Dear Students and Families,

As we move through the school year, I want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the hard work and dedication of our students. It has been wonderful to see their engagement in the classroom and their determination to grow and succeed. Thank you for the continued encouragement you provide at home—it makes all the difference.

The holiday season is a special time to pause and reflect on what matters most: our friends, family, and the community that surrounds us. I feel truly grateful to be part of the Rockland community and for the incredible support it provides to our students and school. Together, we are building a strong foundation for learning, growth, and success. Thank you!

On behalf of our entire team, I want to wish you a healthy, happy, and safe holiday season.

Sincerely,

Richard A. MacAllister

Principal
Rogers Middle School

• December 2: Curriculum Leadership Team Mtg 2:50pm
• December 3: Student Support Team Mtg 9:00am
• December 4: School Council Mtg 3:00pm
• December 5: Early Release 11:25am
• December 5: Teacher Professional Development - Para ALICE Training
• December 6: Crisis Team Mtg 8:30am
• December 6: Name the Stage Drawing - Drawing by Kinlay!!!
• December 6: Rockland Teen Center - 3v3 Basketball, Murder Mystery Night
• December 10: Term 2 Progress Reports
• December 11: PAC Mtg 5:30pm
• December 11: Chorus Holiday Concert 7:00pm
• December 12: Band Holiday Concert 7:00pm
• December 12: Student Support Team Mtg 9:00am
• December 13: Rockland Teen Center - Kickball, Snowflake Making, Holiday Party
• December 16 - 20: Spirit Week!
• December 16: NJHS Ceremony 3:00-3:30pm
• December 19: Principal's Cabinet Mtg 8:15am
• December 20: Student Support Team Mtg 9:00am
• December 20: Rockland Teen Center - Closed
• December 23 - January 1: Winter Break - No School
• January 2: School Resumes - Day 4
• January 3: Crisis Team Mtg 8:30am

Congratulations to our "Name The Stage Winners!"

1st Place is Jordan Barnes

2nd Place is Lex Jean-Pierre

3rd Place is Danny Moriarty

Special thanks to Kinley and Officer Schnabel for their help!!!

The RMS National Junior Honor Society is excited to bring back peer tutoring! NJHS members in 7th and 8th grade will be available every other Monday after school for peer tutoring for students in 5th and 6th grade. There is no need to sign up; all tutoring will take place in the RMS cafeteria from 2:45 until 3:30.

NJHS students will be on-hand to lend support by helping students develop study skills, review class materials for upcoming tests and quizzes, and assist students with projects, homework, and make-up work. The late bus is available for students registered for bus transportation. Tutoring will be supervised by Mrs. Carpine, NJHS Advisor. Please contact jcarpine@rocklandschools.org with any questions.

Rockland Bulldogs Chromebook Case Fundraiser

Just in time for the holiday season - "Rockland Bulldogs" Chromebook sleeves are now available to order online! https://bit.ly/rms_chromebook_sleeves

These sleeves fit the RPS-issued Chromebook. They are padded, and are imprinted with the bulldog logo and "Rockland Bulldogs" on the front. We are currently offering six color options for $20 each.

Orders can be picked up on Tuesday, December 17th & Wednesday, December 18th from 3:00 to 4:30 in the RMS cafeteria. Although this is open to anyone, we will not be able to personally deliver any items to school buildings or classrooms, so please ensure you're able to pick them up at the times listed above to guarantee they're in your hands before the holiday break.

Thank you so much for your support - we have a few activities planned for our student leaders, and the proceeds from this fundraiser will directly benefit the members of RMS SGC!

Daylight savings is happening on November 3rd. Healthcare professionals, such as those at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, recommend a good bedtime routine to help children adjust to daylight savings time. Moreover, they shared that it is important to keep a consistent bedtime routine, keep the routine short and sweet (e.g., 30 minutes of doing things your child feels calming) and to limit screen time before bed. More information about this article can be found by clicking here.

We are here to support you and your students throughout the year. If you have any questions or concerns, our contact information is below. We look forward to working with all of you throughout the year.

Elizabeth McDonald

Grade 5 & 7 Counselor

emcdonald@rocklandschools.org

Kristen Collins

Grade 6 & 8 Counselor

kcollins@rocklandschools.org

Lawrie Donovan

School Adjustment Counselor

ldonovan@rocklandschools.org

Colleen Regal

School Psychologist

cregal@rocklandschools.org

CHROMEBOOKS: Please make sure your child brings their Chromebook and charger to school every day.

RMS EMAIL: To report an absence, tardy, or to send a medical note, please email: rmsabsences@rocklandschools.org.

DISMISSALS and MEETINGS: Please remember to bring your up-to-date photo ID (driver's license, state ID, passport, green card) into the office when picking up your student for early dismissal, coming in for a meeting, or dropping off something to the Nurse. If one of your contacts is picking up your child for early dismissal, please let them know they need to bring one of these forms of ID.

VOLUNTEERING: If you plan to chaperone an RMS field trip or volunteer for an RMS event, you must have a valid CORI on file. Please come in to the Main Office with your driver's license or US passport and fill out the form. It can take a week or so for the CORI to come back. If you are unsure if you have a CORI on file, or if your CORI is still current, please call the office at 781-878-4341 and we will look it up.

WITHDRAWING FROM SCHOOL: If you are withdrawing your child from Rockland Public Schools, please be sure to complete and return a withdrawal form. You can come in to get the form, or email pdriscoll@rocklandschools.org for one to be emailed to you.

ADDRESS CHANGE: If you need to change your address that we have on file, please email pdriscoll@rocklandschools.org or call 781-878-4341 for the info that is required (lease/mortgage/Form 5, bill, etc.).

For More Details Please Reach Out To...

Ms. Moscone: nmoscone@rocklandschools.org or Ms. Trumbull: ptrumbull@rocklandschools.org

Rogers Middle School Website

Aspen - Student Gradebook

Weekly Breakfast/Lunch Menus

Richard A. MacAllister, Principal

Rogers Middle School

rmacallister@rocklandschools.org

100 Taunton Ave

Rockland, MA 02370