Interns are native Spanish speakers who are 21-29 years old. They are students or recent college graduates. Many already have teaching experience or have worked with youth.
Interns work side by side with our classroom teachers to gain teaching skills, share teaching techniques from their countries, and represent their culture. The interactions among the Interns and students are invaluable! Interns receive a monthly stipend (paid by PTO) to cover the cost of their cell phone, personal care items, and travel/entertainment costs.
Interns have two Host families (one for each semester) and two Support families (assigned for the entire school year). Interns enjoy sharing their culture and the Spanish language with your children, while practicing and improving their English with you!
Interested in becoming a Host or Support family for this year or in the future?
Please email Intern Family Coordinators (Sarah Pouliot, Ally Gish, Jessica Bradley, Jessica Chapman, Toby Breuch) at rsisinterns@gmail.com
Who Is The PTO?
As a parent or an educator at RSI, YOU are the PTO! We are a group of dedicated parents, staff, and administrators committed to supporting our RSI children and school. All are welcome (and encouraged!) to join.
When Do We Meet?
To accommodate a wide range of busy schedules, we meet monthly on the last Tuesday of the month at the RSI Media Center from 6:30pm - 7:30pm. Free childcare for school-aged children is provided. And there are snacks! Virtual meeting information can be found here.
What Are The Benefits of Involvement?
Being an active volunteer is a great way to get to know teachers & other parents, and your student will love seeing you volunteer! Getting involved at RSI will give you and your student memories that last a lifetime!
How Can I Get Involved? Join us for a meeting. Check out our current volunteer needs here Let us know what volunteer opportunities you might be interested here.
About the organization: The organization is organized exclusively for the charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or corresponding Section of any future Federal tax code (hereinafter "Internal Revenue Code"). [Article I, Section 3 of the RSIS PTO Bylaws] You can access the full Bylaws here.
Directorio de Estudiantes RSIS 2025-26 / RSIS Student Directory 2025-26:
RSIS ofrecerá un directorio electrónico de estudiantes a todos los padres/tutores interesados en ser parte del directorio. Este es un directorio de "inscripción voluntaria", por lo que NO se le incluirá si decide no completar este formulario. Para estar en el directorio, debe completar al menos el nombre del estudiante y el grado/maestro. Todas las demás secciones son opcionales. Tenga en cuenta que la información se publicará tal como se ingresó, así que verifique que no haya errores tipográficos o incorrectos. El directorio lo compila y mantiene el PTO, no RSIS, y es completamente voluntario. Se utilizará principalmente para que los padres/tutores se conecten entre sí y puede usarse para comunicaciones ocasionales del PTO con respecto a eventos relacionados con la escuela. Sólo los padres/tutores en el directorio tendrán acceso al directorio. Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con rsispto@gmail.com.
RSIS will be offering an electronic student directory to all parents/guardians interested in being a part of the directory. This is an "opt-in" directory so you will NOT be included if you choose not to complete this form. To be in the directory, you must complete at least the student's name and grade/teacher. All other sections are optional. Please note that information will be published as entered so double-check for mistypes or errors. The directory is compiled and maintained by the PTO, not by RSIS, and is completely voluntary. It will be used primarily for parents/guardians to connect with each other, and may be used for occasional communications from PTO regarding school-related events. Only the parents/guardians in the directory will have access to the directory. Please contact rsispto@gmail.com with questions.
Square Store
Fundraisers like Spirit Wear are ran through our square store throughout the school year. There are also opportunities to pre-purchase tickets (like Fiesta Fun Fair punch cards. You can always donate to the PTO on this site as well.
All of the PTO Updates for the year are linked below. These are the updates sent out in the weekly RSI Family Newsletter emails by the Principals. The date listed is the date that the Newsletter was sent out to families.
Boosterthon Fit Dance Fundraiser is engaging & exciting for students! The first week is spent getting the students excited & ready to go out & get pledges. They will learn about the importance of teamwork, care, courage, grit, and celebration through lots of fun in-class activities. This all leads up to the main event where the kids will get their groove on during the 35 minute dance party! ALL students get to participate in event day regardless of financial participation.
This is an amazing event that you won't want to miss. Mark you calendars and book a babysitter! It is a great time to mingle with each other, dance our tails off, and raise money to support our school and Intern Program with an impressive silent auction, cash bar, appetizers, and a dance floor with DJ. RSIS families and local businesses donate items for the silent auction. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Email La Noche Committee to donate items, experiences, or talents at: rsislanoche@gmail.com
Stock up on new books at the Scholastic Book Fairs at the Fall and Spring Teacher Conferences. The profits from the book fair help to support the PTO and to purchase books for the media center.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
PTO's Sign Up page. As an event/fundraiser approaches, the volunteer needs will be posted here. You can sign up directly on the site (or email rsispto@gmail.com)
A medida que se acerque un evento o recaudación de fondos, las necesidades de voluntarios se publicarán aquí. Puedes inscribirte directamente en el sitio web (o escribir a rsispto@gmail.com).
"Get To Know Your Teacher" Sheets!
Hojas de "Conozca a su profesor"
¡Hola Familias de RSI! Hello RSI families! ¡Es una celebracíon para RSI en Zero Gravity el miércoles 19 de noviembre de 5 a 8 pm ! 100% de la entrada en prevada benefica a RSI. Zero Gravity estáubicado a 2293 Woodale Drive, Mounds View, MN 55112. ¡Nos vemos allí!
It’s a spirit night party for RSI at Zero Gravity on Wednesday, November 19 from 5-8 pm! 100% of the pre-sale jump ticket proceeds will go to RSI. Zero Gravity is located at 2292 Woodale Drive, Mounds View, MN 55112. See you there!
Give to the Max Day is 11/20! We know we’re just coming off of a huge fundraising fall season. However, even a $5 donation helps enter RSI PTO into prize drawings worth $500 or more! Donate on 11/16 at: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Rsispto
¡El Día Give to the Max es el 20 de noviembre! Sabemos que recién estamos saliendo de una gran temporada de recaudar fondos este otoño . Sin embargo, ¡incluso una donación de $5 ayuda a que RSI PTO participe en sorteos de premios por valor de $500 o más! Done el 16 de noviembre en: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Rsispto
Nuestra reunión de la Asamblea General de octubre será el 25 de noviembre de 6:00 p.m. a 7:30 p. m. en el RSI Media Center o en línea. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Tendremos refrigerios y cuidado de niños GRATIS proporcionado por nuestros pasantes para niños en edad escolar. La interpretación al español también está disponible en persona o en línea.
Our November General Assembly meeting will be 11/25 from 6:00-7:30pm in the RSI Media Center or online. All are welcome! We will have snacks and FREE childcare provided by our interns for school-aged children. Spanish translation is also available in person or online.
Echa un vistazo a todas nuestras oportunidades de voluntariado actuales aquí:RSIS PTO Voluntarios
Actualmente estamos buscando un coordinador de patrocinadores comerciales para nuestra recaudación de fondos de otoño Dance-a-thon, varios coordinadores de La Noche Sin Niños para unirse al equipo establecido, un coordinador de las Cenas de Conferencias para la facultad, voluntarios para ayudar a traducir esta sección del boletín del inglés al español, ¡y muchos más! Con frecuencia agregamos oportunidades de voluntariado durante el año escolar, ¡así que vuelva a consultar con frecuencia!
¡También visite nuestrositio web para obtener una lista completa de las próximas fechas de reuniones de PTO, información sobre todos nuestros eventos y eventos para recaudar fondos, enlaces a oportunidades de voluntariado y formas de participar!
Also check out our websitefor a full list of upcoming PTO meeting dates, information on all of our fundraisers and events, links to volunteer opportunities, and ways to be involved!
Upcoming events and Important dates / Eventos próximos y fechas importantes:
11/3/25-11/17/25: Spirit Wear Sales / Ventas de Ropa Spiritwear
11/14: Lost & Found Cleanout / Vaciar Área de Objetos Perdidos y Encontrados
11/19: Zero Gravity Night / Noche de Zero Gravity
11/20: Give to the Max Day / Día Give to the Max
11/25: November PTO General Assembly meeting/ Reunion de la Asamblea General PTO, 6:30-7:30, RSI Media Center & online
