Joe T. Robinson Middle School

This is Educator Commitment Signing Week to celebrate students who are committed to the teaching profession. We are proud of the many students who are declaring their commitment to the field of education this week! #TeachArkansas #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Robinson Middle: RMS Families! ACT Aspire Testing begins tomorrow! Road to Finals is Here! :) As with all school days, children should get a good night’s sleep, eat a nutritional breakfast, and arrive at school on time. Chromebooks are required and should be charged the night before each testing day. Testing will begin promptly at the regular start of the school day. Students who arrive after the start of testing will not be permitted into the testing room and will take the make-up exam when it is offered. Additionally, please remind your child that cell phones and other electronic devices are not permitted in testing areas. If your child brings a cell phone or electronic device to school, it will be collected and returned once the test is completed. Your child is scheduled to test on the following days and times. Students must remain on campus until 12:00pm. Reading: April 13th at 8:45 → 12:00pm Science: April 14th at 8:45 → 12:00pm Math: April 15th at 8:45 → 12:00pm Writing: April 20th at 8:45 → 12:00pm English: April 21st at 8:45 → 12:00pm Thank you! RMS Team

Dear RMS Families- Please review the PTO Request for supports for ACT Aspire this week! Link: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080b4ea8ae2fa5f49-rmsstaff Thank you for your amazing support of our school community! RMS PTO

April is Financial Literacy Month and today is National Teach Children to Save Day. Economics Arkansas is hosting a design-and-create a savings bank contest for families and classrooms. Deadline for entry is April 19. https://www.economicsarkansas.org/for_teachers/financial-literacy-project-create-a-savings-bank.html #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

The National Public Health Week theme is Building Bridges to Better Health. SUNDAY: Elevating the Essential & Health Workforce. Worker protections, like PPE & sick leave, mean better health outcomes for employees. http://www.nphw.org/NPHW-2021/Elevating-Workforce #NPHW #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

The National Public Health Week theme is Building Bridges to Better Health. SATURDAY: Uplifting Mental Health & Wellness. Physical activity, sleep, a well-balanced diet, & gratitude can improve mental health. http://www.nphw.org/NPHW-2021/Mental-Health-and-Wellness #NPHW #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

April is School Library Month and we will be sending a big THANK YOU to our teacher librarians all month. Today we highlight the teacher librarians in the Sylvan Hills feeder. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Last call to order a Robinson Middle School 2021 Yearbook! If you ordered an ad for your student, please complete it by this coming Monday, April 12! Yearbooks are on sale now for $30. Reserve your copy today at this link: https://www.balfour.com/arkansas/little-rock/robinson-middle-school !

Joe T. Robinson Middle School will conduct ACT Aspire testing Tuesday, April 13th; Wednesday, April 14th; Thursday, April 15th; Tuesday, April 20th and Wednesday, April 21st. All students must report to the building on these days. Students should arrive to school no later than 8:40. Testing sessions will be in progress until lunch. Students should not check out until testing has concluded each day. Students should have a fully charged Chromebook and a water bottle each day. There will be after-testing activities on the 13th, 15th, and 20th including a concession stand for students to purchase various refreshments. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AsE4SxEaAeCxUw7EFNB1RjytTcyA6Bdw7xoCly5V20A/edit?usp=gmail&ts=6070aad8

The National Public Health Week theme is Building Bridges to Better Health. FRIDAY: Building COVID-19 Resilience. Our public health systems need to be better equipped to respond to future public health emergencies. http://www.nphw.org/NPHW-2021/COVID-19-Resilience #NPHW #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Thank you Assistant Principal Ms. Bobbie Banks! Ms. Banks enjoys photography, collecting inspirational items, and listening to Darius Rucker. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Thank you Assistant Principal Mr. John Bagby! Mr. Bagby is married with 2 children. His favorite vacation spot is Orange Beach. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

The National Public Health Week theme is Building Bridges to Better Health. THURSDAY: Galvanizing Climate Justice. Communities with greater cohesion have better health outcomes after climate-related disasters. http://www.nphw.org/NPHW-2021/Climate-Justice #NPHW #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

This is National Assistant Principals Week. We are highlighting the hard work and dedication from our amazing assistant principals across the district. Thank you for all you do! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

World Health Day focuses worldwide attention on important aspects of global health. The World Health Organization is calling to eliminate health inequities, as part of a global campaign to bring people together to build a fairer, healthier world. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

National Public Health Week theme is Building Bridges to Better Health. WEDNESDAY: Strengthening Community. Look for ways to address public health concerns like a community garden or donating healthy food options. http://www.nphw.org/NPHW-2021/Strengthening-Community #NPHW #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

The National Public Health Week theme is Building Bridges to Better Health. TUESDAY: Advancing Racial Equity. Educating providers about outcome disparities & improving care quality are important to reduce mortality. http://www.nphw.org/NPHW-2021/Racial-Equity #NPHW #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

This year's National Public Health Week theme is Building Bridges to Better Health. MONDAY: Rebuilding. Rebuilding after COVID-19 to create a better, more inclusive, more just world through investing in public health. http://www.nphw.org/NPHW-2021/Rebuilding #NPHW #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

This is National Assistant Principals Week. Stay tuned this week as we highlight the assistant principals from across the district! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Happy Easter! Please take a few minutes to read the April RMS Families Newsletter. Let your child know about the spirit week events and honors celebration! Thank you! Newsletter Link: https://www.smore.com/yaq540 Enjoy the beautiful day!