Amie Santillán- Principal
asantillan@rockfordschools.org
Justin Eckert - Principal Administrative Assistant
jeckert@rockfordschools.org
Jenny Bradley - Administrative Assistant
jbradley@rockfordschools.org
Address: 3900 Kroes NE, Rockford, MI 49341
Website: www.rockfordschools.org
Phone: (616) 863-6374
Fax: (616) 866-7132
save the date - PTO
Donuts at Daybreak - Tentatively February 5th & 6th
PTO meeting: - Tuesday February 10th
Cedar Rock Sports Plex Fundraiser - February 28th @1 pm
Summer Send off - Tentatively Friday May 29th
News from Sra. Santillán
Dear Roguewood Families,
What a wonderful and celebratory week it has been at Roguewood! We are so proud of our students and staff for all they have accomplished together.
We recently held a very successful Spelling Bee for our 4th and 5th graders, with 24 students competing. Congratulations to Jackson O., who earned 1st place and will be representing Roguewood in the next round of Spelling Bee Champs. Our runner-up, Mari S., also did an outstanding job. We are incredibly proud of all of our students who participated and showed courage, focus, and perseverance.
On Wednesday, we celebrated our Students of the Month with a special ceremony complete with cider and donuts. It was a joyful opportunity to highlight the many ways these students lead, model positive behavior, and demonstrate strong character throughout our school. We also recognized our Spanish Speakers of the Month, celebrating their dedication and growth in language learning and goal towards biliteracy.
Our Winter Concert, led by Mrs. Rito, was truly a highlight of the season. 2nd - 5th grade students beautifully showcased the musical skills and talents they have been working so hard to develop. In addition, Ms. Turner shared samples of student artwork at the concert, giving families a chance to see the creativity and effort happening in our classrooms. It is clear how student-centered our staff is and how much they uplift and celebrate our students every day.
Between field trips, classroom parties, performances, and recognitions, it has truly been a week filled with joy. Our staff and students bring that joy to Roguewood each and every day.
Wishing you and your families a very safe, restful, and joy-filled Holiday Season. We look forward to seeing everyone in the new year!
Your proud principal!
Amie Santillán
Students of the Month
Spanish Speakers of the Month
Spelling Bee Winners
Jackson O. 1st place and Mari S. Runner-up
Para Subs Needed
Looking for a job where you're basically a celebrity? Well look no further. Roguewood is looking for a few more sub parapros for recess, Spanish Immersion, and possibly in the classroom. Perks of the job include fresh air, hanging out with some awesome kids who are genuinely excited to see you, and learning random facts that you will absolutely share later.
Please reach out to Justin Eckert at jeckert@rockfordschools.com to learn how to sign up to be a sub.
Yearbooks for sale
Our yearbook sales website is now open. The basic yearbook is $15 and all orders are ONLINE ONLY. You can order your yearbook HERE. Roguewood's yearbook code is 14559826.
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.
Sign up for Weather alerts
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!
Volunteer Opportunities
At Roguewood, we believe our school is strongest when families and staff work together. We are excited to welcome families into the building and invite you to be a part of our school community. Whether you can lend a hand in the cafeteria, at recess, helping with PTO sponsored events or in the classroom helping your teacher, your presence makes a meaningful difference for our students.
Please consider volunteering in the following areas:
Tuesdays & Thursdays
- Lunchroom - Sign up here ■ 11:00am - 12:50pm
- Lunch Recess - Sign up here ■ 11:00am - 1:00pm
- Afternoon Recess - Sign up here ■ 1:50pm - 3:25pm
Calling all Watch D.o.g.s.
Purpose of Watch D.O.G.S.
- To provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important.
- To provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying.
Mondays & Fridays
- 11:00am - 1:00pm - Recess
- 1:00pm - 1:40pm - Personal Lunch
- 1:40pm - 3:30pm - PM Recess and Dismissal
Unified Arts (Specials)
Battle of the Books
Attention 5th Grade Families!
Our 5 grade students have been doing an absolutely remarkable job of participating in the Battle of the Books challenge! Be sure to ask them about their progress! Please see attached flyer for important information for our Roguewood Readers!
pto AND sPANISH iMMERSION bOOSTERS nEWS/UPDATES
Roguewood PTO
To facilitate relations between educators and 
parents to accomplish the same goals of expanding the educational, charitable, literary, scientific and familial needs of both educator and parents.
2025-26 PTO Board
Introducing Roguewood's PTO Board for the 2025-2026 school year.
President- Justin Rito
Vice President- Lee Ann Brunetz
Secretary- Christina DeYonker
Treasurer- Megan Stelzer
Events Coordinator- Liz Gear
Volunteer Coordinator- Rachael Considine
Join us for our next PTO meeting, Tuesday, December 9th at 7:00 PM in the cafeteria
Warm Fuzzies
Our Roguewood staff continues to do amazing things for the students. Every month, we try to have a special treat to keep their spirtis up!
If you would like to give a little extra joy to the staff, please consider signing up to provide a warm fuzzy snack later this year. There are only a few spots left to fill! Do this as a family, group of families, or class/grade level collaboration. Ideas done in the past : stock the fridge, cocoa bar, candy/cookie bar, cheese tray - you can be as creative as you want or can be.
sign up here: signupgenius.com/go/5080545A4AC2BABFE3-58430285-warm
Popcorn poppers
Popcorn Fridays are always exciting for the students! Thank you to our volunteers who have popped all those bags for them! We appreciate all those who have signed up to help - but we could always use a few back up poppers to call in in case of last minute cancellations. Please consider signing up as a back up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080545A4AC2BABFE3-popcorn1#/
Feel free to reach out to any board member with questions or concerns. You can contact us via email, facebook, or through our website.
Email: RoguewoodPTO@gmail.com
Website: www.RoguewoodPTO.weebly.com
Facebook: Roguewood's PTO Facebook page
Spanish Immersion (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
2025-2026 SI Boosters Board
Introducing our Rockford Spanish Immersion Board for the 2025-2026 school year.
President - Jessie Salo
Vice President - Kendra Brubaker
Treasurer - Matt Benander
Secondary Ed. Liason - Amy Sullivan
Did you know that you can support Roguewood by shopping local? Booster bucks work just like Rockford cash - AND the chamber of commerce will give back 5% to the selected organization.T he certificate can be purchased online and used at multiple locations in Rockford! These make fabulous holiday gifts for family, friends, and teachers! Purchase your booster bucks at https://www.rockfordschools.org/booster-bucks/
Cannonsburg Punch Cards
Cannonsburg’s punch cards offer DISCOUNTED LIFT tickets so that students in kindergarten through 12th grade can enjoy winter to the fullest. Punch cards also offer discounts on rentals and private lessons!
HOW TO PURCHASE A PUNCH CARD Punch cards can be purchased during office hours at Cannonsburg Ski Area. You can also purchase punch cards anytime online! Punch Card Handout
To purchase a punch card online, please follow the steps below.
Go to our website link: www.cannonsburg.com/cart Click on the C-flake icon for the type of punch card you would like to purchase. Fill out information, INCLUDING sponsor and school name.
School Sponsor: Tania Flikema (Roguewood Elementary) Punch cards also offer discounts on rentals and private lessons. Parents can even purchase a punch card for themselves when buying one for their child!
If you have any other questions, please email info@cannonsburg.com
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.
Login Code: RockfordPS
Food Assistance
If your family needs help accessing nutritious meals, there are several local food resources available. Community food pantries and meal programs provide free groceries to anyone in need. Here is a link to all the local resources available to you.
Hand2hand
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.
