RMS Knightly News
Week of January 2, 2023
Hello RMS Knights and Families
January's Honor the Castle theme is "Starting 2nd Semester Strong". This week’s Mindset Monday Message for the week of January 3rd, states, “Let today's strong performance be your starting point for tomorrow.”
Click Here for this week's Mindset Monday Message.
Email: huston.julian@fraserk12.org
Website: https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/RMSHome
Location: 33500 Garfield Road, Fraser, MI, USA
Phone: 586-439-7400
Twitter: @HustonLJulian
Welcome Back Knights- Tuesday, January 3rd
Hello Knights,
We hope you all had a great holiday break and ready to start Semester two strong.
Our first day for Semester two is on Tuesday, January 3rd for a full day schedule. Our Knights will start their day in their seminar for a brief Semester two Review of our Honoring the Castle expectations, receive their new bathroom passes, and preview their Semester two schedules.
1st Semester Report Cards Access Coming Soon
We anticipate report cards for Richards Middle School and Fraser High School will be available to view in your PowerSchool Parent Portal account in mid-January.
We will not be mailing report cards for students in grades 7-12.
This will allow our families immediate access to final grades as soon as they are posted. You will need a Parent Portal account in order to view the report cards. If you do not have an account set up at this time, a separate email will be sent at the end of the first week in January from Mrs. Kristin Ledford with the instructions and access ID needed to create one.
MacBook Reminders
These violations include:
- Installing a Virtual Private Network (VPN) which blocks the established District Filters
- Installing a gaming browser
- Downloading any applications, games or websites without building/district permission
- Playing games during instruction periods
- Leaving MacBooks in hallways or on lockers unattended.
Lost or Damaged Fees
- First offense - $50
- Second offense - $100 and student device may become opt-out and student is unable to bring device home.
- Third offense - $1100 and student will dock MacBook unless explicitly needed for assignment.
As a reminder, we have clear backpacks for sale in the main office and school store for $5.
22-23 Yearbook Information
To order your 22-23 Yearbook CLICK HERE.
For more information about adding your own photos or purchasing 8th grade ads, CLICK HERE.
The Knight Shift
The Knight Shift after-school homework club (designated Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:05pm-4:00pm in the media center)
The Knight Shift -“The time period after a long day of work to organize, to prepare, and to be ready for success!”
We are fortunate to have members of our student leadership groups from RMS and FHS to assist students who attend the Knight Shift with their assignments and projects.
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
Available dates from 3:05pm - 4:00pm in January
Thursday, January 5th
Tuesday, January 10th
Thursday, January 12th
Tuesday, January 17th
Thursday, January 19th
Tuesday, January 24th
Thursday, January 26th
Tuesday, January 31st
The Knight Shift will be located in the Media Center and is a time and place for students to come and spend an additional hour on getting their work done or silently reading. Students will have access to a quiet space, internet, devices, and resources that may assist them with their work.
This time is monitored by Mr. Julian or Mrs. Skladanowski. Upon arrival - students will sign-in and will record what they are working on.
Remember, this is not a time to play games on iPads/phones or to come and socialize without working (working on a project with group members is encouraged). Off task students will be removed and will be unable to attend for the remainder of the session.
Knights interested in staying after-school on those designated Tuesday(s) and Thursday(s) must be in the Media Center by 3:05pm and should plan on staying until 3:55pm. All students who stay after-school would need a ride home as late buses are not available.
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.
The Week in Pictures will return the week of January 9th
Device Care
RMS Clubs and Activities
Intramurals
Meeting Day: Tuesday or Wednesday
Location: RMS Gym
Time: 7:15 – 7:50am
Sponsor: Mr. Brodi
Dates in January: TBD
- Open for all students who are not on the citizenship list
- We will be playing organized sports sometimes and open gym sometimes
- You must be in the gym by 7:15 because we must lock the doors after that.
- You will enter through Door # 37 by the gym
- You must show good sportsmanship, or you will be asked to leave
- You must participate - it will not be a place to hang-out
- You must bring your ID to participate
- HAVE FUN
RMS Dance Club (7th and 8th grade)
Meeting Day: Monday
Location: Room 155
Time: 3:00-4:00pm
Sponsor: Ms. Lombardo
Practice is Mondays; Performances are Thursdays
Meeting Dates:
Jan. 23
Jan. 26 - Performance (Boys Bball)
Jan. 30
Feb. 13, 27
Mar. 13, 20, 27
Mar. 30 - Performance (Girls Bball)
Club Guidelines:
- Attend weekly practice
- Stay off the citizenship list
- Wear dance/gym clothes and shoes
- Change after school - practice starts at 3:00 sharp
- Bring your backpack, coat, etc. no going to lockers after
- Help move choir room chairs at the start and end of practice
- Arrange your own ride home at 4:00pm
- Our goal is to perform halftime at 1 boys and 1 girls basketball games
HOSA
Next Meeting Day: TBD
Location: RMS Room 139
Time: 3:00-4:00pm
Sponsor: Mrs. Garman BSN, RN, MA, RMA (AMT) at FHS
HOSA -Future Health Professionals is a national organization for students who are enrolled in health science education classes and/or are interested in careers in the health professions.
Fraser HOSA members are expected to:
- Be Active!!!
- Participate in business and other meetings
- Serve on committees
- Participate in community service projects
- Participate in fundraising efforts
- Pay dues each year
RMS Athletics
RMS Boys Basketball
7th Grade games start at 3:30pm, 8th Grade games start at 5:00pm
- January 5 - vs L'Anse Creuse Middle School South (H)
- January 9 - vs Algonquin Middle School (A)
Student departure time from RMS for away games is 2:30pm.
AS A REMINDER, OUR STUDENTS MUST FOLLOW THE BELOW CRITERIA TO ATTEND OUR ATHLETIC EVENTS.
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!
Dress Code Expectations
- Shorts/Dresses/Skirts must be longer than the students fingertip length with students' arms by their side.
- Undergarments, chest and midriffs must be covered and students are not permitted to wear spaghetti straps, muscle shirts with armpits visible, etc.
- No sagging of the pants or shorts
- No graphic, see-through or inappropriate saying on clothing (sexual comments, drugs, violence, etc.)
- No pajama wear - lounge pants, flannel pants, boxer shorts, slippers (shoes without hard soles) *unless permitted by a school function.
- No hats, bandanas/scarves (unless worn to support hair appropriately), and/or hoods up during the school day.
Important Dates
Tuesday, January 3 - School Resumes/First day 2nd Semester
Monday, January 16 - No School/Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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
Office Information
Attendance Line: (586) 439-7490 24 hour voicemail
Attendance/Counseling Office: (586) 439-7462
Attendance Office Hours: 7:15am - 3:15pm
Main Office Hours: 7:15am - 3:15pm
Main Office: (586) 439-7400 Fax: (586) 439-7461
***Please know we are always happy to meet with families,
however, we may not always be available when parents/families pop in. Please
set up an appointment HERE.