RAMS NEWS-4/2

Contents

• RAMS Musical-NEWSIES

• HEF No Cook Night

• Project 351-Cradles to Crayons Donations

• RAMS Yearbooks-Orders are Due by 4/30

• RAMS Mary W. McNamara Innovation Lab

• 6th Grade Hale Reservation Field Trip

• Free Tennis Clinic for Students!

• RAMS CARE T-Shirts & Ordering

• RAMS MCAS Schedule

• MYP Parenting Solutions Information

• Holliston PTO-Opportunities to Get Involved

• Mark Your Calendar

• RAMS Think it Over

4/10 at Bazels Pizza and Subs
You must PRINT and bring this paper flyer for HEF to receive a percentage of the sales.

Project 351-Cradles to Crayons Donations

Our project Project 351 ambassador, 8th grader Victoria Thomas, is running a clothing drive next week in support of Cradles to Crayons. There will be bins in the lobby where students and staff can donate clothing. Cradles to Crayons supports families who face clothing insecurity, so please donate clothing from newborn size to adult medium. Thank you!

RAMS Yearbooks-Orders Due by 4/30

We’re excited to announce that yearbook ordering is open for the school year. Using this link on the school’s webpage, you can order a yearbook for your child. Yearbooks will be distributed in early June, and ordering closes at the end of April. Please don’t wait to order - we’d love to secure a yearbook for your child now. We will have a few copies to sell in person in June, but last year we ran out! The only way to guarantee one for your child is by ordering online by April 30th.

Any questions? Email Mrs. Schmid or Ms. Ditto

RAMS Mary W. McNamara Innovation Lab

Mary McNamara Innovation Lab is home to our RAMS MakerSpace:

6th graders- RAMS Block on Wednesday

7th graders- RAMS Block on Tuesday

8th graders- RAMS Block on Thursday

Supplies needed:

9 Volt Batteries

AA batteries

Ironing Board (used is fine)

Iron (used is fine)

Square Perler bead boards

Perler Beads

Bracelet Making string all colors

Rectangular bins at least 12X12 or big enough for an 8 ½X11 piece of paper

Gimp all colors

Felt all colors

Yarn all colors

Duct tape

Pipe Cleaners

Food Coloring

Shaving cream

Acrylic paint

RAMS CARE T-Shirts & Ordering

Dear RAMS Families,

Earlier this school year, students took part in a RAMS CARE t-shirt design competition. We recently received those t-shirts and are ready to distribute t-shirts to students who previously requested them. The cost is $7 cash or check made payable to Robert Adams Middle School.

IMPORTANT - Any student that did not previously order a t-shirt, but has subsequently changed their minds and would like to order a t-shirt, will have the opportunity to do so over the next week.

Thank you.

RAMS MCAS Schedule

MCAS Schedule Spring 2024:

Round 1: English Language Arts

Grade 6 - ELA - Two ELA sessions: April 2 & 4

Grade 7 - ELA - Two ELA sessions: April 2 & 4

Grade 8 - ELA - Two ELA sessions: April 2 & 4

Round 2 Math and STE and Civics Pilot

Grade 6 - Math - Two test sessions: May 7 & 9

Grade 7 - Math - Two test sessions: May 7 & 9

Grade 8 - Math - Two test sessions: May 7 & 9

Grade 8 - STE- Two test sessions: May 14 & May 16

Grade 8 - Civics: Two test sessions: May 29 and 30

MYP Parenting Solutions Information

Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) is pleased to announce its new MPY Parenting Solutions Library. The MPY Parenting Solutions Library is offered at no charge, in partnership with Peace At Home Parenting Solutions, a non-profit located in Mansfield, Connecticut. Peace At Home Parenting Solutions is a dynamic hub of trusted knowledge and compassionate support that inspires parents to create positive change for their children, their families and themselves. Through this new partnership, MPY is pleased to offer proven resources to help students’ families thrive.

Peace At Home Parenting Solutions specializes in empowering parents with evidence-based strategies to foster nurturing connections that safeguard their children's mental well-being. The trainings are presented by experts with advanced degrees and the trainings focus on child and adolescent development, including difficulties in school, mental health challenges, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ identity formation, racism, and grief. These trainings present easy-to-use strategies for long-lasting change.

Holliston PTO-Opportunities to Get Involved

Joining 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.

Holliston PTO

Mark Your Calendar

April

4 School Committee @ 7:00PM

5-7 Spring Musical: Newsies

11 5th Grade Parent/Family Information Night 6:30 PM-7:30 PM - RAMS Auditorium

15 Patriots Day/no school

16-19 April Vacation

25 School Committee @ 7:00PM

MCAS Schedule for April and May can be found earlier in this newsletter and is linked below.

May

1 Early Release: ½ PD day-building

6 (Tentative) Meeting prior to Town Hall

6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week weekly meals

TBD Town Meeting

9 School Committee @ 7:00PM

TBD Arts Night

TBD 8th Grade Field Trip

15-17 6th Grade Field Trip Hale

15 6-8th COMBINED Grade Band/Chorus Concert

23 School Committee @ 7:00PM

24 Community Service Day-grade 8

27 Memorial Day/no school

RAMS Think it Over

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