Happy fall RMS families! We are already one month into the 2024-25 school year! Thank you for taking the time to read about things going on at Rogers Middle School!
Battle Royal - Friday, October 11
Thank you so much for your support of Rogers Middle School! We have currently raised $17,000! The Battle Royal event will happen this Friday, October 11! Think of field games, lots of color powder, participant t-shirts, loud music, high energy and fun! Any student that wishes to participate needs to receive a donation of at least $30 by 8:15 AM on Friday morning, October 11.
Can we hit our next two incentives: $20,000 - students will receive a frozen treat and music during lunch and $30,000 - the sliming of the 8 following staff members: Ms. BK, Officer Zachman, Mr. Donnay, Mr. Wolverton, Ms. Belka, Ms. Allen, Mr. Danielson, and Ms. Schoephoerster!?!?
Thank you again for your support and for making our school such a great place for our students and staff! As a reminder, funds raised from this event will be used for student engagement and staff support.
Conferences - October 10, 15 & 16
VIRTUAL Conferences Only
Thursday, October 10th from 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday, October 16th from 8:00am - 11:30am and 12:30pm - 3:00pm
IN-PERSON Conferences Only
Tuesday, October 15th from 4:00pm - 7:00pm
When you select your day/time, there will be a drop down box for you to choose if you'd like to conference virtually or in-person. Please be sure you are picking the correct date for your conference preference.
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:
Click on the name of your child's teacher. Please limit to two (2) teacher conferences for 6th-8th grade and one (1) teacher conference for 5th grade.
Select the desired date/time for your conference by clicking on "Sign Up."
Submit the requested information.
After you schedule a conference online, the date and time are reserved for you. If you entered your email address correctly, you will receive email confirmation of your conference. Thank you for your support of your child's education.
Conference Appreciation Treat for Our Staff Members - October 15
Conferences are next week! Would you be willing to help provide a treat (beverages and a caramel apple bar) for our amazing teachers during their quick break after school and before conferences start on the 15th? If so, please sign up here.
Please drop off donations to Ann Hedlund (in the front office) on Monday, October 14 or Tuesday, October 15 between 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM. Students can also drop off the items on the cart located outside of Mrs. Hedlund's office before school begins on Monday or Tuesday. Thank you for your donations and for showing our RMS staff members how much we appreciate them!
Spirit Wear Update
If you ordered spirit wear at the beginning of the school year, your order will be sent home with your student on Thursday, October 10 or Friday, October 11.
No School Reminder: Wednesday, October 16 through Friday, October 18
We look forward to seeing you at conferences on Wednesday, October 16 if you signed up to attend! We hope your student enjoys a few days off and we will see them back in the building on Monday, October 21!
Student Picture Galleries Are Online!
If your student had their picture taken at RMS on September 25, you should have received an email from Kemmetmueller Photography on how to view these photos. Please click here for more information.
Picture retake day is Wednesday, October 23 and students will be called down alphabetically by last name to the front entryway area.
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 for this event, please sign up below. Thank you!
Rogers Middle School will be hosting our book fair in the Media Center Monday, October 28 through Friday, November 1. For more information, please click here.
Accepted Forms of Payment (please don't forget the 8.775% tax!)
Cash
Credit/Debit Card
eWallet (cashless and no contact option) 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. ***
Free and easy setup, instant access to funds, and secure, contactless checkout
If you have an eWallet with a balance from last school year, please create a new eWallet (using the same email address you used last year to create the account) and these remaining funds should be rolled over to this year's 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).
Scholastic Book Fair Volunteers: October 28 - November 1
We are in need of volunteers for preview and purchase days. If you are willing, please sign up for a shift: 2024 Fall RMS Book Fair Volunteers - Sign Up. Thank you in advance for your help!
Library Book Due Dates and Overdue Books
Here at RMS library books are only due once per month, always on the first Tuesday of each month when school is in session. Students are responsible for returning or renewing their books on time. They do receive several reminders via Schoology and the Morning Show leading up to monthly due dates, and students have many opportunities to renew and/or return books during the school day.
As middle schoolers, our communication about library books is primarily handled through the student. Weekly emails are sent to students if they have overdue library books so they should be checking their school emails regularly. When students have lost, damaged, or overdue library books, we expect them to communicate this information home to parents. Students may request we email home or they can call parents to inform them of any issues that need to be taken care of related to library books. Students may not check out any new library books until the overdue book is returned, renewed, or paid for if lost.
Books that are extremely overdue (one month or more overdue) will be considered lost and must be paid for. Students with lost or damaged book fees may not check out any new books until fees have been paid. Lost materials that are found within 30 days of payment will receive a full refund.
All lost book fees may be paid with cash in the RMS Media Center or via Campus Fees in Parent Portal.
Did you know that RMS has its own morning show? If you would like to view any of the episodes, please click here: Good Morning RMS! Thank you to Mr. Houselog and his team of his students for producing this fantastic show twice every week!
7th Grade Field Trip
7th Graders at Rogers Middle School started the year with a field trip to Baker Park Reserve and Camp Venture for outdoor learning, and Feed My Starving Children to volunteer. Our teachers and chaperones reflected each day on how their groups had been engaged and excited about the activities. We had so much fun watching them at Baker get more comfortable at the pond with the insects and minnows they caught, hearing the encouragement at the archery field, and getting a little goofy during voyageur life.
Our Venture experience challenged students to work together as a team during ground games. Students were also encouraged to push themselves to try difficult and scary things as they attempted a rope or rock wall. Those who made it to the top experienced a zipline ride. Thank you to our parent volunteers; this trip could not have been possible without you. Feed My Starving Children provided lots of fun all while giving back.
Choir Day at Target Field
On Saturday, September 28th, members of the RMS 8th Grade Choir participated in Choir Day with the Minnesota Twins, joining hundreds of other students in the singing of our National Anthem prior to the game. It was a great event!
Thank You Volunteers!
We would like to give a big shout out to everyone who has volunteered their time at RMS this school year! We appreciate you and your help! Special thanks to the following volunteers:
7th Grade Field Trip Volunteers
8th Grade Field Trip Volunteers
Classroom Volunteers
Picture Day Volunteers
At-Home Volunteers
7th/8th Grade Dance Volunteers
Pass Page Buyback Donation Volunteers
And thanks in advance to our color battle volunteers, anyone bringing in treats for conferences and/or pass page buyback donations!
Lost & Found
Please make sure your student is labeling their belongings with their first and last name. Our lost and found area is getting full! If your student is missing anything, please have them stop by to see if they can find their item. Items not claimed will be donated in the near future.
Mental Health Telehealth
New for the 24/25 school year, RMS will be providing a space, depending on availability, for students to complete a virtual mental health appointment with their provider. RMS will use the Office Conference Room, when available, between the hours of 8:45am - 2:30pm.
Requirements:
Only virtual mental health appointments are authorized to participate in this program.
Families must provide a Release of Information to the school for the provider that will be virtually meeting with the student.
Once the Telehealth Form is submitted, RMS will confirm with families if we are able to accommodate the virtual appointment request.
Campus Fees: Class Fees, Fines & Field Trips
Please remember to check Campus Parent Portal for any fees that your student(s) may have. Any fees that are not paid by the end of the school year will be sent to collections. If you need assistance or have any questions regarding fees, please contact Debbie Beach at 763-241-3550 x2707 or via email: debra.beach@isd728.org.
Note from the Health Office
Please click here to read October updates from the health office.
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!
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 the October edition of Parenting for Digital Wellness.
Please click here to read the October 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.
