• Students of the Month-May

• 8th Grade Peer Leadership Student Reflections

• Summer Reading

• The Holliston Drug and Alcohol Awareness Coalition (HDAAC) Parent/Caregiver Survey
  
• Fall High School Athletics Registration

• Counselors' Corner-A Review of Reporting Systems

• Holliston PTO-Opportunities to Get Involved

• For Your Calendar

• RAMS Thought Food

Congratulations to our May Students of the Month!

Grade 6

Team 1-Arthur Traverse

Team 2-Gavin Ward

Team 3-Anisha Rajaratnam

Dear Students, Parents, Guardians, and Caretakers:

At Robert Adams Middle School, we understand the importance of both academic and recreational reading. As studies have proven, when students read for pleasure, they benefit in all subjects, not just English. Recreational reading improves vocabulary, spelling, reading fluency, and background knowledge. Additionally, we hope to build a community of readers, where all students can see themselves reflected in the characters, discuss the inspirational experiences of respective protagonists, find excitement and connection in shared readings, and support one another in their reading.

To encourage summer reading, as well as prepare students for start-of-the-year activities and community-building experiences, the summer reading requirements are as follows:

REQUIRED:

ALL STUDENTS 6-8 must read at least two books of their choice before returning to school in September.

For 8th GRADERS ONLY: choose one fiction book and one nonfiction book.

ALL STUDENTS 6-8 must turn in the Summer Reading Form to their English teachers.

OPTIONAL:

ALL STUDENTS 6-8 have the option to complete the extra credit activities and submit their work to their English teachers.

Students may opt to buy books; however, books, audiobooks, ebooks, and downloadable audiobooks are available from the Holliston Public Library and through the Minuteman Library Network. You might also check out Overdrive, SORA, and Hoopla which also offer access to free audiobooks and ebooks.

When your child completes reading the two books this summer, please print and fill in the Summer Reading Form, and submit it to their English teacher during the opening weeks of school. English teachers will announce a final due date for their classes. Parents will need to sign off that students completed their summer reading.

The optional extra credit must also be turned in for credit. Your child's English teacher will let them know how to submit their optional extra credit work when school starts in August.

We hope you have a wonderful summer filled with magical books!

Fall 2024 High School athletics registration is now open! Please click on the registration tab on the HHS Athletics Webpage or go directly to the HHS ArbiterSports registration link: Fall 2024 Sports Registration. Please click here to view the HHS 2024 - 2025 athletic information sheet

Hi Parents/Guardians,

We are asking you to talk with your child at home about the protocol around using our reporting forms. If your child has something to report, we encourage them to first reach out to a counselor. Whether it's a concern about bullying or any other social issue, our counselors are here to assist them promptly and effectively.

On the RAMS website under the 'Student Services' tab there is:

Anonymous Incident Report: This form is to be used if you have a bullying or harassment concern.

See Something Say Something: The Sandy Hook Promise- This form is to be used if you have a safety concern that you need to report to someone immediately if someone is in imminent danger and you are not in school.

We will be going over the protocol during our RAMS block, but it will be helpful to continue the conversation at home. If you have any further questions, please reach out to our counseling team!

Kayla Smith (6th)

Angela Gavan (7th)

John Powers (8th)

Lisa Duggan (RAMS Adjustment Counselor)

Joining the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is a fantastic way for parents and caregivers to engage in their student’s education and school community actively. By becoming a member of the PTO, you can play a vital role in supporting various school initiatives, fundraising efforts, and educational programs. Moreover, it provides an excellent platform for networking with fellow parents, teachers, and administrators, fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration. Whether you have a few hours to spare or are looking for opportunities to contribute your skills, joining the PTO allows you to have a meaningful impact on your child's school experience while working with other dedicated individuals who share a common goal – the success and well-being of our students. Please visit the district-wide, Pre-K through 12, Holliston PTO website.

Holliston PTO

Have a great summer!

We wish and hope this for all.