The Thrive Trailer from Rochester Parks and Recreation visited Northrop before winter break. Our preschool kids loved getting to play with all of the different activities!
What is the Thrive Trailer, you ask? The Thrive Outside Winter Activities Trailer helps community members of all backgrounds and ages get outdoors, be active, socialize, and enjoy winter. The trailer is filled with winter activities like sleds, snowshoes, fort-building kits, and more.
Our winter youth catalog is here! The online version can be viewed at, simplebooklet.com/youthenrichmentwinterspring2024. You can also visit, www.rochesterce.com/register, to search our registration site. Here you can search for courses by typing the course number, course name, or a few keywords into the search bar at the top of the page. With this tool, registration is just minutes away!
Happy Kwanzaa to those who celebrate! Wishing you light, happiness, and peace in the coming year!
Wishing a very Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!
Remember that RPS Winter Break is December 22- January 2. We hope you enjoy some time off with your family and friends and can't wait to see you in the new year!
Today, the Mayo Clinic announced a gift of $10 million to Rochester Public Schools to enable the school district to sustain the implementation of the district’s strategic plan for academic transformation. As a result of the gift, Dr. Pekel has made important changes in the Attendance Options Redesign proposal that incorporates insights gained from the extensive feedback that the school district has sought on the proposal since the release of the first draft of the Redesign. View the updated proposal here: https://www.rochesterschools.org/attendance‑options‑redesign
Thank you to Boundless Playspace and Activity Center for welcoming our ECFE Parenting a Child with Special Needs class for a play session last week! We had an absolute blast trying out the new equipment. Big thanks to the ECFS/SR Parent Advisory Council for sponsoring this event!
We are postponing the Attendance Options Redesign Information Sessions scheduled for in-person tonight, Monday, December 18, at 7 p.m. and tomorrow, Tuesday, December 19, 2023, virtually at 12 p.m. and in-person at 7 p.m., to provide school district staff with additional time to prepare an updated version of the Attendance Options Redesign proposal that we plan to announce in the coming days.
You are welcome to continue providing feedback via the feedback forms on our website at www.rochesterschools.org/attendance-options-redesign.
Rescheduled dates will be announced soon.
The last week of ECFE classes for the fall session is upon us and we are celebrating with crafts and dress-up days! Our 2-4 Year Olds enjoyed PJ Day by making quilts and painting pajamas. Have a great break, everyone! The Winter ECFE session starts on January 8th. Space is still available for registration: https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/search?it[]=EcfeCourse&redirected_yet=true
The Attendance Options Redesign proposal feedback forms are available on our website at www.rochesterschools.org/attendance-options-redesign. These forms are available in English, Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, and Chinese. You are invited to submit feedback via the forms if you haven't already done so via email. The forms will be available until the end of the day on December 22, 2023.
Today is the last day to register for Ski Club. See you at Welch Village in January! https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/course/20707/2023-fall-youth/2024-welch-ski-club-coach-bus-optional-rental-gr-5-12
An FAQ about the Attendance Options Redesign proposal is now available on our website. Information sessions start tomorrow. Feedback forms in English, Spanish, Somali, Chinese, and Vietnamese will also be available tomorrow. Learn more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1374854
Happy Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe to those who celebrate!
Happy Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe to those who celebrate!
RPS families; Due to a traffic accident on Highway 52 and the ensuing backup, many buses may be running late this afternoon. We appreciate your patience.
Happy Bodhi Day to those who celebrate!
Do you have a degree in general education? Have you ever considered looking into special education but are concerned about the training to enter that field? Did you know you can be a special education teacher on a variance?
Join us at our Walk-In Hiring Event tomorrow, December 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information, go to www.rochesterschools.org/apply
Check out this video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oClYbOa2q1U
Wishing a Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate!
How early do you think students wake up to study? Well, last week, Superintendent Kent Pekel went to Mayo High School to investigate and ran into the students of Mr. Johnson's AP Calculus class.
Check it out: https://youtu.be/W3bBRTUDv0M
For those who are in need of food, here are some immediate and long-term food support resources. Thanks to Channel One Regional Food Bank for helping to put together this resource.
