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Rosa International Middle School
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Regular day 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
This week
Full calendarMon
14
Chili Orange Glazed Popcorn Chicken w/ Rice
Tue
15
Latino Heritage MonthPepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese
Wed
16
Latino Heritage MonthPicture DayBBQ Chicken Mac
Thu
17
Latino Heritage MonthChicken & Maple Syrup Waffle
Fri
18
Latino Heritage MonthPizza Chicken Meatball Sub Melt
Lunch from the district's monthly menu. Whole month
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Cherry Hill Community Bulletin Board
Important information for Cherry Hill community members is available on the Community Bulletin Board page, which is updated regularly throughout the year.
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Follow Rosa on Instagram
Follow the Rosa Instagram page (@rimsactivities) for more information about what is happening at Rosa Middle School.
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Rosa Library Renovation Complete
Rosa Library has been newly renovated with a full paint job, new carpet, and new lighting. Sixth grade students will visit the library with their ELA classes next week to explore the collection and check out their first independent reading books. Students can visit the library in the morning before classes (if they finish work early with teacher permission) or during WIN (with teacher permission). Students can request appointments via email to metsilverstein@chclc.org.
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School Calendar Available
Rosa Middle School's live calendar of events is updated regularly on the school website with school events, athletics, and clubs.
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Nov3
Board of Education Election Day
Election Day for Cherry Hill Board of Education
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Sep17
Sep11
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Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG) Welcome Back Video
Cherry Hill SEPAG invites parents to view their Welcome Back video for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Sep21
Sep7
Mar8
Daylight Saving Time - Spring Forward
Reminder to set clocks forward one hour on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
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Coming up
All datesSep–Oct15–14
Latino Heritage Month
Celebration of Latino Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. Resources provided include Camden County Library Button Maker Family Event (September 15, 2026), National Archives Hispanic Heritage Month resources, SHU's 250 Years of Latino Impact on American History, NASA's Hispanic Astronauts, Smithsonian Hispanic Heritage Month resources, PBS Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, Biography Channel's Famous Hispanic Athletes, and NPL Celebrating Latinx Authors. Shared resources help recognize how attributes of the Portrait of a Graduate are integrated into learning.
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Sep16
Sep16
6th Grade Back to School Night
7:00 PM
Parents are invited to meet teachers and follow their child's schedule. Rotation A day schedule will be used. Parents are encouraged to arrive early due to limited parking. Children will provide a copy of their schedule.
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Sep21
Sep24
7th & 8th Grade Back to School Night
7:00 PM
Back to School Night for 7th and 8th grade parents.
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Oct1
Fall Dance
6:00 PM
Fall Dance for current Rosa students only. Admission: $5. Snacks will be sold.
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Oct5
6th Grade YMCA Pines Trip - Group 1
9:00 AM
6th Grade YMCA Pines trip from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Group 1 with Ms. Dykes and Mr. Whitener. Packets were sent home with students.
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Oct6
6th Grade YMCA Pines Trip - Group 2
9:00 AM
6th Grade YMCA Pines trip from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Group 2 with Ms. Mazol and specialized classes. Packets were sent home with students.
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Oct14
Nov5–6
Nov10
Nov19
PTA
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Oct14
PTA Meeting
7:00 PM
PTA Meeting via Zoom. Note: The PTA meeting has been changed from Thursday, October 15th to Wednesday, October 14th.
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Who to contact
Full staff directory (117)
Albert Morales
Amanda Grabbe
Briana Cleveland
Caroline Steer
Caryn Mazol
Elizabeth Chen
Gregory Whitener
Jennifer Wojs-Robbins
Johari Money
John Yun
Jonathan Porco
Jorge Cordero
Joseph Baldasare
Kwame Morton
Laura Bennett
Marcus Marshall
Maritza Orozco-Reyes
Marnie Rasksas
Matthew Barbato
Meghan Ahrens
Reginald Meadows
Scott Shaw
Sibhan Kelly
Stefanie Polansky
Tamanna Ferdous
Buses & transportation
District page- Bus running late?Call the transportation office (7:00 am - 4:30 pm daily). When notified in advance, the Transportation Department will attempt to send an automated message for individual route delays of 20 minutes or more. As a friendly reminder, please be sure your contact information in Genesis is up to date for best service.
- Late bus after activitiesHillman's Bus Service runs this school's late buses (routes RLR-1, RLR-2, RLR-3). Ask the school secretary which route your child is on. Only students eligible for daily transportation are permitted to board a late bus. Late buses are courtesy buses. There are no assigned bus stops. The location the student may be left off the bus could vary by the day and more than likely, will not be your child’s assigned bus stop but will be a stop within reasonable distance to their stop. Please contact your school’s secretary to learn which late bus your student is assigned to.
- Need a different stop for today?Permission to change buses, or bus stop, will be granted in cases of EMERGENCY ONLY. Students must ride on their assigned bus as well as get off the bus at their assigned stop. We will do our best to accommodate EMERGENCY situations that might require your child changing buses or pick-up and drop-off points for the current day. Requests to change bus stops must be sent to the principal in writing prior to 11:30am. The principal must approve any change in drop-off by signing the note. Upon approval, your request will be sent to the CHPS Transportation Department and the driver will be notified.
- Changing your regular bus stopValid bus stop change requests for existing bus stop locations will only be accepted until October 31st for the current school year. Following that date, only new move-in stops or extreme emergency changes will be considered. Bus stops must be consistent for time efficiency, student safety and driver's knowledge of route, especially substitutes. Bus stop change request form
- Left something on the bus?The CHPS Transportation Department's procedure is to have your student's driver hold on to anything found on the bus for 3 days before turning it over to the bus contractors’ office. Neither Cherry Hill Public Schools or our bus contractors are responsible for missing or damaged items. Lost items
- Weather closings & delaysSchool closing information
Transportation department staff (6)
Malberg Administration Building, 45 Ranoldo Terrace, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-0391
More from the newsletter
Latest newsletter summary
Rosa International Middle School's March newsletter highlights upcoming spring events including the Frozen Jr. performances on March 13-14, the Spring Book Fair (March 9-13), and important 8th grade deadlines for high school course selections due today (March 6). Spring sports registration is now open, and the school is seeking PTA volunteers and executive board nominations.
Programs (5)
Sep18
Jazz Band Auditions
Jazz Band applications are available until Friday 9/18. Any new members must complete an audition to participate. Auditions will take place on 9/24 & 9/25 during the school day. All information and audition materials are located in the Jazz Band Google Classroom (Code: hsb6w6vr).
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Sep11
Rosa Band and Orchestra
Band and Orchestra program for the upcoming school year. Students should register and review class descriptions by Friday 9/11. Students should have received invitations to Google Classrooms. If not received, use the provided classroom codes: 6th Grade Orchestra (77bmapya), 7th/8th Grade Orchestra (nnrxrpri), 6th Grade Band (qcvw7yu4), 7th/8th Grade Band (4kimtoza). All Lesson & Rehearsal information will be announced in Google Classroom.
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Rosa Vocal Music - Chorus
Chorus program starting next week, meeting in the GYM during WIN period 2:15pm-3:00pm. 8th Grade Chorus meets Tuesday, 7th Grade Chorus meets Wednesday (No Audition Needed), 6th Grade Chorus meets Thursday (No Audition Needed). All chorus members must complete the Information Packet and register for Chorus.
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Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG) Video Message
Video message from the Special Education Parent Advisory Group
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Jul1
SACC 2026-2027 Registration
4:00 PM
School-Age Child Care (SACC) registration for Grades K-5 for the 2026-2027 school year opens Wednesday, July 1st at 4:00 PM. Date and time are subject to change. For additional information, visit www.chclc.org or call the SACC office at 856.429.6564.
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Clubs & organizations (1)
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Join Rosa PTA for 2025-2026 School Year
Rosa PTA supports many events and activities for the school. Parents are encouraged to join as voting members to support the school community.
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Volunteering (5)
Oct12–15
Scholastic Book Fair Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed for the Scholastic Book Fair October 12-16. Volunteer list coming soon.
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Oct1
Fall Dance Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed for the Fall Dance on October 1st.
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Sep13
Cherry Hill Public Library Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Cherry Hill Public Library Teen Department is seeking book-loving teens to serve as general volunteers and as leaders on their Teen Advisory Board (TAB). TAB is a leadership position for young responsible teens who want to serve in the public library. Applications are due September 13.
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8th Grade End of Year Dance Committee Volunteers
Rosa is planning the 8th grade end of year dance and is looking for volunteers to join committees for decorating, food, and fundraising.
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Mar9–12
Spring Book Fair Volunteers Needed
Rosa Spring Scholastic Book Fair (March 9-13) needs PTA volunteers. Sign up using the provided link.
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Policy updates (2)
Sep1
Cell Phone Policy - Personal Internet Enabled Devices Prohibited
Beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year, New Jersey State statute prohibits personal internet-enabled devices (PIED) from being used in schools throughout the entirety of the school day, from bell-to-bell. Phones are expected to be off and away during the school day to support student focus and face-to-face engagement. Parents are asked to help support this policy.
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Wireless Communication Device Policy Update (Policy 5516.01)
Students must keep wireless communication devices (cell phones, smart watches, earbuds, wireless headphones) silenced and in a secure place during instructional periods. Smart watches may be worn but only for timekeeping. Students are prohibited from recording audio or video at all times. Exceptions apply for devices documented in IEPs, 504 plans, or Individual Health Plans with prior School Nurse permission. Discipline for violations is governed by the Student Code of Conduct.
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Procedures (4)
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Afternoon Pick-Up Procedures
All students exit the building through Door 15 or Door 9. Pick up your child using the Parent Loop next to the large parking lot. Families are not allowed to pick up students in the front of the building and may not enter the larger parking lot.
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Morning Drop-Off Procedures
Minimum drop-off time is 7:40 AM; students will not be permitted into the building prior to 7:40 AM. 6th graders enter through Door 9 and make a right into the first door to the gymnasium. 7th graders enter through Door 9 and make a right into the second door to the gymnasium. 8th graders enter through Door 9 and make a left into the cafeteria/APR.
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2026 Spring Sports Registration Now Open
Spring sports registration is now open. To be cleared for participation, students must complete: online registration (Forms Tab in Genesis Parent Portal), health history update (Forms Tab in Genesis Parent Portal), student activity fee (PaySchools), and submit original hard copy of Medical Eligibility Form to the nurse's office (no photocopies/faxes/emails accepted).
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Aug26
District Paperwork Release
District paperwork will be sent out electronically on August 26 by 9:00 AM. Families whose paperwork is complete will be able to access teacher assignments, bus information, and schedules (at the secondary level), beginning August 28 by 9:00 AM.
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Initiatives (5)
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Celebrate Latino Heritage Month
Latino Heritage Month celebration materials and resources available.
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Sep–Oct15–14
Latino Heritage Month
Celebration of Latino Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. Resources provided include Camden County Library Button Maker Family Event (September 15, 2026), National Archives Hispanic Heritage Month resources, SHU's 250 Years of Latino Impact on American History, NASA's Hispanic Astronauts, Smithsonian Hispanic Heritage Month resources, PBS Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, Biography Channel's Famous Hispanic Athletes, and NPL Celebrating Latinx Authors. Shared resources help recognize how attributes of the Portrait of a Graduate are integrated into learning.
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Oct5–8
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Early Literacy Universal Screening
Cherry Hill Public Schools introduces the early literacy universal screening process for students in kindergarten through grade five. The screening assesses students' reading skills at least twice a year as required by New Jersey law; Cherry Hill will assess three times a year to track student progress. DIBELS 8 will be used as the screener, administered by a teacher or staff member in no more than 10 minutes. Families will receive a Family Report detailing their child's literacy screening results and information about available support services including reading intervention programs.
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Mar1–30
Women's History Month
March is Women's History Month, an annual celebration that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society.
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