Dear RMS Community:
The time has come to push pause for a moment. Q3 is over, Q4 just beginning. We know that after April break the pace of school will once again seem to accelerate - testing for 6th and 7th graders, beginning for planning for next year academically, and navigating all the changing protocols in pursuit of an 8th grade celebration. But for today, and the next week, we are paused.
We are asking teachers and students to unplug, descreen, connect with each other, and simply do what is needed to recharge. School will be closed, emails put on hold, and anxiety hopefully assuaged. Please enjoy the break, remembering our protocols that help keep us safe.
Thank you once again to our great teachers, students, and parents who demonstrate true caring for each other and the community. Enjoy some rest, a good book, some sunshine, and we look forward to seeing everyone in after break.
Please be safe, stay well, and take care of each other.
Warmly,
Tim Boyle
Principal
Anissa Morrison
Associate Principal
Important Dates
Week of April 12th - Spring Break
Week of April 19th - 6th and 7th Grade State Testing
April 28th and May 5th - Testing - Remote Academy - (Link to full Schedule Here)
April 29th - Community Equity Training sponsored by the PTO.
RMS News
Incredible 8th grade presentations.
Check out the combination of art and poetry created by Ms. Hadden’s classes.
NH Covid Vaccine Eligibility
Anybody 16 years of age or older can go online to https://www.vaccines.nh.gov/ to register (or call 2-1-1 if no internet access)
VT Covid Vaccine Eligibility
Materials Still Needed
Thanks to a very generous grant from the Friends of Hanover/Norwich schools we are in the process of supplementing our woodworking tool supply. Lumber, however, remains difficult to come by. We are searching for “clean” (no nails please) kiln or air dried hardwood. We can use almost anything. Check out the decorative piece his classes are creating for RMS, using a combination of Math, design, and woodworking skills. (look at the back of the picture)
Yearbook Photos
Please submit unmasked photos of your students (and baby pictures of the 8th graders) to Kate Bates before May 1st.
Volunteer News
Students - Need a tutor? Would your student benefit from on-line tutoring from your peers?
Tutoring - Can you help? Is your student interested in tutoring virtually? I will match all peer-tutoring requests individually and will connect them as soon as there is a suitable match.
If the answer is yes to either of the above, please contact me. Please be advised that all tutoring will be remote at this time, and that all minors, either their parent or legal guardian, are required to complete the Parent Consent Form for on-line tutoring.
Thank you
Emma Cottage
District Volunteer Coordinator
RMS CAFE
Please remind students that due to COVID restrictions they are not allowed to serve themselves food in the Cafe. Lately student touching of food has increased our spoilage (we cannot serve food if it has been touched by a student). The cafe is amazing, but runs on a small margin, and waste is a real problem. Going forward, students who touch food in line will be required to buy that food item...Please, let’s do our part to help Chef Austin and the awesome crew.
Price List - April Menu is here.
If you have any questions, please contact Austin Jacobs
RMS does offer a lunch program for families who may need assistance or special needs. Please contact Robin Morley-Ploof in the office for more information.
RMS Health Office Updates
Prescription Medications
Does your child need to take a prescription medication during school hours? Students must keep all prescription medications in the health office and have a signed medication form as well. The medication form and additional information can be found here: Health Office Website
Parent Resources
Links to parent resources aimed specifically at Middle School aged students.
How to talk to your student about gender
RMS is committed to building an inclusive school environment, and beginning discussions around identity for all students. The following article can help you join those discussions with your student.
How to build resilience during the pandemic
Mt. Ascutney Prevention Digest
Full Newsletter - Topics include:
LGBTQ Perspectives: New documentary series that helps us understand gender, pronouns, and how to be more supportive of LGBTQ+ people, and more.
Military Family Support: VT is deploying 1,000 service members in 2021, learn how we can support the families locally.
DATA: See 2018/2019 National Survey on Drug Use & Health (NSDUH) data and how VT citizens age 12+ compare to the Nation and to the rest of the Northeast.
RESOURCES: APRIL is Alcohol Awareness Month! Here we share helpful tools. Farmers to Families” Food Boxes: This program is continuing through April.
LGBTQ Perspectives: New documentary series that helps us understand gender, pronouns, and how to be more supportive of LGBTQ+ people, and more.
Military Family Support: VT is deploying 1,000 service members in 2021, learn how we can support the families locally.
DATA: See 2018/2019 National Survey on Drug Use & Health (NSDUH) data and how VT citizens age 12+ compare to the Nation and to the rest of the Northeast.
RESOURCES: APRIL is Alcohol Awareness Month! Here we share helpful tools. Farmers to Families” Food Boxes: This program is continuing through April.
