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Monday – Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? Theme: Dress up like a farmer. Ideas: Wear overalls, plaid shirts, straw hats, and boots to embody a classic farmer look.

Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®) For 40 years, March has been officially designated by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) for the observance of Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®), the time of year when music education becomes the focus of schools and communities across the nation. The purpose of MIOSM is to raise awareness of the importance of music education for all children—and to remind citizens that school is where all children should have access to music. MIOSM is an opportunity for music teachers to bring their music programs to the attention of the school and the community, and to display the value that school music brings to students of all ages.

🎨✨ March is Youth Art Month! ✨🎨 Rockford Elementary is celebrating Youth Art Month, recognizing the importance of art education in fostering creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression. This month, we’ll showcase student artwork, highlight the impact of art in learning, and encourage everyone to support the arts in schools! Stay tuned for exciting projects and displays from our talented young artists! #YouthArtMonth #CelebrateCreativity #RockfordGators

National Nutrition Month Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month®? National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign is designed to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. National Nutrition Month also promotes the Academy and its members to the public and the media as the most valuable and credible source of timely, scientifically based food and nutrition information.

✨ March is Women’s History Month! ✨📖 Rockford Elementary is celebrating Women's History Month by learning about the incredible contributions of women throughout history. From scientists and leaders to artists and educators, we honor the achievements of women who have shaped our world. Stay tuned for classroom activities and lessons highlighting the impact of inspiring women! #WomensHistoryMonth #InspiringWomen #RockfordGators

Last week, Kindergarten learned about pancakes. They read stories such as, “Curious George Makes Pancakes” and “Curious George Makes Maple Syrup.” On Friday, they made and ate their own pancakes.

Rockford Elementary is excited to announce Read Across Rockford Week, a celebration of reading and creativity inspired by beloved children's books. Each day from **Monday, March 3rd, through Friday, March 7th. Next week, we have an exciting lineup of daily themes inspired by beloved children's books. Here's how you can participate: Monday – Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? Theme: Dress up like a farmer. Ideas: Wear overalls, plaid shirts, straw hats, and boots to embody a classic farmer look. Tuesday – Frog and Toad Are Friends Theme: Dress up like your best friend(s). Ideas: Coordinate outfits with your friend(s) to match or complement each other, celebrating friendship. Wednesday – Put Me in the Zoo Theme: Dress up as your favorite animal. Ideas: Use animal onesies, face paint, or DIY costumes to represent your chosen animal. Thursday – The Day the Crayons Quit Theme: Dress up in as many colors as you can. Ideas: Mix and match colorful clothing items to create a vibrant, crayon-inspired ensemble. Friday – Ira Sleeps Over Theme: Wear your pajamas! Ideas: Come to school in your coziest pajamas; remember to choose school-appropriate sleepwear. We encourage everyone to participate and have fun with these themes, fostering a love for reading and creativity.

Congratulations to our Student Leader of the Month! Carter Hice was chosen to be the Active Listener for the month of February! Carter works hard each and every day to set a good example for other students and friends. Thank you for leading with a kind heart!

Congratulations to Deanne Fitzgerald for being awarded Staff Leader of the Month for February! Mrs. Fitzgerald is an exceptional teacher and role model who deeply impacts her students. She is always there to listen and goes above and beyond to help them reach their goals. As both a mentor and a cheerleader for her Grow-Strong team and all the students at RES, she has earned their admiration and respect. Her dedication is evident in the way her students look up to her. I was particularly moved when one student shared that if Mrs. Fitzgerald ever left RES, they would want to follow her wherever she goes. That comment really opened my eyes to the profound influence she has, and it’s clear that she’s doing something truly special to earn such deep affection from her students.

First grade students had a delightful experience attending the performance of Disney's Aladdin JR. at the Andy Griffith Playhouse on Thursday. This musical is based on the 1992 Academy Award®-winning film and the 2014 Broadway adaptation, bringing the beloved story of Aladdin to life on stage. The playhouse, originally built in the 1920s as the first public school in Mount Airy, now serves as a vibrant cultural center operated by the Surry Arts Council, offering year-round classes, theatre productions, art camps, and live music concerts. This field trip provided our first graders with an enriching cultural experience, fostering their appreciation for the performing arts.

Throughout the month of February, our Gators worked hard on learning Active Listening skills. These students practiced listening closely to what others have to say and listening with their whole body. Congratulations to our Leaders of the Month for showing outstanding listening skills! 🐊 Michelle Cruz, Ramiro Cabrera, Alivia Porterfield, Mary Meeks, Thomas Oliver, Regina Ruiz, Lincoln Hamlin, Carmen Flores Toledo, Elena Ocampo, Aubrey Conlon, Jesse Outlaw, Ailani Diaz, Brodie Norman, Mateo Landaverde-Martinez, Xander Fallin, Raul Ponce-Mar, Junior Landaverde-Chavez

📱💻 Digital Learning Day 💻📱 Rockford Elementary is celebrating Digital Learning Day! 🎉 Today, students engage with technology to enhance their learning, explore new digital tools, and develop 21st-century skills. From interactive lessons to creative projects, we’re embracing the power of digital learning in the classroom! #DigitalLearningDay #TechInTheClassroom #RockfordGators

The month of April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. This year, Surry County Schools’ School Social Workers with help from Boho Honey Boutique and the Pilot Mountain Civic Club will be selling t-shirts made by Jam’N Tees. All proceeds will go directly to the School Social Workers’ family assistance funds to help assist families in Surry County Schools with needs such as, but not limited to, utilities, medication, shoes, clothing, beds, etc. We hope you all will consider purchasing a shirt to support SCS’s School Social Workers but more importantly to advocate for preventing child abuse in Surry County. April 4th will be “Wear Blue Day” for Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. So plan to wear your shirts during the month of April and April 4th countywide! Thank you all so much for your support and your dedication to Surry County Schools students and families! https://form.jotform.com/250275307854156

Today, our Kindergarten students had a visit from Essie Raye’s mom, Nicole Moser. Nicole is a dental hygienist. She taught them about how to take care of their teeth.

Class pictures are scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 25th. Pictures of the class are $10.00.

📚✨ Public Schools Week: February 24-28 ✨📚 Join us in celebrating Public Schools Week as we recognize the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, and staff at Rockford Elementary! 🎉💙 Public schools play a vital role in shaping the future, and we are proud of our Gator community! 🐊🏫 #PublicSchoolsWeek #RockfordProud

Due to recent weather-related school closures, the Rockford Elementary Book Fair has been extended to accommodate all students and families. The updated schedule is as follows: Friday, February 21st: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Monday, February 24th: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday, February 25th: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

#SCSUpdates | Surry County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Friday, February 21, 2025. Thank you, have a good evening, and be safe tomorrow!

#SCSUpdates | Surry County Schools will transition to closed for students with optional teacher workday, today, Thursday, February 20, 2025. Thank you, and be safe!

#SCSUpdates | Due to an unforecasted burst of snowfall, Surry County Schools will transition to a 3-hour Delay with an option to close today, Thursday, February 20, 2025. The district is turning buses around, and students that have already been picked up will be taken home. We will evaluate conditions throughout the morning and communicate again before 9:00 a.m. Thank you, and have a great day!