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!
During May, we're celebrating Speech-Language-Hearing Month to raise awareness of communication disorders in children through adults. Learn more about this by watching this video from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhp83mZ6bLI
The Spring Social was a success!
In honor of its 50th Anniversary this year, RPS Community Education is seeking submissions of artwork by our community members about our community to reinforce the lifelong learning mission of Community Education through our publications, event wear, items for sale, and other ways. Submissions are due April 30. Learn more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1544243
All families welcome!
Spring Connections
Community Partners-Summer Programs
Free Food, Games, Inflatables.
Thursday, May 2, 5-7pm at Parkside Park
(2250 Park Lane SE, Rochester 55904)
Thursday, May 9, 5-7pm at Friendship Park
(1421 4th Ave SE, Rochester)
Join in the fun!
We have our Theme Thursday
Thursday, May 2nd
Tropical Day!
Today, April 26, is Arbor Day! Celebrate today by:
• Hiking through the woods on a nearby trail. (Information on Rochester area trails can be found at rochestermn.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/parks-trails-recreation-facilities/park-trail-system-maps)
• Planting or donating a tree.
• Reading a book about trees
• Making a plan to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Student Leadership comes in many forms: athletic teams, students of academic excellence, student councils, clubs, music, plays, and so much more. At Rochester Public Schools, we also offer our secondary students a unique opportunity to participate in our Student School Board program.
Read More: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1568759
Willow Creek Theme Thursday
Western Day!
The Sixth -Grade Science students were having fun while testing how warm air rises and how high it can ascend is a fundamental concept in Physics and Meteorology. Plus, it's hands-on and visually engaging, which can make learning about these principles even more exciting.
You could set up a simple experiment using balloons or smoke to visualize the movement of the warm air as it rises. By heating air in a container and observing how it behaves when released, students can gain a better understanding of the concept.
Encouraging students to predict the height the warm air will reach before it stops and then testing those predictions can help reinforce their understanding of the relationship between temperature and air movement. Plus, they'll get to see the scientific method in action as they make hypotheses, conduct experiments, and analyze results.
They're often the first faces you see when you walk into a building, and they're always ready and willing to help. Our schools and buildings wouldn't be the way they are without them. Thank you to all of our administrative professionals!
Happy Earth Day! We can't wait to hear about all the earth day activities throughout our schools.
Looking for ideas? Try one of the fun earth-friendly activities 🌎 below:
• Bring a trash bag on your family walk and fill it with any trash you find.
• Try "earth painting" by using mud as paint on sidewalks or paper or use non-toxic watercolors to paint river rocks.
• Create a Recycle, Reuse, Reduce collage: Use "trash" (paper scraps, labels, junk mail, and other found items) and glue to create a multimedia masterpiece.
• Learn more about what you can recycle as a family with a tour by Olmsted County Environmental Resources this Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their Waste-to-Energy Facility. More information: https://bit.ly/49Hd5VO
Let's grow together!
Willow Creek Middle School
Theme Thursday, April 25th
Western Day!
Wishing a happy Passover to those who celebrate.
Happy Mahavir Jayanti to those who celebrate.
Happy First Day of Ridván to those who celebrate.
Each year, hundreds of middle and high school students from across Minnesota present original research to STEM professionals and compete for prestigious awards. Top students are selected to compete at the International Science and Engineering Fair.
Congradulations to one of our students who went on to the Minnesota State Science & Engineering Fair on Friday, March 22nd at the Saint Paul RiverCentre.
Here are some more photos to enjoy!
Culture Day for middle school is an immersive event designed to expose students to different cultures and promote cultural awareness and understanding. Through workshops, activities, displays, performances, and a food fair, students engage with various aspects of a chosen culture or cultures. They learn about traditions, customs, arts, and cuisine, fostering appreciation for diversity. The day encourages interactive experiences, reflection, and discussion, with follow-up activities to reinforce learning. It's a fun and educational way to celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity within the school community.
In our efforts to bridge the communication gap and further engage families in their student's education, RPS partners with TalkingPoints to introduce two-way communication into our school communities. Currently, our families are utilizing TalkingPoints in over 40 languages, helping families remove language barriers.
This school year, our staff and families have exchanged over two million messages through TalkingPoints. We hope to continue the conversation with you!
