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
Upcoming Events
- May 20 Kindergarten Field Trip - All
- May 21 Field Day -
- May 23-26 NO SCHOOL
- May 27 Art Night - 5-6:30
- May 30 5th Grade party
- 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
Field day
Mrs. Joyce has been busy planning Field Day for May 21. A Sign Up Genius for parent volunteers was sent out earlier 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. Please apply sun screen to your student before they come to school and send in a water bottle. Students should wear comfortable clothes and shoes and be ready to have some fun.
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:
Let's celebrate another Roguewood Teacher - Mrs. Norcutt
Mrs. Norcutt was nominated for and won the Roots in Education from LMCU.
LMCU’s annual Roots in Education program recognizes educators who embodying a particular admirable trait. This year, LMCU is celebrating educators who are champions.
Mrs. Norcutt is a true champion and leader here at Roguewood this recognition is definitely deserved.
Congratulations!!
Relay for Life is tonight!!
Join the fight against cancer at North Rockford Middle School Track at 4pm-10pm.
Art Night
We’ve been busy creating masterpieces this year, and I’m so proud to showcase all of our artists. Come visit our gallery in Roguewood’s cafeteria on Tuesday, May 27th at 5:00-6:30 p.m. Every student from K-5th grade will have an art piece in the show! Hope to see you there!~Miss Turner
Library News
Summer Wonder at Kent District Library
Kent District Library will be having their summer reading program again this year. The following 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.
Update on Spikes
We wanted to let you know that our bearded dragon friend, Spikes, hasn’t been feeling very well. After a visit to the vet, we found out that he is sick and needs some special care. A loving family who has experience with Spikes is going to take him home to help take care of him and make sure he’s as comfortable as possible.
We know Spikes has been a special part of our school, and it’s okay to feel sad or have questions. He’s going to a home where he’ll get lots of love and attention, and we’re thankful for all the time we had with him.
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
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
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
