Join us for the Conklin Academy Fall Festival on Thursday, October 29 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM! Families should enter through Door B. Walk the hallways for trick-or-treating, make a craft in the cafeteria, and enjoy music in the new gym. The PTO is providing a free slice of pizza for each family, and the Student Council will have additional snacks and drinks available for purchase (cash only). We hope to see you there!
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Acompáñenos al Festival de Otoño de Conklin Academy este jueves 29 de octubre de 5:00 a 6:30 PM. Las familias deben entrar por la Puerta B. Vengan a pedir dulces por los pasillos, hacer una manualidad en la cafetería y disfrutar de la música en el gimnasio nuevo. El PTO ofrecerá una rebanada de pizza gratis para cada persona, y el Consejo Estudiantil tendrá snacks y bebidas adicionales a la venta (solo efectivo). ¡Esperamos verlos allí!
Conklin Academy will host our annual Día de los Muertos ofrenda again this year in the main foyer to honor loved ones who have passed away. Families are invited to send in photos of loved ones or pets to display on the altar. Students who do not have a photo are invited to draw a picture if they'd like.
Please write your student's name and homeroom teacher on the back of all photos so items can be safely returned when the ofrenda is taken down the second week of November.
See the attached flyer for details.
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Este año, Conklin Academy volverá a presentar su ofrenda anual del Día de los Muertos para honrar a los seres queridos que han fallecido. Se invita a las familias a enviar fotos de sus seres queridos o mascotas para exhibirlas en el altar. Los estudiantes que no tengan una foto pueden hacer un dibujo si lo desean.
Por favor, escriba el nombre de su estudiante y su maestro/a principal en la parte posterior de todas las fotos para que se puedan devolver de manera segura cuando se retire la ofrenda la segunda semana de noviembre.
Consulte el folleto adjunto para obtener más detalles.
Please write your student's name and homeroom teacher on the back of all photos so items can be safely returned when the ofrenda is taken down the second week of November.
See the attached flyer for details.
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Este año, Conklin Academy volverá a presentar su ofrenda anual del Día de los Muertos para honrar a los seres queridos que han fallecido. Se invita a las familias a enviar fotos de sus seres queridos o mascotas para exhibirlas en el altar. Los estudiantes que no tengan una foto pueden hacer un dibujo si lo desean.
Por favor, escriba el nombre de su estudiante y su maestro/a principal en la parte posterior de todas las fotos para que se puedan devolver de manera segura cuando se retire la ofrenda la segunda semana de noviembre.
Consulte el folleto adjunto para obtener más detalles.
RPS 205 will host a free Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K–8 students at the East HS Fieldhouse:
Tuesday, October 20 for grades K-2 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Thursday, October 22 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades K-2 at 3:00—4:30 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:00—6:30 PM
Learn basic wrestling skills. To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU_gmRt1vP5laFRA17lZiO3KcB_pH1jGaCPTXxwAmz6
Tuesday, October 20 for grades K-2 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Thursday, October 22 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades K-2 at 3:00—4:30 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:00—6:30 PM
Learn basic wrestling skills. To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU_gmRt1vP5laFRA17lZiO3KcB_pH1jGaCPTXxwAmz6
TODAY is the last day to nominate a PreK-5th grade teacher for a 26-27 Golden Apple Award! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate a teacher who inspires students, builds connections, & makes a difference. https://goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/
NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK: The 3rd Annual RPS 205 Chicken Sandwich Contest is here! This is your chance to dream up the most creative, delicious chicken sandwich you can imagine! Submit your entries to your kitchen staff October 13-16 for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch OLED and have your sandwich featured on the spring menu! Winners will be announced on November 16. We can't wait to see your creations!
The Rockford School District and its buildings are closed today for the observance of the Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day holiday.
There's no school today due to Teacher Institute. Enjoy the long weekend!
The countdown is on! There’s just over a week left to nominate an outstanding PreK-5th grade teacher for a 26-27 Golden Apple Award. Recognize a teacher who makes a difference. Nominations close Oct. 15! https://goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/
RPS 205 will host a free Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K–8 students at the East HS Fieldhouse:
Tuesday, October 20 for grades K-2 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Thursday, October 22 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades K-2 at 3:00—4:30 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:00—6:30 PM
Learn basic wrestling skills. To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU_gmRt1vP5laFRA17lZiO3KcB_pH1jGaCPTXxwAmz6Z97kw/viewform
Tuesday, October 20 for grades K-2 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Thursday, October 22 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades K-2 at 3:00—4:30 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:00—6:30 PM
Learn basic wrestling skills. To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU_gmRt1vP5laFRA17lZiO3KcB_pH1jGaCPTXxwAmz6Z97kw/viewform
Attendance Awareness Month may be ending, but our commitment to student attendance isn't. Supporting attendance is year-round work built on relationships, early intervention, problem-solving & partnership with families. If attendance becomes challenging at any point this year, reach out to your school. We want to work with you. Every month, Your Presence Matters.
There’s still time to recognize an amazing teacher! Nominations for the 26-27 Golden Apple Award are open through Oct. 15. Celebrate a PreK-5th grade teacher who inspires, supports, & makes a difference for students! goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/
When a student is struggling to attend school, there's often more to the story. Good attendance isn't just a school issue; it's a community effort. Families, schools & community partners all play a role in helping students overcome barriers & stay connected to learning. When a student is struggling to attend, the question isn't simply, “Why aren't you here?” It's also, “What is getting in the way, and how can we help?”
Did you miss ordering your child’s school pictures yesterday? No worries! You still have an opportunity to place an order. Please use the link provided below:
https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0493VCF
Missed Picture Day? We’ll have a Picture Retake Day on Thursday, November 19! This is a great opportunity for students who were absent or would like to retake their picture.
https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0493VCF
Missed Picture Day? We’ll have a Picture Retake Day on Thursday, November 19! This is a great opportunity for students who were absent or would like to retake their picture.
Conklin Academy Family Math Night
Sometimes the smallest moments of connection give students a reason to keep showing up & can make a BIG difference.
Attendance is about more than being in a seat. It's about connection, belonging & knowing that your presence matters.
Every student deserves to know they are missed when they're gone and valued when they're here.
Attendance is about more than being in a seat. It's about connection, belonging & knowing that your presence matters.
Every student deserves to know they are missed when they're gone and valued when they're here.
Just a friendly reminder that Family Game Night is tonight from 5:00-6:30 pm. Hope to see you there!
Apple for the Teacher Day! Golden Apple Foundation will deliver apples & nomination forms to teachers, kicking off nominations for the 2026-27 Golden Apple Award. Nominate a PreK-5 teacher by October 15! https://goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/
It’s happening today! Join us at East HS Cafeteria for A Conversation with Dr. Huff. Hear his vision for RPS 205 & share your ideas for the future of our district.
5-5:30 p.m. | Meet & Greet
5:30-7 p.m. | Presentation & Q&A
Enter Door FH8. Spanish & ASL translators available.
5-5:30 p.m. | Meet & Greet
5:30-7 p.m. | Presentation & Q&A
Enter Door FH8. Spanish & ASL translators available.
Absences Add Up
Did you know? Missing just two days of school each month can add up to chronic absence over the course of a school year.
Every absence, excused or unexcused, means time away from learning, relationships and the routines that help students succeed.
The good news? It’s never too late to build stronger attendance habits. If getting to school regularly is becoming difficult, reach out to your school. We’re here to help!
Did you know? Missing just two days of school each month can add up to chronic absence over the course of a school year.
Every absence, excused or unexcused, means time away from learning, relationships and the routines that help students succeed.
The good news? It’s never too late to build stronger attendance habits. If getting to school regularly is becoming difficult, reach out to your school. We’re here to help!
Join us Thursday, September 17th from 5:00-6:30 for Family Game Night: Playing with Numbers! Enter Door T by the new gym. Enjoy card, dice, and board games, creative math design stations, a book nook, and raffle prizes. Teachers will be on hand to answer grade-level math questions, and Student Council will be selling snacks. Plus, every Conkin Academy student takes home a set of dice, a deck of cards, and a sheet of games to play at home. We can’t wait to see you there!
