Morning Announcements

April 12, 2025

Celebrate the end of the school year at Funway! Funway Entertainment Center in Batavia is hosting three separate year-end celebrations for Rotolo Middle School students! Enjoy 3 hours of unlimited indoor and outdoor activities for only $30! 6th Graders are invited on Monday, May 5th. 7th Graders, Wednesday, May 14th and 8th Graders, Monday, May 19th all from 4:30pm-7:30pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance, please see the posters hung around the building with a QR code to purchase tickets. A parent lounge will be available, and teachers are FREE!

Due to ongoing issues with loud and inappropriate behavior in the lunch line, stir fry will not be served for the rest of the year. We know this is disappointing, but respectful behavior is expected.

Stir fry will return next year. Have a great summer!

Friday May 9 2025

Celebrate the end of the school year at Funway! Funway Entertainment Center in Batavia is hosting three separate year-end celebrations for Rotolo Middle School students! Enjoy 3 hours of unlimited indoor and outdoor activities for only $30! 6th Graders are invited on Monday, May 5th. 7th Graders, Wednesday, May 14th and 8th Graders, Monday, May 19th all from 4:30pm-7:30pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance, please see the posters hung around the building with a QR code to purchase tickets. A parent lounge will be available, and teachers are FREE!

Today is the last day to register for the Color Fun Run! If you are already registered, you can pick up your packet today after school until 4 PM or tomorrow morning before the race starting at 7:30 AM.

Congratulations to our “Bike, Walk & Roll” to school raffle winners!!
We had over 90 participants this spring – which does not beat our fall participation but we are still so happy so many of you started your day in a healthy way. Keep it up!!

The following winners should check your email for details on claiming your prize!

6th grade winners = Annabelle S., Reagan H., Karina B., Jack K. Mara M., Ava G.
7th grade winners = Wyatt T., Signy O., Collin G., Matthew P., Delaney R., Leila L., Addison J.
and
8th grade winners = Laiden A., Kinsley C., Lucas M.

Thursday May 8th 2025

Celebrate the end of the school year at Funway! Funway Entertainment Center in Batavia is hosting three separate year-end celebrations for Rotolo Middle School students! Enjoy 3 hours of unlimited indoor and outdoor activities for only $30! 6th Graders are invited on Monday, May 5th. 7th Graders, Wednesday, May 14th and 8th Graders, Monday, May 19th all from 4:30pm-7:30pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance, please see the posters hung around the building with a QR code to purchase tickets. A parent lounge will be available, and teachers are FREE!

Congratulations to our “Bike, Walk & Roll” to school raffle winners!!
We had over 90 participants this spring – which does not beat our fall participation but we are still so happy so many of you started your day in a healthy way. Keep it up!!

The following winners should check your email for details on claiming your prize!

6th grade winners = Annabelle S., Reagan H., Karina B., Jack K. Mara M., Ava G.
7th grade winners = Wyatt T., Signy O., Collin G., Matthew P., Delaney R., Leila L., Addison J.
and
8th grade winners = Laiden A., Kinsley C., Lucas M.

Thursday April 24, 2025

We know Earth Day was Tuesday – but we have two more reminders for you this week!
Today’s news: That plastic grocery bag you throw away takes anywhere from 10 years to 1000 years to break down in a landfill. And, it never completely goes away, forming microplastic that end up in the environment. So – make the easy switch and use reusable totes!!

Person 1: There’s one day.
Person 2: For what, you say?
Person 1: To be guaranteed a t-shirt for the 5k!
Person 2: Oh no, don’t delay!
Person 1: Yep, time to join the fray!
Person 2: How do we pay?
Person 1: Go to bit.ly/RMSColorFunRun, today!

Good morning! There will be no stir fry Thursday Due to not having enough people

Anime and Manga club meets after school today in the LRC from 3:15 to 4:30

Monday, April 14, 2025

Good Morning Students! From now to the end of the year if you do not have a ID you can not go thru the Al Carte Line at lunch. It will be IDs only and you will be sent to Ms. Fran for your ID or sent to the normal lunch line. So please be responsible and have your IDS

Come join us on Tuesday, April 22 from 3 – 4 in the cafeteria for our last Best Buddies event of the year. As always, there will be crafts, snacks and friendship with ILP students. Hope to see you there.

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Anime and Manga club Meets after School in the LRC today from 3:15 to 4:30 for a screening of the first episodes of My hero Academia.

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Anime and Manga Club Meets in the LRC from 3:15 to 4:30 tomorrow. Whether your have to phase through the walls, fly, or move mountains, use all your powers to make it to the screening of My Hero Academia!

Monday, April 7, 2025

Don’t forget to sign up for the color run by Friday, April 25th for a great t-shirt! To sign up you can Google RMS Color Fun Run. If you sign up by Friday you will get a bag with a tee-shirt and other goodies. Raffle tickets will also be at the run so bring extra money. The money will go to Batavia United Way to help our community.

What’s your Quirk? Mine is that I’m the most powerful announcer OF ALL TIME! This Thursday Anime and Manga club will be screening the first few episodes of My Hero Academia, a show about a school where people with powers train to be the worlds greatest super heroes! Come by the LRC this Thursday from 3:15 to 4:30 and feel free to bring friends.

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Interested in High School Dance team? Coach Marks and some of the current team members will be here Wednesday 3/12 and 3/26 from 3:30-5:30 for clinics in the west gym. Come in athletic attire and bring gym shoes, jazz shoes and some water. Scan the QR code on the flyers around school for more info! Hope to see you there!

RMS tennis club begins April 8 and will go until May 14. We will meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 at Big Woods Park. No previous tennis experience is required, and the cost to join is $10. Please visit Student Services for a permission slip if you’re interested.

Stir fry will not be happening this week due to spring break. We will resume when we get back from break

ALL lost and found will be donated or thrown out on Friday. Please check through the Cafeteria and the offices for any missing items. There are TONS of ear buds, glasses, and smart watches in the main office. Please stop by and see if we have your its before we throw them away. Once its gone it is gone.

Have you ever given a right hand peek? Do your friends accuse you of friendly fire? Have you ever sold your game? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions and now have visions of rainbows in your brain. Or can’t stop thinking about the name Tom, then you should sign up for the NJHS Color Fun Run that’s happening on Saturday, May 10th. The cost is only $25 (way less than the other game you’re thinking of) and you get a treat bag as well as a colorful t-shirt at the end of the race. Sign up at bit.ly/RMSColorFunRun.

 It’s time to celebrate some serious reading rockstars! Our eighth graders on Team 8-1 have been busy flipping pages and finishing books! The competition was fierce, but Mrs. Trillet and Dr. Woodruff are proud to announce that, once again, 3rd hour’s Hufflepuff House claimed the top spot for regular ELA classes with 97 completed books this quarter! Not to be outdone, 7th hour’s Ravenclaw Honors ELA class soared to 119 books! Altogether, Team 8-1 students have finished 332 books this quarter and an incredible 893 books so far this year! Amazing job, everyone—keep it up and let’s crush that 1,000-book goal by the end of the year!

Good morning 7th grade March Mammal Madness Fans! It’s time for our Round #2 leaderboard update.
Here is our top 5! In the lead is Cheri L. with 60 points.
In second, Ryan A. with 57.
Tied for 3rd with 56 points are Eliza L and Bekham C. and finally tied for 4th with 55 points, it is Evan A and Colin H.
It’s on to the Sweet 16 battles tonight so stay tuned for more updates. And remember that in March Mammal Madness, if you are Learning, you are winning!

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Interested in High School Dance team? Coach Marks and some of the current team members will be here Wednesday 3/12 and 3/26 from 3:30-5:30 for clinics in the west gym. Come in athletic attire and bring gym shoes, jazz shoes and some water. Scan the QR code on the flyers around school for more info! Hope to see you there!

RMS tennis club begins April 8 and will go until May 14. We will meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 at Big Woods Park. No previous tennis experience is required, and the cost to join is $10. Please visit Student Services for a permission slip if you’re interested.

Equality Club is meeting today after school in the LRC. The highschool PRIDE alliance club will be joining us today. Anyone can attend, no sign up needed.

Stir fry will not be happening this week due to spring break. We will resume when we get back from break

ALL lost and found will be donated or thrown out on Friday. Please check through the Cafeteria and the offices for any missing items. There are TONS of ear buds, glasses, and smart watches in the main office. Please stop by and see if we have your its before we throw them away. Once its gone it is gone.

Good morning, Bulldogs!!! The Appreciation Stations are open in the Main Office and Student Services. This will be your opportunity thank our RMS staff for all the incredible things they do for you every day. There will also be thank you cards with some of the designs from our contest for you to fill out as well. Both Stations will close at 3:00 on Thursday, March 27th.
The results are in for the Kindness and Respect Bookmarks. The winners are:
For the Staff: Mr. Alijoki!!!!
For 8th Grade: Gracie Whetsel
For 7th Grade: Mae Selvik
For 6th Grade: Gia Wakileh
There were SO many wonderful submissions it was a very difficult decision. Honorable mention goes to: Teddy Heidgerken, Nora O’Shea, Grace Chin, Briana Stack, Mila Mascheri, June Duffy, Alyson Salgado, Elija Bosco, Ethan Gupana, Madison Cull, Emma Harmon, Cullen Fisher, Alice Fritz, Allie Bajda, and Ally Dvorak. Please see the top designs displayed in Student services.

So far it is a tight race with Ms. Giesen, Ms Moore and Ms. Yates’ advisory coming in with 100% participation for our first spirit day. There are two more to go to earn breakfast for your advisory class. You got this!!!
Your challenge today is to: Smile at people when you make eye contact.
*Be the rainbow in someone else’s cloud*

Tomorrow is the BIG Hunger Games raffle in the LRC! Want a chance to win? It’s simple:
Step 1: Roll out of bed.
Step 2: Throw on a hat or some sunglasses like you’re the coolest person alive.
Step 3: Show your Advisory teacher your amazing look and claim your raffle ticket!
Remember, the more spirit, the better—so if you look like a celebrity dodging paparazzi, you’re doing it right!
Staff, your raffle tickets are chilling in your mailbox, waiting to be distributed like sponsors sending parachutes.
And as always… may the odds be ever in your favor! (Or at least better than forgetting your spirit wear and missing out!)
Make it a great day, everyone!

5K is on May10th and all proceeds go to Batavia United Way! Sign up at bit.ly/RMSColorFunRun

Monday, March 24, 2025

RMS tennis club begins April 8 and will go until May 14. We will meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 at Big Woods Park. No previous tennis experience is required, and the cost to join is $10. Please visit Student Services for a permission slip if you’re interested.

Appreciation Stations opens TODAY, Tuesday, in the Main Office and Student Services. This will be your opportunity thank our RMS staff for all the incredible things they do for you every day. Please take his opportunity to thank your teachers, paraprofessionals, office staff, custodial staff, cafeteria staff, administration. There are over 100 adults in this building that are needed to make this place run. Please make sure you identify the person you would like to thank and drop your note or card in either of the boxes. Feel free to make or bring your own cards from home, but there will also be cards with some of the designs from our contest for you to fill out as well. Thank you, RMS, for just being you!!!

In my respect era we will all be comfortable in being our true selves. Advisory teachers: please count the number of students in your class wearing their comfy clothes/pajamas. and document it in the form you received. An accurate count is important.
Congratulations to Dr. Woodruff’s Advisory class for winning Fridays spirit day celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness!!!! If you would still want to participate, don’t forget this is a spirit week!! *Wear a jersey tomorrow!
Your challenge today is to: Say hello to someone you don’t normally talk to.
“Kindness is free. Sprinkle it everywhere.”

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Breakfast Book Club will meet this Thursday at 7:20 am in Mrs. Brown’s room. Bring $4.00 for our new book, The Last Beekeeper. Don’t forget to being your copy of Allies as well. See you then!

Attention yearbook club: please meet in the LRC right after the morning announcements for a quick photo. Thanks!

This Thursday Anime and manga club is hosting an arts and crafts day after school. Join us in making anime inspired bookmarks, origami, and much much more. As always we will meet from 3:15 to 4:30 in the LRC

Monday, March 17, 2025

RMS tennis club begins April 8 and will go until May 14. We will meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 at Big Woods Park. No previous tennis experience is required, and the cost to join is $10. Please visit Student Services for a permission slip if you’re interested.

Congratulations to the 7th Lady Bulldogs Basketball Team on their Championship season! The 7th grade team went undefeated this season with a perfect record of 11-0. Last night they defeated Thompson Middle School to win the conference championship. Big shout out to Gracie Horn, Mairin MacKenzie, Charlotte Slattery, Olivia Labuhn, Ashley Kramer, Nora Vance, Sabrina Buffo, Dillion Slattery, Abi Jezioro, and Tori Bruno. Coach Alajoki and all of RMS are proud of your efforts! GO BULLDOGS!

Breakfast Book Club will meet this Thursday at 7:20 am in Mrs. Brown’s room. Bring $4.00 for our new book, The Last Beekeeper. Don’t forget to being your copy of Allies as well. See you then!

Thank you to everyone who made the annual srtudent council sponsored Bulldog Bounce a success! We couldn’t have done it without the help of our amazing staff and admin helping to pull it all together and create another year of AWESOME! Thanks to ALL of our students who showed up to enjoy the event and bring the FUN. We did it, BOOM! Until next year….

This Thursday Anime and manga club is having an arts and crafts day, come on by to make Naruto headbands, origami, paper fans, and whatever else flexes those creativity muscles. As always the club will be meeting on Thursday from 3:15 to 4:30 in the LRC

Monday, March 10, 2025

There is an NJHS Meeting on Monday, March 10th in room 29. See you there for some work on the Color Fun Run!

Interested in High School Dance team? Coach Marks and some of the current team members will be here Wednesday 3/12 and 3/26 from 3:30-5:30 for clinics in the east gym. Come in athletic attire and bring gym shoes, jazz shoes and some water. Scan the QR code on the flyers around school for more info! Hope to see you there!

Best Buddies is this Thursday from 3 – 4 in the cafeteria. We are collaborating with the Builders Club so be sure to join us.

Equality Club is canceled for this week.

Friday, March 7, 2025

Did you get your Bulldog Bounce ticket yet? Get ready for a night under the stars!! RMS Student Council has some pretty amazing events planned-including: a DJ, concessions, sports, and games & prizes of all kinds! Talk to your parents and fill out the ticket Presale Google Form to charge it to your PowerSchool account. Monday, March 10th is the last day for pre-sales so don’t forget and remind your friends too!

On Monday join us as we kick off our Night Under the Stars Bulldog Bounce spirit week by wearing your favorite jammies or comfy clothes!

There is an NJHS Meeting on Monday, March 10th in room 29. See you there for some work on the Color Fun Run!

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Bowling club is this Friday. Make sure you have your money and meet in Mrs. Oswald’s room right after school.

Don’t forget Builders Club is having a thank you card design contest. Papers are available in Student Services to make a design for a thank you card. All card submissions are due to Student Services by 3:00 on Friday, March 7th. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, March 11th and prized awarded. You may submit as many cards as you’d like.
Don’t forget to wear purple tomorrow to win a prize for your advisory class and celebrate Epilepsy Awareness.
Your challenge today is to: pay someone a compliment.
*Kindness is free to give, but priceless to receive*

Just a reminder that Wired will not be meeting today. Enjoy the afternoon and plan on staying next week. .

The results are in and our 1st Spirit Day winner is..Ms Hubble’s Advisory class with 71% participation. Great job guys!!!!! They will all be winning a tic-tac-toe key chain for their particiation! Make sure to wear purple on Friday for another chance to win!!

Did you get your Bulldog Bounce ticket yet? Get ready for a night under the stars!! RMS Student Council has some pretty amazing events planned-including: a DJ, concessions, sports, and games & prizes of all kinds! Talk to your parents and fill out the ticket Presale Google Form to charge it to your PowerSchool account. Monday, March 10th is the last day for pre-sales so don’t forget and remind your friends too!

On Monday join us as we kick off our Night Under the Stars Bulldog Bounce spirit week by wearing your favorite jammies or comfy clothes!

Anime and manga club is hosting a Screening of Naruto episodes chosen by last meetings Jeopardy winner after school today from 3:15 to 4:30 in the LRC. You don’t have to use your shar-in-gan to see that this is the perfect way to celebrate the end of IAR testing so come on by!

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Bowling club is this Friday. Make sure you have your money and meet in Mrs. Oswald’s room right after school.

Don’t forget Builders Club is having a thank you card design contest. Papers are available in Student Services to make a design for a thank you card. All card submissions are due to Student Services by 3:00 on Friday, March 7th. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, March 11th and prized awarded. You may submit as many cards as you’d like.
Today we celebrate those diagnosed with Autism: Did you know…in the United States about 1 in every 68 children have Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD. This is a developmental disability that does not get worse as one gets older. With the needed supports in place, people with ASD can be very successful students and have very fulfilling lives. No two people with ASD have the exact same challenges and strengths.
Advisory teachers: please count the number of students in your class wearing tie dye/rainbow and document it in the form you received. An accurate count is important.
If your class participation wasn’t what you wanted, don’t worry, Friday we will be having our second spirit day contest in support of Epilepsy Awareness. Wear purple to show your support! The advisory class with the most participants will have a prize coming!

*Your challenge today is to: keep a smile on your face*
Kindness is a gift everyone can afford to give

Wired will not meet this week. We will meet again on March 13th.

Thursday, February 27, 2025

March 4th is Fat Tuesday so that means we will be selling Paczki For $3 while supplies last. We will have a verity of Strawberry, Apple, Chocolate Bavarian, And Lemon. So come see us at lunch in the Al Carte Line to get yours! Let all Celebrate Mardi Gras with some Paczkis!

It’s the final countdown!! All RMS Yearbook Art and Poetry submissions are due TODAY after school by 3:15 PM to Mrs. DeLaCruz. The judges can’t wait to see your creativity!

ATTENTION ALL IMSA STEM CLUB MEMBERS. OUR LAST 2 MEETINGS ARE COMING UP THIS MONDAY AND NEXT MONDAY. WE WILL BUILD OUR GLIDERS THIS MONDAY AND COMPETE WITH THEM THE FOLLOWING MONDAY. SEE YOU AT 3PM IN ROOM 110.

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the 8th Grade Dinner Dance dress giveaway. It is located at the Public Library March 21st from 3-5 and March 23rd 12:30-3:00. There is a seamstress on site if needed.

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Food Club RED meets today after school in room 10. See ya there!!

Equality Club is meeting today after school in the LRC. Anyone is welcome to attend. Bring a friend! Again, Equality Club is meeting today after school.

“By the time I am nearing the end of a story, the first part will have been reread and altered and corrected at least one hundred and fifty times. I am suspicious of both facility and speed. Good writing is essentially rewriting. I am positive of this!
See you at Creative Writing club inthe morning!! Fun, friends and snicky snacks inclused!

Attention Yearbook Club: don’t forget that our last meeting is today after school in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room, see you all there!

Hey Bulldogs, want to win a prize? On Wednesday, wear pink. That’s right, wear pink to score a prize from the LRC tomorrow. All you have to do is wear pink to your Advisory class tomorrow to earn a raffle ticket. Bring that ticket to the LRC for your chance to win. Good luck!

Monday, February 24, 2025

Artists and poets! The RMS Yearbook is still looking for submissions to our Art and Poetry Contests. The top 3 winners in each will win Amazon gift cards. Check with your advisory teacher for details about the contest, all entries are due this Thursday, February 27th at 3:15 PM to Mrs. DeLaCruz.

Reminder that Foods Club RED will meet tomorrow after school!

Friday, February 21, 2025

Get ready to be our guest at the enchanting Rotolo middle school production of “”Beauty and the Beast Jr.””! ✨ Our talented students will bring the beloved tale of Belle and the Beast to life with singing, dancing, and magical storytelling. Show Dates are THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: 2/21 and 2/22 at 7pm in the RMS CAFETERIA!
DOORS OPEN AT 6:30pm
Tickets are $5 for Students and Seniors and $10 for adults and will be sold at the door.
Don’t miss this incredible performance!

The LRC will be periodically closed today. Please check the LRC schedule before sending students for books.

Thursday, Februray 20, 2025

There’s one week left for the yearbook art and poetry contest! Don’t forget to turn in your submissions to Mrs. DeLaCruz in room 29 by 3:15 next Thursday! Check with your advisory teacher for all the requirements and the judges are excited to see your finished products!’

There’s one week left for the yearbook art and poetry contest! Don’t forget to turn in your submissions to Mrs. DeLaCruz in room 29 by 3:15 next Thursday! Check with your advisory teacher for all the requirements and the judges are excited to see your finished products!

Anime and Manga Club is meeting after school today for a contest of champions! Gather your friends and test your anime and manga knowledge for the chance to choose what show will be screened in the LRC next meeting, and of course the greatest prize of all, Bragging rights! As always anime and manga club will be after school from 3:15 to 4:30 in the LRC.

Bowling club is this Friday. Make sure you have your bowling money and meet in Mrs. Oswald’s class right after school on Friday.

Get ready to be our guest at the enchanting Rotolo middle school production of “”Beauty and the Beast Jr.””! ✨ Our talented students will bring the beloved tale of Belle and the Beast to life with singing, dancing, and magical storytelling.
Show Dates are THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: 2/21 and 2/22 at 7pm in the RMS CAFETERIA!
DOORS OPEN AT 6:30pm
Tickets are $5 for Students and Seniors and $10 for adults and will be sold at the door.
Don’t miss this incredible performance!

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Breakfast Book Club will meet in Mrs. Brown’s room at 7:15 am this Thursday. Bring a book that centers around friendships that you have recently read.

Tomorrow Anime and Manga Club are meeting after school for a contest of champions! Gather your friends and test your anime and manga knowledge for the chance to choose what show will be screened in the LRC next meeting, and of course the greatest prize of all, Bragging rights! As always anime and manga club will be after school Thursday in the LRC from 3:15 to 4:30.

Bowling club is this Friday. Make sure you have your bowling money and meet in Mrs. Oswald’s class right after school on Friday.

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Attention all artists and writers: don’t forget to enter your art or poetry contest submissions to Mrs. DeLaCruz by February 28th. You could even enter your art piece into the caffeinated colors and the yearbook art contest for a chance to be featured both at Limestone and in our 2025 yearbook. Check with your advisory teacher for all the details and what needs to be included with your submission.

Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students: RMS – Best Buddies will be meeting Tuesday, February 18th after school in the cafeteria from 3-4pm. Come join us for a craft and fun with ILP students and peers. Don’t forget to sign up. Hope to see you there!

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Calling all artists and poets! The RMS Yearbook is looking for submissions to our Art and Poetry Contests. The top 3 winners in each will win Amazon gift cards. Check with your advisory teacher for details about the contest, all entries are due on Thursday, February 28th at 3:15 PM to Mrs. DeLaCruz.

There is a yearbook meeting after school on Tuesday, February 11th in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room. See you all there to put the finishing touches on some on our spreads!

Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students: RMS – Best Buddies will be meeting Tuesday, February 18th after school in the cafeteria from 3-4pm. Come join us for a craft and fun with ILP students and peers. Don’t forget to sign up. Hope to see you there!

Foods Club RED meets today after school – see you in the Foods Room!!

Equality Club is meeting today after school in the LRC. Anyone is welcome to attend, no sign needed. Again, Equality Club is meeting today after school. See you there.

There is No Speed & Strength club this week. 

Monday, February 10, 2025

There will be no IMSA STEM club today.

Calling all artists and poets! The RMS Yearbook is looking for submissions to our Art and Poetry Contests. The top 3 winners in each will win Amazon gift cards. Check with your advisory teacher for details about the contest, all entries are due on Thursday, February 28th at 3:15 PM to Mrs. DeLaCruz.

There is an NJHS Meeting on Monday, February 10th in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room, see you all there!

There is a yearbook meeting after school on Tuesday, February 11th in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room. See you all there to put the finishing touches on some on our spreads!

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Today after school in the LRC The anime and manga club is hosting a screening of Dragon Ball Super Broly! Get ready for action and adventure as the fate of the universe hangs in the balance after school from 3:05 to 4:30 to find out.

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Foods Club RED meets after school today! See you there!!

This Thursday The anime and manga club is hosting a screening of Dragon Ball Super Broly! Who will prove to be the ultimate Saiyan Warrior? Stop by the LRC right after school Thursday from 3:05 to 4:30 to find out.

Monday, February 3, 2025

IMSA STEM club will meet today after school from 3-4:30. Again, IMSA STEM club will meet today after school from 3-4:30. See you in room 110 today!

Foods Club RED is back to TUESDAYS! See you tomorrow after school in the foods room!!

Today is the start of National School Counseling Week. We want to recognize the tremendous contribution and impact our counselors at RMS have on our students. A special thank you goes out to our counselors Mrs. Heidgen, Mrs. Neece, Mrs. Webb, and Mrs. Kerr.

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

If you registered for the ski trip please check your email on information and deadlines.

Art club is cancelled this week. Art club is cancelled this week. See you next week!

Speed and Strength club is cancelled this week. Speed and Strength club is cancelled this week. See you next week!

Foods Club RED meets today after school in the Foods room!! See you there!

Monday, January 27, 2025

There is an NJHS meeting on Monday, January 27th from 3-4 PM in room 29. Come meet the new members and start gearing up the Color Fun Run 5K!

The yearbook meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 28th has been rescheduled to next week Tuesday, February 4th. See you all there!

 Foods Club RED meets on WEDNESDAY! See you in the Foods room!!

The downhill ski trip has been scheduled for Alpine Valley Resort in Wisconsin on Saturday, February 8th. Students may ski or snowboard, and can bring their own equipment or rent. 7th and 8th graders are allowed to join us for the trip. If you have never skied or snowboarded before, you will be required to take a lesson at the resort. We will leave at 7:00 am in the morning from RMS and will be back about 7:30 pm. The form to sign up will be located on the Activities and Clubs Page of the RMS website and will be accessible this coming Monday, January 27th at 1:30 pm. The form must be filled out by a parent or guardian. This trip will be filled using a LOTTERY SYSTEM.

IMSA STEM club will meet this coming Monday, January 27th from 3- 4:30. Again, MSA STEM club will meet this coming Monday, January 27th from 3- 4:30. See you in room 110!

Equality Club is meeting tomorrow after school in the LRC. Anyone can attend, no sign up needed.

Friday, January 24, 2025

There is an NJHS meeting on Monday, January 27th from 3-4 PM in room 29. Come meet the new members and start gearing up the Color Fun Run 5K!

Thursday, January 23, 2025

The LRC will be periodically closed today. Staff, please check the LRC schedule to know when it is appropriate to send students for books.

There is an NJHS meeting on Monday, January 27th from 3-4 PM in room 29. Come meet the new members and start gearing up the Color Fun Run 5K!

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Attention Breakfast Book Club Members: We will meet tomorrow in Mrs.Brown’s Room at 7:20 am. See you then!

Monday, January 21, 2025

Foods Club RED meets today after school in the Foods Room – 010!
See you there!! Remember to sign up for the activity bus if you intend to ride it home after our club meeting.

Just a reminder, January 21st is our Best Buddies event. Please join us for a craft activity and fun with ILP students. We will meet in the cafeteria after school from 3:00 – 4:00 pm. Please join us Tuesday.

There will be no Engineering and Computer Club today. Again, there will be no Engineering and Computer Club today with Mr. Crawley. See you next week.

Girls flag football is canceled today. Please take your normal route home. Again, girls flag football is canceled today

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Are you interested in helping with all that goes on backstage and behind the scenes for our upcoming RMS Musical Beauty and the Beast?! If so Stage Crew may be the place for you. Stage Crew  will be helping with set movement, building, props, costumes, hair and make-up! Scan the QR code on the posters outside Mrs. Hillmans room – 005 and complete the google form!  All are welcome. Forms are due by Friday 1/17.

If you are attending the field trip today with IMSA STEM CLUB, please meet in the main lobby at 9am to load the bus. Don’t forget to bring money for lunch or a sack lunch. We will meet in the main lobby at 9am for the trip today – see you soon!

Attention RED Foods Club members:
Our first meeting is next week on Tuesday, Jan. 21st. (and we have no school on Monday – so be prepared – which means bringing the participation form which was emailed home and the form can also be found in both offices.) Looking forward to our first meeting!!
Check our club Google classroom for other details!

Attention all Builders Club members! There will be no meeting this week. Our next meeting will be January 30 at 3:00 in the LRC. There is NO meeting this week.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

This is a reminder that IMSA STEM club will not meet this coming Monday. Instead we will be attending our field trip to the Air Traffic Control Center on Thursday, January 16th. All students will need to bring money for lunch or a sack lunch. We will meet in the main lobby at 9am for the trip. Once again, IMSA STEM club will not meet this coming Monday. Instead we will be attending our field trip to the Air Traffic Control Center on Thursday, January 16th. All students will need to bring money for lunch or a sack lunch. We will meet in the main lobby at 9am for the trip on Thursday. See you Thursday morning!

The LRC will be closed periodically throughout the week. Staff, please check the LRC schedule before sending students for books.

Attention all Builders Club members! There will be no meeting this week. Our next meeting will be January 30 at 3:00 in the LRC. There is NO meeting this week.

Good Afternoon-Due to other clubs meeting & field trips scheduled, we have to cancel our Student Council Meeting today, Wednesday 1/15. Please contact parents and take your normal ride home. See you on the 29th!

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

This is a reminder that IMSA STEM club will not meet this coming Monday. Instead we will be attending our field trip to the Air Traffic Control Center on Thursday, January 16th. All students will need to bring money for lunch or a sack lunch. We will meet in the main lobby at 9am for the trip. Once again, IMSA STEM club will not meet this coming Monday. Instead we will be attending our field trip to the Air Traffic Control Center on Thursday, January 16th. All students will need to bring money for lunch or a sack lunch. We will meet in the main lobby at 9am for the trip on Thursday. See you Thursday morning!

We’re back at it! Speed and Strength resumes tomorrow after school from 3-4. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Monday, January 13, 2025

This is a reminder that IMSA STEM club will not meet this coming Monday. Instead we will be attending our field trip to the Air Traffic Control Center on Thursday, January 16th. All students will need to bring money for lunch or a sack lunch. We will meet in the main lobby at 9am for the trip. Once again, IMSA STEM club will not meet this coming Monday. Instead we will be attending our field trip to the Air Traffic Control Center on Thursday, January 16th. All students will need to bring money for lunch or a sack lunch. We will meet in the main lobby at 9am for the trip on Thursday. See you Thursday morning!

The LRC will be closed periodically throughout the week. Staff, please check the LRC schedule before sending students for books.

Friday, January 10, 2025

This is a reminder that IMSA STEM club will not meet this coming Monday. Instead we will be attending our field trip to the Air Traffic Control Center on Thursday, January 16th. All students will need to bring money for lunch or a sack lunch. We will meet in the main lobby at 9am for the trip. Once again, IMSA STEM club will not meet this coming Monday. Instead we will be attending our field trip to the Air Traffic Control Center on Thursday, January 16th. All students will need to bring money for lunch or a sack lunch. We will meet in the main lobby at 9am for the trip on Thursday. See you Thursday morning!

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Bowling club is this week. Meet in Mrs. Oswald’s room right after school on Friday. Make sure you have bowling money and extra money if you want snacks.

Attention Breakfast Book Club Members: If you ordered The Superteacher Project and did not receive it, please see Mrs. Brown for your copy some time this week!

RMS Ladies! Yes, 6th graders too! Girls Flag Football starts Monday. Make sure you sign up using the QR codes posted by the water fountains or come see Coach Free-koh in room 223. You dont need to have ever even thrown a football. Just come play!

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Once again, eighth grade students in team 8-1 were competing to see who could FINISH the most books. Mrs. Trillet and Dr. Woodruff are proud to announce that 3rd hour’s Hufflepuff House completed the most books for the regular ELA classes with a total of 75 completed books this quarter! 7th hour’s Ravenclaw Honors ELA class completed an impressive 101 books this quarter as well. In total, Team 8-1 students finished reading 291 books for 2nd quarter and a whopping 561 books so far this school year. Way to go, everyone! Keep reading, and let’s see who wins at the end of the 3rd quarter! Can we finish 1,000 books by the end of the school year?!?

There is no Speed & Strength club this week. See you next week. Hope to see some basketball and wrestlers out!

Bowling club is this week. Meet in Mrs. Oswald’s room right after school on Friday. Make sure you have bowling money and extra money if you want snacks.

Attention Breakfast Book Club Members: If you ordered The Superteacher Project and did not receive it, please see Mrs. Brown for your copy some time this week!

Monday, January, 6, 2024

There is no Speed & Strength club this week. See you next week. Hope to see some basketball and wrestlers out!

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Come down to the cafeteria every Tuesday for Make your own burritos and Thursdays for make your own stir fry!

Attention Breakfast Book Club Members: Our next meeting is tomorrow at 7:20 am in Mrs. Brown’s room. Bring a paperback book for a craft project!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join in the fun and celebrate a holly, jolly and festive winter holiday spirit week!
Thursday: December 19th: Holiday accessory day! Wear your favorite cozy, Christmas themed holiday gear-Santa hats, scarves, reindeer antlers, light-up necklaces.
Friday: December 20th: Festive holiday socks! Wear your colorful, festive, fun holiday socks!

Last night the wrestling Blulldogs traveled to Harter middle school in Kaneland. The bulldogs beat the Kaneland Knights 77-16. The wrestling team’s first final meet will be this Thursday at RMS, come support your Bulldogs when they take on Homer Glen! Located in the East gym on Thursday, hope to see everyone there!!!

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students: RMS – Best Buddies will be meeting Tuesday, December 17th after school in the cafeteria from 3-4pm. Come join us for a Holiday craft and fun with ILP students and peers. Don’t forget to sign up. Hope to see you there!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join in the fun and celebrate a holly, jolly and festive winter holiday spirit week!
Wednesday, December 18th: Candy cane color day! Wear a combination of red and white to school, bonus if you have stripes!
Thursday, December 19th: Holiday accessory day! Wear your favorite cozy, Christmas themed holiday gear-Santa hats, scarves, reindeer antlers, light-up necklaces.
Friday, December 20th: Festive holiday socks! Wear your colorful, festive, fun holiday socks!

Come down to the cafeteria every Tuesday for Make your own burritos and Thursdays for make your own stir fry!

Equality Club is meeting today after school in the LRC.
Attention all 7th and 8th grade girls. Basketball season is right around the corner. The season runs from the beginning of January to the first week of March. If you are interested in playing, please sign up. Scan the QR code on one of the fliers that are located throughout the building. Fill out the form and you are good to go. Evaluations will be held the first week after break. If you have any questions please contact Coach Lorenz.

Monday, December 16, 2024

Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students: RMS – Best Buddies will be meeting Tuesday, December 17th after school in the cafeteria from 3-4pm. Come join us for a Holiday craft and fun with ILP students and peers. Don’t forget to sign up. Hope to see you there!

Do you need a last minute stocking stuffer? How about a gift for Secret Santa? Best Buddies is selling a limited number of Pop Sockets that say Inclusion is Cool. They only cost $5 and will be on sale Monday, December 16 at all the lunches. Look for us in the cafeteria. Make sure you get one!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join in the fun and celebrate a holly, jolly and festive winter holiday spirit week!
Tuesday:December 17th: Keep sleigh-ing the day by showing off your ugly holiday sweater!
Wednesday: December 18th: Candy cane color day! Wear a combination of red and white to school, bonus if you have stripes!
Thursday: December 19th: Holiday accessory day! Wear your favorite cozy, Christmas themed holiday gear-Santa hats, scarves, reindeer antlers, light-up necklaces.
Friday: December 20th: Festive holiday socks! Wear your colorful, festive, fun holiday socks!

Come down to the cafeteria every Tuesday for Make your own burritos and Thursdays for make your own stir fry!

Hey RMS! Do you like trivia? Do you like hanging out with friends? Do you like reading? Well if you said yes to any of those questions, consider building the ultimate team of friends for our Battle of the Books trivia night. Here’s how it works, teams of 3-4 students or staff have 8 weeks to read from a list of books. In February, all teams will come together for one legendary battle to correctly answer as many trivia questions as possible. So create a team and register using the form on the LRC website!

Congratulations to our cheerleaders! This past weekend they competed at Marian Catholic in the Gameday division and took home 1st place! They also qualified for State! Way to go Bulldogs!

Equality Club meets tomorrow after school in the LRC.

Attention Breakfast Book Club members: Please read the announcement in Google Classroom! See you on Thursday morning at 7:20am in Mrs. Brown’s room.

Friday, December 13, 2024

Attention Breakfast Book Club Members: Our next meeting will be next Thursday, December 19th in Mrs. Brown’s Room at 7:20am. Please read your emails and the announcement in Google Classroom about what you need to bring for our next meeting. 

Attn All bowlers! Meet in Mrs. Oswald’s room (111) this Friday for our December bowling meeting! Be sure to bring $9 for bowling and any additional $ for snacks. You will need to be picked up by 5 pm from Funway! Mr. Thomas will wear his ugliest Christmas sweater!

Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students: RMS – Best Buddies will be meeting Tuesday, December 17th after school in the cafeteria from 3-4pm. Come join us for a Holiday craft and fun with ILP students and peers. Don’t forget to sign up. Hope to see you there!

Do you need a last minute stocking stuffer? How about a gift for Secret Santa? Best Buddies is selling a limited number of Pop Sockets that say Inclusion is Cool. They only cost $5 and will be on sale Monday, December 16 at all the lunches. Look for us in the cafeteria. Make sure you get one!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join in the fun and celebrate a holly, jolly and festive winter holiday spirit week!
Monday, December 16th Cozy/PJ day: wear your favorite Christmas holiday themed cozy pajamas.
Tuesday December 17th: Keep sleigh-ing the day by showing off your ugly holiday sweater!
Wednesday, December 18th: Candy cane color day! Wear a combination of red and white to school, bonus if you have stripes!
Thursday, December 19th: Holiday accessory day! Wear your favorite cozy, Christmas themed holiday gear-Santa hats, scarves, reindeer antlers, light-up necklaces.
Friday, December 20th: Festive holiday socks! Wear your colorful, festive, fun holiday socks!

Attention yearbook members: our next meeting will be on Tuesday, December 17th from 3-4 in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room. Come with a $5 white elephant gift and be ready to celebrate meeting deadlines!

Hey RMS! Do you like trivia? Do you like hanging out with friends? Do you like reading? Well if you said yes to any of those questions, consider building the ultimate team of friends for our Battle of the Books trivia night. Here’s how it works, teams of 3-4 students or staff have 8 weeks to read from a list of books. In February, all teams will come together for one legendary battle to correctly answer as many trivia questions as possible. So create a team and register using the form on the LRC website!

All RMS girls, are you ready for some Football? RMS’s very first Girls Flag Football club starts in January! You dont need to know anything at all about football, you just have to want to learn! Sign up QR codes are posted on flyers in every hallway as well as is the main office and Student Services. Sign up today or come see Coach Fricot (Free-Koh) in room 223 with questions! Can’t Wait!

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Attention Breakfast Book Club Members: Our next meeting will be next Thursday, December 19th in Mrs. Brown’s Room at 7:20am. Please read your emails and the announcement in Google Classroom about what you need to bring for our next meeting

Attn All bowlers! Meet in Mrs. Oswald’s room (111) this Friday for our December bowling meeting! Be sure to bring $9 for bowling and any additional $ for snacks. You will need to be picked up by 5 pm from Funway! Mr. Thomas will wear his ugliest Christmas sweater!

Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students: RMS – Best Buddies will be meeting Tuesday, December 17th after school in the cafeteria from 3-4pm. Come join us for a Holiday craft and fun with ILP students and peers. Don’t forget to sign up. Hope to see you there!

Do you need a last minute stocking stuffer? How about a gift for Secret Santa? Best Buddies is selling a limited number of Pop Sockets that say Inclusion is Cool. They only cost $5 and will be on sale Monday, December 16 at all the lunches. Look for us in the cafeteria. Make sure you get one!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join in the fun and celebrate a holly, jolly and festive winter holiday spirit week!
-Monday, December 16th Cozy/PJ day: wear your favorite Christmas holiday themed cozy pajamas.
-Tuesday December 17th: Keep sleigh-ing the day by showing off your ugly holiday sweater!
-Wednesday, December 18th: Candy cane color day! Wear a combination of red and white to school, bonus if you have stripes!
-Thursday, December 19th: Holiday accessory day! Wear your favorite cozy, Christmas themed holiday gear-Santa hats, scarves, reindeer antlers, light-up necklaces.
-Friday, December 20th: Festive holiday socks! Wear your colorful, festive, fun holiday socks!

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Attention Breakfast Book Club Members: Our next meeting will be next Thursday, December 19th in Mrs. Brown’s Room at 7:20am. Please read your emails and the announcement in Google Classroom about what you need to bring for our next meeting. See you then!

The anime and manga club is hosting its second Screening event tomorrow immediately after school until 4:30. We will be showing the first three episodes of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, A wonderful story of magic, adventure, and the desire to learn more about ones friends. Please feel free to join us even if you have not attended anime and manga club before! Sixth graders must be on the YA reading list to attend.

Attn All bowlers! Meet in Mrs. Oswald’s room (111) this Friday for our December bowling meeting! Be sure to bring $9 for bowling and any additional $ for snacks. You will need to be picked up by 5 pm from Funway! Mr. Thomas will wear his ugliest Christmas sweater!

Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students: RMS – Best Buddies will be meeting Tuesday, December 17th after school in the cafeteria from 3-4pm. Come join us for a Holiday craft and fun with ILP students and peers. Don’t forget to sign up. Hope to see you there!

Do you need a last minute stocking stuffer? How about a gift for Secret Santa? Best Buddies is selling a limited number of Pop Sockets that say Inclusion is Cool. They only cost $5 and will be on sale Monday, December 16 at all the lunches. Look for us in the cafeteria. Make sure you get one!

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Today is the final GOLD Foods Club group meeting – same time – same place!!

Hey 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls of Rotolo! Football season might be over for the boys but ours is just starting! Sign up for the brand new Girls Flag Football club and get in the game! The fun kicks off in January and runs through March.
It’s easy to join—just scan the QR codes on the flyers around the school, or chat with Coach Fricot in Room 223 to get started!

Want to get faster? Want to get stronger? Come to the speed and strength club after school on Wednesday’s. Meet in the West Gym

The anime and manga club is hosting its second Screening event this Thursday immediately after school until 4:30. We will be showing the first three episodes of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, A wonderful story of magic, adventure, and the desire to learn more about ones friends. Please feel free to join us even if you have not attended anime and manga club before! Sixth graders must be on the YA reading list to attend.

Attn All bowlers! Meet in Mrs. Oswald’s room (111) this Friday for our December bowling meeting! Be sure to bring $9 for bowling and any additional $ for snacks. You will need to be picked up by 5 pm from Funway! Mr. Thomas will wear his ugliest Christmas sweater!

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Attention Buliders Club members who all signed up for the summit. You will get a pass tomorrow morning to come to the LRC at 8:40. See you there!!

Bulldog Bible Club is meeting this Monday, December 9th at 7:20 AM in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room. All are welcome for Bible discussion, prayer and donuts, see you there!

Hey Rotolo! Do you want to feel good about giving back to our community this holiday season? Student Council needs your help! Please consider donating new toys/games, gifts, gift cards, books, or hats/gloves to make the Christmas holiday brighter for Batavia kids & their families from today through Friday, December 13th. All gifts will be donated to the Batavia Access Toy Drive. Drop any items in the box located outside of the main office. Donated items must be new, still in the package and unwrapped. Thank you in advance for your help in supporting our Batavia community this holiday season.

Tuesday, December 3, 2025

Good morning Young creative writers. I hope you all can make it to our Club Wednesday morning in Mrs. Hubbles room! All are welcomed even if its your first time! There will be DONUTS! Join us!

Monday, December 2, 2024

Hey Rotolo! Do you want to feel good about giving back to our community this holiday season? Student Council needs your help! Please consider donating new toys/games, gifts, gift cards, books, or hats/gloves to make the Christmas holiday brighter for Batavia kids & their families from today through Friday, December 13th. All gifts will be donated to the Batavia Access Toy Drive. Drop any items in the box located outside of the main office. Donated items must be new, still in the package and unwrapped. Thank you in advance for your help in supporting our Batavia community this holiday season.

Speed & Strength Club starts this week!!! Meet us in the West Gym after school on Wednesday from 3:10-4:00.
If you’re in basketball or wrestling you can join after the season is over!

IMSA STEM club will meet today at 3 pm in Room 110. Again – IMSA STEM club will meet today at 3pm in Room 110. See you this afternoon!

Foods Club meets tomorrow, Tues, Dec 3rd! See you in the Foods Room!

Monday, November 25, 2024

Who is competitive? Who likes winning prizes? Who likes winning prizes with friends? If so, it is time to create a team of friends and sign up for Battle of the Books trivia night. Between now and February 24th, your team needs to read a list of books and prepare to answer trivia for some awesome prizes. Head to the LRC to sign up!

There is an NJHS meeting on Tuesday, November 26th from 3-4:00 in room 29, see you there!

Speed and Strength Club will start the Wednesday after Thanksgiving break. Any questions see Mrs McKnight

Hey Rotolo! Do you want to feel good about giving back to our community this holiday season? Student Council needs your help! Please consider donating new toys/games, gifts, gift cards, books, or hats/gloves to make the Christmas holiday brighter for Batavia kids & their families from today through Friday, December 13th. All gifts will be donated to the Batavia Access Toy Drive. Drop any items in the box located outside of the main office. Donated items must be new, still in the package and unwrapped. Thank you in advance for your help in supporting our Batavia community this holiday season.

BEFORE READING ANNOUNCEMENTS MAKE SURE STUDENT KNOWS HOW TO PRONOUNCE IMSA PLEASE.
Calling all STEM students! IMSA STEM CLUB meets today from 3-4:30 pm. Students from all grade levels who are interested in STEM and hands-on activities should join us! Please join us in Room 110 (Ms. Crawley’s room) in the 7th grade wing today after school.

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Good Morning! RMS Student Council is hosting our annual Thanksgiving food drive to support the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry starting Monday, November 13th through Friday, November 22nd. We need your help in raising money to donate to support families within our school and community. Please consider giving what you can to help make others’ holiday season bright and bountiful!
There will be a prize for the Advisory class that raises the most donations.
It’s also a Thanksgiving spirit week! Join in on the fun in the spirit of giving!

Thanksgiving Spirit Week & Food Drive:
November 18th-November 22nd
-Friday 11/22: Bulldog Spirit Day!
We are thankful for all of your generosity and support, Bulldogs!

Do you really want your teachers to go through their itchy beards without any reward! Donate to No Shave November so they don’t have to go through this for no reason.

Attention teachers and students, 6th grade Social Studies teachers need your help! We are looking for donations of clay/playdough. If you have clay or playdough of any color please bring it to room 228 or 233.

Who is competitive? Who likes winning prizes? Who likes winning prizes with friends? If so, it is time to create a team of friends and sign up for Battle of the Books trivia night. Between now and February 24th, your team needs to read a list of books and prepare to answer trivia for some awesome prizes. Head to the LRC to sign up!

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Good Morning! RMS Student Council is hosting our annual Thanksgiving food drive to support the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry starting Monday, November 13th through Friday, November 22nd. We need your help in raising money to donate to support families within our school and community. Please consider giving what you can to help make others’ holiday season bright and bountiful!
There will be a prize for the Advisory class that raises the most donations.
It’s also a Thanksgiving spirit week! Join in on the fun in the spirit of giving!

Thanksgiving Spirit Week & Food Drive:
November 18th-November 22nd
-Thursday 11/21: Sports jersey/hat day. Donate $1 to your Advisory teacher to wear a hat today!
-Friday 11/22: Bulldog Spirit Day!
We are thankful for all of your generosity and support, Bulldogs!

Attention all athletes!! A new club is happening. Speed and Strength. In this club you will improve your foot speed, strengthen your muscles and increase your endurance. All abilities are welcome! Grab a permission slip from Mrs. McKnight or Student Services. We start the Wednesday after break in the West Gym.

Attention teachers and students, 6th grade Social Studies teachers need your help! We are looking for donations of clay/playdough. If you have clay or playdough of any color please bring it to room 228 or 233.

Extra Extra! The Bulldog Barker will meet tomorrow morning at 7:15 in Mrs. Sengenberger’s room. New staff members are always welcome! Come check out what the school newspaper has to say.

Monday, November 18, 2024

Yearbook Club will meet on Tuesday, November 19th from 3:05 – 4 PM in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room. See you all there!

Foods Club Reminder – We meet tomorrow – Tuesday – after school in room 010!!
Wanna know what we are cooking this week?? Listen to tomorrow’s announcement for some clues!!

Equality Club meets tomorrow after school in the LRC. Anyone is welcome to attend. No sign up is needed.

No-Shave November is going strong! Have you seen those beards and mustaches around the RMS hallway? Don’t let our staff members suffer through itchy facial hair in vain! Bring in cash flow for charity today! Mr. Montgomery is in the lead by over $100! Go Monty go!

Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students: RMS – Best Buddies will be meeting Tuesday, November 19th after school in the cafeteria from 3-4pm. Come join us for a Thanksgiving craft and have fun with ILP students and peers. Don’t forget to sign up. Hope to see you there!

Good Morning! RMS Student Council is hosting our annual Thanksgiving food drive to support the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry starting Monday, November 13th through Friday, November 22nd. We need your help in raising money to donate to support families within our school and community. Please consider giving what you can to help make others’ holiday season bright and bountiful!
There will be a prize for the Advisory class that raises the most donations.
It’s also a Thanksgiving spirit week! Join in on the fun in the spirit of giving!

Thanksgiving Spirit Week & Food Drive:Good Morning! RMS Student Council is hosting our annual Thanksgiving food drive to support the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry starting Monday, November 13th through Friday, November 22nd. We need your help in raising money to donate to support families within our school and community. Please consider giving what you can to help make others’ holiday season bright and bountiful!
There will be a prize for the Advisory class that raises the most donations.
It’s also a Thanksgiving spirit week! Join in on the fun in the spirit of giving!

November 18th-November 22nd
-Tuesday 11/19: Red out
-Wednesday 11/20: Match with a friend
-Thursday 11/21: Sports jersey/hat day. Donate $1 to your Advisory teacher to wear a hat today!
-Friday 11/22: Bulldog Spirit Day!
We are thankful for all of your generosity and support, Bulldogs!

Friday, November 15, 2024

Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students: RMS – Best Buddies will be meeting Tuesday, November 19th after school in the cafeteria from 3-4pm. Come join us for a Thanksgiving craft and have fun with ILP students and peers. Don’t forget to sign up. Hope to see you there!

Don’t forget to check your couch cushions for spare change over the weekend and bring that money in on Monday for our No-Shave November fundraiser!

Students – get ready to see your teachers DANCE! Hey RMS staff, we are excited to announce a NEW opportunity for you to join the RMS Cheerleaders for a fun and spirited halftime performance at an upcoming basketball game on December 5th! We’re calling on all faculty to show off your school spirit and help pump up the crowd alongside our cheerleaders. This is the NEW date that is REPLACING the date we previously shared. We wanted to give more staff time to sign up – the more the merrier! You can sign up using the Google Form in our staff newsletter. See Coach White or Holmes with questions. Go Bulldogs!

Good Morning! RMS Student Council is hosting our annual Thanksgiving food drive to support the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry starting Monday, November 13th through Friday, November 22nd. We need your help in raising money to donate to support families within our school and community. Please consider giving what you can to help make others’ holiday season bright and bountiful!
There will be a prize for the Advisory class that raises the most donations.
It’s also a Thanksgiving spirit week! Join in on the fun in the spirit of giving!

Thanksgiving Spirit Week & Food Drive:
November 18th-November 22nd
Monday 11/18: PJ day
Tuesday 11/19: Match with a friend
Wednesday 11/20: Red out
Thursday 11/21: Sports jersey/hat day. Donate $1 to your Advisory teacher to wear a hat today!
Friday 11/22: Bulldog Spirit Day!
We are thankful for all of your generosity and support, Bulldogs!

Yearbook Club will meet on Tuesday, November 19th from 3:05 – 4 PM in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room. See you all there!

Bulldog Bible Club will meet on Monday at 7:20 in room 29 in the exploratory hallway. All are welcome for Bible discussion, prayer and donuts!

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students: RMS – Best Buddies will be meeting Tuesday, November 19th after school in the cafeteria from 3-4pm. Come join us for a Thanksgiving craft and have fun with ILP students and peers. Don’t forget to sign up. Hope to see you there!

Breakfast Book Club Members: Our next meeting is this Thursday at 7:20 am in Mrs. Brown’s room. Read Mexikid before our meeting!

Anime Club will be meeting tomorrow after school until 4:30 in the LRC, Stop by to talk about the last few seasons of anime and vote for what show will be in the next Club Screening!

Extra! Extra! The Bulldog Barker will be meeting tomorrow morning at 7:15 in Mrs. Sengenberger’s room. New staff is always welcome!!!

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Foods Club GOLD meets today after school – in the Foods Room.

Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students: RMS – Best Buddies will be meeting Tuesday, November 19th after school in the cafeteria from 3-4pm. Come join us for a Thanksgiving craft and have fun with ILP students and peers. Don’t forget to sign up. Hope to see you there!

We want you! Not for the army but for No Shave November. Bring money in for your favorite teachers today! Have a hairy day!

Yearbook club will meet on Tuesday, November 12th in room 29 (Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room). Anyone is welcome to come, see you there!

Breakfast Book Club Members: Our next meeting is this Thursday at 7:20 am in Mrs. Brown’s room. Read Mexikid before our meeting!

Monday, November 11, 2024

Reminder – Foods Club GOLD meets tomorrow – Tuesday – Nov. 12th after school!

Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students: RMS – Best Buddies will be meeting Tuesday, November 19th after school in the cafeteria from 3-4pm. Come join us for a Thanksgiving craft and have fun with ILP students and peers. Don’t forget to sign up. Hope to see you there!

Students and staff, the LRC will be closed the majority of today for presentations and activities, please check the LRC schedule for availability.

Back from the weekend and dreading Monday. That’s unfortunate but No Shave November is still going stronger than ever. Donate for charity today!

Yearbook club will meet on Tuesday, November 12th in room 29 (Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room). Anyone is welcome to come, see you there!

Thursday November 7th, 2024

Person 1: Have you noticed anything hairy going on around here?
Person 2: Yeah, I can beard-ly see around all the facial hair the male staff have been growing. It’s a jungle out there!
Person 1: This must be that No-Shave November I’ve been hair-ing about.
Person 2: Good one!
Person 1: Thanks!
Person 2: I must- ache you, what is No-Shave November all about?
Person 1: Well the male staff members are growing their facial hair in order to raise money for charity. Whichever teacher raises the most money gets to pick the charity that all the money goes to!
Person 2: Wow, what a cool idea! I’d better remember to bring in my spare change and dollars for this great cause!

Our November Bowling Club day is this Friday the 8th. Make sure you have your money and meet in Mrs. Oswald’s room right after school.

There is no art club today. November 7th.

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Reminder – Foods Club GOLD meets today after school in room 010 – See you there!!

We’re half way through the week but not half way through No Shave November. Help your teacher win the competition by bringing money to school and putting it in their jar.

Our November Bowling Club day is this Friday the 8th. Make sure you have your money and meet in Mrs. Oswald’s room right after school.

Art Club…don’t forget we are meeting today!!!

Just a quick reminder: If you can make it, the sports club picture for the yearbook will be taken after school today. Meet in the cafeteria with the other clubs.

Monday, November 4, 2024

Due to no School tomorrow – Tuesday, Nov. 5th – FOODS CLUB GOLD meets on Wednesday, November 6th this week!! Same time – same place!! See you there!

Hey RMS Staff! We are excited to announce a special opportunity for you to join the RMS Cheerleaders for a fun and spirited halftime performance at an upcoming basketball game on November 19th! We’re calling on all faculty to show off your school spirit and help pump up the crowd alongside our cheerleaders.
No previous cheer experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm, and we’ll take care of the rest! This will be a great way to bond with students, showcase school pride, and have a fantastic time! Sign up with the google form in our last staff newsletter! Go Bulldogs! See coach White or Holmes with questions.

Calling all STEM students! IMSA STEM CLUB meets today from 3-4:30 pm. Today we will code a flier game in Scratch. Students from all grade levels who are interested in STEM and hands-on activities should join us! Please join us in Room 110 (Ms. Crawley’s room) in the 7th grade wing today after school.

Breakfast Book Club members: Our yearbook photo will be after school on Wednesday, Nov. 6th. Meet in the cafeteria, and plan to have your parents pick you up between 4:20 and 4:30. You may also sign-up to take the activity bus home that day. Bring homework, books, games, and/or coloring supplies to keep you busy until our photo is taken!

Art club will be on Wednesday this week.

No-Shave November is going strong! Have you seen those beards and mustaches around the RMS hallway? Don’t let our staff members suffer through itchy facial hair in vain! Bring in cash flow for charity today!

Friday, November 1, 2024

If You have not come out for The RMS Wrestling team. You can still join the team. Practice is after school in the upper gym. Please talk to Mr. Arduino if you have any questions.

Hey RMS Staff! We are excited to announce a special opportunity for you to join the RMS Cheerleaders for a fun and spirited halftime performance at an upcoming basketball game on November 19th! We’re calling on all faculty to show off your school spirit and help pump up the crowd alongside our cheerleaders.
No previous cheer experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm, and we’ll take care of the rest! This will be a great way to bond with students, showcase school pride, and have a fantastic time! Sign up with the google form in our last staff newsletter! Go Bulldogs! See coach White or Holmes with questions.

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Get ready, RMS! Student Council is hosting another SPOOKTACULAR Spirit Week! Join in for a ghoulishly fun time!
-Friday 11/1: FLANNEL FRIDAY! Wear your favorite fall flannel!

If You have not come out for The RMS Wrestling team. You can still join the team. Practice is after school in the upper gym. Please talk to Mr. Arduino if you have any questions.

Bring in money to support your teachers and raise money for charity! Pssst… 6th graders: I heard Mr. Thomas and Mr. Montgomery are in a fierce battle for 6th grade dominance. Choose your side carefully!

Reminder No Sports Club tonight after school. Enjoy Trick or Treating and be safe. See you next Thursday.

Get ready, RMS! Student Council is hosting another SPOOKTACULAR Spirit Week! Join in for a ghoulishly fun time!
-Thursday 10/31: Happy Halloween! Wear your school appropriate costume so you can be trick-or-treat ready!
-Friday 11/1: FLANNEL FRIDAY! Wear your favorite fall flannel!

If You have not come out for The RMS Wrestling team. You can still join the team. Practice is after school in the upper gym. Please talk to Mr. Arduino if you have any questions.

It’s for No-Shave November!! Let’s raise some money for charity and see how much facial hair RMS staff members can grow! Bring in money to support your teachers and raise money for charity! Pssst… 6th graders: I heard Mr. Thomas and Mr. Montgomery are in a fierce battle for 6th grade dominance. Choose your side carefully!

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

The Rotolo Engineering and Computer Club with Mr. Crawley is starting on Tuesday, October 29th. If you would like to join, come to our first meeting on Tuesday, October 29th at 3:00pm in room 001. We look forward to seeing you there to have fun with engineering and computer related activities.

Get ready, RMS! Student Council is hosting another SPOOKTACULAR Spirit Week! Join in for a ghoulishly fun time!
-Wednesday 10/30: October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Rock the color PINK to support the cause. Anyone who participates will get a ticket during Advisory to enter a raffle in the LRC for prizes!
-Thursday 10/31: Happy Halloween! Wear your school appropriate costume so you can be trick-or-treat ready!
-Friday 11/1: FLANNEL FRIDAY! Wear your favorite fall flannel!

Reminder – Foods Club GOLD meets after school today in room 10. See you there!!

If You have not come out for The RMS Wrestling team. You can still join the team. Practice is after school in the upper gym. Please talk to Mr. Arduino if you have any questions.

We have started our no shave november fundraiser, the teacher who raises the most money gets to donate all the money raised to a charity of their choice. Make sure to donate starting Friday! Bring money and put it in the staff member’s jar, either in their classroom or the front office. Good luck teachers!

Monday, October 28, 2024

The Rotolo Engineering and Computer Club with Mr. Crawley is starting on Tuesday, October 29th. If you would like to join, come to our first meeting on Tuesday, October 29th at 3:00pm in room 001. We look forward to seeing you there to have fun with engineering and computer related activities.

BEFORE READING ANNOUNCEMENTS MAKE SURE STUDENT KNOWS HOW TO PRONOUNCE IMSA PLEASE.
Calling all STEM students! IMSA STEM CLUB meets this coming Monday, October 28th from 3-4:30 pm in Ms. Crawley’s room 110 in the 7th Grade Hallway. Our theme is AVIATION and we will be doing some materials engineering this week as we explore airplane fuselage design. Students from all grade levels who are interested in STEM and hands-on activities should join us! Our STEM club is part of the Illinois Math and Science Academy – better known as IMSA. Please join us in Room 110 (Ms. Crawley’s room) in the 7th grade wing on Monday, October 28th for our meeting after school.

Get ready, RMS! Student Council is hosting another SPOOKTACULAR Spirit Week! Join in for a ghoulishly fun time!
-Tuesday 10/29: Class color day! 6th grade wear ORANGE. 7th grade wear PURPLE. 8th grade wear BLACK.
-Wednesday 10/30: October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Rock the color PINK to support the cause. Anyone who participates will get a ticket during Advisory to enter a raffle in the LRC for prizes!
-Thursday 10/31: Happy Halloween! Wear your school appropriate costume so you can be trick-or-treat ready!
-Friday 11/1: FLANNEL FRIDAY! Wear your favorite fall flannel!

Tomorrow – Tuesday, October 29th is the next GOLD FOODS CLUB meeting date. See you in the Foods Room after school tomorrow! Please remember your permission form and your club fee. See Google classroom for more details if needed!

Friday, October 25, 2024

Are you interested in musical theater but were not able to make the informational meeting? Don’t worry it is not to late to be a part of this years production of Beauty and the Beast Junior. Auditions for the show will be held Monday 10/28, Tuesday 10/29, and Wednesday 10/30 from 3-5 pm. Join us Monday for our singing auditions in the choir room room 005. Then Tuesday and Wednesday in the cafeteria for acting and dancing. For audition specifics and any questions you may have please email we hope to see you there!

The Rotolo Engineering and Computer Club with Mr. Crawley is starting on Tuesday, October 29th. If you would like to join, come to our first meeting on Tuesday, October 29th at 3:00pm in room 001. We look forward to seeing you there to have fun with engineering and computer related activities.

Calling all STEM students! IMSA STEM CLUB meets this coming Monday, October 28th from 3-4:30 pm in Ms. Crawley’s room 110 in the 7th Grade Hallway. Our theme is AVIATION and we will be doing some materials engineering this week as we explore airplane fuselage design. Students from all grade levels who are interested in STEM and hands-on activities should join us! Our STEM club is part of the Illinois Math and Science Academy – better known as IMSA. Please join us in Room 110 (Ms. Crawley’s room) in the 7th grade wing on Monday, October 28th for our meeting after school.

Get ready, RMS! Student Council is hosting another SPOOKTACULAR Spirit Week! Join in for a ghoulishly fun time!
Monday 10/28: Welcome the cool fall SWEATER WEATHER staying comfy and cozy.
Tuesday 10/29: Class color day! 6th grade wear ORANGE. 7th grade wear PURPLE. 8th grade wear BLACK.
Wednesday 10/30: October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Rock the color PINK to support the cause. Anyone who participates will get a ticket during Advisory to enter a raffle in the LRC for prizes!
Thursday 10/31: Happy Halloween! Wear your school appropriate costume so you can be trick-or-treat ready!
Friday 11/1: FLANNEL FRIDAY! Wear your favorite fall flannel!

Attention all art students from quarter 1 and quarter 2. Please check your email for important information about the upcoming field trip. (please repeat)

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Attention all 7th and 8th Grade boys interested in trying out for RMS Basketball this year, try-outs will begin on October 22nd and run for 3 days. All players must have a physical on file and must be able to commit to all practices and games throughout the season. Season runs October 22nd through right before Winter Break. Questions Contact Coach Sullivan.

Today after school is the first Foods Club meeting for all GOLD group members. Please plan to be in the Foods room (010) as soon as you gather what you need from your locker. Pick up is at 4:30pm, when we end. The activity bus is also available for you but you must reserve a spot by scanning the QR code located by the activity bulletin boards.

Yearbook Club will meet on Tuesday, October 22nd from 3:05 to 4 PM in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room. See you there for snacks, taking photos and starting our student surveys!

All girls interested in coming to a “try it out” workout to learn from the BHS Girls Wrestling Team and coaches are welcome to come to the lower gym (or wherever you want to put us) on Wednesday (10/23) from 3:15 to 4:45 PM. No experience is necessary!

Bowling club meets this Friday, Oct. 25th. Please make sure you have $9.00 for bowling, and extra money if you want snacks. Meet in Mrs. Oswald’s room, 111, right after school.

Extra! Extra! The Bulldog Barker is looking for new and old members! The school newspaper club will meet on Thursday mornings before school at 7:15 in Mrs. Sengenberger’s room (room 229). If you have any questions, email Mrs. Sengenberger. See you this week!

Anime and Manga club will be hosting a screening of the first few episodes of Jujitsu Kaizen in the LRC on Thursday from 3:15 to 4:30. If you have not yet been to Anime and Manga club and are in the 6th grade, you must be on the Libraries YA reading list to attend.

Equality Club is meeting today after school in the LRC. Equality Club is a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and their Allies. All grade levels are welcome. No need to sign up.

Eighth grade students in team 8-1 have been competing all quarter long to see who could FINISH the most books. Mrs. Trillet and Dr. Woodruff are proud to announce that 3rd hour’s Slytherin House completed the most books for the regular ELA classes with a total of 77 completed books this quarter! This amount was only 4 books behind the 7th hour Ravenclaw Honors ELA class. In total, Team 8-1 students finished reading 270 books so far this school year. Way to go, everyone! Keep reading, and let’s see who wins at the end of the 2nd quarter!

The Rotolo Engineering and Computer Club with Mr. Crawley is starting on Tuesday, October 29th. If you would like to join, come to our first meeting on Tuesday, October 29th at 3:00pm in room 001. We look forward to seeing you there to have fun with engineering and computer related activities.

Creative Writing Club is tomorrow morning! See you there for fun! And donuts! And friends! All are welcome!

Monday, October 21, 2024

Are you interested in musical theater? Do you like to sing and dance? Then come on down to the RMS musical informational meeting. Open to all grades learn what this years musical is going to be, what auditions will look like, and so much more. The meeting will take place Monday October 21st right after school in room 216! If you have any questions Email Ms. Ellibee, Hope to see you there!

Attention all 7th and 8th Grade boys interested in trying out for RMS Basketball this year, try-outs will begin on October 22nd and run for 3 days. All players must have a physical on file and must be able to commit to all practices and games throughout the season. Season runs October 22nd through right before Winter Break. Questions Contact Coach Sullivan.

Tomorrow is the first meeting for GOLD Foods Club members. Join us right after school and plan to be picked up at 4:30pm. Please be sure to have your permission slips turned in so you can participate. See you soon! We meet in room 010 – the Foods Room.

Yearbook Club will meet on Tuesday, October 22nd from 3:05 to 4 PM in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room. See you there for snacks, taking photos and starting our student surveys!

All girls interested in coming to a “try it out” workout to learn from the BHS Girls Wrestling Team and coaches are welcome to come to the lower gym (or wherever you want to put us) on Wednesday (10/23) from 3:15 to 4:45 PM.No experience is necessary!

Bowling club meets this Friday, Oct. 25th. Please make sure you have $9.00 for bowling, and extra money if you want snacks. Meet in Mrs. Oswald’s room, 111, right after school.

Extra! Extra! The Bulldog Barker is looking for new and old members! The school newspaper club will meet on Thursday mornings before school at 7:15 in Mrs. Sengenberger’s room (room 229). If you have any questions, email Mrs. Sengenberger. 

Anime and Manga club will be hosting a screening of the first few episodes of Jujitsu Kaizen in the LRC on Thursday from 3:15 to 4:30. If you have not yet been to Anime and Manga club and are in the 6th grade, you must be on the Libraries YA reading list to attend.

Students we have hearing and vision testing on Tues and Wed, if you wear glasses please make sure you bring them to school.

Friday, October 18, 2024

Are you interested in musical theater? Do you like to sing and dance? Then come on down to the RMS musical informational meeting. Open to all grades learn what this years musical is going to be, what auditions will look like, and so much more. The meeting will take place Monday October 21st right after school in room 216! If you have any questions Email Ms. Ellibee, Hope to see you there!

Attention all 7th and 8th Grade boys interested in trying out for RMS Basketball this year, try-outs will begin on October 22nd and run for 3 days. All players must have a physical on file and must be able to commit to all practices and games throughout the season. Season runs October 22nd through right before Winter Break. Questions Contact Coach Sullivan.

Any student interested in joining the National Junior Honor Society at Rotolo is invited to fill out the student activity form which can be found in the RMS Parent Messenger or in student services. All forms are due by Thursday, October 31st at 3:15 PM in the main office and no late forms will be accepted. Thank you for your interest!

Foods Club GOLD members – please remember to turn in your permission slips as soon as possible!! Check Google classroom for other announcements and a copy of the permission slip. If your plans have changes and you can no longer attend Foods Club on Tuesdays beginning next week, please email Mrs Clasen so your spot can go to a waitlisted person.
Thank you!

Yearbook Club will meet on Tuesday, October 22nd from 3:05 to 4 PM in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room. See you there for snacks, taking photos and starting our student surveys!

Bulldog Bible Club will meet on Monday morning for Bible study, prayer and donuts! Everyone is welcome in room 29 at 7:20, see you there!

After school on Wednesday (10/23), Coach Bayer, Coach Alvarado and the Batavia High School Girls Wrestling team will be in the RMS lower gym to take you through a fun, competitive workout, teach some basic techniques and answer your questions.Wear clean workout clothes and socks. NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY!

Wrestling season starts after school next week, Wednesday the 23rd. We will be in the upper gym. Sign up on the Rotolo Website and try out!! It will be fun!!

Congrats to the 7th grade B team on their conference championship last night against Geneva North!!!! The girls played awesome. Way to go ladies!!

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Attention all 7th and 8th Grade boys interested in trying out for RMS Basketball this year, try-outs will begin on October 22nd and run for 3 days. All players must have a physical on file and must be able to commit to all practices and games throughout the season. Season runs October 22nd through right before Winter Break. Questions Contact Coach Sullivan.

Foods Club GOLD members – please remember to turn in your permission slips as soon as possible!! Check Google classroom for other announcements and a copy of the permission slip. If your plans have changes and you can no longer attend Foods Club on Tuesdays beginning next week, please email Mrs Clasen so your spot can go to a waitlisted person.
Thank you!

Yearbook Club will meet on Tuesday, October 22nd from 3:05 to 4 PM in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room. See you there for snacks, taking photos and starting our student surveys!

Are you missing assignments? Do you need a little extra time and help to complete them? If so, stop by WIRED. WIRED meets every Thursday in room 108 and is a great place to get caught up with your work.

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Games Club will actually meet MONDAY October 21st from 3-4:15 room 228, 6th grade wing.

Did you miss Best Buddies last month? Here’s your opportunity to join us for Halloween crafts with our ILP students. Best Buddies will meet Tuesday, October 15th after school in the cafeteria from 3-4pm. All are welcome, please sign up through the Google form. See you there!

Are you interested in musical theater? Do you like to sing and dance? Then come on down to the RMS musical informational meeting. Open to all grades learn what this years musical is going to be, what auditions will look like, and so much more. The meeting will take place Monday October 21st right after school in room 216! If you have any questions Email Ms. Ellibee, Hope to see you there!

Attention all 7th and 8th Grade boys interested in trying out for RMS Basketball this year, try-outs will begin on October 22nd and run for 3 days. All players must have a physical on file and must be able to commit to all practices and games throughout the season. Season runs October 22nd through right before Winter Break. Questions Contact Coach Sullivan.

If you like art you should join art club. Art Club is starting on Thursday, October 17th from 3:00-4:15. There will be two rooms Ms. McKnight and Ms. Meyer’s room. Permission slips will be given out the during the first meeting. Hope you can make it.

Any student interested in joining the National Junior Honor Society at Rotolo is invited to fill out the student activity form which can be found in the RMS Parent Messenger or in student services. All forms are due by Thursday, October 31st at 3:15 PM in the main office and no late forms will be accepted. Thank you for your interest!

Breakfast Book Club is this Thursday at 7:20 am in Mrs. Brown’s Room, room 227. Please bring a favorite book, $6.00 for our next book Mexikid, cash or check made out to RMS, and your permission slip if you have not turned it in. Extra permission slips can be found in Student Services.

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Sports Club!!!! Sports Club is a chance for you and your friends to play a variety of sports after school every Thursday from 3:10 to 4:00 in the West Gym.
It starts Thursday October 17th.
All you need to do is get a permission slip in student services or from the PE office. So get your friends together, get a permission slip, and come have some fun.
If you have any questions, please see Ms. Krantz.

Attention all 7th and 8th Grade boys interested in trying out for RMS Basketball this year, try-outs will begin on October 22nd and run for 3 days. All players must have a physical on file and must be able to commit to all practices and games throughout the season. Season runs October 22nd through right before Winter Break. Questions Contact Coach Sullivan.

If you like art you should join art club. Art Club is starting on Thursday, October 17th from 3:00-4:15. There will be two rooms Ms. McKnight and Ms. Meyer’s room. Permission slips will be given out the during the first meeting. Hope you can make it.

Wow Rotolo!! We had 112 participants in Bike, Walk & Roll to school day yesterday. Way to go!! The winners will receive an email and will be given a shout out today:
6th grade
Lucy S.
Max. B.
Evan H.
Noelle G.
Michael R.
7th grade
Leila L.
Blake D.
Alexander W.
Braydon B.
Jocelyn A.
8th grade
Emir A.
Machenzie H.
Evie M.
Connor M.
Katherine G.

If you receive an email congratulating you on being a raffle winner, please visit classroom 010 (Mr. Rios) or 011(Mrs. Clasen) to claim your prize before school or during Advisory time.
Thanks Bulldogs!!

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Sports Club!!!! Sports Club is a chance for you and your friends to play a variety of sports after school every Thursday from 3:10 to 4:00 in the West Gym.
It starts Thursday October 17th.
All you need to do is get a permission slip in student services or from the PE office. So get your friends together, get a permission slip, and come have some fun. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Krantz.

Games Club will actually meet MONDAY October 21st from 3-4:15 room 228, 6th grade wing.

Anime and Manga club is meeting Wednesday this week due to the half day Tomorrow. No Sign up required so feel free to stop in from 3:15 to 4:30 and bring a friend if they are interested.

The Foods Club sign ups are now complete! Please check the list outside the main office to see if you are in the GOLD Group – meetings begin Oct. 22nd or the RED Groups- meetings begin in January. If your name is not on the list, you are on the waitlist and will be notified if a spot opens up. If you are in the GOLD group – please also stop by the main office for the permission slip which MUST BE completed on or before the first meeting date. NO EXCEPTIONS!! Please see Mr. Rios or Mrs. Clasen if you have any questions.

Are you interested in musical theater? Do you like to sing and dance? Then come on down to the RMS musical informational meeting. Open to all grades learn what this years musical is going to be, what auditions will look like, and so much more. The meeting will take place Monday October 21st right after school in room 216! If you have any questions Email Ms. Ellibee, Hope to see you there!

Wow!! Thanks to all our helpers and bikers and walkers and rollers!! What a great day! The raffle drawing will be later today so winners will be announced tomorrow morning!!
Good luck all!

Attention all 7th and 8th Grade boys interested in trying out for RMS Basketball this year, try-outs will begin on October 22nd and run for 3 days. All players must have a physical on file and must be able to commit to all practices and games throughout the season. Season runs October 22nd through right before Winter Break. Questions Contact Coach Sullivan.

If you like art you should join art club. Art Club is starting on Thursday, October 17th from 3:00-4:15. There will be two rooms Ms. McKnight and Ms. Meyer’s room. Permission slips will be given out the during the first meeting. Hope you can make it.

Congratulations to the  7th grade and B girls volleyball teams on their win yesterday against Geneva. The entire team played awesome. Let’s do it again tonight ladies!!!

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Creative Writing Club is Cancelled this week.

Sports Club!!!! Sports Club is a chance for you and your friends to play a variety of sports after school every Thursday from 3:10 to 4:00 in the West Gym.
It starts Thursday October 17th.
All you need to do is get a permission slip in student services or from the PE office. So get your friends together, get a permission slip, and come have some fun.
If you have any questions, please see Ms. Krantz.

Yearbook Club will meet on Tuesday, October 8th in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room from 3:05 – 4. Come ready to start practicing some photos and working on surveys for the book!

Games Club will actually meet MONDAY October 21st from 3-4:15 room 228, 6th grade wing.

Anime and Manga club is meeting Wednesday this week due to the half day on Thursday. No Sign up required so feel free to stop in from 3:15 to 4:30 and bring a friend if they are interested.

The Foods Club sign ups are now complete! Please check the list outside the main office to see if you are in the GOLD Group – meetings begin Oct. 22nd or the RED Groups- meetings begin in January. If your name is not on the list, you are on the waitlist and will be notified if a spot opens up. If you are in the GOLD group – please also stop by the main office for the permission slip which MUST BE completed on or before the first meeting date. NO EXCEPTIONS!! Please see Mr. Rios or Mrs. Clasen if you have any questions.

Did you miss Best Buddies last month? Here’s your opportunity to join us for Halloween crafts with our ILP students. Best Buddies will meet Tuesday, October 15th after school in the cafeteria from 3-4pm. All are welcome, please sign up through the Google form. See you there!

Equality Club is meeting today after school in the LRC.

Tomorrow is Bike, Walk & Roll to School Day!! The weather looks amazing!! Join us in doing something good for you and good for the environment!! And we invite you to sign our poster – it will be located in the atrium outside the cafeteria – right next to the raffle box.
And good luck in the raffle!

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Why do board games make great friends? They’re always game. Games Club will begin October 22nd in room 228

Sports Club!!!! Sports Club is a chance for you and your friends to play a variety of sports after school every Thursday from 3:10 to 4:00 in the West Gym.
It starts Thursday October 17th.
All you need to do is get a permission slip in student services or from the PE office. So get your friends together, get a permission slip, and come have some fun.
If you have any questions, please see Ms. Krantz.

BEFORE READING ANNOUNCEMENTS MAKE SURE STUDENT KNOWS HOW TO PRONOUNCE IMSA PLEASE (pronounced immmsaaahh like the high school in Aurora).

Calling all STEM students! Do you like math, hands on science, engineering, and coding? Are you interested in airplanes and flight? Students from all grade levels who are interested in STEM and hands-on activities should join us for STEM club! Our theme this year is AVIATION and all things related to airplanes and flight. Our STEM club is part of the Illinois Math and Science Academy – better known as IMSA. IMSA STEM club meets on 2 Mondays every month starting this Monday, October 7th from 3 until 4:30 pm. Please join us in Room 110 (Ms. Crawley’s room) in the 7th grade wing on Monday, October 7th for our first meeting after school.

Foods Club is full! With over 80 students signing up for 60 spots!!
We are currently running a wait list. If your schedule has changed and you can no longer attend, please let Mr. Rios or Mrs. Clasen know so other students can be allowed to join.
The list will be up outside the main office next week. You will also receive an email with the details you need!

In honor of Bike, Roll and Walk to school – here is a bike joke for you.
Join us next week on Wednesday and Bike, Roll or Walk to school for a chance to win some amazing prizes!! RMS joins school across the area and across the country in participating in this fun event.

There is no meeting of WIRED today – please be sure to go home after school.

Bulldog Bible Club will meet on Monday morning at 7:20 for Bible study, prayer and donuts in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room. All are welcome!

NJHS will meet on Monday, October 7th from 3:05 to 4 in Mrs DeLaCruz’s room. Come help us get ready for No Shave November!

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Why do board games make great friends? They’re always game.Games Club will begin October 22nd in room 228

Sports Club!!!! Sports Club is a chance for you and your friends to play a variety of sports after school every Thursday from 3:10 to 4:00 in the West Gym.
It starts Thursday October 17th.
All you need to do is get a permission slip in student services or from the PE office. So get your friends together, get a permission slip, and come have some fun.
If you have any questions, please see Ms. Krantz.

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Attention Bowlers!! Our first Bowling Club date is this Friday Sept. 27th. Meet in Mrs. Oswald’s room 111 right after school. You need to have $9 for bowling and extra money for snacks.

The day is finally here!! What day, you ask?? Foods Club sign-up day!! Please find the details needed to sign up on the flyers posted by your favorite drinking fountain. Be sure to act quickly as spots will fill up fast!!

A huge shout out to the 7th and 8th grade girls academy volleyball teams. You all did a fanasic job in defeating Siommons last night.

Monday, September 23, 2024

NJHS will meet on Monday, September 23rd in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room from 3:05 – 4. Come help us get ready for No-Shave November and to kick-off our planning for the year!

Yearbook Club will meet on Tuesday, September 24th in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room from 3:05 – 4:00. See you there to work on our photography skills and start creating student surveys!

Equality Club is back. What is Equality Club? It is a safe and comfortable space for LGBTQ+ student and those that support them. All grade levels are welcome. Our first meeting of the year is Tomorrow, Sept. 24th from 3-3:45 in the LRC.

Attention Bowlers!! Our first Bowling Club date is this Friday Sept. 27th. Meet in Mrs. Oswald’s room 111 right after school. You need to have $9 for bowling and extra money for snacks.

This is no joke!! This week on WEDNESDAY the sign up sheets will be up for Foods Club.
Check above the drinking fountains for the Google classroom code to join and access the sign up Form. Be sure to act quickly as we are sure to full up fast!

-Did you miss Creative Writing Club’s informational meeting? Well, its never too late to join us! Get to school early this Wednesday and come to Mrs. Hubble’s room in 239 at 7:10am. EARLY MORNING WRITING STUDENTS UNITE!

Anime and Manga club will be having its first meeting on Thursday Sept 26th in the LRC. If you want to find the One Piece, become the Ho-ka-ge, or just hang out and learn about these amazing Japanese art forms, come on by!

On Tuesday and Wednesday this week, RMS students will be taking the Math and Reading assessments. MAP tests let you and your teacher know how you are progressing on your math and literacy learning goals. All of the skills you have been working on in IXL have also helped you be prepared for succes on the MAP test. Be sure to come to school with your Chromebook chaged, be well rested, and have breakfast! Lets’s make it a great week at RMS!!!

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Do you like to cook? Do you like to eat? Foods Club may be for YOU!!
Foods Club sign ups will begin very SOON. Meetings will be on Tuesdays beginning second quarter. Due to space limitations, we will run two groups – a GOLD and a RED. Announcements will follow for when sign-ups will begin. Not Yet – but Very Soon!!
This information will also be sent out in the Messenger. Happy Cooking!

Bulldog Bible Club will meet on Monday, September 23rd at 7:20 in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room in the exploratory hallway. Join us for Bible study, prayer and donuts. All are welcome!

NJHS will meet on Monday, September 23rd in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room from 3:05 – 4. Come help us get ready for No-Shave November and to kick-off our planning for the year!

Yearbook Club will meet on Tuesday, September 24th in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room from 3:05 – 4:00. See you there to work on our photography skills and start creating student surveys!

Equality Club is back. What is Equality Club? It is a safe and comfortable space for LGBTQ+ student and those that support them. All grade levels are welcome. Our fist meeting of the year is Tuesday, Sept. 24th from 3-3:45 in the LRC.

Want to join Breakfast Book Club, but you missed the first meeting? Pick up a permission slip form from Student Services and turn it in to Mrs. Brown or the main office.

Congrats to the Varsity Girls Golf team on beating Glenbard North yesterday. Low rounds were had by Avery Sheehan, who also took 1st place overall, Rachel Carlson, Maddie Celing, and Reese Burns. Aubrey Reagan, Ainsley Pircon, and Ellie Nichols also had great rounds. Nice job ladies and Go Dawgs!

Congrats to the JV Girls Golf team on beating Hlenbard North yesterday. Low rounds were had by Emme McHugh, Addie Prewitt, Ella Schwab, and Sophie Vaja. Natalia Moreno, Anna Sipes, and Vaanika Patel also had great rounds. Nice job ladies and Go Dawgs!

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Bulldog Bible Club will meet on Monday, September 23rd at 7:20 in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room in the exploratory hallway. Join us for Bible study, prayer and donuts. All are welcome!

NJHS will meet on Monday, September 23rd in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room from 3:05 – 4. Come help us get ready for No-Shave November and to kick-off our planning for the year!

Have you heard? The Rotolo Cross Country Team is undefeated this year. Both boys and girls have been dominating all year so far. Yesterday they traveled to the Royal Cadet Invitational at Marmion High School where again, we had a clean sweep at all levels taking 1st place. Way to go Bulldogs!

Attention Rotolo!! Builders Club will be having the 1st meeting tomorrow, September 19th in the LRC at 3:00 til 3:45. See you there!

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students: RMS Best Buddies will be hosting our first meeting after school Tuesday, September 17th in the cafeteria from 3-4pm. What is Best Buddies? This is your chance to help create an inclusive experience for your peers with developmental disabilities. Make new friends while helping others. There is no cost to attend but please sign up through the Google form. See you there!

Do you like to cook? Do you like to eat? Foods Club may be for YOU!!
Foods Club sign ups will begin very SOON. Meetings will be on Tuesdays beginning second quarter. Due to space limitations, we will run two groups – a GOLD and a RED. Announcements will follow for when sign-ups will begin. Not Yet – but Very Soon!!
This information will also be sent out in the Messenger. Happy Cooking!

Monday, September 16, 2024

Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students: RMS Best Buddies will be hosting our first meeting after school Tuesday, September 17th in the cafeteria from 3-4pm. What is Best Buddies? This is your chance to help create an inclusive experience for your peers with developmental disabilities. Make new friends while helping others. There is no cost to attend but please sign up through the Google form. See you there!

Do you like to cook? Do you like to eat? Foods Club may be for YOU!!
Foods Club sign ups will begin very SOON. Meetings will be on Tuesdays beginning second quarter. Due to space limitations, we will run two groups – a GOLD and a RED. Announcements will follow for when sign-ups will begin. Not Yet – but Very Soon!!
This information will also be sent out in the Messenger. Happy Cooking!

Thursday, September 12, 2024

RMS Student Council will be hosting our first official Spirit Week to kick off homecoming week! This year’s theme is “Under the Sea.” Please join us all this week in showing your Bulldog Pride!
Thursday, September 12th: Tropical Thursday: wear your favorite beach attire; sunglasses, hats, Hawaiian shirt/shorts & favorite flip flops!
Friday, September 13th: College Sports Day- represent your favorite college team & cheer on your Bulldogs at tonight’s homecoming football game!

Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students: RMS Best Buddies will be hosting our first meeting after school Tuesday, September 17th in the cafeteria from 3-4pm. What is Best Buddies? This is your chance to help create an inclusive experience for your peers with developmental disabilities. Make new friends while helping others. There is no cost to attend but please sign up through the Google form. See you there!

WIRED starts today. Wired is the afterschool tutoring club that offers you a place to work, extra help and explanations, and delicious snacks!
WIRED is a drop in club which means there is no need to register or sign up. There is also no commitment – only come when you need it.
And, if transportation is a problem – don’t forget about the Amazing RMS Activity bus that leaves everyday at 4:45.

Wednesday, Setember 11, 2024

RMS Student Council will be hosting our first official Spirit Week to kick off homecoming week! This year’s theme is “Under the Sea.” Please join us all this week in showing your Bulldog Pride!
Wednesday, September 11th: Show your BULLDOG Homecoming Pride by wearing your favorite Bulldog Spirit wear! See you at the Homecoming Parade tonight at 5pm!
Thursday, September 12th: Tropical Thursday: wear your favorite beach attire; sunglasses, hats, Hawaiian shirt/shorts & favorite flip flops!
Friday, September 13th: College Sports Day- represent your favorite college team & cheer on your Bulldogs at tonight’s homecoming football game!

Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students: RMS Best Buddies will be hosting our first meeting after school Tuesday, September 17th in the cafeteria from 3-4pm. What is Best Buddies? This is your chance to help create an inclusive experience for your peers with developmental disabilities. Make new friends while helping others. There is no cost to attend but please sign up through the Google form. See you there!

Calling all Rotolo 6th, 7th, & 8th grade student leaders! RMS Student Council wants YOU! Looking for representatives to support and guide your grade level with your ideas, service, and leadership skills. You will be responsible for collaborating with your peers, the Batavia community, RMS teachers and administration. Our meetings take place twice a month on Wednesdays after school. Please check your email to find the applications and more details. Applications need to be received no later than Monday, September 16th. Our first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25th in the LRC from 3:05-3:50pm. Please contact Ms. Christopher or Mrs. Zimmerman for more details.

I’ve got another joke. Why did the book go to the doctor? Someone broke its spine! To hear more jokes and share books, join Breakfast Book Club. This is your chance to come together to talk about new reads, as well as make new friends.The first Breakfast Book Club meeting will be this Thursday at 7:20 am in Mrs. Brown’s room, room 227. 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students are welcome to attend!

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Do you like posting videos on TikTok? Are you always searching for the perfect lighting for selfies on Snapchat? Do you enjoy crafting the most beautiful layout for your Insta feed or stories? Then Yearbook Club might be a good fit for you! Our first informational Yearbook Meeting will be on Tuesday, September 10th from 3:05 – 4 PM in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room (number 29 in the exploratory hallway). Come join us for snacks, to see our 2025 Yearbook cover and to get excited about how we will be showcasing all the cool things that are going to happen this year!

RMS Student Council will be hosting our first official Spirit Week to kick off homecoming week! This year’s theme is “Under the Sea.” Please join us all this week in showing your Bulldog Pride!
Tuesday, September 10th: Comfy Clothes Day!
Wednesday, September 11th: Show your BULLDOG Homecoming Pride by wearing your favorite Bulldog Spirit wear! See you at the Homecoming Parade tonight at 5pm!

Thursday, September 12th: Tropical Thursday: wear your favorite beach attire; sunglasses, hats, Hawaiian shirt/shorts & favorite flip flops!
Friday, September 13th: College Sports Day- represent your favorite college team & cheer on your Bulldogs at tonight’s homecoming football game!

Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students: RMS Best Buddies will be hosting our first meeting after school Tuesday, September 17th in the cafeteria from 3-4pm. What is Best Buddies? This is your chance to help create an inclusive experience for your peers with developmental disabilities. Make new friends while helping others. There is no cost to attend but please sign up through the Google form. See you there!

I’ve got another joke. Why did the book go to the doctor? Someone broke its spine! To hear more jokes and share books, join Breakfast Book Club. This is your chance to come together to talk about new reads, as well as make new friends.The first Breakfast Book Club meeting will be this Thursday at 7:20 am in Mrs. Brown’s room, room 227. 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students are welcome to attend!

Monday, September 9, 2024

Attention all NJHS members: our first meeting will be on Monday, September 9th in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room (29 in the Exploratory hallway) from 3:05 – 4 PM. Come ready to get excited about the new year and all the fun activities we have planned!

Do you like posting videos on TikTok? Are you always searching for the perfect lighting for selfies on Snapchat? Do you enjoy crafting the most beautiful layout for your Insta feed or stories? Then Yearbook Club might be a good fit for you! Our first informational Yearbook Meeting will be on Tuesday, September 10th from 3:05 – 4 PM in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room (number 29 in the exploratory hallway). Come join us for snacks, to see our 2025 Yearbook cover and to get excited about how we will be showcasing all the cool things that are going to happen this year!

RMS Student Council will be hosting our first official Spirit Week to kick off homecoming week! This year’s theme is “Under the Sea.” Please join us all this week in showing your Bulldog Pride!

Monday, September 9th: Grade Level Color Day!
6th grade-PURPLE, 7th-YELLOW, 8th-GREEN, staff-BLUE
Tuesday, September 10th: Comfy Clothes Day!
Wednesday, September 11th: Show your BULLDOG Homecoming Pride by wearing your favorite Bulldog Spirit wear! See you at the Homecoming Parade tonight at 5pm!
Thursday, September 12th: Tropical Thursday: wear your favorite beach attire; sunglasses, hats, Hawaiian shirt/shorts & favorite flip flops!
Friday, September 13th: College Sports Day- represent your favorite college team & cheer on your Bulldogs at tonight’s homecoming football game!

Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students: RMS Best Buddies will be hosting our first meeting after school Tuesday, September 17th in the cafeteria from 3-4pm. What is Best Buddies? This is your chance to help create an inclusive experience for your peers with developmental disabilities. Make new friends while helping others. There is no cost to attend but please sign up through the Google form. See you there!

If you dont like getting up before school you can stop listening now. BUT if you do like Creative Writing and donuts Join us for an informational meeting Wednesday, September 11th at 7:10AM in room 239. It’s guaranteed fun!

WIRED is the Rotolo afterschool study club.
We meet in room 108 from 3 until 4:15 every Thursday. Stop in whenever you need a little extra support.

Calling all Rotolo 6th, 7th, & 8th grade student leaders! RMS Student Council wants YOU! Looking for representatives to support and guide your grade level with your ideas, service, and leadership skills. You will be responsible for collaborating with your peers, the Batavia community, RMS teachers and administration. Our meetings take place twice a month on Wednesdays after school. Please check your email to find the applications and more details. Applications need to be received no later than Monday, September 16th. Our first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25th in the LRC from 3:05-3:50pm. Please contact Ms. Christopher or Mrs. Zimmerman for more details.

Friday Sept 6th 2024

Bulldog Bible Club will be starting on Monday, September 9th at 7:20 AM in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room (29 in the Exploratory hallway). All students are welcome to join in for Bible study, prayer and donuts every Monday morning. See you there!

Attention all NJHS members: our first meeting will be on Monday, September 9th in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room (29 in the Exploratory hallway) from 3:05 – 4 PM. Come ready to get excited about the new year and all the fun activities we have planned!

Do you like posting videos on TikTok? Are you always searching for the perfect lighting for selfies on Snapchat? Do you enjoy crafting the most beautiful layout for your Insta feed or stories? Then Yearbook Club might be a good fit for you! Our first informational Yearbook Meeting will be on Tuesday, September 10th from 3:05 – 4 PM in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room (number 29 in the exploratory hallway). Come join us for snacks, to see our 2025 Yearbook cover and to get excited about how we will be showcasing all the cool things that are going to happen this year!

Cheer tryouts are coming soon! Be sure to check the hall for flyers with the code to join the google classroom! See Mr. White or Miss Holmes if you have any questions.

And now, time for a book joke: Why are books so afraid of their sequels? Because they always come after them! Where can you find book jokes, breakfast, and more? Well, of course at Breakfast Book Club. Our first meeting will be at 7:20 am in Mrs. Brown’s Room, room 227 in the 6th Grade Wing, next Thursday the 12th. Come to enjoy food, make new friends, and share books. Make sure to bring your chromebook and a writing utensil. All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students are welcome to attend!

RMS Student Council will be hosting our first official Spirit Week to kick off homecoming week! This year’s theme is “Under the Sea.” Please join us all next week in showing your Bulldog Pride! Monday, September 9th: Grade Level Color Day! 6th grade-PURPLE, 7th-YELLOW, 8th-GREEN, staff-BLUE Tuesday, September 10th: Comfy Clothes Day! Wednesday, September 11th: Show your BULLDOG Homecoming Pride by wearing your favorite Bulldog Spirit wear! See you at the Homecoming Parade tonight at 5pm! Thursday, September 12th: Tropical Thursday: wear your favorite beach attire; sunglasses, hats, Hawaiian shirt/shorts & favorite flip flops! Friday, September 13th: College Sports Day- represent your favorite college team & cheer on your Bulldogs at tonight’s homecoming football game!

Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students: RMS Best Buddies will be hosting our first meeting after school Tuesday, September 17th in the cafeteria from 3-4pm. What is Best Buddies? This is your chance to help create an inclusive experience for your peers with developmental disabilities. Make new friends while helping others. There is no cost to attend but please sign up through the Google form. See you there!

If you dont like getting up before school you can stop listening now. BUT if you do like Creative Writing and donuts Join us for an informational meeting Wednesday, September 11th at 7:10AM in room 239. It’s guaranteed fun!

If you are falling behind in your classes – And you need some help with homework – Or if your really only need a place to study – WIRED is for you. WIRED is the Rotolo afterschool study club. We meet in room 108 from 3 until 4:15 every Thursday. Stop in whenever you need a little extra support.

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Bulldog Bible Club will be starting on Monday, September 9th at 7:20 AM in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room (29 in the Exploratory hallway). All students are welcome to join in for Bible study, prayer and donuts every Monday morning. See you there!

Attention all NJHS members: our first meeting will be on Monday, September 9th in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room (29 in the Exploratory hallway) from 3:05 – 4 PM. Come ready to get excited about the new year and all the fun activities we have planned!

Do you like posting videos on TikTok? Are you always searching for the perfect lighting for selfies on Snapchat? Do you enjoy crafting the most beautiful layout for your Insta feed or stories? Then Yearbook Club might be a good fit for you! Our first informational Yearbook Meeting will be on Tuesday, September 10th from 3:05 – 4 PM in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room (number 29 in the exploratory hallway). Come join us for snacks, to see our 2025 YearboAttention all NJHS members: our first meeting will be on Monday, September 9th in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room (29 in the Exploratory hallway) from 3:05 – 4 PM. Come ready to get excited about the new year and all the fun activities we have planned! ok cover and to get excited about how we will be showcasing all the cool things that are going to happen this year!

Cheer tryouts are coming soon! Be sure to check the hall for flyers with the code to join the google classroom! See Mr. White or Miss Holmes if you have any questions.

And now, time for a book joke: Why are books so afraid of their sequels?
Because they always come after them! Where can you find book jokes, breakfast, and more? Well, of course at Breakfast Book Club. Our first meeting will be at 7:20 am in Mrs. Brown’s Room, room 227 in the 6th Grade Wing, next Thursday the 12th. Come to enjoy food, make new friends, and share books. Make sure to bring your chromebook and a writing utensil. All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students are welcome to attend!

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Interested in trying out for cheer? Be sure to join the Google Classroom to find out more information on upcoming open gyms and tryouts! Check the halls for the flyers with code to join! See Mr White or Miss Holmes for questions.

Bulldog Bible Club will be starting on Monday, September 9th at 7:20 AM in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room (number 29 in the Exploratory hallway). All students are welcome to join in for Bible study, prayer and donuts every Monday morning. See you there!

Attention all NJHS members: our first meeting will be on Monday, September 9th in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room (number 29 in the Exploratory hallway) from 3:05 – 4 PM. Come ready to get excited about the new year and all the fun activities we have planned!

Do you like posting videos on TikTok? Are you always searching for the perfect lighting for selfies on Snapchat? Do you enjoy crafting the most beautiful layout for your Insta feed or stories? Then Yearbook Club might be a good fit for you! Our first informational Yearbook Meeting will be on Tuesday, September 10th from 3:05 – 4 PM in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room (number 29 in the exploratory hallway). Come join us for snacks, to see our 2025 Yearbook cover and to get excited about how we will be showcasing all the cool things that are going to happen this year!

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Make sure to check lost and found in the cafeteria, it will be emptied by Friday.

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Track and Field athletes that ordered gear from Wakoh Wear please stop by room 233 to pick up your items.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Tomorrow is last day of Creative Writing Club in the morning! Cant wait to see you there!!

Friday, May 10, 2024

Support staff, nurses and related services, you are the MVPs. Thank you to all our staff for all that you do.

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Thanks Rotolo for another great Bike, Roll & Walk to School Day. We had a total of 104 participants. Way to go! Remember that winners will be notified by email – so check your email!! And remember each fall and spring RMS participates so if you missed out this round – join us in the fall!

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Special shout out to our 6th grade staff. You hit it out of the park! Remember to represent your favorite sports team tomorrow.

Equality Club has its last meeting for the year, today after school in the LRC. Bring 6 dollars for a club t-shirt.

Attention Breakfast Book Club Memebers! We will be meeting this Thursday at 7:20 in Ms. Kanaris’ Room. See you then!

Tomorrow is the day!! What day, you ask?? Bike, Walk & Roll to school day. Take the time to do something good for you and good for the environment!!
Raffle tickets will be available outside the cafeteria tomorrow morning. Just show your sticker to get an entry form. And Good Luck!!

Monday, May 6, 2024

Equality Club has its last meeting of the year tomorrow after school in the LRC. Equality Club members, please remember bring your 6 dollars for an official club t-shirt.

This WEDNESDAY is Bike, Walk & Roll to school day!! The weather looks GREAT and hopefully you are ready to roll – literally!! We have 15 Amazon gift cards to give away to some lucky participants and 6 students will win a brand new bike helmet sponsored by Kane County Fit For Kids. Let’s roll Rotolo!!

Anime Club members will be meeting Wednesday, May 8th at 3pm in the LRC. This is the last meeting for the year.

Today is the start of Staff Appreciation Week. Thanks to our exploratory teachers! You make a great team! Remember to wear your hats, visors or sunglasses tomorrow!

The track team had a great meet on Friday! A lot of awesome perfomances including a new school record for the girls 4×800 relay! They ran 10:57 to break the record by 1 second! The team was Reese K, Halas W, Halle H and Sara W.

Go Bulldogs!

Friday, May 3, 2024

Next week is staff appreciation week.  To celebrate we are having an athletics spirit week.  The dress up days are: Monday: Wear work out clothes. Tuesday: Take me out to the ballgame- wear hats, visors or sunglasses. Wednesday: Represent your favorite sports team. Thursday- Olympic colors day: 6th grade wear red, 7th wear green, 8th wear yellow, teachers wear blue, office staff wear black. And Friday, rock out your RMS gear.

Thursday, May 2, 2024

All around the World, the Netherlands is known as “the land of bicycles” – and for good reason. There are around 23 million bicycles (including about 2.4 million e-bikes) in the Netherlands – that’s more bicycles than people in that country!! Good news – You only need one bike to join us next week for Bike, Walk & Roll to school!! And if you don’t have a bike – you have feet!! That’s right – walking counts!! You can also roller blade or hop on your scooter…So join us next week on Wednesday, May 8th and be entered into the raffle to win some awesome prizes!!

Monday, April 29, 2024

There will be an NJHS meeting on Monday, April 29th from 3:05 – 4 PM in the MPR. See you there!

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students: RMS – Best Buddies will be painting kindness rocks on Thursday, April 25th after school in the cafeteria from 3-4pm. This is your chance to encourage an inclusive experience for your peers with developmental disabilities. There is no cost to attend but please sign up through the Google form. Hope to see you there!

Don’t forget to sign up for the color run by Friday, April 26th for a great t-shirt! To sign up you can Google RMS Color Fun Run. If you sign up by Friday you will get a bag with a tee-shirt and other goodies. Raffle tickets will also be at the run so bring extra money. The money will go to Batavia United Way to help our community.

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students: RMS – Best Buddies will be painting kindness rocks on Thursday, April 25th after school in the cafeteria from 3-4pm. This is your chance to encourage an inclusive experience for your peers with developmental disabilities. There is no cost to attend but please sign up through the Google form. Hope to see you there!

Equality Club is meeting today after school in the LRC.

Games class is cancled today.

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students: RMS – Best Buddies will be painting kindness rocks on Thursday, April 25th after school in the cafeteria from 3-4pm. This is your chance to encourage an inclusive experience for your peers with developmental disabilities. There is no cost to attend but please sign up through the Google form. Hope to see you there!

Anime Club is after school in the LRC from 3- 4:30pm

If your art was part of the limestone art showing please come to the art rooms to pick up your art.

Attention all 8th grade quarter 3 and 4 art students. Please check your email for important information about the field trip.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Interested in Trying out for the High School Dance Team? Come to open gyms Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-7:30 at the BHS Main Gym. Tryouts are Saturday April 20th. Email Coach Marks (ryanne.marks@bps101.net) or see their instagram @bataviadanceteam

Teachers and students, due to IAR testing, the LRC is closed until 10:30.

Don’t forget to sign up for the RMS Color Fun Run 5K that takes place on Saturday, May 11th at 9 AM. If you sign up by April 26th, you’ll be guaranteed your t-shirt.

Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students: RMS – Best Buddies will be painting kindness rocks on Thursday, April 25th after school in the cafeteria from 3-4pm. This is your chance to encourage an inclusive experience for your peers with developmental disabilities. There is no cost to attend but please sign up through the Google form. Hope to see you there!

If your art was part of the limestone art showing please come to the art rooms to pick up your art.

Tuesday, April 16 2024

Teachers and students, due to IAR testing, the LRC is closed until 10:30.

Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students: RMS – Best Buddies will be painting kindness rocks on Thursday, April 25th after school in the cafeteria from 3-4pm. This is your chance to encourage an inclusive experience for your peers with developmental disabilities. There is no cost to attend but please sign up through the Google form. Hope to see you there!

Monday, April 15, 2024

Interested in Trying out for the High School Dance Team? Come to open gyms Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-7:30 at the BHS Main Gym. Tryouts are Saturday April 20th. Email Coach Marks (ryanne.marks@bps101.net) or see their instagram @bataviadanceteam

Teachers and students, due to IAR testing, the LRC is closed until 10:30.

Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students: RMS – Best Buddies will be painting kindness rocks on Thursday, April 25th after school in the cafeteria from 3-4pm. This is your chance to encourage an inclusive experience for your peers with developmental disabilities. There is no cost to attend but please sign up through the Google form. Hope to see you there!

Everyone did an awesome job during the Math IAR testing last week. This Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, students will be taking the Reading IAR. Be sure to bring plug in headphones and a charged Chromebook.

We know you will do an amazing job!

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Come to the RMS Color Fun Run! NJHS is hosting a 5k on May 11th at 9:00 and hope to see lots of runners there! We are raising money for Batavia United Way. If you want to come, sign up at bit.ly/RMSColorFunRun by April 26th to get fun prizes and a t-shirt! If you want more prizes, you can enter the raffle! We hope you can run!

Teachers and students, due to IAR testing, the LRC is closed until 10:30.

Sunday night is the start of Bulldog U “Sunday Night Football” for 6th through 8th grade boys. The 7 on 7 is held at Batavia High School stadium. Sign up through Batavia Youth Athletics – Hope to see you Sunday night at 5pm!

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Attention Breakfast Book Club Members: Our next meeting is this Thursday at 7:20 in Ms. Kanaris’ room. Please bring a recent book you have read, and $5.20 for our next novel, checks or cash. Checks can be made payable to RMS.

Sign up by Friday, April 26th to guarantee a bag with lots of fun goodies for the Color Fun Run,to help raise money for Batavia United Way.
sign up for the RMS Color Fun Run by Monday, April 26th to guarantee your t-shirt size! The 5k is May 11th at 9 a.m. at RMS. Sign up by Googling RMS Color Fun Run. Hope to see you there!  Make sure to bring some money for the raffle. I’ve heard there are some great prizes this year!

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Attention Breakfast Book Club Members: Our next meeting is this Thursday at 7:20 in Ms. Kanaris’ room. Please bring a recent book you have read, and $5.20 for our next novel, checks or cash. Checks can be made payable to RMS.

Just a reminder Tennis Club starts today. We will meet at Big Woods Park – make sure if you are attending that you have a signed permission slip. Looking forward to seeing you there.
Mrs. Stoneberg

Equality Club is meeting today after school in the LRC.

NJHS is hosting a Color Fun Run 5k to raise money for Batavia United Way on Saturday, May 11th at 9:00 a.m. Sign up by Friday, April 26th to get a bag with a lot of fun goodies! You can sign up at bit.ly/RMSColorFunRun. The website will give additional information if you have any questions, and make sure to bring money for raffle tickets!

Monday, April 8, 2024

There is an NJHS meeting on Monday, April 8th from 3-4 PM in room 29, see you all there to work on our Color Fun Run!

Interested in Trying out for the High School Dance Team? Come to open gyms Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-7:30 at the BHS Main Gym. Tryouts are Saturday April 20th. Email Coach Marks (ryanne.marks@bps101.net) or see their instagram @bataviadanceteam

Starting tomorrow, RMS students will be taking the Illinois Assessment for Readiness (IAR) test. This week we will take 3 Math tests and next week we will take 3 ELA tests.

We know you are going to do great on the IAR! Go Bulldogs!

1. Get plenty of rest.
2. Eat a healthy breakfast.
3. Relax and take a breath.
4. Be prepared with materials- earbuds, charged Chromebook and books to read.
5. Pace yourself and know how many questions to answers. Listen to how much time you have and take you time.
6. Read all answers and select the best one. Use the tools provided. For example, Math References sheet, online calculator.
7. When you finish, check for any questions that still need to be answered and be sure to submit when you are sure you are done.

Friday, April 5, 2024

Are you interested in joining cheerleading at BHS? If so, any 8th grade students should pick up a tryout packet in the main office or students services! Tryout clinics start next week and are from 5-7 on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Tryouts are on Thursday, April 11th. If you need a different tryout date, we will offer a make up date on Friday, April 12th. All the information you need can be found in the packet but you can mail nikki.behrens@bps101.net or DM us on Instagram @ BataviaCheerTeam if you still have questions.

Bulldog Bible Club will meet on Monday, April 8th at 7:30 in room 29. Come join us for conversation about the Bible, prayer and donuts, see you there!

There is an NJHS meeting on Monday, April 8th from 3-4 PM in room 29, see you all there to work on our Color Fun Run!

Interested in Trying out for the High School Dance Team? Come to open gyms Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-7:30 at the BHS Main Gym. Tryouts are Saturday April 20th. Email Coach Marks (ryanne.marks@bps101.net) or see their instagram @bataviadanceteam

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Are you interested in joining cheerleading at BHS? If so, any 8th grade students should pick up a tryout packet in the main office or students services! Tryout clinics start next week and are from 5-7 on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Tryouts are on Thursday, April 11th. If you need a different tryout date, we will offer a make up date on Friday, April 12th. All the information you need can be found in the packet but you can mail nikki.behrens@bps101.net or DM us on Instagram @ BataviaCheerTeam if you still have questions.

Bulldog Bible Club will meet on Monday, April 8th at 7:30 in room 29. Come join us for conversation about the Bible, prayer and donuts, see you there!

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Are you interested in joining cheerleading at BHS? If so, any 8th grade students should pick up a tryout packet in the main office or students services! Tryout clinics start next week and are from 5-7 on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Tryouts are on Thursday, April 11th. If you need a different tryout date, we will offer a make up date on Friday, April 12th. All the information you need can be found in the packet but you can mail nikki.behrens@bps101.net or DM us on Instagram @ BataviaCheerTeam if you still have questions.

Friday, March 22, 2024

Good Morning Bulldogs!!! The Appreciation Stations are open in the Main Office and Student Services. This will be your opportunity thank our RMS staff for all the incredible things they do for you every day. Both Stations will close today at 3:00.
Your challenge today is to: Tell someone something that you admire about them.
“Be the one who makes others feel included”
Thank you for your incredible participation in the Kindness/Respect Campaign! We have collected 100s of cards and bookmarks during the month and great participation from many of the advisory classes. Please remember RMS is a place where we all belong. Be Inclusive, be respectful and be kind. Have a fun, safe and relaxing spring break Bulldogs! We’ll look forward to seeing you all again in April!!

Raymond Kernler did 100 laps during the 20 meter pacer test. His PE class was so proud of him as they cheered him to his victory goal! Way to go Ray!

Now for the moment you’ve all been waiting for……
The winners of the wearing white Spirit day are….
In 3rd place – Ms. Moore’s Advisory class
In 2nd place – with 70% participation is Ms. Hubble’s Advisory class
In 1st place, with 87% participation is Ms. Breon’s Advisory class!!! Congratulations on your win. Your prize will be in Ms. Breon’s mailbox.

The winners of the over all Spirit Day participation are as follows:
For 6th Grade, Ms. Moore’s Advisory class
For 7th grade, Ms. Selix’s Advisory Class
For 8th Grade, Ms. Breon’s Advisory Class
I will be working with your teachers to coordinate a celebration for you!!! Thank you for your participation and celebration of the amazing differences we have in our Rotolo Community. You are all unique and special and we are thankful to have each and everyone of you here!

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Good Morning Bulldogs!!! The Appreciation Stations are open in the Main Office and Student Services. This will be your opportunity thank our RMS staff for all the incredible things they do for you every day. There will also be thank you cards with some of the designs from our contest for you to fill out as well. Both Stations will close at 3:00 on Friday, March 22nd.

Advisory teachers: please count the number of students in your class wearing White (More than just their shoes or a little part of their shirt.) and document it in the form you received. An accurate count is important.
Today we celebrate Visual Impairments and Blindness Awareness: Did you know….Across the world, 285 million people are visually impaired and 39 million of those people are legally blind. In the US, over 1 million adults aged 40 and over are currently blind and 2.4 million are visually impaired. Vision problems affect one in four 6 to 17 year olds. Up to 80% of all blindness in adults is preventable or treatable.
Your challenge today is to: Compliment someone on who they are, not what they have.
“Whenever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness.”

Raymond Kernler did 100 laps during the 20 meter pacer test. His PE class was so proud of him as they cheered him to his victory goal! Way to go Ray!

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Good Morning Bulldogs!!! The Appreciation Stations are open in the Main Office and Student Services. This will be your opportunity thank our RMS staff for all the incredible things they do for you every day. There will also be thank you cards with some of the designs from our contest for you to fill out as well. Both Stations will close at 3:00 on Friday, March 22nd.
Our 4th and final Spirit Day will be Thursday, March 21st and we will be celebrating Vision Impairments and Blindness Awareness by wearing WHITE.
Your challenge today is to: Write a note of encouragement to someone else.
Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return but because of who you are.

Have a wonderful day Rotolo!

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Good Morning Bulldogs!!! The Appreciation Stations are open in the Main Office and Student Services. This will be your opportunity to thank our RMS staff for all the incredible things they do for you every day. There will also be thank you cards with some of the designs from our contest for you to fill out as well. Both Stations will close at 3:00 on Friday, March 22nd.
Advisory teachers: please count the number of students in your class wearing Rainbow and/or tie-dye and document it in the form you received. An accurate count is important.
Today we celebrate Autism Awareness: Did you know….Children with Autism, like all children, are different in their behaviors and abilities. No two children with autism will have the exact same symptoms. A symptom may be easy to see in one child and hard to see in another.
Your challenge today is to: Smile at people when you make eye contact.
Be the rainbow in someone else’s cloud

Creative Writing Club TOMORROW …Be there or be square. Wednesday 7:15 am in room 239! See you there my friends.

Attention members of games club! Today’s meeting has been cancelled. Please go home at your regular time. .

Spring is coming and so is the tennis club. Join us Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting April 9th through May 15th at Big Woods from 3:30-4:30pm. You can pick up information and permission slips in student services or room 231, Mrs. Stoneberg’s room.

Attention Anime Club members, we will meet in the LRC this Thursday at 3:00. We will begin to design our club t-shirts. Also, if you wish to join the club, there are permission slips in student services.

Monday March 18, 2024

Gooooooood morning Bulldogs!!!! The Appreciation Stations opens TODAY, in the Main Office and Student Services. This will be your opportunity thank our RMS staff for all the incredible things they do for you every day. Please take this opportunity to thank your teachers, paraprofessionals, office staff, custodial staff, cafeteria staff, administration. There are over 100 adults in this building that are needed to make this place run. Please make sure you identify the person you would like to thank and drop your note or card in either of the boxes. Feel free to make or bring your own cards from home, but there will also be cards with some of the designs from our contest for you to fill out as well. Thank you, RMS, for just being you!!!

Tuesday will be our 3rd spirit day! Please wear rainbow or tie-dye in support of Autism Awareness

Your challenge today is to: Say hello to someone you don’t normally talk to.
“Kindness is free. Sprinkle it everywhere.”

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Interested in High School Dance Team? Come to their clinic on Wednesday March 13th from 3:30-5:30 in the East Gym. All grades are welcome to attend! Wear athletic attire, bring jazz shoes and gym shoes. 

Good Morning Bulldogs!!! Don’t forget to pick up papers for your bookmark in Student Services. Our focus will be kindness, respect and inclusion. All submissions are due to Student Services by 3:00 in the morning on Friday, March 15th. Winners will be announced & rewarded Tuesday, March 20th.
Advisory teachers: please count the number of students in your class wearing blue AND yellow and document it in the form you received. An accurate count is important.
Today we celebrate Down Syndrome: Did you know…Down syndrome remains the most common chromosomal condition diagnosed in the United States. Each year, about 6,000 babies born in the United States have Down syndrome. This means that Down syndrome occurs in about 1 in every 700 babies. “21st Chromosome-A blessing in disguise.”
If your class participation wasn’t what you wanted, don’t worry, Thursday we will be having our second spirit day contest in support of Epilepsy Awareness. Wear purple to show your support! The advisory class with the most participants will have a prize coming!
**Your challenge today is to: tell someone a joke and make them laugh! You do best when you feel your best. So remember to take care of yourself! Have a wonderful day Rotolo!**

Congratulations to all wrestlers who just ended their club season. We are proud of you and all that you accomplished this year!

The results are in for the Thank You Card contest and the following winners will be receiving a $5 Amazon gift cards!
1st Place goes to 8th grader Charlotte Burns!!!
2nd Place goes to 8t grader Leah Konrad
3rd Place goes to 8th grader Sydney Stepina

For other rewards I have to following winners:
The top 7th grade submission goes to Christian Vazquez
The top 6th grade submission goes to Alice Mamminga
the top Staff submission goes to Ms. Hubble
Honorable Mention goes to:
The following 8th graders: Sophia Ellis, Amber Gabris, Ally Popp, Kelsey O’Hallen, Emma Sudler, Vivian Jousma, Tori Daugherty, Rayne Novack, Lily Sleeth, Aiden Delgado, Fiona Naylor, Nolan Bryant
7th grader: Dominic Inglese
6th graders: Ershleen Thakeer, Isabella Fragoso, Sally Skrivan, Elliott Slaiher, Titus Miller
Check out the Student Services windows to see the winning designs. Thank you all for your participation! We had almost 300 participants! Way to go RMS!!!!!

Equality Club meets today after school in the LRC.

Monday, March 11, 2024

Good Morning Bulldogs!!! Don’t forget to pick up papers for your bookmark in Student Services. Our focus will be kindness, respect and inclusion. All submissions are due to Student Services by 3:00 in the morning on Friday, March 15th. Winners will be announced & rewarded Tuesday, March 20th.

Advisory teachers: please count the number of students in your class wearing purple and document it in the form you received. An accurate count is important.

Today we celebrate Epilepsy Awareness: Did you know…Epilepsy is a chronic nontransferable disease of the brain that results in that person having some form of a seizure. People of all ages, races and ethnic backgrounds can be affected by epilepsy. Around 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally.
**Your challenge today is to: Give a smile to everyone who makes eye contact with you.
Be the reason someone smiles today. Have a wonderful day Rotolo!**

All 7th & 8th Grade boys participating in track should meet in the East gym after school.

Friday, March 8, 2024

Bulldog Bible Club will meet this Monday at 7:30 AM in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room. Anyone is welcome to discuss the Bible, pray and eat donuts. 

Don’t forget Builders Club is having a thank you card design contest. Papers are available in Student Services to make a design for a thank you card. All card submissions are due to Student Services by 3:00 TODAY. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, March 12th and prized awarded. You may submit as many cards as you’d like. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, March 12th and prized awarded. You may submit as many cards as you’d like.

Next Tuesday we will be having our first spirit day contest in support of Down Syndrome Awareness. Wear blue and yellow to show your support! The advisory class with the most participants will have a prize coming!
**Your challenge today is to: Help someone else without being asked.
The only way to have a friend is to be one. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Have a wonderful day and an AMAZING weekend Bulldogs!!**

Thank you to all who submitted artwork and poetry to our first annual yearbook art and poetry contests! The judges really enjoyed all of the submissions and the winning decisions were not easy!
We have our winners to announce, drumroll please…
For the art contest, the first place winner is… 6th grader Alexander White! The second place winner is 7th grader Zoe Farrar and the third place winner is 8th grader Lee Liska!
For the poetry contest, the first place winner is 8th grader Agsan Kadhum, the second place winner is 6th grader Emma Booth, and the third place winner is 7th grader Evie Merriman.
We also had an amazing piece of artwork by 6th graders Karyna Suschak and Viktoriia Sinkina that will be featured as our 2025 Yearbook Cover.
Congratulations to our six winners and our two yearbook cover designers, please check your email for details on how to claim your Amazon gift cards.

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Attention all 7th & 8th Grade students interested in track. We are starting our track season next week. The first practice for boys is on Monday, March 11th, and the first practice for girls is on Tuesday, March 12th. If you have any questions about track please see Coach Thomas in room 233, or Coach Ideran in room 232.

Bulldog Bible Club will meet this Monday at 7:30 AM in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room. Anyone is welcome to discuss the Bible, pray and eat donuts. 

Don’t forget Builders Club is having a thank you card design contest. Papers are available in Student Services to make a design for a thank you card. All card submissions are due to Student Services by 3:00 on Friday, March 8th. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, March 12th and prized awarded. You may submit as many cards as you’d like.
*Your challenge today is to: Thank someone at home for all they do for you*
*Kindness is free to give, but priceless to receive.

Congratulations and Good Luck to the Following (Rotolo Middle school students on qualifing for the IKWF State Wrestling Tournament this weekend in Rockford.
Congratulations and Good Luck to the Following (Rotolo Middle school students on qualifing for the IKWF State Wrestling Tournament this weekend in Rockford.

Boys:
Ricky Alfaro
Blake VandeLoo
JP Lindstrom
Josiah Johnson
Joey Calvillo
Gage Enos
Kai Enos
Jackson Wells
Austen Soloff
Girls:
Ezlynn McKnight
Rhyan Marcellis
Sophie Wojtkiewicz
Audrey Sheldon
Devyn Korn
Harper Guthke

Anime Club will end today at 4PM.

Tennis Club is Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting April 9th through May 15th at Big Woods 3:30-4:30 pm. You can pick up information and permission slips in student services or room #231

Congratulations to both 7th girls basketball teams for winning the conference championships! Great job Bulldogs!

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Attention all 7th & 8th Grade students interested in track. We are starting our track season next week. The first practice for boys is on Monday, March 11th, and the first practice for girls is on Tuesday, March 12th. If you have any questions about track please see Coach Thomas in room 233, or Coach Ideran in room 232.

Don’t forget Builders Club is having a thank you card design contest. Papers are available in Student Services to make a design for a thank you card. All card submissions are due to Student Services by 3:00 on Friday, March 8th. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, March 12th and prized awarded. You may submit as many cards as you’d like.
Your challenge today is to: Hold the door open for someone.
Kindness is a gift everyone can afford to give

Attention Breakfast Book Club Members: Our next meeting will be this Thursday in Ms. Kanaris’ room at 7:15 am. No need to bring money this time. 

Interested in High School Dance Team? Come to their clinic on Wednesday March 13th from 3:30-5:30 in the East Gym. All grades are welcome to attend! Wear athletic attire, bring jazz shoes and gym shoes.

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Attention all 7th & 8th Grade students interested in track. We are starting our track season next week. The first practice for boys is on Monday, March 11th, and the first practice for girls is on Tuesday, March 12th. If you have any questions about track please see Coach Thomas in room 233, or Coach Ideran in room 232.

Attention Breakfast Book Club Members: Our next meeting will be this Thursday in Ms. Kanaris’ room at 7:15 am. No need to bring money this time. See you then!

Attention yearbook club members: our last meeting is today from 3-4 in Mrs DeLaCruz’s room. See you there to finish some pages, eat pizza and celebrate our yearbook for this year!

Don’t forget Builders Club is having a thank you card design contest. Papers are available in Student Services to make a design for a thank you card. All card submissions are due to Student Services by 3:00 TODAY. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, March 12th and prized awarded. You may submit as many cards as you’d like. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, March 12th and prized awarded. You may submit as many cards as you’d like.

Next Tuesday we will be having our first spirit day contest in support of Down Syndrome Awareness. Wear blue and yellow to show your support! The advisory class with the most participants will have a prize coming!
Your challenge today is to: Help someone else without being asked.
The only way to have a friend is to be one. -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Monday, March 4, 2024

Attention all 7th & 8th Grade students interested in track. We are starting our track season next week. The first practice for boys is on Monday, March 11th, and the first practice for girls is on Tuesday, March 12th. If you have any questions about track please see Coach Thomas in room 233, or Coach Ideran in room 232.

Happy National School Social Work Week! U.S. School Social Work Week is marked every first full week of March to celebrate school social workers across the nation and appreciate their work in helping students achieve academic success. Thank you Mrs. Christiansen, Mrs. Carney, and Ms. Tellis for everything you do!

Bulldog Bounce, from 3:15-5:15 to play games for prizes, and listen to the amazing DJ Dre drop some beats! There will also be a photo booth, a movie, sports, koconut shave ice, popcorn, cotton candy and more delicious snacks! Tickets are only $10 per person, but make sure to bring extra money if you’re interested in playing games for prizes or buying treats! Ticket presales will begin on March 6th, and will end on the 8th! Remember, you have to preorder tickets because we will not be selling them at the door! If you want to be entered in a raffle for a FREE ticket, follow RMS Student Council on Instagram! #RotoloStuCo

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Equality club is meeting today after school in the LRC. Anyone can attend. 

The Engineering and Computer Club this week is cancelled. 

Today during lunch, Batavia High School Coaches will be providing information on Spring strength training opportunities for all sports and Spring football. Don’t miss out on this chance to get stronger and learn about upcoming football activities. See you there! 🏈

Foods Club Gold reminder: We will be meeting tonight from 3:05 to 4:30 in the foods room. 

Monday, February 26, 2024

NJHS will meet on Monday, February 26th from 3-4 PM in the multi purpose room. 

Artists and poets! The RMS Yearbook is still looking for submissions to our Art and Poetry Contests. The top 3 winners in each will win Amazon gift cards. Check with your advisory teacher for details about the contest, all entries are due this Thursday, February 29th at 3:15 PM to Mrs. DeLaCruz.

Equality club is meeting tomorrow after school in the LRC. Equality club is a safe space for LGTBQ+ students and their Allies. Anyone can join us tomorrow after school in the LRC.

Have you seen the Percy Jackson series on Netflix? Come to the LRC to check out the books and graphic novels as well as other science fiction and fantasy titles. There is a raffle for a Limited Edition copy of The Lightening Thief as well as a Percy Jackson poster. Be sure to stop by the LRC and enter to win!

The Engineering and Computer Club this week is cancelled. Again, the Engineering and Computer Club is cancelled this week.

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Bulldog Bible Club will meet this Monday, from 7:30 – 7:45 in room 29, see you there for prayer, discussion and donuts!

Attention all artists and writers: don’t forget to enter your art or poetry contest submissions to Mrs. DeLaCruz (Thornton) by February 29th. You could even enter your art piece into the caffeinated colors and the yearbook art contest for a chance to be featured both at Limestone and in our 2024 yearbook. Check with your advisory teacher for all the details and what needs to be included with your submission.

Attention Bowlers! We have bowling club this Friday. Make sure to have your money, and meet in Mrs. Oswald’s room after school.

There’s one week left for the yearbook art and poetry contest! Don’t forget to turn in your submissions to Mrs. DeLaCruz in room 29 by 3:15 next Thursday! Check with your advisory teacher for all the requirements and the judges are excited to see your finished products!

Anime Club from 3-4:30 in the LRC! See you there!!

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Attention Bowlers! We have bowling club this Friday. Make sure to have your money, and meet in Mrs. Oswald’s room after school.

Anime Club is tomorrow in the LRC from 3-4:30. Please turn in your permission slips to Mr. Rios by the end of the meeint tomorrow. There are extra slips in student services. Tomorrows activity will be creating your own bandanas!! See you tomorrow!!

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

There is a yearbook meeting on Tuesday, February 20th from 3-4 PM in Mrs. DeLaCruz’s room.

STEM club will meet after school in Ms. Crawley’s room today at 3pm. Again STEM club will meet in room 110 today at 3. 

Anime Club is this thurdsday in the LRC from 3-4:30. Cant wait to see you there!!

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

*Join in with RMS Student Council and spread some love during our February/Valentine’s Spirit Week!*

Thurs. 2/15: Twin Day! Dress Alike with your friend!
Fri. 2/16: Student Teacher Swap Day! Students, dress like your teachers, and vice versa.

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Best Buddies is looking for board members for the 2024-2025 school year. Would you like to create an inclusive experience for peers with developmental disabilities, plan events, coordinate fundraising activities and just have fun? Come join us Tuesday, February 13th for more information about the club and a Valentine’s gathering from 3:00 – 4:00 pm in the cafeteria. Everyone is welcome, please sign up through the google form. 

*Join in with RMS Student Council and spread some love during our February/Valentine’s Spirit Week!*
Wed. 2/14: Valentine’s Color Day! Wear white, red, pink, or anything with hearts
Thurs. 2/15: Twin Day! Dress Alike with your friend!
Fri. 2/16: Student Teacher Swap Day! Students, dress like your teachers, and vice versa.

Monday, February 12, 2024

Best Buddies is looking for board members for the 2024-2025 school year. Would you like to create an inclusive experience for peers with developmental disabilities, plan events, coordinate fundraising activities and just have fun? Come join us Tuesday, February 13th for more information about the club and a Valentine’s gathering from 3:00 – 4:00 pm in the cafeteria. Everyone is welcome, please sign up through the google form. 

*Join in with RMS Student Council and spread some love during our February/Valentine’s Spirit Week!*
Tues. 2/13: Sports Day! Show your love for your favorite sports teams!
Wed. 2/14: Valentine’s Color Day! Wear white, red, pink, or anything with hearts
Thurs. 2/15: Twin Day! Dress Alike with your friend!
Fri. 2/16: Student Teacher Swap Day! Students, dress like your teachers, and vice versa.

NJHS will meet on Monday, February 12th from 3-4 in the MPR.

Equality Club is meeting tomorrow after school in the LRC. Equality Club provides a safe and non judgmental space for LGTBQ+ youth and their Allies.

Friday, February 9, 2024

 **Join in with RMS Student Council and spread some love during our February/Valentine’s Spirit Week!
Mon. 2/12:Comfy cozy day! Wear your favorite comfy clothes to school!
Tues. 2/13: Sports Day! Show your love for your favorite sports teams!
Wed. 2/14: Valentine’s Color Day! Wear white, red, pink, or anything with hearts
Thurs. 2/15: Twin Day! Dress Alike with your friend!
Fri. 2/16: Student Teacher Swap Day! Students, dress like your teachers, and vice versa.

NJHS will meet on Monday, February 12th from 3-4 in the MPR. See you all there!

Attention all artists! Its that time of year again, Caffeinated Colors is back!! This is an art show we have downtown at Limestone Coffee and Tea. Submissions are due February 27th. Submission forms will be in Student Services, Mrs Meyer’s or Mrs McKnight’s room.

Thursday, February 8, 2024

Best Buddies is looking for board members for the 2024-2025 school year. Would you like to create an inclusive experience for peers with developmental disabilities, plan events, coordinate fundraising activities and just have fun? Come join us Tuesday, February 13th for more information about the club and a Valentine’s gathering from 3:00 – 4:00 pm in the cafeteria. Everyone is welcome, please sign up through the google form. 

Art club will be returning next week!! I repeat art club will be returning next week! 

Attention all artists! Its that time of year again, Caffeinated Colors is back!! This is an art show we have downtown at Limestone Coffee and Tea. Submissions are due February 27th. Submission forms will be in Student Services, Mrs Meyer’s or Mrs McKnight’s room.

Hey, have you noticed the jar of blue jolly ranchers in the LRC? If not, make sure to visit the Percy Jackson display and take part in the contest to win a Percy Jackson funko pop as well as the jar of jolly ranchers. And of course, don’t forget to check out some great reads by Rick Riordan.

Anime Club is today in the LRC until 4:30! Come check it out!

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Best Buddies is looking for board members for the 2024-2025 school year. Would you like to create an inclusive experience for peers with developmental disabilities, plan events, coordinate fundraising activities and just have fun? Come join us Tuesday, February 13th for more information about the club and a Valentine’s gathering from 3:00 – 4:00 pm in the cafeteria. Everyone is welcome, please sign up through the google form. 

Art club will be returning next week!! I repeat art club will be returning next week!

Attention Breakfast Book Club members, tomorrow is our next meeting at 7:15 am in Ms. K’s room. Please bring $6.69 for our next book. Checks can be made payable to RMS. An email was sent out yesterday about our new novel. See you tomorrow!

Anime club will meet tomorrow on thursday Feb. 8th from 3-4:30! The club will be in the LRC. There will be snacks and pop served! Bring your friends!

Tuesday, February, 6, 2024

Best Buddies is looking for board members for the 2024-2025 school year. Would you like to create an inclusive experience for peers with developmental disabilities, plan events, coordinate fundraising activities and just have fun? Come join us Tuesday, February 13th for more information about the club and a Valentine’s gathering from 3:00 – 4:00 pm in the cafeteria. Everyone is welcome, please sign up through the google form. See you there!

Happy Black History RMS!!! Since the first Negro History Week in 1926, other countries have joined the United States in celebrating Black people and their contribution to history and culture, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Do you want to make a difference in the world? Do you want to be that change in the world? If yes, come join the EQUITY and Justice Club. The EQUITY and Justice club will meet TODAY after school from 3:00-3:45 pm. The purpose of the club is to educate our student population on equity and justice issues, promote a cultural awareness and create unity within our school. Any questions, please email Mrs. Majersky. See you TODAY in room 205 at 3:05.

Attention all STEM club members. We will meet today at 3pm in Ms. Crawley’s room. Again, STEM club members – we will meet today in room 110 Ms. Crawley’s room. Hope to see you there!

Just a reminder that Foods Club Gold will NOT meet tonight after school. Hope to see you next week!!

Attention Students attending the ski trip!!! Please be sure your parents are checking their emails for important information for the trip. If renting, there is additional paperwork to complete on line! Please be sure you ask them if they completed this!

Yearbook Club will meet today after school from 3-4 in room 29, see you all there!

Do you want to make a difference in the world? Do you want to be that change in the world? If yes, come join the EQUITY and Justice Club. The Equity and Justice club wil meet TODAY after school from 3:00-3:45. The purpose of the club is to educate our student population on equity and justice issues, promote a cultural awareness and create unity within our school. Any questions, please email Mrs. Majersky. See youToday after school in room 205

Friday, February 2, 2024

Happy Black History Month Rotolo! Today we will honor the 1st Black Recording Artist in the US. in 1890 George Washington Johnson recorded “the Laughing Song”. George was born a slave in Virginia, where he was discovered as a street performer and was known for his naturalistic singing style that contrasted with the formal style of the other recording artists of the era. In 2014, the Library of Congress added his recording of “The Laughing Song” to the National Recording Registry. Play song snippet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kXxqJ7pY6g

Bulldog Bible Club will meet in Room 29 on Monday, February 5th from 7:30 – 7:50, everyone is welcome for Bible discussion, prayer and donuts!

Attention students attending the Ski Trip. Please remember to turn in your money today to the office or to Mrs. Oswald or Ms. Crawley. More information should be in your parent email by Monday!

Do you want to make a difference in the world? Do you want to be that change in the world? If yes, come join the Equity and Justice Club. The Equity and Justice club wil meet next Tuesday after school from 3:00-3:45 pm next week. The purpose of the club is to educate our student population on equity and justice issues, promote a cultural awareness and create unity within our school. Any questions, please email Mrs. Majersky. See you next Tuesday in room 205 at 3:05.

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Attention all RMS students! Anime Club will now meet on Thusday February 8th from 3-4:30 pm. The club will meet in the LRC, there will be snack and pop served! Bring friends! Hope to see you all there!

Wednesday, January 21, 2024

Do you like anime? Do you like watching or talking about anime? Then come out to ANIME CLUB next wednesday, February 7th from 3pm- 4:30 pm in the LRC. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Rios.

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Come on down to Creative writing Town. Tomorrow morning at 7:15. Be there for the fun, stay for the donuts!

If you are interested in joining our Rotolo Engineering and Computer Club with Mr. Crawley, come to Exploratory Room 001 after school on Tuesday January 30th for the introduciton meeting. Everyone is welcome and we’ll be doing lots of fun engineering and computer activities. See you there.

Equality Club is meeting today after school in the LRC. Anyone can attend.

Yearbook will meet Tuesday, January 30th from 3-4 PM in room 29. See you there!

Attention all STEM club members. Reminder that we have a meeting today in Room 110 Ms. Crawley’s room. Again all STEM club members – we have a meeting today in Room 110 in Ms. Crawley’s room.

Monday, January 29, 2024

If you are interested in joining our Rotolo Engineering and Computer Club with Mr. Crawley, come to Exploratory Room 001 after school on Tuesday January 30th for the introduciton meeting. Everyone is welcome and we’ll be doing lots of fun engineering and computer activities. See you there.

Equality Club is meeting tomorrow after school in the LRC. Anyone can attend.
Yearbook will meet Tuesday, January 30th from 3-4 PM in room 29. See you there!

Congratulations to the Girls 8th grade “A” basketball team. The team went 3-1 at the Kaneland Harter Tournament over the weekend, winning the Silver division. Ella Browning, Brooke Berggren, and Sammie Donahue were named to the all tournament team. Great job girls.

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Bulldog Bible Club will meet on Monday morning at 7:30 in room 29, see you there for Bible discussion, prayer and donuts!

NJHS will meet on Monday, January 29th in the MPR from 3-4 PM. See you all there!

Monday, January 22, 2024

The Creative Writing club is THIS Wednesday morning. All are welcome to jump in and enjoy some fun writing and donuts in Mrs. Hubble’s room 239. See you at 7:15 AM

Yearbook Club will meet Tuesday, January 23rd from 3-4 PM in room 29. See you there!

Friday, January 19, 2023

Bulldog Bible club will meet for the first time in 2024 on Monday, January 22nd from 7:30 – 7:50 in room 29 in the exploratory wing. Everyone is welcome for Bible study, prayer and donuts. Hope to see you there!

Bowling club is today after school. Meet in Mrs. Oswald’s room immediately after school.

Attention bowlers! We will be heading to Funway Friday after school!!! Please be sure you are ready with your $9 for bowling and any other fun treats! Meet in Mrs. Oswald’s room, room 111 in the 7th grade wing and we will head over. Be sure you have a ride picking you up at Funway no later than 5 pm!

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Attention Bowlers, this Friday is our next bowling club date. Meet in Mrs. Oswald’s room immediately after school and make sure you have your $9 for bowling and shoes.

The color printer is now located in student services.

Attention bowlers! We will be heading to Funway Friday after school!!! Please be sure you are ready with your $9 for bowling and any other fun treats! Meet in Mrs. Oswald’s room, room 111 in the 7th grade wing and we will head over. Be sure you have a ride picking you up at Funway no later than 5 pm!

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Attention All 8th grade Student!! Please don’t forget Freshman Night at BHS is on January 11th 6 to 8:00. Freshman night at BHS 6 to 8 on Thursday, January 11th. See you there!!

The Rotolo Engineering and Computer club will begin next week. If you are interested in joining, come to the informational meeting in room 001 on Tuesday, January 16th at 3:00pm.

Attention all 7th and 8th grade girls basketball players. Just a reminder that both groups will have evaluations afterschool today from 3:15 – 5:00. The 7th grade time has changed. Again, both grade levels afterschool today. If you have any please contact Coach Lorenz or Coach Jonathan.

Newspaper club is canceled for tomorrow morning.