Rosemont Roundup

Families of the Academy at Rosemont,

Welcome to the Rosemont Roundup, our monthly, schoolwide email filled with important information for students, staff, and families. Please take time to read through the updates and celebrate the amazing things happening at the Academy at Rosemont!

We had an amazing first week of school! As I begin my second year as principal, I am reminded how fortunate I am to serve this incredible community. I can proudly say that there is no better school in Norfolk. We have the very best students, staff, and families. Thank you for your continued support of the Academy at Rosemont.

Fall sports are upon us! Academy at Rosemont students may participate in baseball, softball, track, cheer, wrestling, and sailing. Please be sure your student has a current physical on file. Best of luck to all of our student-athletes this season!

Beginning the week of September 21, after-school tutoring and clubs will begin. Tuesdays will be academic stay-back days for students who need to make up missing work, ask questions, or receive extra support and remediation. Thursdays will be dedicated to clubs and student organizations. Students will have opportunities to participate in Lego Shipbuilding, Robotics, FBLA, intramural sports, Chess Club, Model UN, Canstruction Club, and more. Additional details about club meeting times and dates will be shared soon.

Tutor.com is also a wonderful, free resource available to all of our students. It is a great tool for homework help and extra academic support at home.

Our Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, at 5:00 p.m. All families are invited to spend the evening at the best school in Norfolk! You will have the opportunity to follow your student’s schedule, meet their teachers, and learn about the exciting things happening in each classroom. We will begin promptly at 5:00 p.m., so please plan to arrive a few minutes early.

Finally, please continue to join and support our PTA if you have not already done so. We are working toward 100% family participation, and your involvement helps make a meaningful difference for our students and school community.

We are Rosemont!

The mission of The Academy at Rosemont, a cornerstone of a proudly diverse community, is to educate each student to be a successful, productive contributor to society by providing powerful teaching and learning opportunities.

This week, Principal Mottinger met with each grade level to celebrate our strong start, review expectations, and discuss Rosemont pride. We are proud of our students and excited for the year ahead!

Our first week back was full of new faces, learning, and fun!

Student Drop-Off in the Mornings:

In the morning, parent drop-off is ONLY on Tanners Creek Road. Students should not be dropped off in the parking lot. Parents should not drive in the bus loop for any reason in the morning.

Student Pick-Up in the Afternoons:

In the afternoon, pick-up is ONLY on Tanners Creek Road. ALL parents should pull up next to the sidewalk on the SCHOOL SIDE. Parents should not park on the opposite side of the road. This creates an unsafe environment for your child. The line up does not take long if the cars continue to pick up and move up. Many parents park on the other side of the road and get out of the car to pick up the student. WE DO NOT CODONE THIS PRACTICE for the safety of the students. We will not cross the students as we do not have a crossing guard for the crosswalk.

Student Pick-Up for Tuesday and Thursday After School Activities:

In order to safely monitor students involved in Extra-Curricular Activities, all parent pick-up at 4:30 pm should be in the school parking lot. Parents should line up the cars, not park, and move up as students are being picked up. Please DO NOT block the buses from being able to pull into the Bus line. Cars SHOULD NOT enter the bus lane. Students should wait for parents to pick them up at the "island" of grass in between the bus lane and the parking lot.

Our Sea Cadet classes come together to show support for the Lake Taylor community in the wake of this terrible tragedy. CLICK HERE to view the NPS District message and for additional resources.

No Students

NPS Closed

5 to 7 pm

CLICK HERE for the book fair homepage to learn more and set up your e-wallet

Until October 15th

Fliers coming home soon

Start of the school year:

Monday, August 24, 2026 – Friday, March 12, 2027

· Grade level dress shirt or blouse; (long or short sleeve)

Gentlemen must wear a tie with their shirts.

· NO Shorts are allowed.

Here are some great examples:

We have received messages that blouses were challenging to find. Here is a link to a reasonably priced option: French Toast Blouse

Our school’s Uniform Closet helps students look and feel their best every day. We are currently in need of gently used or new dress shirts, blouses, ties, belts, and pants in all sizes. Donations will directly support students who may need a little extra help with required uniforms. If you are able to contribute, please drop items off at the school office during regular hours. Your generosity will make a big difference for our students!

NPS Academic Calendar

NPS Even/Odd Calendar

NPS is proud to offer free, 24/7 online tutoring for ALL students in grades K–12 through Tutor.com. Whether your child needs help with homework, studying, or writing, expert tutors are available any time, day or night.

This service is available at no cost to NPS families.

Scan the QR code or CLICK HERE.

Indicate on your application the level of volunteering because this will determine the type of background check required by RAPTOR. After an individual applies to be a volunteer, RAPTOR cross-references your information against national sex offender databases, in addition to any specific school alerts used to prohibit offenders or those with criminal records.

Applications take 7 to 14 business days to be processed. The RAPTOR volunteer approval

process requires a fee of either $8 to $18 depending on your level of volunteer service. This fee is

to be paid by the volunteer.

Once the application is approved, volunteers will receive and email to set up your volunteer portal.

At Rosemont, we pride ourselves on being respectful, responsible, safe, and kind. All students are in a “house” and are receiving house points for positive behaviors throughout the day. At the end of week 1, Respectful is in the lead with 101 points, Safe and Kind are tied for second with 90 points each, and Responsible finished with 73 points. We had our first PBIS lesson on kindness and making a difference. Our first House Meetings will take place on Friday September 25th.

Students may wear Rosemont gear, apparel, PBIS shirts, LTS sports gear, and other approved Rosemont clothing on Fridays with their uniform bottoms. This will be in place all year long!

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AND DOWNLOAD THE PBIS SHIRT ORDER FORM

• Win a Dress Down Day | PTSA Membership Contest: It's not too late to sign up! The grade with the highest percentage of memberships by Friday, Sept. 25 wins a dress down day! 6th grade is currently in the lead, followed by 8th and 7th grade. Returning members must renew each year. REGISTER HERE.
• Amazon Teacher Supplies Wishlist: Keep our teachers' classrooms stocked all year round by purchasing commonly needed supplies like Clorox wipes and tissues. Supplies will be shipped directly to the school.
• Uniform Closet Hours: The Uniform Closet will be open Tues. Sept 1, 12 - 2 PM and Thursday, Sept. 3, 8 - 10 am ET. Other times are available by appointment, email: ptsa4rosemont@gmail.com. All items are $4, payable by cash, check or Zelle. Proceeds support the PTSA. Gently used, laundered uniforms accepted year-round.
• September 16 PTSA Meeting: Join us Wednesday, Sept 16 at 6pm in the Media Center at Rosemont for our first PTSA meeting. We'll approve this year's budget, discuss events and advocacy efforts. Zoom link available the week of the meeting by email. Meeting open to all -- students included. Meetings are the third Wednesday of every month.
• Follow the Academy at Rosemont PTSA on Facebook for more updates.

This fall, our Rosemont students are invited to enter the National PTA’s Reflections Contest. Students will submit original theme-based artwork in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography or visual arts. This competition encourages students to explore the arts and express themselves by providing positive recognition for their artistic efforts. The theme of this year’s contest is “What My Culture Means To Me”. Please encourage your students to participate.

In previous years several of our students at Rosemont have placed in the state competition. We look forward to seeing and hearing your entries. If you have any questions, please contact us at ptsa4rosemont@gmail.com.

The Academy at Rosemont Media Center is proud to offer a thoughtfully curated Young Adult (YA) collection designed to support students as they grow as readers and individuals. YA literature is written for older adolescents and often features engaging, relevant stories that reflect the real-life experiences and questions teens may encounter.

All titles in our collection are selected in alignment with the district’s established book selection and collection development policy. We use professional review sources, publisher age recommendations, and recognized literary standards to guide our decisions and ensure a balanced, high-quality collection.

Because YA books are written for older teens, some titles may explore mature themes such as relationships, mental health, identity, substance use, or other complex topics. We believe these stories can provide meaningful opportunities for reflection, discussion, and personal growth. We also recognize the importance of family involvement in students’ reading choices. ALL TITLES IN THE COLLECTION MAY POTENTIALLY BE YA.

As an open access district, students have access to the full library collection available at their school. We do not implement opt-in or opt-out systems for sections of the collection. However, we strongly encourage families to have ongoing conversations with their children about reading preferences. Parents who wish to request limitations for their individual child may contact the school library to discuss options on a case-by-case basis.

Our goal is to maintain a balanced approach that supports literacy, respects family partnership, protects intellectual freedom, and encourages students to become thoughtful, engaged readers.

If you have any questions about our collection, please feel free to reach out. We value your partnership in supporting our students’ reading journeys.

Here is a list of titles that have been requested by staff and students. If you would like to purchase any of these to add to the collection, your generosity would be appreciated!

The Academy at Rosemont Library Wishlist

Our First Book fair of the year will be the week of September 14th through the 18th. Students will be able to visit with their English classes as well as during lunches. There will also be evening hours before and after the PTSA meeting on Wednesday the 16th. CLICK HERE to preview the fair and set up your e-wallet.

We are in planning an international trip to the Azores Islands in Portugal during the summer of 2027. This will be heavily geared towards Earth and Environmental Science but it will be an amazing opportunity for all students. CLICK HERE or contact Mr. Whitestone at cwhitestone@nps.k12.va.us for more information. Also stay tuned for our destination reveal for Summer 2029, coming in January!

The Academy at Rosemont

Principal: Gregg Mottinger

Guidance Counselor: Alivia Evans

Main Office: Deanna Nelson

Location: 1330 Branch Road, Norfolk, VA 23513
Phone: (757) 852-4610

School Website: Academy of International Studies at Rosemont / Homepage

Instagram: @academy_at_rosemont

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