Winter is officially here, which means some of us are thinking about the potential of snow days! Learn more about how we determine snow days and what to expect with school closings in the event of inclement weather: http://www.rochesterschools.org/inclement-weather

This is a reminder that there is no school on, Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28, for Thanksgiving Break. RPS will resume normal operations and hours on Monday, December 1. Enjoy the long weekend!


Future Bamber Valley and Bishop Elementary kindergarten students: Join us for their open houses on Monday, November 17! Bamber Valley's open house is from 5:30-6:30 p.m., and Bishop's open house is from 5-6 p.m. Arabic, Chinese, Somali, and Spanish interpreters will be available at Bishop's open house. Join us for a brief presentation at the start of each open house, followed by a tour of the school and a glimpse of your future classrooms. View more information at www.rochesterschools.org/onmyway2k.



Hey, future kindergarten students: ready, set, enroll! Kindergarten enrollment is now open for the 2026-2027 school year at RPS! Learn more and enroll at www.rochesterschools.org/onmyway2k!

Get ready, get set, here we go! Future kindergarten families: We invite you to visit your future school! This is a perfect first opportunity to see how we support every student on their unique path. Kindergarten Open Houses will take place between November 10 and December 5. There will be a brief presentation at the start of each open house, and language interpreters will be available. Visit www.rochesterschools.org/onmyway2k for a complete list of all upcoming Kindergarten Open House dates, locations, and times...

Get ready, get set, here we go! Future kindergarten families: We invite you to visit your future school! This is a perfect first opportunity to see how we support every student on their unique path. Kindergarten Open Houses will take place between November 10 and December 5. There will be a brief presentation at the start of each open house, and language interpreters will be available. Visit www.rochesterschools.org/onmyway2k for a complete list of all upcoming Kindergarten Open House dates, locations, and times .

Get ready, get set, here we go! Future kindergarten families: We invite you to visit your future school! This is a perfect first opportunity to see how we support every student on their unique path. Kindergarten Open Houses will take place between November 10 and December 5. There will be a brief presentation at the start of each open house, and language interpreters will be available. Visit www.rochesterschools.org/onmyway2k for a complete list of all upcoming Kindergarten Open House dates, locations, and times..



Check your email or TalkingPoints for the link to the 10/20/25 Bamber Buzz with the broadcast link! Enjoy!

Each Monday check your email or talking points messages for the Bamber Buzz including the Bamber Broadcast. The Bamber Buzz wraps up the prior week with pictures, special features from different study areas, and calendar updates. Anchored by fifth graders and produced by Ms Tricia, the Bamber Broadcast features news for the coming week and always features happenings around Bamber, upcoming activities and events, the lunch menu, positive winners, emoji winners and so much more.
Both communications are meant to serve as a way for parents and students to connect and talk about life at school. We hope you find it as fun as we do!


https://rochesterpsmn.edurooms.com/engage/bamber-valley-elementary/newsletters/bamber-buzz-10-13-25-90562
https://rochesterpsmn.edurooms.com/engage/bamber-valley-elementary/newsletters/bamber-buzz-10-13-25

https://youtu.be/5gUzl1_9LLw

