May 16, 2025

Dear Parents/Guardians:

It has been a very smooth week. We finally finished our Smarter Balance testing on Tuesday. Tonight is our 8th grade Disco themed dance. Next week we continue with some of our end of the year events. We have the 8th grade Boston field trip going out on Tuesday (5/20), and the 7th grade Lake Compounce Trip going out on Thursday (5/22). On Friday we have our Middle School Get Out and Play Day, with a myriad of planned activities for students. Please remember that Friday, 5/23 is also an early release day.

We know that everyone is looking forward to summer. After the next long week we will have just over 2 weeks left of school, and we hope to have a strong finish to the year.

That is all I have for now.

Have a great weekend.

Michael Seroussi

Many students continue to have outstanding lunch balances and/or outstanding obligations from items that were lost or damaged. Please note that for 8th grade students, all outstanding obligations (e.g., lunch, lost items, etc.) must be paid off by Friday, June 6th, so that they can participate in our promotion ceremony. If you have any questions, please contact the office.

RHAM Middle School Staff would like to express our appreciation to AHM and the Flour Girl for providing us with two delicious and healthy breakfasts this spring.

May 2025

• May 16- 8th Grade End of Year Dance - MS Cafe; 7:00 - 9:00 PM
• May 17- RHAM Players Field Trip - Shubert Theater; 5:00 PM
• May 20- 8th Grade Field Trip - Boston
• May 22- 7th Grade Field Trip - Lake Compounce
• May 23- Alternative Energy Race Team Field Trip
• May 23- Governor’s Get Outside and Play Day
• May 23- Early Dismissal; 11:45 AM
• May 26- NO SCHOOL; Memorial Day
• May 26- Memorial Day Parade
• May 27-29- 8th Grade Schedule Review; 7:20 AM - 9:00 AM
• May 29- Evening of the Arts

• May 30- RHAM Players Field Trip - Seven Angels Theater: 5:00 PM

• May 30- Purple Team Awards Ceremony (HS Auditorium) 12:30 PM

June 2025

• June 2- Red Team Awards Ceremony (HS Auditorium) 12:30 PM
• June 3- Gold Team Awards Ceremony (HS Auditorium) 12:30 PM
• June 4- Green Team Awards Ceremony (HS Auditorium) 8:00 AM
• June 4- Inquiry Team Awards Ceremony (HS Auditorium) 12:30 PM
• June 10- Early Dismissal / Exams; 11:45 AM *
• June 11- Early Dismissal / Exams; 11:45 AM *
• June 12- Early Dismissal / Exams; 11:45 AM *
• June 13- Promotion; 8:00 AM *
• June 13- Last Day of School / Early Dismissal; 11:45 AM *

*Dates subject to change due to weather/school closings

SOAR Youth Leadership will be hosting their end of the year celebration meeting on Tuesday, May 20th 2025 from 2:15-3:15pm where they will be sharing and celebrating all the awesome things they accomplished and participated in this year!

To RSVP please email:

ashleep@ahmyouth.org

Dear Parents/Guardians,

As we approach the end of the school year, I want to take a moment to thank you for partnering with us in keeping your children healthy and safe. Spring is a wonderful time of year, but it also brings seasonal allergies, outdoor injuries, sunburns, insect bites, and common illnesses.

Here are a few important reminders as we wrap up the school year:

· Common Spring Illnesses & Prevention: Warmer weather and increased outdoor activity can bring seasonal allergies, strep throat, colds, and pink eye. If your child has symptoms such as fever, sore throat, or eye irritation, please keep them home until they are symptom-free. Please consider a daily over the counter allergy medication or consult their pediatrician if symptoms persist.

· Medications: If your child has medications stored at school, please arrange to pick them up by the end of the school day on the last day of school Friday June 13th. Medications cannot be sent home with students.

· Health Forms for Next Year: If your child requires medication or specialized health accommodations for the next school year, please ensure that updated forms are submitted before the beginning of the next school year. These forms can be found on our school website or picked up in the health office.

· Vaccination and Physicals: For students who do not have up to date vaccines or physical please provide the necessary documentation by the beginning of next school year the latest. Letters will be sent home again if this pertains to your child. Remember if your child plans to participate in a fall sport next year they must have a physical from within the last 13months to be eligible.

· Warm Weather Precautions: As temperatures rise, please ensure your child brings a reusable water bottle to school with them every day to stay hydrated and wears sunscreen as needed for outdoor activities.

· Fun in the Sun Safety Tips: Encourage your child to stay active safely—bike helmets, hydration, and protection from mosquitos, ticks and sun exposure. Long sleeves and insect repellent can help minimize exposure to bugs, and checking for ticks after outdoor play is recommended.

· Importance of Breakfast & Lunch: Proper nutrition is essential for your child’s health and academic performance. A balanced breakfast fuels energy and concentration throughout the day, while a healthy lunch helps maintain focus and stamina. Please ensure your child eats nutritious meals to avoid missed class time spent in the Health Office and to support their learning and overall well-being.

Wishing you a wonderful Spring Season!

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you!

Courtney Roy, BSN, RN

RHAM Middle School Nurse

Regional School District 8
25 RHAM Rd
Hebron, CT 06248

P: 860-228-9423 Ext 4009

F: 860-228-5316

courtney.roy@rhamschools.org

Grades 7 & 8: We're in the homestretch for the 2024-2025 school year! Please be aware that if your child is failing (59 or below) 2 or more courses for the year they may be facing taking summer school courses or retention. Summer School courses will be offered in English, Science, Math and Social Studies. Summer School will run from June 30th through July 24th (excluding July 4th). Classes will meet Monday through Thursday from 8 am - 12 pm. There is no cost associated with Summer School and bus transportation will NOT be provided. Your child's School Counselor will be in touch with more detailed information if Summer School is required for your child.

Grade 8: Toward the end of this month 8th graders will meet briefly with a high school School Counselor to review their schedule/classes for 9th grade. At that time, if there are any conflicts in the students schedules they will work with the School Counselor to resolve the conflict. Please keep in mind that schedules can still change over the summer.

Grade 7: School Counselors are looking for 7th grade volunteers for our Walk Around Days on 8/14 & 8/20 10am-2pm! As a volunteer, rising 8th graders will offer tours, help with lockers, and answer any questions the incoming 7th graders may have. Lunch is provided if your child stays the whole day. If your child is interested in helping us out, have them look for the sign up in their School Counseling Classroom This is a great opportunity for our rising 8th graders to gain leadership experience!

Starting the day with breakfast is crucial for students to stay healthy, focused and energized throughout their school day. Eating a balanced breakfast helps prevent headaches and stomach aches, which often occur when students skip this important meal. For those with little time or no desire to eat in the morning sending your child to school with easy grab-and-go snacks like yogurt cups, fruit cups, granola bars, protein bars, breakfast crackers, etc. will provide them with the fuel they need, when they need it, to remain in class for a successful day of learning. Breakfast options are also available for purchase in the Cafeteria during advisory, please encourage your child to utilize that option as well if you have set up an account. Thank you!

If you would like your child to be able to receive Tylenol, Motrin, cough drops or lotion during the school day, please make sure you have logged onto Power School and updated your child's Consent to Treat form for this school year.

Access the form on the RHAM Middle School Website under the PARENTS tab:

• Parent Portal
• Forms
• Enrollment
• Health Authorization

Attendance - Absence/Late Arrival/Early Dismissal

FRIENDLY REMINDER - If your child is going to be absent from school, arriving late, or dismissing early, you must report to the school by either filling out the Nurse's Office Form or calling (860)228-9423 X4008 by 8:30 A.M. (Please note that a phone call will need to be followed up with written notification.) The link to the Attendance Form can also be found on the RHAM Middle School website under the “Parents” tab. Additionally, you can scan the QR code located on the RHAM Schools website to access the Attendance Form.

Attention 8th grade parents - This is a reminder that every 8th grade student is required to have a physical form submitted to the school. If your child does not have a current physical on file, you will have been notified, and this needs to be handed in ASAP. The physical needs to be dated July 1, 2022 or later to be accepted.

Attention 7th grade parents - This is a reminder that every 7th grade student is required to have a physical during their 6th or 7th grade year. The physical must be dated between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2025. Please submit your child's physical, along with their most current immunization record to the school nurse as soon as possible.

Please click on the link below for a blank copy of the health assessment form.

Students can bring the paperwork to the nurse's office or you may email it to mshealthoffice@rhamschools.org . Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the health office.

https://sites.google.com/rhamschools.org/healthoffice/required-physicals

Dr. Colin McNamara continues his goal to meet as many parents and community members as possible. To help in this effort, he has added new opportunities this school year for "Coffee and Conversation" with community members at the dates listed below. We hope you are able to attend one of the listed times. Please make sure to bring a photo ID, and watch for any updates due to weather or other circumstances.

Middle School Media Center - Small Conference Room

All dates listed below are from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Thursday, September 26th

Thursday, November 14th

Wednesday, January 15th

Wednesday, March 19th

Wednesday, May 21st

High School Media Center

All dates listed below are from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Thursday, October 24th

Thursday, December 12th

Thursday, February 6th

Thursday, April 10th

Here at RHAM Middle School we offer a large variety of clubs and activities for students to get involved in. This is a great way to meet new people and try new things of interest. Please click the picture above to see the most up to date list of clubs, descriptions, dates and times. The full list is also available on the Middle School website.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES 24/25

Parents & families are able to monitor the progress of the bus that transports their child(ren) to and from school in real time using a computer, laptop, tablet, or mobile phone. Please note that the monitoring of bus progress is restricted to the families of students riding their assigned bus.

Please use this link for more detailed information and to register: Transportation Information

We wanted to share some key details about the MyRideK12 app and what can affect its updates.

• The app’s tracking is typically about 2 minutes behind real-time.
• For the best updates, your phone should have at least three bars of signal.
• The bus also needs a strong signal for its location to update properly.

Because of these factors, especially in rural areas, there may be times when the app’s updates are slower or less accurate.

We appreciate your understanding and are happy to answer any questions.

--

Scott Butson

Director of Technology and Communication

Regional School District No. 8 - Andover, Hebron, Marlborough

Hebron, CT 06248

860 228-2115

We have two lunch waves at RHAM Middle School. The first wave starts at 10:35am and the second wave starts at 11:20am. We know that students often get hungry before and after lunch, so they may bring a snack to keep in their locker. We would like to remind everyone that because of allergies, no nut products are allowed in school.

Where Can I Find the Menu?

https://www.fdmealplanner.com/

There are times when families find themselves in need of support to ensure that their children are able to get lunch at school. If you are in need of assistance, please see the Free/Reduced information under the parent tab and then click on food service.

Catheann Torneo <catheann.torneo@rhamschools.org>

860-228-2115 ext. 3710

• Late buses run Monday - Thursday (No Fridays).

• Students are picked up at the Middle School around 4:00pm.

• There is 1 bus per town.

• Bus routes are determined at the time of pickup, based upon how many students are on the bus and student locations. The length of time it takes to get home will vary. You might not be dropped off at your actual home, you could be dropped off up to 1 mile away.

• You will report to the library after your activity or event and wait there doing school work, etc. until the late bus arrives.

• You must be staying after school for an event or activity.

• You cannot leave the school grounds then come back to take the late bus.

Bus Traffic

All buses will enter RHAM from Route 85 and RHAM Road. The buses will proceed along the bus lane between the schools and the middle school baseball and high school softball fields. All middle and high school students will be dropped off in the morning and picked up in the afternoon at the high school drop off area and the buses will then leave RHAM through the main high school exit onto Wall Street. All students will enter through the High School main entrance. No parent vehicles will be permitted to enter the bus lane leading to the high school and staff parking area.

Morning Drop Off Directions

High school parents dropping their children off must enter the high school drop-off loop off of Wall Street and drop their children off at the drop-off area that is across from the weight room and Central office (See map). Parents must then exit back onto Wall Street. Parents dropping off students will not be allowed to enter any of the parking areas.

Middle school parents dropping their children off may enter from Wall Street through the high school entrance adjacent to the Wall Street practice fields or from RHAM road. Parents entering from Wall Street must proceed along the access road adjacent to the tennis courts and drop their children off in front of the middle school main entrance (See map for drop off/pickup areas). Parents must then take a left at the stop sign and exit onto Route 85 via RHAM Road.

Parents entering from RHAM Road must take a right into the student drop off loop, and then follow the signs that will lead you to the drop-off point in front of the middle school main entrance. Parents must then take a left at the stop sign and exit onto Route 85 via RHAM Road. Parents are not allowed to enter the main staff parking area.

Parents with both middle and high school students must make one drop-off and enter the high school drop-off loop off of Wall Street and drop their children off at the drop-off area that is across from the weight room and Central office (See map). Parents must then exit back onto Wall Street. Middle school students dropped off at the high school will walk through the high school and proceed to the middle school.

Afternoon Pick Up Directions

High school parents picking their children up must enter through the main high school entrance on Wall Street and pick their children up at the pick up/drop off area immediately in front of the weight room. Parents must then exit back onto Wall Street from the exit adjacent to the Wall Street practice fields. Parents picking up students will not be allowed to enter any of the parking areas.

Middle school parents picking their children up must enter from Wall Street through the high school entrance adjacent to the Wall Street practice fields or enter from RHAM road. Parents entering from Wall Street must proceed along the access road adjacent to the tennis courts and pick up their children in front of the middle school main entrance. Parents entering from RHAM Road must take a right into the Parent Drop-off loop and then follow the signs that will lead you to the Pick-up point in front of the middle school main entrance. Parents picking up at the end of the day may wait along the right side of the access road in front of RHAM Middle School. Please do not double park on the left side of the access road. Parents are not allowed to enter the main staff parking area. Parents must then take a left at the stop sign and exit onto Route 85 via RHAM Road.

Parents with both middle and high school students can either pick up both students using either the high school or middle school pick-up area or pick up first at the high school and then proceed down to the middle school pick-up area.

Student Directions

High school students parking in the upper or lower student parking lots must enter and exit through the Wall Street student entrance (see map) adjacent to the Wall Street fields.

Link to MS Maps

Link to HS Map