TURN IT BLUE – Autism Awareness
Dear Parents,
April is Autism Awareness Month. The puzzle piece ribbon and rainbow spectrum are symbols for autism awareness. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States affecting 1 in 45 school-aged children. Autism is the primary disability of students in Fort Bend ISD receiving special education services.
Show Your Support:
• Wear Blue on April 5th – districtwide Turn It Blue day
• Have a conversation with your child about how to show empathy and compassion towards those that are different
What can you do?
• Educate your children about autism and increase awareness of this developmental disability
• Empower your children to make a positive contribution to the lives of others through kindness and tolerance
• Enable your children to make a difference, take action and become positive role models for other children.
Early Detection
• While every child develops differently, we know that early treatment improves outcomes, often dramatically.
https://nationalautismassociation.org/resources/signs-of-autism/
Hope for Three is a local nonprofit and autism advocacy organization that raises awareness through outreach, education, and events. They provide resources and support to Fort Bend County families living with autism spectrum disorder. www.hopeforthree.org
Thanks for your support on this Whole-Child Health initiative!
Allison Thummel, SHAC Chair
TURN IT BLUE – Autism Awareness
ThunderGames Update
ON YOUR MARK! GET SET! LET’S GO! It’s time for THUNDERGAMES!
Where: RTMS
When: Friday, April 5
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Thunder Games comes in THREE parts.
1. Race and team participants
2. Online Fundraising through FUND HUB
3. Attend the Thunder Games event and have FUN!
It’s time to raise some CASH!
Everyone can participate in raising money & earning prizes! It’s as easy as 1-2-3!
1. Register online at www.getmovinfundhub.com
2. Share with family, and friends, and on social media to raise money for RTMS.
3. Earn awesome prizes!
Help us reach our $20,000 goal!
** The grade level with the highest earning, gets to watch Dr. Kargbo get soaked during 7th period!
FUND HUB
Fund Hub is the online platform through which race participants will register. Additionally, Fund Hub is also used to increase giving through participants.
1. Register for FREE at https://getmovinfundhub.com/login
(school code: 638f61ac62415)
2. Share your student’s page to increase giving and/or donate.
3. Earn prizes and experiences based on funds your student raises.
FAQs
Q: If my child is participating on a team, when will he/she receive a race bag?
A: Students will receive race bags on April 4, during lunch.
Q: What will be included in my student’s race bag?
A: Thunder Games t-shirt, sponsored items, snacks, & team information.
Q: What if my child is absent on April 4th and doesn’t receive a race bag?
A: Shirts and bags can be picked up on April 5, from 8:15am – 9:15am in the front office. A volunteer will be there to assist.
For all things THUNDER GAMES visit https://www.rtmspto.net/thundergames
Have questions?
Email Melissa DeLaGarza at rtmsfundraising@gmail.com
Student Dress Code
The District prohibits pictures, emblems, or writings on clothing that advertise or depict tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, drugs, or any other prohibited substance.
Students must comply with the following dress and grooming standards, including in online learning platforms.
Shirts, Blouses, Sweatshirts, Sweaters, Vests
•Shirts, blouses, sweatshirts, sweaters, vests that expose undergarments and/or midriff are prohibited;
•Shirts, blouses, sweatshirts, sweaters, vests must not depict or reference alcohol, drugs, tobacco, weapons, nudity, gang affiliation, death, violence, vulgar or obscene language or images, and/or insults to race, religion, gender, or ethnicity, or other emblems or writing that may be expected to cause a material or substantial disruption of, or interference with, normal school operations.
Dresses, Jumpers, Skirts, Shorts, Skorts, Pants, and Jeans
•Dresses, jumpers, skirts, and skorts may be worn at a length that is slightly above mid-thigh;
- Shorts, jeans, and all pants shall be worn at the hip or higher and must cover undergarments; •Shorts may be worn at a length that is approximately above mid-thigh; and
•Athletic wear, which may include yoga pants, stretch leggings and fitness tights, are permissible as long as they do not reveal undergarments, do not have sections of seethrough material, or are worn with a shirt that covers the posterior, or are not disruptive to the school environment.
Shoes
•Shoes shall be worn, and if designed to be tied shall be properly tied; •Elementary students shall not wear flip-flops or shoes with no back/heel strap;
•Unsafe footwear is not permitted (i.e., house shoes, slippers); and
•Appropriate shoes must be worn during PE/athletics classes, as well as during lab activities in science, CTE, etc.
Hair
•All hair, including facial hair, shall be neat, clean, and well groomed, and worn in a style that is not distractive;
•Mustaches, beards, or goatees shall be neat, clean, and well groomed, and worn in a style that does not display derogatory remarks, symbols, or statements that disrupts the learning environment. Hair markings must not depict or reference alcohol, drugs, tobacco, weapons, nudity, gang affiliation, violence, vulgar or obscene language, or images that substantially disrupt or interfere with normal school operations. Drawings, icons, and/or other markings cut into the hair, including eyebrows, and not associated with required religious markings or hairstyles are not permitted.
Miscellaneous
•Proper undergarments shall be worn at all times;
•Revealing clothing of any type may not be worn;
•No clothing that has been ripped, torn, or cut in a way as to reveal undergarments, midriff, chest, or posterior;
•Clothing including face coverings with profanity, obscene patches, references to alcohol, drugs, weapons or tobacco, or anything that may be construed as violent, vulgar or obscene
language or images, and/or insults to race, religion, gender, or ethnicity, or other emblems or writing that may be expected to cause a material or substantial disruption of, or interference with, normal school operations.
• Any attire, tattoo, icons, or markings on body, e.g. bandanas, shoelaces, chains, t-shirts, etc., that is distractive, causes a disturbance, or identifies a student as part of an unauthorized group, gang, or society are not permitted that includes but is not limited to virtual background choices. No pajama wear of any type except on-campus designated days;
• Body piercings that are distractive or that pose a safety concern are not permitted;
• No hats, caps, doo-rags, wave caps, bandanas or hoods worn indoors, except on campus designated days or during designated times permitted by the campus; and
• No sunglasses may be worn inside the building unless there is a medical note on file.
Cell Phone Policy
We are a cell phone-free school.
Reminder: All cell phones/earbuds/air pods must be put in students' backpacks before they walk into RTMS.
Cell phones may be used for educational purposes with the teacher's permission. Students not adhering to cell phone expectations may have devices confiscated for the day. Third confiscation will result in a $10 fine through RevTrak. The parent/guardian may then retrieve the device at the campus during normal school hours after the fine has been paid.
Please speak to your child about the cell phone expectations at RTMS.
Ronald Thornton Middle School
Website: https://www.fortbendisd.com/rtms
Location: 1909 Waters Lake Boulevard, Sienna, TX, USA
Phone: (281) 327-3870
Twitter: @RTMSThundercats