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Academies of Central Arkansas hosted its inaugural career exposure event for freshmen this week. We're thankful to businesses who exhibited virtually to speak with our students about career opportunities.We're proud to partner with Little Rock School District North Little Rock School District Jacksonville North Pulaski School District for this endeavor!
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AVID Tutors needed!
Help our Robinson Middle Senators as an AVID tutor! Must be available 2 days per week for 2-5 hours per day. Full details below.
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Good Evening Senators, Robinson Middle School will be having school picture day NEXT Friday December 11, 2020. Students will be given flyers with ordering information to come home today.
At the beginning of next week, there will be a sign up . com link sent out for virtual students to make an appointment to get photo taken as well.
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It's National Handwashing Awareness Week. There IS a proper way to wash your hands:
Wet hands w/ clean, running water (warm or cold)
Apply soap
Scrub front & back of hands, between fingers, & under nails for 20 sec
Rinse hands w/ clean, running water
Dry hands using a clean towel
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Students at JOE T. ROBINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL have challenged each other to a #SenatorKindnessChallenge2020. One group of students made a poster, cards, and cookies for RMS staff members. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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November is Native American Heritage Month. Programs across the country work tirelessly to preserve the stories and heritage of the original inhabitants of the land. But some tribes are keeping traditions alive, including American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians.
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Today is World AIDS Day. Today we unite in the fight against HIV. World AIDS Day was founded in 1988 and was the first ever global health day.
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Dr. Monica Meadows is a Gifted & Talented Facilitator at College Station & Daisy Bates elementaries. She is helping other educators reach students from low-income homes by contributing to a new book, "Unlocking Potential."
https://www.pcssd.org/article/355379?org=pcssd
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It is National Handwashing Awareness Week. According to the CDC we should watch our hands before AND after:
- Touching your eyes, nose, or mouth
- Touching your mask
- Entering and leaving a public place
- Touching a surface that may be frequently touched by other people
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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
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Dear RMS Parents and students,
This is just a friendly reminder that students are to bring their own water bottles to school each day. There are fountains for bottles to be refilled during the day. The office will provide disposable water bottles on a limited basis for those students who accidentally forget to bring one.
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Dear RMS Parents -
The Boys and Girls basketball game for tonight has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconveniences caused. Our goal is always safety and security of all students and staff. Upcoming game information will come from the coaches.
Thanks,
RMS Team
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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!
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PCSSD will offer a full-time, 100% online school for students in K-12 next school year (different than our virtual template this year). DRIVEN Virtual Academy will provide flexibility with self-paced options, mentoring programs, and more. If you are interested in DRIVEN Virtual Academy, please complete this survey: https://forms.gle/7QyEFXtzrcec8kMFA
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November is Native American Heritage Month. Some well known inventions by Native Americans include anesthetics and topical pain relievers, corn, and kayaks. But some lesser known contributions include syringes, cable suspension bridges, hammocks, baby bottles, and mouthwash.
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November is Child Safety Protection Month. There are some important steps to take to keep children safe outside like checking play areas to ensure lawn equipment, tools, or other yard items, like branches, are put away to prevent injury. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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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!
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RMS Families:
Monday & Tuesday Expectations Link:
https://www.smore.com/fwd2c
Have a Great Thanksgiving Holiday!
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Here's a reminder about the virtual pivot schedule for schools and district offices next week. Hope you have a great weekend!
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Attention parents :
Please know that interium reports will be mailed to you this week. So please on the look out for it. You may also access HAC or Schoology for student interium grades and details.
Have a wonderful day !
Go Senators !