Oh, what fun! Our preschoolers are feeling festive! From a sensory table made from candy cane lane to gingerbread-scented play-doh, our students had a blast learning today!
For our AwEA participants joining us at CMX Cinema this week, the film will be "Red One." The movie will begin at 7 pm and end at approximately 9 pm. See you Friday!
“The community’s approval of the Ignite Student Learning Referendum will enable Rochester Public Schools (RPS) to avoid closing schools, raising class sizes, and making major cuts to positions and programs that serve our students. It will provide RPS with the financial stability we need to continue implementing our ambitious strategic plan and to remain focused on our academic mission. Most importantly, it is an investment in our students that will pay off in the skilled workforce that Rochester needs to thrive in the decades ahead. We look forward to providing regular updates to the community on how the referendum funds are being used, and we will work hard to continue earning and strengthening the trust that the community has placed in us through its approval of the referendum on November 5, 2024.”
Tomorrow is Election Day! Today is the last day for early voting. You can vote today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2122 Campus Drive SE, Suite 300, Rochester, MN, or 201 4th St. SE in Rochester, (Conference Room 104), Rochester, MN.
Don't forget to vote on the Ignite Student Learning referendum to increase the operating levy and allow RPS to continue helping every student reach their full potential.
Learn how to make your voice heard: https://referendum.rochesterschools.org/voting-information
Where does Rochester rank in the funding we receive? In this short video, Superintendent Pekel shares a fact about funding for RPS that has surprised people across our community. Check it out: https://youtu.be/b7edFAoSosU
As the weather gets colder and it remains darker during morning commutes, a reminder to go slow around school zones and pay attention to school buses. Always be prepared to stop for school buses.
🛑 Stop for a school bus with its flashing red lights activated and the stop-arm extended.
🛑 Stop at least 20 feet from a school bus.
🛑 Remain stopped until the stop-arm is retracted and the red lights are turned off.
Craving delicious Italian food? Support our upcoming STEM Fair by ordering from Sorellina's on Sunday, November 3rd!
All day on November 3rd, 25% of every purchase will go directly to funding our STEM Fair, helping us bring exciting science, technology, engineering, and math activities to the community. 🧪🔬🚀
How you can help:
1 - Order your favorite dish from Sorellina's.
2 - Mention our STEM Fair fundraiser when you pick up or place your order.
3 - Enjoy a great meal while supporting a great cause!
Let's make this year's STEM Fair a huge success—one delicious bite at a time!
For our AwEA participants joining us on Friday for the movie, our new theatre location is CMX Cinema, 3450 East Circle Drive NE, Rochester. This month's movie is The Wild Robot, starting at 7 pm and ending at 8:45 pm. Our staff will be there with your tickets at 6:45 pm. Please do not arrive more than 15 minutes before the show time as you will not be allowed into the movie or concessions area until you have collected your ticket from the Community Education staff.
Thank you to everyone who came out to our 1st Annual Rochester ECFE 5K & Family Fun Run! 🏃♀️🎉
We had an incredible turnout and couldn’t be more grateful for your support. It was a joy to see so many families, runners, and community members enjoying the event together. Your participation helps us continue supporting families in the Rochester community.
It’s the first day of preschool! We are so excited to meet all our new friends as we discover, grow, and have fun together!
RPS families: This is a reminder that except for Longfellow Elementary, there is no school tomorrow, Friday, August 30. RPS is also closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend, and we will see you next Tuesday!
Results on the 2024 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) indicate that RPS has reversed a multi-year decline in the percentage of students who score at the proficient level or above in math, science, and reading. Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1736885
8/26/24: Due to an excessive heat warning issued for this afternoon and evening, all outdoor athletic sports and activities are canceled. However, some coaches may still have indoor practice plans. Please check in with them for this information.
Creative ways to prepare your little one(s) for the new school year are here! Check out this handy daily calendar for ideas to keep them moving and thinking.
The September edition of the EC Parents newsletter is also available. Follow the link to view this material, https://bit.ly/ECFEparents
We are 5 weeks away from our 1st Annual 5K and Family Fun Run! Registration for the 5K is $40 and includes a t-shirt. This event is walker-friendly! Funds raised through registration will directly benefit families in the Rochester community. Register today at bit.ly/ECFE-Run.
The free Family Fun Run will begin around 10:30 a.m. after the 5K is completed. The whole family is invited to join the fun! Come out for the baby crawl, toddler and preschool heats, and even some big kid races! We will also have food options available for purchase and additional games in the green space of the park.
Have you visited www.RochesterSchools.org/referendum yet? Come learn about why our district is proposing a referendum to voters this November, how the "Ignite Student Learning" plan would support students, and how you can make your voice heard on Election Day.
We're hosting a hiring event next Wednesday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Open positions include:
- Special Education Teachers
- Education Support Professionals
- Student Nutrition Services
- Health Office Staff (Nurses)
- Substitute Teachers & Staff
- Secondary Math Teachers
- Secondary Science Teachers
- Speech Language Pathologists
- Occupational Therapists
and more!
First Student and Kids on the Go will also be in attendance.
Walk-ins are welcome and virtual interviews are available at bit.ly/july-31-virtual-interview. Join us at the Edison Board Room, 615 7th St SW, Rochester, MN.
Our Fall 2024 Adults with Exceptional Abilities catalog is here! Visit www.rochesterce.org/register to view and register today.
