Dear Students and Families,

As we approach the midpoint of the school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible progress and achievements we’ve made as a school community. I am so pleased with how our students have risen to meet the challenges of increased academic rigor. Their hard work, resilience, and dedication to learning are evident each day, and I could not be prouder of their efforts.

Equally inspiring is the amazing school culture our students have created—one filled with optimism, unity, and support for one another. Whether it’s in the classroom, on the stage, or while competing for RHS athletics, I see countless examples of students embracing opportunities to grow, lead, and contribute to our community in meaningful ways.

As we look ahead to the second half of the school year, I am filled with excitement for all that is yet to come. I encourage our students to continue committing themselves fully to their academics, setting ambitious goals, and supporting each other as we all strive for excellence together. Families, thank you for your ongoing partnership and support—it makes all the difference in our shared success.

Let’s keep building on this momentum as we work together to make the remainder of the year just as inspiring and rewarding as the first half.

Sincerely,

Richard A. MacAllister

Principal
Rogers Middle School

• January 2: School Resumes - Day 4
• January 3: Crisis Team Mtg 8:30am
• January 3: Rockland Teen Center: Football Target Toss
• January 6 - 21: Access Testing for ML Students
• January 6: Curriculum Leadership Team 2:50pm
• January 7: SBIRT Screening
• January 9: Student Support Team Mtg 9am
• January 10: Rockland Teen Center: Capture The Flag - Paint Night
• January 16: Early Release 11:25am
• January 16: RMS Musical - "Raining Cats and Dogs"
• January 20: Martin Luther King Jr Day: No School
• January 21: Student Support Team 9am
• January 22: PAC Mtg 5:30pm
• January 23: Term 2 Ends
• January 24: Rockland Teen Center: Basketball in the Gym - Escape the Room
• January 27: Curriculum Leadership Team 2:50pm
• January 29: Museum of Science 7th Grade
• January 29: Student Support Team 9am
• January 30: Holiday Concert - 5+6 Band and 5 Chorus 7pm
• January 31: Rockland Teen Center: Soccer in the Gym - Hot Chocolate Day - Special Craft

All Players will receive their shirts for FREE!!! All Spectators will need to purchase their shirts using the link. Here is the link to purchase shirts.

Tickets will go on sale starting March 17th at ALL lunches

Students in NJHS worked on Annie's Kindness Blankets this month as their service project. These handmade fleece blankets to whoever may need an everlasting hug. Since the launch date of September 30th, 2015, Annie’s Kindness Blankets has delivered over 13,000 blankets to various hospitals/organizations/individuals, including South Shore Hospital, Dana Farber, VA Hospitals, and Ronald McDonald Houses.

Mr. Bombardier is an exceptional teacher at Rogers Middle School, consistently going above and beyond to support all students with his unwavering patience, compassion, and guidance. His dedication ensures that every student feels valued and empowered to succeed. As an invaluable team player, Mr. Bombardier fosters collaboration among staff and contributes positively to the school's culture. His approachable personality and genuine care for others make Rogers Middle School a better place for everyone.

The RMS National Junior Honor Society is excited to bring back peer tutoring! NJHS members in 7th and 8th grade will be available every other Monday after school for peer tutoring for students in 5th and 6th grade. There is no need to sign up; all tutoring will take place in the RMS cafeteria from 2:45 until 3:30.

NJHS students will be on-hand to lend support by helping students develop study skills, review class materials for upcoming tests and quizzes, and assist students with projects, homework, and make-up work. The late bus is available for students registered for bus transportation. Tutoring will be supervised by Mrs. Carpine, NJHS Advisor. Please contact jcarpine@rocklandschools.org with any questions.

We wish you all a wonderful holiday season! For some, this can be a tough time. If your child is struggling and in need of immediate mental health support, below is some helpful information:

High Point

508-580-0801

10B Meadowbrook Road

Brockton, MA 02301

CCBC is a 24-hour State Crisis Team Center. They see people as well as make referrals, regardless of pay. MassHealth and free care only. Private insurance may be accepted.

The South Shore Mental Health Emergency Services Program

617-774-6036 or 800-528-4890

460 Quincy Avenue

Quincy, MA 02169

The office is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Clients are encouraged to call, but walk-ins are accepted. MassHealth, free care, and most major insurance plans.

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988

As always, for immediate emergencies, please reach out to 911 or go to your local emergency room.

________________________________________________________________________________

Elizabeth McDonald

Grade 5 & 7 Counselor

emcdonald@rocklandschools.org

Kristen Collins

Grade 6 & 8 Counselor

kcollins@rocklandschools.org

Lawrie Donovan

School Adjustment Counselor

ldonovan@rocklandschools.org

Colleen Regal

School Psychologist

cregal@rocklandschools.org

CHROMEBOOKS: Please make sure your child brings their Chromebook and charger to school every day.

RMS EMAIL: To report an absence, tardy, or to send a medical note, please email: rmsabsences@rocklandschools.org.

DISMISSALS and MEETINGS: Please remember to bring your up-to-date photo ID (driver's license, state ID, passport, green card) into the office when picking up your student for early dismissal, coming in for a meeting, or dropping off something to the Nurse. If one of your contacts is picking up your child for early dismissal, please let them know they need to bring one of these forms of ID.

VOLUNTEERING: If you plan to chaperone an RMS field trip or volunteer for an RMS event, you must have a valid CORI on file. Please come in to the Main Office with your driver's license or US passport and fill out the form. It can take a week or so for the CORI to come back. If you are unsure if you have a CORI on file, or if your CORI is still current, please call the office at 781-878-4341 and we will look it up.

WITHDRAWING FROM SCHOOL: If you are withdrawing your child from Rockland Public Schools, please be sure to complete and return a withdrawal form. You can come in to get the form, or email pdriscoll@rocklandschools.org for one to be emailed to you.

ADDRESS CHANGE: If you need to change your address that we have on file, please email pdriscoll@rocklandschools.org or call 781-878-4341 for the info that is required (lease/mortgage/Form 5, bill, etc.).

For More Details Please Reach Out To...

Ms. Moscone: nmoscone@rocklandschools.org or Ms. Trumbull: ptrumbull@rocklandschools.org

Rogers Middle School Website

Aspen - Student Gradebook

Weekly Breakfast/Lunch Menus

Richard A. MacAllister, Principal

Rogers Middle School

rmacallister@rocklandschools.org

100 Taunton Ave

Rockland, MA 02370