RMS ENews 11/11/22
November 11, 2022
Roosevelt Middle School's Annual Food Drive
Student Council will begin collecting food for our annual food drive on Monday, November 14th and will collect food until Thursday, December 1st. Food should be given to student's advisory teacher and the advisory with the most points will get to go to the cafeteria and each person can pick out a treat of their choice.
The “most wanted items” are worth double the points and they are:
Rice, pasta sauce, peanut butter, cereal, oatmeal, canned chicken and cooking oil.
Ramen noodles are worth ½ point. Bring in what you can and help those in need!
Social Studies Common Summative Assessment (CSA)
The only content area that will be doing CSA's for trimester one is Social Studies. Here are the dates:
- November 16, US Studies - Grade 7
- November 29, Global Studies - Grade 8
- November 30, MN Studies - Grade 6
Volunteer Opportunities at RMS
Ski Club Chaperones are needed for our Friday night ski trips December-February. Ski Club is a Community Education activity. Chaperones can ski for free. If you are interested, email our volunteer coordinator, Jenny Johnson JenniferA.Johnson@ahschools.us
Please complete/update your RMS Volunteer Application & Background Check Permission for this school year.
Thanks for supporting RMS.
Before School Activities at the RMS Library
Did you know that RMS Library offers enrichment activities before school from 7:55 to 8:23 a.m.? All students are welcome to participate and do not need to sign up in advance. Even if your student rides the bus, they can join us as soon as they arrive at school. An activity calendar is emailed to students monthly and can also be found on the RMS Library website. We hope to see your student there!
Box Tops for Education
You can now submit digital receipts right from the Box Tops App by tapping "Scan" and choosing "digital receipt." (you will need need iPhone iOS14+ or Android 7+ devices to access this new feature)
Each Box Top is $0.10 for our school.
If you have questions about Box Tops for RMS please contact our volunteer coordinator, Jenny Johnson at JenniferA.Johnson@ahschools.us
Providing Family Choice:
Anoka-Hennepin Features Two Specialty and Magnet Schools at the High School Level
Anoka-Hennepin offers four specialty and magnet schools at the high school level that are designed to provide families with additional choices at no cost. Students who live within the Anoka-Hennepin boundaries may apply to enroll at any of the specialty or magnet schools.
The specialty and magnet programs provide in-demand educational options such as the arts, science, technology, math, engineering and biomedical sciences (STEM/STEAM), as well as International Baccalaureate (IB).
The magnet schools are offered to students districtwide in partnership with the Northwest Suburban Integration School District (NWSISD) which provides transportation to those schools. The application window is open for the 2023-24 school year, closing Dec. 31, 2022. Students may also enroll at the specialty schools using an in-district transfer process without transportation. Applications are accepted between Dec. 1, 2022 and Jan. 15, 2023 for priority consideration.
The specialty and magnet schools are hosting information nights/open houses for families to learn more about the programs offered. The schools are also offering in-person tours upon request. View the full list of school offerings and open house or tour information.
Upcoming in-person and virtual open house/information nights
High Schools
Nov. 14 - 5:45 p.m. - Blaine High School - More information and sign up
Nov. 16 - 6-8 p.m. - Anoka High School - LMC/Makerspace
Dec. 6 - 6:30 p.m. - Coon Rapids High School - Auditorium
Dec. 13 - 6-7 p.m. - Champlin Park High School - South Lecture Hall
Dec. 15 - 6-8 p.m. - Anoka High School - LMC/Makerspace
Jan. 5 - 6-7 p.m. - Champlin Park High School - South Lecture Hall
Promoting Health and Wellness in School, Early Influenza Season
Minnesota is starting to see an uptick in flu cases, according to new data from the state department of health. Now is the perfect opportunity to remind your students about healthy habits to prevent the spread of germs and illness. Use these conversation tips at home to stay healthy this school year:
Wash hands frequently: Scrub hands and fingers with soap and clean water for at least 20 seconds.
Cover coughs and sneezes: Use an elbow or a tissue.
Avoid touching your face: Germs can enter your body through your eyes, nose and mouth.
Practice healthy eating habits: Food is your body’s fuel. Choosing well-balanced meals boosts energy and health. Avoid sharing food/drinks/utensils with others.
Get plenty of rest: Sleep is important and restores your mind and body.
When to stay home
Ensuring schools are safe and healthy for all students is the first priority for Anoka-Hennepin. If your child does get sick, keep them home from school so they don’t share their illness with others. Reference school district guidelines to help with this decision:
If a student has had a fever of 100 degrees or more, the student must stay home for 24 hours after the temperature returns to normal without fever reducing medication.
If a student has vomited or had diarrhea, the student must stay home until 24 hours after the last episode.
If a student has had any rash that may be disease-related or the cause is unknown, check with your family physician before sending the student to school.
If a student is ill, please call the school daily to report the illness.
For more resources and information contact your school health services office or visit ahschools.us/healthservices.
Winter Weather Reminders
Minnesota weather is shifting gears, and the Anoka-Hennepin School District has plans in place for when extreme winter weather arrives.
The safety of all students is the first priority when determining if schools should stay open in adverse weather. If a determination is made to close school due to extreme winter weather, the district will alert families in a variety of ways, including:
Phone, text or email message from AHlert system (for Anoka-Hennepin parents/guardians only).
District and school websites.
District and school social media pages (e.g. Facebook, Instagram and Twitter).
Media outlets including WCCO, KSTP, FOX 9, KARE 11, CCX Media, WCCO radio and Star Tribune newspaper.
Those responsible for activities scheduled in schools over the weekend will determine if adverse weather conditions necessitate a cancellation.
Read more about the district’s policies on extreme winter weather at ahschools.us/weather.
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, November 23 - No School, Conference Conversion Day
Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25 - No School, District Closed, Holiday
Thursday, December 1 - End of Trimester 1
Friday, December 2 - No School, Staff Planning
Monday, December 5 - No School, Staff Development
Tuesday, December 6 - Grade 6 Orchestra Concert, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 6 - Grade 7 Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m. here.
Friday, December 23 - Monday, January 2; No school - Winter Break
Important School Phone Numbers
- Main Office: 763-506-5800
- Absence Line: 763-506-5806
- Attendance Office: 763-506-5961
- Student Services & Registration: 763-506-5960
- Community Education: 763-506-5811
- Health Office: 763-506-5978
- Volunteer Services: 763-506-5970
- Help Desk: 763-506-HELP (4357)
Useful Links
- Attendance Process
- Access your Student's Lunch Account
- Health Services Practices
- Locating your Student's Bus Information
- Middle School Digital Day Calendar
- Office Procedures
- Report a Student's Absence Online
- RMS Essential Information
- RMS Traffic Flow Procedures
- SchoolPay Fee Directions
- Visitors and School Safety
Upcoming Events and Items of Interest
Check out Roosevelt Middle School's Activities Calendar.
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