Congratulations to the following teachers who were recently notified they have successfully completed the requirements for National Board Certification. These teachers have participated in a rigorous process that helps them advance the quality of teaching and learning in their discipline and with the students they serve at different developmental levels:
▪️Sarah Johnson, Rockford Elementary School (not pictured)
▪️Susan Cromer, East Surry High School
▪️April Payne, Westfield Elementary School
An extra congratulations also goes out to 4 teachers who were recently notified of their successful National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) renewal. To retain NBCT status, teachers must complete a periodic demonstration of their knowledge and skills by submitting a Profile of Professional Growth (PPG) demonstrating how their practice continues to align with the Five Core Propositions in their certificate area.
Congratulations to:
▪️Kristy Cox, Meadowview Magnet Middle School
▪️Courtney Page, Surry Central High School
▪️Wendy Sawyers, Central Middle School
▪️Ashley Talbott, Cedar Ridge Elementary School
Congratulations to all! 🎉
Congratulations to Mrs. Goins's 5th grade class for winning the most laps competition in PE this month!
Good morning Gators! This is Mrs. Waters with events for the week. Monday will be day 1 in our specials rotation. Your child will bring home their 3rd quarter progress report tomorrow. Please take some time to review it with them and help them set some goals for the remainder of the quarter. On Tuesday, our 5th-grade students will take the NC Check-In for Science. Please make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep and arrives on time Tuesday morning. On Tuesday afternoon, our student council will meet. On Thursday, all county chorus students will practice after school. Please make sure your child has a note to stay. Also on Thursday, we will have class pictures. Our PTO will sell Valentine grams this week for $1.00 each. Please help support our PTO for this event. Don’t forget that yearbooks are on sale until March 15 for $30. After this, yearbooks will be $35 each and will not be sold after April 12th. Yearbooks can be purchased online. Please contact your child’s teacher for more information. Finally, we are currently taking registrations for rising kindergarten students. Any child who will be 5 on or before August 31, 2024, is eligible. Please see our Rockford Elementary School website or the Surry County Schools website for a link. I hope you have a wonderful week!
Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year Mrs Lisa Freeman, and our Assistant Teacher of the Year Mrs. Kelly Mosely!
A HUGE thank you to the SCENICE Automotive Group for our delicious teacher treats!
Good morning Gators! This is Mrs. Waters with events for the week. Monday will be day 2 in our specials rotation. On Tuesday the art club will meet after school and on Wednesday, our chorus will practice after school. Please make sure your child has a note to stay. As a reminder, make sure your child has all their items and they are ready to get out of the car at morning drop off. If your child arrives after the bell rings, you need to come into the office to sign them in. Also as a reminder, your child must be out of school for a full 24 hours after symptoms are gone during an illness. Don’t forget that yearbooks are on sale until March 15 for $30. After this, yearbooks will be $35 each and will not be sold after April 12th. Yearbooks can be purchased online. Please contact your child’s teacher for more information. Finally, we are currently taking registrations for rising kindergarten students. Any child who will be 5 on or before August 31, 2024, is eligible. Please see our Rockford Elementary School website or the Surry County Schools website for a link. I hope you have a restful evening and a wonderful week!
Miss Newman’s Kindergarten Class created a human number line today to help them strengthen their addition skills.
Mrs. Porterfield’s class enjoyed some sunshine today during playtime.
A scene from Narnia from "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe".Mrs. Freeman's 4th graders sat down to an English Tea Party with Mr. Tumnus. We were served tea in cups and sauces, sardines, bread, butter, and a sweet treat! We are expanding our vocabulary and helping to visualize what we are reading.
First Grade has been learning about the phases of the moon. Yesterday, they used Oreos to model the different moon phases. Yum!
5th-grade teachers hosted a parent night last night. We had a great turnout of parents. Students led discussions around their progress and shared some of the projects they completed recently. Parents got to get in on the fun and completed some 5th-grade level work! Thank you parents for all your support!
First grade celebrated the 101st Day of school by dressing up as Dalmatians, wearing black or white & completing different 101st Day of school activities! We had a doggone great day!! ⚫⚪
Classroom Group Picture Day is coming! Strawbridge will be at RES for Classroom Group photos on Feb. 8th.
Mrs Newman' s class is 100 days smarter!
Kindergarten celebrated the 100th day of school!
Due to widespread black ice throughout the county, Surry County Schools will transition to a Remote Learning Day today, Friday, January 19, for students and staff. This means all schools and facilities will be closed for students. Elementary students should complete work in their remote learning packets, and middle and high school students should access their assignments on Canvas.
Please see https://www.surry.k12.nc.us/page/remote-learning for additional information on Remote Learning Days.
Surry County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. This delay will help with visibility for bus drivers and allow time for temperatures to increase.
All evening events and activities are canceled for today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Surry County Schools will be closed with an optional teacher workday tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory that will be in effect until 7:00 AM Tuesday morning. There are snow-covered roads in the northern parts of Surry County, so please exercise caution if planning to travel.
Good evening Gators! This is Mrs. Waters with events for the week. Tuesday will be day 1 in our specials rotation. This week our 2nd grade students will complete math mid year benchmarks. We are excited to see how much these students have grown. On Tuesday our Book Battle team will meet after school to practice. Please make sure your child has a note to stay. Finally, on Friday, we will celebrate the 100th day of school. This is always an exciting day full of fun. Don’t forget that yearbooks are on sale until March 15 for $30. After this, yearbooks will be $35 each and will not be sold after April 12th. Yearbooks can be purchased online. Please contact your child’s teacher for more information. I hope you have a restful evening and a wonderful week!