Principal Queiruga's Weekly Update

March 21, 2025

Weekly Updates

Happy Friday! This week we continued to recognize Women's History Month. Students also attended a presentation given by NJ4S/Prevention Links. The presentation "The Power of Words" focused on equipping students with the skills to analyze the impact of language and to make informed choices that avoid harmful and non-inclusive expressions. Students watched a preview this year's high school musical "Matilda".

Please click here for this week's Panther TV Episode: Episode 25

Please click here for the 2nd Edition of the Middle School Muse: Middle School Muse

As we look towards next week, the penny wars will continue. Tryouts for spring sports will also be taking place. We are also getting closer to the end of marking period 3. Please continue to check Genesis on a regular basis and contact your child's teachers or counselor if you have any questions.

As always, please review the reminders below:

Autism Acceptance Month

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and we at RPMS are excited to show support, acceptance and awareness with a special Autism Acceptance T-shirt Sale.

Join us in celebrating neurodiversity and fostering inclusion by purchasing a t-shirt and wearing it this April!

📅 Order Deadline: 3/28
👕 T-Shirt Price: $ 20.00

📍 If ordering, please complete the form below and send payment to Ms. Gibson at RPMS.

Click here to order: AUTISM ACCEPTANCE T SHIRT ORDER FORM

📰 New Information 📰

Library Updates: Please click on the picture for more information about Tween Afterschool Events!

PTA Penny Wars: During the month of March, the PTA will be running the Penny Wars Fundraiser. Please click on the picture for more information.

Attendance Matters: As we enter the second half of the school year, a reminder that student attendance is crucial and has a direct impact on learning and student achievement now and in the future. For example, when a student misses 2 days of school a month, they miss 10% of the school year. This adds up to missing 30 hours of math and language arts in a year!

Item Drop Offs & Visitors: As a reminder from our student handbook, no deliveries are permitted throughout the day. This includes dropping off items such as lunch, water, clothing, laptops, money, cell phones, or forgotten academic items such as books, homework, or projects. Visitors are required to have a scheduled appointment in advance. No entry will be allowed without prior appointment.

Early Pick Ups: As a reminder, the school must be notified in advance of early pick up by written request in Genesis of the student’s parent/guardian, which will state the reason for the early dismissal as well as who is picking up the student. Anyone picking up a student early must be listed in Genesis and must be over 18 years of age. In addition, identification will be required.

Pasta Night at Roselle Park High School: Thanks to the generosity of local restaurants and sponsors, this will be the biggest and best event to date! The night will include great food, great music, raffles (list of sponsors to follow!) and lots of fun! Contact Mr. Silberlight at jsilberlight@rpsd.org for tickets. Please click on the picture for more information.

Nurse Update: Please see attached below for allergy updates.

📗 Previous Information 📗

Laptops: Please remind students that laptops must remain in their cases at all times to reduce probability of damage. Laptops should also be charged each night to bring them prepared for the following day. Damage to laptops will be strictly monitored.

Attendance: Please carefully review the attendance procedures, as explained in the Student Handbook: Attendance Procedures If you have any questions about attendance, please email Ms. Paterno at mpaterno@rpsd.org . A gentle reminder that students must be in their homerooms by 8:06 to be marked present and not tardy. Anyone arriving to homeroom after 8:06 will be marked tardy.

Student Dress Code: Please carefully review the student dress code, as explained in the Student Handbook: Student Dress Code A few gentle reminders as we start the year: Crocs must be in sport mode (with the straps up). No slide style shoes are permitted. Midriffs should not be visible and spaghetti strap tops can be worn only with another shirt over them.

Student Code of Conduct: Please carefully review the student code of conduct, as explained in the Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct

Lunches: As a reminder, a la carte items are not included in meals and are a separate charge. If your child has a food allergy, please see link regarding Unique Allergy Menus: Unique Allergy Menu Form

Student IDs: Students are required to have their IDs at all times during the school day. This includes during lunch periods.

RPMS Clubs: For anyone joining a club or sport, there is a pay to play fee of $25. This will cover any clubs/sports for your child. The form is available in the main office. Club Calendar Link: Club Calendar

Bike Safety: I would like to reiterate the importance of bike safety as many students ride bikes to school on a daily basis. Daily announcements are also made as reminders, as it has been reported that students have been seen riding bikes through the middle of the parking lot. This poses a safety concern. Please speak to your child regarding safety when riding a bike.

🌞 PTA Information 🌞

The PTA is looking for parents to join this year. Children of parents who attend meetings will receive a homework pass to use in school. Please consider joining in order to support our school community. The PTA sponsors many events throughout the year and also fundraises for end of year activities such as our schoolwide picnic. The homeroom with the most active members will receive a party! Please click on the picture to open up the PTA Flyer.

The next meeting will be on April 2nd at 7PM in the middle school cafeteria. Please the minutes from the March meeting attached below.

The PTA is also seeking nominations for next year. Please use this link to make a nomination: https://forms.gle/yYwaWo2hRyxoQCGQ8