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NEW DATE! Orientation Meeting for 5 th Grade Parents at RMS May 3, 2016 This year’s orientation meeting for 5 th grade parents will begin on Thursday, May 3rd with a Welcome to RMS reception at 5:30 PM in the cafeteria followed by a general overview of our Middle School program that starts at 6:00 PM in the auditorium. The agenda for this meeting, which will take place in our auditorium, will include an overview of our school’s curriculum, daily schedule, teaming, and opportunities for extracurricular activities and various services available to you and your child. We also encourage you to join us to give you a chance to interact with parents from the other two elementary schools. This meeting is intended for parents only (your 5 th grader does not need to attend). The fifth graders will have their visit in May. During their visit, they will learn more about the Middle School from a panel of current sixth graders. They will also have the opportunity to tour the building and meet some of our current sixth grade teachers.
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NEW DATE!
Orientation Meeting for 5th Grade Parents at RMS May 3, 2016
This year’s orientation meeting for 5th grade parents will begin on Thursday, May 3rd with a Welcome to RMS reception at 5:30 PM in the cafeteria followed by a general overview of our Middle School program that starts at 6:00 PM in the auditorium. The agenda for this meeting, which will take place in our auditorium, will include an overview of our school’s curriculum, daily schedule, teaming, and opportunities for extracurricular activities and various services available to you and your child. We also encourage you to join us to give you a chance to interact with parents from the other two elementary schools.
This meeting is intended for parents only (your 5th grader does not need to attend). The fifth graders will have their visit in May. During their visit, they will learn more about the Middle School from a panel of current sixth graders. They will also have the opportunity to tour the building and meet some of our current sixth grade teachers.
RMS 2016 Spring Assessment Schedule-Revised 2/23/16
Assessment Who When
DRP 6th & 7th grade only during LA classes Thursday, Feb. 25
PSSA (ELA) 6th, 7th, & 8th grades April 12 – April 15
PSSA (Math) 6th, 7th, & 8th grades April 19 – April 21 PSSA (Science) 8th grade only April 27 & April 28
MAPs (Both) 7th Grade Week of April 25
MAPs (Both) 6th Grade Week of May 2
MAPs (Both) 8th Grade Week of May 23
Keystone Algebra Students only May 17 & 18
IOWA Qualifying 6th graders only April 27
Please Note:
• Make-ups for each assessment will be conducted as close to the assessment as possible • Specific daily schedules for each assessment will be distributed prior to testing
RMS’s Integrated Programs – Opportunity Knocks
RMS invites you and your child to learn about
Crossroads Watershed Soundings Gateways Nationally recognized for academic innovation and excellence
Dear Parents of 5th, 6th, and 7th Graders,
As you begin to think about your child’s next year in school, you have choices to consider involving Radnor Middle School’s highly acclaimed integrated programs – Crossroads in 6th grade, Watershed in 7th, Gateways in 8th, and Soundings, also in 8th.
To help you make an informed decision, we encourage you to learn more about integrated learning in general as well as the specific programs appropriate to your child's grade level next year. You can begin at the integrated department website (http://www.rtsd.org/Domain/918). There, you can learn about the philosophy and practices of integrated learning, how it is different from the regular programming, and access the websites for each integrated program. The timeline for this year's selection process is also outlined there.
To help your child make an informed decision, we provide presentations to all the students in fifth, sixth, and seventh grades during school hours. We highly encourage parents to also attend one of these meetings. The dates and times of the meetings are posted on the integrated department (http://www.rtsd.org/Domain/918) as well as the individual program websites.
If you have any questions, please contact either your child’s guidance counselor or the appropriate program teachers.
National History Day Winners
Junior Individual Performance:
1. Aleni Voskeridjian (3rd Place) - The Demise of Oscar Wilde Junior Individual Documentary: 2. Ryan Oliver (1st Place)- The Importance of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in the Civil War 3. Timoty Holtman(2nd Place) - Slavery and Abolition in Pennsylvania: Economic Circumstances Encounter Moral Exchange Junior Group Performance: 4. Akshaya Bharath(2nd Place) - The Journey of Walt Disney 5. Emma Kang (2nd Place) - The Journey of Walt Disney 6. Shanti Hug (2nd Place)- The Journey of Walt Disney 7. Rory Harper (2nd Place)- The Journey of Walt Disney Junior Papers: 8. Estelle Atkinson (2nd Place) - Judith Sargent Murray: Ardent Author and Fierce Feminist
Junior Individual Exhibits:
9. Abby Cooper (2nd Place)- The Founding of Yellowstone National Park: An Idea that Started a Revolution Junior Group Exhibits: 10. Jesse Conen (1st Place)- Maria Montessori 11. Mohen Li (1st Place)- Maria Montessori 12. Matthew De Vlieghere (1st Place)- Maria Montessori 13. Chloe Hannum (2nd Place) - Zimmerman Telegram 14. Abby Jansen (2nd Place)- Zimmerman Telegram
Junior Individual Website
15. Asa Hartman (1st Place)- Marbury v. Madison: The Case That Changed America
Junior Group Website
16. Christina Suh (1st Place)- Amelia Earhart
17. Kyra Lee - (1st Place) Amelia Earhart
Latin News
RMS Latin Students participated in the 77th Annual Latin Week Competition in February. Several 8th grade winners are pictured here once they heard the good news.
Pen Pals and Popcorn
Traveling in Uganda fills me with so much joy and gratitude, and holding on to that is always a challenge. Since returning to Radnor, I make a point to walk slowly. Verrrrry slowwwwwly, like people walk in Uganda. It forces me to notice my surroundings, and it makes me feel calmer and more connected to my environment. It's easier to remember to breathe when I slow my pace down, and the signs all over our building are another helpful reminder.
Sharing my journey with my students and with the pen pals is a great honor, and sharing the pictures that Buppala students captured is another reason to pause and wonder. The photos that Mususwa George took are full of energy and life. The pictures perfectly depict the joy and gratitude that the people of Buppala feel in response to the multitude of ways our school community has transformed their village. The celebration this day was in honor of the 50 goats that were delivered to Buppala children and their families, thanks to the generosity of our school community.
Visual literacy is a new way of learning and thinking for Buppala students. Using Olympus cameras donated by the LeCroix family, Buppala children are learning to 'Frame, Focus, Flash & Follow through' to capture their world. The photos reveal evidence of a rather extraordinary talent. Remember, this is the first time this child has ever used a piece of electronic equipment. We all know the adage: "A picture speaks a thousand words," but the gift of exchanging photos with our pen pals, and sharing these with our community, give each of us access to one another's world that makes this global connection deeply personal. Enjoy the pictures, and remember to slow your pace and take notice.
The PSSA ELA Assessment for 6th, 7th and 8th grade will be administered in the morning on April 14th -‐ April 17th. PSSA Math testing for 6th, 7th and 8th grade will occur April 21st-‐April 23rd. Additionally, eighth grade students will take the PSSA SCIENCE Assessment on the mornings of April 28th and 29th. Please schedule appointments and trips around this testing period. The PSSA is a state mandated test and it is required that students participate. Students who are absent for any testing sessions will need to miss regularly scheduled classes during the days following the testing to complete the assessments. It is critical that students
arrive to RMS on time each day for testing. THANK YOU! Additionally, 6th graders will take the MAPS assessment (Math and Reading) during the week of April 27th, 7th grade the week of May 4th and 8th grade the week of May 11th.
WANTED : WEB Leaders—Attention 7th grade Students and Parents. The recruitment of 7th grade students who want to make a difference in the lives of next years’ incoming 6th graders will begin when we return from Spring Break. WEB is a student leadership opportunity here at RMS that will be entering its fourth year. The Program is designed to help our 6th graders make a smooth transition from elementary school to middle school with assistance from a team of 8th grade mentors (your child next year!). WEB leaders will receive training for their role and will work in pairs to support a group of approximately ten 6th grade students. The WEB program plays a critical role in the first day orientation for the 6th graders. WEB leaders will also have multiple opportunities throughout the remainder of the school year to foster this mentoring relationship. Please consider this opportunity—there is a simple application process which will be explained to students in early April. WEB Application Forms will be posted online and will be due to Guidance by May 5th.
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April is National Poetry Month, and on Thursday, April 21st, RMS will participate in "Poem In Your Pocket Day." Students will be asked to have a favorite poem in their pocket or memorized. During advisory, any student who shares his or her poem will be entered into a drawing for a prize. Additionally,
throughout the day, the prize patrol will stop random students and ask to hear their poems. If students are willing to share their poems, they may receive a small prize. Please encourage your child to come to school with his or her favorite poem on this day.
FROM THE NURSE…
From the nurse…Carolyn Seaton, RN MSN CSN
Medical Trivia Question:
Q: How long does it take to receive a sunburn on unprotected skin?
A: A person can sustain significant sunburn to their skin from as little as 5 minutes in the midday sun.
With the long, cold winter behind us and Spring Break upon us, many people are outside enjoying the spring sun and air. However, it is very important to take the proper precautions to protect your skin. The sun poses many threats -‐ above and beyond being burned. Here are 6 dangers of sun exposure.
1. Sunburn -‐ First-‐degree sunburn can be painful and typically turns the skin pink or red. Severe sunburns, or second-‐degree burns, cause blistering and swelling of the skin, and will begin to peel three to eight days after exposure. Each blistering sunburn doubles the risk of developing skin cancer later in life.
2. Premature Aging -‐ Just a few minutes of sun exposure each day over the years can cause noticeable changes to the skin. Skin also becomes loose, wrinkled, and leathery much earlier with unprotected exposure to sunlight.
3. Brown/Age Spots – These dark spots usually have rounded edges and look like large freckles and tend to appear on people in their 40's and older. Age spots are not considered to be cancerous or pre-‐cancerous, although if you notice an age spot with uneven edges, consult your doctor for further examination
4. Moles -‐ Moles vary in size and can be pink, tan, brown or flesh-‐colored. They can be either flat or raised, round or oval, and rough or smooth. Some moles are present at birth, most appear by age 20, and new moles can still appear up to age 40. Be aware. Any mole that changes needs to be seen by a doctor. Why? It can indicate a skin cancer called a melanoma.
5. Eye Damage -‐With excessive sun exposure you may also be burning the cornea of your eyes. Eye surface burns usually disappear within a couple of days, but may lead to further complications later in life.
6. Skin Cancer -‐ The most common or well-‐known damage that can happen to your body from excessive sun damage is skin cancer.
Early protection from the sun can eliminate these future dangers. Select an appropriate sunscreen SPF based on your skin type and how long you anticipate being in the sun. In general, a sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher and used with sun protection clothing, hats, and sunglasses-‐ will give the maximum protection available when you are outdoors.
News from the RMS Library…
On Wednesday, March 3rd Radnor Township School District celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday with Read Across America activities and programs. Guest readers included administrators, teachers, parents, RHS students and community members. At RMS there was a school-‐wide Dr. Seuss trivia contest during advisory and read a louds
throughout the day in the Library.
This year the annual Delaware Reading Olympics competition is scheduled for Tuesday evening, May 2, 2016 at Radnor High School from 5:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. RMS Reading Olympic teams have worked all year to read forty-‐five books from the Delaware County Reading Olympics Book List. Now it is time to show off all they know about the books! Parents are invited to the competition! If you have any questions, please go to http://rtsd.libguides.com/c.php?g=187338&p=1237665. (Team members will receive detailed information about the competition from their team leaders.) _______________________________________________________________________________
