Meet Stacey Jarvis, one of our primary teachers here at MNSync Elementary. Student relationships come first! Interested in learning more? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and check out the link in bio!

#mnsynconline #rps #onlineschool #learnfromhome #safeschools #studentscomefirst #meetthestaff #differentiation #k12
4 months ago, Stacey Jarvis
Meet Stacey Jarvis: Kindergarten, First and second grade teacher. A Little About Me: This will be my 23rd year of teaching! I started as a Spanish Immersion teacher, then MLL/EL and later 4th grade here in Rochester. Most of my teaching career has been in kindergarten here with Rochester Public Schools. My passion is creating relationships with students and families that last well beyond their time in my classroom.  I love differentiating, so all students learn at their own pace and continue to grow! We would love to welcome your child at MNSync. Check us out at www.mnsynconline.org  Picture of Stacey Jarvis and family. MNSync and Rochester Public Schools Logo.

RPS families: This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, January 19, 2026, and RPS offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
No school for MLK on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
MNSync Online students have live teachers! Parents do not have to teach asynchronous materials at home at our online school. We do the teaching, you do the helping :). Parents form a strong team with MNSync teachers to make the best learning possible. MNSync Online is a free, public, state-wide online option through Rochester Public Schools. Want to know more? Visit our link in bio and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

#mnsynconline #rps #onlineschool #k12 #learnfromhome #minnesota #safeschools
4 months ago, Stacey Jarvis
Myth or Fact, MNSync edition. The free, public, online school for Minnesota students. Myth: Parents have to become the teacher. Fact: Teachers lead instruction. Parents act as learning partners, not instructors. Interested in learning more? Visit www.mnsynconline.org MNSync and Rochester Public Schools Logos
See what MNSync Online families have to say about our school! MNSync Online is a free, public, state-wide, synchronous-first online school through Rochester Public Schools. Anyone in the state can attend. Interested to find out more? See the link in bio!

#mnsynconline #rps #onlineschool #virtualschool #k12 #mnsyncfamilies #learnfromhome #parentteacherteam #safeschools
4 months ago, Stacey Jarvis
Family Testimonials: I think it is the best of both worlds, honestly.  I think we get more control, and the kids get that great school experience.  Tanya Borslien -Online Parent- Picture of the Borslien family. Picture of students learning online. MNSync Logo and Rochester Public Schools Logo
MNSync students use the same curriculum and learn the same content and standards as in-person students in the Rochester Public Schools. Teachers at MNSync adapt materials and activities for online teaching. Students turn in work on the Seesaw platform in grades k-4 and on Google Classroom in 5/6 and up. All materials are sent home with students by the school! Parents just provide typical school supplies such as paper, pencils, scissors, markers/crayons/colored pencils etc. All the learning, no bus needed! Interested in learning more? Follow us @mnsynconline. Check us out at www.mnsynconline.org.

#mnsynconline #rps #onlineschool #virtualschool #k12 #learnfromhome #onlineelementary #safeschools
4 months ago, Stacey Jarvis
Join Minnesota's Public Synchronous First Online school. MNSync Online students use the same curriculum as in-person students. Teachers adapt activities for student success and create opportunities for hands on learning. Students turn in work on Seesaw in grades k-4 and Google Classroom in 5/6. Picture of student smiling and working on handwriting with her teacher on an ipad. Rochester Public Schools and MNSync logos.
Common Quesgtions: Do you have to live in Rochester? No, anyone in the state of MN can attend. Do families have to pay? No, MNSync  Online is a free public school. Interested? Go to www.mnsynconline.org Email: emclausen@rochesterschoos.org Enroll: links in bio! Picture of students learning online and picture of MNSync staff.  Rochester Public Schools and MNSync logos.
MNSync Online students participate in hands-on learning with their school kit from the safety of home! All the learning, no bus needed! Interested in learning more about our state-wide, free, public, synchronous-first online school option through Rochester Public Schools? Check us out at www.mnsynconline.org.

#mnsynconline #rps #virtualschool #virtuallearning #onlineschool #elementary #k-12 #learnfromhome #safeschools #nobusneeded
4 months ago, Stacey Jarvis
Inside the classrom: Can students participate in hands-on learning in online school? Yes! We send a kit of materials home with our students. MNSync and Rochester Public Schools Logo. Outline of kids and chalk.
Students are using base ten blocks to learn about place value. Another class is playing a math game called top-it with number cards. All materials needed come in a school kit for each child! Pictures of kids using math manipulatives to learn. Picture of siblings playing top-it game. Picture of the math kit. MNSync and Rochester Public Schools logos.
Students at MNSync make friends and have social time. We know the importance of meaningful relationships--we create space for those relationships during class time and also offer social/play time at the end of the day! Interested in finding out more? Check us out at www.mnsynconline.org

#mnsynconline #rps #virtualschool #onlineschool #safeschools #friendship #socialtime #elementaryschool #learnfromhome
4 months ago, Stacey Jarvis
Inside the classroom: How do MNSync students make friends?
Students interact in live meets each day including breakout rooms for small groups and play/social time at the end of most days. Pictures of students socializing with their peers.
3rd graders at MNSync Online worked hard on their essays about Galileo! 

All the learning, no bus needed! Interested in our online, statewide, free, public, synchronous-first school? Check us out at www.mnsynconline.org.  As we finish up first semester, now is a great time join us! 
4 months ago, Stacey Jarvis
3rd grade students worked hard on essays about Galileo! Students hold up their work with proud smiles. MNSync Online and Rochester Public Schools logos
MNSync students are back online after a great break--no bus needed! Going back to school never felt so good.
4 months ago, Stacey Jarvis
MNSync students are back online after a great break. No bus needed--going back to school never felt so good. Picture of student in online class ready to learn. MNSync Online Rochester Public Schools
As we wrap up 2025, read Superintendent Pekel's end-of-year letter to see all that we've accomplished in our district: https://rochesterpsmn.edurooms.com/engage/rochester-public-schools/newsletters/superintendent-pekel-s-end-of-year-update.
5 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
As we wrap up 2025, read Superintendent Pekel's end-of-year letter to see all that we've accomplished in our district: https://rochesterpsmn.edurooms.com/engage/rochester-public-schools/newsletters/superintendent-pekel-s-end-of-year-update.
5 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

This is a reminder that there are no classes from Monday, December 22 through Friday, January 2. RPS classes will resume Monday, January 5 (Longfellow will resume Monday, January 12). Enjoy your Winter Break!

5 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
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Winter is officially here, which means some of us are thinking about the potential of snow days! Learn more about how we determine snow days and what to expect with school closings in the event of inclement weather: http://www.rochesterschools.org/inclement-weather

6 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
info on inclement weather

This is a reminder that there is no school on, Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28, for Thanksgiving Break. RPS will resume normal operations and hours on Monday, December 1. Enjoy the long weekend!

6 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
No School Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29
Honoring all who served. Thank you, Veterans.
6 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
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Honoring all who served. Thank you, Veterans.
6 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Veterans Day
As part of our Attendance Matters initiative, we are sending all families an attendance update today. This message will provide a current snapshot of your student’s attendance record for the year so far. Our goal is to keep you informed and partner with you to support your student's learning. You can always view up-to-the-minute attendance data in Skyward. Learn more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/attendance-matters
7 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Every day counts. Every student matters. Attendance is the first step to success!

To help our students fully engage in their learning, students are encouraged not to bring cell phones or other electronic devices, including smart watches and earbuds/airpods, to school. See more information about our cell phone procedures for each school level at https://rochesterschools.org/cell-phone-procedures

8 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
RPS Cell Phone procedures
Sometimes, knowing what steps to take can be hard when you are worried that your student's emotional or mental well-being might be impacted. RPS families have access to a confidential screener online at http://mentalhealthscreeningtools.com/. If the screener results indicate a reason for concern, or if you want to talk with a provider, schedule a free consultation with a mental health professional (https://ffcstaffconsults.as.me/).

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is also available for people experiencing emotional distress, mental health crises, or thoughts of suicide. You can call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org to connect with trained counselors anytime, 24/7.
8 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
call or text 988

Rochester Public Schools uses the Standard Response Protocol in response to emergencies that may occur in our school buildings. Students and staff will train, practice, and drill the protocol throughout the year. Learn more about what "hold," "secure," "lockdown," "evacuate," and "shelter" mean: https://www.rochesterschools.org/standard-response-protocol

9 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Standard response protocol list