Superhero day today.
Dress as your favorite hero, no matter what kind. Anyone can be a hero. Today we celebrated being a super friend.
DON'T FORGET
Tomorrow September 18th is Picture Day.
#SCSCelebrates | Today we celebrate #NationalITProfessionalsDay! We are fortunate to have the best of the best here in Surry County County Schools! 💻
This team completes a lot of visible and behind-the-scenes work to ensure that students and staff can efficiently use technology during the school day. They are ready to jump in and help however they can whenever technical difficulties arise. Technology constantly changes, and our IT professionals stay informed of trends and tools to serve our students, staff, and families well!
Happy IT Professionals Day to Tim Hippert, Jeremy Stoker, Jim Harvish, Jackson Lindsay, Michael Pinckney, Sebrena O'Dell, Chet Luffman, Anthony Casey, and Melissa Spurlin!🎉
We also would like to give a shoutout and well-deserved recognition to Chief Technology Officer Lucas Gillispie for all of his hard work and dedication to our district’s technology oversight and implementation.
Thank you for all that you do for Surry County Schools! It is so appreciated! 💙
We celebrate National I.T. Professionals Day on the third Tuesday of every September, on September 17th this year, to recognize the technical experts — network engineers, system administrators, database admins, and many more types of I.T. professionals — who make sure our computer systems run smoothly. It takes a solid set of skills and talents to fill the shoes of an I.T. pro so, today, we say thanks to the people who come to fix our devices when they stop working the way they should — the behind-the-scenes operators without whom we’d be back in front of an archaic chalkboard, doing things the hard way.
Today Rockford Gators celebrated International Dot Day with listening to the virtual read aloud with the author, Peter H. Reynolds. They learned about the values of growth mindset. They also celebrated the first day of "Start with Hello" week by wearing green and designing their own name tags to wear for the day!
Congratulations to these Gator leaders who were chosen to be Coach Fitzgerald’s assistant coaches for the month of September .
Congratulations to these Gator leaders who were chosen to be Coach Fitzgerald’s assistant coaches for the month of September .
Congratulations to these Gator leaders who were chosen to be Coach Fitzgerald’s assistant coaches for the month of September .
"Thank you to Dobson First Baptist Church for the delicious cookies! 🍪 Your sweet gesture is greatly appreciated by the Rockford Elementary staff. We are so grateful for your kindness and continued support!"
"A huge thank you to Fairview Baptist Church for providing our staff with delicious snacks! 🍪🍎 Your kindness and generosity mean so much to the Rockford Elementary team. We appreciate your support and the thoughtful treats that brighten our days!"
The school will be CLOSED on Friday, September 20th
for a Teacher's Workday
This is an important message for students who ride bus 53:
Bus 53 will not run today, Monday, September 16. Unfortunately, we are unable to secure a driver. Students who ride bus 53 will need transportation to school this morning and should be picked up in the car line this afternoon.
Rockford's SAVE Promise Club will be hosting Start with Hello week at our school this week (September 16-19). We will have a special dress up theme for each day. Start with Hello Week has a purpose to promote inclusivity, kindness, and a sense of community in schools. The week is part of the Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) program, a nonprofit organization that aims to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities. We will have educational activities all week on inclusion and building friendships!
Note: Wednesday is school picture day, attachments can be removed before pictures.
International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration, began when teacher Terry Shay introduced his classroom to Peter H. Reynolds’ book The Dot on September 15, 2009.
The Dot is the story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to “make her mark”. What begins with a small dot on a piece of paper becomes a breakthrough in confidence and courage, igniting a journey of self-discovery and sharing, which has gone on to inspire countless children and adults around the globe.
Each year on International Dot Day – with the help of people just like you – the inspiration continues. What started as a story in the pages of a book is transforming teaching and learning around the world as people of all ages re-discover the power and potential of creativity in all they do.
P.S. International Dot Day 2024 will be a very special one, as we’re celebrating our 15th anniversary!!
We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic-American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. The observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988. The theme for 2024 is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.”
Rockford PTO is sponsoring a float in SCHS homecoming on Friday Sept. 20th.
Students will need to be there by 3:30. Parade starts at 4:00.
Parents will have to drop them off and pick them up at our float. A child will not be allowed to get off the float until we see a parent or an adult present.
They should also wear Rockford shirts or Rockford
🧡🐊 Gator Day Fun at the Dobson Splash Pad! 🐊🧡
Our amazing students were rewarded for their outstanding behavior with a fun-filled day at the Dobson Splash Pad! 🌊☀️ They splashed, played, and enjoyed every moment as part of our special Gator Day celebration.
We’re so proud of our Gators for demonstrating great behavior and earning this well-deserved treat. Keep up the great work, everyone! 🎉👏
Picture Day Wednesday, September 18th
Honoring September 11th with Patriotism
Mrs. Freeman's second-grade class commemorated September 11th by creating beautiful patriotic ribbons. The students learned about the importance of unity and remembrance on this day and expressed their thoughts through this creative activity. Their ribbons serve as a symbol of respect and remembrance for the heroes and loved ones affected. Proud of our young learners for honoring this day in such a meaningful way! ❤️🤍💙
This week was community helpers week for Miss Newman and Mrs. Porterfield’s Kindergarten classes. On Monday, they had a visit from Officer Danley. On Tuesday, a local paramedic, Aaron Stoltzfus, visited and brought the ambulance. On Wednesday, our school nurse, Mrs. Creed, visited. On Thursday, local firefighters from Central Surry Fire Department visited and brought the fire truck.
Thank you to our amazing community helpers!
