Friday Focus
Welcome to the Friday Focus. Our weekly newsletter will be posted here. It will include the Administrator's message, important updates, and fun things happening around our school.
RMS Friday Focus, November 18, 2022
Important Dates
November 18 - RMS Fall Talent Show
November 21 - Turkey Bowl - Staff v. 8th grade
November 23-27 - Thanksgiving (US) break - NO SCHOOL
November 29 - Dresden School Board Meeting
November 29 - RMS Choral Concert
December 1 - Haven Dinner
December 22 - Jan 2 - Winter break - NO SCHOOL
**If you plan on taking an extended break before the end of the year, please contact Nicole at rmsattendance@
Thoughts from the front office
Dear RMS Community:
The snow has arrived. Okemo and Killington are opening this weekend. Temperatures are dipping into the 20s (though we still have multiple students - and at least one teacher - wearing shorts). The days are becoming, in the lexicon of today, “super-short.” We must be close to the end of 2022!
As we prepare for a two day week next week, we wanted to share a couple of reminders and updates in a shorter than usual Friday Focus.
First though - our weekly reminder that RMS is not a “regular” school by any stretch of the imagination. After indulging in creme brulee for snack (Austin and Seanna are amazing), some of our students were able to partake in the feast below.
RMS is special for so many reasons!
CONGRATULATIONS
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3 of our 4 Robotics teams who have moved on to the next round of competition. Thank you to the students, parent coaches, and coordinators Ms. Warkentien and Mr. Hermanson for their dedication and effort to representing RMS.
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Alexander Collins - who defeated the 1st, 2nd and 3rd seeds to become the youngest VT state chess champion in the history of the tournament. A veteran of the chess club that meets at the Howe Library on Wednesday evenings, Alexander represented RMS wonderfully.
UPDATES
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If you know that your family will miss school due to vacation (we know travel is hard to plan), please contact rmsattendance@
hanovernorwichschools.org. Generally we address work missed after the break - traveling is its own wonderful educational opportunity. -
We will have some night time events at RMS over the next few weeks (concerts, talent shows, Haven dinners), and recently the lights in the parking lots have been fickle. Please use the utmost care when driving near RMS - student familiarity with the building sometimes leads to less than careful behavior. Thank you in advance for helping us take care of each other.
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Is your student missing a coat? A hat? A boot? (there is always one shoe in the lost and found - not a pair - a singular shoe) We may have it in our lost and found. We will try to organize a way to publicize what we have soon, but if anyone would like to help take pictures and organize the lost and found, please contact us.
Please enjoy the weekend. Be well, stay safe, and take care of each other.
Tim Boyle
Principal
(who knows how much longer Twitter will last....)
Anissa Morrison
Associate Principal
School News and Information
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RMS Cafe Please find the monthly menu, and the link to the updated price list is here. If you have any questions, concerns, or dietary restrictions please contact Austin Jacobs. |
RMS NEWS
https://youtu.be/Lb3ANtxj-1U
Come see how much fun RMS is!
Hanover & Norwich Public Schools have immediate openings for Educational Assistants in all of our district schools. Join a dynamic team of professional educators, in a positive & collegial work environment. Educational Assistants work closely with learning teams to support instruction and provide academic, social, and behavioral support to our students. Complete information available here.
Middle School Pickleball Clinic at the CCBA
Grades 5-8 Come learn the fundamentals of the fastest-growing sport in America!
Sign up with friends! Meet new friends! $50 -- Limit 8 participants Four consecutive Tuesdays: 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20 4-5PM, 3rd floor gym at the CCBA
To register, email Ned Harris: ned.harris@joinccba.org
Hello RMS community!
Hanover Hockey Association is helping the Hanover Improvement Society to reach their financial goals to break ground on the Renew Campion Project this summer. You can all participate in our first event, “A Night at The Nugget”, on December 7th at 6:30 pm. Details can be found in the attached flyer and also below. Please RSVP by entering your information into this google form.
Date: December 7th Time: 6:30 pm movie starts, doors open at 5:30 pm Place: Nugget Theater, 57 South Main Street, Hanover
Movie: Miracle
Suggested Donation*: $15 Per Person* R.S.V.P.: Enter your name and required information here
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.
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 here: Health Office Website
PTO Bulletin Board
Are you interested in volunteering to help out with PTO activities and events? Please click here to get started!
All RMS families, teachers and staff are members of the RMS PTO, and there are no dues to participate. If your family is able, please consider a tax-deductible donation to the PTO to support student and family social events, the family directory, and other PTO programs. Donate online or send a check to Richmond Middle School PTO, 63 Lyme Rd, Hanover NH 03755.
You can also support the PTO with your everyday Amazon Smile purchases by selecting Frances Richmond Middle School PTO as your charity.
Questions? Want to get involved? Email richmondmiddleschoolpto@gmail.
Important Links
- District Transportation
- RMS Cafe
- Community Interest
- Dresden Board Meetings On Demand
- District Calendar
- BOARDDOCS: Remember to select “Dresden School Board” in upper right hand corner after you click “Public Access”
