Belmont Bi-Weekly Newsletter - May 29

Dear Belmont Families, 

As we head into the final week of the 2025/26 school year, I want to share with you some exciting data! Belmont students demonstrated significant growth in reading and math. As you know, students take the NWEA MAP Growth Assessment three times each school year.  Teachers then use the data to intervene and extend student learning, while also celebrating student growth and achievement.  

Preliminary results show that our median school score in math increased from 71% in the fall to 80% in the spring. In reading, our median school score increased from 73% in the fall to 79% in the spring. We are excited about this growth and encourage you to review your child's personal growth when the family reports come home.  

Please know that every day we get to spend with your child is a special one. We are grateful that you have chosen Belmont as your school and wish you all the best this summer.  

With gratitude,

Rachel DeKuiper, Principal

rmdekuiper@rockfordschools.org

616.863.6362

Rockford Book Bus

The Rockford Book Bus is gearing up for another summer of reading adventures!

• On June 6, you can find the bus in the Start of Summer parade. 
• On June 13, the Book Bus will be welcoming readers at the Rockford Farmer's Market. 
• On June 15, the Book Bus officially starts its travels around the Rockford community, visiting schools, neighborhoods, and child care centers.

You will want to have your calendars handy so that you can embrace each week's engaging theme and share the joy of reading with others in our community.

Check out the Book Bus's Summer Schedule here: Rockford Book Bus Summer 2026

IXL Summer Boost

Throughout the school year, your child has been working on skills in IXL. This innovative learning program allows students to work on essential skills with support and at a pace that works for them. We are excited to share an IXL summer learning opportunity for your child. To help prepare your child for the upcoming school year, they can work in IXL to complete a Summer Boost Skill Plan. Linked below, you will find details about this resource and how your child can participate in this fun learning experience over the summer.  

IXL Summer Boost

Kindergarten enrollment

Kindergarten enrollment for the 2026/2027 school year opened on February 18th. Children who turn five years old on or before December 1st, 2026, are eligible to enroll in DK and Kindergarten. All enrollment information can be found on our website at Enrollment Procedures - Rockford Public Schools. 

School Assistance Program (SAP)