RBSMS Weekly Update
May 1, 2023
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School
Hello Bulldog Families,
Starting Monday, 5/1, our students will begin end-of-year assessments. Attached to this newsletter is a parent friendly assessment calendar to assist families with understanding and preparing. Please encourage your children to do their best. While some of the assessments such as FAST do not have a direct impact on our students' grade, they do have an impact on making educational decisions and measuring our students' growth. These are high stakes assessments for our students, teachers, and Stewart Middle School.
Our teachers and students have worked extremely hard this year and we are excited to see their results! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us, 813-794-6500.
Thank you for taking the time to read this week's Bulldog Bark and being our partner in your child's education.
Joshua Borders
Principal
8th Grade Photos Needed
Testing Calendar
FAST Testing Incentives
ESE Parent Survey
Please use the QR code to the Florida Department of Education's ESE Parent Survey. It is available through June 30, 2023. Please scan this code with your mobile device to take this brief survey that will provide our district with vital information about improving services and results for children with disabilities. This is not a survey intended for parents of students receiving only gifted services. The survey can also be accessed at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ESEParentSurvey.
Thank you.
Schedule for the Week
8th Grade FAST Reading 7:15-11:30
Tuesday 5/2:
6th Grade FAST Reading 7:15-11:30
Wednesday 5/3:
6th Grade FAST Math 7:15-11:30
Thursday 5/4:
7th Grade FAST Reading 7:15-11:30
Friday 5/5:
7th Grade FAST Math 7:15-11:30
8th Grade Gradventure Field Trip
MyStudent/MyPascoConnect
All parents/guardians are encouraged to have a myStudent account in order to obtain student schedules, update emergency contacts and phone numbers, monitor student’s grades, assessment scores, assignments and attendance; as well as obtain progress report and report cards. You must have a parent account to obtain communication from the school or district that is sent through the myStudent system. In addition, by having a parent myStudent account, RYCOR access is directly available through this portal to pay for events such as field trips, dances, shirts, etc... Here's how to setup a parent account:
- Go to the the Parent information page on the district website (http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/parents).
- Select Check Grades link (top left).
- Click the link to register a new account or add another student to your account.
- Follow the appropriate prompts for Registering, Add a Child or Password help.
- You will be required to enter the Parent PIN #, Student ID and Students' Birth date
RBSMS SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAC)
What is a School Advisory Council?
- The school Advisory Council is the means for community and parent involvement in and support of the schools.
- The School Advisory Council is composed of the principal, teachers, school staff, parents, business and community representatives, and secondary students.
How can I become a SAC member?
- Elected members of the School Advisory Council include teachers, educational support personnel, parents, and secondary students.
- Members are also appointed to the council by the principal to represent business and the community.
- Students serve as SAC members for a one year term.
- A chairperson is elected annually by the SAC membership.
Any parent, community business member, teacher, or student interested in serving on our SAC committee for the 2022-2023 school year--please email Ms. Johnson at rsjohnso@pasco.k12.fl.us for a nomination form. This is a great way to get involved and stay connected to your Bulldog family.
To complete a yearly volunteer application, please visit: http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/comm/volunteer/
SAVE THE DATE: The next meeting is May 11th at 2:15 p.m. in the RBSMS Media Center!
PARENTS BILL OF RIGHTS AND PARENT PORTAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The required Parents' Bill of Rights acknowledgments and consents are now viewable in the Parent Portal. Parents can find additional information to assist in making an informed decision by visiting the Parents' Bill of Rights page.
Your student's schedule and transportation information will be available to you in the portal once all acknowledgments are complete.
VISIT THE RBSMS WEBSITE
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Feel free to contact the school if you have questions.
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School
Email: jjborders@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: rbsms.pasco.k12.fl.us
Location: 38505 10th Avenue, Zephyrhills, FL, USA
Phone: (813)794-6500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RBSMS
Twitter: @RBSMSB