Roguewood Newsletter
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
News from Sra. Santillán
Dear Roguewood Families,
Affter today, we officially have 31 full days and 2 half days remaining in the school year, and what a full and exciting stretch it will be!
In the weeks ahead, our students will be engaged in M-Step and NWEA testing, along with a wide range of hands-on learning experiences and celebrations. Our kindergarteners will be visiting the Children’s Museum and Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park, while 1st graders will tour the Kent County Recycle Center. Our 2nd grade students will head to Edgerton Trails for outdoor education, 3rd graders will travel to Lansing, 4th grade will explore PJ Hoffmaster State Park, and 5th grade will take a step back in time at Charlton Park.
We’re also looking forward to welcoming future students through Kindergarten Screening, cheering on our graduating seniors during the Senior Parade, and coming together as a school community for Field Day, our Food Truck Fiesta, and the always wonderful Talent Show.
These final weeks of school are filled with learning, growth, fun, and meaningful memories. As always, we are deeply grateful for your continued support and partnership. Let’s make the most of this time together and celebrate all that our students have accomplished.
Next Wednesday, we will also be taking time to celebrate Jessica Yon and Jenny Bradley for Administrative Assistant’s Day. These two amazing women are the heart of our front office. They’re often the first to greet our visitors, the calm and caring support for students who need a little TLC, and the ones who help keep this school running like a well-oiled machine. If you see them on Wednesday, please help us shower them with appreciation and love — they are truly invaluable members of our school family.
April is an important month for many. Celebrations of Passover, Good Friday, Easter, and Ramadan. It’s a time for reflection, renewal, and joy, and I wish peace and blessings to all families observing during this special season. April brings such a comfort with some warm days and glimpses of green grass, new buds on trees, and some sprouting flowers. Soak it up!
❤️
Amie Santillán
Proud Principal of Roguewood Elementary
Upcoming Events
- Apr. 22
- 5th Grade Field Trip ( Coles and Schlaudt)
- 4th grade Field Trip ( Trad)
- Apr. 23 Early Release- dismissal at 1:30
- Apr. 24 1st Grade Field Trip (SI)
- Apr. 28
- 5th Grade Field Trip (SI)
- Kindergarten Field Trip (SI)
- Apr. 30
- 3rd Grade Field Trip
- 4th Grade Field Trip (SI)
Example of Excellence
Claire Folsom is Roguewood's Example of Excellence for the 2024/25 school year. Claire was one of several fifth graders nominated by the Roguewood staff. Students nominated for the Example of Excellence Award demonstrate strong character traits such as kindness, responsibility, and integrity. Additionally, students nominated are role models for their peers and go above and beyond for their school and community. Claire is a wonderful example for all of our students, and we look forward to her representing Roguewood at the school board meeting in June.
To hear about previous Examples of Excellence, please click on the link below. Thank you!
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.
Teacher of the Week on WZZM
Mr. Murdock was honored as Teacher of the Week!
Mr. Murdock Teacher of the Week
Congrats Mr. Murdock!
Teacher of the Month
Congratulations Mr. Schlaudt!
Mr. Schlaudt was nominated for Teacher of the Month through Star 105. 7 and J& H Family Stores he won a J& H gift card. Plus, his students each received a slushie from J& H and got to sing the famous J& H Family Stores jingle that will be featured on advertising across West Michigan!!
Food Truck Fiesta
Brought to you by Spanish Immersion Boosters - OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY
Food, Staff Experiences Auction, Live Entertainment, Face Painting, Piñatas, and Games.
May 9th 4:30-7:30 at Roguewood Elementary.
Please watch the video below.
Upcoming PTO Events
save the date
May 16 will be Donuts at Daybreak. More information to follow
Teacher Appreciation WEek is coming soon
Please sign up for helping with Teacher Appreciation week! We will have one parent Rep per grade. Once there is one rep per grade, they will be responsible for deciding what that day's food/fun/gift is for the teachers and responsible for getting helpers to make it happen!
Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080545A4AC2BABFE3-56366251-teacher
PTO Elections in May
PTO Office Elections will be coming up soon. If you are interested in any of the positions please reach out to the PTO at roguewoodpto@gmail.com. If you would like to nominate someone a nomination form will be coming out soon.
MSTEP and NWEA Testing Schedule
April is just around the corner and that means Spring MStep Testing and NWEA testing. Here is the schedule that we will be following. Please reach out to your child's teacher to see when to avoid scheduling appointments if possible.
GRASP
GRASP is a correspondence program for students in Kindergarten through 8th grades which helps students maintain reading and math skills while they are on summer break. The fees for the summer of 2025 are $26 for one subject or $48 for both subjects for each student. You can enroll your student for the book version (grades K-8) or the optional online version (grades 4-8) by completing the registration and payment online. Just search for GRASP in the top search bar of the page.
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
Mileage Club
Mileage Club is starting back up for the Spring and we need volunteers!
Please take a minute to review the signup and consider helping us out with this awesome program.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094AA4AA22A5FF2-55965733-mileage
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. 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
