Rochester Middle School

May 16th - May 23rd

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May Events

May 14th- Early Release Day
May 17th- Saturday School
May 21st- RMS Band Concert
May 22nd- 5th Grade Chorus Step Up Day/NJHS Ceremony
May 26th- Memorial Day (No school)
May 28th- Chorus Concert @7:00pm
May 29th- 5th Grade Step-Up Day (No school for 6th graders)
May 29th- 5th Grade Parent Step-Up Night
May 29-June 6th- Book Fair

Upcoming in June

June 9-13th Spirit Week
June 7th- 8th Grade Semi-Formal
June 9th-Grade 6 and 7 Awards
June 11-8th Grade Celebration

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Dress Code

Students should be dressed in a manner that supports learning. Common decency and good judgment are the expectations for student attire.

Students who are inappropriately dressed will be asked to fix the concern or call their parents for a change of clothes. Students who are unable to reach a parent for clothes may be asked to wait at a set location until a parent can be reached.
Clothing and / or accessories that could pose a safety issue are not allowed. This includes slippers or other footwear.
Inappropriate messages (alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, gang-related, sexually suggestive, profanity or violence, etc.) are not allowed on clothing.
Headphones / earbuds are not to be visible or worn in the classroom. They can be used in the hallway and cafe.
No bandanas.
Except for approved religious / medical purposes, head coverings may not be worn in classrooms. They can be worn in the halls and the cafeteria.
No sunglasses. Exceptions will be made for medical reasons with appropriate documentation from a doctor.
Chains must not be seen.
Appropriate pajama pants are acceptable.
No costumes unless administrator approval has been given.
Small purses are allowed.
Winter coats / jackets / vests / book bags / backpacks must be kept in lockers or classrooms during the school day.
No blankets or pillows.
Flags may not be worn as clothing
We recognize that student dress is primarily a family responsibility that should reflect concern for the health and safety of students.

Families will be contacted if the administration determines that their student’s clothing is inappropriate and alternate clothing is not available.

Field Trips, Events, and Social Requirements

REQUIREMENTS: Student eligibility to participate in these events shall be evaluated 10 school days prior. Students cannot have any suspensions (ISS and OSS) or unexcused absences within five school days leading up to the event. All students must have cleared all IWS assignments 10 school days prior to the event, including Unified Arts classes.

Field Trip and Social Guidelines:

All School rules apply as outlined in the student handbook.
Students are to conduct themselves in a manner that is appropriate for school.
Inappropriate touching and suggestive dancing is not permitted at RMS dances.
Staff chaperones may ask students to leave if school appropriate behavior is not followed.
Students may not leave the area where the dance is being held and allowed to return back to the dance.

8thGradeSemi-Formaland8thGradeCelebration

REQUIREMENTS: Student eligibility to participate in these events shall be evaluated 10 school days prior. Students cannot have any suspensions (ISS and OSS) or unexcused absences within five school days leading up to the event. All students must have cleared all IWS assignments 10 school days prior to the event, including Unified Arts classes.

Field Trip and Social Guidelines:

All School rules apply as outlined in the student handbook.
Students are to conduct themselves in a manner that is appropriate for school.
Inappropriate touching and suggestive dancing is not permitted at RMS dances.
Staff chaperones may ask students to leave if school appropriate behavior is not followed.
Students may not leave the area where the dance is being held and allowed to return back to the dance.

Tutoring

Please click the following link to sign your student up for tutoring. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Cookson at cookson.e@sau54.org.

After-School Tutoring Sign-Ups April/May/June 2025

Saturday School

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are offering Saturday School on Saturday, May 17th from 8-11 am. This opportunity is for students to catch up on work. It is not an opportunity to get more work assigned. School starts at 8 am at Rochester Middle School. Late arrivals will not be allowed in. Please fill out the student's name, grade, team, and dates your student will attend. Also, please sign acknowledging that you would like your son or daughter to attend. It would be great to leave the best contact number for those dates. Staff does an excellent job planning for these sessions, so it is important that we have accurate numbers and information. Thank you!

Respectfully,

Ryan Gilpatrick

Principal

Rochester Middle School

Saturday School Letter-May 17th, 2025 - Google Docs

Everyone's favorite book fair will be at Rochester Middle School May 29-June 6...it's the BOGO Book Fair where everything is Buy One Get One Free!!! (Lower priced item is free.) This is a great time to stock up on summer reading books. Any questions? Contact Mrs. Sturtevant at sturtevant.k@sau54.org and we thank you for your support of our students' reading goals!

Bedrock Gardens

Mrs. Rouillard and Mrs. Mojica’s art students from all grade levels utilized recycled bottles and various materials to create innovative and visually engaging artworks. These pieces will be exhibited at Bedrock Gardens in Lee, NH, starting May 14, 2025. Bedrock Gardens is a nonprofit public garden dedicated to the harmonious integration of nature and artistic expression.

Dear 7th Grade parents/guardians:

It's time to think about signing your student up for Spanish I for 8th grade. This class is offered as a full-year course for RMS 8th graders, taught in conjunction with the World Language program at Spaulding High School.

Students who complete Spanish 1 successfully (“B” or better for an overall grade) at RMS can go directly into Spanish 2 upon entry during their Freshman year at SHS. Students who receive an overall grade of "C" will need teacher recommendation for Spanish 2.

This course is for students who love learning about Language and Culture! It is an Academic course that includes note taking, homework, projects, quizzes and exams, as well as an expectation for active participation in class.

Students interested in signing up for this class will need to have taken Spanish class in 6th or 7th grade and passed with an overall end of trimester grade of either Competent or Exceeds Competent. Forms are available outside of Room 176 and the cafeteria. Signed forms are due by Friday, May 23rd.

Questions and interest should be directed to:

Mrs. Verville: verville.j@sau54.org

Gracias,

Mrs. Verville

Mr. Driscoll is in need of wide popsicle sticks for an art project. Donations can be sent in with students or dropped off in the main office.

Please consider donating to my DonorsChoose accounts.Donors choose is a website teachers use to help acquire items that they cannot get by other means. My robotics program is new this year and it is doing well, but I am always looking to make it better and more fun.

THIS WEEK DONORSCHOOSE MATCHES DONATIONS THAT ARE GIVEN.

The 3 links below are to the donors choose items.

Sphero Bolt robots

STEM items to help learners of all ages

Magnetic rollercoaster to help all build more and bigger and better

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Rochester Middle School is open Monday through Friday from 7:00am until 3:00pm with the exception of specific dates, which can be viewed on the school calendar provided below.

2024-2025 School Calendar

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