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VOLUME 33 NUMBER 5 RAMPAGEROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS JUNE 2016 MESSAGE TO THE CLASS OF 2016... Each of you will either enter a job training program, the military, or college/university experiences where you will find success. I encourage you to use your Rockford diplo- ma as a springboard to educational oppor- tunities that will prepare you for the exciting careers of the 21st Century. INSIDE You will likely face many challenges as you prepare for the career and life opportuni- Child Care & Preschool...... 3 ties before you, but you have the founda- tion to transcend those challenges. You are 2016 Graduates...... 4-7 strong and resilient, and I believe that you Summer School...... 7 will not settle for anything less than what Dr. Michael Shibler you want or desire. Scholarships and Awards...... 8-9

Dear RPS Graduates: We wish you the very best that life has to Summer Sports Camps...... 10-11 offer. Congratulations, Class of 2016! On behalf of the Rockford Public Schools REF Grant Recipients...... 12 Board of Education, employees and the HOF Save The Date...... 13 Rockford area community, I want you to know that we are all very proud of your Reading Rocks...... 14 accomplishments. The Class of 2016 is Rockford Triathlon...... 15 prepared to be “career ready” or “college Michael S. Shibler, Ph.D. ready” as you begin the next stage of your Superintendent of Schools June Calendar...... 16 adult lives.

MEADOW RIDGE 3RD GRADERS

Meadow Ridge third grade students chose a picture book to read aloud to the class. They practiced reading it aloud at home and then wore costumes or brought in props to add pizzazz to their presentation.

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The Rampage is published 5 times annually by Rockford Public Schools ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS ROCKFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION President ...... Lisa M. Kreager Vice President ...... Timothy J. Lewis Secretary ...... Laura L. Featherston Treasurer ...... Carol A. Hillman Trustee ...... David M. Keller Trustee ...... Miles J. Postema Trustee ...... Randall C. Sellhorn

ADMINISTRATION Dr. Michael Shibler...... 863.6557 Superintendent of Schools Michael Cuneo...... 863.6555 Assistant Superintendent of Finance Dr. Ryan Kelley...... 863.6556 Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Dr. Doug VanderJagt...... 863.6554 Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Lisa Jacobs...... 863.6322 Executive Director of Community Services Jena R. Herrington Katrina L. French Kirsten Myers...... 863.6326 Executive Director of Special Services

SUPPORT SERVICES THE DEB CHAMBERLIN Athletics...... 863.6040 Tim Erickson, Director SCHOLARSHIP Facilities Operations (Maintenance)...... 863.6330 Jim VanderKolk, Director Food Service...... 863.6037 The Deb Chamberlin Scholarship Award is an annual scholarship award- John Henry, Director ed to two River Valley Academy graduates. The awards are for $1,000 to Information Services (Technology)...... 863.6332 Robert Stull, Director be used toward post-secondary school training or college. Instructional Technology...... 863.6326 Maggie Thelen, Director Library Services...... 863.6377 The scholarship is named in memory of Deb Chamberlin, a long-time Mike Westgate, Director member of the Rockford Public Schools Board of Education. Deb held Security...... 863.6034 Scott Beckman, Director a special place for River Valley Academy in her heart and was a strong Transportation...... 863.6328 advocate for the students. She worked tirelessly for River Valley students Jacquie Fase, Director and the strength of the program today is a testimony to the value of her

SCHOOLS support. Belmont Elementary...... 863.6362 Jeremy Karel, Principal River Valley Academy and Rockford Public Schools are proud to an- Cannonsburg Elementary...... 863.6344 Mike Westgate, Principal nounce the recipients of the awards for 2016. Katrina L. French and Jena Crestwood Elementary...... 863.6346 R. Herrington were selected by the board for this honor, based on academ- Nicole Reeves, Principal Lakes Elementary...... 863.6340 ic achievement, letters of recommendation, and a student essay. Essays Sharon Wells, Principal cover a variety of topics, including plans for future education, specific Meadow Ridge Elementary...... 863.6342 Blake Bowman, Principal adversity faced by the student, community service, leadership, and evi- Parkside Elementary...... 863.6360 dence of a strong senior year. The scholarships are awarded at the River Larry Watters, Principal Valley Academy graduation ceremony. Roguewood/Spanish Immersion Elementary... 863.6374 Doug Hoogerland, Principal Valley View Elementary...... 863.6366 In addition to the Deb Chamberlin scholarship, Katrina also was the re- Robert Siegel, Principal East Rockford Middle...... 863.6140 cipient of the KCEA Alternative Scholarship. She received her award May Mike Ramm, Principal 3 at a banquet honoring all KCEA scholarship winners. Shannon Ouellette, Assistant Principal Kevin O’Rourke, Student Activities Coordinator North Rockford Middle...... 863.6300 Lissa Weidenfeller, Principal Al Reickard, Assistant Principal GARDEN CLUB Kevin O’Rourke, Student Activities Coordinator RHS Freshman Center...... 863.6348 Tom Hosford, Principal SCHOLARSHIP Kelly Amshey, Assistant Principal Rockford High School...... 863.6030 Daniel Zang, Principal The Rockford Garden Club announced the winner of their 2016 Scholar- Katy VanCuren, Associate Principal ship. Blake McWatters is this year’s winner. Blake, a Rockford senior, will Adam Burkholder, Assistant Principal Eric Cavalli, Assistant Principal be attending the University of Michigan and will be studying Environ- River Valley Academy...... 863.6324 Lisa Jacobs, Principal mental Studies with a focus on sustainable food systems.

2 ROCKFORD Fast and Easy Online Registration www.signmeup.com

Preschool and Child Care Child Development Lab Morning and afternoon openings are still available for 3 and 4 Opportunities for Fall 2016 year olds in the M/W/F or T/TH sessions. Program costs range from $1000-$1500 per year.

Full Day Preschool Community Education Preschool Limited space is still available in our Morning and afternoon openings are still available for 3 and 4 Full Day Preschool Enrichment program for 3 and 4 year olds. year olds in the M/W or T/TH sessions. Please call 616.863.6560 for openings and enrollment. Program costs range from $500-$800 per year.

For more details about any of our preschool programs, please visit the RPS website at www.rockfordschools.org, or call our Montessori office at 616.863.6560. Afternoon openings still available for 3 and 4 year olds. Session meets M-F from 12:00-3:00 pm. Program cost is $3700 per year.

Spanish Preschool Afternoon openings still available for 3 and 4 year olds. Session meets 12:30-3:00 pm. Program cost is $1800 per year.

School Age Before and After School Care for Fall 2016

Enroll now for before and after school care! BAC is offered at each elementary school from 7:00 am until the start of school, and after school until 6:00 pm every day that school is in session. BAC is also offered on many school vacation days. This program provides parents with the security of knowing their children are in a safe, fun and nurturing environment be- fore and after school hours. Enrollment packets can be found online at www.rockfordschools.org, or call our office for more information at 616.863.6560. Registration fee increases after August 12 so enroll early!

ROCKFORD 3 Congratulations to Rockford’s 2016 GRADUATES! Rockford High School, Morgan Marie Benoit• Bethany Ann Chambers• River Valley Academy, Stephanie Katherine Berezecky• Triston Rex Cherry and Rockford Adult Jakob Michael Berg• Chelsea Paige Chesebro• High School proudly Ryan Patrick Berg Israel Chino• present their graduates Graham Lee Berkenpas Jake Cameron Christy• for 2016: Skylar Elizabeth Berlin• Madison Ayres Cisler• Jacob McAllister Bernhardt Jacob Bruce Clapp Symbol Legend: Nicholas Allen Bessey Cody Raymond Clark • = Honors Student Patrick Thomas Best Jasmine Rubye Clark• ♦=Salutatorian Christian David Betz• Anthony Sylvester Cocuzza ♦♦=Valedictorian Olivia Ann Bigelow• Zoey Lynn Cole• Christine Ann Bina• Stacy Jean Coleman• Gabriella Catherine Alcala• Emma Marie Blair Hannah Belle Collins• Christopher James Alderink Carlee Shannon Bleeker Tiana Abigail Colovos• Baileigh Shae Aldrich• Ethan Thomas Bloch Noah David Conner Christine Nicole Alexander• Hannah Jane Bloomquist• Jonah Wrenne Connette• Jackson Young Ammon• Madison Xiaoyao Bogard• Rachael Marie Coon• Adam Joseph Anderson• John Joseph Bomer• Tyler Brian Coon• Christopher Rhys Anderson• Isaac Wendall Boon Owen Evert Cooper Lindsey Faith Anderson Rachel Noelle Border Cody Clark Coselmon Logan Timothy Anderson• Taylor Anne Bosworth Olivia Lee Curtis Nathan Jeffrey Anderson Melissa Bowman Alec Christopher Cutler• Cameron Nicholas Andrea• Alec Hunter Boyd Kendel Lee Czarnopys Nolan Ray Andrea• Kathryn Ann Braden• Rebecca Michele Dady• Lauren Anna Andrews• Tyler Dean Bradfield• Cassandra Marie Daisy Arie Gregory Antonakis• Kaelah Rose Brauher• Curtis Leland Davey Nicholas Salvatore Arena Corbin Drake Edward Bremmeyr• Jacob Hunter Day• Grace Caroline Armstrong Chase Riley Brinkert Jonathan Bennett DeHaan• AnnMarie Joy Aulbach• Tyler Russell Brock Matthew David DeBruler Ethan Joseph Babcock• Kelsey Ann Broderick Kallie Anne Deen• Cristina Bacigalupo Ribera Madeline Dawn Bronkema Courtney Elyse DeLongchamp• Lindsay Anne Baker• Kelsey Frances Brower• Brandon Michael Demos Rachel Lynn Baker• Andrew Nicholas Brown• Joshua Edward Derby• Steven James Baker• Alec Christopher Brummel• Bradley Jonathan Dertien Lila Nicole Baldridge Jonathan Bradley Brussow Kyler Thomas Couillard Despres Thanlada Bangthamai Nolan Jeffrey Bryant• Sophia Marie Dessart• Noah Graeme Barclay• Eric Anthony Buck Ryann Frances Deuel• Gregory Alan Barense Cutter Jace Bullen Calliope Lynn DeVries Annika Jean Barnard• Jammi Amanda Lynn Bullis Elly Brienne Dews Paige Janet Barnard• Chase Frederic Burghgraef• Meredith Katherine Dickson• Malik Rashad Barrentine Torie Lynn Burleson• Megan Nicole DiLeo• Jennifer Sue Barrett Blaise Alexander Burmania• Nicholas Paul Dines Paige Annette Bartlett• Trent Matthew Burris Joshua Robert Dominowski• Samuel Justin Bartlett Anthony Vincent Busalacchi Kendra Gail Donahue Brittany Mae Basso• Andrew Lewis Bush• Danielle Mae Doneth• Mara Marie Basso• Lauren Christine Butzer• Andrew Steven Doorn Nicole Lynn Basso• Brianna Leigh Callaghan• Olivia Marie Dopkiss Jacob Christopher Battle• Joshua Allen Campbell• Jack Thomas Dorer• Gabriel Theodore Baumann Abby Jane Carey• Tara Maeve Dornan Avri Lynn Beach• Morgan Elizabeth Carlson• Madeline Elizabeth Dougherty• Kabe MacLaren Beach Natalie Mayumi Carlson• Samantha Jo Dow Cameron Marie Beals Nathan Theodore Carpenter Emery Vincent Downs Ethan Edward Begalka• Jason Alex Carr• Olivia Lauren Drake Carly Marie Behrendt• Caitlin Faith Casapao• Dari Anne Draugalis Shelby Grace Benham• Allison Brooke Case Alexis Marie Dunham• Sierra Donnae Bennett Katelyn Marie Catania• Ethan Alexander Dunnum• Zachary Daniel Bennett• Leah Paige Cederquist• Sarah Louise Durham•

4 ROCKFORD Caleb Strait Dusendang Celia Jordan Harmelink• Kevin James Kamis• Taylor David Edgecomb• Hannes Harnisch Chloe Jane Kampf• Lydia Michele Elford• Connor Allen Hartley• Hunter Racquel Kanuszewski• Rachel Anna Emerick• Mirano Hata Brooke Marie Karnes Grant Alan Erbes McKenna Bautista Hawley Molly Marie Kasper• Jacob Thomas Erste• Andrew Nicholas Heider• Jordan Arthur Katterjohn Aaron Daniel Estes Jacob Thomas Heikkila Maccoy David Kauffman• Ryan Douglas Evey Marthe Hella Aubrey Joann Keith• Jordan Scott Faber• Jacob Charles Hellings• Bryce Donovan Kelley• Joshua Thomas Fagerlin♦ Rachel Ann Hellings• Ashton James Kelly Margaret Campbell Farmer• Alexis Nichole Henckel• Caitlin Temple Kemerly• Victoria Anne Farrell• Jacob Edward Herremans• Braden Lawrence King• Jacob Michael Fase• Mitchell Dean Herried Max Rylee King• Hannah Hope Ferguson Matthew Clayton Hill Nathan Daniel Kinlaw• Miles Taylor Ferguson• Zachary Braxton Hill Carter David Kinsey• Douglas Andrew Ferriby• Lydia Anne Hillary• Christopher David Klap• Jennifer Allyss Feutz• Jacob Anthony Hite• Shanna Lea Klooster Lilliana Rae Figueroa Elisabeth Louise Hoekstra• Bailey Jean Knittle• Allison Nicole Fike• Beverly Michelle Hoffman• Morgan Jochele Korf• Hannah Marie Finck• Grant Ericson Hoffman• Mitchell David Korhorn Christopher Joseph Flickinger Sage Henry Hoffmann Alles-Curie Andrew Joseph Kornacki• Charlotte Marietta Elizabeth Foley• Dale Hunter Hogue Joseph Orie Kornoelje Kameron Jefferson Ford Carlee Rae Hollingsworth• Lydia Grace Korson• Connor David Foss• Fischer Steven Holt• Connor Johnson Koval David Mickel Foster• Jacob Matthew Holt Rachel Amelia Kowalk Michael Louis Fraula Sabrina Clara Homik Winter Nicole Kramer Kelli Renae Fridsma• Kelli Morgan Hoogerland Nicholas Sean Krupp Alexandra Jean Funk• Collin Daniel Hooper• Patrick Ryan Kurtz• Grant Walter Gabriel• Briana Lynn Houle• Kailey Elizabeth LaBadie• Miguel Antonio Garcia Austin Kyle Howard Samuel John LaBarge Pelayo Garcia Hernandez Trenton Grant Howell-Hummel• Nicole Irene Laffrey• Austin James Garnsay• Andrew Michael Hritzkowin Zachary Theodore LaFrance Calvin Andrew Garvey• Hsu-Chen Hsu Elena Lamas Vallejo Collin Embert Gates Don Malcolm Hua• Kyle Andrew Lamos• Claire Elizabeth Gault• Dillon Robert Hude• Brendan Russell Lang Stephanie Jena Geoghan• Mark Benjamin Hudenko Jessica Harley Lawless• Jessica Dawn Gerkey• Trevor Wiep Huff• Dana Marie Lawrence• Corinne Lindsay Giersch• Wyatt Frederick Huffaker• Emily Anne Lawrence Andrew Patrick Glaza• Zachary Thomas Huffman• Kelsey Taylor Lawrence Cassandra Lynn Gleason Jennifer Rose Hughey• Mai Le Kaitlin Ann Glegola• Emil Hult Anna Sergeyevna Lebedeva• McKayla Shannon Glynn Nicholas Konstan Ignatoski• Lauren Elizabeth LeFebre• Taylor Jacob Goebel• Brooke Elizabeth Imhoff• Rylee Joann Lenon• Hannah Danielle Gohl• Brianna Jessie Ingram Kelli Rose LeSarge• Ilene Jeraline Gould• Morgan Elizabeth Irwin• Kayla Ann Lewicki Gabrielle Effie Gould-McIntosh Patrick Lawrence Jackson• Austin Brian Lewis Adrianna Elizabeth Graff• Tyler Matthew Jansma Chenjie Li• Malachi Scott Grenell Alexander James Jarrell• Callum Zachary Lightfoot Darian Jo Grewe• Jacqueline Mackenzie Jernigan• Chase Daniel Lindeboom• Eric Jordan Gridley• Julia Elizabeth Jesko• Erin Elizabeth Lindsley Davis Parker Grimm• Alexander Lee Johnson Aemili Olivia Lipzinski• Chase Alex Groh• Andrew Robert Johnson• Jayna Nicole Liu Jose Julian Guerrero Benjamin James Johnson• Devon Taylor Lockwood• Grace Colleen Gunneson• Connor Lee Johnson• Matthew William Long• Aleksander Thomas Gutowsky Emily Marie Johnson• Kenton Stanley Loux Abigail Marie Haan Evan Reece Johnson• Ryan Patrick Lynn Morgan Phillip Hale• Gabriel Paul Johnson• Evan Matthew MacDougall John Thomas Hammer• Savannah Grace Johnson• Matthew James MacGregor• Hannah Joy Hammond• Stefan Neal Johnson• Raquel Couturier Maciel• Torie Marie Haner• Vanessa Maye Johnson Mariah Lynn Main Gavin R. Hankins• Wesley Burnell Johnson• Brent David Majeski• Nathaniel Philip Hansen• Nicole Ashley Jones• Justin Thomas Majeski• Anthony Davis Hardin Leah Rose Joseph• Jacob Gage Malone• Grayson James Harding• Abbigail Marie Judge• Tanner Lee Manier• Isaac James Harding• Zachary James Julien Emily Rene Markel•

ROCKFORD 5 Evan Charles Markin Zachary Calvin Osborn Haylee Marie Schuring• Charles Joseph Marsh III-Wheeler• Taylor Nicholle Ottenwess Mirko Oliver Schwarz Anthony James Marshall Dakoda John Pankratz• Karlie Jayne Schweibert• Kyle Patrick Martin• McKenna Anne Pant Hannah Jo Sedlock• Lauren Nicole Mast• Katherine Marie Parker Heidi Kay Segard• Justin Isaiah Matthews Marco Joseph Pavano• Collin Otto Seifert Jealousey Breeann Matzen• Aaron Kelly Pekrul• Patnarin Sena Madison Lucille Mayle• Tyler James Penrod• Audrey Margaret Shafer• Madison Elizabeth McCall• Adriana Monea Perez Griffin Michael Sheldon Alexis Lauren McCarthy Sarah Marie Perez Killian Beckett Shine• Hannah Morgan Mueller McClennen• Andrew Wade Peters• Brehanna Alese Showers• Kaylin Lee McCluer Emily Elizabeth Peterson Brandon Thomas Shrewsberry Alexa Grace McCrone Michael Ryan Peterson• Brennon Daniel Shupe Colin Daniel McDowell• Quinn Ryan Peterson• Cole Michael Shuple Brendan Douglas McKellar Annalise Nicole Petzak Rose Elizabeth Sickrey• Jacob Ryan McNamara• Teresa De Jesus Phillips Samuel James Sikkema• Blake Donald McWatters• Sydney Nicole Pikaart• Sarah Jordan Sims Miranda Jo McWatters• Brett William Plambeck Arianna Marie Skoog Rachel Karen Meachum Casey Wayne Plambeck• Christian William Slagel Larissa Anne Medich• Brian Jacob Platz Alexander Josiah Smith Samuel Thomas Medley• Daniel John Polakowski Nathan Allen Smith Jessica Louise Mengyan Phillip Michael Polkowski• Parker Cullen Smith Tory Louise Mercer Benjamin Randy Pols Sarah Katherine Joy Smith Ryan Patrick Mergener Trystan Reid Pols Victoria Evangeline Smith• Samuel John Merring• Beau Scott Port• Taylor Anne Snedeker• Samuel James Merritt Kiah Avery Post Olivia Joy Sobie Lauren Michelle Miling• Morgan Hope Potter• Sarah Karen Sochanek Madisyn Rachelle Miller• Carter Lewis Prost• Kelly Hannah Sokol♦♦ Nicolas Ryan Miller• Adam H. Quinn Alexander Thomas Solomon• Lauren Jennifer Mirecki• Michael Louis Quist Nicholas Harold Solomon• Caleb Steven Modzeleski Caleb Metin Raghib Laurin Elizabeth Soupal• Leah Joy Moerdyk Mia Kimberly Rambo• Megan Monroe Sova Jenna Colette Mogg• Brandon Joe Ray• Viktor Nikolivich Sova Alexis Lyn Mojzuk Hannah Kelsey Raymond Stephanie Marie Spalding Emily Anne Monsma• Collin Andrew Remington• Brady Joseph Spegel Gordon Tyler Theodore Moon• Brooke Alyn Reyers• Jordan David Spencer• Alexis J. Moran McKenzie Elizabeth Rhoades• Jennifer Marie Spicuzza• Anjelina Mia Moreno• Brittany Anne Richards Corynn Nicole Stage• Kelsey Joy Morgan• Jaime Kathleen Richardson• Trevor Phillip Stanton Jacob Francis Xavier Moroney Taylor Marie Richardson• Tylor James Stark Brittney Nohealani Morris Reid Edward Riley Dana Elizabeth Staublin• Mackenzie Paige Morris• Brooke Ashlee Robichaud Thomas Michael Staublin• John Gregory Mortimore• Nicholas James Rogers Allison Ann Steffen• Luis Antonio Mossburg Barrett Raymond Ross• Derek William Steinberg• Kari Rose Moyle• Cameron David Ross• Mason Denise Steinhauer• Taylor Martin Mrozinski• Carter Donald Ross• Kyle Cullen Steinke Kathryn Nicole Mullen• Brandon John Rottman Lilly Ann Stellin• Sydney Kathleen Murphy• Trevor Michael Ruark Seth David Stephens• Carolyn Victoria Nauta• Noah Jay Rubio• Daniel Emon Stevens Adeline Janice Nelson• Jessica Anne Ryan• Samantha Jo Stevens Jonah Charles Nelson• Sarah Kathryn Salloum• Ethan James Stocks• Jordan Cheyanne Nelson Alejandro Enrique Salmeron• Connor William Stoll Rachael Alexandra Nemic• Bradley Eldon Sanders• Sage William Strehl• Zoe Luellen Newmann Eric David Savara• Mollie Murphy Strunk• Riley John Nienhuis Samuel James Schaefer• Tate William Stuart Madison Rose Niles• Sophie Belana Schaumann Jared Alan Stull• Gabriel Thomas Noon Riley Elizabeth Scheffler Taylor Jay Stuyvesant Benedicte Storvik Nordhagen Austin Michael Schimp Adam Franklin Swayze• Quinn Richard Nordin Hayden Edward Schmidt Zachary Andrew Swift• Christopher Albert Nostrant• Mikayden Raye Schneider Laine McAllister Switzer• Hunter Philip Novak• Brianna Grace Schott• Isabella Ann Szebelledy• Doofanter Lortyer Nyamor Karla Maria Schroeder Brandon Michael Tallady• Kayla Nicole Olewinski Samantha Marie Schrotenboer• Joseph Michael Tarach• Zain Michael Olson• Madeline Nicole Schultz• Logan David Tetter• Molly Marie Oosdyke• Nathan Daniel Schultz Tyler Lynn Thenikl• Elizabeth Jean Orlando• Robyn Marie Schultz• Julianna Elizabeth Todd•

6 ROCKFORD Mitchell Thomas Todd• Ami Yamada Ty Timothy Torres Moeno Yamafuji Lauren Nicole Trubiro• Nicklas Bertram Yeadon MIDDLE SCHOOL Tsukasa Takahashi Eric Lee Ykema• MASTERY Sven Tegeder Julia Katherine Yost Bao Duc Tran Anthony James Young A ROCKFORD SUMMER SCHOOL Celeste Sun Tyndall• Brianna Nicole Young• OPPORTUNITY Justin David Ulrich Jacob Michael Young• Sarah Lynn Umlor• James Gregory Young The Middle School Summer Program is an opportunity designed for Brendan John Urbanski Isaac Thomas Younker• students who have not earned academic credit to strengthen academic Marshall Cole VanBelkum• Kaitlyn Elise Zack skills in each of the focus areas: Math, Literacy, and Study Skills. This Nicolas Thomas VanDenburg• Xinqi Zhan program is a bridge from one grade to the next that will better prepare Randall Scott Vander Kolk Haifeng Zhang• the student for further academic study. *Please note - classes could be offered through the EdGenuity online program. Alexandra Corine Vander Molen• Abigail Grace Zigarac• Dustin Kyle Vander Heide Cole Brian Zimmerman Monday & Wednesday, July 11–August 3 (4 weeks) Derek James VanderWeg• 7:30 am-11:30 am Bradley Wallace VanGorder Chase Bain VanHaften River Valley Location: Rockford High School, 4100 Kroes Kathryn L. VanMalsen Early Registration Fee: In District - $90 Out of District - $115 Allyson Jean VanOeffelen• Academy Register after 6/20: In District - $100 Out of District - $125 Sara Anderson Austin Joseph VanRosmalen Brody Bates Samantha Lyn VantVoort 6th Grade: 2864-U16A, 7th Grade: 2865-U16A, Joseph Beardslee Andrew Leo VanVliet 8th Grade: 2866-U16A Cole Belmore Tyler Chase VanWuffen Tim Bileth Alyssa Joy VanZanten• TARGET - MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS (Grades 6-8) Samantha Bremer Monica Velasco• FOCUS AREAS - MATH / LITERACY / STUDY SKILLS Jairamy Chicky Oliver William Vickers Hannah-Margaret Clarke Jacob Vincent Vickery MATH - Enrichment will increase knowledge of fundamental Cody Coselman Casey Daniel Videtich Kaitlyn Crow concepts and target difficult areas specific to course level. Timon Wacker Zacharias Crow Michael Jared Walejewski• Julia Evans LITERACY - Instruction will improve writing effectiveness and Jillian Nicole Walker• Taylor Evans basic reading comprehension. Scott Joseph Walker Kayla Forrest Brennen Joseph Walters Katrina French STUDY SKILLS - Participation will enhance problem solving Jing Wang Jessica Gerkey skills, encourage effective study habits, and promote Allison Nicole Ward• Chad Greenberg organization. Timothy McLaren Watts• Ryien Hendrick Isabel Rae Weatherhead• Jena Herrington Blake Michael Weidenfeller• Mia Herrington Alison May Weiler Krista Jacobson Austin Jeffrey Weir• HIGH SCHOOL Veronica Klima Gavin Scott Weir• Mackenzie Mallory PROGRAM John Edward Weisenburger III• Tyler Marek Alexander Robert Weldon Monday & Wednesday, July 11–August 3 (4 weeks) Anthony Orlando Samantha Renee Weldon• Olivia Sisson Session 1 – 7:30-9:30 am Hannah Louise Wellman• Dana Sutterfield Session 2 -- 9:30-11:30 am Trevor Allen West• Kacey Warner Brock Kent Weston Location: Rockford High School, 4100 Kroes Sarah Nicole Wever Fee: $100 per class/$150 for two classes Craig Arthur White *Please note - classes could be offered through the EdGenuity online Natalie Lyn Wierenga• Rockford program. Athena Angelia Williams• Christian Heath Williams• Adult CLASSES OFFERED: Sierra Grace Williams• Education *Students are allowed to enroll in a maximum of two classes, but the Ashleigh June Willman• Christopher Lee Carr classes must be in different subject areas. Therefore, while students Chamberlain Brooke Wilson Stephanie Renee Christy (Syrek) are allowed to earn two trimesters of credit, the summer school program will not replace a year-long class. (.5 credit per class) Melanie Rebecca Winkelmann• Kayla Michelle Cornell Noah Matthew Winker• Mindy Nicole Holland ENGLISH 9, 10, OR 11 Harrison Michael Witt• Stephanie Lynn-Nicole Linsley PRE ALGEBRA, ALGEBRA, GEOMETRY Jason Howard Witte• Krista Nicole Prater EARTH SCIENCE, BIOLOGY, HEALTH Douglas James Wood Danielle Marie Warner-Cavazos James Dylan Worst• WORLD STUDIES 1, US HISTORY Abigail Lee Vrielink - GED Ethan Edward Wright• Cheng-Tze Wu For more information regarding summer school classes, Zihan Wu call 863.6322.

ROCKFORD 7 2016 SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

These are the scholarships and awards announced ROCKFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION by the time the Rampage went to print. 2016 KRAUSE SCHOLARSHIPS: Christine Alexander Nicholas Ignatoski Bissell Memorial Scholarship – Samantha Schrotenboer Carly Behrendt Jacqueline Jernigan Burger King Scholars – Jasmine Clark Kaelah Brauher Stefan Johnson Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship – Trenton Howell-Hummel Natalie Carlson Gabriel Johnson Choice One Bank Scholarship – Adrianna Graff Caitlin Casapao Chase Lindeboom Gateway to Education Scholarship – AnnMarie Aulbach, Tiana Colovos Justin Majeski Michael “Jared” Walejeski Sophia Dessart Phillip Polkowski Ethan Dunnum Brandon Ray Golden ‘R’ Club Scholarship – Laurin Soupal Rachel Emerick Madeline Schultz Heather Conner Memorial Scholarship (Cheerleading) – Joshua Fagerlin Victoria Smith Hannah Gohl Jennifer Feutz Kelly Sokol Hobie Loranger Memorial Scholarship – Dillon Hude Allison Fike Allison Steffen Hosford Family Excellence in Academics & Athletics Scholarship Ilene Gould Zachary Swift – Tyler Bradfield, Jacob Young Morgan Hale Isabel Weatherhead James Balk Family Scholarship – Alyssa Van Zanten Alexis Henckel Isaac Younker Janet Egbert Memorial Scholarship – Bethany Chambers Don Hua Janssen Vocal Music Scholarship – Stacy Coleman, Natalie Wierenga Just One More Blood Scholarship – Emily Johnson, Isabel MILITARY Weatherhead Marine Corp Scholar Athlete – Nolan Bryant, Bri Houle National Scholar Athlete Army Reserves Scholarship – Laura & Zachary Streeter Memorial Scholarship – Michael Hunter Novak, Bri Young Fraula, Jordan Katterjohn Lloyd F. Hutt, Lake Michigan Credit Union Scholarship – Caitlin Casapao, Kelli LeSarge SENIOR AWARDS National Merit Finalist – Chase Lindeboom Lyn Gill Memorial Scholarship - Nicholas Ignatoski Congressional Medal of Merit – Nicholas Ignatoski Michigan Association of Broadcasters – Ilene Gould Ted Carlson Senior Athlete of the year – Isaac Harding, National Merit Scholarship – Chase Lindeboom Morgan Korf North American International Auto Show – Designer’s Best of Show Scholarship - Kelli LeSarge JUNIOR AWARDS Rick Ehinger Memorial STRIVE Scholarship – Dustin Vander Dartmouth Book Award – Annika Severson Heide Harvard Book Award – Ryleigh Stull Robert Jayson DeGraff Memorial Scholarship – Colin McDowell, MSU Outstanding Junior Award – Haley Nash Thomas Staublin Robert Townsend/Robert Zahm Memorial Wrestling Scholarship OTHER AWARDS – Dillon Hude Janssen/Grimm Summer Music Scholarships - Rockford Chamber of Commerce Scholarship – Ilene Gould, (10th) – Candice Adkins Adeline Nelson (10th) – Matthew Jendritz Rockford Garden Club Scholarship – Blake McWatters (10th) – Daniel Schneider Rockford Lions Club Scholarship – Christian Betz, Chloe Kampf (10th) – Calli Van Dorp Rockford Odyssey of the Mind Scholarship – Carly Behrendt Rockford Sports Boosters Paula Banfield Memorial Scholarships– Ryann Deuel, Nicholas Ignatoski Roger B. Chaffee Scholarship – Stefan Johnson Soccer Club of Rockford (SCOR) Scholarship – Christine Alexander, Austin Garnsay Spectrum Health United and Kelsey Hospitals Scholarship – Natalie Carlson Stephen May Memorial Humanitarian Scholarship – Lexi Henckel, MacCoy Kauffman Virginia Lou Mills Memorial Scholarship – Briana Houle

8 ROCKFORD COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Adrian College – Andrew Doorn Kettering University – Killian Shine Alma College – Mollie Strunk Kuyper College – Natalie Wierenga Aquinas College – Grayson Harding, Alexis Moran, Laurin Lee University - Madeline Schultz Soupal, Connor Stoll, Sarah Umlor Loyola University Chicago – Gabriella Alcala, Allison Fike, Atlanta Bible College – Madison Cisler Rachael Nemic Calvin College – John Hammer, Emily Monsma, Taylor Snedeker Michigan State University – Christine Alexander, Ilene Gould, Central Michigan University – Rachel Border, Kelsey Brower, Nicholas Ignatoski, Nicole Laffrey, Chase Lindeboom, Carter Jacob Hellings, Rachel Hellings, Colin McDowell, Zane Olson, Prost, Allison Steffen Noah Rubio, Justin Ulrich, Brendan Urbanski Michigan Technological University – Corinne Giersch, Aemili Cornerstone University – Kelli LeSarge Lipzinski Davenport University – Eric Buck, Nathan Carpenter, Katelyn Northern Michigan University - Brianna Callaghan, Jacob Day, Catania, Brandon Demos, Ryann Deuel, Hannah Hammond, Tyler Penrod, Mason Steinhauer Bailey Knittle, Lydia Korson, Tanner Manier Oakland University – Lauren Mirecki, Taylor Richardson Eastern Michigan University – Nicole Basso Ohio State University - Alex Vander Molen Ferris State University – Logan Anderson, Blaise Burmania, Olivet College – Tyler Thenikl Andrew Bush, Leah Cedarquist, Owen Cooper, Kelli Fridsma, Purdue University – Caitlin Casapao, Thomas Staublin, Isabel Grant Gabriel, Austin Garnsay, Eric Gridley, Morgan Irwin, Weatherhead Abbigail Judge, Larissa Medich, Dakoda Pankratz, Michael Spring Arbor University – Kayla Olewinski Peterson, Phillip Polkowski, Mia Rambo, Ashleigh Willman, Sweet Briar College – Sophia Dessart Melanie Winkelmann University of Advancing Tech – Charlotte Foley Grand Valley State University – Jackson Ammon, Adam Ander- University of Alabama – Isaac Younker son, Tyler Bradfield, Torie Burleson, Lauren Butzer, Bethany University of Indianapolis – Grace Gunneson Chambers, Rachael Coon, Tyler Coon, Margaret Farmer, University of Iowa – Olivia Dopkiss Celia Harmelink, Andrew Heider, Alexis Henckel, Julia Jesko, University of Michigan - Joshua Fagerlin, Morgan Hale, Jacob Leah Joseph, Kevin Kamis, Chloe Kampf, Nathan Kinlaw, Herremans, Stefan Johnson, Quinn Nordin Justin Majeski, Samuel Merring, Lauren Miling, Mackenzie University of Nebraska – Chris Anderson, Miranda McWatters Morris, Robyn Schultz, Sage Strehl, Austin Weir, Gavin Weir, University of Oklahoma – Brehanna Showers Trevor West, Jacob Young University Wisconsin Milwaukee - Jacob Fase Hope College - Madisyn Miller, Marshall VanBelkum, Alyssa Valparaiso University – Ethan Babcock, Jennifer Feutz, VanZanten Nicole Jones Indiana University – Olivia Bigelow, Wyatt Huffaker Western Michigan University - AnnMarie Aulbach, Joshua Indiana Wesleyan University - Alexander Jarrell, Jenna Mogg, Derby, Jennifer Hughey, Emily Johnson, Jacob Malone, Bradley Sanders, Hannah Sedlock Jaime Richardson Iona College – Madison Mayle Kendall College – Jessica Lawless, Lauren LeFebre, Samantha Weldon

BRIGHT BEGINNINGS AT MEADOW RIDGE Bright Beginnings play groups at Meadow Ridge having fun. This is a free program designed to encourage parents as their child’s first teacher and is for all children under the age of kindergarten. For more information contact Beth Straubel at 447.4908.

ROCKFORD 9 2016 ROCKFORD SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS Mail registration form to: Rockford Community Services, 350 N. Main Street, Rockford, MI 49341 Entering Grade for 2016 – www.rpssignmeup.com

SESSION SPORT GRADE DATE TIME LOCATION FEE

8750-U16A Baseball-Pitch/Catch 1st–4th June 15–16 11:30 am–1 pm Varsity Baseball Field $45 8751-U16A Baseball-Pitch/Catch 5th–7th June 15–16 9:45–11:15 am Varsity Baseball Field $45 8752-U16A Baseball-Pitch/Catch 8th–10th June 15–16 8–9:30 am Varsity Baseball Field $45 8753-U16A Offense/Defense 2nd–4th June 20–22 10:45 am–12:45 pm Varsity Baseball Field $70 8754-U16A Offense/Defense 5th–7th June 20–22 1:30–3:30 pm Varsity Baseball Field $70 8755-U16A Advanced Baseball 8th–10th June 20–22 8–10 am Varsity Baseball Field $70

8400-U16A Bowling – Co-Ed 4th–12th June 14–17 4:00–6:00 pm Rockford Lanes $50

8100-U16A Cheer DK–8th June 20–22 9:30 am–Noon RHS The Ted Track $50

8150-U16A Crew-Learning to Sweep 6th–12th *June 13–July 1 6:00–8:00 pm Jupiter Boathouse $110 8151-U16A Crew-Learning to Scull 6th–12th *July 11–July 29 6:00–8:00 pm Jupiter Boathouse $110 8152-U16A Crew-Beginner Small Boats 8th–12th *June 13–August 19 12:00–2:00 pm Jupiter Boathouse $165 8153-U16A Crew-Intermediate Small Boat 9th–12th *June 13–August 19 9:30–11:30 am Jupiter Boathouse $165 8154-U16A Crew-Advanced 11th–College *June 13–August 19 7:00–9:00 am Jupiter Boathouse $165 8155-U16A Crew-Learn to Row Adults Ages 18+ *June 13–August 19 6:00–8:00 pm Jupiter Boathouse $110 8156-U16A Crew-Recreational for Adults Ages 18+ *June 13–August 19 6:00–8:00 pm Jupiter Boathouse $110 *www.rpssignmeup.com for specific camp dates

8200-U16A Football-Team Camp ERMS 7th July 11–13 8:15 am–12:15 pm RHS The Ted Stadium $55/$65* 8201-U16A Football-Team Camp NRMS 7th July 11–13 8:15 am–12:15 pm RHS The Ted Stadium $55/$65* 8202-U16A Football-Team Camp ERMS 8th July 11–13 8:15 am–12:15 pm RHS The Ted Stadium $55/$65* 8203-U16A Football-Team Camp NRMS 8th July 11–13 8:15 am–12:15 pm RHS The Ted Stadium $55/$65* 8204-U16A Football-Team Camp 9th July 11–13 8:15 am–12:15 pm RHS The Ted Stadium $55/$65* 8205-U16A Football-Team Camp 10th July 11–13 8:15 am–12:15 pm RHS The Ted Stadium $55/$65* 8206-U16A Football-Team Camp 11th July 11–13 8:15 am–12:15 pm RHS The Ted Stadium $55/$65* 8207-U16A Football-Team Camp 12th July 11–13 8:15 am–12:15 pm RHS The Ted Stadium $55/$65*

8210-U16A Football-Youth Clinic 3rd July 25–27 8:30 am–12:15 pm RHS The Ted Stadium $60/$70* 8211-U16A Football-Youth Clinic 4th July 25–27 8:30 am–12:15 pm RHS The Ted Stadium $60/$70* 8212-U16A Football-Youth Clinic 5th July 25–27 8:30 am–12:15 pm RHS The Ted Stadium $60/$70* 8213-U16A Football-Youth Clinic 6th July 25–27 8:30 am–12:15 pm RHS The Ted Stadium $60/$70* *Price increase After June 27

8404-U16A Gymnastics K–8th June 20–23 9:00–11:00 am RHS Upper Gym $60

8405-U16A Softball Off/Def 1st–5th June 13–15 9:30–11:00 am RHS Varsity Softball Field $65 8406-U16A Softball Off/Def 6th–9th June 13–15 11:30 am–1:00 pm RHS Varsity Softball Field $65

8250-U16A Track & Field 4th–9th June 13–16* 9:15–11:30 am RHS The Ted Track $55.00 *last camp date of June 16 will be from 8:00-10:00 am *Family Discount Available

8300-U16A Tennis 6th–12th June 14–16 9:30 am–12:30 pm RHS Tennis Courts $85 8301-U16A Tennis 6th–12th June 21–23 9:30 am–12:30 pm RHS Tennis Courts $85 8302-U16A Tennis 6th–12th June 28–30 9:30 am–12:30 pm RHS Tennis Courts $85 8303-U16A Tennis – Discount for Registering for All 3 Weeks $225

8350-U16A Volleyball 3rd–6th June 20–23 8:30–10:00 am RHS Gymnasium $50 8351-U16A Volleyball 7th–8th June 20–23 10:00 am–Noon RHS Gymnasium $60 8352-U16A Volleyball 9th–12th July 25–27 9:00 am–Noon ERMS Gymnasium $65

8407-U16A Wrestling 7th–12th June 27–29 9:00 am–3:00 pm RHS Wrestling Room $90 8408-U16A Wrestling K–6th June 27–29 5:30–7:00 pm RHS Wrestling Room $40

10 ROCKFORD 8760-U16A Basketball – boys 3rd–4th June 20–23 8–10:30 am North Rockford Middle $75 8761-U16A Basketball – boys 5th–6th June 20–23 10:45 am–1:15 pm North Rockford Middle $75 8762-U16A Basketball – boys 7th–8th June 13–16 1–3:30 pm North Rockford Middle $75 8763-U16A Basketball – boys 9th June 13–16 10 am–12:30 pm North Rockford Middle $75 8770-U16A Basketball – girls 3rd–5th June 13–16 10 am–Noon Rockford High School $65 8771-U16A Basketball – girls 6th–8th June 13–16 1–3 pm Rockford High School $65 8772-U16A Basketball – girls 9th–10th June 13–16 5–7 pm Rockford High School $45

8775-U16A Cross / Track meet all ages June 13, 27 6–7:15 pm Rockford High School $65 Cross / Track meet all ages July 11, 25 6–7:15 pm Rockford High School $65 Cross / Track meet all ages June 15, 29 4:45–8:30 pm Rockford High School $65 Cross / Track meet all ages July 13, 27 4:45–8:30 pm Rockford High School $65

8780-U16A Boys Lacrosse K–5th June 13–15 8–10 am Rockford High School $65 8781-U16A Boys Lacrosse 6th–10th June 13–15 10 am–Noon Rockford High School $65

8785-U16A Soccer Co-ed K–6th June 27–29 3:30–5:30 pm Rockford Fresh Center $50 8787-U16A Soccer – boys 7th–12th July 18–21 6–8:30 pm Rockford Fresh Center $60

8790-U16A Girls Lacrosse 2nd–4th June 15–16 4–5:30 pm RHS $50 8791-U16A Girls Lacrosse 5th–7th June 15–16 6–8:00 pm RHS $50

ROCKFORD COMMUNITY SERVICES 2016 ROCKFORD ATHLETIC SPORT CAMP REGISTRATION www.rpssignmeup.com 863-6322 CAMP REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MADE 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO START DATE Late registrations will not receive t-shirts, etc. Parent/Guardian First Name: ______Last Name: ______Address ______City ______Zip ______Home Phone: ______Work/Cell Phone: ______Email: ______(For enrollment confirmation)

Student’s Name First Name ______Last Name ______Male or Female: ______Date of Birth ______Grade/Fall 2016 ______School ______Sport: ______Sport Class Code: ______Camp Date: ______Camp Start Time: ______

*Shirt Size: (please circle one) YOUTH: Small Medium Large ADULT: Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large *Please note not all camps will receive a t-shirt – view online description for details www.rpssignmeup.com Additional Comments (allergies, etc.) ______State required Concussion Awareness Form is on file with Rockford Public Schools for this student: Yes: ______No: ______Student’s Name First Name ______Last Name ______Male or Female: ______Date of Birth ______Grade/Fall 2016 ______School ______Sport: ______Sport Class Code: ______Camp Date: ______Camp Start Time:______

*Shirt Size: (please circle one) YOUTH: Small Medium Large ADULT: Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large *Please note not all camps will receive a t-shirt – view online description for details www.rpssignmeup.com Additional Comments (allergies, etc.) ______State required Concussion Awareness Form is on file with Rockford Public Schools for this student: Yes: _____ No: _____

Method of Payment: VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER CHECK CASH

Card # ______Expiration Date ______Checks Payable to: Rockford Community Services, 350 N. Main Street, Rockford, MI 49341 For Parent or Guardian: I hereby voluntarily release and hold harmless Rockford Public Schools from all liability for all types of damages, or injuries, whether foreseeable, or not, sustained by myself, my child or any other family member, while participating, watching or traveling to or from this event. I also consent to the disclosure of my child’s name, address and phone number to the teacher/coach. In case of emergency and I cannot be reached, I give permission to the coach to administer first aid and/or contact EMS if needed. I give permission for my child’s photo to be taken and used in advertising.

Parent/Guardian Signature: ______Name Printed: ______Date: ______

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ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL CRESTWOOD ELEMENTARY Spanish Novellas Word Family Wheels! Equipment to teach lifesaving skills Visualizing Learning Portable jibs for field filming Wolves Classroom Research Materials Daily Interactive Technology The Adventures of Pachelot Electric Quad Motor Hokki Stools for movement Greenhouse Enhancements Spanish Podcasts LAKES ELEMENTARY 3D Printer Firsts in the Forest Magical Manipulative ROCKFORD FRESHMAN CENTER Second Step Curriculum Renaissance Program Art of Displaying Art MEADOW RIDGE ELEMENTARY Media Center e-Books Yoga Club Inside Out Grant EAST & NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOLS ERMS/NRMS–Audiobooks OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION ERMS/NRMS–Audio Equipment for SCHOOL Digital Comm Osmo Learning ERMS/NRMS–Headphones & Tripod for Collaborative Learning Easels projects Chrome books ERMS/NRMS–eBooks for 6-8th Media Center PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY ERMS–Classroom Library for a new Portable Pop-ups: A “Space” Age Solution teacher for Flexible Grouping ERMS–Circle Painting After School Enticing Young Readers ERMS–Swivel Screen Therapeutic Horsemanship ERMS–Invasive Species Removal PBIS Poles NRMS–High interest Books for Higher Role Play Sets for Expanding Play Learning Attention, Please! Rockford Education Foundation NRMS–History Team Rotation Games NRMS–Staff Environment Improvements ROGUEWOOD ELEMENTARY NRMS–Classroom Library for a new Student News Crew Resources Announces teacher Globe Trotter Day NRMS–Boogie Boards Digital Camera NRMS–Art’s Night - Cupcake Wars Puppets and Presentations The Art of Selfie Founders’ Grant ROCKFORD R1TS Interview Prep ROGUEWOOD SPANISH IMMERSION of $25,000! ROCKFORD COMMUNITY GRANTS Aprende Aprenda Children’s Assessment Center Elementary FOUNDERS’ GRANT RECIPIENTS: Assemblies VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY Digging into Reading River Valley Academy & Adult Education ASSUMPTION OF BLESSED VIRGIN MARY SCHOOL STUDENT REQUESTED GRANTS ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS Headphones for Daily 5 reading time ERMS–Girl Scouts School Gardens DISTRICTWIDE RHS–Wily Jeep to Golf Cart Creation BELMONT ELEMENTARY RHS–Interact - Baking for Future Capable Unified Art Mosaic Listening Centers RHS–Ordinary Days Musical Family Outreach Youth Screen Tools for listening to Read RHS–BTR - Twitter Wall Roguewood–Q-Ball Microphone Developing Healthy Kids Speaker Series CANNONSBURG ELEMENTARY Roguewood–Where the Wild Things Are Critical Thinking Kits Learning with Legos Valley View–Science Camp Multi Sensory Approach to Teaching Go Pro Homework Student lead yearbook group Reading to Students with Disabilities Moving While Learning Bilingual Preschooler Balance Ball Chairs Art History Prints

12 ROCKFORD CRESTWOOD KIDS OF CHARACTER

All year long we are packing bags at Crestwood! Both liter- hunger, homelessness, kindness, and philanthropy. ally and metaphorically! Metaphorically: we are packing our All 460+ developmental kindergarten through 5th grade students bags with tools and strategies that will make us successful both participated in grade level appropriate classroom lessons con- in school and outside of school. Literally: we packed hundreds nected with the State Standards. Lessons were generated from of sack suppers for Kids’ Food Basket. We are working on be- the Learning to Give website. (learningtogive.org) ing Crestwood Kids of Character wherever we go! These skills are taught directly through lessons, experiences, and projects. Students were exploring content area concepts such as: We believe in the power of Service Learning and drawing the - cooperation - making predictions connection between academics and connections to the greater - speaking and listening - story mapping community. - reporting - problem solving - writing - counting Service Learning? What is That? - needs and wants - graphing Service Learning is a teaching and learning strategy that inte- - sequencing events in a story grates meaningful community service with instruction and reflec- tion to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. Through service-learning, students Kids’ Food Basket attacks childhood hunger in the greater Grand use what they learn in the classroom to solve real-life problems. Rapids Area. For one in four Michigan kids, lunch is the last meal They not only learn practical applications of their studies, they of the day. KFB packs and delivers more than 5,000 sack suppers become actively contributing citizens and community members each weekday! through the service they perform. Students build character and become active participants as they work with others in their Hundreds of volunteers pack and deliver suppers, decorate bags, school and community to create service projects in areas such as and hold food drives. Our close to $3000 donation was given education, public safety, and environment. to KFB to provide sack suppers for children during the school year and through the summer. Every $1 donated provides 1 sack sup- Crestwood connected many of our conversations to our annual per for a child in need. Empty Bowls project. The lessons and the evening event focus on Save the Date Saturday, November 5, 2016 The Rockford Public Schools and the Rockford Education Foundation will once again be honoring outstanding community members and past graduates during the biannual Hall of Fame.

The Tribute to Excellence Induction Dinner will be held on November 5, 2016 at Thousand Oaks Golf Club.

Tickets will go on sale this summer.

NCA Accredited Blue Ribbon Exemplary Schools

Details can be found at www.rockfordschools.org/ref Rockford Public Schools Applications and details can be found at www.rockfordschools.org or www.rockfordschools.org/ref

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Saturday, June 4, 2016 10:00 AM—1:00 PM

Fun For All Ages! Authors’ Row

 Mayoral Proclamation Meet and greet over 20 local authors including:

 Parade Mark Newman  Scholastic Book Sale Sooper Yooper: The Quest of the Blue Crew  Face painting PaleoJoe’  Therapy Dogs Dinosaur Detective Club chapter book series for student  Storybook Characters readers from Grades 2-6. Fascinating adventures and mysteries—and the kids are the heroes.

14 ROCKFORD ROCKFORD AREA KIDS TRIATHLON 12TH ANNUAL SWIM/BIKE/RUN Saturday, July 9, 2016 • 9:00 am North Rockford Middle School 397 E. Division St. Rockford, MI All proceeds benefit Michigan Special Olympics Course Description The bike portion of the race will be held in the parking lots of the middle school. RACE START TIMES The run will be held on the grassy areas surrounding the track. The swimming will be done at the Middle School pool. Race A 9:00 am Race B 10:00 am Race C 10:30 am Race D 11:00 am AGE GROUPS Race E 11:30 am Race F 12:00 pm RACE AGE SWIM BIKE RUN A 16-17 400 yds 6 miles 3 miles Awards will begin at approximately 12:30 pm A 14-15 400 yds 6 miles 3 miles *Participants must check in at registration a minimum B 12-13 200 yds 4 miles 2 miles of 1 hour before the start of their race C 10-11 200 yds 4 miles 2 miles D 8-9 100 yds 2 miles 1 mile Awards E 6-7 100 yds 2 miles 1 mile • Awards for the top three finishers in each age group F 0-5 1 length 100 yds 100 yds • Medals for all participants Flotation devices are allowed and parents can swim/bike/run next • Certificates for all participants to their children. Lifeguards will be present for the swimming. • T-shirts for all participants

RACE HOTLINE - Kevin Sweeney 616.863.0669 www.rocktri.com ENTRY FORM Registration Fee: $20.00 Registration Fee ~ Free for MI Special Olympic Athletes Race Day Registration from 8:00 am – 11:00 am (Not guaranteed a t-shirt for race day registration)

TWO WAYS TO REGISTER: (please print) 1. Online at the following link Last Name______https://www.firstgiving.com/somi/rockford-area-kids-triathlon

2. Return this form with your check made payable to: Rockford Area Kids Triathlon First Name______Mail Registration To: Kevin Sweeney 2932 S. Saddle Ridge Dr. NE, Rockford, MI 49341 Address______WAIVER: I know that running/biking/swimming in a triathlon is a potential hazardous activity. I should not enter my son or daughter in a run/bike/swim unless they are medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to their ability to safely complete the run/bike/ City______State______Zip______swim. I assume all risk for my son/daughter associated with running in this event, but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including traffic and conditions of the course, all such risk being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in Phone(____)______my considering of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act in my behalf, waive and release; City of Rockford, Rockford Area Kids Triathlon, all sponsors and volunteers, and any repre- sentatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of participation in this event. Date of Birth______/______/______

Date______Signature______Age On Race Day______(Parent or guardian must sign if participant is under 18 years of age) MI Special Olympics Athlete Y N PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR A BICYCLE HELMET Gender (Circle One) M F In Case of Emergency, Notify

Name______Shirt Size (Circle One) ADULT: S M LG XL XXL Relationship______CHILD: Youth S Youth M Youth L Phone______

ROCKFORD 15 PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE Rockford PAID Public GRAND RAPIDS, MI Schools PERMIT #657 350 N. Main Street Rockford, MI 49341

The mission of the Rockford Public Schools District is to provide the teaching and learning environments which will ensure, with the support of the students, parents and community, that all students, upon graduation, will have the academic and social skills and strategies to be successful, lifelong learners. JUNE 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 7th/8th Gr Band 8th Grade Cedar Point Reading Rocks in Spring Concert @ RHS Trip Rockford

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Baccalaureate RHS Graduation 7pm 9-12 Exams 9-12 Exams 9-12 Exams Start of Summer @ DeltaPlex ½ day for all students Parade ½ day for all students

Tentative Last Day of School

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Rockford Board of Ed. 7:30pm Admin Office

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Meijer State Games Meijer State Games Golden ‘R’ Reunion @ RHS

Meijer State Games

26 27 28 29 30 Meijer State Games Rockford Board of Ed. 7:30pm Admin Office

The Rockford School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, height, weight and marital status in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Dr. Doug VanderJagt, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, Rockford Public Schools, 350 N. Main, Rockford, Michigan 49341, Telephone 616.863.6554.

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