News & Notes
February 2021
A.I. Root Middle School
330.636.3500
Attendance
330.636.3504
Website: www.medinabees.org
Location: 333 West Sturbridge Drive, Medina, OH, USA
Twitter: @AIRootMiddleSc1
Upcoming Calendar Events
March 4 - Picture Retakes
March 11 - Early Release
March 12 - No School (Teacher In-Service)
March 26 - End of Nine Weeks
National Junior Honor Society
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is a program that promotes the recognition of students who reflect outstanding accomplishments in the areas of scholarship, character, leadership, citizenship, and service. After winter break, we will begin the application process to become a member of the nationally recognized program. You will be able to find more detailed information about requirements on the A.I. Root counseling website:
https://www.medinabees.org/Page/1384
The website outlines requirements such as Leadership, Character, School Service, and Community Service, as well as the other requirements for eligibility.
Any student that has attended A. I. Root for at least 1 full semester is eligible to apply to become a member of the National Junior Honor Society. Students are required to have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher after one semester but Grade Point Average alone does not qualify a student for NJHS.
It is highly recommended that any student who is interested in NJHS begin setting up community service and leadership opportunities. Due to Covid, we understand that this may look different for everyone. We have changed the requirements to join. Please look over the activity form/application for details.
In our continued efforts to develop our students, we encourage them to present questions relating to the NJHS directly to Mrs. Crane or Mrs. Miller. Students must fill out their own application. It is highly recommended that parents proofread their child’s paperwork, as they complete the process. Please contact Kristi Crane, School Counselor, if you have any further questions regarding National Junior Honor Society at 330-636-3500.
Spread Kindness Week
Feb. 8 - Feb. 12
Monday - Twin Day
Tuesday - Crazy Socks Day
Wednesday - Pajama Day
Thursday - Decorative face mask day
Friday - Medina Day
Sponsored by Root Student Council
1st Semester MODA Students
If your child was a MODA student first semester and he or she has not completed all first semester courses, students will be given until the end of the 3rd quarter to complete these courses. Any first semester MODA course that is not completed by the end of the 3rd quarter (March 26) will receive a final grade based on course completion at that time. Please check your child's Apex dashboard or a recent parent progress report to determine if your child needs to complete Apex courses from the first semester. Contact Mr. Mattie with questions.
Yearbook Ordering
It's yearbook time! We have been working hard to make this year’s A. I. Root Middle School yearbook a great one! Each page is filled with friends, photos, and fun memories!
Order your child’s copy today by clicking on this link and using our school’s Yearbook ID Code: 12301221. Yearbooks this year will be $20 each. The deadline to order is Friday, March 12th.
School Picture Retakes
Picture Retakes
March 4, 2021
Ordering Information:
mylifetouch.com
Picture Day ID: EVT3GTGWT
Washington D.C. - 8th Grade Trip
May 5-7, 2021
The 8th grade student's DC trip has been rescheduled for May 5-7, 2021. All information for the trip can be accessed through the student's Google Classroom. Students should log on to Google Classroom and use the class code lakzkvp to join. This platform will be used to make announcements, as well as stay in communication with those participating in the trip.
All money for the trip is due by March 5, 2021. We will be using payforit.net for payment, students can also drop off checks in the main office. We will be using teacher/staff chaperones and travel agent representatives for the trip. For questions please contact Kevin K. Amburgy (DC Coordinator) at amburgyk@medinabees.orgReturn to School Reminders
Arrival / Dismissal
- Procedures have not changed.
- Arrival reminder: No students will be permitted to enter the building until 7:25 a.m. regardless of weather conditions, so please plan and dress accordingly.
- 1st period begins at 7:40 a.m.
- Dismissal procedures begin at 2:10 p.m.
- Dismissal has not changed please refer to Return to School Procedures link above.
Quarantined Students
Visitors
- The building is still closed to outside visitors.
- All meetings will be held virtually.
- Families will not be able to drop off food for students. Lunch is free and available for all students.
Recess
- Students will be permitted to go to lockers before lunch/recess in order to pick up coats for outdoor recess.
- We will have outdoor recess, weather permitting, anytime the temperature is above 20 degrees.
- Please dress appropriately !!!