Rochester Memorial Minute

On the first day of school, students were greeted with high fives from administration, faculty and Police Chief Assad and several police officers. It sure was a fun morning greeting our students back to school.

We also had a very successful kindergarten BBQ, hosted by our PTO and Rochester Fire Department. Students were able to meet their teacher, climb on firetrucks and meet several firefighters and police officers.

Thank you to the fire department and school committee members, Robin Rounseville and Kate Duggan for cooking hotdogs and serving watermelon. The energy was positive and it was great opportunity for our kindergarten students to meet their classmates too.

The After-School Activity options have been officially identified and we are ready to receive student sign ups. Please access the document through the button below or this link: https://rmsphysed.weebly.com/

Please note that the registration deadline is Friday, September 6th. We look forward to another great year of after-school fun-filled adventures.

Changes to Dismissal:

• Any changes in dismissal need to be communicated in writing to the office and classroom teacher please.
• As a school, we cannot assume that last year's dismissal routines remained the same this year.

Country Side Changes:

• If your child attends Country Side and has changes in attending Country Side this information needs to be communicated to the school office as well. Please email alisonguard@oldrochester.org as well as your child's teacher.

Bus Drop Off:

• Students in grades 4-6 are allowed to be dropped off at home without an adult present. Please provide a note if this is the routine for your student.

Not knowing where students need to be until the last minute holds up the buses from being dismissed in a timely manner. Please take the time to notify the school as soon as you can.

Thank You!

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 6:00-7OO PM

• Please enter through the main entrance and join the administrators in the cafeteria for a brief presentation. Then, parents/guardians will visit the classrooms.

• Please note that kindergarten classroom teachers are not present at this event as they are attending the BBQ night as noted below.

PTO Meeting:

• Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 3:15 PM at RMS in the PTO room near the cafeteria. All are welcome to attend.

School Picture Days:

• Lifetouch Photo Days- Thursday, Sept. 19th PreK & 6th and Friday, Sept. 20th K-5

• Thursday, October 17th and Friday, October 18th, 2024 (these 2 days are early release days with dismissal staring at 12:25 PM)

Sept. 3 Tues Abbreviated T,TH Class 9:00 - 10:30 (Center School 8:45 - 10:15)

Sept. 4 Wed. Abbreviated M,W,F Class 9:00 - 10:30 (Center School 8:45 - 10:15)

Sept 5 Thurs. First Full Day T,TH Class (9:00 - 1:00 Sippican & Rochester) (Center School 8:45 - 12:45)

Sept 6 Fri First Full Day M,W,F Class (9:00 - 1:00 Sippican & Rochester) (Center School 8:45 - 12:45)

Dear School Community,

This school year parents and caregivers will have the option to secure an insurance policy through School Device Coverage (SDC) to protect their student's school issued Chromebook for $25. The decision to enroll in the program is voluntary and at your discretion.

If enrolled, this insurance program can protect your student's Chromebook in the event that it is lost, stolen, or damaged accidentally. This policy allows you to file a claim against any number of incidents that may take place with no deductibles, no added fees, and no claims limits.

To obtain coverage, please apply online here or print the attached form and return it to the school.

If you have any questions or require additional information - please contact SDC at 888-978-3515.

Your RMS Tech Team

Just a reminder that students do have a snack each day. The snacks need to be packed separately from their lunch and need to be free from peanuts/tree nuts.

We do have an allergy table in the cafeteria. If you have any questions regarding allergies, please reach out to our school nurse, Mrs. Murphy at ellenmurphy@oldrochester.org

Our school’s PTO is an active organization that supports many school initiatives. This is a great organization that meets monthly. The PTO President, Kirstin Jimenez, will have a table set up during Open House. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our PTO and to become a member. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 3:15 PM. The first meeting is Tuesday, September 10th.

All of our schools continue to use Raptor Technology for all visitors entering our buildings. All visitors and volunteers are required to have a valid driver’s license or Massachusetts issued identification card to be scanned-in upon entering the building for any reason. CORI checks are required for any parent/guardian volunteers and are available in the main office of your student's school.

We are excited to share that RMS has its own Facebook page, just look up Rochester Memorial School and add yourself to the page. Here you will find notifications and other information throughout the week and year ahead.

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/

Calling all students in grades 4-12! Are you ready to make a difference in our community and beyond? Become a student leader through our Project 351 & Playbook Initiative Workshops. Project 351 & the Boston Celtics Playbook Initiative is a unique program that empowers students to become leaders and change-makers. You'll collaborate with other passionate young people to tackle important issues including creating a culture of respect for all and participating in community service.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow as a leader and make a positive change. Be on the lookout for our family letter and student application this September. Sign up to be part of something bigger than yourself!