West View Elementary School

Look out, world! Our fifth graders are revving their engines in the Indi lanes of innovation! From coding champs to problem-solving pros, they’re steering straight into the future at top speed! 🚗💻 #FutureEngineers #CodeAndGo"

2nd grade learned about the history of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and then used their own creativity to made their own balloon floats. Then we had our own parade!

First grade finished our Ancient Civilizations unit on Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt . We celebrated by making Egyptian headdresses. We were pharaohs for the day!

Wishing you a day filled with joy and gratitude

Fourth grade finished up on their poetry unit. We celebrated by having a poetry slam. Students read their poems and enjoyed donuts and juice!

See you on Monday, December 2!

FOR ALL RPS 205 FAMILIES: The VanVleet Family Foundation Annual Turkey Giveaway Sunday, November 24 at 3 p.m. Auburn High School Fieldhouse - Door FH11 Meal kits are given out on a first come first serve basis

All RPS 205 schools and offices are closed today in observance of the holiday.

Principal Appreciation Day: This annual recognition was first approved by Illinois' Governor in 1990. We took pictures of our principals at our 41 schools & asked students to draw them for us. Here are some of their works of art. Thank you all RPS 205 Principals!

Have a great day!

RPS 205 will be holding a Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K-8 grade students. This free event will take place at East High School (door FH3). -Thursday, October 24: Grades K-2 from 5:15-6:45 p.m. -Tuesday, October 29: Grades 3-5 & 6-8 from 5:15-6:45 p.m. -Saturday, November 2: Grades K-2 from 9-10:20 a.m. and Grades 3-5 & 6-8 from 11:15-12:45 p.m. To register: https://forms.gle/QxwrwyxC8F26pqHH8 Contact Gene Lee at 815-227-8451 or email leeg@rps205.com

Tomorrow is the last day to get your nominations in for RPS 205 PreK-5th grade teachers for the 2025 Golden Apple Award. You can submit at: goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/

To celebrate National School Lunch Week, RPS 205 is holding a contest to see who can make the most creative chicken sandwich. The students who create winning chicken sandwiches will win an iPad and their sandwiches will be featured on the menu in the Spring Semester! Please turn in your work of art to the kitchen team in your school's cafeteria between October 14-18. We can't wait to see the delicious combinations you draw up!

Picture Day is coming up on 10/04/2024! Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Order online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/91697MF.

Both the school district & local law enforcement are aware of a generic Snapchat social media post that's making threats against schools. This posting has appeared in multiple states. Law enforcement is actively investigating to determine the origination of this source. Currently, it's deemed that the threat isn't credible, and it's not specifically targeting RPS 205 schools. Safety is our number one priority, and we take all threats seriously.

Help us celebrate educator’s good work through a Golden Apple award nomination. Click on the link below and tell us in a sentence or two about this outstanding PreK-5th grade educator! Nominate by October 10. https://goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/

All RPS 205 buildings are closed today in observance of the federal holiday.

The SCOC & Student/Parent Handbook are available in English at rps205.com. Families can request printed copies by visiting their school’s main office. Schools can translate the SCOC into a family’s native language using google translate. Administrators will provide presentations to review the SCOC with all students within the first 10 days of school.

🎒 Welcome Back to School! 🎒 We’re so excited to see everyone back and ready to start this amazing new school year! 🌟 Attendance is the foundation for success; every day matters—regardless of the reason. Here’s how you can help your student shine: 📅 Be Consistent: Every school day is a new opportunity! Let’s make attendance a priority for a year full of growth. ⏰ Create a Routine: Help your child start the day on the right foot by setting a regular bedtime and wake-up schedule. 🚶‍♂️ Stay Engaged: It’s not just about showing up, but also being actively engaged in learning. A focused student is a successful student! ✨ Why It Matters: Attending school regularly—no matter the reason for an absence—leads to better grades, stronger relationships, and a bright future. Let’s aim for success together! Let’s make this school year the best yet! 🏫 #BackToSchool #AttendanceMatters #ShowUpAndShine #AttendtoAchieve #AttendanceAwareness #RPS205

We're thrilled to announce the new RPS 205 app for our families that we serve as well as our staff! Download for Android https://aptg.co/SdXPgz Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/ml7g3d