RAMS Newsletter
August 4, 2024
RAMS Open Building-Tours and Presentation for Rising 6th Graders and New Students and Parents/Caregivers
We will be providing a day for tours at RAMS this summer!
All grade 6 students, new students, and their parents/caregivers are encouraged to attend. We can't wait to see you at RAMS!
Date and Schedule for RAMS Open Building:
Wednesday, August 21
Last Name A-J: 9:00-10:30
- Meet in front of the school at 9:00 to get into groups and tour with our Student Welcome Ambassadors. Then, attend the presentation at 10:00 in the auditorium. Open Building for this group ends at 10:30 am.
Last Name K-Z: 10:00-11:30
- Head straight into the auditorium at 10:00 to attend the presentation Then meet in the gym at 10:30 to get into groups and tour with our Student Welcome Ambassadors. Open Building for this group ends at 11:30 am.
Both A-J and K-Z will be attending the SAME presentation at the SAME time,10:00 am in the RAMS auditorium. There is just one presentation. 🙂
NEW: Grade 6 Survival Guide
Dear Parents and Families of Rising 6th Graders,
We are thrilled to announce that our veteran teachers, Mrs. Ditto-Kustwan and Mrs. Going, have created a new resource for rising 6th graders and families, designed specifically to support your transition into Robert Adams Middle School! Please check out the website and explore the valuable information we’ve prepared for you. We are super excited to welcome you and your child to our community! Stay tuned for the next edition of our newsletter, coming in early August, which will provide all the details for our Open Building Day at RAMS. This event will offer another opportunity to tour the school and ask any questions you may have.
UPDATES: RAMS 2024-2025 Student Schedule Information & Supply Lists
Student Schedule Information: The schedule release date will be included in our next edition of the RAMS newsletter in early August. Counselors will be available by email on Thursday, August 22. Every effort will be made to ensure that scheduling adjustments are reflected in student schedules by the start of school. Please note that emails will not be returned prior to August 22 and responses may be delayed depending on the volume of requests.
Counselor assignments are as follows:
Grade 6, Mrs. Smith - smithk@holliston.k12.ma.us
Grade 7, Mrs. Gavan - gavana@holliston.k12.ma.us
Grade 8, Mr. Powers - powersj@holliston.k12.ma.us
School Adjustment Counselor, Mrs. Duggan - dugganl@holliston.k12.ma.us
School Supply Lists are here!
Wellness II Offering Opportunity for Students
We are delighted to share information about Wellness II, a course that has quickly become a favorite among students since its inception in the 2023-24 school year at RAMS. With small class sizes and a highly skilled teacher, Wellness II offers a unique and engaging opportunity for students to focus on their personal well-being and achieve their goals. During the school year, students may move in and out of this course as they meet their individual objectives, providing flexibility and tailored support.
This course can replace a Unified Arts (UA) option, such as art or computer, for those who elect to take it, presenting an exciting opportunity for students interested in enhancing their wellness journey. Wellness II is open to all students at RAMS. If you are interested in enrolling your student in this innovative program, please fill out the attached form. For any questions, feel free to contact Karen Manning, Assistant Principal at RAMS, at manningk@holliston.k12.ma.us.
Below is a detailed description of the Wellness II course.
Course Description:
Wellness II (6, 7, 8) is a non-traditional Wellness offering based on the Wellness standards taught in 6-8. This course focuses on more targeted areas of support around students' Social, Emotional, and Physical well-being. The class size will be 7-12 students with topics/activities ranging from yoga, meditation, executive functioning, mental health strategies, social pragmatics, stress and anxiety prevention, and peer conflict.
RAMS Athletics
Dear RAMS Students & Families,
I would like to take a quick moment to introduce myself as the new Athletic Coordinator here at RAMS. For the past 3 years I have been working at Holliston High School as an Athletic Assistant covering all aspects of the athletic department, and will be continuing to do so while also covering middle school athletics. My goal is to create a joint athletic department between the middle & high schools to foster a more efficient, streamlined system for all Holliston sports. I look forward to meeting you this coming fall and to continue building an inclusive and enjoyable experience for all of our student-athletes.
Sincerely,
Justin Arbour
Registration News! Registration for Fall Sports at RAMS will open on Monday, August 12th at 8:00 am and can be found at https://adams.holliston.k12.ma.us/activities/athletics-rams
The Fall 2024-2025 Interscholastic Athletic program at RAMS includes:
Cross Country for grades 6, 7, and 8.
Field Hockey for grades 6, 7, and 8. (We are still in need of both head and assistant coaches.)
Volleyball for grade 8
(Once we fill the Assistant Volleyball Coach position, spots will be open to Grade 7 students, date TBD).
Interested in one of the most unique coaching experiences EVER? Come over to RAMS!
We are in search of coaches for this fall at RAMS. The following positions are open:
Volleyball Assistant Coach
Field Hockey Head Coach
Field Hockey Assistant Coach
If you are interested in filling a position, splitting a position with another person, or if any names come to mind please do have them reach out to manningk@holliston.k12.ma.us and I will answer any questions.
Fall Sports Night for parents/caregivers will be held on Thursday, September 5 from 6:00-7:00 pm in the RAMS Auditorium.
