Dear Randolph Community Middle School Families, 

On behalf of all the teachers and staff of Randolph Community Middle School, I would like to welcome you to the 2019-2020 school year! We hope that you had the opportunity to relax and rejuvenate this summer. I am honored to be the new principal of Randolph Community Middle School and know that together we can continue the work of developing a caring and rigorous environment for your children to learn and grow.  I am highlighting a few reminders for the upcoming school year preparation. In an effort to conserve paper and expedite communication, my primary mode of communication will be via email. If you require paper copies of materials, please call the main office and we will send them out via US mail.

Important Dates: 

School Starts on Tuesday August 27, 2019. Please report in accordance with the school dress code ready to learn by 7:35 am.  The cafeteria opens for breakfast at 7:20am.
See Sample Student Schedule Here
RPS Dress Code

School Calendars.  See links below for important dates and events.
RPS Calendar Information SY19-20
RPS SY19-20 School Calendar

Supply Lists. We are including in the package a Supply List for the upcoming year. Please make every effort to purchase the items on this list so that your child will feel equipped and ready for school.
6th Grade Supply List
7th Grade Supply List
8th Grade Supply List

NEW Foreign Language Course Offerings. This year RCMS will offer multiple levels of Spanish and French.  Please complete the online Choice form. Our newest courses are for Heritage Native Speakers.  You are considered a Spanish or French heritage speakers if you have a personal, familial, or community connection to the language but have received the majority of your formal education in English.  You are a native speaker if you grew up in a Spanish/French speaking country and your first language is Spanish/French. Heritage/Native students have a broad range of experiences and levels of competency. 
See description below.
Foreign Language Choice Form
Foreign Language Choice Online Survey - Please Give Us Your Choice Here
Foreign Language Course Descriptions

Dress Code: Randolph Public School (RPS) students should dress in a manner that shows pride in themselves and their schools. All students are required to dress and groom themselves in clothing that promotes health, safety and cleanliness and is suitable for school activities. Clothing should not disrupt the educational atmosphere or programs of the schools. The Randolph School Committee firmly believes that with the full cooperation of all parents/guardians, students, teachers and administrators this dress code policy can help: students better concentrate on school work, enhance the appearance of Randolph Public School Students and help students learn to “dress for success.” 
RPS-RCMS Dress Code

Summer Reading Incentives.  The goal this summer for RCMS students is reading. Shoot for three books this summer and get a 100% test grade.  Find out more at the links below.
Click Here for the Summer Reading List Randolph Community Middle School
Click here to understand the Incentives Additional Info for RCMS Students

Student Schedules: Student’s schedules are still in progress.  It is our goal to give you access to your child’s schedule via IPASS within the next week. You can access the IParent site via the school’s website. IPASS Login for Parents.  We will send out an additional email to inform you when the schedules are posted. 

After-school Programming:

• Athletics.  We are excited to offer a robust Athletic Program at RCMS.  Students of all skill level have the ability to participate. Reminder, if you are interested in playing a sport, you must have a Physical on file that is no more than 12 months old. For more information contact Tony Price - RPS Athletic Director at 781-961-6220 or bluedevilsathletics.com.
• Clubs and Activities. See list of Clubs and Activities Here
• Teacher after school Help. Teachers stay after school to provide our students with extra help. You can speak with your individual teacher to make arrangements. 
• Stars Excellence in Education, Enrichment and Family Support: Offers an After school program until 5:45 pm. For more information click here (This program is offered at a discounted rate and is off site)

Cell Phones/ Electronic Communication Devices on School Grounds electronic communication devices such as cell phones, pagers, MP3 players, iPods, etc .should be left at home. If a student brings an electronic communication device to school, it should be kept in “off” mode (not vibrate) and not visible. The Randolph Public Schools will not be responsible for electronic devices that are lost or stolen. Electronic communication devices should not be used during school hours. Such devices that are audible or observed in use and thus disruptive to the learning environment will be confiscated and submitted to the school’s Main Office. Confiscated items may be recovered only by a parent or guardian at the school’s discretion. In the event of an emergency requiring that a parent/guardian contact a student during the school day, please call the school’s Main Office and the staff will locate the student.
RCMS CELL PHONE POLICY

Health Center. The Health office is staffed by a Nurse Pendergast. She is in the Health Office throughout the school day. The School Nurse supports the educational process by assuring or maintaining the health of students. If your child has specific medical needs, please be sure to reachout to Nurse Pendergast. Below is a link for the Medication Administration Consent Form that should be returned to the school nurse at your earliest convenience. Additionally, please ensure that your child has an up to date physical on file particularly if they plan to play a sport.
Medication Administration Consent Form

Join the PTO.  The PTO for RCMS is a strong group of parents who are committed to the vision of our middle school.  Please join their efforts to support us. See PTO Flyer.

Additional information will be distributed via email in the upcoming weeks.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at the main office number, 781-961-6432 or via email at wilson-akubuden@randolph.k12.ma.us. You can also find information on our website at RCMS Website. We look forward to a wonderful year of learning. See you on the 26th or 27th!!

In Unity,

Dr. Naia L. Wilson, PhD
Principal
Randolph Community Middle School
225 High Street
Randolph, MA 02368

“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” B. Fuller