news from the edge
Shannon Ouellette-Principal
souellette@rockfordschools.org
Address: 9605 Edgerton Ave, Rockford, MI 49341
Website: www.rockfordschools.org
Phone: 616-326-1030
May 22, 2025
Important Dates:
- May 23: No School
- May 26: No School
- May 27: DK Field Day
- May 28 & May 29: Field Day for K-5
- May 30: Popcorn Day
- June 2: Lemonade Social-All School sponsored by 4th Grade
- June 5: 5th Grade graduation
- June 5-6: Half Days--12:00 NO LUNCH SERVED
- June 6: Last day of school
- June 6: Report Cards posted on Family Access
Move Up Day
Next week our Kindergarten through 4th grade will have Move Up Day. What is Move Up Day? An opportunity for students to visit the teachers and classrooms of their next grade. Teachers are ready to introduce themselves to the upcoming students and this allows students to meet the teachers for next year and visit the neighborhood. Move Up Day will happen on Monday June 2 in the afternoon.
Good Things Happening at E.T.
This year some of our Second and Fifth Grade students spent time in our LET (Lower Elementary Transition)classroom. Students from all the classes benefitted from these friendships with our 2nd and 5th grade students acting as role models. We look forward to continuing this program next year.
Thank you to Lauren Rodewald and Kaitlin Olson for all they did to plan for our VIP Breakfast. Our turnout was amazing with great food, great snacks and our community coming together. Watching kids play outside on the playground with their specials guests was the best.
We are awaiting the construction of a gaga ball pit on the playground. A Eagle Scout Candidate who is also a student at RHS is building it and our PTO funded this project.
School Wide Lemonade Social
JUNE 2, 2025
Our 4th grade students have been reading the book The Lemonade Wars and on June 2 we will have a Lemonade Social in our backyard by the Library. Students are encouraged to bring coins to support the sale with all proceeds going to support a non profit. The cost for each glass will be $0.50 to $1.00. We look forward to supporting our 4th graders in this book celebration and fundraiser.
FIELD DAY
We are looking forward to having our first ever Field Day experience at Edgerton Trails. Ms. Zappone has been planning a great day for our students. Please help the day be successful by:
- Having your student wear their Edgerton Trails class t-shirt.
- Putting on sunscreen prior to coming to school.
- Remembering a water bottle.
- Thank you to all the parent volunteers who are helping out on Field Day.
Next Year news
I know we aren't even done with this year! Here are a few nuggets of info. for all of you planners.
- A hard copy of the next year's school calendar will be sent home next week. Please use this calendar to plan vacations and appointments. We will be creating some attendance goals for next year and are looking to recognize strong attendance.
- The first day of school is August 25.
- Look for a bussing email in July. Any student wishing to ride the bus must complete this form and this form is typically available on Family Access in July.
- Class lists will be posted in after August 11.
- Front office is open on August 11.
- August 20: Open House for DK and K (evening).
- August 21: Open House for 1st-5th Grade (evening).
- Grade Level Supply Lists can be found on our school website. School Supplies seem to go on sale in mid July.
Lost and Found
Please check out the Lost and Found next week as we will be placing all items in the Parent Pick Up line during the day and posting pictures of the items on our Edgerton Trails Facebook Page. We have a LOT of Winter coats that have lost their home.
Talent Show
When: Wednesday June 4
Who: Any 2nd-5th grade student can participate in a solo or group act. Any class DK-5 can perform as a class. Parents are invited to attend if they have a student performing in a solo or small group act.
How: Students should sign up by May 15 with a permission slip signed by their parent/guardian. Auditions will be May 19, 20 and 21. Acts should be less than 3 minutes. Interested students can pick up a permission slip at school.
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