September 12, 2021

• Yom Kippur is this week! No school on Thursday, September 16th.

• September 15 to October 15 is celebrated nationwide as National Hispanic Heritage Month. It traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries. During this month and throughout the year, we, and our Spanish teachers and students, learn and share history, heritage, and accomplishments of Hispanic and Latino Americans of past and present. Robious Middle joins the celebration this week. You will notice information, decorations, projects and student art from our Spanish classes displayed in some areas of our school.

• All Robious Middle young scholars will be receiving a brand new Chromebooks on Tuesday, September 14. It is important that every student brings their Chromebook and charger to school on Tuesday in order to trade in their current Chromebook for the brand new model.

• James River High School's first home football game is this Friday, September 17 and it’s FEEDER PATTERN NIGHT!

The fun begins at 5:30pm for students in grades Pre-K - 8 who attend this tailgate. Mission BBQ, Kona Ice, and games will be part of the event prior to the game.

Young scholars who represent RMS with spirit wear or school colors will enter the game for free!

• RMS Families,

The front office has been experiencing an overwhelming influx of foot traffic these first few weeks of school. Moving forward, we are increasing safety measures in order to reduce contact and protect students and staff. In an effort to reduce the amount of people in and out of the office daily we ask that families be mindful of the following:

• Tardies - If your student is coming in late or returning from an appointment, please send them in with a note, if you have forgotten a note please call attendance 804-378-2510 option #3 or email martine_wladar@ccpsnet.net

• Forgotten belongings - we ask that only essential items be dropped off for students (i.e. Chromebooks, glasses, or lunches) As a reminder lunch is free for all students this year.

When coming into the school, please do not enter the front office unless you have a scheduled appointment or are picking up a student for early dismissal. If dropping off an essential item please place it on the table in the vestibule clearly labeled with your student's name. As a reminder masks are still required for all visitors.

• Interested in joining Drama Club? Our first meeting will be Tuesday the 14th after school from 2:15 until 4:00. Our remaining meetings will be the third THURSDAY of the month, but we are off next Thursday. Use this link to join and Mrs. DiFazio will add you to the Canvas Drama Club page: https://bit.ly/RMSDrama2021. Students should meet in room 364, and we will move to the forum once the double back buses have left. We’ll make some friends and put together some theatre. Please be sure you have a ride that can pick up promptly at 4:00 if you plan to stay. Come make a scene!

• The Builders Club is looking for compassionate students that love to help others and serve their community. If this describes you then please come check our informational meeting on Wednesday, September 15. The meeting lasts until 230 will be in Room 220. We would love to have you join us!

• Fall picture day is scheduled for October 1st. If you are interested in purchasing your student's photo, all orders will be placed online to minimize contact points with students and staff. Click here for information and explanation on how to purchase photos.

• Congratulations to the following scholar athletes for making the RMS Cheer Team!!

Ailea McCombs

Ashlyn Dickerson

Brooke Jensen

Chelsea Greenbaum

Brynley Brobston

Emeerson Knight

Evelyn Bisogno

Hattie Hungate

Julianne Savino

Lexi Greenbaum

Lily Stettler

Maeve Grinsell

Nathalie Reams

Nora Nguyen

Presley Krapf

Ruthie Baird

Sofia London

Taylor Mashore

• Dear Robious Family,

We are in need of a few items to help fill our Raider Relief Closet. The items we are most in need of are Backpacks, Earbuds, Headphones, Loose Leaf Paper, and Colored Pencils. Our students will greatly appreciate any donations. You can drop off donated items in the PTA bin outside the main office.

Thank you for all your support to the Robious Family.

• Gifted testing will occur in November-December 2021 for current Robious MS students. Parents and teachers interested in having their students tested for gifted program/services should complete the Gifted Testing Online Referral Form prior to October 27. If you cannot complete the online form, please call Melanie Smith at ext. 6226.

• Yearbook Club is looking for new members for the upcoming school year! All 8th graders are welcome to join. We are looking for photographers, writers, reporters and designers! If you are interested, please see Ms. Puccia in room 265 for more information or fill out this survey! https://bit.ly/RobiousYearbook

• Adult Volunteers Needed: Tuesday, 9/14, 7:40am-9:30 am

RMS students are getting new Chrombooks! The school is in need of adult volunteers to collect the old laptops and chargers and hand out the new ones. Please sign up using the link below if you are able to help for this quick volunteer shift. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4fa5ab23a31-chromebook

• A huge thank you to Rob and Karla Thompson of Eggs Up Grill Midlothian, for a successful spirit night last week. Their generosity allowed the PTSA to earn $1800 to benefit the students and staff of RMS. Also to our wonderful volunteers and families that bought tickets to support the event- we couldn’t have done it without you!

• So Close to Our Goal!

The PTSA is so close to achieving our membership and donation goals. We currently have 402 members on a goal of 500 and have received $4625 in donation to the Raider Fund on a goal of $5000. We hope to wrap up both of these goals by the end of September. You can join the PTA and donate to the Raider Fund from our website. https://robiousmiddleschool.memberhub.com

• Applications are now being accepted for students interested in a leadership position within the PTSA. Students have received information during morning announcements and applications are available from their Roundtable teachers. Completed applications are due to the office by end of day, Friday September 17^th.

• Fame Legacy is offering an exceptional athlete cheer team. This will be an inclusive team for individuals 5 and older with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. Please click here for more information.

You put the US in RobioUS!

Derek Wasnock, Ed.D.

Principal

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