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Negative balances

As we move toward the end of the year, the SAU begins to closely monitor Mealtime negative balances, mindful that the fiscal year ends at the end of June.  Families will receive emails when students' negative balances exceed $1.00 beginning after break.  Our goal will be to eliminate negative balances by the start of June, making life easier for Austin and our financial folks.  (this also means Tim and Anissa have to settle up as well)

It is worthwhile to note that money in mealtime is transferable to next year, even if your student is going to Hanover High School.
If you have any questions regarding payment, please contact Janice Starkey in the main office.

If you have any questions, concerns, or dietary restrictions please contact Austin Jacobs.

RMS does offer a lunch program for families who may need assistance or special needs.  Please contact Robin Morley-Ploof in the office for more information.
 

RMS Health Office Updates

Prescription Medications Does your child need to take prescription medication during school hours? Students must keep all prescription medications in the health office and have a signed medication form as well. The medication form and additional information can be found on the Health Office page

RMS - COMMUNITY NEWS

She/Her Math Day at Dartmouth 

Dartmouth College will host their 10th annual Sonia Kovalevsky Day on Saturday, April 22, 2023. SK Day is a fun-filled day of mathematics with hands-on workshops and talks for middle and high school students who identify as female and their teachers. Originally started and funded by the Association for Women in Mathematics, the purpose of the day is to encourage young people to continue their study of mathematics. The Dartmouth Math Department hosts this event annually with the goal of inspiring young students to pursue degrees in the mathematical sciences and to honor female mathematicians such as Sonia Kovalevsky, who paved the way with her groundbreaking work and was a strong proponent of higher education for women.  Registration is now available for the Sonia Kovalevsky Day for Girls at https://math.dartmouth.edu/~skmd/

Alice in Wonderland

City Center Ballet invites you and yours to the Lebanon Opera House to explore the extraordinary, imaginative world created by beloved author Lewis Carroll. In this whimsical full-length ballet suitable for all ages, follow Alice as she plunges down a rabbit hole into a mad dancing adventure filled to the brim with delightful characters, enchanting sets, zany costumes, and wacky puppetry. Evening and matinee performances May 5-7th. Show is 90 minutes including intermission. Tickets available.

Hartford Area Career and Technology Center Summer Camps

The HACTC is excited to offer our one-week Summer Tech Camp to middle school students again!  We hope to see some Richmond Middle School students here at the HACTC for camp this June.  Camp will be held June 26 - 30, 2023 in the mornings.  Some examples of past camp activities include: basic welding, changing a car tire, making homemade pasta and sauce, videography, photography, spa sciences, basic first aid/constructing a first aid kit, Cricut creations, Entrepreneur for a Day, Building a Toolbox, Community Service, and more.  View the information.

Norwich needs bus drivers!

Want a flexible job that allows work with many students?  SAU70 is searching for bus drivers.  View more information. 

Hannaford Helps Schools

It's that time of year!  We're gearing up for this year's Hannaford Helps Schools program and are excited to share this new (for RMS) adventure with RMS parents. The 2023 program will run from March 12th until May 27th.  Please follow the link below for more information and download the new app.  You can also use this for online orders.  Once you download the app, either sign up or log in, look for schools in the 03755 zip code and select RMS. Hannaford Helps Schools app.  There will be cards with more information available at school next week.  Thank you for supporting RMS!

Would you like to take your swimming to the next level this summer in a fun, outdoor environment? Registration is now open for the Upper Valley Rapids summer swim team at Storrs Pond Recreation Area. 

Video Resources from All Together

The Hartford Community Coalition, in collaboration with All Together, has created a video resource for parents around the issue of substance use.  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqXDs4lfGktax1oPHd8lMlRpMOsZOkSil
Please see other announcements on the community interest page of the website. 
 
Family Programs offered by Outright Vermont

Outright Vermont (https://www.outrightvt.org/) is an organization that supports LGBTQ+ youth and families around Vermont and neighboring areas. They offer a support group for families: Trans Parent Group - Online - First Monday of every month 6-8pm. Support group for parents and caregivers of trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive youth. Email info@outrightvt.org for more information and links.

PTO Bulletin Board

1. Please join us for the last two PTO meetings of this school year. On Tuesday, April 18th, we will discuss PTO leadership nominees, along with plans and budgeting for next year. On Tuesday, May 16th, we will vote on 2023-24 PTO leadership, draft transition plans, and continue planning and budget discussions.  Both meetings are at 6:30pm via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 651482663
    
2. A group of parent volunteers (not specifically the PTO) is working on the 2022-23 RMS Yearbook! All parents in all three RMS grades can upload candid photos of RMS students and their RMS friends (please, no photos that include non-RMS people.)
   
   8th grade parents are asked specifically to upload a baby or toddler photo of their student along with any other photos.
   
   The upload link for ALL photos is https://uploads. picabooyearbooks.com/9688383
   
   PLEASE READ IF YOU PLAN TO UPLOAD PHOTOS: Photos (other than the 8th grade baby photo) should be from this school year. They do NOT have to be taken at school, and photos of RMS students enjoying non-school events are encouraged. Photos can ONLY contain RMS students. No students from other schools or other non-RMS people. Make the file name your student's full name. In the notes, include your contact information, as well as the names of all other students in the photo. Make sure the photos are high quality. We are unable to use blurry or low-resolution photos.
   
   If you have any questions, please email: rmsyearbook@hanovernorwichschools.org
    
3. The PTO is looking for volunteers to help with our next Teacher Appreciation event in May.  Please email Jennifer Rickards at jennifer.l.rickards@gmail.com if you are able to help. Would you like to learn more about leadership opportunities in the PTO? Email richmondmiddleschoolpto@gmail.com and we'll let you know about the fun positions available, time commitment (hint...not that much), and ways you can help support our school community.