January 2012
This is my first column of 2012 and I hope that you all had a great break. This last year, 2011, was an exciting year. I met so many community members, school staff, and students. I tried to hear from as many as possible. For example, I had five Meet the Superintendent Listening Post events, a fantastic National Night Out event in August, and many community invitations in which I enjoyed meeting many of you.
Also this last year, the district worked with the School Board to change or add policies that allowed advertising in our schools and changed the social media policy. It also appears that budget changes for the coming year will be minimal. Overall it has been a year of meeting the community and strengthening partnerships; working together to ensure the highest quality education for each and every student; and anticipating changes that enhance educational programs. I am proud of all the effort thus far and even more proud of the results.
As you know, however, we have a lot of work to do in 2012. I will begin the Strategic Planning process soon in anticipation of a new plan for the 2012-2013 school year. You will receive communication about how the district will run the Strategic Planning process. I want to involve staff, community members, and parents. We will have focus groups, retreats, and listening sessions. I hope many people will be involved in this process.
The coming year promises to be one of great excitement and challenges. Let's shine together in 2012.
Michael Muñoz
Superintendent
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2012 Kindergarten Registration Information
January - Kindergarten registration information is now available. Most likely you have questions about this important step in your child's life. How do you register for kindergarten? When do you need to do this? How do you arrange bus transportation? What will your child's classroom look like? What should you be doing to help your child get ready for kindergarten? In this newsletter you will find the necessary information to help answer these important questions.
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◊ January 25: Superintendent Meet and Greet, 6:30 p.m., Northrop Building.
◊ January 26: Last day of second quarter.
◊ January 27: End of second quarter - district day. No school.
◊ February 7: School Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Edison Building.
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Welcome to Discover. Discover... the best of Rochester Public Schools is your one-stop place for the most recent videos, articles, and news about what is great at Rochester Public Schools.
100 Book Challenge, 1/19/12 - Video
Commissioner's Visit to Rochester, 12/13/11 - Video
Operation Hometown Gratitude, 12/08/11 - Video
Veterans' Day, 11/15/11 - Video
Longfellow Elementary Recognized by Minnesota Business Leaders for Closing the Academic Achievement Gap, 9/28/11 - Video
See other Archived videos from 2011-2012.
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