RMS Messenger February 20, 2026
Important Dates
Feb 27th- No School Office Open
March 4th- Coffee with the Principal – SEL and School Climate
Important Links
Anderson Book Fair
Book Fair!
We’re thrilled to partner with Anderson’s Bookstore to support an early spring book fair at Rotolo Middle School! This exciting event celebrates the magic of reading and supports our school’s reading community.
Date: March 2nd-6th
Time: 8:00am-3:20pm Students only Monday-Wednesday
8:00am-3:20 pm Students Only 3:20-5:00 for families on Thursday-Friday
Location: Rotolo Middle School’s LRC
Ramadan
As we enter the season of Ramadan, I wanted to share the options we offer to RMS students. If your student needs a private space to pray during or after school, don’t hesitate to contact me (tara.piatek@bps101.net), and I will find a location for them. Additionally, during lunch, any student who would like to avoid the cafeteria may come to the main office to relax and socialize in the Gold Conference Room. Ramadan Mubarak!
Track and Field
**RMS Track & Field is back for the 2026 season, and registration is officially open!** Practices begin March 9 (boys) and March 10 (girls), running through May 9, with daily workouts from 3:00-4:40p. All athletes will start in the East Gym during the first week, and the first few days will alternate boys and girls.
Registration must be completed through SNAP including a current physical, emergency contacts, and consent forms *before* athletes can participate.
Track fees and uniform purchases will be handled through MySchoolBucks.
Full schedules and updates can be found on the RMS Track website, and families can always reach out to Coach Annie.Fricot@bps101.net (boys) or Coach Cassie.Ideran@bps101.net (girls) with questions.
Registration Link: https://schools.snap.app/rotoloms
Track Website: https://sites.google.com/bps101.net/rotolotrackandfield/home
5Essentials
We are reaching out to remind you about the 5Essentials student survey (Grades 4-12) that will be administered at your student’s school. This is the thirteenth year the Illinois State Board of Education will implement this survey across the state. This survey is based on 20 years of research at the University of Chicago. It asks students about their experiences in school, giving school leaders critical student input to help develop school improvement plans. Students’ identities will be completely confidential. Teachers or administrators will never see individual responses to survey questions.
Please be aware that under the Protection of Pupil Rights Act. 20 U.S.C. Section 1232(c) (1) (A), you have the right to review a copy of the questions asked of your student(s). Questions can be found here: English, Spanish If you do not want your student to participate, please contact Tara Piatek
Bulldog Bounce
🌊🐾 Get Ready for the Bulldog Bounce! 🐾🌊
Middle school families — it’s time to dive in! Our upcoming school dance, Bulldog Bounce, is making waves with this year’s exciting theme…✨ Under the Sea! ✨
On Friday, March 6th from 3:00–5:00 PM, our school will transform into an underwater celebration full of energy, music, and nonstop fun!
Here’s what’s swimming your way:
🎶 Live DJ and dancing
🏀 Basketball tournament
🏐 Volleyball tournament
🎬 A movie room to relax and chill
🎯 Fun games and activities
📸 Photo Booth to capture all the memories made
🍕 Food, snacks, and sweet treats available for purchase
🎟 Entry is $10
Students can also purchase tickets for food, treats, and games through MySchoolBucks.
Want to help make our event extra special? You can contribute funds to help us purchase prizes! Please sign up on MySchoolBucks for donation opportunities. Thank you for your support!
We can’t wait for students to dress up, hang out with friends, and make some fin-tastic memories at this year’s Bulldog Bounce! 🐠✨
Thank you for your continued support — it’s going to be an afternoon full of waves, laughs, and Bulldog pride!