Kyle Avink - Principal
kavink@rockfordschools.org
Address: 6350 Courtland Dr., Rockford, MI 49341
Phone: (616) 863-6346
CRESTWOOD CALENDAR
Do you like to plan ahead?! Check out the Crestwood building calendar for exciting upcoming events specific for our building!! (There will be much more added to the calendar in the upcoming weeks!)
DISTRICT CALENDAR
The 2025-2026 district calendar. Click below to view!
EARLY RELEASE
Early Release Day: Wednesday, October 15th and 29th.
Students dismiss at 1:30pm. Parent pick up is from 1:30-1:40pm.
STUDENT RESPONSE PROTOCOL
This year Rockford Public Schools is following the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) developed by the “I Love U Guys” Foundation. The SRP provides clear, common language for how we, as staff and students, respond to different situations, whether that’s a drill, a medical emergency, or a security concern. The terms Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter are simple and action-based, helping everyone know exactly what to do. By practicing these responses, we ensure that our students and staff are prepared and safe in any situation.
Please reach out if you have any questions about this protocol.
EVERYTHING STEAM
STEAM OPPORTUNITIES
Mark your calendars! Our annual STEAM Night is coming up on Tuesday, November 11th from 5:30–7:30 PM at East Rockford Middle School. Please note the important updates: the date has changed from November 4th to November 11th (due to voting day), and the location has moved from the Freshman Center to East Rockford Middle School. More details can be found on the attached flyer.
We are also looking for parent volunteers in the STEAM room during the month of October. Volunteers will help with student activities and prepping for classroom projects and STEAM Night. If you are interested, please sign up here:
In addition, our STEAM program is still collecting recyclable materials to support student projects. We are currently accepting cardboard tubes, egg cartons, plastic containers, cereal boxes, plastic water bottles, and corks. A flyer with more details is attached.
Thank you for supporting our students as they explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math!
Elyse Anderson
PTO UPDATES
ACTIVITY PASS
PTO Activity Pass Due Friday, September 26th
Activity Pass payments are due September 26th. Thank you for your payments - we have exceeded 75% fulfilled payments for the school and are excited to plan many activities for students, staff and families. PTO is looking for motivated members to join our board. Currently we have a Secretary and Vice President position open. Email crestwoodelementarypto@gmail.com for interest.
SAVE THE DATE - FAMILY FALL FEST
Get ready for some spooktacular fun at Crestwood! It's an event for the whole family on October 29th from 5PM - 6:30 PM. PTO will have food trucks, a Trick-or-Treating trail with staff dressed up, family activities and more! Student's look forward to this event every year and we encourage costumes for Halloween!
Like any big event, volunteer power is needed! A Sign Up Genius will be coming out soon on Facebook and email for Fall Fest in addition to a candy donation drive to help stock the many stops along the trail.
MILEAGE CLUB
Mileage Club is up and running! We had great weather in September and students are loving the new wristband lap tracking system.
- October 24th will be a Fun Run to support Anni's Army with custom pink charms for the students
- October 31st is our Halloween Fun Run and students may wear costumes to school that day
We'd love parent volunteers for Mileage Club during lunch hours. Sign up below.
STAFF FAVORITES
Get to Know Our Amazing Staff
Our staff works hard daily to support and inspire students and we like to celebrate them. PTO has put together a fun list of all staff favorites from favorite treats to places to eat. This is a great document to save on your phone for special events such as a staff birthday, holidays or appreciation week.
BOOK CHARACTER PUMPKINS
Pick your favorite book and turn a pumpkin into one of the characters. Families may help join in the fun but the student should do most of the work. Be creative & have fun! Download the flyer with details.
REMINDERS
Feel free to pack an extra pair of socks, shorts, t-shirt, and sweatpants in your child's backpack during the spring months. Don’t forget to put your child’s name on coats, rain boots, etc. Thank you!
Weather Alert
For up-to-date information regarding Rockford Public Schools delays and/or closings, events and safety alerts, send a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our district’s short code number, 67587. Opt out any time by simply replying to one of our messages with “Stop”. Be sure to tune in on icy or snowy mornings!
OFFICE REMINDERS
Absences MUST be called into the office 616.863.6346 or emailed to the front office - lgreene@rockfordschools.org
Please leave a message on our general voicemail box if you are calling after hours. Whether you are reporting an absence on our voicemail, the State of Michigan requires us to know the following:
- Student's name and teacher
- Reason for absence - if it is an illness we need to know the symptoms of the illness - vomiting, coughing, fever, cold, diarrhea, lice - whatever the reason may be.
NO CELLPHONES OR SMART WATCHES
- Students with a cellphone will be asked to turn the phone off and not use them during the school day. Please do not text or call your student on their device during the school day. This creates a distraction to the classroom. We will always help with communication through the office or an email to the teacher if needed.
- Students with Apple watches or other wrist devices are asked not use the device to communicate during the school day.
- Students who need to contact home because they are ill or wondering about the end of the day pick up should talk to their classroom teacher who will help them navigate next steps of support.
- Devices at school are distracting to students during the learning day and we ask that unless your student needs the device to communicate after school that they stay home.
- Thank you for your support.
ACCESS SUPPORT AT NO COST
The Rockford Education Foundation (REF) has proudly partnered with Rockford Public Schools to provide expert counseling, therapy, and resources through Pine Rest’s School Assistance Program (SAP).
Say “I have an SAP with Rockford Public Schools” when you call 800.442.0809 and press “1.” Every RPS student, staff and family member in your household is eligible for up to three free sessions. Additional SAP benefits include: free elder care consultation, legal and financial consultation, infant-feeding advice and real estate consultation. Anyone in the household can utilize these resources and it is 100% confidential. Access an online library with over 20,000 resources covering health, finances, legal topics and more. The code to login the library is RockfordPS.
Login Code: RockfordPS
