May 8 is National School Nurse Day, and we're celebrating by highlighting some of our school nurses throughout the day. Janyce McHale, LSN, works at Dakota Middle School. Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1588963
May 8 is National School Nurse Day, and we're celebrating by highlighting some of our school nurses throughout the day. Lisa Raymond, LSN, works at Longfellow Elementary. Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1588511
May 8 is National School Nurse Day, and we're celebrating by highlighting some of our school nurses throughout the day. Stephanie Fisk, RN, works at Gibbs Elementary. Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1588479
May 8 is National School Nurse Day, and we're celebrating by highlighting some of our school nurses throughout the day. Julie Haubenschild, RN-BSN, works at Bamber Valley, Fowell, Jefferson, Lincoln K-8, Longfellow, Pinewood, Overland, and Riverside Elementary Schools. Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1587749
Today, May 8 is National School Nurse Day. In Rochester Public Schools, our students and families are served by two different school nurse roles -- Health Office Nurses & Licensed School Nurses. A Health Office Nurse offers daily support within our schools to students who aren't feeling well, have an injury, need to take medications, need support with a medical device, or who need other types of medical support to remain as healthy as possible and participate fully in school. A Health Office Nurse must hold one of these certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse.
A Licensed School Nurse (LSN) works closely with the processes of evaluation for special needs from the health perspective and care management of more complex health conditions. They advise Health Office Nurses when needed and work closely with families to establish plans to support students with complex medical needs. Licensed School nurses have earned licenses beyond those listed above in both Public Health Nursing and Licensed School Nursing.
The RPS Health Services team of approximately 50 nurses is led by Health Services Coordinator Chris Bjerke, RN; Licensed School Nurse Lead Emberlee Bremseth, MSN, RN, LSN, NCSN; and Health Office Nurse Lead Marni Shelley, RN.
Our school nurses serve a vital role, working not only to address students' needs but also as advocates and liaisons to families and healthcare providers, improving health outcomes for both students and families. Thank you, school nurses!
Tomorrow is National Bike and Roll to School Day! Strap on your helmet and get ready to roll with some of these helpful bike safety tips:
• Always wear a helmet
• Give your student visibility
• Follow the rules of the road
• Do an "ABC" Bike Check - Check your air, brakes, and bike chain!
May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, and we're highlighting our speech language pathologists. Meet Laine, who works at Century High School. Learn more about her and the work she does with our students: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1576423
Today, we're kicking off one of our favorite weeks: Teacher Appreciation Week! We could not do what we do without them, and we're thankful for all that they do for our students day in and day out. Thank you, RPS teachers!
Happy Orthodox Easter to those who celebrate.
Wishing a happy and festive Cinco de Mayo to those who celebrate!
Sunday, May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls #MMIWG. We ask that you wear red to help raise awareness of these acts of violence against Indigenous women.
"Approximately 1,500 American Indian and Alaska Native missing persons have been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) throughout the U.S., and approximately 2,700 cases of Murder and Nonnegligent Homicide Offenses have been reported to the Federal Government’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. In total, BIA estimates there are approximately 4,200 missing and murdered cases that have gone unsolved." - U.S. Department of the Interior Indian Affairs.
To learn more about the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, please visit: https://www.niwrc.org/resources?field_resource_topic_target_id=576 or https://www.bia.gov/service/mmu/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-people-crisis
Over the last few days, we have been celebrating our School Lunch Heroes, who provide the fuel our students need for learning. Thank you for all you do for our district and the students of Rochester Public Schools!
Congratulations to Principal Chris Fogarty, recipient of the SEMASSP Middle School Principal of the Year!
What makes a rainstorm? What is the difference between high pressure and low pressure? Students at Willow Creek Middle School have the answer! Yesterday, KTTC joined students during part of their morning to present about all things weather and share a few experiments related to high and low pressure.
National PE and Sport Week is each year from May 1 to May 7!
This week celebrates the importance of including healthy habits such as staying active in your everyday life. Including physical education in our curriculum is vital to a well-rounded education. It helps students recognize and value the contributions of sound physical conditioning and experience activities that help maintain physical fitness.
Tomorrow is our Kindergarten Information Fair! Meet with RPS departments like transportation, student nutrition services, School Age Child Care, and more, and our partner community organizations like United Way of Olmsted County, Mayo Clinic, Olmsted Medical Center, and Cradle2Career. Join us from 4:30- 7 p.m. at Mayo High School!
Our principals are integral to the growth and education of our students and staff and show amazing leadership in their buildings. We are grateful for each of them. Celebrate your principal today for School Principals' Day!
During May, we're celebrating Speech-Language-Hearing Month to raise awareness of communication disorders in children through adults. Learn more about this by watching this video from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhp83mZ6bLI
April is Autism Awareness Month. This month plays a crucial role in fostering a more inclusive and supportive community for individuals with autism, and it is important to increase understanding and reduce stigma. The more awareness we have, the closer we are to acceptance.
Jefferson Elementary is home to five of the district's intensive autism classrooms. On Friday, April 26th, each grade level wore a particular rainbow color. Rainbows are a common association with autism because they represent the scope of abilities and diagnoses on the autism spectrum.
On Thursday, April 25, 2024, Sunset Terrace had their Family Identity Night. To understand the event's theme, we will take you back to last year, when Sunset Terrace decided to do a school-wide, year-long project centered around the children's book Where Are You From? Written by Yamile Saied Mendez. Yamile's story aims to have kids answer a simple but powerful question: "Where are you from?" The story concludes with the understanding that while we are all from somewhere, where we are really from is our heart and the love of all those before us.
During the Family Identity Night, students, staff, and some community members showcased where they are from, displaying ethnic and cultural outfits, class projects, and performances. There were many activities for families to enjoy, from getting henna tattoos, trying delicious food from around the world, watching students and community members perform, to even getting to meet Yamile Saied Mendez herself and receiving a signed book from her.
