Joe T. Robinson Middle School

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

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!

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

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 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

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.

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 Families: Monday & Tuesday Expectations Link: https://www.smore.com/fwd2c Have a Great Thanksgiving Holiday!

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 !

Here's a reminder about the virtual pivot schedule for schools and district offices next week. Hope you have a great weekend! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Pulaski County Youth Services is hosting a "Mask Up for Justice" scavenger hunt for middle & high students across the county. 15 winners will receive a sweatshirt & mask. Submit entries to mborders-hoskin@pulaskicounty.net by 5 pm Nov. 22. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Happy Educational Support Professionals Day! Thank you for your dedication to our students and families! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Our Robinson Volunteers are AMAZING! Even with limited access and following CDC guidelines, parents and community members are still volunteering in various aspects for the greater good of students and staff. Volunteers have continued a long standing tradition here at RMS…going over and beyond to make a difference. Besides actual participation in volunteering for events, Volunteers can count their travel and preparation time for each activity. If you have donated and shopped for donations for teacher gifts, luncheons/breakfasts, etc.; it all counts towards hours. Please take the time to complete the PALS form for documentation of hours contributed. If you would rather email your hours, email to: tscott4418@pcssd.org Please have your hours submitted by Friday 11/20/20. Thank you again for the gift of your time and making a difference. First Semester PALS Hours Cut-off Date---------------------------------------------------------Friday,Nov. 20, 2020 Include volunteer hours from 3/14/20 – 11/20/20. Sincerely, Toni Scott https://forms.gle/a1xB57petgJz4Hfo7

Volunteer winners finally received their plaques during the district's Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, November 10. Thank you, Mrs. Appiah-McNulty, for accepting these awards on behalf of our RMS volunteers! Bob Reynolds Awards are given to the individual who has contributed the most volunteer hours in the district’s middle schools and to the middle school with the most volunteer hours per student. The middle school volunteer with the most hours (453 hours) Monica Smith from Joe T. Robinson Middle School. The middle school with the most volunteer hours per student (23 hours per student) from Joe T. Robinson Middle School. Robinson Middle won the award for most volunteer hours per student last year as well.

Good Afternoon families, We regret to inform you that all basketball games 7th and 8th grade, boys and girls, have been cancelled for tonight. Please watch for future announcements regarding games to be rescheduled at a later date.

PCSSD Portal / Classlink Update: The Classlink team is still working with AWS. Several other sites are experiencing similar issues with error code 500. We will continue to update you on our progress. https://status.classlink.com/#

**** REMINDER **** Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to turn in your long sleeve t-shirt order forms. You can get a color copy of the order form at the Middle school front office. Payment must be turned in with the order form. Questions: mmcigbbony9081@pcssd.org

The PCSSD portal, managed by Classlink, is currently down nationwide. Classlink is investigating the issue and we will update as soon as have more details. You can follow status updates here: status.classlink.com. Thank you for your patience.

According to Classlink, all logins into the PCSSD portal are now working. Classlink identified the issue and will continue to monitor the system. Thank you for your patience this morning! Status Updates: https://status.classlink.com/#

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. This year's theme is Taking Care of Youth Who Have Diabetes. Tips include manage blood glucose levels, healthy habits, stay prepared for emergencies & seek mental health support if needed.

Submit your virtual learning, candid friend shots, sports and club photos today for the 2021 Robinson Middle School Yearbook. Just follow these simple instructions!