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March 2025

Just think, 3 months from now, your student will be gearing up for summer vacation! This school year is flying by and we are thankful for each day we see your student(s) at Rogers Middle School!  Thank you for supporting your student(s) and for taking a few minutes to read about updates at our school!  Don't forget to 'spring ahead' this weekend!

Lost and Found Items - Will be Donated Tomorrow, Thursday, March 6th

Please have your student stop by the lost and found area.  All remaining items will be donated tomorrow, Thursday, March 6.

Scholastic Book Fair: March 10 - 13

Rogers Middle School will be hosting a book fair in the Media Center Monday, March 10 through Thursday, March 13.  For more information, please click here.  The book fair will also be open for families to shop on Tuesday, March 11 from 4:00-6:30 PM (during in-person conferences).  

  • We are in need of 13 more volunteers! If you are interested, please sign up for a shift here: 2025 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!
  • Accepted Forms of Payment (please don't forget the 8.775% tax!)
    • Cash
    • Credit/Debit Card
    • eWallet: Create an eWallet Account Here 
      • Please note: If there are any remaining eWallet funds, they can only be spent online at Scholastic or at a future Scholastic book fair (RMS will be having one more book fair in May). 
        • Free and easy setup, instant access to funds, and secure, contactless checkout
        • If you have an eWallet with a balance from a prior fair, please create a new eWallet (using the same email address you used to create the account) and these remaining funds will be rolled over to this book fair 
  • 5th Grade Families: Please note that our fair is a middle school book fair spanning grades 5-8, which means there will be a wide selection of books spanning the various ages of middle school readers. Please talk with your student(s) about books they should or should not purchase from our fair. You can preview the flyer of the books guaranteed to be at our fair (this is not ALL books, but provides a good idea of the selection).

Staff Conference Dinner - March 11

Thank you to everyone who has signed up to help provide a pasta dinner for 60 of our staff members on Tuesday, March 11 during their 3-3:45 PM break.  There are still a few more slots available if you are interested in providing a donation: sign up here! 

If you wish to make a cash donation (sorry but we are unable to accept checks), please put your donation in an envelope marked with "Conference Dinner Donation" and have your student drop it to either Ann Hedlund (front attendance office) or Angie Grotte (Administration Office) by this Friday, March 7. If other arrangements are needed, please email  anne.anderson@isd728. org. 

Conference Sign Up: March 11 (in-person) or March 13 (virtual) from 4:00-6:30 PM

  • 5th Grade Conferences:
    • NOTE:  Conferences are optional. Parents/Guardians are allowed to sign up for one (1) timeslot with your students' homeroom teacher. Additionally, if you are interested in reserving time with your child's specialist teacher (PhyEd, Art, Music) please email that teacher directly to set up an appointment.
  • 6th - 8th Grade Conferences:
    • Parents/Guardians will be able to sign up for two (2) timeslots with any teacher you would like to conference with.

There will be a drop down box for you to choose if you'd like to conference in-person or virtually.   Please choose the conference date that coincides with the type of conference you would like to attend.  Also, some teachers may not be available during these specific dates.  If there is not a sign up available for a teacher that you are interested in meeting with, please email that teacher for additional information about your student. 

To schedule your preferred time for a parent-teacher conference, go to  https://www. myconferencetime.com/rogersms/ .  The conference sign up closes on Tuesday, March 11.

5th Grade Track & Field Day T-Shirt Orders Due By The End of the Week!

We have a special opportunity for your 5th grade student to purchase a keepsake t-shirt that they will wear at the district track and field day on Monday, June 2 to show off their Royal Pride!  Shirts must be ordered by the end of this week and classroom teachers have sent home instructions on how to order a shirt if you have not yet done so. Thank you!

5th Grade Students: Band/Choir Recruitment Concert - March 13

Mr. Parr, Mr. Rauen and all of the 6th grade students are getting ready for the annual 5th grade band/choir recruitment concert which will be held during school hours on March 13.  This concert allows all 5th grade students the opportunity to see both the band and choir students perform before making their decision on if they want to register for band, choir or combo for their 6th grade school year.  

No School Reminder: March 14-21

There is no school on Friday, March 14 (Staff Development Day) through Friday, March 21 (Spring Break).  We will see students back in the building on Monday, March 24!

Change War: March 24 - April 3 (During Lunches)

The teacher's jar with the highest total at the end will complete one of the following challenges: get slimed, get pied in the face, or dress wacky for the day. Students will get to vote on the challenge!

Pennies increase a jar's total, while nickels, dimes and quarters will deduct from a jar's total. 

The money raised by this event will be used by Student Council to help get a school store started, buy items for lunch and recess, host events like dances, and purchase items for other student activities here at RMS.

3rd Quarter Pass Page Buyback Volunteers Needed

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 3. 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!

Extra Change of Clothes - ALL Students

As the weather warms up, teachers are bringing your students outside! Please ensure your student has an extra pair of clothes in their locker in case they need to change their wet or dirty clothes from being outside. If you have any clothes you wish to donate to the Health Office, please connect with Mrs. Bieniek (katelyn.bieniek@isd728.org) or Mrs. Donley (sandra.donley@isd728.org). 

From the Health Office

Please click here to read a note from our health office.

I Love to Read Month

First Annual Battle of the Books

Congratulations to the first place team in our very first ever Battle of the Books: Felicity Deutsch, Jordan Kvamme and Brooke Kro!

Battle of the Books is a trivia-style reading competition that all of the middle schools in ISD728 launched this school year. Questions came from this year's Maud Hart Lovelace Nominees. Students picked their team of three, read the books and then competed against each other for the title of RMS building champion! Our winning team will move on to a district level match-up with the winning teams from the other middle schools!

MCA Reminders

MCA season is fast approaching! A few reminders for families:

  • Students will need a fully charged Chromebook each day of testing
  • WIRED headphones are required (wireless headphones are not allowed)
  • NO Cell phones, Smart Watches/Wearable Technology or Bluetooth Headphones are allowed in the classroom during testing

For more information about our district assessment programs, please visit the District Assessment Program Page.

2024-2025 Yearbook: Order Yours Today!

Click here to place your yearbook order!

Campus Fees: Class Fees, Fines & Field Trips

Please check your student's fee tab on Campus Parent Portal to make sure you do not have any outstanding classroom or field trip fees for the 24-25 school year.  Note that these fees will be sent to collections, if not paid, sometime in October of 2025 (the 25-26 school year).  If you would need assistance in paying these, please click here. If you need further assistance or have any questions regarding fees, please contact Debbie Beach at 763-241-3550 x2707 or via email: debra.beach@isd728.org.  

District Wide Cultural Event: April 1

The annual District Wide Cultural Event will be held on Tuesday, April 1st from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Westwood Elementary.  There will not be a potluck but rather guests will go around to tables to learn about different cultures in our community.  If you want to join the Cultural Fashion Show, present your culture at a table, or have any questions, please reach out to: yuko.larson@isd728.org.

5th & 6th Grade Activity Night - Thanks for coming!

Thank you to all the 5th and 6th grade students who attended the dance and activity night!  And a big thanks to Student Council, Mrs. Allen and Ms. Bouten for putting on such a great event!  We hope everyone had a fun time hanging out with friends, dancing, and racing through the inflatable obstacle course!  Thank you also to all of our amazing volunteers: Student Council, RMS staff members and all of our parent volunteers!

Parenting for Digital Wellness

As parents, understanding the appropriate use of cell phones and social media is more crucial than ever.  Please click here to read more information from the district.

ISD 728 CTE (Career & Technical Education) Newsletter

Please click here to read the March CTE Newsletter.   

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. 

Upcoming Events

  • March 11 & 13: Evening Conferences
  • March 14: No School (Staff Development Day)
  • March 17-21: No School (Spring Break)
  • April 3: End of 3rd Quarter
  • April 4: No School (Teacher Workshop)
  • April 18: No School (Good Friday) 
  • May 26: No School (Memorial Day)
  • June 5: Last Day of School