RBMS Update

10/28/22

Important Dates

Saturday 10/29/22 - Volleyball

  • Leander ISD Middle School A Team Volleyball Tournament
  • @ Four Points MS


Saturday 10/29/22 - 6th Grade Super Saturday for HB4545 Students

  • 8:45 a.m. - 12:00 noon in the RBMS cafeteria
  • more info below


Monday 10/31/22 - Volleyball game

  • 7th grade - vs. Four Points MS @ RBMS
  • 8th grade - away @ FPMS


Tuesday 11/1/22 - Football game

  • 7th grade - vs. Danielson MS - away @ Glenn HS
  • 8th grade - vs. Danielson MS @ RBMS


Thursday 11/3/22 - Spinal screenings

  • 7th grade girls
  • 8th grade boys
  • see more info below


Thursday 11/3/22 - Vision and Hearing Rescreenings


Thursday 11/3/22 - Photo Make-Up Day

  • Did you miss getting your yearbook photo taken? Or do you need a retake? Yearbook retakes will take place during lunches.


Saturday 11/5/22 - Region Choir Clinic and Concert

  • at Lake Travis HS


Basketball Tryouts (both boys and girls) coming up in November

  • more info below


Mark your calendars for Theatre I class plays in November:

  • Tuesday, November 15 during 1st and 3rd periods
  • Wednesday, November 16 during 2nd and 8th periods


Friday 11/11/22 - Veterans Day Drive-Thru Parade

  • during morning drop off 8:35 a.m. - 9:05 a.m.
  • decorate your car to show your thanks and spirit
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A Note About Costumes

We think Halloween is a lot of fun, but please no dressing up for Halloween at school.

CPHS News Broadcast Kids Camp

CPHS Middle School Broadcast Camp for all LISD feeder patterns! Our award-winning broadcast students will lead and help the kids make a newscast by the end of the day.


Details:


  • Tuesday, Nov. 8 (student holiday/teacher workday) 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • 6th-8th graders
  • Snacks & Lunch Included
  • Cost is $60
  • Spots limited so sign up soon!


Parents can click here to register and pay.

6th grade super saturday for hb4545 students!

On Saturday, October 29th, RBMS will be hosting SUPER SATURDAY in the cafeteria for 6th Graders who qualify for accelerated instruction through HB4545. This session will last from 8:45am - 12:00 pm and will be a unique opportunity for 6th Graders to participate in fun, hands-on math, science, and reading activities! Please use this form to let us know if your child will be attending this session.


6th Grade Super Saturday RSVP

HB4545 Info

Lazers Pancake Breakfast

To purchase tickets to the Saturday, October 29 pancake breakfast fundraiser for the Leander ISD Lazers Special Olympics team, visit here.
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State-Mandated Spinal Screenings

State-mandated spinal screenings will take place on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022. Trained screeners will check your child for signs of spinal problems like scoliosis. 7th grade girls and 8th grade boys will be screened. The screening is simple. Screeners will look at your child's back while he or she stands and bends forward.


Important Recommendations:

• All students will have to remove their shirt for the exam.

• Girls should wear a sports bra or two-piece swimsuit top.

• Boys and girls will be screened separately and individually.

Lady Cougars Basketball Tryouts

When: 11/2, 11/3, and 11/4


Where: Big gym


What to bring: Come dressed already in shorts and a t-shirt, wear or bring court shoes, and bring a water


Details:

  1. Get dropped off in the back of the school for morning tryouts

  2. Get picked up in the back of the school for after school tryouts

  3. You must attend ALL three days in order to make team

  4. You MUST have a physical on file and ALL paperwork filled out in order to tryouts

    1. On paperwork click where it says click here

    2. Continue as a guest

    3. Fill out UIL forms packet and Emergency Card

Times:

7th grade

11/2 - 11/4 7:00am to 8:30am


8th grade

11/2 and 11/3 4:30 to 5:30

11/4 7:30am to 8:30am


If you want to tryout please fill out this google form

Basketball Tryout signup


Must be signed in with your Leanderisd google account to fill out form

RBMS Boys Basketball Tryouts

Dates & Times:

7th Grade

11/9, 11/10 & 11/11 7:15-8:45am


8th Grade

11/9, 11/10 and 11/11 4:25- 5:45pm


Details:

You must attend ALL three days in order to make team

You MUST have a physical on file and ALL paperwork filled out in order to tryouts

Click on this: paperwork, please fill out prior to trying out.

Yearbooks

Yearbooks are on sale and will be $35 until December 31st.

8th Grade Shout-Outs are also open, and customizable! Both are available at this link.

PTA Reflections Arts Program

PTA is excited to announce this year's Reflections theme - Show Your Voice! Express yourself through an original artwork in one of six categories: dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts. Be recognized for your creative talent and have the possibility to advance to district, state and national levels. Entries are due by November 4th. For more information, please visit our Reflections page on our PTA website.

Virtual Learning

Did you know that virtual learning is still offered in Leander ISD as a school of choice? If you know of a Leander ISD student that may benefit from virtual learning they are still enrolling students in grades K-8. Here is the informational flier with more details. Reach out the remotelearning@leanderisd.org with any questions.

Mental Health Minute

In an effort to promote mental health awareness and reduce the stigma of seeking help for mental health concerns, the Leander ISD Counseling Services team is excited to continue the Mental Health Minute video series. Check out this week's video discussing mindfulness.