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Sometimes all it takes to make the day better is a smile, whether it’s one someone gives to you, or one you share with another. Little acts of kindness can bring a shining smile to someone who has otherwise had a terrible day, and it can change everything that follows.
Whether it’s just a simple compliment, a cheery hello, or a gift of something small to help brighten their day, World Smile Day encourages you to take action to bring a few more smiles into the world.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced this year's theme for Fire Prevention Week October 6-12: "Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!™" The goal of this year's campaign is to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.
"It's simple, working smoke alarms save lives! Due to synthetic materials used in modern construction, homes burn hotter and faster, while also emitting toxic smoke limiting the time you have to escape to less than 2-3 minutes. The early warning from smoke alarms could save your life.”
Happy World Teachers' Day to all of our incredible educators at Rockford Elementary! 🍎📚 Today, we celebrate the passion, dedication, and hard work you put into shaping the future. Thank you for inspiring, guiding, and making a lasting impact on every student. We appreciate everything you do to make Rockford Elementary a place of learning and growth!
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Rockford Elementary was honored to host the Ballet Folklorico del Museo de Mount Airy. The talented group of dancers captivated students and teachers with their vibrant costumes, lively music, and traditional Mexican dances. Rockford Elementary would like to extend a big thank you to the Ballet Folklorico del Museo de Mount Airy. Your performance was a beautiful way to honor Hispanic Heritage Month, and we are grateful for the opportunity to experience such a powerful celebration of tradition, art, and history.
Rockford proudly hosted its annual Multilingual (ML) Parent Night on October 3rd, bringing together families for an evening of connection, learning, and community. The event was a tremendous success, offering an engaging and informative experience for parents. Families had the opportunity to participate in a variety of learning stations, designed to provide valuable resources and support for multilingual learners. These interactive sessions encouraged collaboration between parents, students, and educators. We would like to extend a huge thanks to all the parents and families who attended our annual Multilingual (ML) Parent Night. Your presence and participation made the evening a great success! We truly appreciate your dedication and commitment to supporting your children's education.
Rockford organizó con orgullo su noche anual de padres de estudiantes Multilingües (ML) el 3 de octubre, reuniendo a las familias para una noche de conexión, aprendizaje y comunidad. El evento fue un gran éxito, ofreciendo una experiencia atractiva e informativa para los padres. Las familias tuvieron la oportunidad de participar en una variedad de estaciones de aprendizaje, diseñadas para proporcionar recursos valiosos y apoyo a los estudiantes multilingües. Estas sesiones interactivas promovieron la colaboración entre padres, estudiantes y educadores. Nos gustaría extender un enorme agradecimiento a todos los padres y familias que asistieron a nuestra anual noche de padres de estudiantes Multilingües (ML). ¡Su presencia y participación hicieron que la noche fuera un gran éxito! Realmente apreciamos su dedicación y compromiso para apoyar la educación de sus hijos.
This morning our 5th Grade SAVE Promise students performed a reenactment of "The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin" by Joe Troiano. The SAVE Promise performed this book to teach their peers the importance of Resilience. Resiliency is our leadership trait of the month for October. In addition to this, October is also National Bullying Prevention Month. Spookley is a square pumpkin who demonstrates resilience and how to overcome difficulties with bullying situations. We are so proud of our 5th Grade SAVE Promise group and their leadership! 💙🧡🐊
🎉 Congratulations to Mrs.Simpson's 3rd Grade Class! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Mrs.Simpson's class has achieved 16 days of perfect attendance! 🏆👏 Your dedication and commitment to showing up every day is truly remarkable. Keep up the great work, 3rd Grade! 🌟 Attendance is the key to success, and you are all shining examples of what it means to be committed to learning! 📚✨ Let’s keep the streak going
🎉 Congratulations to Mrs.Hendrix's 4th Grade Class! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Mrs.Hendrix's class has achieved 16 days of perfect attendance! 🏆👏 Your dedication and commitment to showing up every day is truly remarkable. Keep up the great work, 4th Grade! 🌟 Attendance is the key to success, and you are all shining examples of what it means to be committed to learning! 📚✨ Let’s keep the streak going
Week 1 of the SCS Gives Campaign Rockford Staff Winners!
Each week those who donate to the campaign get entered into a drawing for prizes as a thank you for their donation to SCS! Big thanks to Heart & Home and Independence Towing for the donations!
🌟 Kindergarten Spreading Gator Love! 🌟
This Thursday, our amazing kindergarten students made thoughtful cards for the people of Western North Carolina, sending them some Gator love in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Their creativity and kindness remind us all of the power of compassion, even from our youngest Gators! 💚🐊
🎉 Congratulations to Mrs.Martin's 5th Grade Class! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Mrs.Martin's class has achieved 16 days of perfect attendance! 🏆👏 Your dedication and commitment to showing up every day is truly remarkable. Keep up the great work, 5th Grade! 🌟 Attendance is the key to success, and you are all shining examples of what it means to be committed to learning! 📚✨ Let’s keep the streak going
Support Hurricane Helene Relief!
The Student Council is sponsoring a fundraiser to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene.
Date: Friday, October 4th
How to Help: We are accepting monetary donations, which will be donated to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts.
Every contribution makes a difference! Please join us in helping those in need.
Thank you for your generosity and support!
Rockford Elementary students and staff have the BEST principals. We look forward to celebrating them all month long. This week, we kicked off Principal Appreciation Month by hanging a banner in the hallway that all students signed and decorated as well as decorating their office with balloons and cards.
Thank You for Supporting Our Book Fair! 📚
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported Rockford Elementary School’s Book Fair this week! Your participation helps foster a love of reading in our students and supports our school in many ways.
We truly appreciate your involvement!
Rockford Elementary School Book Fair Extended! 📚
Due to the weather, our Book Fair will be extended to the following days:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Monday:
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Special Hours on Tuesday, October 8th:
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Don't miss your chance to explore and grab some fantastic books!
Happy National Custodians Day! 🎉 A special shout-out to our amazing custodians at Rockford Elementary—Tina, Leigh, Phillip, and Andrea! Thank you for all your hard work in keeping our school clean, safe, and welcoming. Your dedication behind the scenes makes a huge difference, and we appreciate everything you do!
Join Us for the Book Fair Family Event!
📅 Wednesday, October 2
⏰ 7:15 AM
Bring the whole family to explore new books, meet other families, and start the day with some literary fun! Don't miss out on this special morning event at the Book Fair!
See you there! 📚✨
🎉 Congratulations to Our September Students of the Month! 🎉
This month, we celebrate our outstanding Rockford Gators who have shown exceptional accountability. These students have consistently demonstrated what it means to take responsibility for their actions, both in and out of the classroom. Whether completing assignments on time, helping classmates, or owning up to mistakes, they’ve set a shining example of integrity and maturity.
🌟 "I take responsibility for my actions!" 🌟
Join us in recognizing these role models who embody the spirit of accountability:
Jenna Hawks, Ximena Martinez Zarco, Ruben Velazquez, Paisley Case, Aislinn Rodriguez, Kansas Stanley, Camila Rocha, Ryder Skaggs, Sophia Fermin, Jasmyne Hiatt, Isabel Lucas, Isabel Rodriguez, Anderson Colindres Hernandez, Bryson Porterfield, Isaiah McGee, Anderson Colindres Hernandez, Osiel Romero Villicana, Linus Luddeke .
Let's continue to strive for excellence and personal responsibility every day, Rockford Gators! Keep up the great work!
For the month of September, Rockford Gators focused on learning about being accountable and showing these traits in our everyday actions. As voted on by staff, this month's staff leader is Penny Hendrix. Her peers noted, "Penny always shows accountability. She is always early to work and is dependable every afternoon for after-school daycare. She also shows this same accountability for her students. She holds high expectations and her students know they can count on her. She is an accountable colleague as well!" Congratulations Penny and thank you for leading daily with Accountability!
