Richard W. Creteau Regional Technology Center

After dressing up, it’s time to dress down! 😴 Tomorrow, Feb 12th, is Thankful for Opportunities & Pajamas! Students, come to school in your favorite comfy PJs, and let’s have a cozy day! 🛌☕

#RWC_RTC #PajamaDay #ComfyAndCozy #SpiritWeek

📊 DID YOU KNOW?
📅 Count deadline: Feb. 14
Free & Reduced Meal applications help Rochester Schools qualify for:
✔️ Additional instructional funding
✔️ Technology and staffing support
✔️ After-school & summer programs
✔️ Fair resource allocation across schools

This funding is based on participation, not just eligibility.

📅 Apply by February 14 so your household is counted.

👉 https://www.myschoolapps.com/

National School Counseling Appreciation Week

Student success is a shared journey. Rochester School District recognizes and thanks our school counseling professionals for their dedication to supporting students through collaboration, care, and consistency.

We appreciate the important role counselors play in helping students problem-solve, build social-emotional skills, and grow into successful learners.

🎉 National School Counseling Appreciation Week 🎉

Rochester School District recognizes and celebrates our dedicated school counseling professionals who positively impact students’ lives every day.

Their commitment to student success, well-being, and growth helps build strong learners and confident futures. Thank you for all you do for our students and school community!

Celebrating National School Counseling Week

This week, we proudly celebrate National School Counseling Week, recognizing the vital role our school counselors play in supporting students every day.

School counselors help students succeed academically, navigate social and emotional challenges, plan for the future, and feel safe, supported, and understood. Whether they are helping a student set goals, manage stress, resolve conflicts, or explore career pathways, their impact reaches far beyond the counseling office.

We are grateful for our counselors’ dedication, compassion, and commitment to helping every student grow, learn, and thrive. Thank you for being trusted listeners, advocates, and champions for our students and school communities.

Please join us in thanking our school counselors for all they do!

A message from the

Rochester School District Health Services

EXTREME COLD WEATHER ALERT

Friday Night through Monday Night

According to the weather report, dangerously cold temperatures are expected all weekend. Wind chills and extreme cold can make it feel even colder and exposed skin can freeze in minutes.

What This Means

• Frostbite can occur on exposed skin (face, ears, fingers) in 10–30 minutes

• Hypothermia is possible even with short outdoor exposure

• Cold is especially dangerous for young children, older adults, and pets

STAY SAFE TIPS

Children

• Cover all exposed skin: hats, scarves, gloves, face coverings

• Avoid outdoor play unless absolutely necessary

• Keep trips outside short and supervised

Pets

• Bring pets indoors at all times. Paw pads, ears, and tails can freeze quickly

• Do not leave animals in garages or outside shelters

Families

• Avoid going out Friday night through Monday unless necessary

• Dress in layers if travel is unavoidable

Homes

• Protect outdoor faucets and exposed pipes

• Let faucets drip slightly to prevent freezing

• Check heating systems and space heaters for safety

Vehicle Safety

Never Leave children or pets in cars. Cars lose heat quickly.

• Extreme cold can be dangerous if you are stranded or delayed.

• Avoid travel unless absolutely necessary, especially Friday night–Monday

• Make sure your car has a full tank of gas, working heater and keep an emergency kit in your car (blanket, flashlight, snacks, phone charger)

• If you get stuck stay in your car, run heater 10 minutes per hour and keep the exhaust pipe clear of snow.

Bottom Line

• If you don’t have to go out — stay in.

• If you do go out — cover up completely.

Stay warm. Stay safe.