Rochester Memorial Minute

There is always so much to be grateful for and I am grateful to lead Rochester Memorial School. The faculty and staff are always going above and beyond for our school, each other and our students. Our families and PTO have been so supportive and generous, whether it is volunteering time or donating classroom supplies or supporting our PTO events.

Our students bring us joy and laughter everyday and when we see all the learning connections happen we are full of pride and excitement for our students. Thank you RMS families for sharing your amazing students with us each day. RMS is a great school because of all of you and for that I am extremely grateful! On behalf of RMS, we wish everyone a restful and fun Thanksgiving Holiday.

Thursday, January 29th

9:15 AM Performance for our school

6:30 PM Performance for families

RMS Cafetorium

Concert attire for students: White on top and black on bottom.

Thank you!

Ms. Audette

• It is that time of year again for Winter Activities.
• The winter programs begin the week of December 9th
• The link is available at:
• https://rmsphysed.weebly.com/rms-after-school-activities.html

The Inchy Bookworm Book Vending Machine is a fun and motivating way for RMS students to earn book tokens. The goal of this PTO initiative is to inspire a love for reading and help RMS students build strong reading habits.

Grades K-2:
For students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade, the class works together to reach a goal of 1,000 reading minutes. Once the class reaches this goal, all students will receive a token for the Inchy Bookworm Book Vending Machine.

Grades 3-4:
For students in 3rd and 4th grade, the goal is 1,500 minutes of reading at home. After reaching this goal, students will earn a book token to choose a book from the vending machine.

Grades 5-6:
For students in 5th and 6th grades, the goal is 1,800 minutes of reading at home. After reaching this goal, students will earn a book token to choose a book from the vending machine.

Students and families can track and log reading minutes by using the Inchy Bookworm Book Vending Machine Reading Log.

• RMS Office Contact: Ms. Rotella's email address is alisonrotella@oldrochester.org
• NEW DEADLINE for Square 1 Art: Last day to order is now December 6th

• The colder weather is upon us and it is important for students to dress warm and be ready for outdoor recess. As a school, we go outside as much as possible, during the winter and cold weather days. Don't forget to label all those hats, gloves, sweatshirts and jackets.

• Friday, November 22nd Marks Close and Report Cards go Home on December 6th.

• Wednesday, November 27th: Early Release Day: Dismissal begins at 12:30 PM

• Tuesday, December 3rd: School Council Meeting at 3:30 PM
• Monday, December 9th: Annual Town Tree Lighting Ceremony
• Friday, December 13th: Holiday Movie Night sponsored by PTO
• Thursday, December 19th: 5th and 6th Grade Winter Concert for Students

We are excited to announce that Rochester Memorial School will be participating in the Hour of Code again this year. The Hour of Code is a global event designed to introduce students to the world of computer science and programming. This event will take place from December 9th to 13th during library class.

By participating in the Hour of Code, our students will have the opportunity to:

• Develop critical thinking skills by learning how to solve problems step by step.

• Build creativity through interactive coding activities that allow them to create their own digital projects.

• Gain confidence in using technology in a meaningful way.

• Discover new interests and potentially spark a lifelong passion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).

The Hour of Code is not just an hour of learning to code—it's an opportunity to spark curiosity, build skills, and inspire creativity. Whether a student is completely new to coding or has some experience, the Hour of Code is a chance for them to engage in the exciting world of computer science and discover the endless possibilities it offers.

If your potential preschooler needs a screening here are the dates and times below. Please know that

families must register with the Early Childhood Office prior to the date and will be assigned a 30 minute time slot.

Each appointment last approximately 30 minutes

Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm

When and Where:

• JANUARY 21st, Tuesday Rochester Memorial School
• MARCH 13th, Thursday Mattapoisett Center School

ORRconnect Mobile App

This mobile app allows families to receive targeted, real-time updates right at their fingertips regarding school happenings. Families can filter content, calendars and settings unique to one building or all. Check out the Mobile App Info Sheet for details on the information within our app.

Search ORRconnect in the app store or use the links from your mobile device.

From your Apple Mobile Device

From your Android Mobile Device

You can also access a lot of our information on our school website at https://rms.oldrochester.org/