RMS Knightly News
Week of January 8th, 2024
Hello RMS Knights and Families
January’s Honor the Castle theme is “Starting Second Semester Strong". This week’s Mindset Monday Message for the week of january 8th shares that “Let today’s strong performance be your starting point for tomorrow.”
Click here for video of this week's mindset monday message.
Stay up to date by checking our School Website regularly: Richards Middle School Website
Email: huston.julian@fraserk12.org
Website: https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/RMSHome
Location: 33500 Garfield Road, Fraser, MI, USA
WELCOME BACK KNIGHTS- Monday, January 8th
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 Monday, January 8th for a full day schedule. Second Semester schedules are available in PowerSchool.
No School on Monday, January 15th 2024 in Observance of MLK Jr. Day
The link below shows local events around Metro Detroit being held in honor of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
SECOND STEP LESSON 8 FOR THE WEEK OF 1/8/24
7th Grade -Week 8: Feel, Think, Do
Summary- In this week’s lesson, our 7th grade knights will distinguish thoughts from emotions. They will also analyze how emotions affect their thoughts, and how their thoughts can influence the decisions they make.
At home question to ask your 7th Grade Knight-
Ask your Knight to explain the difference between an emotion and a thought. Take turns expressing sentiments aloud and having the other person identify if the sentiments are thoughts or emotions. (For example, Emotion: “I’m so mad at the coach for not putting me in the game.” Thought: “That’s it—I quit!”)
8th Grade- Week 8: Be Inclusive and Change Policy
Summary- In this week’s lesson, our 8th grade Knights will explore two more strategies—making school more inclusive and create opportunities for change policy in preventing bullying and harassment of others.
At home question to ask your 8th grade Knight-
Continue your discussion from last week with this week’s strategies. Ask your knight to share their ideas about what they could do to prevent bullying and harassment of others.
Wear your Maize and Blue or your RMS Blue and Gold on Monday, January 8th!
RMS Amazon Care Closet efforts continues through the reminder 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.
JANUARY IS SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION MONTH
The RMS staff and students would like to thank our Fraser School Board members for all of their time and efforts to support; learning and growth with our Knights throughout the school year!
Mr. Scott Wallace, President
Mr. Todd Koch, Vice President
Mrs. Robyn Norbeck, Treasurer
Mr. Dan Stawinski, Secretary
Mrs. Rebecca Jensen, Trustee
Mrs. Abigail Wasil, Trustee
Mrs. Kathleen Moco, Trustee
Week 15 Castle Crew Members of the Week
The Knight Shift in December- After-School Homework Club in the media center from 3:05pm-4:00pm
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.
January's Knight shift days are
Tuesday, 1/9
Thursday, 1/11
Tuesday, 1/16
Thursday, 1/18
Tuesday, 1/23
Thursday, 1/25
Tuesday, 1/30
Guest Teachers Needed around the district
Check the "Student Success Resource" Below for more useful info.
Week in Pictures will be updated for the week of January 8th in next week smore
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:
1/11, 1/25, 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
RMS Basketball and Competitive Cheer events the week of 1-8-24
*Basketball Games
Monday, 1/8- 7th grade basketball and 8th grade basketball at L'Anse Creuse Middle School South starting at 3:30pm. 8th grade games start 10 to 20 min. after the 7th grade game concludes.Wednesday, 1/10- 7th grade basketball and 8th grade basketball are home against L'Anse Creuse Middle School North starting at 3:30pm. 8th grade games start 10 to 20 min. after the 7th grade game concludes.
Thursday, 1/11- 7th grade basketball and 8th grade basketball are home against Algonquin Middle School starting at 3:30pm. 8th grade games start 10 to 20 min. after the 7th grade game concludes.
*RMS Competitive Cheer Competition
Saturday, 1/13- The Falcon Frost Invitational at Henry Ford II HS Time: TBD
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