RMS March 2025 Newsletter

March 6, 2025

Spring Break runs from Friday, March 6th, and ends on Monday, March 17th. Students return to school for the start of Trimester 3 on Tuesday, March 18th.

Hello RMS Families,

February zoomed by in a flurry of excitement! We had fantastic grade-level field trips and a hugely successful RMS Activity Night. A massive thank you to all the incredible parent volunteers who made these events possible – your support is invaluable! And we were truly overwhelmed by your generosity with the field trip scholarships. Thanks to your donations (over $600!), every student who wished to attend was able to go. The continued generosity of this community is truly remarkable.

Field Trip Highlights:

• Teachers sharing the joy of tubing with first-timers!

• Helping students take their first tentative steps (or glides!) on the ice.

• Watching students simply enjoy being kids, laughing and connecting outside the classroom.

• Embracing the beautiful outdoors with our amazing students.

• Witnessing those bright smiles as students experienced new adventures.

• Seeing new friendships blossom through shared experiences.

The RMS Activity Night was a resounding success! We enjoyed a variety of activities, from dancing and crafting to classic games like the ring toss and cake walk, as well as board games and a movie. The highlight? It was entirely planned and executed by our fantastic RMS Kindness Council, led by Mrs. Busch. Seeing our students take ownership and bring their vision to life was truly inspiring!

As previously shared, our RMS commitments center on: empowering students as learners, fostering a strong sense of belonging within the RMS community, and cultivating agency through enriching learning experiences. We reinforce these commitments through our 1-minute counselor meetings. Each grade level has a targeted focus: 6th grade meetings focused on the transition to middle school, 7th grade meetings will support social-emotional connections, and 8th grade meetings will prepare for the transition to high school. We extend our sincere gratitude to our counselors for providing this valuable opportunity for our students.

Spring break is upon us! We hope all our students have a chance to recharge, relax, and enjoy some well-deserved downtime. We eagerly anticipate welcoming them back with enthusiasm and encouragement as we embark on the final trimester.

Wishing you all a wonderful break!

Warmly,

Kaela Rekucki

Principal, Roosevelt Middle School

michaela.rekucki@ahschools.us

763-506-5801

ahschools.us/rms

Huge thanks to everyone who supported our Scholastic Book Fair! Your purchases helped Mrs. Reel add over 100 exciting new books to the library. Thanks for supporting literacy at RMS!

Tuesday, April 15

• Math, grades 6-8

Wednesday, April 23

• Reading, grades 6-8

Tuesday, April 26 & Wednesday, April 30

• Science, grade 8

More information to come in April

Here are the current volunteer needs at RMS.

Thanks for supporting our students & staff.

Support students fasting for Ramadan from 11:15 am to 1:30 pm each school day in March. Students will do a quiet activity in the Library during their scheduled lunch time.

All Grade Field Trips in June

• 6th grade is going to the MN Zoo on Tuesday, June 3

• 7th grade is going to Wild Mountain on Wednesday, June 4

• 8th grade is going to Valleyfair on Thursday, June 5

• all chaperones will need to drive/carpool themselves to the field trip location

We are requesting donations of tissue boxes for staff and students

• RMS Tissue Donations

Staff Appreciation will be celebrated in May, we are requesting some donations.

• RMS Staff Appreciation 2025

To become an RMS volunteer, please complete/update your RMS Volunteer Application & Background Check Permission. Current RMS volunteers log into MyVolunteerPage.com to sign up.

For questions about volunteering, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Jenny Johnson: JenniferA.Johnson@ahschools.us or 763-506-5970.

It is March, the weather is improving and Spring Break is almost here! We have several offerings that will start immediately after Spring Break and then more later in the spring. Have fun! Make new friends! Try something new!

Dance Team

In this competitive dance team league, dancers will learn the skills of dance with an emphasis on participation, teamwork and safety. Based on registration numbers, A and B level teams will be formed based on each dancer’s skill level. Dancers practice after school and compete against other Anoka-Hennepin middle schools.

6th Grade Girls and 6th Grade Boys Basketball

In these competitive basketball leagues, players will learn the skills and strategies of basketball with an emphasis on participation, teamwork and safety. Based on registration numbers, A and B level teams will be formed based on each player’s skill level. Teams practice after school and compete against other Anoka-Hennepin middle schools.

Dungeons and Dragons Tabletop Gaming

Join a professional Game Master as you learn how to build a Dungeons and Dragons character, and then set out on your adventures! Students will go on adventures guided by their imagination and their instructor while learning critical thinking, teamwork, roleplay, and puzzle-solving skills.

LEGO ® Robotics Challenge: Masterpiece

Design, build, program and test your robot's ability to accomplish challenge missions on the playing field. Learn and demonstrate your skills and knowledge about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) principles as you design, construct and program a robot that navigates itself within a playing field filled with obstacles. This year's theme will be MASTERPIECE℠ and teams will imagine and innovate new ways to create and communicate art across the globe.

Anime Art

Let's learn how to draw anime and manga! In this fun, engaging class, students will learn the fundamentals of the Japanese artforms of anime and manga, including character design, sketching, inking, and coloring using markers. We will explore different anime styles, dream up our own original stories with unique characters and settings, and even get a chance to create Pokémon style trading cards of our own designs. No matter what anime is your favorite, there's a place for you here. Come join your fellow artists and anime enthusiasts in this art class open to all ability levels.

Boys Tennis

In this competitive tennis league, players will learn the skills and strategies of tennis with an emphasis on participation, teamwork and safety. Athletes will play matches against an opponent of similar skill level. Teams practice after school and compete in matches against other Anoka-Hennepin middle schools. Bring a tennis racket if you have one. Due to enrollment numbers and transportation scheduling, there may be times when parents/guardians will be asked to transport their students. Competitions on Thursdays: May 1, 8, 15 and Wednesday, May 21 starting 4:15pm.

Boys Track and Girls Track

Participants are taught proper track and field training techniques with an emphasis on participation, teamwork and safety. Teams practice after school and compete against other Anoka-Hennepin middle schools. Due to enrollment numbers and transportation scheduling, there may be times when parents/guardians will be asked to transport their students. Mark your calendars for the District Track Meet happening Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Andover High School starting at 4 pm!

Girls NFL Flag Football

We will combine skills instruction along with organized competition. Learn offensive and defensive strategy, along with passing, catching and footwork. With fewer players on the field, there’s more fun and a faster speed of play. Join the movement and be part of a Girls NFL Flag team! Due to enrollment numbers and transportation scheduling, there may be times when parents/guardians will be asked to transport their students. Games will be on Wednesdays: April 30, May 7, 14, 21 starting 4:15pm.

Boys Volleyball

In this competitive volleyball league, players will learn the skills and strategies of volleyball with an emphasis on participation, teamwork and safety. Based on registration numbers, A and B level teams will be formed based on each player’s skill level. Teams practice after school and compete against other Anoka-Hennepin middle schools. Due to enrollment numbers and transportation scheduling, there may be times when parents/guardians will be asked to transport their students. Matches will be on Mondays: April 28, May 5, 12, 19 starting 4:30pm.

The Anoka-Hennepin School District will host an in-person hiring event for operational and student support positions Thursday, March 27 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Anoka High School. The hiring event will take place in the atrium located near the main entrance of the school.

Anoka-Hennepin Schools is a great place to live and work. Our communities work together to provide residents with safe and friendly neighborhoods, high-quality schools, a wide range of business and economic opportunities, beautiful parks and abundant recreational activities.

Join us to learn about employment opportunities and have a same-day, on-site interview for various positions. Participants are strongly encouraged to begin filling out applications ahead of time at ahschools.us/jobs and come prepared to interview with hiring managers.

What we offer: Eligible employees may enroll in a comprehensive benefits package.

• Health, hospitalization, dental insurance.
• Life and supplemental life insurance benefits.
• Long-term disability plan.
• Opportunities to participate in flexible benefits plans such as health savings and dependent/child care savings accounts.
• Professional development opportunities.

Anoka-Hennepin has employment opportunities for any phase of your work life. Full-time, part-time and substitute positions are available, including flexible weekly schedules with hours ranging from early morning, mid-day, late afternoon or evening opportunities.

Everyone plays a role in student achievement; help your community succeed by applying today!

Visit ahschools.us/jobs or call 763-506-JOBS for more information.

As a reminder, all attendance-related matters should be reported through the ParentVue app or on the absence line.

To report a student absence or late arrival via phone, please dial 763-506-5800 and press #1 to leave a message. The absence line is monitored regularly throughout the day, with a strong focus in the morning hours.

Going forward, if one bypasses the option (#1) to leave a message about attendance, the staff member who answers your call will transfer your call to the absence line for you to leave a message.

Thank you for reviewing this process. We are often supporting students in the morning and working to help them get off to a great start. Families utilizing the attendance line helps us be more efficient and be available to best support the students in front of us on a daily basis.

If there is an urgent attendance matter and you need to speak to a staff member, please press "0". The direct attendance line is 763-506-5806 if one wishes to bypass the prompts.

Following RMS's student pick-up procedure helps the office prepare for your arrival and helps you get to your destination on time.

Pre-Notify the school by

• Calling and leaving a message on the attendance line; 763-506-5806
• Enter the pick-up time and reason in ParentVue early in the day.
• Have your student bring a note to the attendance office in the morning

We request a half days notice whenever possible if you are picking up your student

• The cut-off time to pick up your student is 2:30 p.m.

• Parking in front of the school to pick up your student ends at 2:30 p.m.

• If we are not notified prior, it will take longer to get your student out of lunch or class

Signing out your student

• Students must be signed out by a parent/guardian at the time of pick-up, unless other arrangements have been made with the Attendance Secretary.
• Enter door #1, put your ID into the scanner and press the button to notify the office that you have arrived.
• After you enter into the school, head to the attendance window to sign out your student

A huge thank you to those of you that have been following these procedures! If you are unclear of our procedural expectations please feel free to call us.

Our August 16 Back to School enewsletter contains important Roosevelt Middle School (RMS) information that can be helpful to you year-round. Click on the Back to School logo to take you directly to that newsletter.

March

• 3/6 - End of Trimester two
• 3/7 - Staff Planning, No School
• 3/10-3/17 - Spring Break, No School
• 3/18 - School Resumes, Trimester III begins

April

• 4/15 - MCA Testing, Math; grades 6-8
• 4/18 - Staff Development, No School
• 4/23 - MCA Testing, Reading; grades 6-8
• 4/29 & 4/30 - MCA Testing, Science; grade 8

May

• 5/1 - Spring Musical, 7 p.m.
• 5/2 - Spring Musical, 7 p.m.
• 5/3 - Spring Musical, 7 p.m.
• 5/6 - Royal Arts and Academics Night 5-7 p.m.
• 5/26 - District Closed, Holiday - No School

June

• 6/3 - 6th Grade Field Trip
• 6/4 - 7th Grade Field Trip
• 6/5 - 8th Grade Field Trip
• 6/6 - End of Trimester III, Last Day of School

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