Dear RMS Families,

Our district has really focused on school and student safety. What this means for RMS is that our students will be informed and trained on how to respond to unexpected "stranger" intrusion through our ALICE training. This training will be a series of developmentally appropriate conversations and drills that will take place throughout the year, not all at once. Our goal is for our students to understand how to protect themselves, build muscle memory and learn how to escape, barricade and follow directions of the adults when necessary.

Some of you may be wondering, "What is ALICE?" ALICE is an acronym for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter and Escape. Each of these is a strategy staff and students will apply depending on the situation and these actions are not done in chronological order, it depends on the immediate situation on how staff and students will respond. Each of these strategies serves a different purpose and RMS staff have practiced these different strategies. In kindergarten, we will read the book, "I'm Not Scared, I'm Prepared," by Julia Cook.

Later this week, we will address safety protocols in an age appropriate manner. As a school, we want to be proactive in educating our students and staff on how to be safe in an event of an unwanted intruder. We will hold grade level assemblies and the SRO Jaclyn Kaulback and our counselors will be present and available.

Respectfully,

Principal Letendre & Assistant Principal Vanderquist

Feinstein Golden Tickets are Back!!

Once again, RMS will participate in the Feinstein Foundation. Each student aka "Jr. Scholar" has been given their own individually numbered Golden Ticket.

Here’s how the Golden Ticket Program works for the 2025–2026 school year:

Weekly Drawings: Every Monday, 5 new winning Golden Ticket numbers will be randomly selected and announced. It all starts October 6th, 2025!
Mrs. Letendre will post the weekly winning numbers in the SMORE each week.
Announcements: Winning numbers will be emailed directly to Feinstein Leadership Schools & posted on The Feinstein Foundation’s website & social media pages! (Please note: announcements will no longer be shared on WPRI Channel 12.)

Winning school receives a $2,000 grant!
Winning student receives a $500 grant to donate to a non-profit of their choice!
Winning student also receives surprise gifts from The Feinstein Foundation!

Save the Date-The RMS Spooktacular is Back

Rochester Helping Angels

The Holiday Helping Angels are a group of Rochester-based volunteers. Our mission is to

provide support to Rochester families & seniors who need a little extra help during the holiday

season. We provide Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday dinner food bags as well as Christmas

gifts. Christmas gifts include both items that are “needed” and others that are on a “wish list”

All food and gifts are provided by donations from several community organizations and

citizens. The Holiday Helping Angels program is coordinated by a retired RMS teacher with

assistance from Rochester Firefighters Association, Rochester Police Brotherhood, Rochester

Lions, Wareham Chiropractic, Town of Rochester employees, Eliot Farm, Snipatuit Pond

Association, Old Orchard Estates residents, Friends Market and many more.

If you are in need of a helping hand this holiday season please find the form at the link below.

https://forms.gle/sfDK6StS5WD6vnZP8

If you have any questions, please email

angelsfromrochester@gmail.com

Bus Routes for 2026-2027 School Year

Arrival - Dismissal Information

Bus Routes: direct link

Typical School Day:

Instructional Day is 8:50 AM to 3:00 PM and students need to be in class no later than 8:50 AM.

Arrival: 8:40 AM-8:50 AM

Breakfast is served from 8:30 AM- 8:45 AM

Dismissal: 2:55-3:05PM

2:55 PM Parent Pick-up takes place in the back parking lot, and is the same routine as arrival.
Countryside Daycare students report to the main office lobby where Countryside staff will meet the students and take attendance,
Very Important: If your child is attending CountrySide for any days, morning or afternoon, please inform our office as soon as possible.
3:00 PM Students Load Busses, Front of School

Parent Pick-Up Awareness:

When pulling up alongside the sidewalk to pick up your student, please pull all the way up to the next car.
Please have your license with you.

Lunch Prices and Snacks

Lunch at RMS:

2nd Meal

Breakfast. $2.75

Lunch. $3.50

All Schools

Milk ONLY $0.75

Assorted Snacks. $1.00 -$1.50

Assorted Beverages. $1.00- $1.75

Helpful School Nutrition/Lunch Link: https://orrschoolmeals.com/

September 2026 Lunch Menu

Upcoming RMS Events

After-school Activities:

Some After-school Activities Start this Week!!

Please carefully read the schedule below for when each after-school activity is taken place as their are some dates that may not be consistent each week.
We do have Puzzle Club, Music Fun and Recess F.C. starting on Monday,Sept. 29th.

2nd Grade Field Trip:

Thursday October 8th: Grade 2 Lloyd Center Field Trip 9-2

Unity Day:

Unity Day-Unity Day, October 21st (Wear Orange)

Parent/Teacher Conferences:

Thursday, October 29th
Friday, October 30th
These 2 days are early release days with dismissal staring at 12:25 PM)

District Yearly Calendar with School Half-days and More

Lunch Menu Link

Breakfast & Lunch Information

Breakfast and Lunch Information:

Although one lunch each day and one breakfast each day are free this year, we still need families to complete the free and reduced lunch application forms. These forms need to be completed every year. The online forms can be found by using this link: orrschoolmeals.com

Breakfast is served each day starting at 8:30 AM
One breakfast and one lunch are free for all students this year.

Additional milk, drinks or snacks can be purchased for a fee.

Additional snacks and drinks range from $1.00 to a $1.75
Milk costs .65 cents (Please note that students will need to pay for milk if they bring their own lunch).
2nd Breakfast: $2.75
2nd Lunch: $3.50

Please know, many of our buses arrive at school by 8:30 AM. Only students having breakfast in the morning will get off the bus at 8:30 AM. If your student is not to have breakfast please let the office know. Students not having breakfast will be dismissed from the buses starting at 8:40 AM. We dismiss kindergarten students first and they are escorted by our faculty and staff.

Lunch Schedule:

1st lunch: 11:05-11:25 1st and 2nd Grade

2nd lunch: 11:25-11:45 Kindergarten

3rd lunch: 11:55-12:15 5th and 6th Grade

4th lunch: 12:25-12:45 3rd and 4th Grade

Daily Snack:

Just a reminder that students do have a snack each day. The snacks need to be packed separately from their lunch and need to be free from peanuts/tree nuts.

We do have an allergy table in the cafeteria. If you have any questions regarding allergies, please reach out to our school nurse, Mrs. Murphy at ellenmurphy@oldrochester.org

Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

Rochester Memorial School's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

Our school’s PTO is an active organization that supports many school initiatives. This is a great organization that meets monthly.
The first meeting of the school year will be on Tuesday, October 13th at 6:30 PM. We hope to see you there.

Mrs. Forns 6th Grade Science Class

Students explored how light travels by shining a laser through flour particles suspended in the air. Tiny particles scattered the light, allowing students to see the path the beam takes through the air.

Get Connected with RMS and ORR

We are excited to share that RMS has its own Facebook page, just look up Rochester Memorial School and add yourself to the page. Here you will find notifications and other information throughout the week and year ahead.

ORRconnect Mobile App

This mobile app allows families to receive targeted, real-time updates right at their fingertips regarding school happenings. Families can filter content, calendars and settings unique to one building or all. Check out the Mobile App Info Sheet for details on the information within our app.

Search ORRconnect in the app store or use the links from your mobile device.

From your Apple Mobile Device

From your Android Mobile Device

You can also access a lot of our information on our school website at https://rms.oldrochester.org/

Rochester Memorial School Website

RMS Facebook Page

This week, our students learned all about Johnny Appleseed and his life and adventures! 🍎 Students created their own Johnny Appleseed hats featuring pictures and details that helped tell the story of his life. What a fun way to bring history to life!

RMS Contact Information

Main Office Administrative Assistant

Lisa Russello

508-763-2049 ext. 2000

lisarussello@oldrochester.org

Special Education Administrative Assistant

Kristina Miranda

508-763-2049 ext. 2001

kristinamiranda@oldrochester.org

School Nurse

Ellen Murphy

508-763-2049 ext. 2019

ellenmurphy@oldrochester.org

School Social Workers

Sharon Cruz

508-763-2049 ext. 2015

sharoncruz@oldrochester.org

Jamie Pacheco

508-763-20-49 ext. 1116

jamiepacheco@oldrochester.org

Assistant Principal

Josh Vanderquist

508-763-2049 ext. 3000

joshuavanderquist@oldrochester.org

Principal

Heidi Letendre

508-763-2049 ext. 2010

heidiletendre@oldrochester.org

Amaral Bus Company

Cheryl Sweeney, Dispatch Manager Phone: (508) 324-0551

Press 1 (for Amaral Bus Co)

Then press 2 (for Tri-Town District)

RMS Handbook 2026-2027 School Year

Rochester Memorial Minute

September 27 2026

Feinstein Golden Tickets are Back!!

Save the Date-The RMS Spooktacular is Back

Rochester Helping Angels

Arrival - Dismissal Information

Lunch Prices and Snacks

Upcoming RMS Events

Breakfast & Lunch Information

Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

Rochester Memorial School's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

Mrs. Forns 6th Grade Science Class

Get Connected with RMS and ORR

RMS Contact Information

Feinstein Golden Tickets are Back!!

Save the Date-The RMS Spooktacular is Back Save the Date-The RMS Spooktacular is Back

Rochester Helping Angels Rochester Helping Angels

Arrival - Dismissal Information

Lunch Prices and Snacks

Upcoming RMS Events Upcoming RMS Events

Breakfast & Lunch Information

Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

Rochester Memorial School's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

Mrs. Forns 6th Grade Science Class Mrs. Forns 6th Grade Science Class

Get Connected with RMS and ORR Get Connected with RMS and ORR

RMS Contact Information

Save the Date-The RMS Spooktacular is Back

Rochester Helping Angels

Upcoming RMS Events

Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

Mrs. Forns 6th Grade Science Class

Get Connected with RMS and ORR