Joe T. Robinson Middle School

Dear RMS parents; The 6th grade incentive field trip was scheduled for this Thursday, May 5, 2022 has been RESCHEDULED due to make-up testing for the ACT aspire. The date of the field trip is now scheduled for Wednesday, May 11, 2022. If you volunteered to chaperone, please be there on that date. Thank you for your understanding.

Good evening Senator families: Here are a few reminders for this week: This week is Teacher Appreciation Week- 1. We will have ACT ASPIRE testing on Tuesday ( Writing) and Wednesday (English). Please make sure students arrive before 8:30. Breakfast will be served from 7:45-8:30 for those who need it. 2. TOMORROW (Tuesday 5/3) will be the LAST day to order your Senator Strong t-shirts. Please turn in your order forms and money to the office by 9:00 Tuesday. Here is a link to the order form https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JEzeK1g-qwTAVQvqMX23mq1LJhOWa2rmitEOugtOGks/edit?usp=sharing T-shirts will be back in time to wear them for field day on May 20. 3. RMS Yearbook Distribution and Signing Day will be on Friday, May 20th. If you have not yet ordered your student's RMS yearbook, you can online (bit.ly/rmsyearbook21). The price will increase if any copies remain for sale on signing day, and the number of available copies is limited, so order yours today! 4. Dance tickets are on sale this week in room 301. Thank you for all that you do for our students! GO SENATORS !

Did you know that May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month? It’s a great time to celebrate #PhysicalActivity and all of its many health benefits! Physical activity can help people of all ages maintain independence and carry out everyday tasks. Learn more: https://health.gov/news/202105/move-may-and-celebrate-national-physical-fitness-sports-month #MoveInMay

Teachers inspire us every day and we are thankful for them, especially during this Teacher Appreciation Week! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is in crisis, text MHA to 741741 to reach a trained Crisis Counselor 24/7 or call 1-800-273-8255 to reach a local crisis center through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Today is School Principals' Day and we want to say a big THANK YOU to our principals across PCSSD. Your dedication to our students, families, and communities is unmatched and we appreciate all you do! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Earlier this year, JOE T. ROBINSON MIDDLE featured a bulletin board highlighting famous failures, including Walt Disney, Michael Jordan, and Oprah Winfrey. All experienced failures before their major successes. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is International Dance Day and we want to recognize our PCSSD dancers. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today marks 50 years of Arbor Day! Nearly 500 million trees have been planted because of these efforts. The Arbor Day Organization is setting a new goal to plant 500 million in just 5 years. https://www.arborday.org/

Namaste...we are one month from summer vacation.

Good evening Senator families: Here are a couple of announcements for the rest of this week: 1. Tomorrow, Thursday April 28, is the last day of testing for this week. Please make sure students arrive before 8:30. Breakfast will be served from 7:45-8:30 for those who need it. 2. We still have dance tickets on sale. Please see Mrs. DeLoach in room 301 to purchase your ticket to the dance on Friday May 13. 3. We will take orders for the Senator Strong t-shirts until Monday May 2. Please turn in your order forms and money to the office by 4:00 on Monday. T-shirts will be back in time to wear them for field day on May 20. Thank you for all that you do for our students! GO SENATORS !

REMINDER!! PCSSD will host a career fair this Saturday from 9am-1pm at MAUMELLE HIGH SCHOOL. We are hiring for all positions - certified and classified, full time and part time. Please pre-register for this FREE event: bit.ly/PCSSD_HR-Fair2022 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

PCSSD is proud to be Arkansas Money & Politics' Face of Public Education. We are proud of the work our staff and students have put it, especially in the last 2 years, and look forward to continued growth! https://issuu.com/ayisaboutyou/docs/amp_april_2022_flipbook/82 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

The Joe T. Robinson High Singing Senators are gearing up for a once in a lifetime experience this summer. For the first time in school history, members of the Singing Senators will travel to New York City and perform in Carnegie Hall. https://www.pcssd.org/article/725024 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! PCSSD is proud of the amazing support staff throughout our district and their dedication to our students, staff, and PCSSD community. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

April is the Month of the Military Child. Today we say thank you to our PCSSD military families for their service to our country, our community, and our schools. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

4/26 All students will be taking the ACT Aspire Math test Tuesday morning, April 26th. Please ensure that your child charges their chromebook, arrives at school on time and gets a good night’s sleep Have your child eat a healthy breakfast at home or at school and gently encourage them to do their best! All students who are prepared with a charged chromebook, follow all the teacher’s directions, and take their time on the test will have free time each afternoon after the test. Thank you for your support!

RMS PTO is teaming up with the RMS Student Mentors to help with the school dance May 13th! If you would like to help by donating funds to go towards the dance, please click this link: https://robinson-middle-pto.square.site/ All money will go towards food, raffle prizes, and decorations. Any profit from tickets sales will stay with the RMS Student Mentors. They do an outstanding job coming up with ways to support our teachers, staff, and students throughout the year! 💛🖤The Mentors have been working hard to plan a great evening. This will be a night to remember!🖤💛

All students will be taking the ACT Aspire Math test Wednesday morning, April 27th. Please ensure that your child charges their chromebook, arrives at school on time and gets a good night’s sleep Have your child eat a healthy breakfast at home or at school and gently encourage them to do their best! All students who are prepared with a charged chromebook, follow all the teacher’s directions, and take their time on the test will have free time each afternoon after the test. Thank you for your support!

Happy Earth Day! This annual event began in 1970 where people demonstrate support for environmental protection. In October 2020, PCSSD launched a new communication tool called Peachjar which has saved 87 trees! Learn more: www.pcssd.org/page/peachjar-info #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence