School Newsletter
SEPTEMBER 2024
Thank you for a great first two weeks of school! We welcomed 1085 students to our building and we are looking forward to a great 2024-2025 school year!
Royal Way Tickets
Last week your student was introduced to new aspects of our Royal Way ticket system. We are being intentional about the use of our tickets as a way to incentivize expected behavior.
New to RMS this year:
- Students may use a ticket for early dismissal to get in the lunch line.
- Students can earn their way outside on Fridays with a ticket (Mondays-Thursdays do not require a ticket).
- Students can rent lunch recess equipment, when we have the opportunity to go outside, with a ticket (only for that day).
- Students can earn privileges within classrooms and study hall that are specific to those spaces.
All tickets used for these opportunities and privileges are entered into the main drawing in the office for other fun prizes.
7th Grade Field Trip: September 18-20
Students will be visiting Camp Venture, Baker Park Reserve and Feed My Starving Children throughout these three days. Please make sure your student is dressed appropriately for the weather/activity and that they bring a lunch from home each day (unless they requested one from school).
Deca Pop Up Shop at RMS: September 23-27 During Lunch
Spirit Wear Sale: Ends Tuesday, September 24
You and your student(s) can sport your own RMS or Rogers Royals spirit wear! Place your order online at: Rogers Middle School Spirit Wear.
Please note, each item can be ordered with either the RMS logo or a Rogers Royals logo (just select the desired one when placing your order).
Orders will come directly to the school and will be distributed to students to bring home the week of October 7.
Picture Day: Wednesday, September 25
ISD 728 is once again working with Kemmetmueller Photography for picture day. Please click here for more information on how picture day and ordering works.
Attention 7th & 8th Graders!
Parents/Guardians: If you are interested in volunteering at the dance, please email anne.anderson@isd728.org. All volunteers must have a background check on file with ISD 728.
8th Grade Anoka Tech/Anoka Ramsey Field Trip: September 27
All 8th grade students will be taking a field trip to Anoka Tech and Anoka Ramsey for a tour and career fair on Friday, September 27.
We would love to have a few parents join us on this field trip. If you are interested, please sign up here: 8th Grade Field Trip Volunteer - September 27. All volunteers must have an approved background check on file with the district; if you do not have one on file, you will be contacted on how to complete one. Thank you!
2024-2025 Yearbook: Order Yours Today!
Order your yearbook now and save $7 off of the $50 regular price! Plus, get 4 free icons when you personalize! Deal ends September 20th! Click here to place your order!
Rogers Middle School Battle Royal: Apex Leadership Co. is Coming Soon to RMS!
Thank you for your support of Rogers Middle School and the investment you make in your children's lives! We are excited to introduce you to this year's major fundraising initiative: The RMS Battle Royal which will start on September 30th and end on October 11th with the Color Battle event.
Students will be challenged to get donations over 2 weeks from family and friends to help our school. Funds raised will be used for student engagement and staff support. We'll end the 2-week fundraiser with a celebratory color battle event for students who participate in the fundraiser (think of field games, lots of color powder, participant t-shirts, loud music, high energy and fun!).
All students can participate in the activities throughout the two weeks. To be a part of the Color Battle event, students must have raised a minimum of $30 for the school. You can help make our color battle fundraiser successful by connecting your student to potential donors (family/friends) to acquire donations. Every student will receive a unique access code that will grant access to their own donation page. The more the word gets out, the more donations we will likely be able to gather for our school. Thank you again for your continued support!
If you would like to volunteer at the Color Battle event, please sign up here (it is a lot of fun!): 2024 Battle Royal Volunteers - October 11
Note from the Health Office
Please ensure your child has a spare change of clothes available in their locker, in case of illness, injury, or menstrual cycles. We have very limited items available for use. If you have any clothing you wish to donate, please connect with Katie (katelyn.bieniek@isd728.org).
We also don't have snacks available for students who miss a meal. Free breakfast and lunch are available to students.
Students are not allowed to carry medications on themselves on campus. Please reach out to the Health Office with any questions of how to provide medication to your student during the day.
From the RMS Counseling Department
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year!
The Rogers Middle School Counselors are here to support students with their social, emotional and academic needs. We are also here to serve as an advocate for all students and their families.
The RMS Counseling Department includes:
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Angie Grotte
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Counseling Secretary
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Jess Lind-Lamoureux
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5th and 7th Grade Counselor
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Matt Malakowsky
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6th and 8th Grade Counselor
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Sarah Whiting
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Prevention and Intervention Counselor, Grades 5-8
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Holly Fanning
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Prevention and Intervention Counselor, Grades 5-8
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Click here for the RMS Counseling Department website which includes our contact information and more details about the services we provide at RMS.
Pass Page Buyback Volunteers Needed: October 23 & November 1
If a student uses 3 or less of their 18 quarterly passes, they will have the opportunity to turn the remaining ones in for a "pass page buyback" event that will be held on Friday, November 1. Students will spin a wheel to see what prize they've won. If you are interested in donating any items or volunteering for this event, please sign up below. Thank you!
Royal Way Ticket Drawings: Gift Card Donation Request
When students earn Royal Way tickets and turn them in for the weekly drawing, if their name is drawn, they have the opportunity to pick a prize. Would you be willing to donate a $5 gift card to Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts for this drawing to motivate students to always be showing The Royal Way (Be Ready, Be Respectful & Be Responsible)? If so, please have your student bring the gift card to Angie Grotte in the Administration Office. Thank you for your support!
Interested in Volunteering?
If you are interested in volunteering during the upcoming school year, please fill out the 2024-2025 RMS Volunteer Form. Thank you!
**Volunteer applicants will need to pay the processing fee of $10.25 as they progress through the Trusted Employees application process. Background checks are valid for three calendar school years.
School Supply: Thank You!
THANK YOU Rogers Community, for the overwhelming response to our School Supply Request on Facebook! We appreciate your generosity!
The only item we are in need of are zippered binders. If you wish to donate any new zippered binders, please drop them off at RMS anytime during school hours (or your student can bring them to the Administration Office). Again, thank you so much for your incredible support of all of our RMS students!
The Great Body Shop: 5th Grade Health Education Program
Please click here to read more information about this program for your fifth grader.
Empowering Parents: Steps to Foster Healthy Technology Habits in Children
As parents, understanding the appropriate use of cell phones and social media is more crucial than ever. While social media offers some positives, there are indicators that it can also affect the mental health and well-being of young people. Please check out our Parenting for Digital Wellness page for more information on this subject.
Thumbs Up Update
Thumbs Up is excited to announce that we will be continuing to offer our After School Program in both Elk River and Rogers this school year! Our Rogers After School Program is located at the Rogers Activity Center (RAC).
The youth after-school is a safe place for middle & high school students to hang out, build community with one another and have access to mental health resources. In addition to various structured activities, wellness activities, and mental health resources, we also provide snacks, games, books, and craft supplies. We also partner with another nonprofit organization called You're Not Alone to bring in certified therapy dogs each week. Thumbs Up is continuously working to enhance teen mental health educational opportunities through artistic, recreational, and collaborative activities offered through the after-school program.
Last year in Rogers, we averaged 25-40 kids every Wednesday, seeing over 420 student visits within 17 different program days! This year's After School Program
All new teens will need to have a Parent Waiver filled out in order to attend the program and all teens are encouraged to Sign Up prior to attending.
Due to scheduling and our annual 5k/10k on September 21st, the first day we will be open in Rogers will be Oct 1st.
MN Department of Revenue: Tax Relief Programs for Families with Children in Grades K-12
Minnesota has two tax relief programs for families with children in kindergarten through grade 12: the K-12 Education Subtraction, and the K-12 Education Credit. Both programs help lower taxes and may provide a larger refund.
Please visit the Minnesota Department of Revenue’s K-12 Promotional Materials Toolkit for resources for sharing this information with families in your school communities.
Follow RMS on Social Media
Report an Absence, Tardy or Early Release
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Visit Campus Parent Portal and use the top left Menu button to access.
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Click on More.
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Click on Absence Requests.
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Select the students(s) you are reporting absent.
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Use the Excuse dropdown list to choose the reason the student(s) will be absent.
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Choose an Absence Type: full day, arrive late or leave early.
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Enter the absence day and time. If a full day, enter the first and last day the student will not be at school.
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Enter Comments about the reason for absence.
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Click the Submit button at the bottom when finished.
If you need to pick up your student on short notice, call the school directly. Please note: The parking lot is very busy in the afternoon, if you are picking up your child for an early appointment please be aware of this and plan accordingly (before 2:25 is encouraged).
Partnership with Every Meal
We are partnering with Every Meal (formerly The Sheridan Story) to offer a free bag of food to our families every weekend. All students qualify for this food program. If you had previously been receiving these bags and would like to continue, you will need to fill out the form (families have to sign up each year). Please use this link to register: Every Meal Sign Up Form. To ensure your application is processed in a timely manner, please sign your student up with their assigned school. This program is completely free and your family's privacy is protected.
Please contact Angie Grotte (angela.grotte@ isd728.org) with any questions.
ISD 728 CTE (Career & Technical Education) Newsletter
Please click here to read the September CTE Newsletter.
Upcoming Events
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September 24: Spirit Wear Orders Due
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September 25: Picture Day
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September 26: 7th/8th Grade Homecoming Dance
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September 30-October 11: Battle Royal Fundraiser
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October 10, 15 & 16: Conferences
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October 17 & 18: No School (Teacher Convention)
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October 23: Picture Retake Day
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November 1: End of Quarter 1 & Pass Page Buyback
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November 4: No School (Teacher Workshop Day)
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November 5: No School (Staff Development Day)
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November 28-29: No School (Fall Break)
Contact Us!
Principal
Dr. Nicole.Rittenour@isd728.org
Assistant Principal
Danielle.Kohler@isd728.org
Administrative Intern
Samuel.Hines@isd728.org
RMS Office763-241-3550
Attendance Line
763-241-3555 Parent Portal
Counseling Dept.
763-241-3550 x2706
5th/7th Grade - jessica.lindlamoureux@isd728.org
6th/8th Grade - matthew.malakowsky@isd728.org
Health Services
763-241-3550 x2708
Vision Transportation
763-441-4420
Quick Links
Upcoming Events
School Hours
Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
District Website: www.isd728.org
Registration: welcomecenter@isd728.org (763-241-3536)
School Website: www.isd728.org/rms