February 15, 2021

• The R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence recognizes public school teachers who stand out among their peers. The R.E.B. Awards provide opportunities for area public school teachers to continue their own love of learning as they pursue adventures of a lifetime.To nominate an outstanding Chesterfield County teacher for this award, visit www.cfrichmond.org/REB. The nomination deadline is Feb. 22 at 5 p.m.

• The School Board has decided that middle school students can return to the building on March 9. Click here for the message that was sent to families from CCPS.

We are reviewing parent decisions regarding their student's return. You can see your student's current status in StudentVue/ParentVue by clicking "Student Info" on the left and scrolling down to the RED "Reopening Information."

Please also look for a follow-up email regarding your decision. If you need to change your decision, please fill out this change decision google form. You do not need to fill anything out if your decision has not changed since November.

Please have your final decision by Wednesday, February 17th.

• On Tuesday, February 16th the PTA will host two virtual sessions, at 1pm and 6pm, on what Return to Learn will look like at RMS. Parents will hear from RMS administration and will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Zoom Link:

Topic: PTA's Forum - Return to Learn

Time: Feb 16, 2021 01:00 PM and 06:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82740017320?pwd=MHppTkU4ZUJLTVMrOXhoL3VtaGN2Zz09

Meeting ID: 827 4001 7320

Passcode: RMSPTA!

• I encourage all of our students to complete the 2021 Virginia School Survey of Climate and Working Conditions. This survey is completely anonymous and will provide valuable feedback.

Click here for detailed information. For details in Spanish click here.

Here is the link to take the survey: 2021 Virginia School Survey - Student

Here is the access code that your student will need to begin the survey: S2503

Please complete the survey by February 26, 2021.

• Math, Reading, and Language Map tests were administered to all Robious Middle School students in January. If you would like a copy of your child's score report, please fill out this form and we will email you the results.

• Congratulations to the following 8th grade students on being selected to represent Robious Middle School at our annual District III All District Chorus Event later this month!

Zion Baugh

Zoe Baugh

Dallas Berry

Holland Broggie

Ella Landis

Isabella Lytle

Justin Madison

Ella Micou

Raegan Richards

Karis Wixted

Mrs. Longo is very proud of all of your efforts that lead to this well-deserved honor. We are excited for this year's virtual event and what it has to offer our young singers - tutti bravi!

• Attention Drama Club Members! Our next virtual meeting will be next Wednesday, February 17th from 2:15 until 3:45. If you haven’t come before and you’d like to join, use this link: http://bit.ly/RMSDrama Mrs. DiFazio will use the information you add through the link to add you to the Drama Club Canvas Course where you will find the meeting join code. We’ll put together some theatre and make some friends. Come make a scene!

• As middle schools prepare for our students to return to in-person learning on March 9, the Middle School Athletic Council has begun preparations for some athletics and extracurricular activities. In order to be eligible for an athletic activity, students must have a valid VHSL physical, dated after May 1, 2020, and a signed concussion awareness sheet. Students enrolled in any of the learning options, in-person, virtual, or CCPSOnline, will be eligible to participate. Students must be currently enrolled in at least 5 courses and must have passed at least 5 courses from the first semester to be eligible. More information will be provided closer to when our students return to in-person instruction.

• Five days and face shields - As we approach March 9 with students returning to the school house, it is important to keep in mind that there are some differences, determined by the school board, from when students returned to the school house in the fall.

  • 1. All students are required to wear a face shield in addition to a face mask, except when eating lunch. Face shields will be provided by CCPS.

  • 2. Rather than coming into the school house two days at a time, beginning March 9, all students that have elected to come into the school house will do so for five days a week. This decision is binding and students are not permitted to enter school on some days of the week and attend virtually on others, unless a student must remain home due to illness or quarantine.

    • Our teachers are going to be instructing students that are both in-person and students that are attending virtually from home simultaneously. Therefore, our instructional model is the same as it was in the fall. Students will be logging into Canvas through their Chromebooks, whether they are in the classroom or at home.

    • We have updated the FAQ document that can be found on the Return to Learn portion of this site. It can also be accessed by clicking here.

• The Robious Mobile Study Hub will be at ACAC this Thursday, February 18 at 2:15pm. We will have a table set up outside the entrance to the building. If you would like assistance with homework, please bring your Chromebook and stop by. We would love to see you!

• Attention ESL families! Join us Tuesday, February 16 at 5pm as we discuss the plan for the 2021 WIDA Access testing. Use this link to join.

meet.google.com/sub-vupw-fbs

• Click here for a message from the James River High School Junior Cadet Club.

• Chesterfield County is offering a parent workshop on suicide awareness and prevention. Click HERE for more information.

• Scroll to the bottom of this page to see our latest Soar Award recipients! Congratulations to these young scholars!

You put the US in RobioUS!

Derek Wasnock, Ed.D.

Principal

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