May was a whirlwind with the Arts Festival, Teacher Appreciation Week, MCAS testing, and the DARE graduation, more MCAS testing and an NJHS blood drive. Lots of great stuff happening around RMS!
The Arts Festival has grown so much in the past few years to include an outstanding collection of art work and also band and chorus performances, woodworking highlights, the Blue Dog Cafe, a multicultural event, activities for kids, and a smoothie station! This year's festival was the best one yet! Congratulations to all of the staff who worked tirelessly to bring it all together. Shout out to RMS art teacher Ms. Haley, band teacher Mr. Ewell, chorus teacher Mr. Bergman, ESL staff Ms. Driscoll, Ms. Martinho, Ms. DaRosa and Ms. Zalocha and the many teachers throughout the district who contributed. Big thanks to Ms. Thompson and Ms. Medeiros for coordinating the whole event!
Huge thanks to the dedicated members of the RMS PAC who planned breakfast, lunch, and an ice cream truck and candy bar. The staff certainly felt appreciated and was thankful for your hard work and generosity. SGC also spoiled the staff with a special iced coffee delivery day and snack cart. Thank you all for recognizing the amazing staff of RMS!
On May 8, the second annual ESL Award Night took place in the auditorium and was very well attended by students and families. The wonderful event was planned by ESL teachers Ms. Driscoll, Ms. DaRosa and Ms. Martinho. Thank you to them for planning such a special evening to recognize the outstanding achievement of our ESL students!
The DARE graduation on May 20 was the first one in several years and we were so pleased to have Officer Ryan Theroux bring the program back to RMS! Congratulations to all of the grade 5 students who participated in the program and thank you Officer Theroux.
On May 22, we recognized two 8th graders who were recipients of Distinguished Student awards. Their academic performances combined with their leadership earned them the distinction from the New England League of Middle Schools (NELMS). Congratulations to Patrick McDonagh and Jordan Rubio!
On May 28, Grade 4 Parent Night was held in the lecture hall to familiarize grade 4 families with the middle school model.
Finally, the annual NJHS Blood Drive was a success as usual. Coordinated by advisor Ms. Carpine and staffed by the National Junior Honor Society members, this community event brought many people together to donate blood.
