ROCORI Secondary School Update

On March 19th we will have an assembly presented by Student Reach Minnesota in the afternoon. We will have separate assemblies in the afternoon for both RMS and RHS, with an alternative schedule that will feature Jon Pritikin. Jon will deliver a motivational message to students encouraging them to make positive, future-shaping choices in their lives. We have had speakers presented by Student Reach MN the last two years and have found them to be encouraging and positive for our student body.

Information is linked above regarding our speaker, and the organization that is providing them. Just like any school day, only students who have a pass in advance will be allowed to sign out during our speaker. If parents would like to opt their student out for any reasons, please email Mrs. Peterson for RHS or Mr. Nelson for RMS, and an alternative activity will be provided.

MARCH

• MAR 26 - ACT TEST @ ROCORI HIGH SCHOOL
  
• MAR 29 - NO SCHOOL

APRIL

• APR 1 - NO SCHOOL
• APR 3 - EARLY BIRD GRADUATION PARTY TICKET SALES END
• APR 10 - PARENT DRIVERS ED MEETING @ 6:30PM IN AUDITORIUM
• APR 27 - PROM

MAY

• MAY 7 - SENIOR CAP AND GOWN DISTRIBUTION
• MAY 31 - GRADUATION

All student parking should take place in the south lot nearest door #1, and those students do need a parking permit issued and visible in their window. The only two entrances for students in the morning is door #1 nearest the student parking lot, and door #11 where our buses drop off. In order for those entrances to be supervised and managed we’d ask that students do not enter any other doors. We have redirected some students away from the north lot and door #10.

On Thursday, February 29, 2024, staff from RHS and RMS completed the 9-day PBIS training and received a certificate of recognition for excellent service to the state of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Education as part of the Minnesota School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports implementation. Signed by Governor Tim Walz. The attached image shows participants in this last day of training. Back row: Kylie Stanfield, Anna Panek, Amy Olson, Kristina Clem. Front row: Emily Peterson Kim Horning, Marsha Gilbertson, Shelly Collison.

Shout out to all who have been on this PBIS journey at ROCORI Secondary Schools.

Watch this video to see what we've learned at our trainings and how we intend on implementing the Rocori Way (being kind, being respectful and being responsible) at ROCORI Secondary Schools.

If your student has accumulated 12 or more absences during the course of the school year, you may receive an attendance letter. We know that student attendance is vital to student success, and this is an attempt to make every effort to ensure the family is aware. You do not need to do anything differently, until a student reaches 15 absences. This practice comes from our student handbook, and that language is below. All procedures regarding attendance can be found more completely here. We will do an administrative review of this language prior to the 2024-25 school year to explore potential changes.

Absence Handbook Language:

• Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments are given for reading, math, and science
• Purpose of MCAs is to provide schools with information about student understanding and mastery of state standards in core subject areas; this information is used for curriculum improvement as well as placement in CIHS classes

• Students in grade 6-11 will take MCAs

• Grade 6—Reading and Math
• Grade 7—Reading and Math
• Grade 8—Reading, Math, and Science
• Grade 9—NO STATE ASSESSMENTS
• Grade 10—Reading and Science
• Grade 11—Math

HIGH SCHOOL TESTING DATES:

• Grade 10 Reading - April 3rd & 4th

• Grade 11 Math - April 16th & 17th

• Grade 10 Science - May 1st & 2nd

MIDDLE SCHOOL TESTING DATES:

• Science - April 3rd & 4th
• Reading - April 9th, 10th & 11th
• Math - April 23rd, 24th & 25th

Save the Date: Juniors will be provided with an opportunity to take the ACT Test at ROCORI High School on March 26th, 2024 during the school day. Additional sign-up information will be available in the next few weeks.

The time has come to apply for the ROCORI Area Dollars for Scholars Scholarships! Each year we award $750 scholarships to graduating ROCORI students. To apply just go to our website at www.rocori.dollarsforscholars.org. Instructions and a PowerPoint instruction presentation are available just above the “Click to Login” button. Remember you do NOT need to write an essay or get references for the ROCORI Area Dollars for Scholars. However, you MUST fully complete the application, including requesting your transcript via email to rocoriDFS@gmail.com. Applications are due March 29th.

There are also a number of scholarships available on the ROCORI Guidance office page, many have quickly approaching deadlines.

Reminder to Seniors (& Parents): If you are planning to attend college in the fall of 2024 and want to apply for financial aid, make sure to complete the FAFSA. They have made some significant updates to the FAFSA form online, so if you are running into issues/glitches be sure to reach out to the financial aid office at any of the colleges you have applied to for assistance. We received this statement from the MN Office of Higher Education: " On Jan. 30, the U.S. Department of Education (US DOE) announced that colleges and universities will receive 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applicant data beginning in the first half of March. Initially, US DOE had announced institutions and state agencies would begin to receive data by the end of January 2024. This new timeline is up to six weeks later and will cause an additional delay for college-bound students and families to receive financial aid offers, which will likely occur in early to mid-April."

Congratulations to Allie Faber for acceptance into the MY DISTRICT, MY MINNESOTA art exhibit!

Allie Faber's art(see attached) has been selected for the My District, My Minnesota program. Students were invited to submit photos or drawings of life in their district. Each Senator then chose the one they felt was the best representation of their district.

Allie Faber‘s submission was selected to represent District 13 by the district 13 Representative. Allie's art will be on view in the Minnesota Senate Building for the rest of 2024.

Rocori Middle and High School will be having a Barnes and Noble Bookfair on Friday 3/29 through Tuesday 4/2. Items can be purchased in store or online during these days. When you are ready to check out at the St. Cloud, MN store mention that you are purchasing to support ROCORI. If you go to a different location you just need to tell the store at checkout that you are supporting Bookfair #12749727. Any purchases online also qualify and you need to put the same Bookfair ID #12749727 when checking out and paying. Anything in store or online are considered qualifying purchases except for gift cards, memberships, textbooks, video games, or digital devices. In store café purchases DO qualify as well. A percent of every purchase goes toward helping ROCORI Schools. With this fair’s proceeds we will purchase books to supplement our Innovation Center novel needs. If you have questions you can call ROCORI’s Innovation Center at 320-685-4919.

Below is some general information about Middle School Spring Activities. If you still need to register, please go to: https://www.rocori.k12.mn.us/activities

Once registration is processed (usually a few days after you register online), you can then pay your activity fee online using RevTrack.

If you need to look for game schedules, please go to: https://centrallakesconference.org/public/genie/55/school/5/

From here you go to the right and choose “View Schedules”
Then click on the specific schedule you are looking for.
Schedules will be updated daily, so check back from time to time.

Baseball (Grades 7 & 8)

• First Day of Practice: April 2nd
• Meeting Place: Downstairs Locker Room
• Coaches: Chris Hinkemeyer, Connor Schoberg, Dustin Kramer

Softball (Grades 7 & 8)

• First Day of Practice: March 25th
• Meeting Place: Breakout Room
• Coaches: Derek Sauer, Kara Linz, Nancy Schmitz

Boys Track & Field (Grades 6 - 8)

• First Day of Practice: April 2nd
• Meeting Place: D102
• Coaches: Kayla Schmiesing

Girls Track & Field (Grades 6 - 8)

• First Day of Practice: April 2nd
• Meeting Place: Mrs. Captain’s Room – A111
• Coaches: Kayla Schmiesing & Emily Conrad

Girls Golf (Grades 7 & 8)

• First Day of Practice: March 18th
• High School Gym
• Coaches: Mark Krueger

Boys Golf (Grades 7 & 8)

• First Meeting: March 22nd in Room D222
• First Day of Practice: March 25th
• Meeting Place: Room D222
• Coaches: Correne Keefauver & Shannon Tice

6th Grade Golf (Boys & Girls)

• First Meeting: March 22nd in Room D222
• First Day of Practice: April 2nd
• Meeting Place: Room D222
• Coaches: Correne Keefauver & Shannon Tice
• Registration Link: https://rocori.ce.eleyo.com/course/1619/winter-spring-24/6th-grade-golf-program#s246th-grade-golf
  

Any questions? Contact your son/daughter’s coach or call Lori Mandelko at 320-685-4917

Our ROCORI Baseball Youth Camp is 1 week away! This is a great way for kids to sharpen their skills before the beginning of the season. This camp is open to all kids in grades 3rd-8th, and offers teaching in hitting, throwing, baserunning, as well as instruction for infield and outfield play. A pitching and catching portion is also available to kids in grades 5th-8th. It is encouraged that all middle school baseball players attend this camp, especially those who are interested in pitching or catching! Please use our brochure to register your child for our camp. If you have any questions, please reach out to Aaron Schneider or Jeff Illies. Aaron Schneider-schneidera@rocori.k12.mn.us Jeff Illies-illiesjeff@rocori.k12.mn.us

EPIC will be hosting an event on April 16th from 4 to 7 pm at the SCSU Field House called EPIC for Influencers! This event is designed to help the influencers in a students life, a parent, guardian, mentor, aunt, etc., better understand the career that their student is interested in.

Both employers and post-secondary partners will be represented so they can learn about education needed, pay scales, experience opportunities area businesses offer, and more! The event is linked here!

Senior All Night Grad Party - March Meeting

When: Monday, March 18th @ 6:00pm

Where: Side Bar & Grill in Cold Spring.

**Early Bird Tickets available for sale through RevTrak or by cash/check in the District Office.

***Currently seeking donations, please reach out to the ANGP email (below) if you or your business are interested in supporting this great event!

All are welcome! If you would like to help out or have questions about the event, feel free to reach out to Robin Vettleson @ seniorallnightgraduationparty@gmail.com.

Mark your calendars for May 31st at 7:00pm when we will celebrate the 2024 graduating class.

PURCHASE MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARBOOK HERE

While supplies last. Delivery is scheduled for the last week of school.

PURCHASE HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK HERE