Rochester Public Schools E-News
November 2018
National Walk to School Day at Bishop Elementary
John Marshall High School Choir Performance
Sunset Terrace Elementary School Vocabulary Parade
District Highlights for November
American Education Week
American Education Week—November 12-16, 2018—is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education.
Help us demonstrate that our public schools are here for each and every student — help us show that no matter the circumstance, everyone is welcome and all deserve the support, tools, and time to learn. To join us, just snap a picture that represents your pride in public schools and post it to your social channels using #PublicSchoolsForAll
Watch the RPS American Education Week celebration video below.
Let's Continue the Conversation
We want to hear what you think the District is doing well and where we could improve. We invite you to participate in our newest Thoughtexchange.
After sharing thoughts, you will have an opportunity to view and rate the thoughts of others. You do not need to rate all thoughts in this exchange, but we recommend rating around 30 over the course of the exchange. Remember to check back in to rate new thoughts.
Grateful Giving 2018
For the month of November, let’s consider what we’re grateful for. This calendar will help us realize the basic things we have that we sometimes take for granted. Not everybody in our community has enough food or housing to live a healthy life. November is a month to raise awareness about hunger and homeless issues and to do something about it. Download the calendar by clicking the button below.
RPS Foundation Grants
You're invited to apply for a Rochester Public School Foundation grant during the current fall grant cycle. Grant awards are for a maximum of $2,500 per project. Staff in the Rochester Public School District and students or volunteers working in their partnership are eligible to apply for a grant. Grant applications must be received by Nov. 15, 2018, to be eligible for the fall grant cycle. Visit www.rpsf.org for an application and more information about the Rochester Public School Foundation. Submit completed applications to RPSFGrantCommittee@gmail.com. Grant recipients will be notified on Dec. 31, 2018, and funds will be disbursed on Feb. 15, 2019.
November District-Wide Dates & Events
- November 1: ALC Graduation • 4 PM
- November 2: Students Do Not Report (secondary, end of the quarter • elementary, professional development day)
- November 5: Salute to Veterans • 9:15 - 10:15 AM • John Marshall High School
- November 6: Election Day
- November 7: Citizen Voice: A Facilities Conversation • 5:30 - 7:30 PM • Edison Building
- November 7: STEM Forward Fall Educator Forum • 4:30 - 8 PM • Southeast Service Coop
- November 8: Friedell Open House for Prospective Students • 6:30 - 8 PM • Friedell
- November 8: JM Slices for Soldiers: Feed our Vets pizza feed • 5-7 PM • JM Cafe
- November 8 - 10: Theatre JM presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee • 7 PM
- November 10: Theatre JM presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee • 2 PM
- November 8 - 10: Century HS presents Apocalypse • 7 PM
- November 9: Veteran's Day Celebration • 8:15 - 9 AM • Franklin Elementary School
- November 11: Veteran's Day
- November 12: Superintendent's Listening Post • 12 - 1 PM • Technology Services Support Center (3018 40th Street NW)
- November 13: National Merit Breakfast • 7:15 AM • Mayo High School
- November 13: School Board Meeting • 5:30 PM • Edison Board Room
- November 13: Family & Community Engagement Meeting • 9 - 11 AM • Northrop, Room 201
- November 13: STEM Villiage Open House • 3 - 6 PM • Heintz Center
- November 15: Kick Off to Kindergarten • 4:30 - 7 PM • Mayo High School Cafeteria
- November 15 - 17: Mayo HS Fall Musical Mamma Mia • 7 PM • Smith Auditorium at Mayo
- November 18: Mayo HS Fall Musical Mamma Mia • 1:30 PM • Smith Auditorium at Mayo
- November 20: End of First Trimester / Elementary
- November 21: Flexible Conference Day • Students do not report
- November 22 & 23: No School / RPS Offices are closed
- November 26: Students Do Not Report (elementary, end of trimester • secondary, professional development day) **Longfellow Students Do Report**
- November 27: School Board Meeting • 5:30 PM • Edison Board Room
- November 28: Community Focus Team Meeting • 6 - 7:30 PM • Edison Board Room
Contact Us
Email: communications@rochester.k12.mn.us
Website: www.rochesterschools.org
Location: 615 7th Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, USA
Phone: 507-328-3000
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Twitter: @RPS535