http://inthecityforgoodmn.org Rochester, MN community inventory of services and organizations http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/Nov%202026%20RPS%20Family%20Engagement You are warmly invited to our upcoming RPS Family Engagement Meeting on Tuesday, November 10th, at Harriet Bishop Elementary School. Join us for a hands-on session exploring interactive literacy activities for families with students of all ages, from early childhood through graduation. Every participant will leave with ready-to-use literacy supplies and practical resources to use with your family or implement in your work with others. 2026-10-12T15:41:52Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/Oct%202026%20RPS%20Family%20Engagement Featured Topic: RPS Family Engagement Bright Ideas Library; Join presenters Julie McLaren (Community Schools Site Facilitator, Gage), Jennine Staven (Family Engagement Liaison, Franklin), and Sonya Chieves (Family Engagement Specialist, RPS) as they share how we are building a collaborative districtwide webpage to celebrate, organize, and easily replicate successful family engagement ideas across RPS. 2026-10-12T15:42:48Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/copy_of_Sep%202026%20RPS%20Family%20Engagement Volunteering in RPS Our guest presenter, Josh Halverson (Coordinator of Community Partnerships), will share exciting updates on how RPS is making volunteering easier than ever. You’ll get a sneak peek at our new online sign-up system for classroom opportunities and learn about plans to bring back our beloved Spring Volunteer Recognition Event! 2026-09-12T13:37:31Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/FAMILY%20ENGAGEMENT%20POLICY%20MEETING Connect with parents and caregivers of students attending RPS Title I Schools. 2026-04-16T14:41:34Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/Apr%202026%20RPS%20Family%20Engagement Raising Kids in a Digital World, with a presentation and conversation facilitated by Jodi Dworkin, Ph.D., from the University of Minnesota. 2026-08-06T13:32:33Z Event 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. 2026-04-24T16:43:28Z 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 2026-04-25T14:03:04Z 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