Amie Santillán- Principal
asantillan@rockfordschools.org
Jessica Yon - Principal Administrative Assistant
jyon@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
Upcoming Events
- June 2 3rd Grade Field Trip - All
- June 4 Talent Show
- June 5
- 1/2 Day Dismissal at 11:55
- 5th Grade Celebration
- June 6 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Dismissal at 11:55
Mileage Club Awards
Last Tuesday was our mileage club award ceremony. Congrats to all of our ribbon (10+ miles), medal (20+ miles) and trophy winners (top 3 boys and girls overall)! Here’s your top 10 for the 24/25 season:
1st: BRAYDEN S. 65.5 miles
2nd: CLARA M. 62.25 miles
3rd: OWEN S. 61.5 miles
4th: HENLEY R. 58.75 miles
5th: GEONNA H. 58.5 miles
6th: PENNY S. 56.75 miles
7th: LEVI B. 56.5 miles
8th: SOPHIA R. 53.5 miles
9th: AARON S. 53.25 miles
10th: MARIANA S. 52.75 miles
The top boy and girl from each grade earned a pair of shoes and the top 3 in each class earned gift cards to Pump House! We’re so proud of all of the kids that participated this season and all their hard work.
A special thanks to our Roguewood families and sponsors: Karla Michelle Photography for taking pictures at the award ceremony, Lauren King with the Rockford Shoe Department, Jennifer Aldrich with New Balance and Kristy Wright and Pump House Rockford for donating awards towards our ceremony. Thank you to Sra Santillan, the PTO, teachers and parents for all of your help and support! We’re looking forward to kicking things off again in the fall!
Field day
Even though the weather didn't cooperate for an outside day, Field Day went on without any issues. Thank you Mrs. Joyce for putting together just a fun and exciting day for the students.
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:
talent Show
Students only for the Talent Show. Parents please put sunscreen on your child before they come to school.
Parents of Students in the Talent Show, please make sure to check into the office before you go to the show.
Library News
Summer Wonder at Kent District Library
Kent District Library will be having their summer reading program again this year. The following You Tube link has a short presentation on this program and a copy of signup papers are attached as well. You can print your own papers, or pick up papers at any KDL branch. Keep reading this summer and enjoy some fun events!
https://youtu.be/OrgBUQLC8mg
Barnes and Noble has a wonderful reading program. Check out the link with all the information!
https://www.barnesandnobleinc.com/our-stores-communities/summer-reading-program/
All Library books were due May 9th. If your student still has books out, please look around and try to locate them to return before the end of the school year. I so appreciate all the support I have received over the years for myself and our wonderful Library. It truly was a wonderful place to work and I will miss all the students and staff next year as I retire.
Mrs. Halliday
Restaurant Fundraiser
FnK Tacos and Pump House in Rockford
Thursday, June 5 - all day!
That's a half day and kids will not have eaten lunch when you pick them up.
15% of all sales will be given back to Spanish Immersion Boosters!
NexTrex Recycling Challenge
Our school is participating in the NexTrex Recycling Challenge! If we can collect 1,000 pounds of clean, dry, food free plastic waste (shopping bags, newspaper sleeves, plastic mailers, bubble wrap, Ziploc bags, etc.) over the next year, our school will be awarded a composite bench from NexTrex. We plan to start collecting from families next week. There are 3 collection boxes around the school. One is in the office, one is by Mrs. Copeland and the other is at the end of the SI hallway. We will be sending letters and magnets home with information about what can be recycled.
Rockford Book Bus
The Rockford Book Bus is a magical way to get books into the hands of our kids. Even when students are on summer vacation, reading can take them places! Check out this year's summer schedule on their website but clicking here: ROCKFORD BOOK BUS
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.
PTO Social Media Policy
At the January 14, 2025 PTO Meeting, the Roguewood PTO Social Media Policy was approved. All members should review the policy posted. Any questions can be sent to the PTO email roguewoodpto@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!
Warm Fuzzies
If you're not familiar with Warm Fuzzies…it's on Tuesdays where we treat the staff throughout the school year with delicious treats! Packaged or homemade treats are welcome. Feel free to partner with another family or do it yourself! See Warm Fuzzies Signup HERE!!
Any questions: RoguewoodPTO@gmail.com
PTO Meeting Minutes
2025-26 PTO Board
Congratulations to our new PTO Board members for 2025-26!
Thank you to everyone who attended the final PTO meeting of the year.
President- Justin Rito
Vice President- Lee Ann Brunetz
Secretary- Christina DeYonker
Treasurer- Megan Stelzer
Events Coordinator- Liz Gear
Volunteer Coordinator- Rachael Considine
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
Watch D.o.g.s.
We are excited to announce that the Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) program is back at Roguewood Elementary! We can’t wait to welcome our awesome Watch D.O.G.S., both new and returning, to join us in making a positive impact on our students.
If you are interested in being a Watch D.O.G., please check out our video, instruction slides, and SignUp Genius to get started. It’s a great opportunity to be involved in our school community!
If you’re new to Roguewood or unfamiliar with the program, you can learn more about Watch D.O.G.S. on their official website. Our Watch D.O.G.S. representative, Miguel Quintanilla, is also happy to answer any questions you may have, so feel free to let us know and we will connect you with him.
We look forward to seeing our amazing Watch D.O.G.S. in action!
May sign-up dates just added!
Reminders
OFFICE REMINDERS
Absences MUST be called into the office 616.863.6374 or emailed to the front office - jbradley@rockfordschools.org
Please leave a message on our general voicemail box if you are calling after hours. Whether you are reporting an absence on our voicemail or email, the State of Michigan requires us to know the following:
Student's name and teacher
Reason for absence - if it is an illness we need to know the symptoms of the illness - vomiting, coughing, fever, cold, diarrhea, lice - whatever the reason may be
Do You Need to Drop Something Off?
If you have an item that needs to get to a student, simply drop it off on our bookcase in our vestibule and provide the student’s name and classroom on a Post-It note. We will make sure it gets where it needs to go.
NO CELLPHONES OR SMART WATCHES
Students with a cellphone will be asked to turn the phone off and not use them during the school day. Please do not text or call your student on their device during the school day. This creates a distraction to the classroom. These devices should be turned off and stored in the student's locker or backpack. We will always help with communication through the office or an email to the teacher if needed.
Students with Apple watches or other wrist devices are asked not use the device to communicate during the school day.
Students who need to contact home because they are ill or wondering about the end of the day pick up should talk to their classroom teacher who will help them navigate next steps of support.
Devices at school are distracting to students during the learning day and we ask that unless your student needs the device to communicate after school that they stay home.
Thank you for your support.
LABEL EVERYTHING
The winter weather is here, and students are dressing in layers, which means our lost and found will be growing. 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!
SAP - School Assistance Program
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).
Rockford family night
You're invited to kick off your summer with the West Michigan Whitecaps! A portion of each ticket bought will be donated directly back to the schools. The game is on Tuesday, May 20th at 6:05pm. Gates open at 4:50pm. Tickets cost $18 each or $24 with a hotdog and a soda. Tickets can be purchased at https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Rockfordfamily25
