RMS Monday Message

There are less than 10 weeks in the 2022-2023 school year and it will be busy! This past week was the NYS ELA Testing and next week is the NYS Math Testing on 5/2 and 5/3. We had great performances by RMS Students in "Les Misérables" this past weekend and this week is our 8th Grade Trip to Washington D.C (Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter for updates and pictures! Our handle for both is @RomboutMS). Sprinkle in our field trips and other end of year activities, and these last few weeks will fly by.

The 5-week Marking Period is on Friday, May 12th. We encourage students who want to get some extra help from their teacher to see them in school and/or reach out via e-mail to help set up a time before or after school for additional support.

With the nice weather that we have been having, it has been great to see so many of our students enjoying the outdoors whether it be going out for class with their teacher, using our athletic facilities during PE class, the different activities at recess, or sitting under the shade sail and budding tree outside the cafeteria to eat lunch (pictured below). We are happy to be enjoying the outdoors again!

Have a great Monday!

4/26-4/28 - 8th Grade Trip to Washington D.C.

5/2 & 5/3 - NYS Math State Testing

5/3 - PTO Meeting 7pm @ RMS Library

5/11 - RMS Spring Concert

5/12 - 4th Quarter 5-Week Mark

5/16 - BCSD School Budget Vote and Election

5/18-5/24 - Book Fair

5/29 - No School/District Closed - Memorial Day

6/19 - No School/District Closed - Juneteenth

6/21 - 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony @ BHS - Time TBA

6/21 and 6/22 - Half Day of School for Students

6/22 - Last Day of School for Students

We wanted to give a special shout-out to not only all of the students who participated in the Beacon Player's production of "Les Misérables," but especially to our RMS Students who had roles in the play.

It was great to see all of the hard work pay off into the plays over the weekend. The play, the set, the music...everything was amazing! We are proud of you!

Hazel Balogh, 6th

Tami Bernstein, 8th

McKenna Griffin, 7th

Molly Lyons, 8th

Giana Rodriguez, 7th

Januario Stageman, 8th

Suvi O’Shea, 6th

Noah Postolan, 7th

NYS Testing will continue next week on Tuesday, 5/2 and Wednesday, 5/3 with the NYS Math State Tests.

If you have any testing questions, please feel free to email Mr. Carofano @ carofano.m@beaconk12.org.

What is the Math RISE Program?

The Math RISE Program is an opportunity for students to receive extra help preparing for the State Exam (5/2-5/4) or final exams in June.

Who is eligible?

RISE is open to all RMS students, grades 6-8 and will work with Mr. Siegel.

When?

RISE will be held 2:45 pm-3:45 pm on Mondays (for 6th graders), Tuesdays (for 7th graders), and Thursdays (for 8th graders). The program will run through Thursday, May 4, 2023.

Students can report to room D140 on their designated day.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at siegel.j@beaconk12.org

Click the button below to view the Virtual Art Gallery for Quarter 3. Organized by our Art Department of Mr. Trad, Ms. DeLisi, and Ms. Charter, it shows the fantastic art work that our students at Rombout have created. Awesome job!

Ms. Landivar and Ms. Baisley's 7th Grade Science class constructed animal and plant cells out of rice cakes and candy! They have been learning about cell organelles and the difference between animal cells and plant cells. See the cool pictures below!

Below are the modified sports home contests for the next two weeks. Game schedules are always subject to change due to various reasons. Download the rSchool App to view the most up to date schedules for Beacon Athletics! Come out and support your Bulldogs!

4/25: Modified Baseball vs. Valley Central 5pm @ Memorial Park

5/2: Modified Baseball vs. Pine Bush 4:30 @ Memorial Park

5/3: Modified Softball vs. Pine Bush 4:30 @ Memorial Park

5/4: Modified Girls Lacrosse vs. Burke Catholic 4:30 @ BHS Turf

5/4: Modified Girls/Boys Track vs. Tri-Valley and Valley Central 4:30 @ Hammond Field

5/4: Modified Baseball vs. Goshen 4:30 @ Memorial Park

5/4: Modified Softball vs. Goshen 4:30 @ Memorial Park

From Coach Guillet:

Several RMS student-athletes continue to play a big role for the Beacon JV baseball team. Naim Dika, Parker White, and Elijah Eppsare part of the 14 player squad.

Elijah is the starting catcher. He excels at blocking pitches in the dirt and throwing out runners trying to steal. He is the leader on the field, calling pitches, pickoffs, and cut plays. He is also contributing offensively, and has a double and triple to his credit, along with 5 stolen bases.

Parker White has been seeing time at first base and the mound. He excels at getting on base, as he has a very good eye at the plate. His .549 on base percentage is the 2nd highest on the team. He has also gotten his first few of many future high school hits.

Naim Dika has played all over the field. He's logged innings on the mound, at 2nd, shortstop, 3rd and left field. Naim has contributed offensively as well, and is great at making solid contact with the ball even when behind in the count. He also has his first 5 of many high school hits.

All 3 are dedicated team players that are able to balance their academics with their sports. They work hard and are an integral part of our 6-3 team (as of 4/19/23)

1. There will be 2 World Language Club Meetings in the Month of May: May 11th and May 18th. Questions? See Ms. DeCandia in E151.

2. Another session of Morning Intramurals has begun. If interested, see Ms. Tobin in the Gymnasium.

1. 8th Grade Families/Guardians: Information regarding the Moving Up Ceremony and Semi-Formal Dance will be sent home with Q3 Report Cards.

2. 8th Grade Class T-Shirts are for sale! Shirts are $15 and can be ordered online (https://www.customink.com/fundraising/romboutclassof2023) or using the order form (below). Donations are also accepted and appreciated! All proceeds will go towards the dance.

Questions? See Ms. Karnavezos or Ms. Holliday!

Please consider donating any formal attire (dresses, skirts, polos, dress pants, etc.) to the Kiosk for our 8th graders! We ask that items be washed before donating, as students will be given the opportunity to "shop" these clothes during their lunch period before the semi-formal dance on Friday, June 9th. Thank you for your support!

If you find yourself Spring Cleaning and have any of the items found on the photo below, please place them in our USAgain Bins located in the parking lot!

To help, save any clothing items, shoes, linens or other textiles and drop them off in our bins. Besides keeping clothes out of landfills, every time we fill up a bin: the benefits are two-fold. First, our RMS Environmental Club receives funds to use for our club. Also, USAgain plants a tree. Clean out those closets and bring any unwanted items to our USAgain bin!

The BCSD Student Film Festival will be on Saturday, May 13th 2023. Use the link below to purchase tickets to either the Elementary Session, the Middle/High School Session, or both! The festival will be in the BHS Theater! Can't wait to see all of the amazing films!

Use this link: https://www.foundationforbeaconschools.org/film-festival

The warmer weather is finally here and the PTO will be springing into action as we enter our busiest time of year. Be on the lookout for information coming soon about our first ever RMS PTO Flea Market & Craft Fair happening on 6/10. Book your space for $20 and sell your crafts or profit from the clutter you have in your house. The sign up link for our Staff Appreciation Luncheon in May will be sent home soon. We will be looking for donations of desserts and drinks to help make it super special for the amazing RMS Staff. Our next meeting is on Wednesday May 3rd at 7pm in the RMS Library. We will be taking nominations for board positions. If you are interested or would like to know more about the PTO board please reach out to us at romboutpto@gmail.com.

Questions or Concerns? Contact the Main Office at 845-838-6900 ext. 4131.

Email: carofano.m@beaconk12.org
Website: https://www.beaconk12.org/Domain/9
Location: 84 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY, USA
Phone: 8458386900
Twitter: @romboutMS