In Craftopia (Gr. 2-5), creativity knows no bounds! This four-day camp invites students to explore a wide variety of art materials and crafting techniques while creating projects they’ll be proud to take home. Join CE Youth Enrichment for a hands-on, imagination-filled experience. Register today at bit.ly/rochce-craftopia.

9 days ago, Rochester Community Education
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🎓✨ Today we celebrated our incredible 5th graders as they prepare to leave Jefferson Elementary and begin their next chapter!

Over the years, they have grown as learners, leaders, friends, and role models. They have filled our halls with curiosity, kindness, laughter, and school spirit, leaving a lasting impact on our Jefferson family.

While we will miss seeing their faces every day, we are excited to watch them continue to learn, grow, and achieve great things in middle school and beyond.

Congratulations, 5th graders! We are proud of all you have accomplished and can't wait to see what the future holds for each of you.

💙Once a Jaguar, always a Jaguar! 💙
10 days ago, Craig Schneider
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🌼 A big shoutout to these amazing 5th graders for helping beautify the flower beds outside Jefferson Elementary! 🌼
Their hard work, teamwork, and positive attitudes made a huge difference. Pulling weeds to freshen up the beds, they showed great pride in their school and community.
Thank you for making Jefferson Elementary look even more welcoming and beautiful. We are so proud of your efforts and the example you set for others! 🌷🌞💚
10 days ago, Craig Schneider
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🌎✈️ Our first graders wrapped up their study of the seven continents with a delicious adventure around the world!
Today, students had the opportunity to sample foods inspired by different countries and cultures, helping them connect their classroom learning to real-world experiences. From trying new flavors to learning about traditions from around the globe, it was a fun and memorable way to celebrate all they’ve learned this year.
14 days ago, Craig Schneider
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Is your child ready for the independence of staying home alone? Whether it’s an hour after school or a few hours during the summer, this milestone can be a positive experience when kids are prepared.

Join CE Youth Enrichment at Hoover on June 15 for our Home Alone (Gr. 2 and Up) class. Students will build confidence and learn practical skills, including safe habits, house rules, after-school routines, handling phone calls and unexpected visitors, pet safety, personal safety, severe weather, fire safety, intruders, and basic first aid. Register today at bit.ly/rochce-home-alone.

17 days ago, Rochester Community Education

Join CE Youth Enrichment on June 9 at Hoover for Bicycle Spin Art! Students will create their own masterpieces by pouring their favorite paint colors and designs onto a spinning canvas while pedaling a bike. The results are as fun to make as they are to see! Register online today at bit.ly/rochce-pedaler.

21 days ago, Rochester Community Education
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It’s never too early to start thinking about future careers!

On Thursday and Friday, our Kindergarten students had the opportunity to experience Jefferson’s Student-Led Career Fair! Students explored the Career Wheel, learned about a variety of careers, and participated in hands-on activities within each of the six career groups.

A huge thank you to our amazing 5th grade leaders who designed and led each career group activity. Your leadership, creativity, and hard work made this experience so meaningful for our younger students!
28 days ago, Craig Schneider
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Summer CE Youth Enrichment camps are starting soon! Join us at Hoover from June 8–11 for Once Upon a Movie (Gr. K-2). In this course, we will explore magical and mythical adventures through movies, crafts, and fun activities. From enrolling in Monsters University to saving a family’s magic, there are stories for every kid to enjoy. You can register for this course and view our many upcoming summer offerings at bit.ly/rochce-movie.

29 days ago, Rochester Community Education
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Summer School Age Child Care (SACC) Registration is almost here! Choose your own schedule that works for your family. Rates are $50 per child and registration opens at 6:00 a.m. sharp on Wednesday, April 15: https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/3/school-age-child-care

about 2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Summer SACC registration opens on April 15. at 6:00 a.m.

Rochester Public Schools is the heart of a community focused on lifelong learning. Whether you are three years old or eighty-three, we believe in investing in our community's future by providing exceptional opportunities for everyone to grow.

➡️ We help our youngest learners flourish through 177 Preschool Enrichment classes, 105 Early Childhood Family Education classes, and 26 RPS Preschool classrooms.

➡️ Our youth students stay engaged and inspired through 767 Youth Enrichment and 21st Century programs designed to help them find their spark.

➡️ Learning doesn't stop at graduation. We host 655 Adult Enrichment classes, 241 Adults With Exceptional Abilities classes, and 116 unique offerings at Hawthorne Education.

Learn more about our Community Education program at https://www.rochesterce.org.

4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
2087 classes offered through community education
Our value of ensuring excellence through evidence means we use data and proven practices to help our students grow. To date, 90% of RPS 8th graders have used Xello to discover careers connected to their personal interests. By using these tools, we are investing in our community’s future and preparing the next generation of thinkers and doers. Discover more about how our students use the Xello tool at www.rochesterschools.org/xello.

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4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
90% of 8th graders used Xello to discover career interests
At Rochester Public Schools, we want every student to be “Challenged to Strive and Supported to Thrive.” With more than 120 extracurricular options for our secondary students, we live out our Value of building belonging and connection. By offering a wide variety of activities, we ensure every student can find a place where they belong, helping them develop the social skills and confidence needed to pursue a fulfilling path. Learn more about our mission at www.rochesterschools.org/about.

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4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
120+ extra curricular options
To help our students flourish, we focus on our value of supporting the whole student. This includes their physical well-being, which is why our nutrition team serves over 16,000 meals every single day. Meeting these basic needs is essential to our mission: to equip every student with the resilience to pursue a fulfilling path. Learn more about our Student Nutrition Services Department at https://www.rochesterschools.org/student-nutrition.

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4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
5,313 breakfasts and 11,191 lunches served daily
We are proud of our vibrant school communities! Building belonging and connection is a key RPS Value. With 87 languages spoken by our students, we have much to celebrate. Embracing these perspectives creates an environment where every student feels at home and ready to learn. Learn more about our values at www.rochesterschools.org/about.

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4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
87 languages spoken by 4188 students
Meet Sonya! She's here to pull back the curtain and help you lead the way in your students’ learning journey. Through our Caregiver and Parent Empowerment (CAPE) virtual courses, Sonya provides the roadmap you need to support your elementary student and master the "ins and outs" of our District.

Don't do it alone—join an online session in March and get the inside scoop! Save your spot here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SriIzGC_CNlScaRNM0hOWHRlbTy-5s6Wf_a9NZVBbUU/viewform?edit_requested=true
4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Sonya Chives, Family Engagement specialist leading a Caregiver and Parent Empowerment online session for elementary schools on her work computer while looking at the camera and smiling.
🌟🎬 The Jefferson PTSA truly rolled out the red carpet for our incredible staff today! We are beyond grateful for the time, energy, and love that went into celebrating the amazing teachers and staff who make Jefferson such a special place every day. A huge THANK YOU to our PTSA, supportive parents, thoughtful students, and dedicated staff for coming together to make it all happen. It takes a village—and ours is the best! ❤️ Jefferson shines because of all of you! ✨
4 months ago, Craig Schneider
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We had a special visit from the Kellogg Middle School Music Department! Our fifth graders learned about the different music options they can choose in middle school and got to see and hear the instruments up close. 🎺🎻🥁 What an exciting step as they get ready for the next chapter of their music journey—we can’t wait to see which instruments they choose! 💙🎼
4 months ago, Craig Schneider
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We had a special visit from the Kellogg Middle School Music Department! Our fifth graders learned about the different music options they can choose in middle school and got to see and hear the instruments up close. 🎺🎻🥁 What an exciting step as they get ready for the next chapter of their music journey—we can’t wait to see which instruments they choose! 💙🎼
4 months ago, Craig Schneider
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Last week, our first graders were thrilled to welcome a professional storyteller (and proud Jefferson alum!) Patti Christensen from California. 📚🎭
She kept students on the edge of their seats with her dramatic storytelling and explained how books move from big ideas to publication. Our young listeners were inspired, entertained, and smiling from ear to ear! 💙📖
4 months ago, Craig Schneider
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We had a special visitor today! 🎶😊 Mr. Muschler stopped by to sing with our Kindergarteners, and the smiles said it all. Thank you for sharing your talent and bringing so much joy to our littlest learners!
4 months ago, Craig Schneider
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