"These are a few of my favorite things" from Ms. Irby at ROBINSON MIDDLE: Students in our language arts class are 'lighting up the holidays' with kind words. The students did a writing assignment about being holiday lights to those around them. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Dear RMS Families,
Please note that there has been a change to our MEGA-Fest Celebration. Due to the high numbers of Covid -19 cases in Arkansas, we have made some changes that will be in the best interest of students and staff. The biggest change is that we will not be in the gym for the celebration. We will live stream the performances and activities in the gymnasium and students will watch the performances in the classrooms or at home virtually (please see the link below). We still intend to have concessions as well as movie time. Concessions will be in the cafeteria and students have a good understanding of guidelines to follow when they are eating. Students that have bought tickets already will receive concession items (hot dogs and sweet treats). Below is our schedule and we will have door prizes throught-out the celebration. With this shift, it does allow both online and face to face students a chance to be a part of the event. Thanks for understanding, it should be a fun celebration! Have a great night.
Link For Live Stream- https://youtu.be/0lRzBjaQVfw
Please Read & Share With Your Child.
MEGA Fest Change Update Link: https://www.smore.com/c9fq0
December Newsletter Link: https://www.smore.com/p6dqm
We hope you all had a great day!!!
Please remember to wear green tomorrow!
Tuesday is wear green for Grinch Day.
Wednesday : It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas - wear Christmas attire. (Christmas socks, shirts, sweatshirts, reindeer antlers, etc. )
Thursday : Christmas vacation . . . wear Hawaiian theme shirts
Friday : Twas the night before Chirstmas (wear Christmas pajamas)
Attention Parents and students.
The basketball game for tonight vs Stuttgart has been cancelled.
RMS Families,
Our end of the semester MEGA Fest will be held on Friday, December 18th after lunch. Each grade level will have a festival in the gym where there is abundant space to maintain social distancing and adhere to CDC guidelines. Each grade level will also enjoy a holiday movie spectacular. Tickets for MEGA Fest are only $2.00. Tickets will be entered for a chance to win prizes. Students can purchase tickets before school in the office or during lunch. Tickets will be sold this week December 14th through December 18th. Please bring the exact amount to avoid multiple exchanges. It will be spectacular and MEGA fun!
The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, Winrock International, & PCSSD are partnering to challenge students to be innovators. This event challenges students across Arkansas in the field of science & technology.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/363066?org=pcssd
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Good evening Robinson families,
This is a reminder that tomorrow is school picture day. These photos will be used for the yearbook.
Our yearbook volunteers need your with snapshots for the yearbook!
Please submit your photos for the yearbook from your phone by following these instructions
1. Search Balfour Image Share in your app marketplace.
2. Downlown the app and creat your account:
3. Enter your name, email and our project number 101280 .
4. Check your email for a confirmation code. Enter the code, select a username & password to complete your registration.
OR
upload photos from your computer; go to images.balfour.com
Happy Hanukkah! Today is the first of an 8-day Jewish celebration commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem during 2nd century B.C. It is celebrated with the lighting of the menorah, traditional foods, games and gifts. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Human Rights Day. This year's theme is Recover Better - Stand Up for Human Rights and focuses on the need to build back better by ensuring Human Rights are central to recovery efforts.
The Central Arkansas Library System and Be Mighty are partnering to provide free food for families in need. Reservations need to be made by 5 p.m. tonight for pick up Friday or Saturday. To make reservations, call 501-918-3031 (English) or 501-320-5785 (Spanish).
The career development class at JOE T. ROBINSON MIDDLE encourages 8th graders to research potential careers, learn how to find job openings and apply for a job, as well as personal finance and budgeting.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/363970?org=pcssd
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
RMS Families,
Our end of the semester MEGA Fest will be held on Friday, December 18th after lunch. Each grade level will have a festival in the gym where there is abundant space to maintain social distancing and adhere to CDC guidelines. Each grade level will also enjoy a holiday movie spectacular. Tickets for MEGA Fest are only $2.00. Tickets will be entered for a chance to win prizes. Students can purchase tickets before school in the office or during lunch. Tickets go on sale Thursday, December 10th through Thursday, December 17th. Please bring the exact amount to avoid multiple exchanges. It will be spectacular and MEGA fun!
The Little Rock Zoo is opening their Zoofari Virtual Winter Break Camp this December so that students can continue learning while away from school for a couple of weeks. Find out more information at: https://www.pcssd.org/article/355473?org=pcssd
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day to recognize the 2,403 people killed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The USS Arizona & USS Utah were destroyed in the attack. The USS Shaw (pictured) was hit with 3 bombs, but salvaged, repaired, & returned to combat in Aug. 1942.
Looking for fun, socially distanced holiday activities? Check out this list of places to see holiday lights in central Arkansas from Little Rock Family: https://www.littlerockfamily.com/post/27930/places-to-see-holiday-lights-in-central-arkansas
It's National Handwashing Awareness Week. The CDC has a Life is Better with Clean Hands campaign encouraging adult to make handwashing part of their everyday life, along with encouraging parents to wash their hands to set a good example for their kids.
A NOTE from PTO :
We want to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to all of our RMS teachers and staff. To show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication this first semester, the PTO will be providing a "gift card buffet" at the Holiday Luncheon on December 8th. Each and every staff person will have the opportunity to choose a gift card from the buffet. We are asking parents to please donate for this specific purpose. You do NOT need to purchase the cards yourselves - PTO will take care of the purchases.
To participate, please visit our PTO store (https://Robinson-middle-pto.square.site). Or you may send an envelope to school with marked "PTO Teacher Appreciation" and have your student bring it to the front office. $20 will purchase 1 gift card, but any donation amount is appreciated! All donations will go directly toward Teacher Appreciation.
Please note that this program is taking the place of our traditional Adopt-a-Teacher program as we adapt to COVID. We will offer a similar opportunity in the Spring as well. Fingers crossed we can return to Adopt-a-Teacher next year!
We LOVE our teachers and staff - thank you for helping us show them we care!
RMS December Newsletter Link Below:
Link: https://www.smore.com/pn92q
Please read it to be familiar with what is taking place at RMS!
Have a great Friday.
The Arkansas Department of Education is partnering with Nettleton STEAM School in Jonesboro to offer Arkansas students a unique opportunity to witness a conversation with astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Learn more about the event here:
http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?Id=4606
It's National Handwashing Awareness Week. The CDC encourages the use of hand sanitizer when soap and water is not available. When using hand sanitizer, apply the gel product and rub hands together covering hands and fingers until dry. This should take around 20 seconds.
