Robertsville Review
March 9th
RAMdom Student of the Week
Jacob
Jacob is one of the three students who can be found running around in the Rambo the Ram mascot costume here at RMS. When asked what his favorite part of being the mascot is, he responded, "Little kids love it, so that makes me happy."
He is a very energetic and happy guy. When asked about himself, his initial response was, "I just like to make people happy."
Jacob plays soccer, basketball, baseball and runs Track for RMS. He also be found in the STEM lab after school working with video game design, coding and forensics for TSA. He enjoys the forensics portion of his work because "he gets first hand experience with all the things you see a lot on TV."
In the future Jacob wants to attend college, but is yet undecided as so what he would like to study. He would also like to visit all over Asia, specifically China and Japan because he has family from those regions.
We wish Jacob the best and are proud to have him represent RMS in and out of the Rambo costume!
Success Starts Here - Adrian Etheridge
Years at RMS: 2003-2007
After RMS and graduating from ORHS, I attended the University at North Carolina Asheville where I graduated in four years with a BA in Art with a concentration in photography and a minor in mass communications. I shot my first wedding my sophomore year, started shooting sports for the university as well that year, and held several internships in art. While still in college I began working on my business idea, and in the fall of 2015 I went full-time into owning my own business. I now own and operate my LLC company photographing weddings and portraits, business branding and advertising, sports, and travel. I also travel extensively photographing the above and experiencing as many new places as possible.
I’ve been published in several wedding magazines as well as art publications. I have helped fifty plus businesses build their business. I shot the NCAA tournament in Brooklyn, NY. I have hosted a solo exhibition of my work at UNCA, hosted shows for my high school program, taught the value of social justice photography, and have been to and photographed nine countries. My work has been featured in the Blue Ridge Parkway brochure. I have structured my business so I can enjoy life to the fullest and help others both achieve their dreams and see their own value.
When not working, I volunteer with the local middle school, teaching students photography so that they know that a job in art is not only possible but necessary to changing and recording our society. My goal is to give these students a voice and show them how to use it to help others.
If I had to speak of a failure that has helped me to succeed, I wouldn’t have enough space to write! I have had infinitely more bad races than good that helped me learn how to race hard to achieve the GREAT race. I have taken exponentially more bad pictures than good—especially while trying to find my style. All of those bad pictures help me put the pieces together to make beautiful photos now.
If I could go back and give “younger me” words of wisdom, I would tell me that being yourself is the most underrated thing you could possibly be. Don’t put yourself in exclusionary boxes: be an athlete AND an artist AND a nurturer. Value yourself and your worth so that you not only make smart decisions but know how to value, help and encourage others as well. Always work hard and be determined-- not so others will notice you, but so you know you gave your full potential so you can achieve your goals.
Favorite memories of Robertsville Middle School: Running! Basketball! Becoming close friends with Allison Toth and Jessica Palmer and learning to “be a warrior” which is now tattooed on my rib. Discovering photography! Beating JMS in overtime in basketball and celebrating is definitely a top favorite.
News
NASA
Dr. Borchers just delivered a letter to Mr. Livesay from NASA stating Robertsville Middle School has been awarded the CubeSat Launch Initiative!
ROBERTSVILLE IS GOING TO SPACE!
RMS is the first middle school EVER to be awarded a CSLI! This is such a HUGE deal for our school. Mr. Livesay and his crew are now on a mission to get this satellite built!
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About CubeSat Launch Initiative
NASA’s CubeSat Launch initiative (CSLI) provides access to space for small satellites, CubeSats, developed by the NASA Centers and programs, educational institutions and non-profit organizations giving CubeSat developers access to a low-cost pathway to conduct research in the areas of science, exploration, technology development, education or operations.
How It Works
Through Educational Launch of Nanosatellites (ELaNa) Missions, International Space Station deployment opportunities or ride-share launches to space via existing launch services of government payloads are provided, as well as dedicated CubeSat launches from the newly selected VCLS contracts for the CubeSats selected through CSLI.
CubeSats are a class of research spacecraft called nanosatellites. The cube-shaped satellites are spacecraft size in units or U’s, typically up to 12 U (a unit is defined as a volume of about 10 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm and typically weigh less than 1.33 kg). To participate in the CSLI program, CubeSat investigations should be in alignment with NASA's Strategic Plan.
The initiative is an integrated cross agency collaborative effort led by NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate to streamline and prioritize ride share and deployment opportunities of CubeSats. CSLI opportunities are available to NASA centers, U.S. not-for-profit organizations, and accredited U.S. educational organizations. In the past, selected science investigation missions have studied Earth’s atmosphere, near earth objects, space weather and biological sciences. Technology demonstration missions have included in-space propulsion, space power, radiation testing and solar sails.
By providing a progression of educational opportunities including CSLI for students, teachers, and faculty, NASA assists the ation in attracting and retaining students in STEM disciplines. This strengthens NASA’s and the nation’s future workforce. Further, the CSLI promotes and develops innovative technology partnerships among NASA, U.S. industry, and other sectors for the benefit of Agency programs and projects. NASA thus gains a mechanism to use CubeSats for low-cost technology development or pathfinders.
Author Jason Reynolds to Visit RMS
Jason Reynolds, an award-winning author of books for children and teens, will visit Robertsville Middle School on Monday, April 2. Mr. Reynolds has written ten books for middle school readers. His novels have been recognized with such prestigious awards as the National Book Award Finalist, the Kirkus Prize, the Coretta Scott King Award, the Schneider Family Book Award, and the Walter Award. His most recent novel, Long Way Down, won a Coretta Scott King Honor, an Odyssey Honor, a Newbery Honor, and a Printz Honor at the ALA Media Awards in February. In April, he will publish a book of poetry and the third book in his Track series. To learn more about Jason Reynolds, please visit his web site at www.jasonwritesbooks.com.
While at Robertsville, he will present to all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders in the auditorium. He will also sign books. To promote Mr. Reynolds’ visit, the library will be selling copies of these books: Ghost ($5), As Brave as You ($5), Long Way Down ($12), and The Boy in the Black Suit ($7). Students who purchase a book will be invited to attend an autograph party with Mr. Reynolds. If a student bought a book at the book fair or from a bookseller, he or she may attend the autograph party as well. He/she will need to bring the book to the library to be added to the list of invited students.
Proceeds from the Scholastic Book Fair support the author visits at Robertsville. A special thanks to the RMS PTSA for providing funds to help defray the cost of Mr. Reynolds’ travel expenses.
Ensemble
On Tuesday, March 6th, the Robertsville and Jefferson middle school 8th grade ensembles performed a modern piece composed by John Mackey titled, "Lightning Field" with the Oak Ridge High School Symphonic Band. The piece takes its title from a work of art by Walter De Maria. The art features a massive expanse of the New Mexico desert, claimed and transformed by the artist via an installation of steel rods: planted in the earth and reaching towards the sky, they call down its power - literally creating man-made lightning storms. Like them, the piece speaks to the ancient impulse to summon nature's power, and the magic such acts unleash. A sense of energy runs throughout the work with the driving onstage percussion enhanced by the sound of thunder (provided by inexpensive hand held percussion instruments called "thunder tubes" surrounding the audience).
Spring Dance Semi-formal
RMS STUCO hosted their annual 7th and 8th grade Spring Dance Friday, March 2nd. It was well attended by over 180 students dressed in semi-formal attire looking like celebrities. The students seemed to enjoy the new venue of the dance with a RED CARPET HOLLYWOOD theme.
Dana Davis, RMS STUCO staff sponsor, would like to thank DJ Mardee Miller and Photographer Julie Kinder-McMillan for their help in creating such a great atmosphere for students to celebrate with classmates. Several students commented on how beautiful the cafeteria looked with festive lighting and decorations.
Many staff volunteered their time decorating and chaperoning the dance to help this fundraiser be a success. Money raised will go towards upcoming student-based activities including student incentives and field trips.
JA Biztown (5th Grade)
5th Grade is looking for parent volunteers to help with the JA BIztown visit coming up on May 25th.
If you would like to help please contact Coach Spratling.
About JAET
Our mission at JA is: To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
It’s not an easy task. But it’s the kind of challenge that JA takes on with creative energy, fervor, and decisive action. Junior Achievement has recently adopted a strategic plan to guide the organization’s growth and development over the next several years. This plan will ensure that JA is vital to those who build the future.
What is Junior Achievement?
JA Worldwide® is the world’s largest non-profit education organization dedicated to teaching young people about business, economics, and free enterprise. In 1919, Horace A. Moses, President of Strathmore Paper Company, and Theodore Vail,
Chairman of American Telephone and Telegraph in Springfield, Massachusetts, established Junior Achievement to introduce young people to the American business system. They established a “learning-by-doing” program that allowed students in organized groups to run small businesses under the guidance of experienced business owners/volunteers. These students graduated from high school with hands-on experience regarding business operations.
Today Junior Achievement is a partnership between the business community, educators and volunteers — all working together to inspire young people to dream big and reach their potential. JA’s hands-on, experiential programs teach the key concepts of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy to young people all over the world. Junior Achievement programs focus on seven key content areas: business, citizenship, economics, entrepreneurship, ethics/character, financial literacy, and career development.
What is the Role of Junior Achievement of East Tennessee?
The Hollingsworth Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership located in Clinton, TN
Junior Achievement of East Tennessee’s mission is to ensure that every child throughout East Tennessee has a fundamental understanding of the free enterprise system. More directly, JA’s purpose is to educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise, business, and economics in an effort to improve the quality of their lives.
Outreach for students has been tremendous: last year JAET reached more than 19,393 students in our 17-county service area.
Tech Titans & Microsoft
Tech Titans recently partnered with Microsoft. Microsoft employees will be bringing various types of hardware (virtual reality headsets, Surface Pro devices, gaming systems, and more) as well as online lessons/activities to engage students every month.
Mural Winner
In the fall, the ORNL Federal Credit Union commissioned Oak Ridge Schools to design a three-wall mural. The theme was "Together We Thrive." Each wall would contain work from a specific school level (elementary, middle, and high school). A contest was created and all Oak Ridge schools submitted designs.
Students in our Digital Art program submitted designs as part of a project.
We would like to offer congratulations to Chatelaine McBroom, an RMS 5th grader, for creating the piece that won for the middle school portion. What a great and talented young lady!
TCAP Testing Schedule
Wednesday, April 18th
Grade 5 ELA – Subtest I (80 min)
Grades 6-8 ELA – Subtest I (85 min)
Thursday, April 26th
Grade 5 ELA Subtest 2 (40 min)
ELA Subtest 3 (40 min)
Grade 6-8 ELA Subtest 2 (50 min)
ELA Subtest 3 (50 min)
Friday, April 27th
Grade 5 ELA Subtest 4 (40 min)
Math Subtest 1 (45 min)
Grade 6-8 ELA Subtest 4 (45 min)
Math Subtest 1 (40 min)
Monday, April 30th
Grade 5 Math Subtest 2 (30 min)
Math Subtest 3 (40 min)
Grade 6-8 Math Subtest 2 (35 min)
Math Subtest 3 (50 min)
Tuesday, May 1st
Grade 5-8 Social Studies Subtest 1 (50 min)
Social Studies Subtest 2 (50 min)
Wednesday, May 2nd
Grade 5-8 Science Subtest 1 (48 min)
Science Subtest 2 (47 min)
Thursday, May 3rd
Make-up testing for all subjects
Friday, May 4th
Make-up testing for all subjects
Events
Spring Break
Monday, Mar 12, 2018, 12:00 AM
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Spring Intersession
Monday, Mar 12, 2018, 07:30 AM
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Bulletin
Next week at RMS
Daily Bulletin for Monday, March 12
- Spring Break
- Spring Intersession
Daily Bulletin for Tuesday, March 13
- Spring Break
- Spring Intersession
Daily Bulletin for Wednesday, March 14
- Spring Break
- Spring Intersession
Daily Bulletin for Thursday, March 15
- Spring Break
- Spring Intersession
Daily Bulletin for Friday, March 16
- Spring Break
- Spring Intercsession
About Robertsville
Robertsville Middle School Vision Statement:
To be a great school
Mission Statement:
Every child will be successful
Belief Statement:
- We believe all students can grow academically.
- We believe in a safe and secure learning environment.
- We believe that our school culture is built on respect.
- We believe in teacher collaboration in conjunction with community resources to provide students support.
Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Main Office: 865-425-9201
Counseling Center: 865-425-9202
Library & Computer Help Desk: 865-425-9153
Instructional Technology Coach: 865-425-9214
Cafeteria: 865-425-9235
Clinic: 865-425-9196
Fax Numbers
Main Office: 865-425-9247
Counseling Center: 865-425-9236
Website: www.ortn.edu/robertsville
Location: 245 Robertsville Road, Oak Ridge, TN, United States
Phone: 8654259201
Twitter: @RMSortn