RMS MONDAY MESSAGE

* 10/26 PTO Meeting - 7 pm @ RMS Library

* 11/3 Supt. Conference Day - No School for Students

* 11/11 Veterans Day - No School

* 11/13 End of Q1 - Final Grades Due

* 11/23 & 11/24 - Caregiver Conferences - Half Days for Students

*11/25-11/27 Thanksgiving Recess - No School

*12/3 Winter Concert - BHS @ 7pm

*12/10 Picture Retakes *Please bring your original photo package.

*More detailed info about school events can be located below!

Each month, RMS faculty and staff have the opportunity to nominate students that exhibit character traits worthy of celebrating. Students are nominated based on one or more of the following criteria:

• Overcoming obstacles
  
• Demonstrates respect to the student body and faculty and honors/respects others' property
  
• Exhibits behaviors of an up stander
  
• Student is working to their potential and/or shows improvement in areas that are challenging
  
• Shows a strong commitment to continuing their education
  
• Demonstrates acceptance and tolerance of the differences in others
  
• Goes above and beyond to show support of others
  
• Demonstrating the ability to work independently
• Exhibits good time management/organizational skills

Congratulations to our SEPTEMBER winners and thank you to the Beacon ELKS Club for honoring our star students!

Ms. Eraca + Ms. Tarrant's students created staff shout outs this week - making so many RMS staff members smile!

Ms. Londono's 8th grade science classes spent the week designing and testing their "egg drop" creations. Such a fun science and engineering project!

Ms. Lynch + Mr. Cabral's Environmental Club whipped up some fresh pasta sauce using tomatoes, garlic and basil from their garden. After enjoying the fruits of their labor, they shared it with many faculty members and it was a 10/10!

Mr. Castaldi's Innovators in Action Class will be reaching back out to businesses to schedule opportunities to come into our classes or engage in a virtual meeting to share experiences with the students. Whether you own a small local business, work for a larger organization, or have experience in entrepreneurship, your perspective can provide invaluable insight and inspiration for our students. If your business is interested in helping our students find out more about entrepreneurship please contact Mr. Castaldi by email: castaldi.w@beaconk12.org

Guest speakers may discuss topics such as:

• Starting and growing a business

• Developing business plans

• Marketing and branding

• Financial planning and budgeting

• Business ethics

• Leadership and teamwork

• Innovation and problem-solving

• Community involvement and giving back

• Career pathways and lessons learned

Stay tuned for more club offerings + info as we continue into the school year!

See Ms. K or Ms. G with any questions or for details regaridng the next meeting!

*Shout out to all of the members of Student Council for planning a fun and successful spirit week, pep rally and dance last week!*

Mario Kart will meet on Tuesdays

Minecraft will meet on Wednesdays

Super Smash Bros will meet on Thursdays

See Mr. Junjulas with any questions!

See Ms. Garrett in the main office with any questions!

There will be a Yearbook meeting on Wednesday, 10/28 in B229 until 3:30. All are welcome and see Ms. Holliday with any questions.

*Changes* We will be using the switches instead of Chromebooks. We will also now have an alternate schedule- 6th graders will alternate with 7th/8th graders every other week.

Monday Oct 26th - 7th and 8th grade

Monday Nov 2nd - 6th grade

Any questions, see Mr. Junjulas!

Kaleidoscope Club will meet Wednesday October 28th and Tuesday November 3rd, after school in Ms. Assumma's office

The World Language Club will meet on Thursday, October 29, 2:45pm-3:30pm in Mrs. Hughes's room E149. Come decorate Mexican and German cookies and learn about Día de Muertos and Octoberfest celebrations! There will be a late bus to get home. See you then!

Join Youth Leadership Club!

What is it?

A club dedicated to fostering inclusivity, promoting kindness, and developing leadership skills while making a positive impact on the school and Beacon community.

When is it?

Every Wednesday from 2:50-3:50 pm

Where is it?

Room B221 with Mrs. Tarrant and Mrs. Eraca

We are so excited to see the amazing production our Drama Club puts on this year! Click the link below to purchase Rombout Players apparel and support our sweet performers! Any questions - See Ms. G or Ms. Simms!

Shout out to all of our Modified teams for their successful seasons this fall!

Looking forward to the winter season!

• 10/27 vs Monticello @ 4:30 pm

The Girls Modified Volleyball team hosted their first ever "Dig Pink" Game against Monticello. It was a great night to support Breast Cancer Awareness. The girls raised $1,043 for Breast Cancer Research!!!

Modified Winter sports registration will be opening on Wednesday, Oct 28th.

If your child needs a physical for clearance to play, please contact the nurse's office.

Important dates

PTO Meeting 10/26 7pm in the RMS Library

Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser now - November 12th

Charleston Wrap Fundraiser November 20 - December 11

Questions or Concerns?

Contact the Main Office at 845-838-6900 ext. 4131

Follow us on Instagram - @RomboutMS

School Address: 84 Mattaewan Rd, Beacon, NY 12508

Principal: Mr. Brian Soltish-soltish.b@beaconk12.org-ext. 4131

Assistant Principal (Last Names A-L): Ms. Marissa Benson-benson.ma@beaconk12.org-ext. 4105

Assistant Principal (Last Names M-Z): Ms. Amanda Pucino-pucino.a@beaconk12.org -ext. 4144