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
- Feb. 24- 27 - Book Fair
- Feb. 25 - Conferences - in person
- Feb. 27 - Conferences - virtual
- Mar. 6 Kindergarten Spanish Immersion Information Night - to learn about the program
- Mar. 11 PTO Meeting 7pm
- Mar. 12 Early Release - dismissal at 1:30
- Mar. 14 Popcorn Day
- Mar. 19 K SI Field Trip
- Mar. 26
- Early Release - dismissal at 1:30
- 2-5 Spring Concert
- Mar. 28 Battle of the Books @ High School
The Book Fair is coming
Please see the attached schedule for the time/date that your student's class will be attending the Book Fair. Classroom Schedule for Book Fair. Parents if you would like to shop with your child the Book Fair will open on Tuesday night Feb. 25th from 3:30-7:30 and it will be open on Wednesday Feb. 26 from 1:30-3:30 (on the early release day).
If you would like to take advantage of the Book Fair eWallet please read the attached flyer to learn how to set that up.
Conference Sign-ups
- February 25 and 27 4:30-7:30
- Both dates are in person
- If a family needs a virtual or phone call conference please email your child's classroom teacher.
- Per the district, only one conference per student.
- If you have multiple students please allow 10 mins in between each conference appointment.
- Sign up for a conference - Conference Sign-ups
Conference Meal Sign-ups
Hello Roguewood Families,
Would you like to help provide meals for the Roguewood staff during winter conferences? The staff very much appreciates this since there is not enough time for them to leave the school prior to conferences to have dinner. Thank you in advance for your help.
Please make sure you have your food to the staff lounge NO LATER than 3:00 pm. This gives us time to set up all of the food before school is done and allows teachers to eat right away.
There are nut allergies among staff so we ask that you please do not bake with or buy products with nuts. Thank you!!!
Roguewood PTO
Report Cards
Report cards will be posted to Family Access on Monday, February 26th. You will receive an email once they are ready to view.
FEBRUary character trait: initiative
Definition: Doing something without being asked, because it needs to be done
Challenge: Start your homework or do a chore before you are asked
Helping Hands Club
A group of 4th grade students formed this group to make Roguewood a better place. They want to help! The students sent out a sign up sheet to all staff at Roguewood offering their help during their 4th grade lunch recess or 4th grade PM recess time for help.
Scrub Club
A group of 4th grade students formed a group called Scrub Club.
Their purpose is to help clean the cafeteria, collect outdoor equipment and bring them back to the deck boxes, organize lost and found and bring labeled articles back to the assigned teacher and many other things.
Outdoor Learning Lab
Hello families! 
Soon we will be joining Mrs. Dzirbowicz outdoors for a lesson about animals in the winter. Temperatures may be low, so let’s talk about one of the golden rules for enjoying our outdoor lesson adventures: wearing the right clothing for the cold!
Why is it so important?
When we’re warm and dry, we can focus on exploring, playing, and learning in nature.
Here’s a quick checklist to keep everyone safe and warm:
- Base Layers: Thin, thermal tops and leggings are a game-changer! They trap heat without being bulky.
- Mid Layers: long sleeve t-shirts, joggers, Fleece or woolly sweaters for extra coziness.
- Outer Layers: Waterproof coats and pants to keep the wind and snow out.
- Accessories: Hats, waterproof gloves (not cotton), and thick socks are a must.
- Footwear: Sturdy waterproof boots with good grip keep explorers steady and dry.
- Top Tip: Dress in layers—it’s easier to peel one off if we get too warm!
Nature is even more magical when we’re ready to embrace it!
Roguewood's Outdoor Learning Schedule
March is reading Month
We are so excited for March Book Madness to begin! There are 16 books in our bracket. Books are paired and votes will be made to keep a book in the bracket. Students can vote for a book by bringing in a donated food item from the following list each week. All food donations will be going to HAND2HAND. At the end of March, we will have a grand celebration with the winning book in our bracket. Have fun reading and voting!
Week of March 3- Individual bags of microwave popcorn
Week of March 10- Individual Rice Crispy Treats
Week of March 17- Cans of Soup (10-14 ounces)
Week of March 24- Ramen Noodles
Yearbook Orders Due Apr. 6
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.
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.
This year we are partnering with SchoolStore to raise funds for essential tools our students and teachers need to succeed!
SchoolStore.com is an online shopping mall where over 350 nationally-known merchants have agreed to give a percentage of sales to K-12 schools. Companies like Walmart, Kohls, Home Depot, shopDisney, Family Book Store and Books-A-Million participate.
Students will bring home a packet in February, where you will find important information about a safe and easy way your family can help our school get the essential tools our students and teachers need to succeed. It will also let you know how your child can win fun prizes just for helping!
annual education reports
The Annual Education Reports are now posted on the RPS website. Hard copies are available in the office upon request.
The district report can be found under the "Academics" drop down and is linked below.
Our building report can be found on the Roguewood landing page in the navigation bar on the right hand side. It is also linked below.
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 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
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
An Afternoon at the Movies: Paddington in Peru
The Rockford Spanish Immersion Boosters invite you, your friends, and your family to enjoy an afternoon at the movies.
Sunday, March 2nd
2:30pm
Celebration Cinema North
Paddington in Peru will be available to view in Spanish and English. Limited seats available.
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
Cold and Flu Season Guide
As many of you are already aware, there has been an increase of illness in our community. To help prevent the spread of illness, including influenza, we would like to partner with you. Please remind your children to wash their hands frequently and cover their mouths when coughing. The question frequently comes up of when to keep a child home from school. Listed below are guidelines for the Rockford Public Schools.
A child should stay home from school and their physician may need to be consulted if he/she has any of the following symptoms:
- A temperature of 100.4 or greater
- Green or yellow discharge from nose or eyes
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Cough or sore throat lasting longer than two days
- Rashes or eruptions
- Breathing difficulties
- Any other medical concern
Students should remain at home until symptom or fever free for 24 hours without the use of medication. If student has been seen by a physician, and they have been deemed not contagious, a physician’s note must be provided to the school indicating such in order for the student to return to class. As always, the best way to reduce your and your students’ risk of infection is to practice good hand-hygiene.
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 students 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!
Enrollment Information
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 place on May 1. Families will be notified within 48 hours of their placement after the lottery.
Enrollment for the 2025/2026 school year is now OPEN. 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.
Community Events
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).
Tickets to The Taste are Available!
Enjoy a night of food, drinks, and fun to support Rockford kids and our community at The Taste on March 6th from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Sample delicious offerings from local restaurants, enjoy drinks from the cash bar, and take part in an exciting live auction and paddle raise to support programs that benefit Rockford students and empower educators. Ticket sales close February 21st.
Your presence helps the Rockford Education Foundation create opportunities for every student and provide vital resources for our schools.
