Roguewood Newsletter August 29

RPS Student Device Managment

Students in RPS are afforded the opportunity to access and enhance some learning activities through district provided Chromebooks. Thanks to the support of the 2019 school bond proposal, RPS has been able to support the scheduled purchases of instructional technology for student use. Last year, elementary students received new devices, and this year all secondary Chromebooks are new. Thank you! 

To preserve the quality of student devices as long as possible, we educate students about proper care and charge for repair when avoidable damage occurs. Like a textbook, each student is assigned a Chromebook and responsible for proper care. If a device is damaged or lost, a charge will be issued against the student's Family Access account. The charge will reflect Rockford Public Schools' cost to repair or replace the device. It is our hope that the layered approach of informing parents/guardians, educating students, and assigning fees when necessary, will assist to promote a decrease in the amount of overall damage to student devices and increased consistency of student accessibility to learning activities. 

Should a student device be damaged, the initial fees are as follows: Chromebook: 

• Broken Screen $30 

• Broken Keyboard (missing keys, etc.) $30 

• Damaged Chassis/Lost Device $200 

• Power Supply (Lost or Not Returned) $15 iPads: 

• Screen Repair $110 

• Broken/Lost Device $299 

During the summer of 2025 all devices were inspected to ensure that they are ready for distribution. School personnel will be diligent about communicating device care expectations to students and we ask that parents and guardians reinforce proper care expectations as well. 

During the year if a device requires repair, a district technician will review the damage and decide if a charge is necessary. Normal scratches and wear are expected and will not incur a charge. Any fees assigned will generate an email notification to parents/guardians. 

We appreciate your support in assisting your child(ren) to participate in the proper care of devices and if you have any questions or need further clarification, please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's school.

School Nurse Update - Student Health

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome (almost) to a new school year! We hope you have had a wonderful summer. As the District Nurses, our priority is to support your child’s health and safety at school so they can learn and thrive.

If your child(ren) has a medical condition—such as asthma, allergies, diabetes, seizures, or any other health need—please update the school with:

• Current medical information and emergency contacts

• Any required Medical Action Plan (Asthma, Allergy, Seizure)

• Updated Medication Authorization Form

• Necessary medications or supplies for use during the school day

These items help us respond quickly and appropriately to your child’s needs and ensure staff are prepared to provide safe care. Required forms must be updated each school year and can be located on the Rockford Public Schools website under Nursing Services. Forms and supplies can be dropped off to your student's school building during open house. 

If your child’s condition has changed since last school year, please notify us as soon as possible. We look forward to partnering with you to keep your child healthy and ready to learn.

Wishing you and your family a great start to the school year,

Kelly Theaker and Jennifer Collins, District Nurses

Spanish Immersion

2025-2026 SI Boosters Board

Introducing our Rockford Spanish Immersion Board for the 2025-2026 school year. 

President - Jessie Salo

Vice President - Kendra Brubaker

Secretary - Nicole Villegas

Treasurer - Matt Benander

Secondary Ed. Liason - Amy Sullivan

Spanish Immersion (SI) Boosters

Rockford SI Boosters

What is the Spanish Immersion (SI) Booster Club?  

The SI Booster Club is a group of parent volunteers who raise funds to support the RPS K-12 Spanish Immersion program. Staff submit requests and funds are disbursed throughout the year to support the Spanish Immersion program from kindergarten through high school.

What do we fund?  

Spanish Immersion K-12 classrooms at Roguewood Elementary School, North Rockford Middle School, Rockford Freshman Center, and Rockford High School. 

Rockford SI Boosters Email: rockfordsiboosters@gmail.com

Watch D.o.g.s.

More information to follow!

• Watch D.O.G video

• Watch D.O.G Sign up Genius 

• Watch D.O.G.S. Tutorial for the Day

NO CELLPHONES OR SMART WATCHES

• Students with a cellphone may not use them during the school day, and they should be stored in the child’s backpack at all times.  
• Please do not text or call your student on their device during the school day. Communication should go through the office.
• Students with smartwatches should have their device set to school mode, which disables distracting smartwatch features—like calls, messages, and games—while keeping essential safety tools active.
• Students should not be wearing earbuds or other noise-canceling headphones unless it is a documented accommodation.

Thank you for your help with this!

LABEL EVERYTHING - SEND IN EXTRA CLOTHES

 To avoid your student’s clothing from going into the lost and found PLEASE LABEL EVERYTHING!!! Label all coats, boots, mittens, hats, etc. Labeling items will ensure they will back it back home!

ALL students should have a change of clothes in their lockers.  Our Care Closet only has a few outfits for students to borrow and bring back.  We tend to run out as the year goes on. 

At Tapestry Rockford, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive and succeed. We are driven by the belief that even the smallest act of kindness can create a ripple of positive change. With a passionate commitment to making the world a better place, we have established a platform where individuals from all walks of life can come together to make a difference. All of the children within our community deserve to experience a sense of self-worth and have their fundamental needs fulfilled. Our goal, with the help of generous donations, is to provide these items at no cost to those in need.

Tapestry provides cost free clothing & other basic needs to children in the Rockford, Sparta, Cedar Springs, Greenville & surrounding school districts in northern Kent County. Tapestry Rockford is a Michigan nonprofit approved for IRC Sec.501(c)(3) tax exemption.

If your family would like to shop at Tapestry please give them a call at 616.326.1016 to set up a private  appointment to shop.