JMR 101 Welcome to Jay M Robinson Middle

JMR 101 Welcome to Jay M. Robinson Middle School Home of the Chargers! August 31, 2016

Jay M. Robinson Middle School NC and National “School to Watch” Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Main Office: 980 -343 -6944 Fax Number: 980 -343 -6947 Attendance: 980 -343 -3149 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 • Vacant – 6 th grade • Meredith Cabana– 7 th grade • Brian Bongiovanni – 8 th grade Guidance Counselors • Lyndsey Bowles – 6 th grade • Natasha Swonger – 7 th grade • Gigi Jenouri and Brittany Harrill – 8 th grade Front Office Staff • Magda Budds – Student Services Secretary • Emma Dodd – Registrar • Kerry Smith – Senior Admin • Susan Smith – Front Office Secretary

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, Mustangs • 7 th – Blazers, Rangers, and Broncos • 8 th – Mavericks, Thoroughbreds, and Stallions

6 th Grade Teachers Mustangs Colts ELA Tracey Renfro Kyla Cattieu ELA Missy Norwine Leslie Johnson Math Bryan Vanderhill Carol Jackson Math Brooke Arnold Andy Travis Science Jacqueline Heier Elisa Cox Social Studies Amanda Buchalski 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, Chromebook 8: 10 -8: 15 Announcements 8: 15 -9: 35 First Block 9: 35 -10: 10 Re. Charge 10: 07 -11: 27 Second Block 11: 29 -1: 55 Third Block includes Lunch & Activity 1: 57 -3: 15 Electives 3: 15 Announcements and Dismissal

Pay 4 School. Stuff 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 Link is on JMR website - Parent Information Use this platform to pay for field trips and club participation fees.

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

Robinson Terminology ● Re. Charge ● Locker Time ● Activity Time

Keeping Informed - Academics Powerschool Parent Portal http: //cms. powerschool. com/public Teacher Websites - link on JMR website Conferences - contact grade level counselor 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.

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 at 8: 10 or later MUST be accompanied into the building by a parent and signed in at the Welcome Desk or Front Office

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 mid thigh • 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 covers the front and back • Flip flops are permitted, but must have sneakers for PE • Please see Student Agenda/Planner for a more detailed description

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 Odyssey of the Mind Dance Ensemble Speech and Debate Mock Trial Yogarteens FBLA - Battle of the Books - Math Counts - Girls on the Track -Shakespeare Recitation - Quiz Bowl - NJHS (apply in May) -Youth Commission International -Peer Buddies

Mark Your Calendar Curriculum Nights • Monday, September 18 6: 30 -8: 00 6 th Grade - 7 th Blazers Team • Tuesday, September 19 6: 30 -8: 00 8 th Grade - 7 th Rangers and Broncos Teams Rocktoberfest • Friday, October 20 th

PTA ❖ President Elect❖ Vice President❖ Secretary❖ Treasurer❖ Assistant Treasurer❖ School Leadership Team - TBD SLT will be electing 6 th grade parent representatives

The School Volunteer Run Welcome Desk The heartbeat of the school Please contact Elizabeth Campbell ecampbell 26@carolina. rr. com to volunteer.

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 Bi-Lo Publix Box Tops My Coke Rewards Amazon Smile ● 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-Karla Stovall - stovalkw@earthlink. net Copy Center -assists in making copies for JMR Staff Coordinator-Ellen Kim ellenpak@yahoo. 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 Book Fair - work with set-up and breakdown of Book Fair Co-Chairs-Kristin Thomas kitandkids@yahoo. com and Reena Chow irdchow@yahoo. com

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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