Edgerton Trails Newsletter
news from the edge
Shannon Ouellette-Principal
souellette@rockfordschools.org
Address: 9605 Edgerton Ave, Rockford, MI 49341
Website: www.rockfordschools.org
Phone: 616-326-1030
May 2, 2025
Happy Spring!!
It is a busy and fun time of year around our school. Our students will wrap up their state testing in the next few weeks. Students have been engaged and focused during testing and the work they are doing is a celebration of all they have done this school year.
On Wednesday, May 14 at 6:30 pm we will have our last PTO meeting. Our students and staff have benefitted from the work of the PTO this year. Our PTO is a small group and they are looking for more parents to be part of the group. Please consider attending this meeting and being part of the PTO. There are a variety of opportunities to explore that should fit with most schedules.
Next week we will celebrate our great staff during Staff Appreciation Week. Thank you for all of the donations for each day of the celebration. I appreciate being part of such a generous school community and I know our staff is going to feel celebrated.
Yearbooks have arrived!
Students that ordered a yearbook should have them today or Monday. Thank you to Mrs. Smith for all of the work she did on our first ever Edgerton Trails yearbook. If you missed the opportunity to order we have a few in the office for $20.00 each and they are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Field Day update
Ms. Zappone has been busy planning Field Day for the end of May. A Sign Up Genius for parent volunteers was sent out this week and was quickly filled. For Field Day, families do not attend as it is a school day activity but we do rely on parent volunteers. Should there be an additional need for volunteers an updated Sign Up Genius will be sent out. More details about the day and how to best dress students to be prepared will be coming home soon.
School Enrollment is Open
Enroll new students to RPS at the district website under the Enrollment tab. All new to RPS students will need to register for the 25-26 school year. This includes incoming Developmental Kindergarten and Kindergarten students. For questions about the process, reach out to Mrs. Smith in our Edgerton Trails front office.
Early enrollment helps the district plan for class sizes and placement of staff. Please share this enrollment information with friends, families and neighbors.
More information can be found at: RPS Enrollment Info
Important Dates:
- May 14: Edgerton Trails PTO Meeting @ 6:30PM
- May 15: VIP Breakfast Last Names A-K
- May 16: VIP Breakfast last Names L-Z
- May 16: Third grade field trip
- May 19-22: NWEA Testing (3rd, 4th, 5th)
- May 21: Fifth grade field trip
- May 23: No School
- May 26: No School
- May 27: DK Field Day
- May 28 & May 29: Field Day for K-5
- May 30: Popcorn Day
- June 2-6: 4th Grade Lemonade Wars
- June 5-6: Half Days
- June 6: Last day of school
5th Grade Tree Planting
Our 5th grade students planted a Michigan native tree this week on the school grounds. This was the grand finale to a year-long project of understanding the value of native plants, research, and planning. Students worked with their classroom teacher as well as the Outdoor Education Teacher, Mrs. DZ. This district-wide project was supported by Justin and Kristina Munsters (Belmont Parents) and Shaner Nursery through donations of trees and planting supplies.
Do you have a Dk/k student in the fall?
For families with DK/K students for the Fall of 2025 please make sure to complete the Enrollment process on the district website. The district will be conducting DK/K screening the week of April 19 and all potential new DK/K students need to be screened. Once your student's enrollment is completed you will be sent a link to sign up for a time for screening. We look forward to meeting our youngest RAMS in April. If you have any questions please call Judi or Melissa in the front office.
VIP Breakfast
- Who: Students should invite one VIP (parent, grandparent, or any other special adult).
- What: Pastries, juice and coffee in the cafeteria
- When: 7:45-8:15 (food served)
- Date: May 15 for last names: A-K May 16 for last names: L-Z
- Playground will be open and VIPs and students can head outside after they eat.
- VIPS should plan on being with their student until 8:25 when the school bell rings for students.
- Sponsored by the Edgerton Trails PTO
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).
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-The SAP includes three free confidential counseling sessions per episode of care. All benefits are available to every member of the household.
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