Joe T. Robinson Middle School

Happy Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning - that means 6 more weeks of winter. Do you think Phil is right?

Samuel Lee Kountz Jr., M.D. was a physician and pioneer in organ transplantation. He performed the first kidney transplant on patients who were not identical twins. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1997. #blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

RMS students and families : Attention Parents: 1. The deadline to register for Credit Recovery is Sunday, February 7, 2020. This a great opportunity for your student to recover credit that they failed the first semester. Credit Recovery will be virtual and is FREE! Please return the form mailed to you or you can complete the online registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdR5OdkM9-OTYNfTEZoHx9BjzqnQ8KqOMaj2nb8z_agkkUKqQ/viewform?gxids=7628 2. There will be a zoom band meeting on Feb 4 at 6pm? Thank you!! Band zoom meeting Feb 4@ 6pm. Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88952618193?pwd=RWw2OEJHaGQvbjBKWjU5UVoremRqQT09 Meeting ID: 889 5261 8193 Passcode: mziqv7 3. Robinson Middle School PTO invites you to participate in a Valentine’s Day Card Contest Design a card which can be given to our RMS teachers/staff/administrators! The creators of the top three cards will receive a $25 gift card to the store of their choice! TO ENTER: Pick up a card kit in the media center anytime beginning February 2nd.* Create your card and return to the media center by February 9th.** Winners announced on February 12th. *Virtual students: To make your card, cut a letter-size piece of cardstock in half, then fold it. Each entry must be returned in a Ziploc bag, with the student’s name written on a piece of paper inside. **Enter as many times as you wish. (A student can only win one prize, however). After judging, all cards will be distributed to RMS teachers, staff, and administrators.

We are so thankful to have amazing support for our students with special needs, especially sensory issues. The Arkansas Down Syndrome Association (ADSA) received a donation from Briggs Equipment to provide sensory masks for more than 100 of our students across the district. Check out the story from THV11 : https://www.pcssd.org/article/390154?org=pcssd #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

In honor of Black History Month, every day in February we'll recognize a great Arkansan who has been influential in black history. We'll highlight someone from the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame each day. arblackhalloffame.org #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Evening RMS Families! Click the link below for the February Newsletter. Have a great week!!! Link: https://www.smore.com/uv5hb

The Museum of Discovery is hosting a free and virtual program to celebrate Black History Month! A free poetry workshop will be led by Jermaine McClure on Feb. 6. Registration is required for the Poems of Freedom session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSej3Ni5eOomZUkT4BB9U5K-Mk9Imi2BT8fTdz6a5KYyAiK63w/viewform

The Museum of Discovery is hosting a free and virtual program to celebrate Black History Month! A kit will guide families through visual art projects to explore and celebrate the work of four different female African American scientists. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGq-25xgdD-ngS5_qoOVfmP4a4jSqoDw59ec_1Mo4tPzeGWg/viewform

RMS Families, To celebrate growth on Winter NWEA MAP tests, RMS Super Goal Tailgate will be held Friday, February 5, 2020 beginning at 12:30 pm. Each grade level will have a tailgate event in the parking lot and other locations where there is abundant space to maintain social distancing and adhere to CDC guidelines. Each grade level will also participate in special advisory activities. RMS Super Goal Tailgate is free to all students. However, students need to bring money for the concession stand, photo booth, and other special tailgate activities. For more information, contact Mr. Fairley, the school test coordinator, at afairley6607@pcssd.org.

Your Robinson Middle School Student's photo is featured in the 2021 Yearbook! Don't miss out on your chance to order a copy. It's the best way to remember this year's events, classmates and friends. Yearbooks are on sale now for $25 until March 2, 2021 when the price increases. Reserve your copy today at this link: https://www.balfour.com/arkansas/little-rock/robinson-middle-school ! If you have any questions please email ashley.wimberley@gmail.com Thank you Melissa McGibbony

This week is School Choice Week. Why choose PCSSD? We drive innovation in the classroom. Whether it’s WiFi on school buses or virtual classrooms, PCSSD is giving our students access to the technologies that are shaping our world. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

This week is School Choice Week. Why choose PCSSD? We strengthen our communities. A strong community centers around a sense of equity, inclusion and support that stems from each school within the Pulaski County Special School District. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

This week is School Choice Week. Why choose PCSSD? We strengthen public schools. PCSSD employs strong teachers and rigorous curriculum to improve the learning environment at every school, cultivating a sense of equity and excellence. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

***** REMINDER ***** Spirit / Cheer Club meeting will be tomorrow (Thursday 1/28/21) after school 4:05-5:00. All 6-8th grade students who are interested, please respond to the schoology questionnaire so we that can prepare and maintain proper social distancing. All students will need to be picked up at 5:00pm. Questions can be sent to mmcgibbony9081@pcssd.org

More and more PCSSD employees continue to get the COVID-19 vaccine! Check out our Facebook page for more pictures of employees from across the district getting their vaccine. Facebook Album: http://ow.ly/1V2B50DhJVu #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

This week is School Choice Week. Why choose PCSSD? We cultivate future leaders. Every student possesses the potential to become a great leader and our staff supports students in the pursuit of their passon. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Students in the UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences dental hygiene program are accepting new patients this semester. A new clinic will be opening in February to serve new patients of all ages. Call (501) 686-5733 to make an appointment. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

The Arkansas Department of Health continues to provide guidance for Arkansans who have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 and have been recommended to quarantine.

Many PCSSD teachers and staff got the COVID-19 vaccine this week (as will many more in the coming weeks). The excitement is evident knowing that normal days aren't far away. But it's still important to still wear your masks and physical distance! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

This week is School Choice Week. Why choose PCSSD? We prepare students for life. Our staff works diligently with every child to ensure he or she is prepared for life beyond the classroom and can learn in a comfortable, safe environment. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence