Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Hello Roth Junior High Families,

I hope everyone enjoyed an extra day of rest and time with your families. I hope our students used the extra day to reflect on what they have learned thus far in the school year. The habits, behaviors and patterns that are working for them. As well as those that are not working towards their academic and overall wellness favor. As I wrote last week, the transition to fall proper provides a natural check-in point before the school year picks up speed, rigor and expectation. 

Homecoming week was excellent at Roth Junior High. Students’ participation during each of our dress-up days was a lot of fun to observe and celebrate. Friday’s Pep Assembly was also a lot of fun. Seeing all of our students in one large space together, having fun, competing against their peers and teachers, and cheering each other on brought me much pride and gratitude. It is my hope that we are able to celebrate a rising tide at Roth throughout this new school year. 

Families, please continue to support our students as they develop positive attitudes and healthy habits. And continue to reach out to their teachers, counselor, and school administrator with any questions or concerns. In less than one month, I’ll write about our first full marking period—in the past tense. I hope to write about the overall success that our students have experienced and achieved as 1st Quarter report cards are finalized. Until then, here are some reminders and upcoming opportunities to keep in mind:

Device Policy & Behavioral Leadership: This week, I’d like to share about both of these topics in one paragraph. Students are doing a nice job managing their device use and following our school policy. Student devices should be stored in their lockers, and only accessed during passing time. Though we continue to have individual reminder conversations as needed, the frequency of these reminders has decreased. I believe this is a result of our families affirming to students that Roth’s primary purpose is to grow their academic potential. We are better able to do our part because you are doing yours. Thank you. Additionally, we are experiencing positive outcomes from our refined Behavioral Leadership system. The goal of this system is to shape student behavior, while communicating regularly with families and inviting them to participate at each level of interaction. Our goal is to keep students engaged and active in their learning. A fantastic effect of this goal is the development of supportive relationships between students and the adults they work most closely with at Roth Junior High. 

Student Clubs: I highly recommend extracurricular club participation. Please click here for Roth Junior High’s student clubs. Student clubs provide an opportunity for students to connect with their peers and our faculty around common interest areas. Clubs also help students to connect and socialize. The majority of Roth Junior High clubs meet monthly after school, on Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays. Students can find sign-up sheets for our clubs outside of the classroom of the club advisor/s. Students who stay after school for a club will be given a pass for the appropriate late bus. Late buses typically leave campus by 3:45PM. For more information about a specific club, please encourage your student to email or contact the advisor directly. Families can also contact club advisors using the appropriate email from our Staff Directory.  

Washington D.C. Trip Update (from the Advisors): Attention 8th Grade Parents/Guardians, the Washington D.C. buses are filling up. The Washington D.C. trip will be from Wednesday, May 14 - Friday May 16, 2025. Please remember to have students hand in both the blue and yellow permission slips, as well as a check or money order made out to Roth Junior High to either Ms. Flood or Mr. Mallaber by November 1 to secure a spot. There are two payment options to choose from. With either payment plan, there will be an opportunity to fundraise November 1- 22. There will be more information coming soon regarding this opportunity. Please reach out via email to Mr. Mallaber or Ms. Flood with any questions. 

• Payment Option 1: $134.44 due by November 1; $219 due by December 18; $220 due by February 28, 2025. 
• Payment Option 2: $303.44 due by November 1; $270 due by February 28, 2025. 

Make A Difference Day (Saturday, November 2): The Town of Henrietta and the Rush-Henrietta Central School District are joining together once again for “Make A Difference Day,” the annual National Day of Caring. All Rush-Henrietta schools will be accepting donations of non-perishable food products and personal care items during the week of October 28-November 1. This year’s Day of Caring will be held on Saturday, November 2 at the R-H Senior High School. Roth Junior High is happy to join our community in supporting this community service cause. Families can donate the following non-perishable food products and personal care items to the Roth main office. Please be sure your donations are in a bag or box so that we can transfer to the Senior High School. 

• Mac and cheese
• Packs of ramen
• Mashed potato flakes
• Hearty/chunky soups
• Canned fruit
• Canned veggies
• Laundry soap

Please click on the following links for more information: Food Collection; Clothing Drive; and, Volunteer Request. 

Student Council Fall Fun Day (Friday, October 18, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.): Student Council will be selling tickets ($5 per student) during lunch this week for this excellent opportunity for students to enjoy the building after hours. There will be a selection of activities available for students to participate in. Some of the options include mat-ball in the large gym, giant games, board games and a movie in the auditorium. Snacks will be provided. This event is limited to current Roth Junior High students.

Picture Retake Day (Wednesday, October 30): This is for any student who did not get their picture taken during the first visit from our photographers, or who wish to retake their photo.

Coffee with the Principal (Saturday, October 19): This is a new opportunity for families to engage with each other, and with me. For this first offering, we will meet from 9 - 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 19. Please bring your own coffee or snack, but I will also make coffee, hot water and tea available to all who attend. This is a parent/guardian meeting. I look forward to seeing many of you this weekend.

I’ll end with some of the sights and scenes from Friday’s Pep Assembly, and a big THANK YOU for encouraging our students to join Roth’s rise to excellence. 

  

  
 

Sincerely,