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 • Erin Burns – 6 th grade • Rebecca Thompson – 7 th grade • Brian Bongiovanni – 8 th grade Guidance Counselors • Gigi Jenouri – 6 th grade • Lyndsey Bowles – 7 th grade • Natasha Swonger – 8 th grade Front Office Staff • Gail Houghton– Attendance 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, Filly’s • 7 th – Blazers, Rangers, and Broncos • 8 th – Mavericks, Thoroughbreds, and Stallions

6 th Grade Teachers Mustangs Filly’s Colts ELA Kyla Cattieu Tracey Renfro Kelly Ortega ELA Melissa Mattes Jacqueline Heier Leslie Johnson Math Bryan Vanderhill Brandi Clark Carol Jackson/ Jenelle Mc. Cheyne Math Brooke Arnold Andy Travis Science Karissa Dodds Elisa Cox Social Studies Amanda Buchalski Rebecca Musa

Communication • JMR Website • PTA Website • Charger Chatter Newsletter Emailed every other Friday, sign up through List. Serv http: //cmslistserv. cms. k 12. nc. us/cgi-bin/wa. exe? SUBED 1=DL 431 JMRParents &A=1 • • • 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: 37 -10: 12 BOOST 10: 14 -11: 34 Second Block 11: 31 -1: 53 Third Block includes Lunch & Activity 1: 55 -3: 15 Electives 3: 15 Announcements and Dismissal

Pay 4 School. Stuff JMR uses the Pay 4 School. Stuff website for important school fees, purchases and forms. You will be able to conduct the following on this site: ● Pay required School Fees which covers workbooks, student planners and locker fees ● Pay PTA Membership Dues ● Purchase required Spanish workbooks (7 th & 8 th grade) ● Have your Harris Teeter VIC card re-linked to JMR ● Sign up for Volunteer Opportunities at school ● Sign up for Listserve to receive emails from JMR ● Join the Athletic Boosters and support JMR Athletics ● Make a tax-deductible donation to the Charger Challenger Annual Fund ● Purchase PE Uniforms ● Purchase Spirit Wear

Online School Payment Portal Link is on JMR website - Parent Information Use this platform to pay for field trips and club participation fees. http: //schools. cms. k 12. nc. us/jaymrobinson. MS/Page s/Online. School. Payment. aspx

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 ● ● ● BOOST Locker Time Activity Time Connect-Ed Listserve A day & B day

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 Front Office

Dismissals & Absences Early Dismissal • Student must bring a note signed by a parent to the Welcome Desk in the morning stating what time they are leaving that day. • Student will receive an early dismissal pass to show to the appropriate teacher when it is time to leave class. • Student must turn in their Chromebook to the front office and will pick their device up at the front office upon returning to school. • Parents must sign their child out at the Welcome Desk. • Parent must show a photo ID when they sign their child out. • Students returning to school must have a parent sign them back in. • No early dismissals allowed after 2: 45 pm. Absence • Contact the school via email at robinson. attendance@cms. k 12. nc. us • You will receive a call from the attendance office if you do not contact the school. • Student will be marked as unexcused if the parent does not contact the school.

I Forgot My. . . Often important items get left at home like lunch boxes, PE uniforms, homework and band instruments. • Bring the item to the Welcome Desk and label it with the student’s name and grade. • Students usually pick up items during the day on their way to lunch or in between classes, but if they forget they will be called to the Front Office during the afternoon announcements at 3: 13 pm to retrieve the item. Note: Items are not delivered to students in class and classes are not interrupted to notify students that an item has been dropped off for them.

Lost & Found Many items are lost and never retrieved on our campus. If your child is missing anything, including lunchboxes, water bottles, planners, notebooks, jackets, hoodies, etc. please have them check the Lost & Found is located at the entrance to the cafeteria closest to the gym.

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

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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 Chess Club YCI FBLA - Battle of the Books - Math Counts - Girls on the Track - Shakespeare Recitation - Quiz Bowl - NJHS (apply in May) - Youth Commission International - Peer Buddies - Environthan - Robotics Club - #Lunch. Bag - Lead 2 Feed

Mark Your Calendar Curriculum Nights • Wednesday, September 12 6: 00 -8: 00 6 th Grade - 7 th Rangers Team ONLY • Thursday, September 20 6: 00 -8: 00 8 th Grade - 7 th Blazers and Broncos Teams ONLY

PTA The JMR PTA meets on the first Friday of each month at 8: 30 am in the Media Center. Parents are welcome to attend PTA meetings. • President-Elizabeth Campbell • Vice President-Chaeli Berglund • Secretary-Ann Beller • Treasurer-Peggy Conerly • Assistant Treasurer-Lee Sugg For more information visit www. jmrpta. com.

Fundraising ● Charger Challenge Annual Fund ● Corporate Matching Gifts ● Corporate Partners Link your Harris Teeter VIC Card to JMR using code #4940 ● Fall Fundraiser: Step It Up! ● Spring Student Fundraiser: Go For The Gold Teacher vs. Student Volleyball Tournament during school

PTA Website www. jmrpta. com ● Quick Links (lunch menus, clubs & activities, parent information, CMS calendar) ● Upcoming Events ● Pay 4 School. Stuff (plus directions for getting started) ● Fundraising ● Volunteer Information (plus link to register with CMS) ● Charger Chatter Newsletters ● Sign up to be included in the school Listserve ● Contact the PTA

Get Involved • Beautification - Help maintain landscaping around the school • Book Fair - Assist with set-up, sales and break-down of the Book Fair • Copy Center - Make copies for the teachers (training is provided) • Eighth Grade Celebration - Help with planning the celebration • EOG Proctoring - Assist teachers with testing in May • General Volunteers - Help with events and projects when needs arise • Hospitality - Help with staff appreciation events • Media Center - Assist students and staff in the Media Center • Spirit Wear - Help sell Spirit Wear at school events Visit www. jmrtpa. com for more info

Parent like a Pro • Add JMR to your contacts, the number is 980 -343 -6944 • Like the JMR Facebook page (with the new logo) • Sign up for JMR Remind: Text @jmrinfo to 81010 • Read the Charger Chatter Newsletter every other Friday • Put the Powerschool App on your phone and on your child’s phone • Help your child get organized with a system that works for them • Ask your child each morning if it’s an A day or a B day to help them remember what to bring

Parent like a Pro • If you are picking your child up early and not returning that day, do it after 11: 45 am. This counts as a full attendance day. If they leave before that, they are marked absent for the day. • Try to avoid an early pick up after 2: 30 pm, you will be stuck in carpool and late for your appointment. • Changes in how your child goes home do not need to be reported to the school. Just have your child leave with the walkers, go to the bus stop or to carpool depending on the plan you have that day.

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