Principal Message
Thank you for your support with our Fastbridge testing this week. Our Vikings have been working hard to show us what they know!
Sports and clubs have already started! We encourage all Vikings to listen to the news to see what clubs/activities are available this week and try something new!
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday we have Activity Busses if your Vikings need a ride home. Be sure to look at our web page for an updated list!
~Take Care,
Ms. Marks
Important Dates
- 09/09-09/10: Fastbridge: Math
- 09/10: Ukranian Lunch Bunch 10:20am
- 09/10: Cross Country Meet, 4pm Emricson Park
- 09/11: Fastbridge: Reading
- 09/11: PTO Meeting 6pm
- 09/12: Golf Club, 2:15pm Turnberry Country Club
- 09/12: Cross Country Meet, 4pm Lippold
- 09/13: Marching Night CLC HS
- 09/13: Veteran's Acres Field Trip Hawkeyes
- 09/13: NJHS Applications are due
- 09/16: Volleyball Game 4pm @RBMS
- 09/17: Cross Country Meet, 4pm McHenry Middle School
- 09/18: Drill
- 09/18: Volleyball Game 4pm, RBMS
- 09/19: Golf Club, 2:15pm Turnberry Country Club
- 09/19: Cross Country Meet, 4pm Lippold
- 09/23: Volleyball Game, 4pm LMS
- 09/24: Lou Malnati's Food Fundraiser
- 09/24: Cross Country Meet, 4pm Emricson Park
- 09/25: Early Release, 1pm
- 09/25: Volleyball Game, 4pm Marlowe Middle School
- 09/26: Golf Club, 2:15pm Turnberry Country Club
- 09/26: Cross Country Meet, 4pm moved to Cary Jr. High
- 09/27: Veteran's Acres SEL Field Trip Bruins
- 09/27: End Term 1
- 09/30: Cross Country Meet, 4pm Emricson Park
Picture Retake Day - October 3rd
Save the date for picture retake.
Still need to order pictures, the second chance flyers will be included in the shipment of picture packages approximately three weeks after the Aug 29th original picture day. All students will receive a second chance flyer with their photo and the unique Ticket Code for parents to view and order pictures online.
RBMS Year Books
Our online yearbook offer is live and yearbooks can be purchased at www.jostensyearbooks.comor by phone at 1-877-767-5217.
mySAEBRS Screener
We're introducing a new screening tool for middle school students to support their social and emotional development. In addition to the FastBridge SAEBRS screener used by teachers, we will now also use mySAEBRS. This tool was designed as a universal screening tool to be used in conjunction with other data and allow for students to have a voice. It consists of 20 total questions and will be taken during XLT time once a trimester. Additional information can be found at https://www.illuminateed.com/. If you have any questions or prefer that your child not participate, please contact Kristin Schmidt, Director of Social Emotional Learning, at klschmidt@d47.org by Friday, September 13, 2024. If we do not hear from you, we will assume your child has permission to participate in this program.
Spirit Wear Sale
Time to show your Viking pride! The Bernotas Spirit Wear sale is open NOW until Tuesday, September 24. Go to www.ShopCottonandInk.com and select Bernotas Fall 2024. The password is 2024Vikings. Products will be delivered to your student’s home room class in November. Contact Chalen Daigle with any questions.
No Fuss Fundraiser
Do you have $5-$10 to donate to the Bernotas PTO? Our “No Fuss Fundraiser” is not going as projected as we kick off a new year. We are at $1,500 of our $10,000 goal, and have had only 20 families participate out of over 700 students. We need ALL families to give what they can to help the PTO achieve our goals to provide for RBMS this school year. Thank you for your support!
What does the Bernotas PTO fund with your donation?
Student & Classroom Materials • Field Trips • 8th Grade Awards • Sports Teams (season-end parties & uniforms) • Viking Pride Award • PBIS Program Incentives • Teacher Appreciation • 23/24 Purchases: Library Furniture, Spirit Wiggle Men, Lobby Window Safety Decals, Eclipse Viewing Glasses, 8th Grade Yearbooks, Veterans Day T-Shirts, and More
Note: Zeffy is a free online platform, but you must input $0 for the Contribution amount. Cash and Check made out to Bernotas PTO are also accepted. Paper forms are available in the RBMS lobby.
Lou Malnati’s Dine Out Night 9/24
Support RBMS Thursday, September 24th at Lou Malnati's (8515 Redtail Dr., Lakewood) from 11 am - 10 pm. If ordering online, use GPFUND24 at checkout. Click here for the flyer.
Reporting Student Absences via ParentVue
If a child will be absent from school, parents/guardians must log into ParentVue to report the absence before the start of the school day -- by 8:50 a.m. (preK and elementary) and by 7:30 a.m. (middle school). Click here for more information.
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Bus riders:
ALL busing will be out front, both in the morning and afternoon.
- 6th Grade at door #20 (athletic entrance)
- 7th Grade at door #2 (flag pole)
- 8th Grade at door #1 (main entrance)
Walkers and bike riders will be coming in the front of the school (Door #1) along with bus riders.
Car riders:
Parents will enter through the church parking lot off of Oak Street and follow signs to drop off students at our door #5. They will then exit from the back parking lot.
- 6th Grade enter and exit at door #7
- 7/8th Grade enter and exit at door #5
***Program Students follow a different process please follow up with their Home Room Teacher
Activity Bus
Does your student stay after school for sports or clubs? We offer Activity Buses. Activity Buses run on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday's. All activity buses leave Bernotas Middle School at 4:15 pm from the front of the building and all drop off times are approximate. Activity Bus Schedules.
Car Pick Ups: If you are picking up your student from a sport or club at 4 pm please be aware of the elementary buses that are loading. If the STOP sign is out and the lights are flashing, do not pass the bus.
7th and 8th Grade Girls Volleyball
Here is the link to the 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball 2024 Schedule.
Golf Club
Golf Club meeting dates, we will be traveling to Turnberry Country club in Crystal Lake on September 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th. Hope to see you at the meeting this Thursday. Mr. Krol. Please complete the Permission Slip and have your student turn into Mr. Krol.
2024-2025 RBMS NJHS Application
Here are the links for the NJHS application (Google Form) and the informational packet. COMPLETED APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY SEPTEMBER 13, 2024.
Menus
Click here to find out what will be on the breakfast or lunch menu for your middle school.
Peachjar E-Flyers
To view your school's Peachjar E-Flyers, click here. For more information about Peachjar or to learn about community events and activities, visit our website.
Family Assistance Forms
Elevate Award
Nominate an outstanding D47 Educator for an ISBE Teacher of the Year Award
Take five minutes to join the Illinois State Board of Education in recognizing the incredible people involved in Illinois schools -- from teachers, to principals, to coaches, to counselors, to paraprofessionals, to school board members, and many more. ISBE will use submissions for the Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards, RISE Awards, and other educator recognition opportunities. Click here for the nomination form. Deadline is Oct 15th.