Amie Santillán- Principal
asantillan@rockfordschools.org
Address: 3900 Kroes NE, Rockford, MI 49341
Website: www.rockfordschools.org
Phone: (616) 863-6374
Fax: (616) 866-7132
News from Sra. Santillan
Dear Roguewood Elementary Families,
Welcome to January at Roguewood Elementary! We are thrilled to begin another exciting year of learning and growth with your children. We are also delighted to introduce you to our brand-new school website, where you’ll find all the latest school new and important updates. Be sure to explore the site regularly to stay informed and engaged with our school community. Updates will happened ongoing and newsletters will be published bi-weekly.
As we get into the rhythm of the new school year, we want to let you know that next week(January 13-17), we will be administering the NWEA MAP assessments in reading and math. These assessments are a valuable tool for us to monitor your child's academic growth and help tailor their learning experiences to their individual needs.
To help your child perform at their best, we kindly ask for your support in ensuring they are well-rested and eat nutritious meals leading up to and during the testing period. Encouragement from you at home goes a long way in helping them approach these assessments with confidence and focus.
I want to take a moment to thank each of you for being such an integral part of our school community. Your support, encouragement, and involvement make all the difference in creating a place where every child feels valued, inspired, and excited to learn.
Remember, our school is not just a place for academics—it's a place where kindness, curiosity, and growth are practiced daily. Together, we are planting seeds for a lifetime of success and joy for our students.
As always, my door is open, and I welcome your thoughts, ideas, and feedback. Let's continue working hand-in-hand to make this an extraordinary year for all. Thank you for being our partners in this wonderful journey.
❤️
Amie Santillán
Proud Principal of Roguewood Elementary
Upcoming Events
- Jan 14 - PTO Meeting - 7:00 PM at Roguewood
- Jan 16 - 2nd Grade SI Field Trip
- Jan 17 - Spirit Day - Crazy Hair Day
- Jan 20 - No School for Students
- Jan 21 - SI DK/K Parent Information Night 5-6 Roguewood Library
- Jan 31 - Popcorn Day
Lost and Found
Label Everything
Please make sure that you label your child's belongings so that they do not land in Lost and Found. This will help us get all lost items back to their rightful owner. We will keep our Lost and Found inside the building during the week and will move the items outside by the Cafeteria Doors during the weekends.
The recess period provides a change of pace, exercise and release of tension. If your child is well enough to come to school, we can assume he/she is well enough to go outside for recess. All children are expected to go outside unless the weather is not suitable. A written request from the parent asking that a child remain inside for recess will be honored one day at a time for injuries. Requests for extended periods inside may require a statement from your doctor. Children coming down with or having colds, sore throats, etc. and are unable to play outside should stay home from school.
We highly encourage all students to dress for the weather and wear the outer clothing that they brought to school. This includes hats, mittens, boots, snow pants, and coats. We ask that all students bring boots to school each day from Thanksgiving through Spring Break. Conditions change quickly and our playground often goes from muddy to snowy to just plain wet in a matter of hours. Due to this, students will be removing their outdoor foot attire when they go into the classrooms. Therefore, all students must have a pair of shoes at school along with their boots.
Feel free to pack an extra pair of socks and sweatpants in your child's backpack during the winter months. Don’t forget to put your child’s name on coats, snow pants, boots, etc. Thank you!
Weather Alert
For up-to-date information regarding Rockford Public Schools delays and/or closings, events and safety alerts, send a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our district’s short code number, 67587.
Opt out any time by simply replying to one of our messages with “Stop”.
Be sure to tune in on icy or snowy mornings!
Order your yearbook
Order Your Yearbooks Today
This year yearbook ordering is ONLINE only. You may click the photo below and it will take you to the yearbook ordering page. You can search for the school or put in the following Yearbook ID code - 14559825.
Save the Date - Music concerts
Save the Date!
All Roguewood students will have a Spring Music Concert this school year!
Second-Fifth Grades - RHS Wednesday, March 26
K Kindergarten/First Grade - NRMS Tuesday, April 1
Hoops for Haiti
The Hoops for Haiti fundraiser has officially concluded, and we are pleased to announce that we raised a total of $1,860.46 with 56 students participating. Below are the individual grade contributions:
- 5th Grade: 10 students raised $341.75 Top Fundraiser Harper Klein
- 4th Grade: 7 students raised $228.11 Top Fundraiser - Izak Hendrickson
- 3rd Grade: 11 students raised $419.00 Top Fundraiser - Charlotte Klein
- 2nd Grade: 13 students raised $652.00 Top Fundraiser - Walt Moore
- 1st Grade: 7 students raised $117.00 Top Fundraiser - Norah Annis
- Kindergarten: 8 students raised $105.00 Top Fundraiser - Patrick Earby
The top fundraiser in the school was a Taylor Cicchino from Mrs. Tamayo's class.
Don't forget to join the fun at the game on TONIGHT Friday January 10!
- Mrs. Joyce
Save the date - El Puente
Rockford Spanish Immersion's El Puente.
February 19 at 2:30 pm in our RGW Cafeteria
El Puente is our annual bridge-crossing ceremony that celebrates First Grader's hard work as Immersion Students!
Students will cross a bridge as symbol of their increased commitment to use only Spanish at school. We are so proud of our students!
Enrollment Information
Enrollment for the 2025/2026 school year opens February 13th. Children who turn five years old on or before December 1, 2025 are eligible to enroll for the 2025/2026 school year. Please visit rockfordschools.org/enrollment to review the online enrollment process and required documents.
Spanish Immersion Lottery Application
New student lottery applications opened on Tuesday, January 6, 2025 and ends on March 28, 2025 at 4:00 pm. Please submit the lottery application and paperwork to jbradley@rockfordschools.org. The SI Lottery will take on May 1. Families will be notified within 48 hours of their placement after the lottery.
Cannonsburg Ski Area Punch Card Program
How to Purchase a Punch Card
Punch cards can be purchased during office hours at Cannonsburg Ski Area. You can also purchase punch cards anytime online! To purchase a punch card online, please follow the steps below.
- Go to our website link: https://cannonsburg.com/shop/
- Click on the C-flake icon for the type of punch card you would like to purchase.
- Fill out information, INCLUDING sponsor and school name.
- Sponsor: Tania Flikema
- School Name: Roguewood Elementary
If you have any other questions, please email info@cannonsburg.com
GRasp is back
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. Enrolled students will receive a packet of materials with a booklet containing 9 lessons. It should take your student approximately one hour to complete each weekly lesson. They can complete one lesson a week or work at their own pace, as long as all lessons are submitted before August 8th. The students can mail the lessons to GRASP for scoring and the results will be returned to them, via the email provided. Or, new this year, lessons can be scored with a parent/guardian cell phone instead of mailing them in! Details regarding this process will be sent in May to the email provided on the order. There is also an on-line version of GRASP for students in 4th through 8th grade and these students will also receive results via the email provided.
Students who successfully complete and submit at least 7 lessons with 70% accuracy are awarded a certificate. Those who successfully complete and submit all 9 lessons with 70% accuracy will receive a medal! Certificates and medals will be distributed by your student’s school at the beginning of the next school year.
Please order your student’s CURRENT grade level. If there are extenuating circumstances, order the level that is appropriate for your student. 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.
Girls on the Run
Coaches Needed
In order to offer this program we need volunteer coaches! By coach I mean someone who can motivate, inspire and empower — not necessarily someone who is athletic (although we will take those coaches too!) You’ll be at practices leading the girls though development excerises in addition to physical exercises. Training will be provided by Girls on the Run West Michigan.
Please reach out to me with questions at roguewoodGOTR@gmail.com
I guarantee you’ll come to love the program (and you’ll truly impact these girls’ lives!)
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).
Confidential counseling services for all family members
-The SAP includes three free confidential counseling sessions per episode of care. All benefits are available to every member of the household.
Pine Rest has added online scheduling for the SAP program. Instead of calling, families can go to the link and sign-up. There is a question for them to answer if they are part of a School Assistance Program.
https://www.pinerest.org/scheduling/
Free online resources with personal advantage library
-Access to a library of articles, videos, webinars, calculators, locators, assessments and trainings on personal finance, legal matters, health and wellness.
Free financial and legal consultations with wallet wisdom
-Includes a financial recourse library of webinars, calculators and articles to help you with debt consolidation, student loans, retirement saving, mortgage lending and more.
2024-2025 Student Council Representatives & Spirit Days
2024-2025 Student Council Representatives and Spirit Days
4th Copeland: Jackson Olman
4th Glick: Isaac Zoladz
4th SI Bird: Clare Weinmann
4th SI Siereveld: Sophia Radle
5th SI Coles: Evelyn Van Loo
5th SI Cortes: Isla Casler
5th Murdock: Julia Luth
5th Schlaudt: Jack Ballou
Friday, November 22 Sports Day- Wear a shirt or jersey showing your favorite sports team
Friday, December 20 PJ Day- Wear your pajamas to school (bonus points if they are holiday themed)
Friday, January 17 Crazy Hair Day- Wear your hair in a wacky style
Thursday, February 13 Red and Pink Day- Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a red or pink shirt
Friday, March 14 Twin Day- Dress the same as a classmate
Friday, March 28 School Spirit Day- Celebrate school spirit with your favorite Rockford/Roguewood shirt
Friday, April 25 Disney Day- Wear your favorite Disney gear
Friday, May 30 Hawaiian/Beach Day- Wear your favorite t-shirt and shorts, sunglasses, a Hawaiian shirt, and a beach hat
Roguewood PTO
To facilitate relations between educators and parents to accomplish the same goals of expanding the educational, charitable, literary, scientific and familial needs o f both educator and parents.
Warm Fuzzies
If you're not familiar with Warm Fuzzies…it's Tuesday's 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
The Roguewood PTO's Agenda for our 1/14/25 meeting is attached. At that meeting, members will be presented a proposal for a PTO Social Media Policy for discussion and potential approval by vote of membership. Please click the links above for the policy draft for details before the meeting.
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 reach out to him.
We look forward to seeing our amazing Watch D.O.G.S. in action!
Reminders
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.
