RMS Knightly News
Week of February 5th, 2024
Hello RMS Knights and Families
February's Honor the Castle theme is "Practicing Positivity; Celebrating Diversity". This week’s Mindset Monday Message for the week of February 5th, states, “In diversity there is beauty and there is strength."-Dr. Maya Angelou.
Click here for video of this week's mindset monday message.
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Email: huston.julian@fraserk12.org
Website: https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/RMSHome
Location: 33500 Garfield Road, Fraser, MI, USA
HONOR THE CASTLE PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MONTH-February's Honor the Castle theme is "Practicing Positivity; Celebrating Diversity".
In our increasingly interconnected world, learning openness and appreciating differences are important to many aspects of building community and learning from other. In honoring February's theme, we have a few happenings for our students to participate in.
As of our February 1st and continue through the month of February, we will remind our Knights to be on the lookout for daily information about African American History makers included through our daily student email in honor of Black History Month.
Calling all students- Any student who would like to be a part of our morning announcements in sharing how you say “Good morning” in a different language, should sign up at the link below. Those students will take part in starting our day at RMS by saying Good morning over the PA during the month of February.
Our RMS family is unique and we want to know more about each and every one of our students and staff. We will be asking our students to talk with their family or any other special adults in their life about your family roots. The students will complete the form below to add their marker to the world map. If they do not know the city, the student can enter the state or country where their family originates. We invite our Knights to participate in our This is Us! Map so we can explore our roots
Add your marker to the map to show where you or your family members are from. Just complete this form: This is Us! Information Form To view the map: CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RMS MAP
Star Student of the Month
We are looking forward to honoring our January Star Students this Thursday, February 8th. Students who will be recognized will receive their invite and email reminder on Monday, February 5th.
This week's Second Step lesson for the week of February 5th
7th Grade -Lesson 10: Refraining Unhelpful Thoughts
Summary- In this week’s lesson, our 7th grade Knights will learn ways to reframe unhelpful thoughts into helpful thoughts.
At home question to share with your 7th grade knight-
Ask your Knight to explain the difference between helpful and unhelpful thoughts. Tell your Knight about an unhelpful thought you had today and how you were able to change it to a helpful thought. Ask your Knight if they had an unhelpful thought and how you can support them in changing it to a helpful thought.
8th Grade- Lesson 10: Where Does Stress Come From?
Summary- In this week’s lesson, our 8th grade Knights will learn where stress comes from, identify stressors in their life, and examine which stressors they can control.
At home question to share with your 8th grade knight-
Ask your Knight if they have any stressors they can’t control. Discuss what they do have control over.
Student Council Sponsored Candy Grams
Student Council will be hosting a Valentine's Day Dance on Friday, February 16th
RMS NJHS Annual Little Caesars Fundraiser until 2-15-24
February's Knight Shift meeting dates
Knight Shift Information
The Knight Shift after-school homework club (designated Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:05pm-4:00pm in the media center)
*Students who attend the Knight Shift must arrange for transportation home after 4pm.
The Knight Shift -“The time period after a long day of work to organize, to prepare, and to be ready for success!”
All Noble Knights are invited to attend the Knight Shift…If they have:
Homework assignment(s) to complete- Individual tables area
A group project needs to be worked on - Collaboration stations area
A quiet location to read - Flexible seating area
Please note- Outside purchased food and beverages are not permitted during the Knight Shift session.
The Knight Shift will be staffed by RMS staff member(s) during each sessions.
February's Knight shift days are
Tuesday, 2/6th
Thursday, 2/8th
Tuesday, 2/13th
Thursday, 2/15th
Thursday, 2/22nd
Tuesday, 2/27th
Thursday, 2/29
Come out and cheer on the Stallions Hockey Team at their home games this week
8th Graders - Varsity Hockey Opportunity
RMS Green Team has 2 contests running right now
Our Green Team continues to work on making sure RMS is Green! We have 2 contests running right now. Check out the Logo Design Contest and the Comic Contest. You can pick up logo papers in the media center. Last year, an RMS student won the county contest with her logo! All submissions are due on Feb. 12. You can turn them in on paper to Mrs. Descamps (media center) or digitally at shannon.descamps@fraserk12.org
RMS Amazon Care Closet efforts continues through the remainder of the school year
We are pleased to announce the establishment of the Amazon Care Closet at Richards Middle School. The Amazon Care Closet is a dedicated space where students in need can access essential items such as toiletries, snacks, and other basic necessities. This initiative aims to support our students by addressing their basic needs, ensuring they can focus on their education without the added stress of lacking essential supplies.
The Amazon Care Closet is a convenient and discreet resource for our students. It is stocked with variety of items, including but not limited to:
- Toiletries (such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and feminine hygiene products)
Snacks (non-perishable food items)
Basic school supplies (notebooks, pens, pencils)
We understand that students may face challenges both inside and outside of the classroom, and we believe that providing these basic necessities can make a significant impact on their well-being and academic performance. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where every student can thrive, regardless of their circumstances.
If you are interested in donating items, please access the Amazon Care Closet link here. Donations will be sent directly to Richards Middle School. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Skladanowski directly.
We believe that the Amazon Care Closet will positively impact our school community and ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed. We encourage you to share this information with your child and let them know that this resource is available to support their needs. Thank you for your continued support of our school and our mission to create a nurturing and inclusive environment for all students.
Guest Teachers Needed around the district
Check the "Student Success Resource" Below for more useful info.
Over 40 RMS 8th grade Knights completed the NAEP this week
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)—a congressionally mandated assessment that is administered by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) that consists of printed and digital assessments in various subject areas. The assessment results contributes to our Nation’s Report Card that provides results on our students' performance across the country. We are grateful for our knights who participated in taken the NAEP.
Our Student Council Candy Grams Fundraiser continues through 2-14-24
Thank you to our Knights who have purchased a candy gram already and have contributed to these fundraiser efforts.
Learning about the different types of waves in Science 8
Our RMS and FHS Be Nice Groups teaming up for a great cause!
Our RMS and FHS Be Nice Groups earned a $10,000 "Shut Out Bullying" donation from the Detroit Red Wings and Planet Fitness.
RMS Week 18 Castle Crew Members of the Week
Congratulations to 8th Grader Justin S and 7th Grader Naomi W. on being named this week's Castle Crew Members of the week.
2023-24 Meals Information
Families are still asked to complete the Education Benefits Form, as this information is used for district funding.
Breakfast and Lunch are FREE for all students for the 2023-2024 school year.
We encourage everyone to participate. You are still welcome to send your child with a lunch from home if you would prefer.
Honor the Castle by respecting others, modeling responsibility, and making safe choices.
Gleaners Mobile Food Pantry
We are excited to announce that we have extended our partnership with Gleaners through the school year!
They will continue to be set up in the FHS Klein Road parking lot from 9-11 a.m.on the following dates:
2/8, 2/22, 3/7, 3/21, 4/4
This is a drive-up service that allows our families to remain in their vehicles and pick up a box of grocery-type items.
The Gleaners Mobile Food Pantry will continue bi-weekly pending no closures for inclement weather.
For more information CLICK HERE
Outside Food and Beverage Policy
Outside food delivery is a safety concern. We do not want to have strangers and people that we do not know coming to our buildings with delivery bags. It also is a workload issue for office personnel. Managing multiple food deliveries during lunchtime becomes an additional responsibility for our office staff.
The District works hard to provide a variety of healthy, good-tasting food in its cafeterias, and students are always free to bring their own lunch to school. We will continue to follow our past practice of making sure students receive lunch if they forget to bring one from home.
Upcoming Athletic Games/Events
New Events Coming Soon!
REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE
1. All students interested in trying out for a fall sports team must hand in a completely filled out 2023-24 MHSAA Physical Form or have one on file with the Athletic Department (dated after April 15, 2023) prior to participating. If a physical being handed in by the student is not completely filled out (missing signatures/spaces left blank), student will be held out of participating in tryouts until the physical is returned, completely filled out on both sides, to the Athletic Department or coach.
MHSAA Physical Form:
https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/cms/lib/MI02212020/Centricity/Domain/81/Sports%20Physical%20Form.pdf
2. Prior to trying out, all students must have completed the online FamilyID registration. You will fill out the form for the sport and grade level you are trying out for. If this on line registration is not completed, the student will be held out of participation until it is completed.
FamilyID Instructions:
RMS Family Reg Instructions 2023-24.docx
If you have any questions, please contact the Athletic Director, Shane Redshaw at shane.redshaw@fraserk12.org or Athletic Secretary, Deborah Rinehart at Deborah.rinehart@fraserk12.org
To provide the most effective process for entering and exiting Richards Middle School, we need our families consistent help in observing the below traffic expectations:
- Our RMS bus loop is only to be used by emergency vehicles and our district’s school buses between the hours of 7:15 am through 4:00 pm.
- To help with our daily traffic flow, please follow our painted traffic arrows in our parking lot.
- In supporting our traffic flow for entering and exiting for all vehicles, please observe no standing, parking, waiting and stopping in the parking lot aisle ways.
- When exiting Richards Middle School at dismissal time, please utilize either our RMS Garfield exit, FHS Garfield exit or FHS Klein exit.
Please be aware of students, families and guests who are walking in our parking lots by obeying traffic laws, regulating your speed, and following the traffic direction arrows. Images can be found below. Please no parking or standing where you see a red x.
Our district security personnel will communicate these expectations to our families when needed. Thank you for your support with keeping RMS a safe travel area for everyone on campus.
PLEASE BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR ADDITIONAL SIGNS ALONG THE DROP OFF LANE TO HELP DIRECT TRAFFIC FLOW!
Attention students who utilize the crosswalk to walk over Garfield Road
This is a reminder to our students to ensure that you are using the appropriate area to cross the street to get to the other side of Garfield. Please see pictures below for reference of our crosswalk signs and striped area by the Richards Middle School Electronic Board. We want our students to make sure they are looking both ways and being aware of vehicles traveling on Garfield. Always wait to cross this crosswalk when the road is clear to do so.
We thank you for always being aware of your safety and traveling vehicles as you arrive and leave RMS at this crosswalk area.
Change of Address Information
If you have recently moved, please complete the following form to update your address and upload the files needed for update: https://form.jotform.com/211594973642161