RMS Monday Message

Our students have been working hard to achieve success this quarter. Modified fall sports are coming to an end and winter sports are gearing up. In order for students to participate in these extra-curriculars, they must be registered on Family ID. The dates for Parent Teacher Conferences have been announced and will take place in a virtual platform. More information about conferences will be sent in the coming weeks! With four weeks until the quarter ends, students should connect with teachers and find time to attend extra help sessions. The teachers' extra help schedule is linked below. Parents, in alignment with the district's communication goals, we would also like to know your preferred method of contact in order for us to communicate with you effectively. Please take the time to fill out the google form linked below.

October 26 - Capital Project Vote @ BHS and Glenham

October 28 - Picture Make Ups

November 1 - Winter Sports Parent Meeting ( on Zoom @ 5pm)

November 3 - PTO Meeting

November 6 - Girls on the Run 5k

November 11 - No School

November 19 - End of Q1 Marking Period

November 22 & 23 - Parent Teacher Conferences

November 29 - Modified Sports Begin

Environmental Club

There will be an interest meeting after school in Ms. Benson's room (A106) on 10/28. Any questions, contact Ms. Benson (benson.ma@beaconk12.com) or Ms. Malin (malin.l@beaconk12.com)

Student Council

There will be an interest meeting after school on 11/3 in Ms. Benson's room (A106). Any questions, contact Ms. Benson (benson.ma@beaconk12.com) or Ms. Tobin (tobin.b@beaconk12.com)

Intramurals

Intramurals are open to any student in grades 6-8. The next two sessions are on 10/29 & 11/5. Any questions, contact Ms. Benson (benson.ma@beaconk12.com) or Ms. Tobin (tobin.b@beaconk12.com)

NJHS

NJHS will be starting their annual Food Drive on November 1st and it will run through the 12th. Students are encouraged to bring in non-perishable goods to homeroom classes!

Pickleball Club

This week Pickleball Club meets Thursday 10/28 after school. Meet in Mr. Joyce's Room (E-145). New players welcome.

Jazz Band

The Jazz Band meets every Wednesday after school in the band room, F157. Contact Mr. Rubinstein with any questions. Rubinstein.M@beaconk12.org. New players welcome.

Chess Club

Chess Club has started. If you would like to learn how to play chess come to Chess Club on Tuesday after school in room D238. New players welcome. If you would like to buy a chess club t-shirt, visit https://www.customink.com/g/pay0-00ch-04mg.

Mr. Giametta will host an informational meeting for parents covering modified winter sports on November 1st at 5pm on Zoom. All athletes must be registered on Family ID to participate in the winter season. After the informational meeting, coaches will provide an opportunity for parents to meet with them to discuss the particulars of their program. Family ID for Winter DEVELOPMENTAL sports is now open. Family ID for Winter MODIFIED sports will open on NOVEMBER 1. The following dates are available for students to receive Sports Physicals from 9am-11am: November 9, 16, 30. To sign up for a physical, contact Nurse Hannah directly at: aakjar.h@beaconk12.org

Beacon Winter Athletics Information Meeting

Zoom Meeting Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72472334837 pwd=d1R5d01ETGpZSjZsNFBMSXozc2svdz09

Meeting ID: 724 7233 4837 / Passcode: rg8Mx2

Winter Sport Offerings & Coaches Contact information

• Modified Boys Basketball
• Coach Zehner- zehner.t@beaconk12.org

• Modified Girls Basketball
• Coach Virgadamo- tvirg2001@yahoo.com

• Modified Cheerleading
• Coach Karnavezos- karnavezos.a@beaconk12.org

• Modified Wrestling
• Coach McPartland- mcpartland.a@beaconk12.org

• Developmental Boys Swimming
• Coach Collins- collins.l@beaconk12.org

• Developmental Boys & Girls Bowling
• Coach Mahon- mahon.b@beaconk12.org

Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Monday November 22 and Tuesday November 23. All conferences will be fully virtual. Our students will follow a half day schedule on both November 22 and November 23rd. The early dismissal times will be as follows:

Beacon High School 10:30 AM

Rombout Middle School 11:00 AM

Elementary Schools 11:30 AM

Afternoon Parent-Teacher conference times at RMS on Monday, November 22 and Tuesday, November 23rd will be 12:00 PM - 2:50 PM. Evening conference times are from 5:00-8:00 PM. All conferences will be virtual. We will be utilizing our Pick-a-Time system to schedule conferences. More information about how to sign up will be sent in the coming weeks.

Rombout’s “Bookmark Design Contest” is back! Students are invited to design a bookmark that may be shared with all RMS students. Winners (from all 3 grades) will also get a credit for FREE BOOKS from the upcoming Scholastic Book Fair. Official entry forms are in the library and attached below. Contest ends Friday, November 5th.

The Scholastic Book Fair will be in the Library from Nov. 15th to the 22nd, during all school hours, for students. Parents and guardians are welcome to visit on Monday, Nov. 22nd between 12:00 and 2:50 PM and 5:00 - 8:00 PM.

Picture retake day is October 28th during periods 1-4. If you are retaking a picture please bring the original picture packet and give to the photographer. You can order online at upstate-images.com using the code: 63979MB. Pictures will be handed out in ELA classes at the end of this week.

The next PTO meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 3, 2021 @ 6:30pm

https://msmc.zoom.us/j/93959010143?pwd=SmJOeW5tcmI2WEZvRjdZM3lvdURhQT09

Meeting ID: 939 5901 0143

Passcode: 473203

RMS wants to encourage students to learn mindfulness techniques which can help some students manage their emotions in a constructive way. Mindfulness is a big word for a simple idea - "paying attention." We will begin to highlight some of our favorite strategies in the next few editions of this newsletter. Parents and caregivers can practice these simple strategies at home and help their students identify the moments when using these techniques can be beneficial. Take a look at the first strategy in our series: Elevator Breathing!

Mental Health America of Dutchess County is offering many courses and resources for parents. Linked in the PDFs below are the course announcement flyers for December 2021 and January 2022.

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