Edgerton Trails Newsletter
news from the edge
Shannon Ouellette-Principal
souellette@rockfordschools.org
Address: 9605 Edgerton Ave, Rockford, MI 49341
Website: Rockford Public Schools
Phone: 616-326-1030
January 23, 2026
A note from Mrs. O.
If you love winter, then this was your week: snow, cold and snow days. I am looking forward to five straight days of school next week for our students. Next week most of our students will work to finish the math portion of their NWEA test. Reading was taken last week and once all scores are compiled, we will use the data to create instructional shifts to best meet all our student's needs.
February and March will be busy months with our VIP Breakfast, conferences. our Art Show and Book BINGO on March 11. Have a great weekend and stay warm!
VIP Breakfast
Dates:
February 10: Last Names A-F
February 11: Last Names G-N
February 12: Last Names O-Z
Time is 7:45 am-8:20 am. Students should have an adult with them until 8:20 am.
Where: Edgerton Trails Cafeteria
The PTO sponsors this opportunity for our students to share a pastry with a VIP. We ask that you come on your assigned day to allow us to plan for food and to accommodate the crowd in our cafeteria. Please leave younger siblings at home and have your student chose 1 VIP to bring to this event. Your student's VIP can be a relative, friend, coach or neighbor.
February mail month
February is Edgerton Trails mail month! Students, staff, and family can draw pictures, write letters or postcards and we will deliver the mail two days a week. Students are encouraged to write to one another, and family is also welcome to send in mail.
How to send mail: Please have all student mail addressed with student name, room number & teacher name. Include a return address if for some reason your mail can't be delivered and it will be returned to your student. Mail will be delivered on Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout the month of February. Mail can be sent directly to Edgerton Trails, c/o Student Name, 9605 Edgerton Ave. Rockford, MI 49341. There will also be a mailbox for parents to drop off mail in the vestibule.
Sign up for conferences
Conferences are February 24 and 26. You can register for conferences at the link HERE and below. Use the code: 9ax8f. The district policy is for each student to have one conference with the grade level teacher. There is also an opportunity to sign up for conferences with our specials teachers:
Art: E. Sedlock PE: T. Zappone Music: S.Powell STEAM: C. Pitsch Social Worker: R. Osburn
Conference link: Sign Up For Conferences
Use code: 9ax8f
recess and lunch volunteers
Our winter sign-up for recess and lunch volunteers can be found below. The password to use is: ET2026. Click the following link to sign up:
Our students love having parent volunteers in the lunchroom and on the playground!
PTO Fundraiser Feedback needed
The PTO is asking for your feedback regarding our Fall Enrich-The-Trail Fundraiser. The PTO will use the data moving forward to determine the best way to adjust the fundraiser moving forward.
Edgerton Trails Yearbook-ordering
Orders can be placed online at Order Yearbooks Here. The office does not order extra yearbooks, please order from Lifetouch if you are interested in having a yearbook for your student.
Yearbook Order Deadline: April 19, 2026.
Girls on the run
- Who: Open to all 3rd-5th grade students at Edgerton Trails
- Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays after school starting March 2
- Time: 3:45-5:15 pm
- Location: Edgerton Trails Elementary School
- Coaches: Ms. Powell and Mrs. Koch
- May 16 is a 5K event that the team will participate in
- Contact Ms. Powell with any questions. spowell1@rockfordschools.org
Sign up by clicking this link to the Girls On The Run website: Girls On The Run
Edgerton Trails night luminary hike
When: Tuesday, January 27 from 5:00-7:00 pm
Where: Nature Center at Edgerton Trails
How to join us: Meet back behind the school and follow the trail to the back. You will notice the lights along the path. Take time to walk the trail and then join us under the pavilion for hot chocolate and a fire.
This event is hosted by our 4th grade outdoor education classroom and is open to all.
