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RMS ENews 4/14/23
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Friday, April 14, 2023
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, April 18
- Math MCA Testing, all grades
Tuesday, April 25
- Reading MCA testing, all grades
Tuesday, May 2
- Science MCA testing, grade 8 only
Thursday, May 4 through Saturday, May 6
- Spring Musical, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 9
- Royal Arts and Academics Community Engagement Night, 5-7 p.m., more information to come!
Thursday, May 11
- Grade 7 Choir Concert, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 16
- Grade 6 Orchestra Concert, 6:30 p.m.
- Grade 7 Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 18
- Grade 6 Choir Concert, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 23
- Grade 6 Band Concert, 6:30 p.m.
- Grade 7 Band Concert, 8 p.m.
Monday, May 29
- No School, District Closed, Holiday
Thursday, June 1
- Grade 8 Music Concert - RMS Rocks at Blaine High School, 7 p.m.
Monday, June 5
- Grade 6 Field Trip - More information to come
Tuesday, June 6
- Grade 7 Field Trip - More information to come
Wednesday, June 7
- Grade 8 Field Trip - More information to come
Thursday, June 8
- Last day of School
Parents and Guardians,
Spring is upon us and we are well into the last trimeter of the 2022-2023 school year. As we finish the school year we remain focused on a positive school climate and culture. At RMS we believe that creating a positive culture is something that kids, staff and families create together.
We are talking in our advisory class and throughout the day about the importance and power of the words that come out of our mouths. We are focusing on teaching students to know the importance of what they say and to report language of harassment when they hear it in the halls or in the classrooms.
As a staff we are also focused on listening for hurtful words, stopping them, and teaching kids why any harassing language can be hurtful, damaging, and can ruin a student’s middle school experience.
Please take a moment and talk to your kids about the power of their words and how harassing language negatively impacts others - even if they think the are “joking”.
The RMS community of students, staff, and families is incredible. Staying great will take all of us working together to help remind each other that we are all a part of creating a strong school culture.
To help with this conversation we have included a link to our school district policy on the language of harassment.
The 2022-23 Anoka Hennepin Schools - School Handbook has resources and information for you. You will find Policy 413.0: Harassment, Violence and Discrimination Policy begins on page 35.
MCA Testing
Our students will be taking the Math MCA on Tuesday, April 18. Please help us make sure your student charges their chromebook Monday night. We don't have extra chargers or chromebooks if your student's chromebook doesn't have enough charge for the assessment.
Other helpful hints. Sleep makes a big difference. Please ensure your student is getting good rest Monday night and they wake up ready for Tuesday! Food. This is essential. Helping your student eat a good breakfast, whether at home or school, will help them feel better for the day.
Thank You Volunteers
April 17-21 is Volunteer Appreciation Week. Our staff and students would like to thank you for volunteering at RMS!
Whether you are able to volunteer all year long or once for an event, you make a difference!
Thank you for supporting our school. The time you give has a positive impact on the lives of our students.
So far this school year RMS Volunteers have volunteered over 870 hours!
THANK YOU!!
Volunteering at RMS
Our students are working hard on their Spring Musical: Matilda Jr. Volunteers are needed to support these actors for all cast rehearsals and during each performance. There are many shifts to pick from and volunteers for the shows receive a free ticket! Performances are Thursday, May 4, Friday, May 5, and Saturday May 6...each night needs 9 volunteers.
Volunteers are needed to help with our Royal Arts & Academics Night set up from 3-5pm on Tuesday May 9th.
Volunteers are needed to support our RMS hosted track meet at Blaine High School on Tuesday, May 16th from 3:45-6pm.
Our Family & Consumer Sciences staff are asking for donations to support students for the 2023-24 school year. RMS Sewing Donations
Current RMS Volunteer log in and sign up: MyVolunteerPage.com
Please complete/update your RMS Volunteer Application & Background Check Permission for this school year.
Any questions reach out to our volunteer coordinator, Jenny Johnson JenniferA.Johnson@ahschools.us
Thanks for supporting RMS.
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Before School Activities at the RMS Library for April
We continue to bring exciting opportunities to your student before school in the library. For April, the weekly themes will include movement, the five senses, music, and flight. Check out the RMS Library website to learn more about all the library has to offer.
Students Staying for School Activities and Events Beyond the School Day
We have a spring filled with great activities and events at Roosevelt Middle School. To make these activities safe and enjoyable for all families, we want to remind you that a parent/guardian must accompany their student(s) when attending after-school and evening events.
Our primary goal at RMS is for your family to have a great experience!
ParentVue App Reminder
A remember that the ParentVue app offers parents/guardians access to student's attendance, grades, and other valuable information. The ParentVue app can be a great tool to help guide regular check-in conversations with your student about their progress in their classes. The app is available to download on your phone. You may also find the same information through the "Lock and Key" by going to our Roosevelt Middle School website. If you have trouble logging in, please contact 763-506-HELP.
Universal Schools Meals Program to Begin in the Fall of 2023
On March 17, the Minnesota Legislature approved and the Governor signed a bill providing “Universal School Meals,” which means every student may receive free breakfast and lunch beginning in the fall of 2023. The program will cover one breakfast and one lunch for every student, however ala carte and other meal choices will not be covered.
Families will need to continue purchasing meals for their students for the remainder of this school year, as the new bill will not forgive or pay for any meal debt accrued before Sept. 2023.
If your family needs immediate assistance with free or reduced-priced meals, or access to other educational benefits (such as high school athletics and activity fees; ACT, SAT and AP fees; Comcast internet and SNAP membership discounts; Xcel Energy account assistance and more), please visit ahschools.us/childnutrition to complete an application.
The district’s child nutrition program is working to provide details for all families in preparation for the 2023-24 school year. Stay tuned to your back to school communications for specific details about this benefit for your family in the summer of 2023.
Parent Engage 360 Podcast Episode 31:
Body Image and Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating
There are many factors that may impact the way we feel about ourselves and the way we show up each day, and one of these factors that impact many, including students is body image.
Adults and teens alike are presented with body image media on a daily basis through various forms of traditional and social media which can have a mental and physical impact on an individual. In this episode of the Parent Engage 360 Podcast, Liz Burgard, Anoka-Hennepin's parent involvement coordinator, hopes to connect parents and guardians with resources if they suspect their child may be experiencing body dysmorphia or even eating disorders.
The most common types parents might hear or think about are anorexia or bulimia. But there is so much more that can affect a person's life when it comes to eating disorders, and that can often be referred to as disordered eating, which may include restrictive eating, compulsive eating or irregular or inflexible eating patterns.
Burgard was joined by Dr. Heather Gallivan, clinical director at Melrose Center and Anoka-Hennepin licensed school nurse Jessica Patterson, to learn more about how parents can support their children if they are experiencing body dysmorphia and/or eating disorders and how schools can help connect families with support.
Tune in to the Parent Engage 360 Podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or at ahschools.us/parentengage360.
Melrose Center provides care for all types of eating disorders and has helped guide thousands of people toward recovery using evidence-based treatment. As a resource for anyone experiencing eating disorders or those that might be caring for an individual experiencing eating disorders, Melrose Center hosts a podcast titled Melrose Heals a resource. Listen to the Melrose Heals podcast on Spotify.
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.
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: 763-506-5811
- 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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