JMR 101 beextraordinary Welcome to Jay M Robinson

JMR 101 #beextraordinary Welcome to Jay M. Robinson Middle School Home of the Chargers! August 26, 2015

Jay M. Robinson Middle School NC and National “School to Watch” Main Office: 980 -343 -6944 Fax Number: 980 -3436947 School Email: jrobinsonmiddle@cms. k 12. nc. us Attendance Email: robinson. attendance@cms. k 12. nc. us Web Address: http: //schools. cms. k 12. nc. us/jaymrobinsonms/pages/default. aspx Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @JMR_MS School Colors: Royal Blue and Kelly Green Mascot: Chargers

Front Office and Support Staff Principal – Mike Miliote Assistant Principals • Meredith Cabana – 6 th grade • Alison Fisch – 7 th grade • Fredericka Green – 8 th grade Guidance Counselors • Gigi Jenouri – 6 th grade • Lyndsey Bowles – 7 th grade • Maria Mc. Court – 8 th grade Front Office Staff • Diane Dixon– Front Desk Secretary • Amy Boguski – Registrar • Tammy Smith – Financial Secretary • Vikki Earnhardt - Attendance

Grade Level Teams Each grade is divided into teams. The teams consist of a science and social studies teacher and two language arts and two math teachers. • 6 th – Colts and Broncos • 7 th – Blazers and Rangers • 8 th – Mavericks and Thoroughbreds

6 th Grade Teachers Mustangs Broncos Leslie Johnson ELA Cindy Pusanik Missy Norwine ELA Allison Navarro Andy Travis Math Carol Jackson Brooke Arnold Math Bryan Vanderhill Alyssa Hessian Science Jacqueline Heier Amanda Berger Social Studies Rebecca Musa

Communication • Website • “Charger Chatter”- through List. Serv • Email • Student Planner • Connect. Ed • Facebook • Twitter @JMR_MS

Sixth Grade Schedule 7: 45 Morning Bell 7: 45 -8: 10 Homeroom, Breakfast, Lockers, Chromebooks 8: 10 -8: 15 Announcements 8: 15 -9: 35 1 st Block 9: 35 -10: 05 Re. Charge 10: 07 -11: 27 2 nd Block 11: 29 -1: 55 3 rd Block, Lunch, Activity 1: 57 -3: 15 4 th Block, Electives 3: 15 Announcements/Dismissal

Pay 4 School. Stuff www. Pay 4 School. Stuff. com JMR will be using the Pay 4 School. Stuff website this school year. You will be able to conduct the following on this site: ● Pay for required school items: ○ Consumable Workbooks ○ Planner ○ Locker Fees ● Provide PTA with your volunteer preferences ● Include contact information in school directory and order a directory ● Provide your Harris Teeter VIC card information to be linked ● Make a tax-deductible Capital Contribution ● Purchase Spirit Wear ● Purchase required novels ● Pay for PTA Membership

Online School Payment Portal The other online payment system is through CMS. It is the Online School Payment Portal. Link is on JMR website - Parent Information Use this platform to pay for athletics, field trips, and club participation fees

Student Planner/Agenda Each student has a JMR Agenda This planner includes the following: ● JMR information ● Schedule ● Reference pages ● Calendars (monthly and weekly) ● Hall Pass page

Robinson Terminology ● ● ● ● Chromebase/Chromeroom Knight’s Quest Providence Prowl Re. Charge 7 -Minute Challenge Locker Time Activity Time

Keeping Informed - Academics Powerschool Parent Portal http: //cms. powerschool. com/public Teacher Websites - link on JMR website Conferences - contact Ms. Jenouri to schedule (Wed. )

Chromebooks Each student will be issued a CMS Chromebook for academic purposes upon completion of the following: ● Required Use and Internet Safety Policy Form Signed ● Chromebook Student/Parent Agreement Signed ● Web Tool Use (K-8) Permission Slip Signed (13 and Under) All of these forms must be turned in to your child’s Homeroom teacher (3 rd block) Guidelines: ● Students must carry Chromebooks in bookbags using two straps ● Students must comply with Student Code of Conduct when using Chromebook. ● Students will not take Chromebooks home. Chromebooks will be issued to 6 th grade students on September 9 th and 10 th.

BYOT Bring Your Own Technology • Appropriate use of student personal devices are outlined in the JMR BYOT Policy on school website and student planners. • Students and parents must sign and return form in order for students to use personal devices. Read carefully. • Consequences for non-compliance outlined in policy. • Students should keep technology in locker until needed. • Students are expected to apply Digital Citizenship procedures at all times.

Good to Know. . . Morning Students are not allowed to enter the building until the 7: 45 bell unless they have scheduled tutoring or a meeting with a teacher. Breakfast Provided free of charge to all students from 7: 45 -8: 05 Late Arrival/Tardy bell is 8: 10 am Any child arriving after 8: 10 MUST be accompanied into the building by a parent and signed in at the Welcome Desk

Good to Know. . . Early Dismissal • Child must bring a note to Welcome Desk that morning stating when/why leaving early. • Child receives early dismissal note to take to appropriate teacher • Child must manage getting to Welcome Desk on time • Students must turn in their Chromebooks to the front office and will pick their devices up at the front office upon returning to school • Parents will report to Welcome Desk when they arrive at school • Parent picking up child must show photo ID when they sign out their child • Children returning to school must have parent sign them back • “Latest” early dismissal is 2: 45 pm Absence • Contact school via email robinson. attendance@cms. k 12. nc. us • Connect-Ed call from attendance office if nothing is done • Marked as unexcused if no contact by parent to school

I Forgot My. . . • Labeled items may be dropped off @ Welcome Desk • Students are only called to the Welcome Desk during afternoon announcements at 3: 10. If your child forgets something (i. e. lunch, homework, PE uniform) please remind him/her to check the Welcome Desk on the way to lunch.

Carpool • Use entrance to left of the rock (not bus lot) • Form 2 lines, alternate merge at the turn – AM & PM • Drop off only at the front of the building • Pull ALL the way forward before dropping off • NO CELL PHONES • Watch for pedestrians in the crosswalk when you are leaving

Enter here for carpool Bus P ar Do No king Lot t Ente r Alterna te at the y merging ellow d ot Exit here. Pedestrians have the right of way at the crosswalks. Pull all the way to the end and stop

Dress Code • Skirts, dresses and shorts should extend to at least 2 inches above the knee • No shirts exposing the stomach, excessively tight tops or off the shoulder tops • No low cut or revealing tank tops or shirts • Sleeveless tops must be at least 3 fingers wide at straps • No offensive/gang related graphics or slogans • Leggings must be worn with a top that comes down to midthigh • Flip flops are permitted, but must have sneakers for PE • Please see Student Agenda/Planner for a more detailed list

Clubs and Activities While CMS prohibits 6 th graders from participating in sports, there are plenty of opportunities for them to get involved at JMR. Science Olympiad Drama – 1 st semester Encore Singers – 2 nd semester Odyssey of the Mind Dance Ensemble Speech and Debate Mock Trial Commission International Yogarteens FBLA - Battle of the Books - Math Counts - Girls on the Track -Shakespeare Recitation - Quiz Bowl - NJHS (apply in May) -Youth -Peer Buddies

Mark Your Calendar September 3 - 6 th Grade Curriculum Night • TD Parent Meeting 5: 30 -6: 00 • Technology Parent Meeting 6: 00 -6: 30 • Curriculum Night 6: 30 -8: 00 Rocktoberfest - Friday, October 16 • 3: 30 -5: 30

PTA • President-Julie Knafelz • President Elect-Paul Fischer • VP-Elena Salazar • Secretary-Kristen Ellis • Treasurer-Lee Sugg • Assistant Treasurer-Kristen Lyons • School Leadership Team - Tom Tobin SLT will be electing 6 th grade parent representatives

The Funds • Charger Challenge – Annual giving campaign • Corporate Match Corporate matching is a BIG part of our campaign • Easy Money – Corporate Rebates Relink VIC card– school #4940 Target Bi-Lo Publix Box Tops My Coke Rewards • Fall and Spring student events: Rocktoberfest & Rec 4 Tech

We Need Your Help Media Center - assists students and staff in the Media Center Chair Lauren Springs Icsprings@gmail. com Hospitality Chair-Susan Stanley susanstanley@carolina. rr. com Beautification - help to maintain landscaping around the school Chair-Lisa Keziah lisakeziah@gmail. com School Tours - give tours of the school to visitors Chair-Amy Self amys@carolina. rr. com Eighth Grade Celebration - help with planning the 8 th grade celebration Chair-Jean Sargent jsargent@sargent 5. com Book Fair - work with set-up and break-down of Book Fair Chair-Kristin Thomas kitandkids@yahoo. com

The School Volunteer Run Welcome Desk The heartbeat of the school Please contact Tina Butte tbutte@carolina. rr. com to volunteer.

We Need Your Help Please make sure to indicate your volunteer preferences in Pay 4 School. Stuff. All individuals that want to volunteer in CMS must register first. If you have not taken this step, please click on this link to get started. www. cmsvolunteers. com

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