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!
This month we are awarding Ayden Sprinkle as the student leader of the month. Ayden has shown distinguished actions with accountability and taking responsibility for herself, her words, and her actions. Ayden is always helping friends in need and making responsible choices. Way to go Ayden, we are so proud of your leadership!
October is National Principal Month, and we want to thank our wonderful leadership team at Rockford Elementary! Principal Kelly Waters and Assistant Principal Ashley Queen, your dedication, vision, and support help make our school an incredible place for students and staff. We are grateful for your hard work and commitment to our Rockford community!
October is National Bullying Awareness Month, and this is an opportunity to encourage the nation to take action at the local level to create safe and supportive organizations. Bullying is unacceptable and comments or conduct that disparages or demonstrates hostility or aversion should not be tolerated. By being accepting, kind, and inclusive, you can help make the world a better place. Together we can create a world without bullying!
October is National Farm to School Month, a time to celebrate the connections happening all over the country between children and local food. From taste tests in the cafeteria and nutrition education activities in the classroom, to farm visits and school garden harvest parties, schools, early care and education sites, farms, communities and organizations in all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and U.S. Territories join in the celebrations.
Our family event Book Fair has been rescheduled for Wednesday morning at 7:15.
Out of an abundance of caution, Surry County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. This delay will help with visibility for bus drivers and allow additional time for families to safely commute to school campuses. Students who ride the bus should plan to arrive at their bus stop two hours later than they normally would. Thank you, have a good evening, and be safe tomorrow!
Join us for Paint the Night Away on October 24th at 6 PM in the Rockford Elementary cafeteria! 🎨✨Hosted by the school’s art department, this fun fundraiser invites you to create your own masterpiece on an 11x14 canvas. Tickets are $20 and will be on sale from October 1st to October 7th. You can purchase tickets by visiting the school office or sending the form and money back to school with your child. Don’t miss this creative evening—come support our art department and enjoy a night of painting fun!
#SCSUpdates | Out of an abundance of caution, all Surry County Schools will remain closed for students, Monday, September 30, 2024. Tomorrow will be an optional teacher workday.
In addition, Surry County Schools will be opening East Surry, North Surry, and Surry Central High Schools for our families who are without power from 11:00am-1:00pm, on Monday, September 30. Child nutrition staff will be on-site to serve meals. You are welcome to come by for a meal, take a shower, and use the restrooms. Our locker rooms will also be available for your convenience.
Thank you, and please stay safe.
EARLY DISMISSAL AND REMOTE LEARNING DAY - HURRICANE HELENE
Due to heavy rain and potential flooding, Surry County Schools will dismiss students at 2:00 p.m. today, Thursday, September 26, 2024. All after-school events and activities are canceled and there will be no after-school childcare this afternoon.
Due to the hazardous weather outlook for tomorrow, which could impact student drivers, bus routes, and overall safety, Friday, September 27, will be a remote learning day for students and staff. Students should check their learning management system for assignments and instructions from their teachers.
Safety is the top priority for Surry County Schools, and we believe this decision to be in the best interest of our students, staff, and families. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe over the next few days during this severe weather event.
Rockford Elementary’s second graders have been learning all about supply and demand,! 📈💡 To put their new knowledge into practice, they created unique items to 'sell' in their very own classroom marketplace. It was a fun and engaging way for students to explore economic concepts while developing creativity and teamwork. Great job, second graders!
Ms. Shelton's flex group has been reading Charlotte's web and has made inferences that Wilbur would turn into bacon, so we had bacon to show our inference!
🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Porterfield's Kindergarten Class! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Porterfield'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, Kindergarten! 🌟
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
