September News

Schools need to be safe and welcoming places where students come to learn, grow and develop into happy and successful citizens.

Addressing the need for secured entrance improvements in ten of our school buildings is a significant part of the November 7th referendum. View this 60 second video explaining the safety and security needs across the district.

Schools handle a vast amount of sensitive data, including student records, financial information, and personal details. If approved, bond funding will also strengthen cybersecurity protections across the district.

Referendum funding will directly impact the well-being and security of students, staff, and the entire school community. Learn more about the referendum at www.isd77.org/vote2023 and make your plan to vote on or before November 7, 2023.

Hello Rosa Parks Families-

The school district is holding a two-question referendum on November 7 for the following:

• Safety + Security at all MAPS school buildings

• Early Learning Access for our youngest learners and families

• Learning + Wellness Spaces for students and staff

• Outdoor Activity Spaces for both high schools, youth recreation and community use

I want you to be an informed voter. There will be a parent information session at Rosa Parks on October 10th from 7:00-7:30 p.m. in the media center.

There are other opportunities for you to be informed:

Thursday, October 5, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. -

Virtual Meeting

Link can be found at www.isd77.org/vote2023

Thursday, October 26, 6:00-7:30 p.m. -

Mankato East High School Auditorium

2600 Hoffman Road

Mankato, MN 56001

Students are encouraged to join us in celebrating Mankato East High School Homecoming October 2-6th! Below is the list of Rosa Parks Elementary dress up days.

Hello Puma Community,

We are looking for wonderful people to support our students during lunch. If you are willing to be a classroom/lunchroom supervisor, please contact me ASAP. Our team needs you!

Dan Kamphoff

507-387-7672

dkamph1@isd77.org

MAPS families, we will have early releases on the following Wednesdays:

2-Hour Early Release Days

October 11, 2023

November 8, 2023

December 13, 2023

January 10, 2024

February 14, 2024

March 13, 2024

April 17, 2024

May 15, 2024

• This means your student will start their day at the normal time of 8am and be released at 12:30pm. Your student will still receive lunch prior to the 12:30pm dismissal when buses will leave the building.
• Optional supervision by school staff is coordinated by the building and provided between 12:30 and 2:30pm. A Google form will be used to sign up again this year.
• Students who stay for the optional supervision and are not enrolled in ACES must have transportation home by 2:30pm, the end of a normal school day.
• Lastly, ExCEL and After School Club programs will not run on early release Wednesdays.

Oct. 9--NO SCHOOL

Oct. 11-- Early Release

Oct. 19--NO SCHOOL

Oct. 20--NO SCHOOL

There is no time like the present to jump in and get involved. The Rosa Parks PTO is in need of new members and board level positions to be filled to keep us moving forward. If you are interested or would like to learn more about this opportunity please send an email to Principal Kamphoff at dkamph1@isd77.org

Rosa Parks Families,

Did you know that the number of families that qualify for free and reduced priced meals directly impacts the federal and state funds Rosa Parks Elementary School receives to support all students? We would like as many families as possible to complete the Free or Reduced Price Lunch application. The more who apply and qualify, the more benefit to those individuals and to our school community.

Here are the income guidelines from the state of Minnesota outlining who would qualify based on family size and wages earned.

During the pandemic, when meals were free for everyone, we saw a decline in the number of families completing the forms to qualify for free/reduced price lunch (FRP). If food is free anyway, why would we, right?

Actually, it has an impact. This meant that Rosa Parks received less federal and state funding for staffing, social/emotional and mental health services, equipment, and supplies than in previous years when families had to complete the form in order to qualify for free food.

There are individual and community benefits to registering for FRP status.

Benefits to you at no cost :

• School Breakfast
• School Lunch

Benefits to Our Community:

• Increased state and federal funding for Rosa Parks (more staff, equipment & supplies)
• Increased social/emotional & mental health supports
• Increased math and reading supports

Complete this form to apply.

Please reach out with any questions you may have. Thank you!

The Rosa Parks Office Staff

If you have not completed this task please do it ASAP. Information gathered allows us to be up to date throughout the school year. If you have problems logging in or need to set up an account, please contact our Infinite Campus support team at icsupport@isd77.org

Rosa Parks is a Schoolwide Title 1 School. In the past, Title 1 funds were available to

provide additional support to students who qualified based on their test scores. As a Schoolwide Title 1 school we are now able to utilize those resources more flexibly to support any students that would benefit. This fits wonderfully with our small group instruction blocks when students receive acceleration or enrichment based on their specific needs. Feel free to contact the school if you have questions.

As a parent, you have the right to request information about the qualifications of your child’s teacher(s). For further information, contact Dan Kamphoff, principal at Rosa Parks Elementary.

Email: dkamph1@isd77.org
Website: rpe.isd77.org
Location: 1001 Heron Drive, Mankato, MN, USA
Phone: 507-387-7672