Thursday, April 17, 2025

 

Hello Roth Families and Friends,

Today has been gorgeous. I like to spend time outside on these early spring sunshine days. I’m looking forward to doing just that this evening and tomorrow. We’re back to work next week. On Monday, we’ll welcome next year’s 7th graders for their first introduction to Roth Junior High. On Thursday, we’ll invite families of our current 8th and 9th graders for a brief presentation on the transition to the high school years. Before we know it, we’ll be in May. Budget presentation. Math and Science state assessments. Budget vote. Memorial Day. We have eight weeks to go. Eight more weeks to measure the results using the yardstick of Roth Rising. A school is not the same without teaching and learning. Without our students and staff. I’m excited to welcome everyone back on Monday. 

Here are some reminders before the long weekend. To those who are celebrating, Happy Easter and Happy Passover!

Incoming 7th-Grade Orientation: Sixth graders from Sherman and their parents/guardians are invited to an Incoming 7th Grade Orientation meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 21, in the Roth Junior High auditorium. This orientation will give parents/guardians an opportunity to learn about the transition to 7th grade, and will include many of the common questions and differences that students may experience in September. Please click here to learn more about this event.

Moving-Up Informational Meeting: This event is new this year. Families of current Roth 8th and 9th graders are invited to participate in an informational meeting to learn more about the transition to high school. This event will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, in the Roth auditorium.

Roth Parent Group, Budget Presentation: Please join us at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 5, for a school district budget presentation. The online meeting will give Board Member (and Roth Liaison) Mrs. Rachel Sherman an opportunity to present the 2025-2026 R-H budget to our families. I will share a link for the Google Meet as we get closer to the event. Thank you for supporting our district and our students.

Budget Vote May 20: We have opportunities for you to learn about the 2025-2026 budget proposal and the process that school districts must follow in developing the budget. Please join us at 6 p.m. either April 23 at Henrietta Public Library or on May 1 at Guardian Angels Church.

You can also ask your budget-related questions here. The annual budget vote and Board of Education election will take place 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 at the Transportation and Operations Center, 1133 Lehigh Station Road, Henrietta.

Roth Parent Group, Teacher Appreciation: Please read below for a message from our Parent Group President, Sarah Johnson. 

Hello Roth families! We need your help. The Roth Parent Group puts on a Staff Appreciation Brunch each May to thank all of the staff, teachers, and bus drivers who work with our kids throughout the year. This year’s celebration is on May 8. There are many ways to contribute to this celebration including making or bringing in food items, donating funds toward food expenses, setup/clean up, and working the event the day of.  

If you have a restaurant in the area and would like to donate food or offer reduced rates, we will be happy to work with you in advertising your business the day of the event and on the Roth Facebook page.

We are accepting monetary donations through Venmo: @SarahJohnson44. The sign-up for food donations can be found here and on the Roth Facebook page. You are welcome to communicate questions or messages through the Facebook page as well. Thank you all so much!

Roth Jr. High Staff Appreciation Brunch 

Parent Leadership Summit, May 3
Every district parent or guardian is encouraged to attend Rush-Henrietta’s Parent Summit! This special two-hour weekend event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 3. There will be a keynote speaker and a number of workshops available to help strengthen the connection between home and school. Childcare will be available, and raffle prizes and refreshments will be provided! Please RSVP for the event by Monday, April 21, at www.rhnet.org/parentsummit. Thank you to the District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) for organizing the event.

Upcoming Events:

• Incoming 7th Grade Info Night: Monday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m.
• Roth Moving-up Info Night: Wednesday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m.
• Parent Group, Budget Presentation: Monday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m.
• Washington, DC Parent Info Night: Tuesday, May 6 at 5:30 p.m.
• Concert (Dedicated Voices, Jazz, Chamber): Monday, May 12 @ 7 p.m.
• Concert (Chorus, Orchestra, Band 8/9): Monday, May 19 @ 7 p.m.
• Rush-Henrietta Budget Vote & BOE Election: Tuesday, May 20
• Roth 9th-Grade Semi-Formal: Friday, May 30 at 6 p.m.

Thank you, for being a part of Roth's rise to excellence.

Click here for previous E-News communications.

Sincerely,