Deborah Mathis is an acclaimed columnist and reporter for both print and TV. She worked in Arkansas, Mississippi and Washington, D.C. She also authored three books. She was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2003.
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February is National Children's Dental Health Month. According to the American Dental Association, children 8 and older should use a fluoridated toothpaste and a toothbrush that is designed for a complex mixture of different-sized permanent and baby teeth. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Ernest Green was the 1st African American & only one from Little Rock Nine to graduate from Central HS in 1957. He served the Asst. Secretary of Labor from 1977-1981. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1993.
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School board appreciation month may be over, but we wanted to give one last shout out to our amazing board of education! This picture was taken at the January board meeting when they received a plaque of appreciation. (Not pictured: Tina Ward)
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Today is National #WearRedDay for the American Heart Association. Check out some of our staff supporting heart health! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Tomorrow (Friday) is Wear Red Day! Don't forget to wear your red to support the American Heart Association. Learn more here: https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/get-involved/give/wear-red-and-give
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Michael A. Conley was a track & field star who won 16 NCAA titles at the Univ. of Arkansas. He also won an Olympic gold medal in 1992 and silver medal in 1984. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1998.
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Faye Clarke co-founded Educate the Children Foundation to support rural school districts with book donations & more. $20 million+ in supplies have been donated. She was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2002.
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The superintendent's cabinet wore African clothing and bright colors earlier this week to kick off Black History Month. Several cabinet members wore traditional kente designs which represent their own unique, symbolic value.
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This is National School Counseling Week. We want to send a big shout out to our amazing PCSSD school counselors. Please take a moment to say thank you to your Robinson feeder counselors. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Samuel Lee Kountz Jr., M.D. was a physician and pioneer in organ transplantation. He performed the first kidney transplant on patients who were not identical twins. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1997.
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Happy Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning - that means 6 more weeks of winter. Do you think Phil is right?
We are so thankful to have amazing support for our students with special needs, especially sensory issues. The Arkansas Down Syndrome Association (ADSA) received a donation from Briggs Equipment to provide sensory masks for more than 100 of our students across the district. Check out the story from THV11 : https://www.pcssd.org/article/390154?org=pcssd
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RMS students and families :
Attention Parents:
1. The deadline to register for Credit Recovery is Sunday, February 7, 2020. This a great opportunity for your student to recover credit that they failed the first semester. Credit Recovery will be virtual and is FREE!
Please return the form mailed to you or you can complete the online registration form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdR5OdkM9-OTYNfTEZoHx9BjzqnQ8KqOMaj2nb8z_agkkUKqQ/viewform?gxids=7628
2. There will be a zoom band meeting on Feb 4 at 6pm? Thank you!!
Band zoom meeting Feb 4@ 6pm.
Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88952618193?pwd=RWw2OEJHaGQvbjBKWjU5UVoremRqQT09
Meeting ID: 889 5261 8193
Passcode: mziqv7
3. Robinson Middle School PTO invites you to participate in a
Valentine’s Day Card Contest
Design a card which can be given to our RMS teachers/staff/administrators! The creators of the top three cards will receive a $25 gift card to the store of their choice!
TO ENTER:
Pick up a card kit in the media center anytime beginning February 2nd.*
Create your card and return to the media center by February 9th.**
Winners announced on February 12th.
*Virtual students: To make your card, cut a letter-size piece of cardstock in half, then fold it. Each entry must be returned in a Ziploc bag, with the student’s name written on a piece of paper inside.
**Enter as many times as you wish. (A student can only
win one prize, however). After judging, all cards will be distributed to RMS teachers, staff, and administrators.
In honor of Black History Month, every day in February we'll recognize a great Arkansan who has been influential in black history. We'll highlight someone from the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame each day. arblackhalloffame.org
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Evening RMS Families!
Click the link below for the February Newsletter. Have a great week!!!
Link: https://www.smore.com/uv5hb
The Museum of Discovery is hosting a free and virtual program to celebrate Black History Month! A free poetry workshop will be led by Jermaine McClure on Feb. 6. Registration is required for the Poems of Freedom session.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSej3Ni5eOomZUkT4BB9U5K-Mk9Imi2BT8fTdz6a5KYyAiK63w/viewform
The Museum of Discovery is hosting a free and virtual program to celebrate Black History Month! A kit will guide families through visual art projects to explore and celebrate the work of four different female African American scientists.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGq-25xgdD-ngS5_qoOVfmP4a4jSqoDw59ec_1Mo4tPzeGWg/viewform
Your Robinson Middle School Student's photo is featured in the 2021 Yearbook!
Don't miss out on your chance to order a copy. It's the best way to remember this year's events, classmates and friends.
Yearbooks are on sale now for $25 until March 2, 2021 when the price increases. Reserve your copy today at this link: https://www.balfour.com/arkansas/little-rock/robinson-middle-school !
If you have any questions please email ashley.wimberley@gmail.com
Thank you
Melissa McGibbony
RMS Families,
To celebrate growth on Winter NWEA MAP tests, RMS Super Goal Tailgate will be held Friday, February 5, 2020 beginning at 12:30 pm. Each grade level will have a tailgate event in the parking lot and other locations where there is abundant space to maintain social distancing and adhere to CDC guidelines. Each grade level will also participate in special advisory activities. RMS Super Goal Tailgate is free to all students. However, students need to bring money for the concession stand, photo booth, and other special tailgate activities. For more information, contact Mr. Fairley, the school test coordinator, at afairley6607@pcssd.org.