International Friendship Day, officially recognized by the United Nations on July 30th, is a day to celebrate the bonds of friendship and the positive impact of friendship on fostering peace, understanding, and cooperation between individuals and nations. It's a reminder to appreciate and nurture the relationships that enrich our lives and contribute to a more harmonious world.

Supply list for the 2025 2026 school year.

📚 Rockford Elementary School
🎒 2025–2026 School Supply List
Donations of hand sanitizer, tissues, and disinfecting wipes are always appreciated!
🐣 Kindergarten
1 – 1” Three-ring binder
1 – Five-subject notebook
Pencils (NO mechanical pencils)
1 – Regular-size pencil box (NO pouches)
12 – Glue sticks
Scissors – Blunt Tip (Fiskars preferred)
2 – 24-pack crayons
Small pack of dry-erase markers
1 – Pack of big pink erasers
1 – Pair of headphones (NO earbuds)
1 – Three-ring pencil pouch with clear front
1 – Average size bookbag (No rollers)
2 – Packs of index cards
An extra change of clothes in a Ziploc bag labeled with your child’s name
🧒 Boys: Sandwich-size Ziploc bags
👧 Girls: Gallon-size Ziploc bags
❗ Please, NO markers or colored pencils.
🐶 1st Grade
1 – 1½” Three-ring binder
1 – Three- or five-subject notebook
2 – Two-pocket folders
2 – Three-ring pencil pouches (NO boxes)
1 – Pack 3x5 white index cards
2 – 16-count packs of crayons
12 – Glue sticks
1 – Pair of scissors – Blunt Tip (Fiskars preferred)
2 – 12-pack pre-sharpened pencils (NO mechanical)
1 – Pack of big pink erasers (NO pencil tops)
6–8 Fine Point Black dry erase markers
1 – Pair of headphones (NO earbuds)
1 – Clipboard
🧒 Boys: Sandwich Ziploc bags
👧 Girls: Gallon Ziploc bags
👕 Please include a change of clothes in a labeled Ziploc bag.
🐛 2nd Grade
5 – Pronged folders
1 – Pack wide-ruled loose-leaf paper
1 – Pencil box
2 – Pairs of scissors
Large pack of glue sticks (5+)
A large pack of pencils
2 – 24-count packs of crayons
1 – Pack of cap erasers
Highlighters
4 – Dry erase markers
1 – Pair of headphones (NO earbuds)
👧 Girls: Clorox wipes
🧒 Boys: Sandwich Ziploc bags
🐸 3rd Grade
1 – Set of headphones or earbuds
1 – Pencil pouch or box
1 – Pack of crayons
1 – Pack of dry erase markers
2 – Packs of regular pencils
1 – Pack of pencil top erasers
1 – Pair of scissors
2 – Two-pocket folders
3 – One-subject notebooks
🦉 4th Grade
2 – Packs of No. 2 yellow pencils (NO mechanical or multi-colored)
1 – One-inch, three-ring binder with pockets
3 – One-subject notebooks
1 – Pack loose-leaf, wide-ruled paper
3 – Solid-color pocket folders with holes
2 – Packs of cap erasers
1 – Pack of yellow highlighters
1 – Pack of Post-It notes
1 – Pack of crayons
1 – Large pack of BLACK dry erase markers
1 – Pair of scissors
1 – Large pack of glue sticks
1 – Pencil pouch or box
1 – Pair of earbuds or headphones
🐊 5th Grade
1 – Three-subject notebook
1 – Five-subject notebook
2 – One-subject notebooks
3 – Pocket folders
2 – Packs of loose-leaf paper
2 – Packs of 3x5 index cards
1 – Pair of scissors
1 – Pack of sticky notes
1 – Pack of colored pencils
1 – 4-pack dry erase markers
2 – Packs of pencils (NO pens)
Glue sticks (4+ count)
Highlighters
Pencil pouch or box
Headphones or earbuds

📚 The Book Bus was at Food Lion in Dobson today!
From 9:00 to 11:00 AM, staff and students had a wonderful time picking out books, enjoying snacks, and connecting with the community. A big thank-you to everyone who stopped by and made it such a fun and engaging morning!
From 9:00 to 11:00 AM, staff and students had a wonderful time picking out books, enjoying snacks, and connecting with the community. A big thank-you to everyone who stopped by and made it such a fun and engaging morning!
Rockford Elementary School
We will hold parent orientation sessions on Thursday, August 7th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and on Friday, August 8th, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Teachers will reach out to parents to schedule these sessions.

We are having another Bus Book event this Thursday (July 17th). We will be parked at Dobson Food Lion from 9:00-11:00. We will have plenty of good books to read with students or they can bring their summer learning books to work on. This is a great time for parents to pick up their weekly groceries as well!
Stop by and see us!

🎆 Happy 4th of July! 🎆
Wishing our Rockford Elementary students, families, and staff a safe and joyful Independence Day! May your day be filled with fun, family, and fireworks as we celebrate the birth of our nation and the freedoms we enjoy.
Have a star-spangled holiday! ❤️🤍💙🧨

On June 19, 1865, nearly two years after President Abraham Lincoln emancipated enslaved Africans in America, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas with news of freedom. More than 250,000 African Americans embraced freedom by executive decree in what became known as Juneteenth or Freedom Day.

👔💙 Happy Father's Day! 💙👔
Wishing a wonderful Father's Day to all the amazing dads, grandfathers, and father figures in our Rockford Elementary community! Thank you for your love, support, and the many ways you make a difference in our students' lives each day.
We appreciate you and hope you have a day filled with joy, love, and special moments! 💙🌟🛠️

Flag Day is a holiday celebrated on June 14 in the United States. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress

📚🚌 The Book Bus rolled out today!
We had a wonderful time reading stories, working in our summer learning books, and sharing snacks with the kids. Nothing beats learning, laughter, and a good book on a summer day! ☀️🍎📖








📚🚌 The Book Bus rolled out today!
We had a wonderful time reading stories, working in our summer learning books, and sharing snacks with the kids. Nothing beats learning, laughter, and a good book on a summer day! ☀️🍎📖










Our book bus is rolling! Join us today. We are making stops at Atkins Lane, Simpson Road, and Eastwind Court this morning.

Reminder for Book Bus
Join us out in the community this summer as we check in with our students, read some books together, and work in their summer learning books. Plus, we’ll have treats to share!
📅 Dates:
Thursday, June 12
Thursday, July 17
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
🚍 Route Stops:
Dobson Produce on Turkey Ford Rd (starting point)
Atkins Rd
Eastwind Ct
Simpson Rd (ending point)
📚 What to Bring:
Students should bring their summer learning books. We'll read, learn, and have a great time!
We can’t wait to see you!

Mark Your Calendars – Summer Learning on the Go!
Join us out in the community this summer as we check in with our students, read some books together, and work in their summer learning books. Plus, we’ll have treats to share!
📅 Dates:
Thursday, June 12
Thursday, July 17
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
🚍 Route Stops:
Dobson Produce on Turkey Ford Rd (starting point)
Atkins Rd
Eastwind Ct
Simpson Rd (ending point)
📚 What to Bring:
Students should bring their summer learning books. We'll read, learn, and have a great time!
We can’t wait to see you!

Rockford Elementary is looking for a pre-K teaching assistant. If you are interested contact Kelly Waters principal at 336–374–6300 or email at watersk@surry.k12.nc.us

Book Bus Information:
The bus will stop at the main drop-off points on these roads.
Dates:
Thursday, June 12
Thursday, July 17
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
🚍 Route Stops:
Dobson Produce on Turkey Ford Rd (starting point)
Atkins Rd
Eastwind Ct
Simpson Rd (ending point)
It will not travel door-to-door and will not transport students. Students can board the bus while it is stopped to spend some time reading with staff or working on their summer learning books.
📚 What to Bring: Students should bring their summer learning books. We'll read, learn, and have a great time!
We can’t wait to see you!
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Mark Your Calendars – Summer Learning on the Go!
Join us out in the community this summer as we check in with our students, read some books together, and work in their summer learning books. Plus, we’ll have treats to share!
📅 Dates:
Thursday, June 12
Thursday, July 17
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
🚍 Route Stops:
Dobson Produce on Turkey Ford Rd (starting point)
Atkins Rd
Eastwind Ct
Simpson Rd (ending point)
📚 What to Bring:
Students should bring their summer learning books. We'll read, learn, and have a great time!
We can’t wait to see you!

National Dairy Month – June 2025. U.S. This June, celebrate National Dairy Month with your favorite dairy treat. Originally established as a grocery/milk promotion in 1937, National Dairy Month now acts as a reminder of the health benefits that dairy products provide.

