News and events
January 18th, 2023
School highlights
Congratulations to Brooklyn, our yearbook cover winner!
Congratulations to the 10 yearbook cover finalists.
School Board votes to amend 2022-23 school year calendar
The last day of school for elementary students will now be Wednesday, June 7, while secondary students will have their last day Thursday, June 8
The School Board approved a change to the district calendar at its December 12 meeting, converting June 8 to a non-student contact day at the elementary level. There will be no change to the schedule at the secondary level. The last day of school for elementary school students will be Wednesday, June 7, while the last day of school for secondary students will remain Thursday, June 8.
This change will allow elementary staff additional time to prepare for transitions that will occur from the current school year to the next, including the closing of Franklin Elementary School and boundary changes across the district.
A message from RAFT
Upcoming RAFT Meetings:
Mar 7 @ 6:30 pm
May 16 @ 6:30 pm
Upcoming RAFT Events:
Feb 16 - Family Dance
May 5 - Carnival
Child nutrition update
Meal prices for the 2022-23 school year
Breakfast $1.50
Lunch $2.55
Mega-Bite extra charge $2.75
Attendance
Reminders
Regular attendance in school is essential to the success of our students. Students who are well should be at school every day that school is in session. Students who are ill should not be in school. Generally, students don't miss more than six days of school a year from illness. If there are chronic health concerns, consult Rum River's school nurse, Gail Goss at Gail.Goss@ahschools.us
- A parent/guardian should use the ParentVue app to report an absence or call 763-506-8206 to report student attendance. Please spell the students last name, indicate the teachers name and report the reason for the absence.
- Use the pickup notes from your open house folder if you will be picking your student up early and for end of the day pick up if it’s different from your normal routine.
- If someone other than a parent/guardian will be picking up, please indicate that on the pickup note.
- If an unexpected appointment or end of the day pick up changes, please call the office by 3:00 pm. We can then notify the teacher of the change.
Minnesota Statute, Section 120A.22 - Compulsory Instruction - This statute defines the specifics of the Compulsory Education Law as outlined by the state of Minnesota.
Additional information is outlined in the Rum River Parent/Calendar Handbook on page 3. If you need more information, please contact the office at 763-506-8200.
Nominate outstanding school staff for an Above & Beyond Award
Submissions accepted through Jan. 20
Do you know an Anoka-Hennepin staff member who goes above and beyond normal job expectations to ensure that students receive a high quality education in a safe and nurturing environment? Maybe that person is a teacher or a custodian or a paraprofessional? Maybe a school counselor or principal? Perhaps someone working in the cafeteria, or a nurse or a secretary?
If you know someone who does amazing work for children, you’re strongly encouraged to nominate them for the Above & Beyond Awards. The Above & Beyond Awards involve students, staff, parents and community members in recognizing and rewarding Anoka-Hennepin employees and groups who consistently go that extra mile so students can be successful.
Nominations are being accepted for worthy candidates through Friday, Jan. 20, 2023.
Check out the Above & Beyond Awards website, ahschools.us/aboveandbeyond, for a nomination form or to read additional information about the awards.
The program is a joint effort of the district and the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation (AHEF). The 2023 Above & Beyond Awards ceremony will take place March 29 at the Educational Service Center (ESC).
Reminders from the school office
Winter Conferences Information
Sign up will be available Wednesday, January 18th at 5:00pm
Winter Conference Schedule:
Tuesday, February 21st
7:35am to 8:35am - Virtual Only
4:00pm to 7:30pm - In Person Only
Thursday, February 23rd
4:30pm to 7:30pm - In Person Only
Monday, February 27th
4:30pm to 6:00pm - In Person Only
6:00pm to 7:30pm - Virtual Only
Spring Picture Day
Monday, April 3rd
More information will be coming soon.
Lost and Found
Our lost and found has moved from the front hallway into a room. Parents are welcome to come look through items during school hours from 9:30-4:00. Please check-in with the school office if you would like to look for items in the lost and found.Volunteer news
Volunteer Opportunity: We are looking for volunteers to help out at the All-School Family Dance on the evening of Thursday, February 16th. There are a variety of ways to help support this event. Click here to learn more and to sign up for a shift!
Remember to complete your volunteer application prior to volunteering at Rum River. Details on how to become a volunteer below...
Before you can volunteer this school year, please:
1. Complete the Rum River Elementary volunteer application.
2. Complete your Criminal Record History Release (CRHR) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The volunteer application and CRHR must be filled out each school year for each school at which you’d like to volunteer.
If you have any questions feel free to email Shelly Zenner at michelle.zenner@ahschools.us.
Thank you to all of our volunteers for their continued support!
Transportation update
Please call Kottkes at 763-506-1125 for late bus information after school hours.
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