Hello Roth Families and Students,

I would like to start by applauding our students and staff for a successful Day 1 at Roth Junior High School. I am going to take what I learned today, and put it to use for a better tomorrow. 

Revisiting Cell Phone & Personal Device Policy

During today’s grade-level assemblies, we were able to share with students our building expectations for cell phones and personal devices. Though the slogan for our policy is similar to years past – “Unplug to Connect” and “Off and Away During the Day” – I want to highlight an important expectation. Students should store their cell phones and personal devices in their lockers. These devices should not be kept in backpacks or on their person. Following the locker storage expectation will help to avoid unnecessary negative encounters with adults and peers. At Roth JHS, this applies to all scheduled classes, lunch and study halls. To “unplug to connect,” we must first unplug. Again, students did a nice job today responding to the messaging and expectation. Staff will continue to model and remind, and building leaders will step in as needed. However, it is my belief that our greatest allies in this effort are our students’ families. Thank you in advance for your support. 

Update to Open House

Please be advised that our Open House will run at the time published on our District Calendar, and not on the Start-of-Year mailer you received from us. I apologize for the confusion. Per the District Calendar, this year’s event (Roth Open House Block Party) will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday September 18. Additionally, there will be a Washington, DC, trip informational meeting immediately following Open House, starting promptly at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. We look forward to welcoming you to Roth. 

We can’t wait to see our students again tomorrow! 

Sincerely,