulations to:

Angel Villegas
Gaby Cabrera-Martinez
Mia Drye
Perla Cabrera
Casen Mosley
Lane Stanley
Essie Raye Moser
Kaeyla Zarco
Adeliah Worden
Camila Caro
Aliana Rocha
Ramiro Cabrera
Adlen Gentry
Mary Meeks
Harper Alshire
Lalin Beach

We are so proud of each of you for being great examples of Accountability at Rockford Elementary School!

Way to chomp, Gators!

September Staff Leader of the Month is Erin Phillips. This year, Erin made the jump to teaching Kindergarten, bringing her incredible instructional skills right to our youngest learners. But she didn't just stop at that. She also helps lead our SAVE Promise Club. She is an active member of the MTAC (Literacy Committee).On top of that, she's even starting a new K-2 Science Club! Erin is exactly the kind of educator who takes total ownership of her students' success and our school's culture. She is always going above and beyond, consistently stepping up to fill gaps and bring fresh ideas to life.

August Staff Leader of the Month is Tina Bryant. Tina is always aware of how the building looks and that things are kept clean and safe for all students and staff. She takes pride in the job she does and is aware of how it makes the school look as a whole if it isn't kept clean and neat. Tina makes sure that the kids and staff are provided with what they need. Being aware of her responsibilities makes things look great for us all.

Congratulations to Chase Torres.

Chase found a Golden Ticket inside his chocolate box, which means he has earned a FREE pass to Urban Air!

Chocolate Fundraiser Final Reminder!

Our chocolate fundraiser will officially end on October 13th!

Please make sure ALL money is turned in for every chocolate box you have checked out. All chocolate must be paid for on or before October 13th.

Remember, students must meet the following sales requirements to participate in our upcoming events:

Foam Party: Sell 3 boxes of chocolate
Bring a Friend to the Foam Party: Sell 4 boxes of chocolate
Magic Show: Sell 5 boxes of chocolate

If you have sold the required number of boxes, please make sure all money has been turned in by October 13th in order to attend the events.

Thank you for helping us make our chocolate fundraiser a success! Every box sold helps support Rockford Elementary!

Principal Appreciation Month
October 5–9

Donut forget how much you are appreciated!

Our school is DOZENS of times better because of the dedication, leadership, and heart of our Principal, Mrs. Kelly Waters, and Assistant Principal, Mrs. Ashley Queen!

Thank you both for everything you do each day for our students, staff, and Rockford Elementary family. We are so grateful for the time, energy, encouragement, and care you pour into our school.

Today, we celebrated you with a special Dunkin’ Donuts delivery!

Thank you for making Rockford Elementary a sweeter place every day!

Happy Principal Appreciation Week, Mrs. Waters and Mrs. Queen!

Happy Principal Appreciation Month!

October is a special time to celebrate two very special leaders at Rockford Elementary School!

We are so thankful for Mrs. Kelly Waters, Principal, and Mrs. Ashley Queen, Assistant Principal. Your leadership, dedication, encouragement, and love for our students and staff make Rockford Elementary a wonderful place to learn and grow.

Thank you for all you do each and every day to support our students, staff, and families. We appreciate your hard work and everything you do to make our school the best it can be!

Happy Principal Appreciation Month, Mrs. Waters and Mrs. Queen!
Rockford is better because of YOU!

Our chocolate fundraiser has been EXTENDED!

We have more boxes of delicious candy bars available and we need your help to reach our school-wide fundraising goal!
Every candy bar sold gets us one step closer to our goal. If you haven’t had a chance to participate yet, now is the perfect time!
Keep sharing, selling, and supporting
Rockford Elementary School!
Let’s keep making this the most
PIGTASTIC fundraiser yet!

Congratulations to these Kindergarten Gators who have already earned their locomotor license this week 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 Ashlyn Sprinkle

Happy National Teaching Assistants’ Day!

Today, we celebrate the amazing teaching assistants who make such a difference at Rockford Elementary School!

Our TAs support our teachers, encourage our students, lend a helping hand, and help create a positive learning environment each day. Their patience, dedication, and willingness to do whatever it takes for our students do not go unnoticed!

Thank you for all the ways you support our Rockford Gators and our school family! We appreciate you today and every day!

Early safety habits start with our youngest learners!

September 25 is National "If You See Something, Say Something®" Awareness Day.

At Rockford Elementary School, we teach our students that keeping our school safe is a team effort. We encourage all elementary students to spot, report, and prevent by sharing anything unusual with a trusted adult. Tell a child today: If something looks unsafe, scary, or out of place, always say something to a teacher, parent, or principal!

#SeeSayDay #SchoolSafety #SafeSchools

UPDATE FROM PIGGLES!

Here’s our School-Wide Goal Chart!

If we all work together, we can reach our school-wide goal of $10,000!

Every sale helps us get one step closer to reaching our goal. Keep sharing, selling, and supporting OUR school!

We’ll continue updating this chart so everyone can follow along with our progress.

LET’S MAKE THIS THE MOST PIGTASTIC SALE YET!

Congratulations to these Kindergarten Gators who have already earned their locomotor license this week 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

Jace Bond
Lillie Drye
Ismael Estudillo Rivera
Angel Villegas Hernandez

Congratulations to Our Golden Ticket Winners!

Our chocolate fundraiser has been PIGTASTIC, and we have some lucky Golden Ticket winners!

Congratulations to:

Scarlett Crotts
David Tinajero
Francia Ponce

Each of these students found a Golden Ticket inside their chocolate box, which means they have earned a FREE pass to Urban Air!

Keep checking those boxes and looking closely—you never know when you might find one of our hidden Golden Tickets!

A Special Lunch Visit at Rockford Elementary! We were excited to welcome Dr. Steve Hall, Theresa Atkins, BOE members Jade Kiger and Kent Whitaker, and Matthew White to Rockford Elementary today! Our school board members served lunch to our students and enjoyed spending some time with our Gators. We appreciate you taking the time to visit, serve, and connect with our students! Thank you for supporting Rockford Elementary School and the children we are so proud to serve. Thank you for being a part of the Rockford family!

📸 FALL PICTURE RETAKES ARE COMING! 📸 Fall Picture Retakes will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026! 🍂 SEND NO MONEY TODAY! A proof or portrait package will be sent home from school with information on how to order. Please allow 3–4 weeks for pictures and ordering information to be sent home. 👕 PICTURE DAY ATTIRE: Choose colors that complement your child. Solid colors and small patterns work best. Please avoid clothing with large images or logos. 🇪🇸 ¡NO ENVÍE DINERO HOY! Una prueba o paquete de fotos será enviado a casa desde la escuela con información sobre cómo ordenar. Por favor, permita 3–4 semanas para recibir las fotos y la información para ordenar. 👕 ROPA PARA EL DÍA DE FOTOS: Seleccione colores que complementen a su hijo. Los colores sólidos y estampados pequeños funcionan mejor. Evite ropa con imágenes o logotipos grandes. 📅 Friday, October 23, 2026 📍 Rockford Elementary School