Timberwolf Weekly
February 6th - February 12th 💘
💘Upcoming Events💘
February Events
- February 17th- February 21st- Tri City Spirit Week
- February 24-28th- Winter Break
Upcoming in March
- March 5th- 8th Grade Parent Night
- March 14th- Teacher Workshop Day
Upcoming in April
- April 2nd- Early Release Day
- April 28th- May 2nd- Spring Break
Weekly Principal Note
Hello, RMS Community-
I hope you all are enjoying the snow day. Teachers have spent a great deal of time leading and being actively involved in professional development opportunities on teacher workshop days and early release days. Yesterday during the RMS Early Release, we focused on Social-Emotional Learning. Over the past 3 years, we have worked with Eric Mann, a Social-Emotional Learning Consultant through SERESC. Staff members meet monthly with Eric to talk about approaches to support staff and students. Then we bring those ideas, concepts, and resources to staff and students during our Advisory period. We continue to access those strategies through the day, as well.
Yesterday Mr. Spader (Drexel) led a presentation on "Using Self-Talk" and "Regulating Strategy Examples." I have included pictures below and the two resources staff will be accessing for students. Staff members who presented some of these regulating strategies were Mrs. Costello (BU), Mr. Sampson (Georgetown), Mrs. Hanscom (SNHU), Mrs. Smith (Physical Education), Mrs. Saia (Reading), and Mrs. Knowlton (Drexel).
Have a great week!
Respectfully,
Ryan Gilpatrick
Mrs. Smith modeling about movement breaks.
Mrs. Saia talking about sensory options.
Mr. Sampson presenting sensory options and music.
National School Counseling Week
This week is National School Counseling Week! Please make sure you give a great big thank you to our awesome RMS Counselors! They are a fantastic team!
Melissa Gamirov-6th Grade Counselor
Michael Tritter-7th Grade Counselor
Sarah Carri-8th Grade Counselor
Danielle Ceppetelli-Special Education Counselor
Sandi McPadden-Restorative Counselor
Lilly Laganiere-Social Worker
Nicole Dale-Hogan-Student Assistance Counselor
8th Grade Parent Night and Registration Information
Eighth Grade Parent Night will be held on March 5th at Spaulding High School. Additional information will be coming soon.
Spaulding counselors are coming to the Middle School on March 7th for Pre-Registration talks with students and teachers.
Spaulding counselors will return to RMS on March 18th to help problem solve any students who were not able to enter classes.
8th Grade Program of Studies
This Program of Studies (POS) is organized to offer you a clear understanding of the scope and diversity of courses offered at Spaulding High School. As you read through its pages, notice the courses are arranged by department, alphabetically, and also by career pathways. Descriptions of our grading policy, diploma requirements, guidance/ counseling programs, and important post-secondary admissions information is also included.
OFFICIAL 8th grade 2023-2024 SPAULDING HIGH SCHOOL Program of Studies
💝 Fun Valentine's Day Crafts & Activities 💝
Coaches Needed
- Spring Boys Lacrosse Coach
- Spring Track Co-coaching position
If you are interested, please email Lyndsey DeTroia at detroia.l@sau54.org.
Tutoring Sign-Ups
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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.
Snow Day Information
First Four Snow Days:
- These will be traditional snow days for students.
- These will be work from home days for staff.
- These days will not need to be made up at the end of the year.
Massive Power Outage During First Four Snow Days:
- In the event of a significant power outage affecting the district, these will be snow days for both students and staff, and the day(s) will be added to the end of the school year for staff only.
Subsequent Snow Days (After the First Four):
- These will be remote learning days for both staff and students. We will follow our remote learning day schedule.
Massive Power Outage During Subsequent Snow Days (After the First Four):
- If a major power outage occurs, these days will be added to the end of the school year for both staff and students.
School cancellation announcements via our alert system will include notification of the type of day that it will be (snow day/work from home day, remote learning day, or snow day for students and staff. Let me know if you have any questions.
Rochester Recreation Spring Program Guide
“‘How do you spell love?’ asked Piglet. ‘You don’t spell it, you feel it,’ said Pooh.” — A.A. Milne
RMS Administrative Team Contact Information
Principal- Ryan Gilpatrick (gilpatrick.r@sau54.org)
6th grade Assistant Principal- Kayla Roy (Roy.K@sau54.org)
6th grade counselor- Melissa Gamirov (gamirov.m@sau54.org)
7th grade Assistant Principal- Louise White (white.ml@sau54.org)
7th grade counselor- Michael Tritter (tritter.m@sau54.org)
8th grade Assistant Principal- Lyndsey DeTroia (detroia.l@sau54.org)
8th grade counselor- Sarrah Carri (carri.s@sau54.org)
Special Education Coordinator- Beth Lano (lano.e@sau54.org )
Special Education Administrative Assistant- Tina Litchfield (litchfield.t@sau54.org)
Main Office Administrative Assistants
Michelle Nicholson (nicholson.m@sau54.org)
Katrina Mirasola (mirasola.k@sau54.org)
Kara Landry (landry.k@sau54.org)
Guidance Secretary- Michaele Williamson (williamson.m@sau54.org)
School Resource Officer- Sgt. Deluca (deluca.a@sau54.org)
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All bus questions including routes, drivers, pick up and drop off times should be directed to the bus companies listed here.
Link to Bus Routes
MS-HS_24-25_effective_08.27.24.pdf (core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com)
Student Transportation of America (603) 509-2904
First Student Transportation (603) 692-4406
RMS Office Hours
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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
24-25_District_Approved_01.11.24_1.pdf (core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com)
