Friday Focus

Frances C. Richmond Middle School

Friday, November 15, 2019

 

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

Wow, November is going fast!  We have one full week before our Thanksgiving holiday, and it will be a full week.  Join us Tuesday for our Choral concert, and plan to come back on Friday for the Fall talent show.  Rehearsals for both are in full swing, and the talent is spectacular.  

Even in this short week I have witnessed many of the things that make RMS a special place.  A teacher and student collaborating on an independent project outside the scope of a class, teachers covering for each other as the first cold of the winter descended upon us, students stopping by the front office to sing happy birthday, and numerous acts of kindness student to student.  Have a wonderful weekend, and stay warm. 

Warmly,

Tim Boyle
Principal
@TimBoyle_RMS
timboyle@hanovernorwichschools.org

Anissa Morrison
Associate Principal
anissamorrison@frms.org
@AnissaVT

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RMS News

 

Fall Concert

This coming Tuesday, November 19th, the 7th and 8th Grade Choruses will present their Fall Concert. The show starts at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. Performers should meet in the chorus room at 6:30 PM for warm-ups. Concert Dress is All Black with a Splash of Color. If you have any questions, please email joshhall@hanovernorwichschools.org. We are looking forward to a wonderful evening of music.

 

Congratulations to RMS students

The RMS Music Department congratulates these students for being accepted into the NH Honors Festival being held in March. This is a huge honor. Well done!

*Oscar Solberg, Baritone Horn 

*Diego Lee, Flute 

*Stephanie Holmes, Flute

 

 

More Congratulations!

 

We need to clear some room in the Robotics trophy case.   RMS sent 3 teams to the regional robotics tournament, and 2 have qualified for the state tournament on December 7th.  Team City Sloths finished 4th in the Robot Game. Team E-Scapers earned the core values award, and Team Build Guild won the Robot Performance award as well as the Grand Champion Award!  Congratulations to the teams and thank you to the students, coaches, and faculty representative Ms. Warkentein for representing RMS is such a wonderful way.  

City Sloths - Coaches Rajneesh Jain, Boro Menkov, Rob Harris.  Team Member CJ Harris, Jasper Holtzheimer, Nandeesh Jain, Pablo Martin-Asencio, Safir Mehra, Ray Menkov, Krrish Misha, Henry Ruth.

City E-Scapers - Coaches Joe Robers, Karen O’Hern, Teal Parker.  Team Members Jane Cowie, Olivia Grabinski, Noah Gregorio-deSouza, Ben Hourdequin, Meghan O’Hern, Ryan O’Hern, Will Parker, Madison Roberts. 

Build Guild - Coaches Ben Valentino, Stephen Lee, Paul Novosad.  Team Members Chris Chor, Zabava Halchenko, Allyson Lee, Diego Lee, Isaac Novosad, Alex Orsino, Alex Valentino, Andrew Valentino, Anjan Yallamanchilli

 

Pets for Vets thanks RMS

Thank you to everyone who took part in our change drive for Veterans Day.  We were able to donate $650 to Pets for Vets. Thank you to all who took part, and thank you to our veterans. 

 

New Attendance Email

We are trying to streamline our attendance email, and as a result we have a new email address for absences.  In the future please email: rmsattendance@hanovernorwichschools.org

With any and all attendance issues.  Thank you.  

 

Need Ugly Sweaters!

The "Ugly Sweaters" elective is still seeking sweater donations - all sizes and colors.  Ninety students will be creating designs on existing sweaters this quarter!  Please look through your closets. Sweatshirts and fleeces accepted, as well.  Thank you. Sweaters can be sent to the office, we will make sure Ms. Luce gets them.

 

After School Study

NO after school study the week of November 25th.  Monday is Turkey Bowl, and Tuesday begins our homework free Thanksgiving.  

 

Volunteer News 

Stay tuned for more volunteer opportunities in the weeks to come. 

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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

 

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Upcoming important dates

Tuesday, November 19th - 7 pm - RMS Fall Choral Concert

Friday, November 22nd - 7 pm - RMS Talent Show

Monday, November 25th - 3 pm - RMS Turkey Bowl

 

All School News and Events (RMS website has a calendar with events and dates/times)

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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.  This article can help you join those discussions with your student.