Rochester Memorial Minute
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Wind Turbine Exploration
Fourth Graders at RMS Get Inspired by Hands-On Wind Turbine Workshop
Stephanie Cyr's fourth-grade class at Rochester Memorial School was buzzing with excitement as Jason Brooks (father of fourth grade student Nicholas Brooks) and Tom Lynch, experts in renewable energy from the Axess Group, paid a special visit to the RMS STEM Lab to teach the young scholars about wind turbines.
The interactive workshop aimed to educate students about sustainable energy sources and to inspire future generations of engineers. Under the guidance of Brooks and Lynch, the students learned about the various components of a wind turbine and how they function to harness energy. The highlight of the day was a hands-on activity where students had the opportunity to construct their own miniature wind turbines.
Grade 3 Research Project and Building Habitats
Grade 3 MCAS Testing This Week
This week we have our third graders taking the ELA MCAS test on Tuesday, April 9th and Wednesday, April 10th. So far our students have been working hard to do their best and that is all we ask. Please encourage your child to get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast and come in with a positive mindset.
Spring After-School Activities
*Please double check dates of each after school session as some Wednesdays there aren't any classes because of monthly staff meetings.
Here is the link from Mr. Woodward: https://rmsphysed.weebly.com/rms-after-school-activities.html
MONDAYS:
MUSIC FUN- March 4 – April 8- end 4:20 pm
SOCCER K-3- March 4 – April 29- end 4:00 pm
BRAIN GAMES- March 4 – April 29- end 4:00 pm
OUTDOOR GAMES- March 4 – April 29- end 4:15 pm
TUESDAYS:
FARM KIDS- March 5 – April 9- end 4:20 pm
TS CLUB- March 5 – April 9- end 4:20 pm
INCREDIBLE INDOOR GAMES & LEGOS- March 5 – April 9- end 4:20 pm
INDOOR SOCCER Gr. 3-6- March 5 – April 23- end 4:15 pm
YOGA- March 5 – May 7- end 4:00 pm
**GREAT OUTDOORS- April 30 – June 4- end 4:30 pm
WEDNESDAYS:
BEADS, BAUBLES & MORE- March 13 – May 8- end 4:20 pm
FLOOR HOCKEY- March 13 – May 8- end 4:20 pm
DRAW LIKE AN ARTIST- March 13 – May 8- end 4:20 pm
**GREAT OUTDOORS- May 1 – May 29- end 4:30 pm
THURSDAYS:
INDOOR KICKBALL- March 7 – May 2- end 4:15 pm
CIRCLE UP- March 7 – May 9- end 4:20 pm
RMS DANCE TEAM- March 7 – May 2- end 4:15 pm
**GREAT OUTDOORS- May 2 – June 6- end 4:20 pm
FRIDAYS:
DODGEBALL- March 8 – April 12- end 4:20 pm
Grade 4 Symmetrical Masks
Kindergarten August 2024 Registration is Open
If you know any families that need to register their soon to be kindergartener, please encourage them to reach out to our school and go to our school web page at https://rms.oldrochester.org/
On this page, under the families and student tab, there is a link for new registrations. We need all incoming families to register their child through this link, aka PowerSchool. In addition, we need a few hard copy documents for proof of residency.
If anyone has any questions. please reach out to Ms. Guard, Office Administrative Assistant at 508-763-2049. We look forward to meeting our new kindergarten families soon.
Get ready for a super cool adventure with Spot, the amazing robot from Boston Dynamics!
Imagine a robot that can walk, climb, and even dance just like a real animal. That’s Spot! Built by the brilliant minds at Boston Dynamics, a place where the future of robots comes to life, Spot is no ordinary robot. It’s designed to go places where humans can go and wheels can’t go, making it super special.
Imagine Spot exploring places too dangerous for people, like disaster zones or helping out in ways only a robot can, like delivering things or even helping scientists and engineers. Spot can walk on rough terrain, climb stairs, and is super smart, knowing how to avoid obstacles and keep its balance, so it won’t fall over. It’s like a superhero robot dog that’s ready for any adventure!
RMS Updates
PTO Meeting
- Tuesday, April 9th, 3:10-4:00 PM
Grade 3 MCAS Dates
- Grade 3: April 9th and 10th
Multiples Day:
- Students and Staff are encouraged to dress like one another
- Keep it simple-jeans and a black top, RMS Gear or whatever you want as long as it is school appropriate
RMS Talent Show Information:
- Thursday, April 25th at 6:00 PM
- Presented to grades 2-6
STEAMapalooza
- Save the Date, Thursday, May 16th 5:30-6:30
- The 3rd Grade Recorder Concert is this night as well from 6:30-7:00 PM in the RMS cafetorium.
Here is the informational packet:
Here is the sign up Google Form:
School Council
- Tuesday, May 7th, 3:30-4:30 PM
Grade 6 Students Modeling a Solar Eclipse
Thank You PTO
Our PTO ordered Solar Eclipse glasses for all of the students to take home on Monday. Students will take them home with a Solar Eclipse Fact sheet. Thank you for your continued support RMS PTO!
Student Ambassador Schedule
Meetings will be biweekly on Tuesday mornings from 8:10-8:40. A ride to school on these Tuesdays will be needed. Drop-off will be at the back of the school at the rear entrance.
April 9
April 23
May 7
May 21- Final meeting!
Box Tops for Education Made Easy
Dear Rochester Memorial Elementary School Families,
We are restarting the Box Tops for Education program and reaching out because we need your help. The Box Tops for Education program has been around for 25 years and has given schools one billion dollars since 1996. As a community, we can help give our students what they need to succeed with just a touch of a button.
It's easy! Here's how it works:
· Buy Box Tops products. With thousands of participating products, there are lots of chances to earn!
· Scan your receipt (paper or electronic) with the Box Tops app within 14 days of purchase and automatically earn for Rochester Memorial Elementary School with every Box Tops product you buy.
· Don’t have access to an app? Or don’t have the time? Send in the receipt with the item clearly circled and the box top stapled or paperclipped to the receipt within 14 days of purchase and we can take care of it for you.
Our goal is to earn $10,000 through Box Tops this year to help with field trips.
Remember, you can earn a bonus for our school by referring your friends, family & other parents at RMS to sign up for Box Tops. You'll both earn a bonus when they scan their first receipt with the Box Tops app.
When first adding the app (Please enter referral code- UJZ56EPY).
Every Box Tops product will count towards our goal. Let's make a difference together.
We can do this!
RMS Spring 2024 Testing Dates
Grade 6:
ELA: April 1 and April 2, 2024
Math: May 13 and May 14, 2024
Grade 5:
ELA: March 26 and March 27, 2024
Math: April 29 and April 30, 2024
Science: May 16 and May 17, 2024
Grade 4:
ELA: April 4 and April 5, 2024
Math: May 2 and May 3, 2024
Grade 3:
ELA: April 9 and April 10, 2024
Math: May 6 and May 7, 2024
Welcome to our school community where everyone CARES!
Rochester Memorial School welcomes you to our PreK to 6 school. Our student enrollment is just under 500 students and our school is filled with dynamic faculty and staff who are excited to teach every day.
Rochester Memorial School ~ C.A.R.E.S
Cooperation, Assertiveness, Responsibility, Empathy, and Self-Control
We seek to demonstrate these values in all that we do!
Rochester Memorial School
16 Pine Street
Rochester, MA 02770
508-763-2049 ext. 2000