Bulldog Bulletin
ROYAL OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Safety is our top priority!
Driving through the drop-off lane on Glenn Frey drive is not a two lane drop off. Please make sure to stay in the correct lane and treat other drivers kindly. Patiently wait in line, pull up to the drop off zone, and drop your student off on the SCHOOL SIDE of your car. Not the parking lot side!
Ping pong club is once again looking for any usable ping pong tables that could be donated and brought to ROMS to be used for the ping pong club. If available, please contact Michael Betman at
9/11: The Connector: Sometime this week, introduce one person that you know to another person that they do not know.
9/18: Deep Digging: Have a conversation with a staff member and learn something new about them
9/25: Super Support: Get a friend or a group of friends together to attend a school event. Congratulate or cheer on the students at your school who are competing or participating.
10/2 Break Bread: Challenge yourself to meet 2 people you don't know in the cafeteria this week. It could be a staff member, or student. Learn the name and use it the next day.
10/9 Supportive Space: Talk to someone in the school or write a note to someone who makes you want to show up each day. Tell them specifically what they do that makes you feel that way.
10/16 Tech Timeout Takeover: Pick a specific day(s) this week to focus on being completely present with those around you. Do your best to only use your phone and technology for tasks like coordinating or schoolwork (research, turning in assignments, etc.).
10/23 Break Bread: Challenge yourself to meet 2 people you don’t know in the cafeteria this week. It could be a staff member, or student. Learn the name and use it the next day.
10/30 Supportive Space: Talk to someone in the school or write a note to someone who makes you want to show up each day. Tell them specifically what they do that makes you feel that way.
11/13 Shake it Off: Make a short list of things that you struggle with about yourself. Next to each thing, write something positive about you.
11/20 1 Minute of Gratitude: Send a voice message or note to a friend or someone you live with that lasts at least 1 minute and tries to capture as many good things about them as possible.
November: INQUIRERS!
This month, we are highlighting being an INQUIRER!
Engaging in Inquiry in the MYP Curriculum at ROMS
In the Middle Years Programme (MYP) at Royal Oak Middle School (ROMS), inquiry-based learning is a cornerstone of the curriculum, driving students to actively seek knowledge and explore new ideas. Inquiry involves asking questions, investigating problems, and thinking critically to deepen understanding. This approach fosters curiosity, self-motivation, and a love for learning, all of which align with the MYP’s mission to cultivate independent, reflective learners who can think critically and solve complex problems in a global context.
By engaging in inquiry, students will:
- Build Critical Thinking Skills: Inquiry encourages students to question assumptions, analyze information from multiple perspectives, and make connections between ideas, helping them think deeply about the subject matter.
- Develop Independence: Through inquiry-based tasks, students learn to take charge of their learning, formulating questions, seeking answers, and taking ownership of their academic journey.
- Enhance Creativity: As students investigate open-ended questions and explore new concepts, they are prompted to think creatively, generating unique solutions and insights that go beyond surface-level understanding.
- Increase Engagement: When students have the autonomy to ask questions and direct their learning, they become more invested in the process, finding personal relevance in the topics they explore.
ROMS is in need of your support to recognize our outstanding students!
Each month teachers nominate one student who exemplifies an IB Character Trait. We then recognize the students with a certificate and a gift card ($5-$10) to a local business or a donated gift from businesses (like smoothies from Smoothie King!). The program has been a big hit with the students and staff, but we are in need of funds to continue it.
This year we will be selling concessions at all home sporting events to raise the needed funds. Your support is greatly appreciated. All donations can be dropped off in the main office or room 207. Even if a slot is full, you can still donate that item. We need funds for all 10 months of school. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BADA92AA5FDC07-51205420-student
We are also tracking which students are recognized to make sure we reach as many of our amazing ROMS students AS POSSIBLE!
1. Check out this ROMS Reflection opportunity for all students interested.
2. Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) leads a provider service network with public mental health services for those who have an intellectual or developmental disability, mental health challenge, or substance use disorder. For more information about OCHN and the services they offer, click HERE.
Additionally OCHN offers a reimbursement program, allowing families to be reimbursed up to $4,000 per household for services and resources such as individual counseling/psychotherapy, group therapy, family therapy, psychiatry, psychological testing, psychotropic medication, day-programs/partial hospitalization programs, and emergency room visits when associated with mental health. Anyone can apply and there is no income cap to receive reimbursement. The only qualifier is that the student both resides in Oakland County and is enrolled in an Oakland county school (kindergarten - adult transition). Families simply need to complete the School Mental Health Funding Assistance Form. Note: If you applied for the $2,000 reimbursement that was available during the 23/24 school year, you are eligible to receive an additional $2,000 during the 24/25 school year.
Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) leads a provider service network with public mental health services for those who have an intellectual or developmental disability, mental health challenge, or substance use disorder. For more information about OCHN and the services they offer, click HERE.
Additionally OCHN offers a reimbursement program, allowing families to be reimbursed up to $4,000 per household for services and resources such as individual counseling/psychotherapy, group therapy, family therapy, psychiatry, psychological testing, psychotropic medication, day-programs/partial hospitalization programs, and emergency room visits when associated with mental health. Anyone can apply and there is no income cap to receive reimbursement. The only qualifier is that the student both resides in Oakland County and is enrolled in an Oakland county school (kindergarten - adult transition). Families simply need to complete the School Mental Health Funding Assistance Form. Note: If you applied for the $2,000 reimbursement that was available during the 23/24 school year, you are eligible to receive an additional $2,000 during the 24/25 school year.
How to Keep up with Grades and Assignments at ROMS
The ROMS Counselors are hosting a Career Sign-Up Series to introduce students to careers in the most in-demand fields. Students can sign up on the Counseling SSS Canvas Page to participate!
Series information (live link, will be updated as dates are added):
Meet your counseling team:
Samantha Ellis and Jim Bowker- 6th grade counselors
samantha.ellis@royaloakschools.org
jim.bowker@royaloakschools.org
Carrie Laurence- 7th grade counselor
carrie.laurence@royaloakschools.org
Michael Betman- 8th grade counselor
michael.betman@royaloakschools.org
Students can sign up to meet with their counselor by signing up through CANVAS or stopping by the grade level counseling office and signing up through the office chromebook.
Royal Oak Middle School
Email: kristin.meldrum@royaloakschools.org
Website: https://www.royaloakschools.org/our-schools/royal-oak-middle-school/
Location: 709 North Washington Avenue, Royal Oak, MI, USA
Phone: (248) 541-7100
Twitter: @krimeldrum
