Joe T. Robinson Middle School

The summer slide overwhelmingly impacts kids from lower income families more than others. It is reported that by the end of the 5th grade, students from lower income families are often 2.5 years behind their peers. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

LAST CHANCE!! The final collection date for Chromebooks is Thursday, June 11 from 4-6 pm. To avoid any late fees, please drop off the device, charger, and bag at SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE, ROBINSON MIDDLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH or MAUMELLE HIGH. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Teachers spend valuable classroom time at the beginning of each school year to catch up students who have fallen behind where they should be. It can take 4-6 weeks to re-teach students the material they forgot. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Dear RMS Families, This is a follow-up to our Facebook Post on June 3, 2020. As we indicated, a former student of ours, Kaleb Campbell, who transferred from us in January recently passed away. As you know, our thoughts and prayers are with Kaleb’s family and friends. Therefore, our school team will be available to support students in need of counseling. If your child did know Kaleb and is having a hard time, please contact our school staff through the designated staff emails (below) to set up individualized counseling via virtual hangouts. Thank you and have a good Sunday. Staff Available For Supports: Mrs. Andrea Mixon (Counselor) amixon8469@pcssd.org Mrs. Appiah-McNulty (Principal) ymcnulty8711@pcssd.org Ms. Bobbie Banks (Assistant Principal) bbanks@pcssd.org Mr. John Bagby (Assistant Principal) jbagby@pcssd.org

By the time students get to high school, the learning loss caused by the summer slide can create a performance gap of 2-5 years. But simply practicing some skills will keep your student sharp heading into next year. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

The summer slide is real and students can lose more than 2.5 months of math skills, 2 months of reading skills, and multiple grade levels of abilities without putting what they have learned this list year to practice. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Registration is still open! Families with students returning to Joe T. Robinson Middle must register. Registration information can be found online at pcssd.org/register. If you have questions, please contact Darlene Smith at dsmith2862@pcssd.org.

Many students have already closed their books and won't open them again until school is back in session. This puts kids at risk of falling behind and lower standardized test scores. We will provide facts and tips to avoid the summer slide here. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Superintendent Dr. Charles McNulty and Shawn Burgess, assistant superintendent for human resources, discuss what it will look like for PCSSD to reopen for students in fall 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idmzAgdSNdE #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Congratulations to all our students from the superintendent's Cabinet at PCSSD! You are officially finished with the 2019-2020 school year. Check out this message of appreciation for you as head into summer break. https://youtu.be/1SlonalhXOU #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Robinson Middle: RMS Families- Parents of Advisory Enrichment Students Only, As you know, because of Covid-19 we were unable to take our Enrichment field trip planned for March 13th. If you paid the $13.00 for the trip you are eligible for a refund or apply the funds to 20-21 student fees. Please advise your choice by emailing our bookkeeper Patricia Davis @ pdavis9073@pcssd.org For a refund please provide name of student and mailing address. To use for next year's fees please provide name of student. Deadline is ‪Friday, May 29th.‬   All 8th graders will automatically receive a refund. Refunds will be processed in the next 30 days. If you were not able to make it the school for locker items pick ups or chrome book drop off, we will hold another day for families to come. Please make sure you come on Wednesday, May 27th from 10:00-1:00pm. Come through the car lane and follow CDC guidelines. Issues With Registration? If you need assistance please contact Mrs. Darlene Smith, Registrar at 501.234.3962 or by e-mail  at dsmith2862@pcssd.org.

RMS Families- If you were not able to make it the school for locker items pick ups or chrome book drop off, we will hold another day for families to come. Please make sure you come on Wednesday, May 27th from 10:00-1:00pm. Come through the car lane and follow CDC guidelines. Issues With Registration? If you need assistance please contact Mrs. Darlene Smith, Registrar at 501.234.3962 or by e-mail  at dsmith2862@pcssd.org. Thank you and enjoy the weekend!!!

RMS- Today is the last day for locker item pick ups! Please stop by from now until 1:00pm. Serving all students and 6th grade! RMS Team

RMS Reminders- Celebration Link: https://youtu.be/9RtFHm8PWO8 Senator Students & Parents You have one last assignment on your Chromebook. Please make sure that you have completed the registration process for the upcoming 20-21 school year. If you need assistance please contact Mrs. Darlene Smith, Registrar at 501.234.3962 or by e-mail  at dsmith2862@pcssd.org. Thanks so much and we will see you later in the week!

RMS Celebration Link Attached! Thanks for your patience!!! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j-Xt0QKQ-xVgSE4K4NcXThDvFMG7YBQb/view?usp=sharing

Dear RMS Families, Life does not always go as planned, but at RMS we roll with the punches! Thank you for your continued patience as our team worked really hard to make this celebration special for our students. We believe that our technical issues will be resolved this evening. Grab a snack at 7:30pm and prepare for entertainment and celebration. #weareallinthistogether #staytuned

Good Afternoon- Thank you for your patience as we are having some slight difficulties with our assembly link. We plan to have the situation fixed by 3:30pm. Thank you for understanding!

RMS Pick Up- Drop Off Reminders- Please charge chromebooks completely before returning them to school. If they are not completely charged, the battery will completely die and student will not have a working chromebook to start next year. Also, if there is anything wrong with the chromebook, put a note inside it telling exactly what is wrong. Examples: keys not working, mousepad not working, not charging, etc. Schedule d Times- Tuesday, May 19th- 8th Grade Wednesday, May 20th- 7th Grade Thursday, May 21st- 6th Grade Please remain in your vehicle and staff will assist. Follow CDC guidelines. Thank you!

Five Pulaski County Special School District teachers are newly certified from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. https://www.pcssd.org/article/246726?org=pcssd #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

RMS Reminders: Drop Off-Pick Up Days Below (10:00am- 1:00pm) Please remember to bring chrome books, any text books, library books, or sporting uniforms needing to be returned. Come through the car-lines and remain in your vehicle. Tuesday, May 19th- 8th Graders Wednesday, May 20th- 7th Graders Thursday, May 21st- 6th Graders Yearbooks will arrive on June 10, 2020. When we receive them, we will send a call-out for parents to come and pick them up. We will keep you posted. Virtual Award Assembly - May 18th (2:30pm). Link will be shared prior to the event. Thanks! RMS Team