Rockford Elementary

🎉 Congratulations to Our Cafeteria Staff! 🎉 We are so proud to announce that our amazing cafeteria team received a perfect score on their sanitation rating! 🧼🍽️ Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to keeping our kitchen clean and safe for students and staff truly shines. Thank you for all you do to keep us healthy and well-fed! 💙👏

Jessica Jonzack, a local beekeeper, visited Kindergarten on Tuesday. She taught them about how bees help the earth as well as people. She brought a beekeeper jacket and gloves for students to try on. She also brought some honey for the students to try!

Attention Gator families: Your child is coming home with a blue transportation verification form. Each student is asked to complete their form and return it to school, even if they do not ride a bus. This sheet is used by our transportation department to design bus routes for the next school year. Thank you for completing this form and returning it to school as soon as possible!

📚 End of Grade (EOG) Testing Reminder 📚 EOG testing will begin soon! Please take note of the following schedule: Grades 3–5 Reading: Monday, May 13 Grades 3–5 Math: Tuesday, May 14 Grade 5 Science: Wednesday, May 15 ✅ Make sure to: Get a good night’s sleep Eat a healthy breakfast Arrive at school on time 🥣 Breakfast will be provided at school each morning of testing. Let's do our best—Go Gators! 💪

We are so proud of our GROW Strong team and their performance Saturday at the MAD Dash. They applied all they learned over the past 10 weeks and ran so well. The coaches especially loved seeing how they cheered for and supported one another at the end of the race. Cecilia Martinez had an outstanding day, finishing 3rd in her age group with a time of 28:32. Way to represent, Cecilia!

First grade has been learning about partitioning into halves and fourths. Today we used cookies to divide in half and fourth to compare the sizes.

💙 Today, Mrs. Martin’s class had the opportunity to attend the Special Olympics, and what a meaningful and inspiring day it was! 🏅✨ They cheered on the athletes, celebrated every victory, and experienced the joy of sportsmanship. We are so proud of our students for showing kindness and support at this amazing event! 💛🙌

Congratulations to Mrs. Thomas's class at Rockford Elementary for achieving perfect attendance not just once, but six times, 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.

🎉 Shout-out to our amazing Pre-K team for earning a Perfect Sanitation Score! 🧼✅✨ Their dedication to keeping our youngest Gators safe and healthy is truly appreciated. From spotless classrooms to safe practices, this team goes above and beyond every day! Way to go, Pre-K! 👏💚💙

Congratulations to Kathy White, our 2024-2025 Rockford Elementary Volunteer of the Year! 🎉💐 We are so grateful for your time, dedication, and heart for our students and staff. Your willingness to step in wherever needed truly makes a difference. Thank you for being a part of the Gator family and for all you do to support RES! 💚🐊👏

Our 2nd-grade students had a flutter-tastic time visiting All-A-Flutter Butterfly Farm today! 🦋🌸 They learned all about the life cycle of butterflies, saw these beautiful insects up close, and even had the chance to explore the farm. It was an exciting hands-on learning experience full of wonder and discovery! 🌿💛

Our kindergarten students had an exciting day at the Andy Griffith Playhouse, where they enjoyed the play Pete the Cat! 🎭🐾 The performance brought the beloved book character to life, and our students loved every minute of the fun and music. What a purr-fect way to bring reading to the stage! 💙📘

📌 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🎉 A huge THANK YOU to Elia and Jason for all you do to keep our school running smoothly! 🏫✨ Your hard work, dedication, and kindness do not go unnoticed. From answering calls to organizing schedules and supporting staff, you are truly the backbone of Rockford Elementary. We appreciate you today and every day! 💙

🌍 Happy Earth Day 2025! 🌿🌎 📅 Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Let's come together to celebrate and protect our planet! Earth Day is a reminder to appreciate nature, reduce waste, recycle, and take action for a cleaner, greener future. 🌱♻️ How can you help? 🌳 Plant a tree 🚯 Pick up litter 💡 Save energy 💧 Conserve water 🌍 Spread awareness Every small action makes a big difference! Let’s work together to take care of our Earth! 🌎💚

🚍 School Bus Driver Appreciation Day 🚌💛 A huge THANK YOU to Vickie, Jerry, and Leigh for their dedication and hard work in safely transporting our students every day! Your kindness, patience, and commitment make a difference in the lives of so many. We appreciate all you do to ensure our Gators get to and from school safely! Let’s take a moment to show them some extra gratitude this month! 👏🎉

📚🎉 The BOGO Book Fair will begin on Tuesday! 🎉📚 Get ready to stock up on great reads—buy one, get one FREE! Don’t miss your chance to find your next favorite book and support our school library at the same time. See you at the book fair! 📖✨ Mark your calendars for our Buy One, Get One Free Book Fair happening Tuesday, April 22nd through Friday, April 25th in the Media Center! 🕒 Book Fair Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM 🌟 Special Event: Wednesday Morning Family Event – Doors open at 7:30 AM. Bring the whole family and stock up on great reads! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to grab some awesome books just in time for summer reading! 📖🎉

🌟 Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week 🌟 This week, we celebrate and appreciate the incredible afterschool professionals who make a difference in the lives of our students every day! 🎉💙 Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and commitment to providing a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for our students beyond the school day. You are truly valued and appreciated!

🐰🌸 Happy Easter from Rockford Elementary! 🌸🐰 Wishing all our students, staff, and families a joyful and bright Easter filled with love, laughter, and sweet treats! 🐣💐🍫 Enjoy this special time with family and friends!

How fun! 🎲🔬 Mrs. Martin designed a “Science Land” game board for her fifth graders—a creative and exciting way to review science standards! Students had a blast reinforcing what they’ve learned while playing their way through the world of science. Way to make learning fun, Mrs. Martin! 🙌🧪🌍

📅 Easter Holiday Reminder 🐣🌷 There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, April 18th and Monday, April 21st in observance of the Easter Holiday. We hope everyone enjoys a safe, restful, and joyful long weekend! 💐🐰💛