Rockford Elementary

For the month of December, our students have learned how to use collaboration skills to accomplish tasks more efficiently. This month, Bailey White is the student leader of the month! Bailey shows collaboration skills with her classmates by communicating with kindness and listening to others when they speak. Bailey always tries to be a team player and it shows. Congratulations Bailey, we are so proud of you for the way you CHOMP!

📚🎉 Amazing Readers Alert! Congratulations to our students in Mrs. Porterfield's Kindergarten class who have met their incredible goal of reading 100 books! Your hard work and love for reading have truly paid off. Keep turning those pages and exploring new adventures through books—way to go! 🌟

#SCSCelebrates | Please join Surry County Schools in congratulating the January Leader of the Month, Wendy Byrd. Mrs. Byrd is a Custodian at Westfield Elementary School, who has been with Surry County Schools for nearly two decades! Thank you to these SCS Leader of the Month sponsors: Accurate Insurance Solutions Inc., Scenic Ford Lincoln, Crouse's Auto Detailing, Horace Mann - Flake Financial Services, and SignGypsies Dobson.

📚🎉 Amazing Reader Alert! Congratulations to Layla Hernandez, Matthew Villegas Hernandez, Tripp Ward, Rowen Vernon, Grayson Hazelwood, and Malachi Simmons in Mrs. Newman's Kindergarten class who have met their incredible goal of reading 100 books! Your hard work and love for reading have truly paid off. Keep turning those pages and exploring new adventures through books—way to go!

Reminder: There will be no school from December 23rd through January 3rd for Christmas and winter break. 🎄❄️ We hope everyone enjoys this special time with family and friends. See you back at school on Monday, January 6th

Friday, December 20: Spirit of the Season – Wear red and green to celebrate the grand finale of our holiday countdown! ❤️💚 Let’s end the countdown with festive cheer and holiday joy! 🌟🎅🎁

Thank you to our amazing PTO for providing a delicious lunch for the staff at Rockford Elementary today! We are so grateful for your support and generosity!

A special person donated pizza for first grade today as a Christmas gift! Thank you so much! They really enjoyed this!

🎅📖 A Magical Visit from Mrs. Claus! Today, Mrs. Claus stopped by Rockford Elementary to read to our Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st-grade students! The children had a wonderful time asking her questions and singing Christmas songs. Thank you, Mrs. Claus, for bringing holiday cheer and creating such special memories! 🎄✨

📖✨ Special Guest Reader! On Tuesday, Dr. Mauzy visited our Kindergarten classes and read the delightful story, Zee Grows A Tree! The students enjoyed the experience and loved hearing the story come to life. Thank you, Dr. Mauzy, for sharing your time and love of reading with us! 🌳📚

Thursday, December 19: The Polar Express – All aboard! Wear your Christmas PJs and join us for a day of cozy holiday fun! 🚂🎄 Let’s keep the magic of the season alive! 🌟❄️

#SCSUpdates | 2025-2026 School Calendar Feedback is Open Now! The Surry County Board of Education has accepted multiple draft calendars for public comment for the 2025-2026 school year. Potential start dates include August 7, 2024, August 11, 2024, August 13, 2024, and August 25, 2024. These calendars are available for public comment for the next 30 days, and those who wish to contribute feedback are encouraged to fill out the attached Google form or contact the Surry County Schools Administrative Offices at (336)386-8211. Google Form: https://forms.gle/SmDZFXuERciKZjun6

TUES. December 17 Tree Topper: Wear your favorite holiday hat or headband!

First grade learned about the history of a Gingerbread House and then created a 2D gingerbread house using graham crackers, icing, and candies!

📖✨ Special Guest Reader! Today, Dr. Mauzy visited our second grade and read the delightful story, Zee Grows A Tree! The students enjoyed the experience and loved hearing the story come to life. Thank you, Dr. Mauzy, for sharing your time and love of reading with us! 🌳📚

Important Details for the Christmas Program TONIGHT December 17th. Arrival Time: Please have students arrive 15 minutes before showtime at 5:45 PM. Drop-Off Location: Students will sit in the cafeteria, while parents head to the gym to be seated. What to Wear: Students are encouraged to wear Christmas colors and hats (if they have them). Thank you for helping us make this event festive and organized! 🎅🎶

Mr. Edwards from the SCS Science Institute visited fourth-grade students on Monday to learn about and explore fossils.

Congratulations to Ms.Hick's class at Rockford Elementary for achieving perfect attendance not just once, but twice—for 16 days each time! 🎉👏 Your dedication to being present every day is impressive. Keep up the great work, and let's aim for even more perfect attendance streaks.

Congratulations to Mrs.Hendrix's class at Rockford Elementary for achieving perfect attendance not just once, but twice—for 16 days each time! 🎉👏 Your dedication to being present every day is impressive. Keep up the great work, and let's aim for even more perfect attendance streaks.

MON. December 16 Jingle Bell Rock: Wear bells!