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Professional Development Sign In ROMS 2023-24

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Presented to Staff April 17, 2024

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Girls Volleyball Schedule (7 & 8 Red Team)

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Girls Volleyball Schedule (7 & 8 Red Team)

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Girls Volleyball Schedule (7 & 8 Black Team)

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Girls Volleyball Schedule (7 & 8 Black Team)

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We only have one day of school...

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Please use this form for all MTSS Referrals (Academic and Behavior).

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Permission Slip for Field Trip - Needs Physical Signature

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Permission Slip for Field Trip - Needs Physical Signature

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23-24 25 Session (S&S+Context) Implementation Links - CharacterStrong MS SEL

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Construction Causing Closure Near ROMS We have been informed of construction being done by the city. The construction will take place at…

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Field Trip Request Form - Needs Physical Signature

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1. SAVE THE DATE! Future Fair is Wednesday, October 18, 2023

6:00 - 7:30 pm in the ROHS Cafeteria We will have representatives from Colleges, Universities, the military, trades and more! All are welcome! Bring your family.
2. Family/Teacher Conference Information
When: Thursday, October 26 How: Virtual Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM When can parents start signing up: Thursday, October 19th at 5:00 PM
3. ROMS Halloween Costume Guidelines

4. Order your 2024 Yearbook Now! It is $38.00 until October 20, 2023. The price will increase on October 21, 2023. Here is the link.

5. Suicide Awareness and Prevention: A presentation for caregivers and communities

TRAILS invites you to attend an upcoming presentation: Suicide Awareness and Prevention for Caregivers and Communities. The free presentation will take place via Zoom on Tuesday, October 24 from 5-6:15pm (ET) 4-2:15pm (MT).
Space is limited to the first 500 registrants, click here to register!

6. The next PTSA Meeting is Monday, October 16th at 7:00 PM and is virtual. A link will be shared closer to the meeting start date.
The ROMS student support staff is offering small groups to help in a variety of areas. Students will be excused from class for approximately 30 minutes to work on skills with other students and one or two support staff (counselors, social workers, psychologists). Groups will start at different times throughout the year based on need.
We surveyed students to see what they would have the most interest in to compile the list on the following form. We will use parent responses to help us determine next steps to get started: https://forms.gle/6nogE87BLquh3rxS7
7. From the Student Support Services Team:
Coming soon - ROMS PTSA No Frills Fundraiser! A flyer will be coming home on Monday or Tuesday. Please help us reach our $20,000 fundraising goal so we can offer some amazing programs & events to our community. We will be kicking off this campaign at our next PTSA meeting. Next PTSA meeting will be held on Zoom on Monday, October 16th at 7pm. Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Meeting ID: 966 8773 6110 Passcode: 494450 Jointhe PTSA today to have your voice heard and participate in decisions regarding events and funding. Remember to have your student(s) join! We want their voices involved in our planning and voting too. ROMS PTSA has an updated website - check it out!
8. PTSA NEWS

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ROMS MTSS Review Presentation - October 2023

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ROMS MTSS Review Presentation - October 2023

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Standards Based Grading Letter to Parents 

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2023-2024 Standard Based Grading Letter to Parents 

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2023-2024 Archived Bulldog Bulletin Links

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1. Dear Families,

Immunizations are one of the most important means of keeping our children safe from vaccine preventable diseases. In order to attend school, Michigan law requires children enrolled in school and childcare to be immunized. ALL schools, public and private are required to report semi-annually all new students to the district and all 7th grade students. By now, you should have received a letter from our 7th grade office if your student is not up to date on their vaccines. If a student is not up to date with all required immunizations, a parent/guardian must provide an immunization waiver. Details of waivers can be found here from the Oakland County Health Division.

We thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter.

2. Make Up Picture Day is Wednesday, October 11, 2023. (It is a Late Start Wednesday).

3. The ROHS Homecoming Parade, Tailgate, and Football Game are Friday, September 29th at Royal Oak High School!

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR FAMILIES!! In order for your middle school student to attend the high school homecoming game, they need to be accompanied by an adult and have their student IDs. Thank you!

4. 7th and 8th Grade Families Only

ROMS coed swim season is approaching fast. If your student is interested in joining the team, please come to the parent meeting on Oct 11 at 5pm in the pool lobby.

5. Check out our ROMS Clubs!

6. Royal Oak Parent Advocacy Committee - October Meeting 10/17 @ 6:30 PM

The Royal Oak Parent Advocacy Committee (ROPAC) is our school district's Parent Advisory Committee - a group made up of parents/caregivers of students with IEPs or 504 Plans, those that want to learn more, those that think their student may benefit from special education services. ROPAC sincerely welcomes any parent or caregiver with a student(s) in Royal Oak schools to join us in our mission to make this a destination for students receiving special education services. Learn more about the ROPAC here: ROPAC Info Flyer

The PAC's October meeting will be held Tuesday, 10/17 @ 6:30 PM - this will be a Hybrid meeting, offered in person at the School Board Office and on Zoom ( https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88525284003). Our topic for the month will cover the basics of IEP and 504 plans, eligibility for these plans and how to get the most out of your services. We will be joined by Kelsey Biswanger from Michigan Alliance for Families. To join our mailing list for meeting reminders and other updates, complete this quick form: ROPAC Email List

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1. Dear Families,

Immunizations are one of the most important means of keeping our children safe from vaccine preventable diseases. In order to attend school, Michigan law requires children enrolled in school and childcare to be immunized. ALL schools, public and private are required to report semi-annually all new students to the district and all 7th grade students. By now, you should have received a letter from our 7th grade office if your student is not up to date on their vaccines. If a student is not up to date with all required immunizations, a parent/guardian must provide an immunization waiver. Details of waivers can be found here from the Oakland County Health Division.

We thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter.

2. Make Up Picture Day is Wednesday, October 11, 2023. (It is a Late Start Wednesday).

3. The ROHS Homecoming Parade, Tailgate, and Football Game are Friday, September 29th at Royal Oak High School!
The festivities kickoff at 5pm with the Homecoming Parade that cruises down Lexington Blvd. The parade features the ROHS Marching Band, cheer team, and homecoming court as well as many clubs, sports teams, and other organizations at the high school. It ends in front of the stadium where there is a tailgate open to the entire community that includes free food, a live band, games, and other fun activities . After the tailgate, please join us as we cheer on the ROHS Ravens Varsity Football Team as they take on Avondale. Game starts at 7pm.
4. ROMS Student Council is partnering with Glinda's Closet for a Halloween Costume Drive! Costume collection will begin Thursday, September 28th and end Friday, September 29th at 3:00 pm. Costumes can be dropped off into the boxes in the vestibule by the main office. Donations will benefit Glinda's Closet, a local non-profit that provides free costumes to kids in need. Click here to see more information about Glinda's Closet!
5. PTSA Information
☺️ ROMS PTSA Fall Fundraiser will be kicking off in October. Celebration date will be Friday, November 10 from 2-3:30pm. More information to follow! We are actively looking for volunteers to help plan this event. Please send an email to romspta@gmail.com if you are interested in helping.

☺️ Are you creative? Like Event Planning? Want to meet new people? We need volunteers to help make our programs & events a reality for our students and families. If you are interested, please fill out this sign up genius:

Detailed information will be coming about committees. We are using this as a start to our volunteer database. Don't think you have enough time - that's ok! There are many other ways you can help us.

☺️In preparation for the 2023-2024 school year, the PTSA would like YOUR input! Please fill out the survey using the link below and let us know what is important to YOU! Thank you for your help! Survey will close on Sept 27. There will be a raffle prize winner chosen from the completed forms!

☺️ Join the PTSA to have your voice heard and participate in decisions: Remember to have your student(s) join! We want their voices involved in our planning and voting too.

☺️ Next PTSA meeting will be held on Zoom on Monday, October 16th at 7pm. Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Only members can vote, so join today!

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Dear Families,

As we navigate the challenges of adolescence at ROMS, it's essential to address various aspects of our children's education and well-being. One crucial topic we'd like to emphasize is the safety of keeping hands and feet to themselves at school.

Middle school is a critical time in your child's development, and they are learning more than just academics. They are also learning about boundaries, respect, and appropriate behavior in social settings. We want to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all students, and discussing this matter at home can greatly reinforce these values.

Here are a few key points to consider when talking to your middle schooler about keeping their hands and feet to themselves:

1. Respect for Personal Space: Explain the importance of respecting personal space, both theirs and that of their peers. Encourage them to understand that everyone has a right to feel safe and comfortable at school.

2. No Tolerance for Bullying: Make it clear that any form of physical contact that is unwelcome, aggressive, or harmful is unacceptable. Emphasize that bullying, in any form, will not be tolerated.

3. Conflict Resolution: Teach your child healthy ways to resolve conflicts or disagreements without resorting to physical actions. Encourage them to communicate their feelings and seek help from a trusted adult if needed.

4. Empathy: Help your child develop empathy by discussing how their actions may make others feel. Encourage them to imagine how they would feel if someone invaded their personal space or was physically aggressive toward them.

5. Reporting: Ensure your child knows how to report any incidents of bullying or unsafe behavior to school administrators, teachers, and counselors. Emphasize that it's okay to seek help when necessary.

6. Leading by Example: Model respectful behavior at home and reinforce the importance of treating others kindly and respectfully.

By having this conversation with your middle schooler, you are helping them develop valuable life skills and contribute to a safer and more inclusive school environment. We believe that working together as a community, we can instill these important values in our children.

If you have any concerns or questions regarding this topic or any other aspect of your child's education, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. We greatly appreciate your support and partnership in ensuring a positive and safe learning environment for all our students.

Thank you,

Kristin Meldrum

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2023  girls basketball schedule Revised.docx

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👀 Don't have a team and want one? Just mark you are looking for a team and click submit. We will get you hooked in!

⏱ Busy after school? No problem! No extra commitments for quiz bowl...just read and show up on Nov. 14 for the quiz bowl. Team meetings/study sessions can be organized within your team.

📚 Have fun reading books and participating in a fun trivia-style event! Fun prizes involved for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!

✅ CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM OR YOURSELFSee Ms. Scobie in the mezzanine or Ms. Hill in the LC if you have questions

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Learning Commons Corner - September 2023 by Jill Hill

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Clubs Sheet for Teachers - please add your approved club's information

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Clubs Sheet for Teachers - please add your approved club's information

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Fill out this form if you see a student representing one of our three behavior expectations.

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Hi Royal Oak,

I am the principal of Royal Oak Middle School. We have implemented a no cell phone policy for our students at lunch which has been wonderful! We want to try to get our students to have fun and interact during lunch time and we are looking for your help.

Do you have any leftover sports balls? Any extra ping pong tables? Uno cards or regular decks of cards? Yard games? Board games? Basketball pop a shot? Foosball table? Air Hockey?! We will collect it all! In our ROMS vestibule there will be a table set up for you to drop off your donations or feel free to reach out to me at kristin.meldrum@royaloakschools.org

Are you a local author or musician? We could set up a musician on our tennis courts for a concert or an author could talk to our students in our Learning Commons! We are looking to really engage our students that are FINALLY phone free.

We are SO excited to think outside the box to help our kids. THANK YOU

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Learning Commons, Headphones, iPads, and 3P/STEM Checkout

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Hi Royal Oak,

I am the principal of Royal Oak Middle School. We have implemented a no cell phone policy for our students at lunch which has been wonderful! We want to try to get our students to have fun and interact during lunch time and we are looking for your help.

Do you have any leftover sports balls? Any extra ping pong tables? Uno cards or regular decks of cards? Yard games? Board games? Basketball pop a shot? Foosball table? Air Hockey?! We will collect it all! In our ROMS vestibule there will be a table set up for you to drop off your donations or feel free to reach out to me at kristin.meldrum@royaloakschools.org

Are you a local author or musician? We could set up a musician on our tennis courts for a concert or an author could talk to our students in our Learning Commons! We are looking to really engage our students that are FINALLY phone free.

We are SO excited to think outside the box to help our kids. THANK YOU

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