Important Dates

 

Thoughts from the Rolling Desk

A quick reminder as to the changes we address during a week at RMS.  Tuesday was a little different than Friday.  All of the days were fun!

The weather made the last week of Q3 (also the last week prior to break) a little less organized than we had planned, but middle school remains about adaptation!  Friday saw a combination of arena scheduling for the 6th grade, the obstacle course finals, and beach day come together to bring some fun to the end of winter.  

 

The end of Q3 also saw the presentation of tables from Mr. Harriman’s classes as well as projects on human anatomy from 7th grade science.

As we look forward to Q4 and the long stretch after April break, we wanted to tell folks about upcoming dates of important events:

 

April 8:  

The solar eclipse.  Thanks to a generous donation from a member of the RMS community, we were able to give all students and staff eclipse glasses to safely view the upcoming solar eclipse.  Please follow the directions to ensure Eclipse Safety.  In addition we would like to offer The following Solar Eclipse Explore Board as a way to further enjoy April 8th.

 

APRIL 17 - 7 PM - RMS AUDITORIUM

Join us for a screening of the film Screenagers.  Addressing the pressing questions of addiction and substance use among teens, the film and consequent discussion will provide insight into the navigation of this delicate issue.  Please join us on that evening for a robust and helpful discussion.

 

 APRIL 23 - 5:00-6:30 RMS AUDITORIUM. 

Strategic Plan Survey Family Meeting

Please join Superintendent Jay Badams, Administrative team Tim Boyle and Anissa Morrison, and Hanover School Board Chair Ben Keeney for an interactive session as they present the specific Richmond Middle School findings of the 2023 Strategic Planning and 2023 Comprehensive Family Cost surveys. 

In these combined surveys, we heard from over 1,000 parents across the SAU who provided over 6,000 free-text answers; we are excited to share your collective thoughts on various aspects of the RMS and SAU 70.

We are doing an informal RSVP to know how best to set up this evening. If you plan to attend, please RSVP here. 

The following attachments will be discussed and/or referenced at this evening's meeting: 

• Strategic Planning Survey Responses
• Strategic Planning Free Text Answers
• Cost Survey Responses
• Cost Free Text Responses

APRIL 30 - 6 PM - MATH MEETING - RMS AUDITORIUM

Join us for a discussion of the Math curriculum at RMS and beyond.  Insight from RMS, the SAU, and HHS will evoke discussion over the philosophy, opportunity, and structure of the math program at RMS.

 

JUNE 12 - 13

This serves as a “save the date” notification for 8th grade families.  This year we are in the process of planning two opportunities to celebrate the RMS class of 2024, an “Open House” type gathering on the evening of the 12th and a student centered celebration during the day on the 13th prior to a gathering of the class at Storrs pond.  We look forward to this planning process.

Thank you to everyone who adapted and evolved to meet the multiple changes this week offered (right down to different crossing guards - I was told this morning “you’re not Doug,” nor would I ever hope to be).  Please enjoy the time away from RMS.  As usual we will model taking time to recharge by unplugging and trying to take our time away from our devices seriously.  Please join us!  Be well, stay safe, and take care of each other.