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
may character trait: Perseverance
Definition: the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did
Challenge: pick a positive phrase and repeat it to yourself. Examples: "I can do it", "it'll be okay", "it's no big deal", "I got this".
Reflection: I may not be there yet, but I am closer than I was yesterday.
Half Days
Thursday, June 5th & Friday, June 6th: Half Day - 11:55am dismissal
5th Grade Events
- Monday, June 2nd: Family Lawn Games - 1:30-2:45pm (MDR Soccer Fields)
- Wednesday, June 4th: 5th Grade Party at 3 Mile Project - 9:00am-1:00pm
- Friday, June 6th: Final Exit - 11:50am (5th graders will exit the building by the bus loop; parents are welcome to line the sidewalks to cheer and take photos!)
August Dates
Open Houses
Kindergarten: Tuesday, August 19th 5:00-6:00pm
1st & 2nd grade: Wednesday, August 20th 5:30-6:30pm
3rd-5th grade: Wednesday, August 20th 6:00-7:00pm
First Day of School
Monday, August 25th
KDL Summer Wonder
At Kent District Library, we understand the importance of summer learning, and we’re thrilled to bring back our Summer Wonder Reading and Learning Challenge in 2025. The challenge is fun, simple and free! Here are a few of the highlights of KDL’s 30-Day summer challenge:
· It’s the same 30-day goal for all ages—just one convenient log for every family member that encourages learning through the summer.
· Completion can be tackled without making regular visits to the library. Tracking progress is simple by using paper logs, KDL.beanstack.org or the Beanstack mobile app.
· The program incorporates not only reading but a variety of at-home activity prompts, from writing to science experiments.
· Fun in-person events and performances happen every week at our branches, and count toward your 30 day goal! Visit kdl.org/summer for all the details.
Hopper's Happenings
End of the Year Excitement!
We're about to wrap up another great school year!
Today was the last day of mileage club; I walked a total 7 miles alongside some of the most "pawsitive" friends!
I'm also looking forward to making/eating slushies and playing games with the carnival winners!
Summer Fun!
I can't wait for summer break! Some of my favorite things to do include morning walks, trips to the lake, hanging with friends, and getting my weekly pup cup at Rocky's after visiting the farmers market!
Book Bus
I will also be visiting the book bus a lot this summer!
Meadow Ridge @ 10:00am - June 17, June 24, July 8, July 15
Hillview @ 10:00am - July 29
We Rock The Spectrum @ 12:00pm - August 6
office Reminders
Thank you!
The Meadow Ridge staff would like to thank everyone who volunteered at MDR this year, we had so many successful events that couldn't have happened without you! We hope to see you back in the building again next school year!
As a reminder Volunteer Consent Forms expire each year in July. Add completing the volunteer form to your back to school checklist in August! (This form must be on file to chaperone a field trip and/or volunteer at building events.)
Medication Pick-Up
If your child has medication, an inhaler, and/or epi-pen kept in the health room, please make arrangements to pick it up from the office by Friday, June 6th. Any medication that has not been picked up will be disposed of by the district nurse.
Lost & Found Items
Last call to check the lost & found! All items will be packed up for donation to North Kent Connect on June 9th so please look it over next week.
School Supplies Lists
The 2025-2026 school supplies lists are posted on the Meadow Ridge page on the RPS website and linked below. Please use these lists as they have been put together by our teachers based on grade level needs and curriculum.
Summer Tutoring
There are several opportunities for summer tutoring! See the list below for more information.
Rockford Book Bus
The Rockford Book Bus returns this summer! See the schedule below and visit their website for more details!
Meadow ridge Elementary PTO Updates
Thank you!
Your Meadow Ridge PTO would like to sincerely thank you for such a great year full of support, connection, new adventures, and so much! Look for our end of year newsletter next week.
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!
Thank you to our 2024-2025 Walk-a-thon Platinum Sponsors!
Upcoming events
- Thursday, June 5th: Half Day - 11:55am Dismissal
- Friday, June 6th: Half Day - 11:55am Dismissal
- Tuesday, August 19th: Kindergarten Open House - 5:00-6:00pm
- Wednesday, August 20th: 1st & 2nd Grade - 5:30-6:30pm
- Wednesday, August 20th: 3rd-5th Grade - 6:00-7:00pm
- Monday, August 25th: First Day of 2025/2026 School Year
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).
From the steam team
A heartfelt thank you to all the families who volunteered their time and donated supplies to support STEAM this year. Your generosity and enthusiasm made so many hands-on learning opportunities possible for our students!
As we begin planning for next year’s STEAM Night, we are gauging interest from families who might like to help out. If you're interested in being involved, please take a moment to fill out our short interest survey:
STEAM Night Interest Survey
Kids night out
Students K-6th grade are invited to Kids Night Out at That STEAM Space on Fridays in May.
