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Back to School Message from Ms. Manning!Welcome back to Robert Adams Middle School! I am super excited and full of hope for this upcoming school year. With our amazing students and the wonderful teachers and staff by our side, we're set for an incredible journey together. I hope everyone had a well-deserved and fantastic summer break. As I step into my new role as interim principal—my second role in this lovely community of Holliston—I’m thrilled to continue working with you all. Let’s make this year one to remember! See you soon, Ms. Manning |
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OPEN HOUSERAMS Open House
We are pleased to welcome families (adults only, please) back for our RAMS Open House. Please read the details about dates and times CAREFULLY. This is an important opportunity for parents and caregivers to meet their student’s teachers and hear about the particular skills, content, and expectations.
RAMS Open House is an adults-only event.
GRADE 6 ONLY GRADE 6 families & unified arts/world language teachers on Wednesday, September 18th, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
GRADES 7 and 8 ONLY GRADE 7 and 8 families on Thursday, September 19th from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
What to Bring: Prior to attending, your student/students will provide you with their schedule, which you will follow during the event. Please ask your student for this schedule. We will have an extra copy at the event in the event your student loses track of this paper. |
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iWalkWednesday, October 9th we will have our annual iWalk event! This is a statewide event through Safe Routes to School that encourages students to walk or ride their bike to school.
Details to come regarding the route students will be walking! |
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Outdoor Learning Area Update!There is a new addition being added to RAMS! The Outdoor Learning Area Project is in full swing and is located in the back of the school facing Damigella. The project is being run by parents and students of the Outdoor Learning Alliance (OLA), a subgroup of the Holliston PTO. The purpose of this space is to provide an outdoor classroom where the students can learn hands-on about the natural sciences and also to provide a change of scenery and some fresh air after working hard. This week, picnic tables were assembled, garden beds were dug, and barrier shrubs are being planted. For more information about OLA and how you can help, please visit their website. |
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PTO INFORMATIONJoining the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is a fantastic way for parents and caregivers to engage in their student’s education and school community actively. By becoming a member of the PTO, you can play a vital role in supporting various school initiatives, fundraising efforts, and educational programs. Moreover, it provides an excellent platform for networking with fellow parents, teachers, and administrators, fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration. Whether you have a few hours to spare or are looking for opportunities to contribute your skills, joining the PTO allows you to have a meaningful impact on your child's school experience while working with other dedicated individuals who share a common goal – the success and well-being of our students. Please visit the district-wide, Pre-K through 12, Holliston PTO website. |
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Food Services LinkPlease see the link below for the Holliston Public Schools Food Services Department. You can find information regarding food offerings, menus, as well as an application for free & reduced lunch. While free meals are offered to all students, other forms of assistance are also available for students who qualify. |
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FALL DRAMA AUDITIONS!We are excited to invite all RAMS students to audition for the Fall One Acts. Whether you are an experienced performer or looking to try something new, we are excited to meet you and have fun putting on two Halloween themed shows, All I Really Need to Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Murder Mystery and Once Upon a Broomstick. Auditions will be held September 11 & 12 from 2:30-4:30 in the auditorium. Students should sign up for one day on the board outside the cafeteria.
This activity is a large time commitment. Please look at the times below to ensure that this fall club is a good match to your availability. Rehearsals will be Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays from 2:30-5:30 starting on 9/16. We may not use the entire three hours and not everyone will be called to every rehearsal, but students are expected to attend all their rehearsals. Our dress rehearsal will be Thursday 10/24 from 2:30-6:30. Performances will be Friday, 10/25 at 7:00 pm (5:00 calltime) and Saturday, 10/26 2:00 pm (12:00 calltime). If you are interested click the link below to register! |
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NEW: RAMS Needs ParaprofessionalsRobert Adams Middle School is seeking paraprofessionals. At RAMS, paraprofessionals will work with students, individually or in small groups, to provide instruction, supervise, and share positive energy. The impact paraprofessionals have on the educational system is immeasurable, and we at RAMS greatly value our paraprofessionals.
If you are curious, please connect with us. You may know a new retiree, a recent college graduate, or a caring and positive person who would love to work with students. Contact Karen Manning (manningk@holliston.k12.ma.us) or Ryan Holland (hollandr@holliston.k12.ma.us) |
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NEW: How To Report Absences and TardiesIf your child will not be in or late to school, you have several options for reporting your child's absence or tardiness. Please be aware that if you report your child's absence or tardiness by 9:15 a.m., you will not receive a notification from Bright Arrow indicating that your child has been reported absent.
Early Dismissals We have implemented an easy and efficient new online dismissal system to run RAMS more efficiently. When you fill out this easy Google form, the online dismissal system informs our front office staff of your child's dismissal before arrival. This allows time for us to call your child's classroom and have them ready when you arrive to pick them up.
Rather than calling the office or having them bring a note to school, if you need to dismiss your child before the end of the school day, please fill out our new online dismissal form as soon as you know you will need to dismiss your child. The form can be filled out days or weeks in advance and can be used for multiple dismissals to accommodate recurring appointments. It allows us to monitor and organize dismissals throughout the day. It has been extremely helpful on busy days when classes might enjoy the outside in the good weather or exam days. The more advance notice you give us, the better. And while we understand that there may be a day when a student needs to be dismissed last minute, the advance notice this dismissal system gives us is a massive help as we work to dismiss students promptly.
Click the link below to access the Early Dismissal Form. You may also visit our RAMS website and click on About. This will give you a drop-down menu, and the last item on that drop-down menu is Dismissal Form. Fill out the information, click Submit, and that's it! The information will be forwarded to our front office staff. Thank you for helping RAMS run more efficiently! |
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Grade 6 Survival GuideDear Parents and Families of Rising 6th Graders,
We are thrilled to announce that our veteran teachers, Mrs. Ditto-Kustwan and Mrs. Going, have created a new resource for rising 6th graders and families, designed specifically to support your transition into Robert Adams Middle School! Please check out the website and explore the valuable information we’ve prepared for you. We are super excited to welcome you and your child to our community! For those of you who missed our open Building Presentation on Wednesday, August 21st, you can find it linked below as well! |
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Wellness II Offering Opportunity for StudentsWe are delighted to share information about Wellness II, a course that has quickly become a favorite among students since its inception in the 2023-24 school year at RAMS. With small class sizes and a highly skilled teacher, Wellness II offers a unique and engaging opportunity for students to focus on their personal well-being and achieve their goals. During the school year, students may move in and out of this course as they meet their individual objectives, providing flexibility and tailored support. This course can replace a Unified Arts (UA) option, such as art or computer, for those who elect to take it, presenting an exciting opportunity for students interested in enhancing their wellness journey. Wellness II is open to all students at RAMS. If you are interested in enrolling your student in this innovative program, please reach out to your grade level's guidance counselor.
Below is a detailed description of the Wellness II course.
Course Description: Wellness II (6, 7, 8) is a non-traditional Wellness offering based on the Wellness standards taught in 6-8. This course focuses on more targeted areas of support around students' Social, Emotional, and Physical well-being. The class size will be 7-12 students with topics/activities ranging from yoga, meditation, executive functioning, mental health strategies, social pragmatics, stress and anxiety prevention, and peer conflict. |
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RAMS AthleticsThe Fall 2024-2025 Interscholastic Athletic program at RAMS includes:
Cross Country for grades 6, 7, and 8. Field Hockey for grades 6, 7, and 8. (We still need an Assistant Coach!) Volleyball for grade 8 (Once we fill the Assistant Volleyball Coach position, spots will be open to Grade 7 students, date TBD).
If you are interested in filling our Field Hockey Assistant Coach Vacancy, splitting a position with another person, or if any names come to mind please do have them reach out to manningk@holliston.k12.ma.us and I will answer any questions.
Fall Sports Night for parents/caregivers will be held on Thursday, September 5 from 6:00-7:00 pm in the RAMS Auditorium. |
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NEW: Meet the Assistant Principal! Letter from Mr. Holland.Dear RAMS Community,
I am so excited to be joining the team as the new Interim Assistant Principal at Robert Adams Middle School! A little about myself: my name is Ryan Holland and this will be my 16th year working in public education. I began my career in education as a music teacher having taught all levels K-12 including middle school chorus, high school guitar, and elementary general music. The past three years I served as an Assistant Principal in Belmont, MA, where I supported a very large middle school through significant changes as it transitioned from a 5-8 middle school to what is now a 4-6 upper elementary school. Now, I am thrilled to be with grades 6-8 again! Middle school can be both an exciting and challenging time for young people and I consider it an honor to support students through these formative years. Over the coming weeks and months I look forward to getting to know more members of the RAMS community and partnering with you to help our school to be a safe and inclusive community where all students feel like they belong and be successful!
Warmly,
Ryan Holland Assistant Principal Robert Adams Middle School |
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Mark Your Calendars!September 2 Labor Day (No school) 5 Parent Sports Night @ 6:00 pm in RAMS Auditorium 5 School Picture Day 7 School Committee Info Session 9-10am Coffee Haven 12 School Committee Meeting 13 PD Day-District, No School for Students 18-19 Open House 21 Celebrate Holliston 26 School Committee Meeting
October 3 Rosh Hashanah-No School 9 iwalk Event 10 School Committee Meeting 12 Yom Kippur (Saturday) 14 Indigenous People's Day-No School 24 Picture Retakes 24 School Committee Meeting TBD Keefe Assembly-Grade 8 TBD MWAHS-Metrowest Adolescent Health Survey |
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