1. JMR 101 Welcome to Jay M. Robinson Middle School Home of the Chargers! August 31, 2016

2. Jay M. Robinson Middle School NC and National “School to Watch” Blue Ribbon School of Excellence - Pending Main Office: 980-343-6944 Fax Number: 980-343-6947 Attendance: 980-343-3149 School Email: jrobinsonmiddle@cms.k12.nc.usjrobinsonmiddle@cms.k12.nc.us Attendance Email: robinson.attendance@cms.k12.nc.usrobinson.attendance@cms.k12.nc.us Web Address: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/jaymrobinsonms/pages/default.aspx http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/jaymrobinsonms/pages/default.aspx Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @JMR_MS School Colors: Royal Blue and Kelly Green Mascot: Chargers

3. Front Office and Support Staff Principal – Mike Miliote Assistant Principals Meredith Cabana – 6 th grade Fredericka Green – 7 th grade Sandra Galmon – 8 th grade Guidance Counselors Natasha Swonger – 6 th grade Gigi Jenouri – 7 th grade Lyndsey Bowles – 8 th grade Front Office Staff Susan Smith – Front Desk Secretary Emma Dodd – Registrar Kerry Smith – Financial Secretary Magda Budds - Attendance

4. Grade Level Teams Each grade is divided into teams. The teams consist of a science and social studies teacher and two language arts and two math teachers. 6 th – Colts, Broncos, Mustangs 7 th – Blazers and Rangers 8 th – Mavericks and Thoroughbreds

5. 6th Grade Teachers MustangsBroncosColts ELALeslie JohnsonCindy PusanikKyla Cattieu ELAMissy NorwineAllison Navarro MathAndy TravisCarol Jackson MathSteve GostomskiBrooke ArnoldBryan Vanderhill ScienceAlyssa HessianBrooke ArnoldJacqueline Heier Social Studies Rebecca MusaCindy PusanikAmanda Berger

6. Communication Website “Charger Chatter”- through ListServ Email Student Planner ConnectEd Facebook Twitter @JMR_MS

7. Sixth Grade Schedule 7:45Morning Bell 7:45-8:10HR/3rd Block = Breakfast, Lockers, Chromebooks 8:10-8:15Announcements 8:15-9:35First Block 9:35-10:10ReCharge 10:07-11:27Second Block 11:29-1:55Third Block includes Lunch & Activity 1:57-3:15Electives 3:15Announcements and Dismissal

8. Pay4SchoolStuff JMR will be using the Pay4SchoolStuff website this school year. You will be able to conduct the following on this site: ●Pay for required school items: ○Consumable Workbooks ○Planner ○Locker Fees ●Provide PTA with your volunteer preferences ●Include contact information in school directory and order a directory ●Provide your Harris Teeter VIC card information to be linked ●Make a tax-deductible Capital Contribution ●Purchase Spirit Wear ●Purchase required novels ●Pay for PTA Membership

9. Online School Payment Portal Link is on JMR website - Parent Information Use this platform to pay for field trips and club participation fees.

10. Student Planner/Agenda Each student has a JMR Agenda This planner includes the following: ●JMR information ●Schedule ●Add Slot/Bus Number ●Add Passwords ●Reference pages ●Calendars (monthly and weekly) ●Hall Pass page

11. Robinson Terminology ●Chromebase/Chromeroom ●Providence Prowl ●ReCharge ●7-Minute Challenge ●Locker Time ●Activity Time

12. Keeping Informed - Academics Powerschool Parent Portal http://cms.powerschool.com/public Teacher Websites - link on JMR website Conferences - contact grade level counselor to schedule (Wed.)

13. Chromebooks Each student will be issued a CMS Chromebook for academic purposes upon completion of the following: ●Required Use and Internet Safety Policy Form Signed ●Chromebook Student/Parent Agreement Signed ●Web Tool Use (K-8) Permission Slip Signed (13 and Under) All of these forms must be turned in to your child’s Homeroom teacher (3rd block) Guidelines: ●Students must carry Chromebooks in bookbags using two straps ●Students must comply with Student Code of Conduct when using Chromebook. ●Students will not take Chromebooks home.

14. BYOT Bring Your Own Technology Appropriate use of student personal devices are outlined in the JMR BYOT Policy on school website and student planners. Students and parents must sign and return form in order for students to use personal devices. Read carefully. Consequences for non-compliance outlined in policy. Students should keep technology in locker until needed. Students are expected to apply Digital Citizenship procedures at all times.

15. Good to Know... Morning Students are not allowed to enter the building until the 7:45 bell unless they have scheduled tutoring or a meeting with a teacher. Breakfast Provided free of charge to all students from 7:45-8:05 Late Arrival / Tardy bell is 8:10am Any child arriving at 8:10 or later MUST be accompanied into the building by a parent and signed in at the Welcome Desk or Front Office

16. Good to Know... Early Dismissal Child MUST bring a note to Welcome Desk that morning stating when/why leaving early. Child receives early dismissal note to take to appropriate teacher Child must manage getting to Welcome Desk on time Students must turn in their Chromebooks to the front office and will pick their devices up at the front office upon returning to school Parents will report to Welcome Desk when they arrive at school Parent picking up child must show photo ID when they sign out their child Children returning to school must have parent sign them back “Latest” early dismissal is 2:45 pm Absence Contact school via email robinson.attendance@cms.k12.nc.usrobinson.attendance@cms.k12.nc.us Connect-Ed call from attendance office if nothing is done Marked as unexcused if no contact by parent to school

17. Labeled items may be dropped off @ Welcome Desk Students are only called to the Welcome Desk during afternoon announcements at 3:10. If your child forgets something (i.e. lunch, homework, PE uniform) please remind him/her to check the Welcome Desk on the way to lunch. I Forgot My...

18. Use entrance to left of the rock (not bus lot) Form 2 lines, alternate merge at the turn – AM & PM Drop off only at the front of the building Pull ALL the way forward before dropping off NO CELL PHONES Watch for pedestrians in the crosswalk when you are leaving Carpool

19. Bus Parking Lot Do Not Enter Alternate merging at the yellow dot Pull all the way to the end and stop Exit here. Pedestrians have the right of way at the crosswalks. Enter here for carpool

20. Dress Code Skirts, dresses and shorts should extend to mid thigh No shirts exposing the stomach, excessively tight tops or off the shoulder tops No low cut or revealing tank tops or shirts Sleeveless tops must be at least 3 fingers wide at straps No offensive/gang related graphics or slogans Leggings must be worn with a top that covers the front and back Flip flops are permitted, but must have sneakers for PE Please see Student Agenda/Planner for a more detailed list

21. Clubs and Activities While CMS prohibits 6 th graders from participating in sports, there are plenty of opportunities for them to get involved at JMR. Science Olympiad- Battle of the Books Drama – 1 st semester- Math Counts Encore Singers - Girls on the Track Odyssey of the Mind-Shakespeare Recitation Dance Ensemble- Quiz Bowl Speech and Debate- NJHS (apply in May) Mock Trial-Youth Commission International Yogarteens-Peer Buddies FBLA

22. Mark Your Calendar Curriculum Nights Tuesday, September 20 6:30-8:00 6th Grade - 7th Grade Blazers Team Tuesday, September 27 6:30-8:00 8th Grade - 7th Grade Rangers Team Rocktoberfest October 21st

23. PTA ❖ President-Paul Fischer ❖ President Elect- ❖ Vice President-Elena Salazar ❖ Secretary-Peggy Conerly ❖ Treasurer-Lee Sugg ❖ Assistant Treasurer-Kristen Lyons ❖ School Leadership Team - TBD SLT will be electing 6th grade parent representatives

24. The School Volunteer Run Welcome Desk The heartbeat of the school Please contact Elizabeth Campbell ecampbell26@carolina.rr.comecampbell26@carolina.rr.com to volunteer.

25. The Funds ●Charger Challenge – Annual giving campaign ●Corporate Match Corporate matching is a BIG part of our campaign ●Easy Money ○Corporate Rebates Relink VIC card– school #4940 Bi-Lo Publix Box Tops My Coke Rewards Amazon Smile ●Fall and Spring student events: Rocktoberfest & Rec 4 Tech

26. We Need Your Help Media Center - assists students and staff in the Media Center Chair Lauren Springs Icsprings@gmail.comIcsprings@gmail.com Hospitality Chair-Karla Stovall - stovalkw@earthlink.netstovalkw@earthlink.net Copy Center -assists in making copies for JMR Staff Coordinator-Ellen Kim ellenpak@yahoo.comellenpak@yahoo.com School Tours - give tours of the school to visitors Chair-Amy Self amys@carolina.rr.comamys@carolina.rr.com Eighth Grade Celebration - help with planning the 8th grade celebration Book Fair - work with set-up and breakdown of Book Fair Co-Chairs-Kristin Thomas kitandkids@yahoo.com and Reena Chow irdchow@yahoo.comkitandkids@yahoo.com irdchow@yahoo.com

27. We Need Your Help Please make sure to indicate your volunteer preferences in Pay4SchoolStuff. All individuals that want to volunteer in CMS must register first. If you have not taken this step, please click on this link to get started. www.cmsvolunteers.com

28. Breathe, Be Calm, Trust Us!