Edgerton Trails Newsletter
news from the edge
Shannon Ouellette-Principal
souellette@rockfordschools.org
Address: 9605 Edgerton Ave, Rockford, MI 49341
Website: www.rockfordschools.org
Phone: 616-326-1030
March 21, 2025
Hello families
This week was a busy week for Edgerton Trails. We met our future DK/K families at our Open House on Tuesday. On Wednesday we celebrated our students as Artists and played Book BINGO! On Thursday we held an Open House for our new Outdoor Education Program. All events were well attended and showed what an amazing school community we have. I want to thank Mrs. Sedlock for all her work with our students. Each student had a piece in our Art Show. A shout out to Mr. Menzel, the parents and teacher volunteers that worked to organize and run Book BINGO.
As we begin to think about next year, I wanted to share the Parent Input Form link. This link allows families to share the learning environment that best fits their student. Your input and partnership in classroom placements is important and appreciated. Please access the link below and complete by April 15, 2025.
April 16 at 6:30 we have a PTO meeting in the Library. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Shannon Ouellette
Spring Tesing Schedule
When possible, please schedule appointments outside of your students testing dates. Your child's classroom teacher can provide you with more details around testing times. Typically, students test in the morning. Thank you for your help with this.
Drop Off Procedures
The below steps are to make sure that student drop off is safe and efficient. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
- Please have your student ready to go when you pull up to the drop off. As soon as you are in the circle your student can exit your car. You will notice a drop off zone that will be marked with cones.
- Please stay in your car. If your student cannot open the door we can assist.
- Please have your student get out of the car quickly and enter the building.
- Late Arrivals will need to be dropped off in the front, with a parent escort and check in at the office.
- Thank you for your help keeping our drop off line both safe and efficient.
School Enrollment is Open
Enroll new students to RPS at the district website under the Enrollment tab. All new to RPS students will need to register for the 25-26 school year. This includes incoming Developmental Kindergarten and Kindergarten students. For questions about the process, reach out to Mrs. Smith in our Edgerton Trails front office.
Early enrollment helps the district plan for class sizes and placement of staff. Please share this enrollment information with friends, families and neighbors.
More information can be found at: RPS Enrollment Info
Important Dates:
- Every Friday in March is Wear Your Words
- March 24: Outdoor Education (4th grade) application process opens
- March 26: Early Release Day
- April 3: Spring Break
- April 4: Year Book Orders Due.
- April 14: Welcome Back
- April 15: Student Environment Input form deadline
- April 15: Spring Music Program 5:45 (Kindergarten-5th Grade)
- April 16: PTO Meeting at 6:30. All are Welcome to attend
- May 15: VIP Breakfast Last Names A-K
May 16: VIP Breakfast last Names L-Z
Edgerton Trails Battle of the books
The following 5th grade students will represent Edgerton Trails at the district Battle on March 28. Congratulations on making the team and Good Luck!!!
- Lila Weidenfeller
- Adhi Raghunandan
- Greta Widenmier
- Clara Young
- Penolope Spencer
- Leah Suchy
- Clarity Debski
- Mara Parker
Do you have a Dk/k student in the fall?
For families with DK/K students for the Fall of 2025 please make sure to complete the Enrollment process on the district website. The district will be conducting DK/K screening the week of April 19 and all potential new DK/K students need to be screened. Once your student's enrollment is completed you will be sent a link to sign up for a time for screening. We look forward to meeting our youngest RAMS in April. If you have any questions please call Judi or Melissa in the front office.
Art Show/Book BINGO
Thank you to Mrs. Sedlock for her dedication and work with our first Art Show. The students were so proud of their work and our hallways look great. Thank you to our staff, who stayed after school on Wednesday to help set up for both the Art Show and Book BINGO. A big thank you to Cameron Manzel for organizing the Book BINGO!! To be able to come together as a school community to celebrate our kids as artists and March is Reaidng Month was so special.
order your Edgerton Trails yearbook
Order your Edgerton Trails Yearbook! Cost is $15.00 and yearbooks can ordered at the link below. Deadline to order is April 4. The office does not order extra yearbooks as all orders are taken online by individual families.
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.
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