On Wednesday, Kindergarten celebrated Grinch Day. They had a surprise visit from the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who. Cindy Lou Who read them the story of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. They decorated Grinch cookies and had Grinch juice.
Michelle Porterfield presented The Silver Apple Award for December to Andrea Poindexter.
Friday, December 13: Santa Claus is Coming to Town – Get into the holiday spirit by wearing a Santa hat! 🎅🎩
Let’s make it a jolly day filled with cheer and festive fun! 🌟🎁
WED. December 11
Blue Christmas: Wear blue today!
Mrs. Thomas’ fourth-grade class completed a rock cycle simulation today using Starburst. Students tore the starburst into “sediments” simulating erosion. Students then gathered the “sediments” together to model erosion and compacted the “sediments” into layers to create a “sedimentary rock”. Students then applied head and pressure to the “sedimentary rock” to create a “metamorphic rock.” Finally, students microwaved their “metamorphic rock” to simulate melting into an “igneous rock.”
First grade has been learning about Christmas and trees from the past and present. We concluded today by making an edible Christmas tree. This is one of our favorite activities!
For day 3 of Christmas around the world, Kindergarten students learned about the Christmas customs of Sweden. They learned about Saint Lucia and made her crown.
Thursday, December 19th
SAVE Promise will be selling hot chocolate for "A Cup of Kindness".
Gator Day refreshments $1
🏆📚 Today, Rockford Elementary held its annual school spelling bee!
Congratulations to all our participants:
4th Grade:
Karleigh George (Mrs. Hendrix)
Autumn Kidd (Mrs. Priddy)
Lucy Heath (Mrs. Thomas)
5th Grade:
Emanuel Reyes (Mrs. Custodio)
Fatima Pacheco-Navarro (Mrs. Goins)
Diana Aguilar (Mrs. Martin)
Winners:
4th Grade: Karleigh George
5th Grade: Emanuel Reyes
A special congratulations to Fatima Pacheco-Navarro, who will represent Rockford Elementary at the county spelling bee.
Way to go, Gators! 🎉👏
Day 2- Students learned about Italy and how the nativity was a major custom for Christmas. Students made their own nativity scene to represent Italy.
Thursday, December 12: Rocking Around the Christmas Tree – It's time to show off your holiday style with an ugly Christmas sweater! 🎅🎄
The uglier, the better—let’s spread cheer with some festive fun! 🌟
December Teacher of the Month
Please join Surry County Schools in congratulating the Surry County Schools' December Teacher of the Month, sponsored by Accurate Insurance Solutions Inc., Mrs. Sarah Johnson! Mrs. Johnson is a 3rd Grade Teacher at Rockford Elementary School.
The nomination reads: "Mrs. Johnson goes above and beyond for her students everyday. She's always making learning fun and creative so her students can understand the curriculum in a better positive way. She has such a kind, loving heart and treats her students as if they were her own. My daughter has been blessed to have her as her third-grade teacher this year and she has made such a positive impact on her. I couldn't think of a better teacher of the month for November.
Congratulations, Mrs. Johnson!
TUES. December 10
Mad about Plaid: Wear your favorite flannel/plaid!
🎄✨ The Spirit Rock at Rockford Elementary has been repainted for Christmas! Stop by and enjoy the festive design that’s bringing holiday cheer to our school! 🎨❤️
Tis the Season to be a Leader
Members of the Student Council participated in "Give a Kid a Christmas" by shopping for Christmas Angels at Walmart in Mount Airy. Members then enjoyed lunch at Chick-fil-A.
We are very proud of our Student Council and their commitment to serve our school and community.
On Monday, Kindergarten students started learning about Christmas Around the World. They got to Google Meet with a friend of Mrs. Porterfield's from Japan. She taught them about how they celebrate Christmas in Japan.
Wednesday, December 11: Blue Christmas – Wear blue today and add a cool, festive vibe to our holiday countdown! 💙❄️
Let’s keep the holiday spirit shining bright! 🌟
MON. December 9
I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas: Wear white today!
Today 1st Grade students got to hear the story “A Charlie Brown Christmas” & enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, peppermint & a piece of chocolate. Afterward, they were given time to decorate Snoopy’s Award Winning doghouse
🎉Congratulations to Mrs. Goin'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
