RMS Monday Message

There is no school today, as our country pauses to remember Martin Luther King, Jr. including his words and legacy to remind us what is possible in life and how we should treat others.

School will reopen back in session tomorrow at our normal time.

The end of Quarter 2 is on Friday, January 26, 2024. Click the button below to access Faculty and Staff Extra Help Times to schedule a time to meet with a teacher to get some extra support!

We hope that the start to your New Year has been a healthy and happy one!

1/15 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School

2/8 - PTO Meeting 7pm @ RMS Library

2/16 - Professional Community Learning Day - 1/2 Day for Students

2/16 - Harlem Wizards Game

2/19 & 2/20 - President's Day Weekend - No School

3/7 - PTO Meeting 7pm @ RMS Library

3/8 - Thomaselli Tough Roller Derby

3/22 - Professional Community Learning Day - 1/2 Day for Students

3/25 - 4/1 - Spring Recess - No School

4/2 - School Re-Opens

4/10 - Eid al Fitr - No School

4/11 & 4/12 - NYS ELA State Testing

4/23 & 4/24 - NYS Math State Testing

5/1 - 5/3 - 8th Grade Washington DC Trip

5/14 - NYS 8th Grade Science State Test

5/16 - 5/17 - 7th Grade Boston Trip

Come out to Panera in Fishkill, tomorrow 1/16, for some food while also raising money for our 8th grade class. See flyer below!

1/17: Girls Modified Basketball vs. Cornwall 4pm @ RMS

1/18: Boys Modified Basketball vs. Cornwall 4pm @ RMS

1/23: Boys Modified Basketball vs. Middletown 4:30pm @ RMS

1/23: Girls Modified Basketball vs. Middletown 5:30pm @ RMS

1/26: Modified Wrestling vs. Monticello 4:15pm @ RMS

1/27: Boys Modified Basketball vs. Haldane 11am @ BHS

1. Congratulations to RMS 7th grader Davia, who is one of three runners-up in the Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest which is sponsored by Optimum, Altice USA, Inc., and Univision Management Co. An award presentation was held on January 10 at RMS and Davia was presented with her award, a brand new iPad. Her essay was chosen from among hundreds of middle school student essays from the tri-state area of New York, Connecticut and New Jersey answering the prompt: Describe a person, group of people or experience that has helped you to connect to Hispanic culture. Congratulations to Davia!

2. On Friday, January 5th many RMS Spanish students experienced a special guest performance by Christine Alicea, who is a local woman who dances Bomba. Bomba is a traditional dance of the Afro-Latino people of Puerto Rico. She shared her personal connection to the dance and music, performed for us and got several students up and dancing!

Congratulations to 7th grader Suvi who was the RMS winner of the Beacon Sloop Club and Southern Dutchess Coalition Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest. This is the 10th year that this contest has been running. The MLK Day Essay Quote for this year is: “Only love can overcome hatred, bitterness, and fear. I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” The essay should be written about what was happening in America for Dr. King to say this. Explain what you feel he meant and what it might mean to you. How do you feel this may affect your own life as well.

Congrats, Suvi!

1. Attention all 6th grade chorus students. Please remember that tomorrow 1/16 after school in the chorus room is the audition for the DCMEA All County Chorus. Please remember to fill out the google form ahead of time and to make sure you have double checked that you are available to attend all rehearsals, the concert, and the emergency make up dates BEFORE you audition. If you cannot make the audition today please see Mr. Cunningham to set up a different time to audition before the end of the school day today.

2. Home & Careers Club Winter Schedule:

Group A: January 17 - 2:45 - 4:45 pm, February 7 - 2:45 - 4:45pm, March 13 - 2:45 - 4:45 pm

Group B: January 31 - 2:45 - 4:45 pm, February 28 - 2:45 - 4:45 pm, March 20 - 2:45 - 4:45 pm

The Harlem Wizards are coming on Friday February 16th! Join us as we cheer on BCSD staff and enjoy all the antics and trick hoops. Buy your tickets here.

This is a fundraising event for RMS PTO, BHS PTSO, and the National Honor Society and directly benefits the students. We are looking for volunteers for the event and donations for our concession stand. Please check out our Wizards Game sign up list here.

Mark your calendar, Friday, March 8th is the Thomaselli Tough Roller Derby at RMS. The Mid Hudson Misfits Roller Derby will be holding a benefit derby to support Mrs. Thomaselli, an RMS teacher and her family, as they navigate their way through a cancer diagnosis. More information will be coming out soon on how to buy tickets. We will be looking for donations for raffles and volunteers for this event too.

Our next PTO meeting will be on Thursday 2/8 at 7pm in the RMS library or by zoom using this link (passcode if needed is 063179). We would love to see you there as we discuss future events like the Honors Tea, Ice Cream Treat, 8th Grade Parent Committee, Staff Appreciation, and fundraisers like our 2nd Annual RMS Flea Market & Yard Sale. Bring your questions, concerns and ideas to share with us and RMS staff. We can't wait to see you!

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

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School Address: 84 Mattaewan Rd, Beacon, NY 12508

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

Assistant Principal (Last Names A-L): Mr. Michael Carofano - carofano.m@beaconk12.org - ext. 4105

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