Rockford Elementary

Staff:
This month our staff leader of the month is Bretta Priddy, showing resilience each and every day.Bretta is often flexible, confident, and resourceful and demonstrates daily how to be a resilient leader in our school. She works hard each and every day to take challenges and turn them into opportunities. Mrs. Priddy is someone you can look for having a positive mindset. Way to go Mrs. Priddy!!

🎃 Staff Costume Contest Winners! 👏
Congratulations to our 2nd-grade team for winning the staff costume contest! 🏆
They showed off their creativity by dressing up as Tic Tac candy — sweet, fun, and full of Gator spirit! 💚🍬

National School Psychology Week 2025 will be held from November 3–7, 2025. The 2025 theme is "Finding Your Path," a celebration sponsored by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) to recognize the contributions of school psychologists in supporting student well-being, learning, and mental health.

Daylight saving time comes to an end on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 a.m., when the time goes back to 1 a.m.

Daylight saving time began last spring on March 9. Clocks will "spring forward" next year on March 8, 2026, when daylight saving time returns.

November is Native American Heritage Month, also called American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, which is a nationally recognized time to celebrate the cultures, traditions, and contributions of Native Americans. The month was established in 1990 to honor the first peoples of the United States, raise awareness about tribal nations, and recognize their history and ongoing impact on the country.

We are working on being more active at home. If you wish to participate, print the sheet and return to Coach Fitzgerald at the end of the month. Those who participate will receive 15 minutes of extra free time in the gym!

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On Friday, our Kindergarten students had a surprise guest reader, Dr. Kathy Mauzy. She brought along an interactive version of the story “Room on the Broom.” What a fun Halloween morning!

🎃 Ms. O’s Pre-K Class Went Trick-or-Treating! 🍬
Our youngest Gators had a spook-tacular time trick-or-treating around the school today! They showed off their adorable costumes, practiced their manners, and enjoyed collecting treats from staff. 👻💚
What a fun way to celebrate Halloween at Rockford Elementary!

🩺 Health & Wellness Fair at Rockford Elementary! 💚
Students participated in fun and educational stations focused on staying healthy and safe!

They learned about:
🧼 Proper hand cleansing techniques
🍬 How to tell medicine from candy
👀 Eye checks to promote good vision
🧘‍♀️ Calming and stress-relief activities
💻 Internet safety and smart online choices

It was a great day of learning ways to stay healthy in body and mind! 🌟

❤️ Red Ribbon Week – Thursday Theme! ❤️
We don’t make twisted choices! 🌀
Teachers will dress as students, and students will dress as teachers! 👩‍🏫👕
Let’s have fun while showing that making good choices keeps us drug free! 💪

🌙 Pajama Day for Red Ribbon Week! 💫
Wear your pajamas to school because we follow our dreams and stay drug free! ❤️
Let’s dream big and show our commitment to healthy, drug-free choices! 🌟

🎃🕸️ Happy Halloween, Rockford Elementary Gators! 🐊👻
Have a spooktacular day filled with fun, laughter, and treats! 🍬✨
Remember to stay safe and show that great CHOMP behavior wherever you go! 💚

🎀 Red Ribbon Week: October 27–31 🎀
Let’s show our Gator pride and commitment to making healthy, smart choices all week long! 💚🐊

Friday: 👻 Say BOO to Drugs! Dress up for the Halloween Costume Contest!

Let’s have a fun and spirited week, Gators! 🎉

🎀 Red Ribbon Week: October 27–31 🎀
Let’s show our Gator pride and commitment to making healthy, smart choices all week long! 💚🐊

Thursday: 🔄 We Don’t Make Twisted Choices! Teachers dress as students, and students dress as teachers!

Let’s have a fun and spirited week, Gators! 🎉

Students dressed up as their dream jobs on Tuesday for Red Ribbon Week! 💼✨ From doctors to teachers to firefighters, our Gators showed that their futures are bright when they stay drug-free! ❤️🐊

On Tuesday, our Kindergarten students went on their annual trick-or-treating trip to the Surry County Service Center. Employees from multiple Surry County departments set up tables and handed out candy to our students in a festive Halloween atmosphere. We are so thankful for our Kindergarten students to have this opportunity each year!

🎀 Red Ribbon Week: October 27–31 🎀
Let’s show our Gator pride and commitment to making healthy, smart choices all week long! 💚🐊

Wednesday: 😴 We Follow Our Dreams and Stay Drug Free! Wear your pajamas.

Let’s have a fun and spirited week, Gators! 🎉

Students had a blast this week, enjoying the Game Truck as a reward for selling 3 boxes of chocolate during our school fundraiser! 🎮🍫 Great job, Gators, for supporting our school and earning such a fun celebration! 💚🐊

National First Responders Day is observed annually on October 28 to honor the nation's first responders. It recognizes the bravery and service of individuals such as paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, police officers, and 911 operators who respond to emergencies and protect communities. The day was officially designated by the U.S. Congress in 2017.
Who it honors: The day celebrates all types of first responders, including emergency medical services (EMS), law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency dispatchers.