September District News

GET SMART – RAISING A READER
The “Get Smart” Mindset Efficacy team is offering a FREE one (1) hour meeting on Friday, October 1, 2010, from 12 noon – 1 pm OR 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm. The topic of discussion will focus on “Raising a Reader.” There are many simple things you can do to help raise a reader. In this session, special guest Heather Willman will help us explore a variety of ways you can help your students excel in reading. Please join us on Friday, October 1, 2010 from 12 noon – 1 pm OR 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm at the Northrop Community Education Center, located at 201 8th St NW, Room 201.

Heather Willman is the secondary reading coordinator for the Rochester Public Schools. She has a passion for helping all students become readers. She also teaches for Augsburg College and has worked with dozens of schools in Minnesota to help their teachers become teachers of reading.

To register, please email Juan Vasquez at juvasquez@rochester.k12.mn.us or call 328-4316.
www.SmartKidsRochester.org

WANTED: PARENTS AND GUARDIANS WHO WANT TO COLLABORATE WITH OTHERS AND WITH DISTRICT STAFF TO IMPROVE PARENT INVOLVEMENT.
The District-wide Parent and Family Involvement committee meets monthly to find ways to educate parents, staff, and community about the value of parent and family involvement and to provide communication and strategies that support it throughout the district. If you'd like to learn more, contact Angie Ellsworth at 328-3300 or anellsworth@rochester.k12.mn.us or Amy Kunkel at 287-1844 or dajjbears@charter.net


SKI CLUB SIGN UP - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Registration night: Willow Creek Cafeteria
Tuesday, November 9, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
More information will be coming closer to sign up.