“Mrs. Wishy Washy” (Mrs Joy Hemmings) came to read aloud to kindergarten today for World Read Aloud Day.
Here's to the authors who inspire us, the storytellers who captivate us, and the readers who bring words to life. Happy World Read Aloud Day! 📚🌍✨
🌟School Counselor Spotlight🌟
Ms Goins shared her thoughts on why she loves being a school counselor………
I LOVE being a school counselor because it allows me to have a better understanding of our students as a whole person. I have the privilege of watching our kids grow into their abilities and help them set goals for themselves. As a school counselor, I get to support them in the ways that they need and help them navigate the future that they are racing toward.
Our Gators are still raising money for the American Heart Challenge! Thank you to those who have been working so hard for this cause. You still have time to set up your child’s online account and send those emails and texts to help raise money for this wonderful cause. Remember, all donations are due back to Mrs Fitzgerald by February 16.
Happy National School Counselor Week!!! ❤️📚✨
We want to say THANK YOU to Ms Goins for her unwavering dedication, compassion, and commitment to our school community. Her guidance, empathy, and encouragement make a world of difference in the lives of our students, helping them navigate challenges, achieve their goals, and realize their full potential. Her efforts extend far beyond the classroom, shaping the future leaders, innovators, and change-makers of tomorrow. She is the heart and soul of our school community, and we are endlessly grateful for everything you do!
Congratulations to the following teachers who were recently notified they have successfully completed the requirements for National Board Certification. These teachers have participated in a rigorous process that helps them advance the quality of teaching and learning in their discipline and with the students they serve at different developmental levels:
▪️Sarah Johnson, Rockford Elementary School (not pictured)
▪️Susan Cromer, East Surry High School
▪️April Payne, Westfield Elementary School
An extra congratulations also goes out to 4 teachers who were recently notified of their successful National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) renewal. To retain NBCT status, teachers must complete a periodic demonstration of their knowledge and skills by submitting a Profile of Professional Growth (PPG) demonstrating how their practice continues to align with the Five Core Propositions in their certificate area.
Congratulations to:
▪️Kristy Cox, Meadowview Magnet Middle School
▪️Courtney Page, Surry Central High School
▪️Wendy Sawyers, Central Middle School
▪️Ashley Talbott, Cedar Ridge Elementary School
Congratulations to all! 🎉
Congratulations to Mrs. Goins's 5th grade class for winning the most laps competition in PE this month!
Good morning Gators! This is Mrs. Waters with events for the week. Monday will be day 1 in our specials rotation. Your child will bring home their 3rd quarter progress report tomorrow. Please take some time to review it with them and help them set some goals for the remainder of the quarter. On Tuesday, our 5th-grade students will take the NC Check-In for Science. Please make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep and arrives on time Tuesday morning. On Tuesday afternoon, our student council will meet. On Thursday, all county chorus students will practice after school. Please make sure your child has a note to stay. Also on Thursday, we will have class pictures. Our PTO will sell Valentine grams this week for $1.00 each. Please help support our PTO for this event. Don’t forget that yearbooks are on sale until March 15 for $30. After this, yearbooks will be $35 each and will not be sold after April 12th. Yearbooks can be purchased online. Please contact your child’s teacher for more information. Finally, we are currently taking registrations for rising kindergarten students. Any child who will be 5 on or before August 31, 2024, is eligible. Please see our Rockford Elementary School website or the Surry County Schools website for a link. I hope you have a wonderful week!
Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year Mrs Lisa Freeman, and our Assistant Teacher of the Year Mrs. Kelly Mosely!
A HUGE thank you to the SCENICE Automotive Group for our delicious teacher treats!
Good morning Gators! This is Mrs. Waters with events for the week. Monday will be day 2 in our specials rotation. On Tuesday the art club will meet after school and on Wednesday, our chorus will practice after school. Please make sure your child has a note to stay. As a reminder, make sure your child has all their items and they are ready to get out of the car at morning drop off. If your child arrives after the bell rings, you need to come into the office to sign them in. Also as a reminder, your child must be out of school for a full 24 hours after symptoms are gone during an illness. Don’t forget that yearbooks are on sale until March 15 for $30. After this, yearbooks will be $35 each and will not be sold after April 12th. Yearbooks can be purchased online. Please contact your child’s teacher for more information. Finally, we are currently taking registrations for rising kindergarten students. Any child who will be 5 on or before August 31, 2024, is eligible. Please see our Rockford Elementary School website or the Surry County Schools website for a link. I hope you have a restful evening and a wonderful week!
Miss Newman’s Kindergarten Class created a human number line today to help them strengthen their addition skills.
Mrs. Porterfield’s class enjoyed some sunshine today during playtime.
A scene from Narnia from "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe".Mrs. Freeman's 4th graders sat down to an English Tea Party with Mr. Tumnus. We were served tea in cups and sauces, sardines, bread, butter, and a sweet treat! We are expanding our vocabulary and helping to visualize what we are reading.
First Grade has been learning about the phases of the moon. Yesterday, they used Oreos to model the different moon phases. Yum!
5th-grade teachers hosted a parent night last night. We had a great turnout of parents. Students led discussions around their progress and shared some of the projects they completed recently. Parents got to get in on the fun and completed some 5th-grade level work! Thank you parents for all your support!
First grade celebrated the 101st Day of school by dressing up as Dalmatians, wearing black or white & completing different 101st Day of school activities! We had a doggone great day!! ⚫⚪
Classroom Group Picture Day is coming! Strawbridge will be at RES for Classroom Group photos on Feb. 8th.
Mrs Newman' s class is 100 days smarter!
Kindergarten celebrated the 100th day of school!
