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RMS ENews 10/13/23
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Friday, October 13
Important Dates for Trimester 1
- October 16: Parent/Teacher Conference, 3:20-7:30 p.m.
- October 18: Staff Development, No School
- October 19-20: MEA, No school
- October 26: Parent/Teacher Conferences, 3:20-7:30 p.m.
- November 22: Conference Conversion Day, No school
- November 23-24: Thanksgiving Break, No School, District Closed
- November 30: End of Trimester 1
- December 1: Staff Planning and Grading, No School
- December 4: Staff Development Day, No School
Complete 2023-24 Middle School Digital Day Calendar
Roosevelt Middle School's Activities Calendar
Reminder: No School next week; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, October 18-20
October 16 and 26: Fall Conference Sign-Up
October 16 and 26, 3:20-7:30 p.m.
This fall we will be offering two nights of conferences with two interaction styles.
- Monday, October 16, will take place in person at RMS.
- Thursday, October 26, conferences will be held virtually.
Each evening will require a conference time slot sign-up through My Conference Time
In-Person Conferences (Monday, October 16): Schedule a time to meet with your desired staff member at Roosevelt Middle School.
Virtual Conferences (Thursday, October 26): Schedule a time for a virtual conference with your desired staff member. Look for the confirmation email once you schedule your virtual conference with each teacher. The confirmation email will give a link that you will need to click on at your conference time to meet virtually with the teacher.
Please SAVE the confirmation e-mail as it provides the link to start your conference at the designated time.
Parent Directions To Begin A Conference
To respect the privacy of other families, conferences will begin at the designated time.
If you have any questions, please call 763-506-5860.
Online Help Options
Enroll by October 31 for Tech Protect:
Device Protection Plan available for families with students assigned district Chromebooks
Enrollment for the 2023-24 school year is now open until October 31
As careful as students and schools are, accidents do happen each year - and hundreds of Chromebooks are returned at the end of the school year with damages.
Families have the option to enroll in the Device Protection Plan until October 31.
The Technology Protection Plan is optional; it is not required, however, by electing not to participate in the Protection Plan, families may be required to reimburse the school district for the replacement or repair of damaged Chromebooks assigned to their student/s. Damaged or broken screens may cost between $50 to $150 depending on parts needed; or the replacement cost for the entire device could be up to $410.
Families can opt-in to the Device Protection Plan by logging into A-HConnect, and selecting "My Student Information," and "Fees." Parents must select or decline coverage under the Device Protection Plan.
- The plan cost is $20 per student or $60 per family per school year.
- If the student qualifies for free or reduced-price school meals in the 2023-24 school year, the cost of the Protection Plan will be reduced to $0.
- Repairs with the Protection Plan are subject to a $15 deductible.
Procedural Expectations for Picking Up Your Student Early
If you will be picking up your student(s) early please follow this procedure:
- Calling and leaving a message on the attendance line; 763-506-5806
- Enter the pick-up time and reason in ParentVue
- Have your student bring a note to the attendance office in the morning
- We request a half days notice whenever possible if you are picking up your student
- The cut-off time to pick up your student is 2:30 p.m.
- Parking in front of the school to pick up your student ends at 2:30 p.m.
- If we are not notified prior, it will take longer to get your student out of lunch or class
Following this procedure helps the office prepare for your arrival and helps you get to your destination on time.
A huge thank you to those of you that have been following these procedures! If you are unclear of our procedural expectations please feel free to call us.
Volunteer News
We need 1 more chaperone for the 7th & 8th grade Marching Band on Fri Oct 27 as they march in the Anoka Kid Parade.
Snack donations are needed for our Marching Band students after the parade on Sat Oct 28: Band Snacks for 10/28
We need more volunteers for our Spanish classes as they celebrate Day of the Dead on Th Nov 2.
Donations are being requested to support our student in sewing class: Sewing Material Donations
To become an RMS volunteer please complete/update your
RMS Volunteer Application & Background Check Permission
Any questions please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Jenny Johnson, JenniferA.Johnson@ahschools.us
763-506-5970
Thanks for supporting our students & staff.
Upcoming Classes
6th grade Girls' Volleyball
This is a modified league that introduces girls to the game of volleyball. Players will learn the basics of volleyball with an emphasis on skill development. Teams are formed based on each player’s skill level. Teams practice after school and compete against other Anoka-Hennepin middle schools. Activity bus available M-Th.
7th and 8th grade Boys' Basketball
In this competitive basketball league, players will learn the skills and strategies of basketball with an emphasis on participation, teamwork and safety. Based on registration numbers, A and B level teams will be formed based on each player’s skill level. Teams practice after school and compete against other Anoka-Hennepin middle schools. Activity bus available.
Learn to Paint Miniature Models
Receive professional guidance on properly using model paint and finish the class with a complete miniature for take-home. Ongoing classes offer different skills such as skin-tone painting, metallic, and fur. This is a beginner-friendly course that needs no previous skills. Models can focus on a tabletop gaming theme, but also shift to other interests such as: cars, animals, or other art topics.
Ski Club - REGISTRATION OPENS October 16!
This club gives Anoka Hennepin School District Middle School students the opportunity to ski and snowboard as a group and develop their skills in these exhilarating sports. Ski/Snowboard Club strives to provide a venue for wholesome outdoor activity for our young people during the winter months. The club will visit Wild Mountain, Trollhaugen and Powder Ridge on scheduled Fridays in the months of December, January and February. Membership is open to Middle School students regardless of their skill level. Lessons and equipment rentals are also available at the ski hills. Students will be transported by bus to and from the ski hills. Please contact the Community Education Office at your middle school if you have a season pass at Wild Mountain and/or Trollhaugen.
Weight Training and Conditioning
Do you like to workout? Is it time to get in shape or stay in shape? Join us in this fun and educational fitness class. Learn the proper way to use equipment and design a workout routine to help you reach your personal goals
Roosevelt Middle School Yearbooks for Sale
Parent Engage 360 Podcast Episode 36:
Parent involvement in schools
In the latest episode of the Parent Engage 360 Podcast, host Liz Burgard, district parent involvement coordinator, was joined by Coon Rapids High School principal John Peña and volunteer services coordinator Danille Callahan to discuss the importance of parent involvement in schools.
In the episode, Peña and Callahan discussed their experiences both as parents and in their current roles, and the importance of parents/guardians being involved in their child’s educational journey in a number of ways.
Tune in to the Parent Engage 360 Podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or at ahschools.us/parentengage360. The podcast is also now available on Spotify, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio and Samsung Podcasts.
Volunteering and getting involved
Anoka-Hennepin values parent involvement in education and is committed to offering resources to meet the changing needs of parents and families. The district invites parents/guardians and community members to volunteer or participate on committees as a meaningful way to get involved with the district.
To learn more about becoming a volunteer in Anoka-Hennepin, please visit ahschools.us/volunteer.
If you are interested in joining a district committee, there are four committees in need of more members. Learn more about district committees.
The Parent Engage 360 Podcast aims to provide parents and guardians with knowledge from experts in chemical health, mental health, internet safety and more, as well as the tools needed to support their children. Anoka-Hennepin hopes that providing timely and helpful information through the Parent Engage 360 podcast series will strengthen the bond between school and home with resources parents and guardians can use and share with others.
Tips for Health Social Media Use for Parents/guardians and Students
It is important for both parents/guardians and students to regularly check in with their social media use and interactions.
In a blog post from icanhelp.net titled, “Back to School, But Let's Chat About Social Media First,” parents and students are provided with five tips on having a healthy relationship with social media.
For Parents: The Protector’s Playbook
Timing is Everything
Privacy 101
Parental Tools
Trust, Don’t Hover
Friend or Foe?
For Students: Digital Citizenship Skills for Gen Z
Block Wisely
Curate Your Circle
Digital Detox
Respond to Harm
Bridge the Generation Gap
Read the full blog post, which provides more detail on each of the five tips.
Important School Phone Numbers
- Main Office: 763-506-5800
- Absence Line: 763-506-5806
- Attendance Office: 763-506-5961
- Student Services & Registration: 763-506-5960
- Community Education: 763-506-5812
- Child Nutrition: 763-506-5811
- Health Office: 763-506-5978
- Volunteer Services: 763-506-5970
- Help Desk: 763-506-HELP (4357)
Useful Links
- Attendance Process
- Access your Student's Lunch Account
- Health Services Practices
- Locating your Student's Bus Information
- Middle School Digital Day Calendar
- Office Procedures
- Report a Student's Absence Online
- RMS Essential Information
- RMS Traffic Flow Procedures
- SchoolPay Fee Directions
- Visitors and School Safety
Upcoming Events and Items of Interest
Check out Roosevelt Middle School's Activities Calendar.
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