Bulldog Bulletin
ROYAL OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL
This month, we are highlighting Open-Mindedness.
Open-minded students are those who critically evaluate their own cultures and personal histories while respecting and understanding the values and traditions of others. They approach new ideas and unfamiliar situations with curiosity and consideration. By seeking out and assessing various points of view, they grow from their experiences, becoming more adaptable, empathetic, and insightful individuals.
Throughout September, we will be engaging our students in activities and discussions that encourage them to embrace this trait in their daily lives. We believe that fostering open-mindedness not only enriches their educational experience but also prepares them to thrive in our diverse and interconnected world.
CharacterDares are coming next week!
A CharacterDare through the CharacterStrong SEL program is a simple, actionable challenge designed to help students build positive character traits. Each dare focuses on a specific trait, such as kindness, empathy, or responsibility, and encourages students to practice that trait in their daily lives. These dares are easy to implement and aim to create habits that foster a positive school culture by encouraging students to reflect on their actions and how they impact others.
Families can support their child by discussing the dare at home, reflecting on its importance, and encouraging their child to follow through with it.
Congratulations to Jason Henshaw on being named the new Assistant Principal at Birmingham Groves High School!
We are also thrilled to introduce Ms. Laura Derda as our new 8th Grade Assistant Principal at Royal Oak Middle School. Laura is a proud graduate of Royal Oak High School, deeply passionate about our community, and currently teaches Language and Literature at ROMS. She previously served as the MTSS Coordinator for grades 7-12 at Livonia Public Schools. Ms. Derda will officially start her new role once we find the perfect Language and Literature teacher to replace her! Please join us in welcoming Ms. Derda to our admin team!
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!
To ensure a safe and healthy environment for everyone at Royal Oak Middle School, please remember that aerosol sprays (such as deodorant, body sprays, etc.) are not allowed to be used in the hallways. These sprays can trigger allergies and asthma and may affect air quality.
SAVE THE DATES!!
1. Picture Retakes are Wednesday, October 9, 2024
2. Jimiri Fall 2024 Cohort Opportunity runs from October 27 through December 8.
- Detroit program FAQs.
- 2-minute Jimiri video.
- Middle-school student application (due October 15)
- Promotional flyer (also attached)
3. Capture the memories. Order your 2025 Yearbook now at the lowest price of the year (through Sept. 13, 2024)!
To order ROMS 2025 Yearbook please click on the link.
If you have any questions contact Mrs. Landis at karina.landis@royaloakschools.org or Ms. Khaleel at sofia.khaleel@royaloakschools.org.
4. FOR FAMILIES THAT HAVE NOT REGISITERED FOR DC YET!
Attention 8th grade families: There will be a virtual information meeting about the ROMS 2025 Washington DC travel opportunity on Monday, September 16 at 6:00 pm.
Families can sign on to the meeting using the Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/nrm-ahqu-cxg
Travelers will receive $35 off of the total trip price if they sign up within 7 days of the meeting.
More information about the 8th grade ROMS 2025 Washington DC travel opportunity can be found at: https://bit.ly/ROMSDC2025
Sign up does not close until approximately 6 weeks before the trip.
5. Color Out Shirts
Interested in getting a ROMS Color Out Shirt this year? Student Council's Color Out Shirt webstore will be open starting Thursday, September 12th and will close Thursday, October 3rd. Check out our new and updated design! Color Out shirts can be worn for various events throughout the year, such as sporting events and Bulldog Games. All proceeds will go to Royal Oak Youth Assistance. This year's grade level colors are:
6th Grade - Black, Class of 2031
7th Grade - White, Class of 2030
8th Grade - Red, Class of 2029
Staff - Grey
6. ROMS Cheerleading Cornhold Fundraiser Information
7. Ford Drive 4UR School Event
On Saturday September 28, The ROHS Band and Orchestra will be hosting a Drive 4URSchool fundraiser. This is a super easy, fun, non-time consuming way for our community to support the high school music program. Staff, Parents and community members can register to take a test drive of a Ford vehicle of their choice. Ford will bring a complete line-up of vehicles to the High School. Registrants can show up anytime between 10:00am and 5:00pm, take a quick test drive, and be done. Ford will make a donation to the music department for every drive up to $6000.00!!! I'll attach some digital assets you can use. I'm not sure when the QR will go "active" but it's soon. Easiest way ever to support our musicians!
8. ROMS Robotics
The ROMS robotics team participates in several competitive leagues and events. No experience is necessary. We will help the student learn and develop basic skills in strategy, design, prototyping, brainstorming, programming, and operating a robot.We meet on Mondays and Thursdays, typically 6:30pm - 8:30pm, room B.217 mezzanine Tech Lab.The FIRST Tech Challenge game this year is named “Into the Deep”, where teams will dive their robots into the depths of the ocean to explore the unknown and reveal its wonders.For those interested, please provide your information via this form: https://forms.gle/gpLvDppmvxiTiR5HA
9. Interested in a Teen Court Opportunity?! Check this out and meet in Ms. Ellenberger's Room (3203) Thursday, September 19 from 3-4 PM.
10. Student Council New Member Applications
Are you interested in a leadership opportunity? Do you want to help make ROMS a better place for everyone? Join ROMS Student Council! New member applications will be available outside Mrs. Potterack's room (Resource Room C2) or Mrs. Coffin's room (B-215) starting Monday, September 16th. Applications will be due to either teacher by Monday, September 30th by 3:00 pm - no exceptions.
11. ROMS Curriculum Night Information!
12. Public Review and Comment of New Sexual Health Curriculum for Middle School 7th Grade and High School Level III Special Education
Please take notice that the Sexual Education Advisory Board of the Royal Oak Schools, will hold a public hearing on September 24 and October 2 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. to allow community members to review and comment on the proposed changes to the 7th grade sexual health curriculum and the high school special education level III sexual health curriculum. The meetings will take place at the Royal Oak Schools District Administration Offices, 800 DeVillen, Royal Oak, MI.
13. Use this link to see an email sent to all families this morning from Royal Oak Schools!
14. IMMUNIZATIONS – all students new to the district and/or entering 7th grade will need to be current on vaccines to attend school. We encourage making these appointments ASAP as they are required to be up to date by October 30th. Waivers can be issued by contacting the Oakland County Health Division and are issued on a yearly basis. Vaccines Required for School Entry in Michigan
15. Flyer for the Guiding Good Choices parenting class!
16. ROMS will start selling concessions at as many home events as possible AND after school to raise money for our PBIS program to reinforce positive behavior for our students! Here are our 2024-2025 Concession Prices. It will be cash only. The location of our ROMS PBIS Concession Stand is in the Gathering Place! Please let your student know!
How to keep up with grades and assignments at ROMS:
We use Canvas and MISTAR to communicate assignments and grades with families. Use the Royal Oak Schools Technology guides to sign up for both. We recommend that parents check student grades weekly.
Canvas: This platform contains the presentations and assignments created by ROMS teachers. Some student assignments will be submitted via Canvas. At curriculum night, teachers will share their organizational methods for the platform.
MISTAR: This expresses the grades that will go on report cards. It updates each night with information from Canvas.
Any questions you have regarding a grade or an assignment should go to the classroom teacher. Teachers can be contacted via email through Canvas, MISTAR, or the Staff Directory on the ROMS website.
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
