RPS 205

RPS 205 will compete in fundraising for the Golden Apple Foundation. We'll have guest bartenders @ Ernie's Midtown Pub, 1025 Fifth Ave., on Wed., July 17 from 4-7 p.m. There will be featured food & drink specials & special tip jars. See how well educators can shake things up!

Congressman Eric Sorensen visited Constance Lane Elementary to announce $1 Million he secured to replace the century-old 8th Avenue bridge over Keith Creek. Neighborhood students will be able to travel to school safely once the bridge is rebuilt thanks to this federal funding.

The Rockford Area Arts Council, City of Rockford, & RPS 205 celebrated the completion of the mosaic mural at Lewis Lemon Elementary. Artist Susan Burton created her installation of "Lewis Lemon's School of Fish". Susan worked with staff & students earlier this year on the art.

Join us on July 28th at the Illinois Bank and Trust Pavilion for the RPS 205 Athletic Hall of Fame! The class of 2024 includes Horace Box, Clarence Miller, Laurie Miller, and Rick Schmitz. To learn more about the inductees or to purchase tickets, please visit https://lnkd.in/g65Z7C7H

Two of our incredible teachers will be featured speakers at this summer's virtual Seesaw conference in August! This free online event is designed for K-12 educators. Bryanna Doran from Lewis Lemon will delve into the realm of digital portfolios for multilingual learners. She will also be sharing her expertise as a K-5 ESL teacher and Teacher Technology Support Specialist. Bryanna has led multiple trainings on Seesaw and other tech tools, helping educators integrate technology effectively in their classrooms. Jason Peters from Constance Lane will dive into the various Seesaw tools available to help students demonstrate and explain their work. His insights will empower you to make better-informed decisions for both whole group and small group instruction.

Our student ambassadors recently led tours for RPS Administration staff, showcasing their leadership skills and the positive impact on school culture. Read all about it in our 205 VIBE: https://lnkd.in/giHeK7aC

Junior Promise Program Celebration: In collaboration with Rockford Promise, 243 7th & 8th grade RESA Middle School students were recognized this morning for attaining a 3.0 GPA. They were encouraged by the opportunities available through Rockford Promise if they continue striving this way through high school. In addition to Promise scholar speakers, Mayor Tom McNamara also spoke to the students. WAY TO GO!

Last night, we kicked off and celebrated 26 RPS 205 employees who are embarking on a new journey. The RISE (Rockford Inspiring School and Community Excellence) Program is for current RPS employees in student-facing positions, like paraprofessionals, Parent Community Liaisons, Behavior Intervention Specialists, and others, to earn their degree in elementary education. The RISE program is a partnership with RPS, NIU, and GYO Grow Your Own. Congratulations!

Recently, BOSS magazine, an all digital publication that focuses on business news, trending industry news, and features on best-practice companies and their leaders offered RPS 205 an opportunity to feature the Rockford School District’s digital transformation journey. Chief Information Officer, Jason Barthel, shared the nearly 6-year journey towards cybersecurity, educational technology, security, and one-to-one device continuous improvement. The digital magazine delivers its content to over 376,800 subscribers and reaches 15,860 executive social media followers across business and industry. https://lnkd.in/gDiGHxv4

Jefferson High School invited students and families from southeast Rockford to attend the J-Hawk Jamboree. The event had literacy and numeracy games, cultural connections and celebrations, community partners, and an open pool with lifeguards. Jefferson staff and students manned the event facilitating games and disseminating prizes.