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/
Way to go CV Families! We EXCEEDED our goal of 95% attendance the week at school. Overall, schoolwide attendance was at 96.39%! We have 6 classes with 97% and above attendance this week. Mrs. Prater's class has 100% attendance since the first day of school. Kudos to PARENTS and STUDENTS for prioritizing getting your child to school. Keep up the great work!
Hello, my name is Brunilda! I am a special education paraprofessional here at Cherry Valley Elementary School. I have lived at Rockford for the past 5 years with my husband and two children. I like to spend my free time with my family. I look forward to start my journey as part of Cherry Valley Family .
Meet Deb Kittleson who is a new para at CV! I'm a retired teacher. I worked 3 years at another district as a student mentor and am happy to be back working with elementary kids.
Hello, my name is Patsy Lepke. I recently moved back to Rockford from Cape Coral, Fl where I worked as a special needs para for 7 years. Previously to that I worked at RPS for 12 years. We have 2 children Blake 31 and our daughter Anna is 29. I look forward to be a part of Cherry Valley School and getting to know you all .
All RPS 205 buildings are closed today in observance of the federal holiday.
Meet Morgan Olbrich! I am coming to CV this year as an aspiring teacher in second grade. I currently attend Rockford University where I will graduate in December with my degree in early childhood education with an endorsement in elementary education. In my spare time I enjoy reading and helping on my family's dairy farm.
Hi! My name is Lauren Giddings and I am an Aspiring Teacher this school year. I will be student teaching in 1st grade, and I am so excited to learn from Cherry Valley Elementary. I attend Rockford University and will be graduating this spring. In my free time I like to read, listen to music and podcasts, go to concerts, and spend time with friends and family. I can't wait to meet all of the students and staff!
Welcome our new librarian, Courtney Ziegler! She has been teaching first grade at Riverdahl Elementary for the last sixteen years and is so excited about her new endeavor as a librarian. She loves fishing, camping, and boating with my family in my spare time, all of them great places to read as well!
Hello Cherry Valley families, students, and community. My name is Ashly Mauk and I am so excited to be a part of the Cherry Valley staff this year. Last year I had the privilege of being an Aspiring Teacher in 3rd Grade at Cherry Valley. This year, I am equally privileged and ecstatic to be teaching 3rd Grade. I grew up in Ottawa but currently live in Dekalb with my partner and two cats! In my free time I love to go hiking, play disc golf, and spend time with my family. I can't wait for the school year ahead and to continue to create meaningful relationships!
Hello, my name is Mr. Sorensen. I am an Aspiring Teacher this year with Ms. Sommers's 5th-grade class. I grew up in Highland Park, Illinois, and attend Illinois State University where I will graduate this Winter. At Illinois State, I chose a degree in Elementary Education with an endorsement in ESL. Outside of teaching, I enjoy watching and playing baseball, as well as continuing to learn the guitar. I am happy to be a part of the Cherry Valley family, and look forward to starting my teaching career!
Hi all! My name is Samantha Erb and I am an aspiring teacher in Kindergarten with Cherry Valley Elementary School. I have been dreaming about teaching since I was a kid and could not be more excited to start this year. I currently live in Poplar Grove with my family and cat. I am in my senior year at Rockford University and will be graduating with my Early Childhood Degree this spring. In my free time I enjoy taking workout classes, spending time with friends, reading and binge watching a good show. This year I am looking forward to engaging in the classroom, learning from my mentors and being able to further my skills as a new teacher.
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
Hello! My name is Jamie O'Brien, and I am an aspiring teacher in third grade at Cherry Valley Elementary. I am very excited to start this school year and meet everyone! I live in Chicago when I am not in school at Northern Illinois University. I am a senior and will be graduating in the springtime. In Chicago, I live with my parents and my dog, Thor, who is a 2-year-old goldendoodle. In my free time, I enjoy staying active, being creative with arts and crafts, and I love all types of movies! I hope to create strong relationships with the staff I am working with and be the best version of myself to the students I am teaching.
Hello Cherry Valley families and students! My name is Jordyn Lott and I’m so excited to be joining the team as a 5th grade teacher for the upcoming school year! I graduated from Rockford University with my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. I grew up in Belvidere, but I currently reside in Roscoe with my fiancé and two children. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and cheering our son on at sporting events. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone and to be a part of such a great community!
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
Our Mobile Block Party was a huge SUCCESS! Thank you to our community partners who supported us today. We sincerely appreciate the backpacks donated from Collins Aerospace and City First Church, LawnCare by Walter for sponsoring Kona Ice, RPS205 Early Intervention team, Rosecrance, Rockford Fire, Rockford Police, Flodin Boys and Girls Club, Calvary Christian, City of Rockford, and Rock River Jeeps.
See you all on the first day of school 8/28 at 7:35 a.m.
Tues. Aug. 13 is our last Mobile Block Party with community partners! We are coming to you! We will have backpacks with school supplies, Kona Ice, and lots of community support. A HUGE THANK YOU to City First Church and Collins Aerospace for donating backpacks filled with supplies.
Here is the link to our locations:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13G4i1kkVvjJ74LgvAx_UqOZVBmkkyBkq/view?usp=sharing
Hello, my name is Valerie Young and I am a new fifth grade teacher at Cherry Valley Elementary this year. This will be my first-year teaching, and I am so excited to join the wonderful team here at this school. I have been married for 18 years, and we have three children. In my free time I like to watch my kids play sports, read and hang out with family and friends. Can't wait to meet all of my students and families this year!
