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February 2024

 

Happy February! Can you believe we are already over halfway done with the 2023-2024 school year?!? Thank you for sharing your student(s) with us every school day and thanks for taking the time to read about things going on at RMS! Have a great rest of your week!

Update from Dr. Rittenour

District Chess Tournament Registration - 5th Grade Students - Forms due Friday, February 16

The 13th Annual District Chess Tournament is being held at Parker Elementary on Saturday, February 24 from 8:30am - 1:30pm and is open to all students in grades 2-5.  If your student is interested in being a part of this exciting competition, please complete the registration form and return the form along with the $5 non-refundable fee to the Parker Elementary office by Friday, February 16.  Forms can also be mailed to "Chess Tournament" at Parker Elementary, 500 School St. NW, Elk River, MN 55330.

5th and 6th Grade Dance & Activity Night - Friday, February 23 from 3:00-4:30 PM

Student Council is sponsoring a 5th/6th Grade Dance and Activity Night (food, music, obstacle course, and basketball) on Friday, February 23. 

The cost is $10 to get in (which includes two complimentary food tickets).  Pizza, beverages, and other refreshments will be available for purchase. 

If you would like to volunteer at this event, please email anne.anderson@isd728.org for more information.

Thumbs Up for Mental Health: Teen After-School Program in Rogers - Every Wednesday

Thumbs Up serves all middle and high school students from any school or homeschool. The Rogers teen after-school program is now open weekly every Wednesday from 2:15 pm to 5:00 pm at the Rogers Activity Center. Weekly no-cost mental health activities include: Therapy Dogs from You’re Not Alone, mindfulness activities, and access to mental health resources. Other activities include a fully stocked art space, games, puzzles, crafts, and an area to work on homework.

The program also provides complimentary snacks to students. To sign up, please fill out this parent or guardian waiver form. For more information about our programs, visit our website or call our office at 763-355-9132. 

Skatetime PE Unit - Permission Slips & Payment due by February 29

Beginning on March 11-22, 2024, our PE classes will be participating in an in-house skating program.  The skates will be delivered directly to the school.  Due to insurance purposes, we will be exclusively using Skatetime's skates. The fee for this unit will be $12 per student which can be paid online through Campus Parent Portal or by sending exact cash in an envelope labeled with "Skatetime," your student's first and last name and their PE teacher's name (checks are not accepted and we are not able to provide change).

Your student will be bringing home a permission slip which you need to sign off on and have your student return to their PE teacher.  Please also have your student watch for a questionnaire to complete in their PE Course in Schoology regarding information on shoe size. If your student misplaces their permission slip, you can access a copy here: Skatetime Permission Slip.

ISD 728's 8th Annual Cultural Potluck: Thursday, February 29 from 5:30-7:30 PM at Salk 

ISD 728 is hosting their 8th Annual Cultural Potluck on Thursday, February 29th from 5:30-7:30 PM at Salk Middle School. ISD 728 students and families are all welcome! Bring a dish to share and enjoy the entertainment!

ROADS Education Foundation - Pasta for a Purpose - Thursday, February 29 from 5:00-7:30 PM

The ROADS Education Foundation gives out scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Rogers as well as classroom grants to schools in the Southern Cluster of ISD 728. Please consider attending this event or supporting virtually by donating or participating in the silent auction.

Quarter 2 Coding PSA Contest Winners

Students in Mrs. LeMoine's Coding class took part in a Digital Citizenship Public Service Announcement video and poster contest in collaboration with the Media Specialist, Mrs. Allen. The Quarter 2 winners were: Cayla Henry (Cyberbullying Poster), Kendall Anderson (Cyberbullying Video), Juniper Duke (Online Safety Poster), Eli Holt (Online Safety Poster), Lincoln Rekucki (Online Safety Video), Garret Stanchfield (Online Safety Poster), Drake Swerdfiger (Online Safety Video), and Westen Hamann (Netiquette Poster). Congratulations to this quarter's winners!

Scholastic Book Fair Volunteers Needed: March 11-20

The Scholastic book fair is next month and we are in need of volunteers for preview and purchase days.  If you are able, please sign up for a volunteer shift here: 2024 Spring RMS Book Fair Volunteers - Sign Up.  All volunteers need to have an approved background check on file with the district before volunteering.  Thank you in advance for your help!

Conference Sign Up - Coming Soon!

Conferences are quickly approaching next month on Thursday, March 14 and Tuesday, March 19 from 4:00-6:30 PM.  Please watch for a Campus Messenger that will be sent home in the near future regarding how to sign up to attend conferences. 

Conference Donations - March 14

Would you be willing to help provide our amazing teachers with a meal before conferences on Thursday, March 14?  If so, please sign up here: March 14 Conference Dinner Donation Sign Up.

Pass Page Buyback Volunteers Needed - April 4

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 Thursday, April 4. Students will spin a wheel to see what prize they've won. If you are interested in donating any items or voluteering for this event, please sign up below.  Thank you!

Thank You 2nd Quarter Pass Page Buyback Volunteers!

We would like to say thank you to all of the individuals who donated items (Lindsey Bye, Amie Weaver, Carissa Princer, Leslie DeNinno) for our Quarter 2 pass page buyback event and to all the individuals who volunteered to help sort and/or pass out prizes (Maria Quinn, Janelle Skinner, Kristine Niznik, Ann Pulling, Sarah Cook, Betsy Risk & Carissa Princer)!  We appreciated your generosity and help!

Rogers Royals Cheerleading Tryouts for 2024/25 School Year 

Hello middle school families! I am reaching out to provide you with some information about Rogers Royals Cheerleading tryouts for the 2024/25 school year.

Here are some important dates to put on your calendar if you have a student who is interested in trying out for one of our cheer teams:

Pre-Tryout Meeting - March 11 at RHS in room C101

  • 6:00pm for current 4th-7th graders
  • 7:00pm for current 8th-11th graders

This meeting is open to any prospective cheerleading candidate and their parents. We will go over what tryouts will look like and what it is like to be a member of the Rogers Cheer team, including program expectations. Anyone trying out should attend.

Open Gyms - March 13, 20, & 21, 7:00pm at RHS in the Den

  • Open gyms will be held prior to tryouts and are open to anyone interested in learning what goes into cheerleading and/or practicing their skills in preparation for tryouts. It will be mostly unstructured time to practice cheerleading skills, including jumps, tumbling, and some basic stunting. Coach Rowley will be in attendance for supervision.
  • Be sure to wear comfortable practice clothing that is not too big and baggy, as well as clean athletic/cheerleading shoes.

Tryouts - April 1, 2, and 4, 2024 at RHS in the Dance Studio

  • Tryouts run for three days and attendance is required for all three of the days if your student is trying out for the team. The first two days, candidates will learn the material and go over everything they need to know for tryouts. The third day will be the judging portion of tryouts. Team selections will then be made after tryouts conclude.
  • Students need to sign-up to try out. Please make sure you review the entirety of the Tryout Packet, which you can view on our website: https://www.rogerscheerleading.com/tryouts/tryout-info

Sports Physical

  • Varsity candidates (those entering 9th next year) are highly encouraged to have a current sports physical on file with the activities office. Physicals can be hand delivered to the Activities Office ar RHS, or you may email a digital copy to  joann.gellerman@isd728.org.  

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Cheers! Meredith Rowley (Rogers Royals Cheerleading Coach)

5th Grade District Track & Field Day Volunteers Needed - June 3

It's time for the annual 5th grade track and field day! All 5th grade students at schools in the ISD 728 district will have the opportunity to participate. 

The event will take place at Elk River High School.  RMS needs to have the following volunteer spots filled: 5th Grade Track & Field - 16 Volunteers Needed - June 3. All volunteers will need to have an approved background check on file with the district.  Please note there will be volunteers from all ISD 728 schools that house 5th grade students.  Thank you for your interest!

Families of 5th graders - please watch for more information coming home soon regarding a t-shirt order for this event.

Order Your 2023-2024 Yearbook

Click here to place your student's yearbook order: 2023-2024 RMS Yearbook.

From the Counseling Department

The RMS Counseling Department is launching new social/emotional student support groups soon.  

There are openings in the following groups: Coping Skills for Anxiety, Building Resiliency, Building Champions (leadership skills), Friendship Skills and Academic Skills.  

If you would like to discuss whether one of these groups would be a good fit for your child, contact Sarah Whiting: sarah.whiting@isd728.org

HOSA Future Health Professionals

Are you interested in a career in healthcare? HOSA is the club for you!! There is still time to join HOSA for the 2023 - 2024 school year. HOSA Future Health Professionals is a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) that focuses 100% on healthcare and building the talent pipeline for all types of health careers. HOSA is open to students grade 6 and beyond! More information regarding HOSA FHP can be found here.

The next conference is the State Leadership Conference (SLC). SLC is an opportunity to embark on your journey to healthcare. There are a variety of activities at SLC; hands-on educational sessions, college and career expo, an extensive competitive events program, networking with industry professionals, and a dance and awards and recognition sessions to celebrate your accomplishments! There is something for everyone even if you don't want to compete!

State Leadership Conference Info:

  • Registration closes: March 1, 2024
  • Conference dates: Sunday April 7, 2024 - Tuesday April 9, 2024
  • Location: Best Western Kelly Inn - 100 4th Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301 attached to the River's Edge Convention Center
  • Cost: $100 plus hotel, $25 if you are a new student for State and National Dues - NO Refunds

Contact Bryana Renner (bryana.renner@isd728.org), District Wide HOSA Future Health Professionals Advisor, with any questions. 

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 with any questions,  angela.grotte@ isd728.org.

ISD 728 CTE (Career & Technical Education) Newsletter

Please click here to read the February CTE Newsletter.   

Upcoming Events

  • February 19: No School (Presidents' Day)

  • March 14 & 19: Conferences (4-6:30 PM)

  • March 25-29: No School (Spring Break)

  • April 4: End of 3rd Quarter

  • April 5: No School (Teacher Workshop Day)

  • April 9-11: 5th-8th Grade Reading MCAs

  • April 16-18: 5th Grade Math MCAs

  • April 23-25: 6th-8th Grade Math MCAs

  • April 30-May 1: 5th & 8th Grade Science MCAs

  • May 27: No School (Memorial Day)

  • June 5: Last Day of School!