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Reflecting on Our First Two Weeks: Energy, Connection, and Community
Dear RMS Families,
With our first two weeks almost officially behind us, that unmistakable middle school energy has taken over our halls—and it is truly electric! Walking through the building each day and seeing our scholars settle in, build connections, and bring our school to life reminds me why serving as your principal is such an incredible honor.
We kicked off the year with an amazing Day Zero, where our WEB Leaders went above and beyond to welcome our 6th-grade class. From high-energy games and school tours to a schedule "scavenger hunt," our student leaders and teachers worked hand-in-hand to ensure every 6th grader felt supported, knew where to go, and had a familiar face in their corner. Watching those initial first-day jitters melt away into smiles, high fives, and visible relief was wonderful.
Each morning, we pick right back up with our multi-age Royal Rally groups. Designed as a true homebase and "school family," Royal Rally gives our scholars a consistent space to build routines, master organization, connect across grade levels, and grow their social and self-advocacy skills. Our goal is to ensure every single student experiences that deep sense of belonging starting with walking through that Royal Rally door each morning.
The other day, I was walking down the hall and noticed a stray sticky note on the ground. When I picked it up and read the encouraging words written on it, I had to pause—this is the exact experience we want every single Royal to have during their time with us. It was a simple, powerful reminder of the supportive, connected culture we are striving to build and sustain at RMS.
Thank you for your trust, your enthusiasm, and your ongoing partnership as we launch this new school year together. It has been a fantastic start, and we are so grateful to have you in our Royal community!
Warmly,
Kaela Rekucki
Principal, RMS
We launched Royal Recharge this year—a post-lunch window where students head to the gyms for movement, play, and connection with peers! Students eat first and clean up their spaces before earning permission to recharge. The response has been overwhelming, and kids LOVE it!
To keep the momentum going, we are seeking donations of active equipment:
Items Needed: Hacky sacks, basketballs, volleyballs, hula hoops, and other outdoor/gym activity equipment.
How to Donate: Please contact Office Supervisor Cindy Bautch at cindy.bautch@ahschools.us.
Drop-Off, Pick-Up & Building Safety
⚠️ Important Supervision & Closure Notice:
The school day ends at 3:05 PM. Because staff supervision ends shortly after, all students not in a registered activity or sport must leave campus or be picked up by 3:30 PM. The building locks promptly at 3:30 PM for scheduled Community Education and athletic programs. Students waiting after 3:30 PM must wait outdoors in the designated pick-up area, which is unsupervised after this time.
West Parking Lot Safety Procedures (Arrival: 7:45–8:25 AM | Dismissal: 2:30–3:20 PM)
Pull All the Way Forward: Enter the West Lot and pull all the way forward along the sidewalk curb line before loading or unloading.
NO PARKING OR WAITING IN LOT SPACES: Do not park or wait in open parking spaces. Students walking between idling or moving cars creates a severe safety hazard. All drop-offs and pick-ups must occur directly at the sidewalk curb.
Buses Only in Front: The front lot near Door 2 is strictly reserved for buses during arrival and dismissal.
Follow Traffic Guards: Follow all instructions from our exit crossing guards to ensure traffic merges safely onto 125th Ave NE.
Download new ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps to access your students’ information for upcoming school year
Families must take action to access their student’s information in preparation for the upcoming school year. Downloading the new versions of the mobile app will enable parents and guardians to:
Get teacher assignments and class schedules.
Monitor academic progress, assignments and tests.
Submit student absences.
Pay fees for meals and/or activities.
View your student’s grades and report card.
Find transportation information, if applicable.
The updated versions of the apps are available to use and access now. Some families may no longer be able to login using the current or discontinued legacy version of the apps.
ParentVUE app for families: Apple App Store | Google Play store.
StudentVUE app for students: Apple App Store | Google Play store.
Welcome back!! Fall athletics have begun and we have a
number of fun enrichment classes that will be starting
soon! Check out the upcoming offerings and see if your
student may be interested in learning something new or
continuing something they have enjoyed in the past.
Chess Club - Starts September 21st
Challenge yourself! Play chess! Exercise your brain! This is an excellent opportunity to
develop better chess skills this fall. Impress your opponents and increase your IQ while
having fun playing chess. Compete for different prizes and end of the year trophies. All
chess levels are welcome.
Dungeons and Dragons Learn to Play - Sept 22
Dungeons & Dragons Learn-to-Play is for students who are interested in playing a
tabletop role playing game that leads them on a fantastical adventure. Students will
learn how to create characters with unique characteristics and back stories, build worlds
with their imaginations, and through their own choices and actions, determine where the
story goes. This is a one time class for beginners and the curious. Price reduced with
grant money from Blaine Creating Community.
Cheer Clinic - Starts September 28
Calling all cheerleaders! Come learn team cheers, chants, tumbling, stunts, and meet
new friends. There will be a competitive Performance Cheer class held later in the
school year. Cheer Clinic and Performance Cheer will be led by the Blaine High School
Cheer Coaches.
Dungeons and Dragons Tabletop Gaming - Starts
September 29
Join a professional Game Master as you learn how to build a Dungeons and Dragons
character, and then set out on your Adventures! Students will go on adventures guided
by their imagination and their instructor while learning critical thinking, teamwork,
roleplay, and puzzle-solving skills.
Crochet Club - Weekly on Tuesdays or Thursdays
Unleash your creativity and learn a new skill in Crochet Club! This term, we will learn
how to make chains, double crochets and how to put those skills together to make
granny squares. We plan to create a group project with our granny squares that will be
donated to a local charity to be determined by the students. You can also bring your
own projects to work on. No prior experience is needed – just bring your enthusiasm
and get ready to create! Materials provided. Tuesday and Thursday options available!
Dungeons and Dragons Epic Adventure - October 3
Dungeons and Dragons Epic One-Shot Adventure.
Join a professional Game Master for a memorable D&D One-Shot Adventure. This epic
four hour quest will give experienced players a chance to test out new characters and
experience a brand new D&D journey. You need nothing to play. Simply register and
we’ll take care of the rest.
Adventure Description: It is a time of war and destruction. Resistance fighters, striking
from the walled city of Kalegari, have won their first battle against the vile Phoenix King.
During the battle, the Resistance managed to steal ancient texts that mention a weapon
powerful enough to destroy the Phoenix King once and for all. Under attack from the
King's forces, Queen Suraiya of Kalegari gathers together heroes from across the
Lands to find this weapon and return peace to the world. Will you answer the call?
RMS
As a part of district budget reductions last school year, individual Volunteer Service Coordinator (VSC) positions at secondary sites were eliminated. This means there will no longer be a dedicated VSC at each secondary school. We have moved to a centralized model to manage all volunteer needs.
Volunteers are still a very important part of our school community and we will continue to work to support volunteer needs in our buildings and process volunteer applications in accordance with district risk management procedures.
Take a minute and complete Roosevelt MS Volunteer Application for this school year. Send a message
to MSVolunteerServices@ahschools.us if you have general questions about volunteering or need assistance with the volunteer paperwork.
Work at Roosevelt Middle School
Roosevelt Middle School is a great place to work and learn. Our communities work together to provide residents with safe and friendly neighborhoods, high-quality schools, a wide range of business and economic opportunities, beautiful parks and abundant recreational activities.
We need your help…Join our team! We are looking for professionals, parents, volunteers or community members to join us in providing students a future without limit.
View open positions at Roosevelt
For more information, please contact our school at [email] or [phone number].
Families may complete back-to-school forms online:
Visit ahschools.us
Select “login” from the menu.
Select “family login.”
Proceed to complete back-to-school forms for the 2026-27 school year.
Why it matters: It’s important that each family completes the verification process and the online back-to-school forms before the first day of school. Verification ensures that each student’s school has confirmed emergency contact information and releases for the safety of each student.
What’s in it for you: Even if families’ contact information has not changed, it’s important to log in to access a variety of other student information in the coming weeks, including:
Class schedules and teacher assignments.
Transportation information, if relevant.
Receive additional educational benefits, discounts and reduced fees.
High school students will not be able to enroll in fall activities until the back to school verification process is complete.
Anywhere, on-the-go: Families may complete the verification on their own time, whenever it’s convenient. If you prefer to utilize the ParentVUE mobile app to access your student’s information, please note that the app has been updated. Read more about downloading the updated version of ParentVUE.
Questions? Contact your child’s school for assistance.
E-Bikes, e-motos and motorized scooters not allowed at school
Minnesota state law places a 15-year-old minimum age restriction for legal operation of any electric-assisted bicycle, commonly called E-Bikes. In addition, Anoka-Hennepin places restrictions regarding the operation of these vehicles and motorized scooters and e-motos on school property.
District guidelines: In order to ensure safety around school, Anoka-Hennepin Schools prohibits the use of E-bikes, e-motos and motorized scooters on elementary and middle school property during the school day and immediately before and after school. School property includes sidewalks, trails, fields, parking lots and roadways.
E-Bike basics: E-Bikes come in three categories and can reach speeds of between 20 and 28 mph. While wearing a helmet is recommended, it is not required by state law. Riders must be age 15 or older and must also obey any local guidelines put in place by other jurisdictions.
With the age restriction, students in middle school or younger are not legally authorized to operate these forms of transportation. The School District does not have restrictions regarding the use of standard bicycles on school property.
Go deeper: Review important information from area law enforcement partners regarding the operation of these forms of transportation on city streets and trails. Anoka County, Anoka, Blaine, Ramsey, Brooklyn Park, Champlin and Dayton.