http://inthecityforgoodmn.org Rochester, MN community inventory of services and organizations http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/Mar%202026%20RPS%20Family%20Engagement Our March meeting will focus on RPS Student and Family Wellbeing, with a presentation by Koni Grimsrud, RPS Director of Student Wellbeing, and Sarah Clarke, RPS Coordinator of Mental Health. They will share an overview of the programs, staff positions, initiatives, and resources currently supporting RPS students and families. We will also include brief highlights from RPS Family Engagement and share relevant announcements. 2026-03-15T18:44:21Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/Feb%202026%20RPS%20Family%20Engagement Our focus for February is Supporting Parent, Caregiver, Family, and Staff Wellbeing: an Experiential Workshop, presented by Haeli Gerardy. Haeli is the Family Engagement Specialist and Certified Parenting Coach at Fernbrook, which is a partner with RPS School-Linked Mental Health. 2026-02-07T16:03:50Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/Jan%202026%20RPS%20Family%20Engagement RPS 5Essentials Survey; Helping Students Thrive: Supporting Positive Behavior Together 2026-01-22T18:28:53Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/Nov%202025%20RPS%20Family%20Engagement%20Back%20to%20School Spotlight on Host Site: Overland Elementary Introductions and Welcome (10:00–10:10) • Highlight Topic: RPS Language Access, Interpretation Services, and Culturally Sustaining Family Engagement 2025-12-18T16:46:13Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/copy_of_RPS%20Sep%202025%20%20Multilingual%20Learning Preparing Each and Every RPS Student for Success: Essential Information for Families, led by Heather Hogen (RPS Director of Academic Supports) and Alex Higano (Lead School Counselor). 2025-12-18T18:35:10Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/RPS%20Sep%202025%20%20Multilingual%20Learning Welcome new partners and fresh energy: • Share updates on current initiatives • Learn from your ideas and perspectives 2025-10-04T15:06:14Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/RPS%20Apr%202025%20%20Multilingual%20Learning We are excited to welcome Natalia Benjamin, RPS Director of Multilingual Learning, who will share valuable information about RPS MLL programs, initiatives underway to support student outcomes, and best practices for fostering strong school-family partnerships. 2025-04-09T13:54:02Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/copy2_of_RPS%20Jan%202025%20Family%20Engagement%20Meeting In-person workshop called Respectful Conversations, facilitated by Amy Anderson, Executive Director for Youth Voice, from the YMCA in the twin cities. 2025-02-12T15:10:57Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/copy_of_RPS%20Jan%202025%20Family%20Engagement%20Meeting During this session, our team of RPS Chemical Health Counselors will share insights into their work and its connection to families. This is a valuable opportunity to learn how they support students, access helpful resources for families, and partner with family-facing staff. 2025-02-12T14:09:20Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/RPS%20Jan%202025%20Family%20Engagement%20Meeting Opportunities for Students to Earn College Credit in High School 2025-01-16T15:55:16Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/RPS%20November%20Family%20Engagement%20Meeting The focus for this meeting is a Students in Transition Information Session, featuring a presentation by Nicole Wibstad, RPS Students in Transition Coordinator, and Connie Cohen 2025-01-16T16:03:09Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/RPS%20October%202024%20Family%20Engagement%20Meeting This session will focus on Literacy, the Read Act, and Family Engagement, featuring a presentation by Heather Klavetter, RPS Director of Academics for Elementary Education. We'll explore how these topics impact K-12 families and share updates on RPS Literacy Initiatives. 2024-10-21T16:16:02Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/State%20of%20Rochester%20Public%20Schools%202024 In his first State of the School District Address, RPS Superintendent Kent Pekel will answer that question and provide an engaging overview of how Rochester Public Schools is working to meet those three essential psychological needs for more than 17,000 young people in our community. The event will also feature performances and observations from RPS students on the state of our schools, our school system, and our city. 2024-09-23T15:59:33Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/rps-september-2024-family-engagement-meeting-ignite-student-learning-2024-referendum During our September meeting, RPS Superintendent, Dr. Kent Pekel, will lead an information session on the topic: "Ignite Student Learning 2024 Referendum. 2024-09-12T16:01:31Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/copy_of_RPS%20March%202024%20Family%20Engagement%20Meeting Youth Voice & Student Leadership, with a presentation facilitated by Sarah-Louise Henry, RPS Coordinator of Youth Empowerment, Department of Equity and Engagement. 2024-03-16T15:53:05Z Event