RAMS Newsletter

October 31st, 2025

Greetings, Ramily,

What a festive week at Abbott! It was so much fun seeing everyone dressed up for Spirit Week. Many students enjoyed the haunted house today, and there were so many great costumes—even Piper, our therapy dog, dressed up as a mermaid! Students also danced the night away at our Halloween Dance this evening—thank you to our amazing PBIS Team for organizing such a fun event!

As always, Robert Abbott Middle School is a safe and welcoming place for your students. Thank you to all families who continue to send your child on time and prepared with their ID and charged Chromebook. A reminder: temporary IDs are $1, and replacement IDs are $5.

Boys Basketball and Cheer are underway! Come see our RAMS play Monday, 11/3, here at Abbott and Tuesday, 11/4, at Miguel Juarez. All games start at 4 p.m.

Don’t forget—the time changes this Sunday, November 2nd. Enjoy the extra hour of sleep!

Restful vibes,

Principal Carter

Robert Abbott Middle School

November 11th - No School (Veterans Day)

November 19th - Early Release (1:15pm)

November 26th-28th - No School (Thanksgiving Break)

11 de noviembre - No hay clases (Día de las Veteranas)

19 de noviembre - Salida anticipada (13:15 h)

26-28 de noviembre - No hay clases (Vacaciones de Acción de Gracias)

Watch the latest episode of the 25-26 school year below and remember...IT'S A GREAT DAY TO BE A RAM! 🐏

Athletics Update

Boys Basketball and Sideline Cheer tryouts have been going great! We’re excited to see our teams in action when games begin Monday.

All student-athletes must be registered for their teams to be eligible to compete. Please use the QR code on the attached flyer to complete registration. If you have any questions, reach out to your team’s coach or Mrs. Lambert.

A reminder to all athletes—especially our 8th graders—that your grades this year are reviewed by the high school athletic department. Please make every effort to stay on top of your schoolwork. Tutoring is available and encouraged if you need a quiet place to complete assignments and maintain eligibility for competition.

Go Rams!

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Actualización Atlética

¡Las pruebas para el equipo de baloncesto de niños y porristas han ido muy bien! Estamos emocionados de ver a nuestros equipos en acción cuando los juegos comiencen el lunes.

Todos los estudiantes atletas deben estar registrados para que nuestros equipos sean elegibles para competir. Por favor, use el código QR en el volante adjunto para completar el registro. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con el entrenador de su equipo o con la Sra. Lambert.

Un recordatorio para todos los atletas—especialmente nuestros estudiantes de 8.º grado—de que sus calificaciones de este año son revisadas por el departamento atlético de la escuela secundaria. Hagan todo lo posible por mantenerse al día con su trabajo escolar. La tutoría está disponible y se recomienda si necesita un lugar tranquilo para completar tareas y mantener la elegibilidad para competir.

¡Vamos Rams!

Tricia Lambert

Dear parents,

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Thank you!

Dear Robert Abbott Middle School Students, Parents, and Guardians,

We want to bring to your attention a dangerous TikTok trend that encourages students to insert paperclips or other objects into computer ports. While it may seem like a prank, this behavior is both physically dangerous and financially irresponsible.

Safety Risks
Inserting metal objects into a device’s electrical ports can cause sparks, short circuits, or even fires, posing a serious risk to students and those nearby.

Damage and Cost
This behavior is considered vandalism and can permanently damage school-issued Chromebooks or other technology. Students who intentionally damage district property will be held financially responsible for the full cost of repair or replacement.

At Robert Abbott Middle School, access to a Chromebook is a privilege that supports learning and requires responsible use. We expect all students to treat school equipment with care and to make safe, respectful choices.

Thank you for taking a moment to discuss this important issue with your student.

Sincerely,

Robert Abbott Middle School Administration

Dear Abbott Families,

By logging into Clever and spending just 20 minutes on Reading and 20 minutes on Math in their MyPath each day, your child can make great progress with iReady.

iReady meets students right where they are, giving them lessons that match their individual needs. It also helps teachers better understand your child’s strengths and areas for growth, so we can provide the right support at the right time.

Please take a look at the resources below to learn more about how iReady can support your child’s learning at home:

• ClickHereforthei-ReadyFamilyGuide-English
• ClickHereforthei-ReadyFamilyGuide-Spanish
• i-ReadyFamilyCenterwebsite

Your encouragement to use iReady regularly will make a big difference in your child’s success. Thank you for being such an important part of their learning journey!

Flor Carter

Principal

Robert Abbott Middle School

We want to see our students healthy and learning every day!

Please remember that all required physical exams and immunizations must be completed and submitted to the nurse by October 31st, 2025 to avoid exclusion from school.

If you would like information about low-cost or free resources to help complete these requirements and keep your child in school, please contact our school nurse, Ms. Darner:

Office: 224-303-2363
Fax: 224-285-0457
Email: jdarner@wps60.org

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school community healthy!

As a reminder, please make sure that your scholar attends school on time every day. We have shared that 90% of success begins with Attendance, and we want to help our scholars have the greatest opportunities for high academic achievement. Our classes begin at 7:20am and end at 2:15pm.

Como recordatorio, asegúrese de que su estudiante asista a la escuela a tiempo todos los días. Hemos compartido que el 90% del éxito comienza con la asistencia y queremos ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a tener las mayores oportunidades para lograr un alto rendimiento académico. Nuestras clases comienzan a las 7:20 am y terminan a las 2:15 pm.