This week is community helpers week for our Kindergarten classes. On Monday, our school nurse, Mrs. Creed visited our Kindergarten students. She taught them healthy habits to keep them and their families safe.
They also had a visit from a local small business owner, Mrs. Stephanie Holder. She is the owner of Grounded Coffee. She taught our students about how small businesses provide not only goods, but services too.
They also had a visit from a local small business owner, Mrs. Stephanie Holder. She is the owner of Grounded Coffee. She taught our students about how small businesses provide not only goods, but services too.
#SCSUpdates | ATTENTION: In an effort to ensure we have the most current contact information possible for our families and staff members, Surry County Schools will be conducting a test of our mass notification system on Friday, September 19, at 12:00 p.m. The test message is being sent via phone, text, email, push notification, and social media. This will be a test only, and no action is needed.
Most commonly, this system is used to announce school closures due to weather, but we also use it to contact families in the event of a school-hours emergency. Please check with your child's school to confirm the correct contact information is on file for your student(s).
Haven't downloaded the app yet? Download the Surry County Schools, NC app from the App Store and Google Play today and make sure to select "Allow Notifications" for the district and your child's school! ⬇️
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/surry-county-schools-nc/id6452801607
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.surrync&pli=1
Most commonly, this system is used to announce school closures due to weather, but we also use it to contact families in the event of a school-hours emergency. Please check with your child's school to confirm the correct contact information is on file for your student(s).
Haven't downloaded the app yet? Download the Surry County Schools, NC app from the App Store and Google Play today and make sure to select "Allow Notifications" for the district and your child's school! ⬇️
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/surry-county-schools-nc/id6452801607
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.surrync&pli=1
🌟 Get ready for an amazing Start with Hello spirit week! We're spreading kindness and smiles throughout our school community. 💚
Spirit Week Theme Days:
Monday: Rock those neon colors! ⚡️ Let's shine bright with kindness.
Tuesday: Find your twin! 👯♂️👯♀️ Because no Gator stands alone.
Wednesday: Dress to impress! 👔✨ Kindness is always in style.
Thursday: Go green! 💚 Uniting together in Sandy Hook's color.
Spirit Week Theme Days:
Monday: Rock those neon colors! ⚡️ Let's shine bright with kindness.
Tuesday: Find your twin! 👯♂️👯♀️ Because no Gator stands alone.
Wednesday: Dress to impress! 👔✨ Kindness is always in style.
Thursday: Go green! 💚 Uniting together in Sandy Hook's color.
Every year in the United States, we celebrate and acknowledge the cultural impact and influence of Hispanic culture in our country from September 15 to October 15.
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.
https://youtu.be/OPek3VK7lac
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.
https://youtu.be/OPek3VK7lac
NC Arts in Education Week
September 14-20, 2025
In 2010, Congress passed House Resolution 275, designating the week beginning with the second Sunday in September as National Arts in Education Week. During this week, the field of arts education joins together in communities across the country to advocate, educate, and celebrate about the impact and transformative power of the arts in education.
September 14-20, 2025
In 2010, Congress passed House Resolution 275, designating the week beginning with the second Sunday in September as National Arts in Education Week. During this week, the field of arts education joins together in communities across the country to advocate, educate, and celebrate about the impact and transformative power of the arts in education.
Our Pre-K Gators are having a blast on the playground! 🐊☀️
Lots of smiles, laughter, and fun as they enjoy their playtime together. 💛
Lots of smiles, laughter, and fun as they enjoy their playtime together. 💛
Wednesday was Dobson library day for pre-K. They enjoyed listening to stories from Miss Selena.
📸✨ Picture Day Reminder! ✨📸
Don’t forget — Picture Day is Wednesday, September 17th!
Bring your best smile and be ready to capture the moment. 😃
Don’t forget — Picture Day is Wednesday, September 17th!
Bring your best smile and be ready to capture the moment. 😃
💦🐊 Gator Day Fun! 🐊💦
Students celebrated their CHOMPing behavior with a super fun Gator Day at the Splash Pad! 🎉 They enjoyed playing games, running around on the playground, and cooling off in the water at the splash pad. 🌞💧
Way to go, Gators, for working hard and earning such a fun day!
Students celebrated their CHOMPing behavior with a super fun Gator Day at the Splash Pad! 🎉 They enjoyed playing games, running around on the playground, and cooling off in the water at the splash pad. 🌞💧
Way to go, Gators, for working hard and earning such a fun day!
Kindergarten students have been learning how to be a good friend. Today, they made friendship bracelets together as a team-building activity.
🎉👏 Congratulations to Mrs. Simpson’s 3rd-grade class on achieving perfect attendance! 🏆📚
Every student has been present for 16 days in a row—way to go! 🎯🙌 The class will be rewarded with some sweet candy treats 🍬 for showing up and showing out! 💚🐊
Every student has been present for 16 days in a row—way to go! 🎯🙌 The class will be rewarded with some sweet candy treats 🍬 for showing up and showing out! 💚🐊
🎉👏 Congratulations to Mrs. Goins’ 5th-grade class on achieving perfect attendance! 🏆📚
Every student has been present for 16 days in a row—way to go! 🎯🙌 The class will be rewarded with some sweet candy treats 🍬 for showing up and showing out! 💚🐊
Every student has been present for 16 days in a row—way to go! 🎯🙌 The class will be rewarded with some sweet candy treats 🍬 for showing up and showing out! 💚🐊
"Today, we pause to remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, a day that changed our nation forever. We reflect on the bravery of first responders, the resilience of survivors, and the spirit of unity that brought us together in the face of tragedy. As we teach our students about this significant moment in history, we also celebrate the values of courage, compassion, and hope. Let us never forget the importance of coming together as a community to support one another."
✨🔬 Our 2nd graders had a blast being scientists today! They explored matter with a fun experiment—Oobleck! Is it a liquid? Is it a solid? Turns out, it’s a little of both! 🧪💚 What a great way to make science come alive! 🌟
🧪💪 Our 5th graders had an exciting hands-on science lesson this week! They learned about how muscles work by dissecting chicken wings and observing how muscles, tendons, and bones function together. What a fun way to see science in action! 🔬✨
#SCSCelebrates | Please join Surry County Schools in congratulating the Surry County Schools' September Teacher of the Month, sponsored by Accurate Insurance Solutions Inc., Mrs. Pattie Martin! Mrs. Martin is a 5th-grade teacher at Rockford Elementary School.
Her nomination reads:
"Rockford Elementary School's Pattie Martin's exceptional dedication to student learning is truly commendable. Her willingness to transition across grade levels in order to embrace the 5th grade science curriculum reflects not only her adaptability but also her deep commitment to academic excellence. Pattie consistently goes above and beyond to ensure her students receive engaging, high-quality science instruction, and her enthusiasm for the subject inspires both her colleagues and her students. Her leadership and initiative make her an invaluable asset to our school community."
Her nomination reads:
"Rockford Elementary School's Pattie Martin's exceptional dedication to student learning is truly commendable. Her willingness to transition across grade levels in order to embrace the 5th grade science curriculum reflects not only her adaptability but also her deep commitment to academic excellence. Pattie consistently goes above and beyond to ensure her students receive engaging, high-quality science instruction, and her enthusiasm for the subject inspires both her colleagues and her students. Her leadership and initiative make her an invaluable asset to our school community."
#SCSUpdates | Quick Reminder, Surry County Schools families!
We use Peachjar to share school-approved flyers, events, and important announcements. It’s your go-to spot for staying connected with what’s happening in our schools.
🔗 Find your school and sign up here: https://ms.peachjar.com/schoolfinder
Community organizations interested in sharing flyers can review our Guidelines and Approval Process here: https://www.surry.k12.nc.us/page/request-for-flyer-distributionpeachjar
Thank you for staying connected with Surry County Schools! 💙
We use Peachjar to share school-approved flyers, events, and important announcements. It’s your go-to spot for staying connected with what’s happening in our schools.
🔗 Find your school and sign up here: https://ms.peachjar.com/schoolfinder
Community organizations interested in sharing flyers can review our Guidelines and Approval Process here: https://www.surry.k12.nc.us/page/request-for-flyer-distributionpeachjar
Thank you for staying connected with Surry County Schools! 💙
"Thank you to everyone who joined us for Family Morning at our Book Fair! Your support made the event a wonderful success. We appreciate our families for coming out and helping foster a love of reading at Rockford!"
📸 Fall Picture Day 📸
The photographer from Strawbridge Studios will be at Rockford Elementary on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, to take Fall pictures. Don’t forget to bring your best smile! 😀
The photographer from Strawbridge Studios will be at Rockford Elementary on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, to take Fall pictures. Don’t forget to bring your best smile! 😀
