There are endless possibilities of ways to engage students .... right now our new JM coffee shop is being constructed. This will be a student run coffee shop, with 100% of the proceeds going to our student clubs.
'JM has a shot to get to state as a team in the girls competition.' -Post Bulletin
Rochester Alpine ski teams have excellent candidates in state-qualifying meet https://www.postbulletin.com/sports/prep/rochester-alpine-ski-teams-have-excellent-candidates-in-state-qualifying-meet
This week is National School Counseling Week. Our counselors work with all students to remove barriers to learning by helping students apply academic achievement strategies, manage emotions, build interpersonal skills, support mental health needs, and plan for post-secondary options. No counselor’s job is the same because they adapt so well to what is needed from our students and schools as a whole. Thank you, counselors, for all you do in Rochester Public Schools!
A couple of our Rockets recognized.
Newcomers making a big impact on southeastern Minnesota boys basketball teams https://www.postbulletin.com/sports/prep/newcomers-making-a-big-impact-on-southeastern-minnesota-boys-basketball-teams
JM Physics students demonstrated their mastery of momentum and impulse by dropping raw eggs from the back of the JM Rocket Stadium to the ground below.
They were given some raw materials to devise their plans.
80% success rate after dropping 1m, 2m and from upstairs balcony first.
Time for scrambled eggs!
(Ms Erickson’s classes shown here).
RISE for Youth on site today meeting with students. Applications open through March 17.
Ginger & Jenni sporting their READ shirts today ❤️
Open Gym for secondary students on Saturday, February 3, will be at Sunset Terrace Elementary (1707 19th Ave NW). Middle School students are welcome from 2-3:15 p.m.. High School students are welcome from 3:15-4:30 p.m. The Longfellow gym will not be open this Saturday.
Today is Groundhog Day! Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow, or is spring just around the corner?
According to Excelsior University, National Freedom Day is a United States observance on February 1 honoring the signing by President Abraham Lincoln of a joint House and Senate resolution that later was ratified as the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. President Lincoln signed the Amendment abolishing slavery on February 1, 1865, although it was not ratified by the states until later.
Sisters Save Sisters, one of our After-School Programs, completed a 6 week course with Oynma Mohammad on hair braiding & installing wigs.
Addie, one of our maintenance staff is scheduled to deliver her baby tonight....and here working today. Thank you Addie for your dedication and we wish you a happy & healthy baby!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING FCCLA STUDENTS THAT COMPETED AT REGIONALS TUESDAY
William Tran. Gold medal and state qualifier with his Professional Presentation on the National Health Care Crisis
Mikaryia Sunia. Gold medal and State qualifier for her Career Investigation project
Manal Mahamoud. GOLD medal in Job Interview and a Silver Medal for her Leadership Project and also a State qualifier in BOTH CATEGORIES
And Kya Lee Silver Medal for her Professional Presentation on the Crisis of day care workers in the US. She also qualified for State competition!!
Good luck at State in April!!!
Therapy pups are back today!
We are excited to receive some grants recently to help support our JM Identity Mural.
Olmsted County BRIDGE Collaborative ($4999), Community Education Advisory Council ($1500), and SEMAC: 'This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund' ($5000).
January Rocket Boost....llamas & lollipops ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Celebrating Black History Month .... organized by JM Black Student Union.
Are you looking for plans for your kids to run off energy this weekend? Check out our Open Gyms for pre-K through secondary students!
Hey, RPS high schoolers! Did you know you could make $15/hour and get elective credit toward graduation by working with our School Aged Child Care (SACC) program for the 2024-2025 school year?
On Valentine's Day our very own JM Cupids will be delivering carnations.
$3 per carnation, including bow, heart message, and water capsule.
Carnation color choices:
Red - Love and Affection
Pink - Crush
White - Friendship
All deliveries will be made on Valentine's Day during 2nd, 3rd and 7th hours!
Want to take part in the fun? Purchase your flowers using the link below.
Order Deadline Feb 6. All details are on the order form.
https://forms.gle/K2CjEidANLJfF1rS8
