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Dear RMS Community:
Welcome to the new format of the Friday Focus! Thanks to the inspiration of other principals, we decided to try to update our decidedly text heavy Focus. We have moved the community interest items to the website (with a link below) in an effort to remain more current and shorten the weekly emails. Please let us know what you think.
It was a busy and wonderful week here at RMS. Thursday and Friday saw the culmination of many projects as well as colorful celebrations. All the creativity, caring, and whimsy that is RMS was on display.
We had Gourd decorating (no pumpkins - thank you to our community for honoring that request)
Door Decorating
And some yummy, creepy, baked confections.
In addition we got to witness spooky PE classes, 7th graders trying to land self designed flying crafts on an “asteroid,” 6th grade brain projects (which always amaze), 8th grade string art and maps of the silk road, and generally a school at the end of Q1 that felt light and as calm as we can be before a Halloween during an ongoing pandemic.
We will continue to chase this feeling of calm throughout the year. We have all come to realize that finding peace where we can is the key to moving forward and preparing for the uncertainty that seems to pervade everything. That finding time to celebrate with gourds and spooky cookies is just another way to focus on what we can control and enjoy what we do have.
Thank you for your support of RMS - we are 25% of the way through the year (can you believe it). This weekend please stay safe (and dry), be well, and take care of each other.
Warmly,
Tim Boyle
Principal
Anissa Morrison
Associate Principal
School News & Information
RMS Cafe
Meals to go
Our first foray into the Meals to Go realm was a great success. Thank you to Chef Austin and Seanna for working to bring our community together over food. We hope to continue this tradition eventually expanding into community dinners outside in the spring.
Love to Cook? - We are searching for some help If anyone is interested in joining Austin and his crew (part time position, during the day), we are looking for some help in our cafe. Come join the fun! https://sau70.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=257
October’s Menu Here. (Yummy stuff, including Meat Free Thursdays)
If you have any questions, concerns, or dietary restrictions 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.
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RMS Health Office Updates
Staying Home When Sick - Please keep sick students home. They may return when fever free for 24 hours without acetaminophen or ibuprofen, symptom free and/or with a negative COVID test. The NH Division of Health Service continues to recommend a low-bar for excluding and testing people with new and unexplained symptoms of COVID-19 that might indicate infection – This includes mild cold symptoms, and even singular symptoms – Both for people who are/aren’t fully vaccinated.
Covid Symptoms: *Fever or chills, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Fatigue, Muscle or body aches, Headache, New loss of taste or smell, Sore throat, Congestion or runny nose, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhea
Covid Testing Sites: NH- Alice Peck Day covid appointments Call to schedule (603) 442-5665
NH- Dartmouth Hitchcock Patients Call 603-650-1818
NH- Clear Choice MD 603-276-3261
Fairlee VT Fast Squad 5445 Lake Morey Rd. E Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Tues, Fri 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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
Volunteer News - Student Tutoring Program
Is your child interested in tutoring fellow students at HHS or RMS?
Would your child benefit from some peer tutoring? We are in need of students to sign up. Math is in high demand and we now have a few Dartmouth students available to tutor. Please contact me if you would like more information.
Volunteer Sign Up SAU 70 requires that ALL volunteers in the district complete the Volunteer Application Form.
The following link will direct you to the form, and details the Volunteer Background Check Process.
Volunteer's CLICK HERE Please reach out if you have any questions.
Thank you
Emma Cottage
SAU 70 Volunteer Coordinator
The SAU 70 district needs substitutes.
Would you like a taste of the best job in the world? We would love to have you join us occasionally in the school. If you are interested in being a substitute teacher, you can apply for the role on the SAU 70 Job Listings. Please reach out if you have any questions.
Parent Resources Links to parent resources aimed specifically at Middle School aged students.
Staying Connected with Your Teen®: Wednesdays - October 20 - November 17 from 6:30-8:30 pm via Zoom Register here. This workshop is for parents of teens to increase communication skills, improve family management, and strengthen family bonds which can help result or prevent participation in high risk behaviors. Full Flyer Here
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. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxjmcJln7VwrMGc3ZWNnbnEtVjFxZ0oxc1p3LVBYN0pnNE1B/view?usp=sharing
PTO Bulletin Board
PTO Friday Focus News for October 29, 2021
As we head toward a new month, please mark your calendars for November's PTO meeting and Coffee & Conversation event. The November PTO meeting is on Monday, November 15th at 6:30pm via Zoom.
Coffee & Conversation is your chance to hear from and talk with members of the RMS administration. November's Coffee & Conversation is Thursday, November 18th at 2:00pm in the RMS Cafe.
If you're interested in helping with coordinating and/or leading committees for the sixth and seventh grade social groups and the eighth grade social groups/graduation celebration, please email RichmondmiddleschoolPTO@gmail.com
We would love to hear your suggestions for our new, monthly event called "Topic Talks". Suggestions for topics you'd like to hear about, or suggestions of a Topic Talk you could lead, can be sent to PTO email at RichmondmiddleschoolPTO@gmail.com
Get connected! Follow the link below to easily opt in for the Digital Directory if you haven’t already! The directory is FREE and EASY, but you have to OPT-IN. Once you opt-in, your family can be in the directory and you can access the directory and the PTO website.richmondmspto.membershiptoolkit.com
Help the RMS PTO by signing up for AmazonSmiles. There is no cost to you. Click here to learn more and to sign up: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/86-3448151 You can also donate to the PTO via PayPal: https://paypal.me/FRMSPTO?locale.x=en_US Thank you to all of you who have already donated!
Have a fun and safe Halloween! -The RMS PTO
Community Interest
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