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!!
DISTRICT CALENDAR
The 2025-2026 district calendar. Click below to view!
EARLY RELEASE & NO SCHOOL
EARLY RELEASE:
Wednesday, December 10th
NO SCHOOL:
December 22nd through January 2nd (Winter Break)
PIZZA PARTY WINNERS!
Each trimester, our staff hands out "class tickets" during specials, recess, and lunch to recognize classes that are showing leadership, kindness, and positive behavior. At the end of the trimester, the DK–2 class and the 3–5 class with the most tickets earn a pizza party celebration.
This trimester’s winners are Ms. Jackson’s class and Mrs. Strobel’s class! Congratulations to all of our students for working hard and making great choices, and a special shout-out to these two classes for earning the most tickets!
HOLIDAY FUN WITH ACCIDENTAL ART - TODAY!
Enjoy cookies, cocoa and ornament painting with Accidental Art on Friday, December 5th! PTO recommends arriving at either 6 PM or 7 PM to help with space flow and parking.
Accidental Art will fire the ornaments and return them to students to go home before winter break. Cookies, cocoa and holiday guest appearances provided by PTO.
Help is greatly appreciated! PTO is in need of helpers for the event and to dress in costume and strongly encourage parent participation. We would like to have 10-15 volunteers - sign up below.
HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK
REMINDERS
YEARBOOK ORDERS!
Click on the image below to order your 2025-26 yearbook!
LABEL OR INITIAL
We are already finding gloves, mittens, hats, and even coats left on the playground WITHOUT students name or initials. There is a 100% return rate if the students name/initials are in their winter gear. All remaining items get sent to the final destination... lost and found.
REMINDERS
PTO MEETING
The next PTO Meeting is December 10th at 7:00 PM in the Media Center.
GIRLS ON THE RUN
The Crestwood Girls on the Run team is looking for 3 volunteer coaches Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-5:15 for the 2026 season. The season will be10 weeks from the end of February through mid-May. This is a great opportunity for parents to get involved in the Crestwood Community. The team will consist of 8-15 girls in grades 3-5.
Registration for Girls on the Run 2026 is officially open! Please click the following link to register your girl for this amazing opportunity.
Please contact Elice Davey (ddavey@rockfordschools.org) if you or someone you know may be interested in this opportunity!
CRESTWOOD REMINDERS
Who do I call if my student will be absent or late to school?
- If your student will be absent or tardy, please call the attendance line OR email both the teacher AND Laura Greene (lgreene@rockfordschools.org)
- If a student is ill, you must include the symptoms (or diagnosis) for our weekly health report to KCHD
What if my student is out sick?
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.
Who do I notify if I have a dismissal change for my student(s)?
- We kindly request that there are no early pickups after 2:45pm. Once the parent pick up line starts to form out front, the office staff is busy with dismissal duties throughout the building.
- Please be sure to let us know of any dismissal changes PRIOR to 2pm
- To contact us with changes, please call 616-863-6346 or email both the teacher AND Laura Greene (lgreene@rockfordschools.org) in the event the teacher doesn’t see the message prior to dismissal.
Where do I find parent communications?
- Our family newsletter and other updates are posted on the RPS website on the Crestwood page bi-weekly during the school year
- You can also check out the Crestwood Elementary & Crestwood PTO Facebook pages
- Please always feel free to call or email the office with any questions
How do I set up or change busing for my student(s)?
- Please contact Transportation directly at 616-863-6328
- We also appreciate your help to support our drivers and remind your students of proper bus behavior
Important Contact Information:
Crestwood Office/Attendance Line 616-863-6346
Allyssa Shanahan ashanahan@rockfordschools.org
Laura Greene lgreene@rockfordschools.org
Transportation Office 616-863-6328
BAC/Child Care Office 616-863-6560
Community Services 616-863-6322
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.
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.
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!
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.
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