August 5, 2021

• Welcome to the 2021 - 2022 school year at Robious Middle School! My name is Derek Wasnock and this will be my 6th year of having the privilege to serve this learning community as principal. The staff and I are extremely excited to greet and begin working with your young scholars! As many of you know, the Raider Report is an important source of information and news that I will be sending out through email just about every week during the school year. We are all hoping for a somewhat "normal" school year, but please keep in mind that the information I am sharing with you now is subject to change due to everchanging COVID related data and guidelines. Safety is our first priority. I will keep everyone updated.

• The RMS PTA Has a New Website!

The PTA is excited to launch our new website. Check us out at RobiousMiddleSchool.memberhub.com On our site you can find calendars, join the PTA, donate to the Raider Fund, purchase spirt wear, see announcements and more all in one place. Check it out and let us know what you think: RobiousMiddlePTA@gmail.com

• Please be sure that your home address information is up to date in ParentVUE. Here is the message that was sent to families from CCPS on July 27: Now is the time to check your home address and any alternative addresses listed in ParentVUE. Make sure you have updated whether your child is riding a bus or not. This is particularly important if your child was virtual last school year. It is important to make any needed updates as soon as possible so school officials can plan bus routes for the 2021-22 school year. Unless parents provide alternative in-school-zone address information, a student’s bus stop is based solely on the home address.

If you have questions, please call the Transportation Department at 804-748-1656.

• This weekend, August 6-8, is Virginia Sales Tax Holiday and if you have not purchased school supplies yet, you might want to take advantage of this opportunity. Extra school supplies are being collected by our PTA for our students in need so please keep this in mind as you are shopping. You can find the RMS school supply list here.

• Click here for the Robious Middle dress code.

• As students begin the 2021 school year, they will not be issued or using lockers. Students are permitted to use backpacks/bookbags throughout the day. Students do not need to bring in their entire set of supplies on their first day of school. Each student should bring a writing utensil and notebook. Teachers will let students know when to bring in supplies.

• We will be having an Open House for students and families on Thursday, August 19. 6th graders are welcome to come in from 1:30 to 2:30pm. 7th and 8th grade families are welcome to come in from 3:00 to 4:00pm. There will not be a formal program, but this is an opportunity to come into the school house, and see where all of your classes will be and meet our incredible staff. This will also be a great opportunity to join the PTA & drop off any immunization records.

• The first day of school for 6th graders is on Monday, August 23.

• The first day of school for 7th and 8th graders is on Tuesday, August 24.

• Remember that all seventh graders are required by law to have the Tdap vaccination AND one dose of the Meningococcal Conjugate vaccine before entering school. They will not be able to attend school until we have the record of their immunizations. Click here for more information.

• Remember that if your student is interested in trying out for any interscholastic sports that they need to have a completed concussion form and VHSL physical form completed by a medical professional dated May 1, 2021 or after. Physicals will be available at Robious Middle School on Friday, August 27 from 2:15 to 3:30pm for $30.00 if your child needs one. Please make checks payable to Dr. Jim Miller. The physical form can be found here.

• Mark your calendar! We will be having a Back to School Night on Thursday, September 9. 7th and 8th grade families are invited from 5:00 to 6:30pm. 6th grade families are invited from 7:00 to 8:30pm.

• I, currently, do not have any information regarding mask wearing while in school, but hope to have details very soon.

• Please do not hesitate to email or call with any questions. Email: Derek_Wasnock@ccpsnet.net. Phone: 804-378-2510. Our goal is to do everything that we possibly can to ensure your child is successful and safe.

You put the US in RobioUS!

Derek Wasnock, Ed.D.

Principal

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