We're halfway through Teacher Appreciation Week, and it's been full of joy! We have loved seeing all the celebrations, from a giant chicken outside a building to chalk art, treats, high fives, and hugs! RPS schools are showing huge love for our teachers! Thank you for everything you do for our students! We appreciate you!
Heads up, students! There will be no school on Wednesday, May 7. Staff will be engaged in a Curriculum Adjustment Day. See you back on Thursday, May 8.
We're excited to see you all in TWO days! Join us for Kick Off 2 Kindergarten, a fun and informative fair designed just for incoming kindergarteners and their families. It's the perfect way to explore all that RPS has to offer and get excited for the school journey ahead!
🎒 When: Thursday, May 8, 4–7 p.m.
🎒 Where: Century High School, 2525 Viola Rd NE, Rochester, MN 55906
🎒 Admission: Free and open to the public!
At the fair, families can:
🎒 Meet the friendly faces from Transportation, Student Nutrition, SACC, and more.
🎒 Connect with community partners to learn more about their services.
🎒 Ask questions, gather info, and feel ready for Day One.
🎒 Capture the moment in our super-fun photo booth.
We will also have multilingual interpreters ready to help! Discover what makes RPS a great place to learn and grow, because every big dream starts with a strong foundation. Play, learn, and get inspired with us!
Happy Monday All!
Here is the link to this week's broadcast, enjoy!
https://youtu.be/5Fwb-saRqKc
Mayo High School Baseball Hosts: Strike Out Cancer
Today is National School Principal Day and we want to take a moment to recognize both Mr. Sonju and Mrs. Ohs! Bamber Valley wouldn't be the same without this amazing team leading the way- thanks for all you do for the students, staff and families at Bamber!!
Due to impending inclement weather this evening, ⚡ Middle school after-school activities are canceled. ⚡ All night school classes are canceled. ⚡ All activities at school sites must conclude by 6 p.m. Please make necessary arrangements and stay safe.
Happy Monday!
Here is the link for the broadcast:
https://youtu.be/cGJylNPSc9g
Tricia's apologies- it's actually Miss Melanie, NOT Mrs. Hennes who did the media update- sorry Melanie!
Hope you all have a great week!!
If you have an incoming kindergartener and Bamber is your neighborhood school, please plan to come our kindergarten event coming up! You won't want to miss meeting the kindergarten teachers and seeing the classrooms in Bamber Elementary.
Join us for Kick Off 2 Kindergarten, a fun and informative event designed just for incoming kindergarteners and their families. It's the perfect way to explore all that RPS has to offer and get excited for the school journey ahead!
🎒 When: Thursday, May 8, 4–7 p.m.
🎒 Where: Century High School, 2525 Viola Rd NE, Rochester, MN 55906
🎒 Admission: Free and open to the public!
At the fair, families can:
🎒 Meet the friendly faces from Transportation, Student Nutrition, SACC, and more.
🎒 Connect with community partners to learn more about their services.
🎒 Ask questions, gather info, and feel ready for Day One.
🎒 Capture the moment in our super-fun photo booth.
We will also have multilingual interpreters ready to help!
Come discover what makes RPS a great place to learn and grow, because every big dream starts with a strong foundation. Come play, learn, and get inspired with us!
Here's the link to this week's broadcast, enjoy! https://youtu.be/uf0GDp3dDck
Did you know BVE is home to some great artists and creatives? Come check out the BVE Art Show!
Hey Bamber 5th graders! Willow Creek Middle School is having an open house tonight. Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity to introduce yourself to the WCMS staff, ask questions about 6th grade academics and programing, and check out the building.
Just a little peek into Cookies the Musical, performed by The Great Gotch Theater of BVE. We're sure you've never seen such lovable little pups (look for the long, black puppy ears) learning about friendship from the bakers and goodies at Gotch's Bakery. #thursdaytheater
Here's your reminder - School Age Child Care (SACC) summer registration opens Tomorrow, April 16, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. for Summer SACC!
If you're considering summer care for your K-5 students, consider making it a summer of fun with our educational and enriching summer school age child care! Learn more at www.rochesterschools.org/sacc.
The RPS School Board will meet today at 5:30 p.m. in the Edison Board Room (615 7th St SW).
On the agenda for tonight's study session is the SCIP 2.0 Success Measures and Process Recommendation. If you cannot attend in person, you can livestream the meeting at https://www.youtube.com/isd535.
You can view tonight's and other meeting's full agendas at https://rochesterschools.org/simbli.
Rochester Public Schools wouldn't be the same without the dedicated, compassionate, and hardworking individuals who make a difference every day, whether they're teaching in classrooms, supporting students, or keeping our schools running smoothly behind the scenes.
As a small gesture of gratitude, we invite you to share a few words of encouragement with a staff member who has made a positive impact on you or your student(s). Your message can go a long way in brightening someone's day and reminding them just how appreciated they are.
Send a thank you card: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/2149885
The Bamber Valley students, staff, family, and community will be showcasing and celebrating our cultures through tradition, music, clothing, food, and the arts. Don't miss this fun event!
Beep Beep... coming to Goose Egg Park in May! Come explore the vehicles that ignite your young child's imagination at the 30th Annual Transportation Fair! Save the date for Saturday, May 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and a special concert by Justin Roberts from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
No registration is required for this fun and free family event, sponsored by PAIIR - Parents Are Important in Rochester, School Readiness, and Rochester Public Works!
April PTA meeting next week!
