Blake Bowman - Principal
bbowman@rockfordschools.org
Michelle Smyth - Administrative Assistant
msmyth@rockfordschools.org
Tania Gordon - Administrative Assistant
tgordon@rockfordschools.org
Address: 8100 Courtland, Rockford, MI 49341
Phone: (616) 863-6342
march Character Trait: initiative
Definition: The quality of being honest.
Challenge: Google why Abraham Lincoln was nicknamed "Honest Abe.
Reflection: Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
February Students of the Month
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KIndergarten - Aidan
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1st Grade - Olivia
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2nd Grade - Cohen
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3rd Grade - Ella
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4th Grade - Noelle
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5th Grade - Violet
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music news
Our Meadow Ridge music performances will be on Wednesday, April 15 at the Rockford High School Auditorium. We are very excited to share these with you!
Program times:
Grades K & 1 – 5:30 pm (kids meet at 5:15)
Grades 2 & 3 – 6:15 pm (kids meet at 6:00)
Grades 4 & 5 – 7:00 pm (kids meet at 6:45)
Full details have been sent home and are also able to be found in the link below.
art news
MEADOW RIDGE ART SHOW THURSDAY, MAY 7TH at 5:00 pm.
Office reminders
ENROLL NOW
Children who turn five years old on or before December 1, 2026 can enroll in DK and Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 School Year using the link below.
Early Release Days/no school
- Wednesday, March 11: 1:30 pm Dismissal
- Wednesday, March 25: 1:30 pm Dismissal
DK/K Parent Information Night
Parents of incoming DK or Kindergarten students for the 2026-2027 school year are welcome to attend a parent information night on Monday, March 16th from 6:00-7:00pm.
Note, this information night is for parents/guardians only and will serve as an opportunity for parents/guardians to meet the teachers and see the school. This event includes opportunities to learn more about the screening process and our Developmental Kindergarten and Kindergarten programming. Please make other arrangements for your child(ren) for the Parent/Guardian Information Night as there will be an opportunity in August for them to meet their teacher and visit their classroom prior to the first day of school.
yearbook Orders
Yearbook orders can be placed online using the ID Code: 14558526. Reminder that yearbook orders are separate from picture day order packages. Click the link below!
grasp
Registration for the 2026 GRASP Program is now open. See the attached document for more details or contact Community Services 616-863-6322.
Meadow ridge Elementary PTO Updates
Upcoming events
- Friday, March 6th: Popcorn Friday
- Friday, March 6th: Student Council Meeting - 8:10 am
- Monday, March 16: DK/K Parent Night
- Wednesday, March 18: Wear you Favorite Team Shirt Day
- Friday, March 20: Popcorn Friday
- Wednesday, March 25: Wear your RAMS Gear Day
- Thursday, March 26: 1st Grade Field Trip - Fredrick Meijer Gardens
- Tuesday, March 31: Basketball Jones Assembly
- Wednesday, April 1: Pajama & Movie Day
Save the date for SPRING CARNIVAL!
Friday, April 24th, 2026 (5:30 pm-8 pm). More info coming soon!!!
Thank you to our 2025-2026 Walk-a-thon Platinum Sponsors!
Meet the Team!
- President: Lacey Jonassen
- Vice President, Fundraisers: Beth Zelski
- Vice President, Non-Fundraisers: Whitnie Snodgrass
- Treasurer: Samantha Huitema
- Secretary: Kristin Morrison
We are here for you!
SchoolStore Returns
SchoolStore is a fundraising opportunity that Meadow Ridge was presented with once again for 2026, it is not through the PTO.
How does it work?
Families can choose to participate as much as they want. Starting January 26th, the first step is signing up at SchoolStore.net using our School ID: 309230. Then sending emails to family members and friends. This email allows participants to purchase gift cards that go directly to teachers to use on books and materials for their classroom. There is also a code friends and family can use when shopping online at hundreds of retailers and a percentage will come back to the school to use for student activities not funded by the PTO such as materials for classroom instructional experiences.
Every student can receive a "Book Buddy" for signing up and sending 6 emails. Students can earn additional prizes as they earn points (points are based on purchases, families do not need to participate).
Once we reach our participation goal (a percentage of students registered) Meadow Ridge will be entered into a weekly drawing to win a Book Vending Machine!
Information packets are available in the office. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Smyth msmyth@rockfordschools.org
School assistance program (SAP)
Access support today!
Say “I have an SAP with Rockford Public Schools” when you call 800.442.0809 and press “1.” Every RPS family member in your household is eligible. 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).
Dr. Matthews, Substitute Teacher
One of our staff members may be selected for a well-deserved day off with our own super substitute, Dr. Matthews! Once a month, Dr. Matthews will be trading his Superintendent’s office for the classroom and stepping in to substitute teach for a day.
How it works: Each $10 donation to the Rockford Education Foundation nominates a teacher to win a day off while Dr. Matthews takes over the classroom. All donations support REF educational grants, celebrate our incredible educators, and give Dr. Matthews a front-row seat in the classroom.
- $10 = 1 entry to nominate a teacher - multiple entries gladly accepted!
- Teachers may nominate themselves or a colleague
- One winner will be drawn monthly, January–May 2026
