Edgerton Trails Newsletter
news from the edge
Shannon Ouellette-Principal
souellette@rockfordschools.org
9605 Edgerton Ave, Rockford, MI 49341
Phone: 616-326-1030
October 12, 2026
A note from Mrs. O.
Edgerton Families,
This is a BIG week! Our last week of our fundraiser. We are grateful for all of the support and have passed the halfway mark of our fundraising goal. This Friday, we will have our Enrich the Trails walk in the morning. Please see the schedule below. Parents are invited to walk with their students and can meet their student at Door #7 at their scheduled walking time. Parents do not have to register in the office prior to walking as this is an outside event.
Last year, our PTO collected for the yearly Activity Pass, this allows parents to pay one time for field trips, popcorn and other events. We are hoping that families find this a nice convenience. If you have not yet paid and can do so, we appreciate your participation.
The next few weeks are packed with Fall FUN. The Walk-a-thon is on Friday, Trunk or Treat is next week and our Halloween Parties are on October 30. It is a great time to work in an elementary school!
The Lost and Found is overflowing. We will have all Lost and Found items outside on October 22 during Trunk or Treat. Stop by if you are missing a sweatshirt, lunchbox or random sock. :)
Parent Teacher Conferences
Sign up for conferences using the link below and the code supplied. We look forward to sharing your students' progress and growth during conferences.
SCHOOL BOOKING INTERVIEWS LINK
Use Code: wkyx7
This is it! the last week of our fundraiser!
Our goal is $23,000.00
Current Funds Raised: $14,155.00
Funds support playground equipment, teacher grants, Art Show, Book BINGO, VIP Breakfast, Field Trip Transportation, PBIS awards (pizza parties and prizes) and more. See the handout to register.
Cash and check donations are also accepted and can be sent in with your student.
Enrich The Trails Fundraiser Handout
Walking Schedule for Friday, October 16, 2026
DK and K will walk the perimeter of the building, and the rest of the grades will walk the neighborhood.
- Dk: 9:15am
- K: 9:30 am
- 1st: 9:45am
- 5th: 10am
- 4th: 10:30am
- 2nd: 11:00am
- 3rd: 11:30am
Our School Community-RAMS
This year we are continuing with our RAMS model. The RAMS model recognizes students for being
R: Respectful, A: Accountable, M: Motivated and S: Safe. When we notice these behaviors we pass out Ram tickets and these are used as a raffle (in DK, K and 1st) and as currency for shopping in the school store for our 2nd-5th graders. Last week we had our first school store and some of the top sellers at the store was lunch with Winston, our school dog and ice cream sundae party at recess.
We continue to use the language of respectful, accountable, motivated and safe with all students when redirection is needed and noticing and celebrating when we see positive choices.
Stay Connected and in the know
How to stay informed on all things Edgerton Trails and RPS. Access our Edgerton Trails Website, the PTO website and the RPS website. All help you keep connected and in the know.
Edgerton Trails PTO Facebook Page: Search for our page and like us on Facebook!
important upcoming Dates
October 14: Early Release Day @ 1:25 pm
October 15: Enrich the Trails Fundraiser Ends
October 16: Enrich the Trails Walk
October 22: Fall Festival At Edgerton Trails 5:00-7:00 pm
October 28: Early Release Day @ 1:25 pm
October 30: Classroom Halloween Parties
November 2 and 4: Parent Teacher Conferences
November 11: Early Release Day
November 25, 26, 27 No School/Thanksgiving Holiday
Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat
- October 22, 2026 5:00-7:00
- Trunk or Treat
- Food Trucks
- Petting Zoo
Wear your costumes and come out for the fun! If any family or neighborhood is interested in hosting a car for Trunk Or Treat, email Mrs. Ouellette (souellette@rockfordschools.org)
The PTO is busy planning this fun event for our students and families and could use some extra help. If your family or group would like to host a car for Trunk or Treat or help out in another way, please access this link below.
Halloween at Edgerton Trails
Date: October 30
Parade: 1:30 pm at Edgerton Trails around the school. We will be starting at Door #7 and walking the pick up loop and around the building. Parents and families are invited.
Classroom Parties: Parents that have signed up on the Sign Up Genius for their child's class should check in at the office prior to heading down to the class party. Only those signed up on the Sign Up Genius will be permitted to attend the party. This is accordance with the district wide plan of five adults in each class for each party.
The Field Trip and Fun Pass
Instead of paying for multiple events and activities throughout the year, The Edgerton Trails PTO bundles many of the most popular student activities into one convenient payment. The Field Trip and Fun Pass provides a one payment opportunity for each grade.
The Pass includes the following:
- All grade level field trips
- Class t-shirt
- Monthly popcorn days
- Mileage Club (Grades 2-5)
2026-27 Fees:
Fees differ based on the individual grade level field trips and the admission and transportation costs.
- Developmental Kindergarten: $30.00
- Kindergarten: $35.00
- 1st grade: $25.00
- 2nd grade: $30.00
- 3rd grade: $60.00
- 4th grade: $75.00
- 5th grade: $80.00
How to Pay:
- Cash (sent in with your student in an envelope labeled with their name)
- Check (Payable to Edgerton Trails PTO)
Recess rams and volunteering at Edgerton
Recess Rams Sign Up Link Use code: EDG2026
We need your help!
Our students need volunteers during lunch and recess. Your involvement makes a significant difference, as research shows children thrive when parents and adults are more engaged.
If you are able to lend a hand, we invite you to sign up for any available time slot(s). Every bit of help counts and goes a long way toward creating a positive experience for our students.
We appreciate your time, effort, and willingness in helping enrich the experience for our children at Edgerton Trails. Should you have any questions about the volunteer process, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. Thank you!
NOTE: ALL volunteers will have to pass the Rockford Public Schools background check for the 2026-2027 school year and are required to complete the Volunteer Consent Form.
Non-homestead operating millage proposal
WHAT IS ON THE BALLOT? Voters will be asked to consider a Non-Homestead Operating Millage Proposal on November 3, 2026.The proposal:
- Maintains the district’s ability to levy the maximum statutory rate of 18 mills on non-homestead property.
- Replaces the district’s expiring operating millages with a single operating millage.
- Would authorize 21 mills for operating purposes, not to exceed 18 mills in any year.
- Is expected to generate approximately $9.5 million annually, representing more than 8% of the district’s operating budget.
WHAT IS A NON-HOMESTEAD MILLAGE?A non-homestead operating millage is a property tax levied on:
- Businesses
- Rental properties
- Commercial and industrial property
- Second homes
- Vacation homes
- Non-principal residences What Is On the Ballot
Homeowners do not pay this tax on their principal residence.
Any additional information please check this webpage out: RPS Non-Homestead Operating Millage Proposal webpage
