RMS Weekly Update
9/22/2023
School Administration
Mrs. Katelyn Ebert, 6th Grade Assistant Principal
Mr.Troy Bartlett, 7th Grade Assistant Principal
Mr. Steve Ameel, 8th Grade Assistant Principal, Athletic Director
Mrs. Christina Bazner, 6th Grade Counselor
Ms. Shelley Bjorkstrand, 7th Grade Counselor
Mrs. Cara Skover, 8th Grade Counselor
Mrs. Amanda Russell, Social Worker
Ms. Diane Zajac, Social Worker
Mrs. Lisa Gaffke, Secretary
Mrs. Katie Lackowski, Secretary
Mrs. Susan Monicatti, Secretary
Mrs. Jamie Goike, Office Assistant
Website: romeok12.org
Location: 11091 W. 32 Mile Rd., Romeo, MI 48065
Phone: 586-752-0240
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RomeoMiddleSchool/
Attendance Line 586-281-1550
Upcoming Dates
Please click here to set up your students lunch account. This year there is free breakfast and lunch for all students. If you would like to add funds to your students account for snacks or additional lunch please be sure to login and set up an account.
Thank you!
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Please do not send in lunch or birthday treats for students other than your own. Door Dash and other delivery services are not allowed.
Lunch Times:
- 6th Grade 10:47-11:17
- 8th Grade 11:44-12:14
- 7th Grade 12:41-1:11
Upcoming Dates
9/27- No school- PD
10/01-31- Socktober
10/02-06- Book Fair
10/09-13- Homecoming Spirit Week
10/09- Picture Retake Day
10/10- Parent-Teacher Conferences 4 - 7 p.m.
10/12- Parent-Teacher Conferences 4 - 7 p.m.
10/20- Spirit Day (Michigan/MSU Gear)
10/24- Fall Band Concert 7 pm (6th grade only)
10/31- Halloween Costume Contest
Athletic Calendar
9/25- Volleyball
- Red- L'anse Cruese East MS Away @3:30 pm
- White-L'anse Cruese South MS Away 3:30 pm white
9/28- Volleyball
- Red- Wyandot Middle School Away @3:30 pm
- White- L'anse Cruese Central MS Home @3:30 pm
9/30-Cross Country- Hanson's Invitational Freedom Hill
Safety Update
Next week, RMS will conduct safety protocol reviews and practices, with students and staff participating daily to refresh their knowledge. Each day will focus on a different protocol, including walking to the designated Rally Point and simulating emergency sounds. These activities will help ensure that everyone is familiar with the procedures to follow in case of an emergency, making our school a safe, and secure place to learn and work.
Guidelines for Illness
It is that time of year when sickness begins to spread. If your student is not feeling well please see the following guidelines for returning to school.
- Fever-Must be fever free for 24 hours without medication
- Vomit- Must be vomit free for 24 hours
Please see the attached PDF for information and the application for RMS Student Council.
RMS Theater Update
Please check out the following link for theater information!
Road to Success Club
Road to Success Club -Begins Monday September 25, 2023
What: After school tutoring with volunteers from Romeo High School National Honor Society and SERVE
Who: Romeo Middle School students Grades 6 to 8. We will need to limit our participants to no more than 40 students. Please be sure to complete your participation form ASAP and return it to the counseling office. If spots are filled we will begin a waitlist.
When: Road to Success will meet most Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:10 until 4:00. Students may attend both days or just one day. They must indicate on their participation form which days they will attend.
Where: Romeo Middle School Media Center
How: All Participants must complete the participation form and return it to the counseling office before they are able to attend.
There may be a bus provided for participants, but it is encouraged for parents to pick up if possible. The bus will be bussing both middle and high school students. You must select that you would like bussing on the sign-up form in order to ride the bus. If you pick up your student, please pick up your student in front of the main entrance.
We want this to be an opportunity for all of our students to succeed. Please talk to them about the importance of using this time to get help on things they do not understand and to have work to complete. Our tutors love to help all students, but students must need to seek help and be willing to work with the tutors. During tutoring, all school rules will be followed, including no phone usage. Please feel free to contact Shelley Bjorkstrand (shelley.bjorkstrand@romeok12.org) if you have any questions.
Fall Intramural Sports
There is still time to sign up for Fall intramural sports!!!
Registration begins: Friday, Sep 15, 2023
Registration is now open on SchoolPay.com
Boys Football: Will hold 12 sessions throughout September and October
This Fall Boys intramural will be playing air force football. We will meet form 3:15-4:15 on Mondays and Thursdays. This is a non-contact fast pace game for the boys to enjoy! Please bring your own water as well as a change of clothes and proper shoes to play football. The first day the group meets will be Sep. 21st and will meet in Mr.Longs classroom (404). Please feel free to contact Mr.Long with any questions: justin.long@romeok12.org.
September: 21,25,28 October: 2,5,9,12,16,19,23,26,30
Girls Tennis: Will hold 12 sessions throughout September and October
This Fall girls intramural sports will be playing tennis! We will meet on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:15-4:15. Please bring proper attire on the first day which is September 22nd and be ready to learn the fun and exciting game of tennis ! All skill levels are welcome. I look forward to firing up the season! Please feel free to contact Mr.Long with any questions: justin.long@romeok12.org.
September: 22, 29 October: 4,6,11,13,18,20,24,25,27,30
*Students must have transportation home and be picked up promptly at 4:15pm
Book Fair
The RMS Book Fair is here! Please see the following link for more details.
Art Club
Art club will be beginning the first week of October. It is your chance to work on your art while having fun! Art club is open to all grades. Make sure you sign up before spaces run out. There are two different groups: Mondays and Thursdays. You can pick up a permission slip in the main office or print the attached PDF. There is also the option to sign up online through Schoolpay.
- College Shirt Wednesdays! Every Wednesday in October, students can sport college gear to support their favorite college or university!
Kenny Spear is returning to Romeo Middle School beginning the first week of October. Kenny has worked with our students over the last 5 years to help support our students and to develop leadership skills and positive thinking. Our grade level focus groups will begin October 5th and will consist of about 15 students per grade level. Counselors will be reaching out to students and parents soon to discuss participation. We are so excited to be able to offer this opportunity again to our students.
Please continue to monitor your child’s grades through Powerschool and reach out to his or her teachers if you have questions.
Road to Success begins Monday 9/25 after school from 3-4pm. This is a great opportunity to work on assignments and to get help from our NHS volunteer tutors. Please complete the form included in the newsletter this week and turn it into the counseling office if you would like your child to participate. Contact Mrs. Bjorkstrand if you have any questions.
Mrs. Bazner- 6th Grade Counselor christina.wilk@romeok12.org
Mrs. Bjorkstrand - 7th Grade Counselor shelley.bjorkstrand@romeok12.org
Mrs. Skover - 8th Grade Counselor cara.skover@romeok12.org
Order Your Yearbook!
Share your Memories for the RMS Yearbook
Parents: We’re looking for pictures of your child
at Dog Days in August AND wearing their purple Watchdog shirts. Share your Memories for the RMS Yearbook.
Send pictures to the following address to be considered for the book:
When sharing, PLEASE make sure the size of the photo is no larger than Medium.
UPDATED AND RESCHEDULED!!
The Foundation kid/parent golf outing for October 15th is being postponed until May/June - we will send details then on when it will happen. We did not get enough teams to run it at this time.
Come Join Our Team
We are looking for individuals that would like to help supervise our students during lunch. If you are interested in this paid position, please click the link and apply today!