Rockford Elementary

🥚📚 This week in Media class, students read Rechenka’s Eggs by Patricia Polacco and tapped into their creativity by designing their own beautiful Pysanky Eggs! 🎨✨ This special story inspired students to explore the art and tradition of egg decorating, just like in the book. Great job, Gators! 🐊💛

Mrs Martins 5th grade science classes enjoyed a glow in the dark review day. They had a glow challenge, trying to answer the most questions correctly and gather the most glow sticks.

🎓 Rockford Elementary School D.A.R.E. Graduation Ceremony 🎓 We are proud to celebrate our fifth-grade students for completing the D.A.R.E. program! This program has equipped them with the tools to make safe and responsible decisions. 💙 A special thank you to Officer Darrell Danley for leading our D.A.R.E. classes for our fifth-grade students and for his dedication to our students and helping the students learn to make safe and responsible choices. 👮‍♂️📘 Thank you also to Judge Marion Boone for taking the time to speak and inspire our future leaders. Thank you, Judge Marion Boone, for being our guest speaker. ✨ Program Highlights: Welcome – Kelly Waters, Principal Pledge of Allegiance – 2024-2025 Student Council Guest Speakers – Officer Darrell Danley & Judge Marion Boone Fifth Grade Performance – “I Will Dare” Essay Winners: 🏅 Jaiden Garcia 🏅 Cecilia Martinez 🏅 Emerson Simpson Presentation of Certificates – Fifth Grade Teachers Closing Remarks – Ashley Queen, Assistant Principal We are so proud of each of our students—way to go, D.A.R.E. grads!

🎨 Congratulations to our Rockford Artists! 🎨 We are so proud of all the Rockford Elementary students who had artwork selected for entry in the 2025 Superintendent’s Art Contest! 🖌️✨ Student artwork was submitted from every school in Surry County and judged for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age category. The following artwork was selected from Rockford Elementary, and several even placed at the county level! 🏅 Please join us in congratulating all of our talented and creative student artists—you make us proud! 💙💛

🌟 Assistant Principal Appreciation Week 🌟 This week, we celebrate Ms. Ashley Queen, our amazing assistant principal! 🎉 Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and support for our students, staff, and school community. Your hard work and kindness make a difference every day! 💙🍎

📚 National School Librarian Week – April 6-12, 2025! 📚 Join us in celebrating National School Librarian Week as we recognize the hard work and dedication of our amazing school librarian! Thank you for fostering a love of reading, providing resources for learning, and creating a welcoming space for all students. Be sure to stop by the library this week to say thank you and check out a great book! 📖💙

🤖 National Robotics Week 🤖 National Robotics Week is celebrated in April to recognize the importance of robotics in education and innovation! This week highlights how robotics inspires students to explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and prepares them for the future. Shoutout to our Rockford Elementary Robotics Team for their hard work and creativity this season! Keep building, coding, and problem-solving! 💡🔧 National Robotics Week 2025, taking place from April 5-13, 2025, is a celebration aimed at inspiring students in robotics and STEM fields, encouraging participation in robotics events, and showcasing the latest advancements in robotics technology.

🎓🐊 DARE Graduation Ceremony 🐊🎓 Join us as we celebrate our Grade students' commitment to making safe and responsible choices! 📅 Tuesday, April 8th ⏰ 1:00 PM 📍 Rockford Elementary School Gym We are so proud of our students for completing the DARE program! Parents and families are welcome to attend. 🎉👏

🌽🐄🍓 A big THANK YOU to our amazing cafeteria staff for a wonderful lunch celebrating NC Farm to School! From the Brasstown Beef burgers to the fresh NC-grown apple slices and berries, everything was delicious and made with love. 💛 We appreciate your hard work in bringing local flavors to our lunch trays today! 🍽️👏

📚 Happy School Librarian Day – April 4th! 📚 Today, we celebrate our incredible school librarian Mrs. Amy Edwards, who works tirelessly to support students and teachers every day! From helping students find the perfect book to providing valuable digital resources and fostering a love of learning, our librarian plays a vital role in our school community. Take a moment to say thank you and show your appreciation for all she does! 💙📖

💙 Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month Activities 💙 📅 Friday, April 4th – “Blue Day” 💙 Wear blue to honor Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. Let’s come together to raise awareness and support a safe future for all children!

🌾🐮 NC Farm to School Celebration – Friday, April 4th! 🚜🍎 Get ready for a fun-filled day celebrating NC agriculture! 👕 Dress Like a Farmer or Farm Animal! 🎟️ Prize Drawings for Students! 🎁 Prizes Include: ✅ Got to Be NC Prize Pack ✅ Summer Fun Pack 🏀 Grand Prize – Basketball Goal! (Donated by Pepsi!) 🍔 NC Farm to School Menu: 🥩 Brasstown Beef Hamburger/Cheeseburger 🌭 Brightleaf Hotdog with NC-grown coleslaw 🥗 Fresh Veggies with School-Made Ranch 🥄 Mixed Berry Parfait (NC-Grown Berries) 🍎 Fresh Apple Slices (NC-Grown) 🍟 Baked Lays Potato Chips & Baked Beans Join us as we celebrate local farmers, enjoy delicious food, and have a chance to win exciting prizes! 🌱🐷

💙 Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month Activities 💙 📅 Thursday, April 3rd – “Sock it to Child Abuse” 🧦 Wear your craziest socks to show your support!

School Nutrition partners with the NC Department of Agriculture and local farmers to bring fresh, NC-grown produce to our schools. This initiative helps support local agriculture while providing students with healthy, nutritious foods like apples, strawberries, beef, blueberries, cabbage, and watermelons. By sourcing locally, the program benefits both farmers & our students. To recognize this effort, School Nutrition is working with our Farm to School partners to celebrate Ag Day for SCS Second Graders and highlight the importance of the NC Farm to School program throughout the district on April 4, 2025. Please join us in celebrating the NC Farm to School program on April 4th! School Nutrition is offering a "Got to Be NC" Menu with a Meal Deal for Adults. On Friday, April 4th, students can dress like a farmer or farm animal.

Happy Paraprofessional Day! Today, we recognize and appreciate the dedication of our amazing paraprofessionals! 💙👏 They play a vital role in supporting students and teachers, providing guidance, encouragement, and extra help to make learning successful for all. Thank you for your hard work, patience, and commitment to our school community! We couldn’t do it without you! 💛 Paraprofessional Appreciation Day honors paraprofessional educators, who may also be known as paras, instructional assistants, or teacher aides. Paraprofessionals perform a variety of teaching-related jobs and often assist teachers in classrooms. Paras may work with students on supplemental enrichment activities, either in small groups or one-on-one. They may also help students complete assignments or practice reading. Paraprofessionals often work with students with special education needs and a variety of disabilities. They may also supervise students outside of classrooms and help teachers with clerical work. Paraprofessionals work tirelessly each day to support students & teachers, so today we honor them for their service.

Thank you, Sandra Hudson, for the delicious peanut butter delight! We appreciate your kindness and sweet treat! 🥜🍫😊

Congratulations to Ms. Slater's class at Rockford Elementary for achieving perfect attendance not just once, but two 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.

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

Congratulations to Mrs. Marion's class at Rockford Elementary for achieving perfect attendance not just once, but two 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.

💙 Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month Activities 💙 📅 Wednesday, April 2nd – “See Something, Say Something Day” 👀 Be on the lookout for your school’s Save Promise Club as they pass out important information on how to speak up and protect children.