RMS Weekly Update
Timberwolf Pack News, March 1
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Russell Middle School
Assistant Principal: Dr. Emili Brosnan
Assistant Principal: Mr. Brent Snow
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/mpsomaha.org/rms/home
Location: 5304 South 172nd Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-715-8500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RussellMiddleSchool
Twitter: @mps_russell
Looking ahead to March
a Monthly Feature
We are looking forward to celebrating 25 years of excellence in education here at Russell Middle School this month! The picture on the right is the main commons area during construction.
We hope you are making plans to join us for our special Open House celebration on March 12th. There will be activities for children including face painting and inflatables along with special items from Russell history contained in the time capsule and many other fun activities!
It's the time of year when summer opportunities and camp information for students becomes available. We will share information we receive through this Weekly Update so be sure to keep an eye on the "Did you know..." section for additions.
Hello Families,
Students will soon be completing the NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System). You will find the scheduled testing dates below. Please remind your student to get a good nights sleep the evening before the test and to eat a healthy breakfast the day of the test. We hope you are enjoying this extended winter and are looking forward to Spring.
6th Grade
NSCAS ELA April 3rd-April 4th NSCAS Math April 16th-April 17th
7th Grade NSCAS ELA March 27th-March 28th NSCAS Math April 10th-April 11th 8th Grade NSCAS ELA March 26th-March 27th NSCAS Science* April 2nd-April 3rd NSCAS Math April 9th-April 10th
*8th graders will also be completing a one day science pilot for the state. This is scheduled for March 8th. Students will not receive a score from this assessment.
Did You Know...
Summer School Registration
Registration for Summer School started February 4. For information, please visit the MPS Website located here.
Summer Activities Fair
MPS 7th Annual Activities Fair is Tuesday, March 5, 2019 from 5-7 pm. For more information, click here.
2019 Millard West Wildcat Football
Speed / Agility / Strength School - For more information, visit the flyer here.
MW Lady Cats Girls 3rd-8th Grade Basketball
Website: www.mwladycats.com
Tryouts: March 2019
Where: Millard West & Middle Schools
Who: 3rd-8th grade girls (2019-2020 school year)
For more information, click here.
School Calendars
The 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 calendars are available on the MPS website.
Calling All Middle School Students
The food service department has created a survey asking students about the menu and dining experience. Hopefully, we will get some good feedback and make some changes to our menus. Middle School Student Survey
Weekly Calendar
Mon Mar 4, 2019
6th-8th gr HAL Battle of the Books Lunch Bunch
7am Gym closed-Musical Practice
7am Jazz Band 1
3pm Math Counts - Room 229
Tue Mar 5, 2019
7am Gym closed-Musical Practice
7am Jazz 2 Band
3pm Spring Dance
Wed Mar 6, 2019
7am Gym closed -Musical Practice
7am Jazz 1 Band
3:05pm
Boys and Girls Track and Field Informational Meeting - Boys: Decook's Room, Girls: Bett's Room
Thu Mar 7, 2019
BrightBytes student survey -GSP
7am Gym closed-Musical Practice
7am Jazz 2 Band
3:05pm Art Club - Art Room
3:05pm Book Club - Library
3:05pm Quiz Bowl - Room 124
Fri Mar 8, 2019
7am Gym closed-Musical Practice
7am Jazz 1 Band
Spring Break is March 18-22!
RMS TRACK & FIELD (7th & 8th Grade Students)
On your mark, get set, go! We want RMS athletes to have a positive track and field experience. During the season the athletes will learn some basic components of track and field that include speed, strength, power, and flexibility. We also want athletes to learn how to compete and compete well, all while having fun!
Information:
An Informational Meeting will be on Tuesday, March 5th from 3:05-3:20. The Schedule &
Expectations handout will be given to all athletes at this meeting.
Paperwork:
Forms & Fee Collection will be from March 11-15 in the office before or after school. You
will not be allowed to be part of the track team until both are turned in. $35 check made out to RMS.
Practice:
Practice will begin on Monday, March 25th . Practices start promptly at 3:10 p.m. and end
promptly at 4:30 Monday through Friday.
Math Counts-Results
Spring Dance-it's a Luau!
- DJ
- Food
- Fun!
Tuesday, Mar 5, 2019, 03:00 PM
George Russell Middle School, South 172nd Street, Omaha, NE, USA
TASC (after school program), Athletics, Bus Tickets, Clubs and Activities, Donations, Industrial Technology, Laptop Repair
Our Mission:
Russell Middle School guarantees each student develops ownership of personal excellence by demonstrating positive character traits and mastering academic knowledge and skills through effective instructional practices designed to challenge all students in a safe, supportive, world-class environment.
Millard Public School Board of Education
President - Mike Pate
Vice-President - Linda Poole
Treasurer - Dave Anderson
Secretary - Amanda McGill Johnson
Board Member - Mike Kennedy
Board Member - Stacy Jolley