Rockford Elementary

#SCSCelebrates | Congratulations to 6 teachers who were recently notified of their successful National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) renewal and recognized at the March Board of Education meeting: 🎉Tammy Bullington, Pilot Mountain Middle School 🎉Kimberly Lyons, North Surry High School 🎉Angela Mounce, Pilot Mountain Middle School 🎉Valerie Mule, Gentry Middle School 🎉Jennie Smith, White Plains Elementary School 🎉Teressa Wachob, Gentry Middle School 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. Thank you all for your hard work! We are so proud of you all!

#SCSCelebrates | Congratulations to the following teachers who were recently notified they have successfully completed the requirements for National Board Certification and were recognized at the March Board of Education meeting: 🎉Savannah Hicks, Dobson Elementary School 🎉Ashley Jones, Dobson Elementary School 🎉Stephanie Miller, Surry Central High School 🎉Sarah Venable, Westfield Elementary School Thank you to Ryan Flake of Horace Mann for the nameplates for these teachers! 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. We are so proud of them!

#SCSCelebrates | Please join Surry County Schools in congratulating the Surry County Schools' Teacher of the Month, sponsored by Accurate Insurance Solutions Inc., Mrs. Kim Bowman! Mrs. Bowman is the March Teacher of the Month and was recognized by a student's grandparent for her outstanding work. Mrs. Bowman currently serves as a Kindergarten Teacher at Pilot Mountain Elementary School! Congratulations, Mrs. Bowman! ❤️🎉

#SCSCelebrates | Please join Surry County Schools in congratulating the March Leader of the Month, Mr. Jeff Blunt. Mr. Blunt is a member of the counseling team at North Surry High School! 🎉 Thank you to these SCS Leader of the Month sponsors: Accurate Insurance Solutions Inc., Scenic Ford Lincoln, Crouse's Auto Detailing, Horace Mann - Flake Financial Services, and SignGypsies Dobson.

Kindergarten had a surprise visit from The Cat in the Hat this afternoon!

We had a moo-tastic start to Read Across Rockford! 📚🐄 Read Across Rockford – Monday 🐄📚 🎉 Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? 🎉 👨‍🌾 Theme: Dress up like a farmer!

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.

Order Your Yearbook Now! Capture this year’s memories with a Rockford Elementary Yearbook! 🖥️ Order Online: Available until 3/31/2025 💰 Payment Options: Cash or check (payable to Rockford Elementary School) – send in an envelope to your child's teacher Online orders – Print or save a copy of your receipt www.strawbridge.net Online Code:YB30047 📅 Pricing & Deadlines: 🔹 $35.00 – Order by 3/31/2025 📄 Order forms have been sent home! If you need another, please contact your child’s teacher. Don't miss out—secure your copy today!

🩸 Blood Drive at Rockford Elementary! 🩸 📅 Monday, March 24th ⏰ 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM 📍 Rockford Elementary School Gym Help save lives by donating blood! Scan the QR code to schedule your appointment, call the school office (336-374-6300), or request a blood drive form from the school nurse or office. Thank you for your support! ❤️💙

National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) celebrates the importance of a nutritious school breakfast in fueling students for success. This special observance during the first week of March celebrates the national School Breakfast Program and the many ways it gives kids a great start every day. NSBW25 will take place March 3-7, 2025. https://schoolnutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NSBW25-activity-guide.pdf

🌟 National School Social Work Week: March 2-8, 2025 🌟 This week, we celebrate National School Social Work Week, a time to recognize the dedication and hard work of school social workers in supporting students, families, and communities. A special thank you to Madison Robinette at Rockford Elementary School for her commitment to making a difference in students' lives every day! 💙

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.