We are proud to celebrate, recognize, and share the work and contributions of our Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students and staff. Within our community, it's important for students to share their culture and feel a sense of belonging at Rochester Public Schools.
Last weekend, our community came together for our powwow celebration in honor of our RPS Graduates. Thank you to our American Indian Liaisons, Amelia and Tucker, who represent our American Indian Education program, and all of the AIPAC members who also helped make this celebration possible. Thank you to all the dancers, singers, drummers, volunteers, and community members who helped make this event a memorable celebration for our graduates!
Today, May 8 is National School Nurse Day. In Rochester Public Schools, our students and families are served by two different school nurse roles -- Health Office Nurses & Licensed School Nurses. A Health Office Nurse offers daily support within our schools to students who aren't feeling well, have an injury, need to take medications, need support with a medical device, or who need other types of medical support to remain as healthy as possible and participate fully in school. A Health Office Nurse must hold one of these certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse.
A Licensed School Nurse (LSN) works closely with the processes of evaluation for special needs from the health perspective and care management of more complex health conditions. They advise Health Office Nurses when needed and work closely with families to establish plans to support students with complex medical needs. Licensed School nurses have earned licenses beyond those listed above in both Public Health Nursing and Licensed School Nursing.
The RPS Health Services team of approximately 50 nurses is led by Health Services Coordinator Chris Bjerke, RN; Licensed School Nurse Lead Emberlee Bremseth, MSN, RN, LSN, NCSN; and Health Office Nurse Lead Marni Shelley, RN.
Our school nurses serve a vital role, working not only to address students' needs but also as advocates and liaisons to families and healthcare providers, improving health outcomes for both students and families. Thank you, school nurses!
May 8 is National School Nurse Day, and we're celebrating by highlighting some of our school nurses throughout the day. Marni Shelley, RN, is the Health Office Nurse Lead and works districtwide. Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1588417
May 8 is National School Nurse Day, and we're celebrating by highlighting some of our school nurses throughout the day. Julie Haubenschild, RN-BSN, works at Bamber Valley, Fowell, Jefferson, Lincoln K-8, Longfellow, Pinewood, Overland, and Riverside Elementary Schools. Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1587749
May 8 is National School Nurse Day, and we're celebrating by highlighting some of our school nurses throughout the day. Janyce McHale, LSN, works at Dakota Middle School. Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1588963
May 8 is National School Nurse Day, and we're celebrating by highlighting some of our school nurses throughout the day. Lisa Raymond, LSN, works at Longfellow Elementary. Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1588511
May 8 is National School Nurse Day, and we're celebrating by highlighting some of our school nurses throughout the day. Stephanie Fisk, RN, works at Gibbs Elementary. Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1588479
May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, and we're highlighting our speech language pathologists. Meet Laine, who works at Century High School. Learn more about her and the work she does with our students: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1576423
Tomorrow is National Bike and Roll to School Day! Strap on your helmet and get ready to roll with some of these helpful bike safety tips:
• Always wear a helmet
• Give your student visibility
• Follow the rules of the road
• Do an "ABC" Bike Check - Check your air, brakes, and bike chain!
Today, we're kicking off one of our favorite weeks: Teacher Appreciation Week! We could not do what we do without them, and we're thankful for all that they do for our students day in and day out. Thank you, RPS teachers!
Wishing a happy and festive Cinco de Mayo to those who celebrate!
Sunday, May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls #MMIWG. We ask that you wear red to help raise awareness of these acts of violence against Indigenous women.
"Approximately 1,500 American Indian and Alaska Native missing persons have been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) throughout the U.S., and approximately 2,700 cases of Murder and Nonnegligent Homicide Offenses have been reported to the Federal Government’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. In total, BIA estimates there are approximately 4,200 missing and murdered cases that have gone unsolved." - U.S. Department of the Interior Indian Affairs.
To learn more about the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, please visit: https://www.niwrc.org/resources?field_resource_topic_target_id=576 or https://www.bia.gov/service/mmu/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-people-crisis
Happy Orthodox Easter to those who celebrate.
Congratulations to Principal Chris Fogarty, recipient of the SEMASSP Middle School Principal of the Year!
Over the last few days, we have been celebrating our School Lunch Heroes, who provide the fuel our students need for learning. Thank you for all you do for our district and the students of Rochester Public Schools!
What makes a rainstorm? What is the difference between high pressure and low pressure? Students at Willow Creek Middle School have the answer! Yesterday, KTTC joined students during part of their morning to present about all things weather and share a few experiments related to high and low pressure.
Our principals are integral to the growth and education of our students and staff and show amazing leadership in their buildings. We are grateful for each of them. Celebrate your principal today for School Principals' Day!
National PE and Sport Week is each year from May 1 to May 7!
This week celebrates the importance of including healthy habits such as staying active in your everyday life. Including physical education in our curriculum is vital to a well-rounded education. It helps students recognize and value the contributions of sound physical conditioning and experience activities that help maintain physical fitness.
Tomorrow is our Kindergarten Information Fair! Meet with RPS departments like transportation, student nutrition services, School Age Child Care, and more, and our partner community organizations like United Way of Olmsted County, Mayo Clinic, Olmsted Medical Center, and Cradle2Career. Join us from 4:30- 7 p.m. at Mayo High School!
