Rochambeau Middle School

Mr. Anthony Salutari, Jr. Rochambeau Middle School Principal Email: asalutari@region15.org Phone: 203-264-2711

Principal’s Page
April 2013-May 2013

I would like to start by thanking the entire school community, especially the students and teachers, for their efforts during the recent CMT. Although the results from the CMT provide us with only a snapshot of our school’s performance, the test sessions, including make-up testing, significantly alter the typical schedule. I am looking forward to reviewing our students’ performance when we receive the results in August. This information will be shared with parents/guardians in the fall of 2013.   

The school calendar endured yet another disruptive year as a result of weather patterns that are seemingly here to stay. I am hopeful that there will be no additional school cancellations for any reason. The start of the fourth marking period will begin on Friday, April 12th. The last day of school for students, at this time, is Friday, June 21st. As a reminder, due to the numerous school cancellations, school will be in session during what was our April vacation on Monday, April 15th.

Spring is an exciting time during the school year. It is a time when we are busy planning for the variety of end-of-the-year activities and also beginning to plan for the upcoming school year. Dr. Sippy has been working closely with the Board of Education to present a budget that is supportive of high-quality educational opportunities while maintaining fiscal responsibility. I hope you have been involved with the budget preparations and will be able to vote at the referendum in May. As always, we are working within the confines of the budget to ensure that teaming occurs during the 2013-2014 school year. If you have a child in grade six or seven, be on the lookout for scheduling information prior to the end of this school year. 

Some of the exciting events that are taking place during the last quarter of the school year are detailed below.

• Eighth Grade D.C.:  April 23rd – April 25th
• Sixth Grade “Newsies”: May 22nd
• Seventh Grade Boston: May 23rd

Another exciting district-wide event that occurs each year in Region 15 is the selection of the Teacher of the Year. If you are not aware, I am the Chairperson of this committee. I will be sending out information to the entire Region 15 school community in April. This information will also be shared with all R.M.S. parents/guardians. After reviewing the information, I hope you will consider nominating a teacher you feel is deserving of this worthy recognition. Stay tuned for more information in the near future regarding this process.  

I appreciate your taking time out of your busy day to read my “Principal’s Page.” 

As always, feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have.

Detailed below is our 2011-2012 CMT Performance that was included in the December 2012-January 2013 Principal’s Page.  

2011-2012 R.M.S. CMT Performance

With regards,
T.J. Salutari