1. Welcome to Jay M. Robinson Middle School
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
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School Colors: Royal Blue and Kelly Green
Mascot: Chargers

3. Front Office and Support Staff
Principal – Mike Miliote
Assistant Principals
Erin Burns – 6th grade
Rebecca Thompson – 7th grade
Brian Bongiovanni – 8th grade
Guidance Counselors
Gigi Jenouri – 6th grade
Lyndsey Bowles – 7th grade
Natasha Swonger – 8th grade
Front Office Staff
Gail Houghton– Attendance Secretary
Emma Dodd – Registrar
Kerry Smith – Senior Admin
Susan Smith – Front Office Secretary

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.
6th – Colts, Mustangs, Filly’s
7th – Blazers, Rangers, and Broncos
8th – Mavericks, Thoroughbreds, and Stallions

5. 6th Grade Teachers Mustangs Filly’s Colts ELA Kyla Cattieu
Tracey Renfro
Kelly Ortega
Melissa Mattes
Jacqueline Heier
Leslie Johnson
Math
Bryan Vanderhill
Brandi Clark
Carol Jackson/
Jenelle McCheyne
Brooke Arnold
Andy Travis
Science
Karissa Dodds
Elisa Cox
Social Studies
Amanda Buchalski
Rebecca Musa

6. Communication JMR Website PTA Website Charger Chatter Newsletter Email
ed every other Friday, sign up through ListServ
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Student Planner
ConnectEd
Facebook

7. Sixth Grade Schedule 7:45 Morning Bell 7:45-8:10
Homeroom - Breakfast, Lockers, Chromebook
8:10-8:15
Announcements
8:15-9:35
First Block
9:37-10:12
BOOST
10:14-11:34
Second Block
11:31-1:53
Third Block includes Lunch & Activity
1:55-3:15
Electives
3:15
Announcements and Dismissal

8. Pay4SchoolStuff
JMR uses the Pay4SchoolStuff website for important school fees, purchases and forms. You will be able to conduct the following on this site:
Pay required School Fees which covers workbooks, student planners and locker fees
Pay PTA Membership Dues
Purchase required Spanish workbooks (7th & 8th grade)
Have your Harris Teeter VIC card re-linked to JMR
Sign up for Volunteer Opportunities at school
Sign up for Listserve to receive s from JMR
Join the Athletic Boosters and support JMR Athletics
Make a tax-deductible donation to the Charger Challenger Annual Fund
Purchase PE Uniforms
Purchase Spirit Wear

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 BOOST Locker Time Activity Time Connect-Ed
Listserve
A day & B day

12. Keeping Informed - Academics
Powerschool Parent Portal
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 Front Office

16. Dismissals & Absences Early Dismissal Absence
Student must bring a note signed by a parent to the Welcome Desk in the morning stating what time they are leaving that day.
Student will receive an early dismissal pass to show to the appropriate teacher when it is time to leave class.
Student must turn in their Chromebook to the front office and will pick their device up at the front office upon returning to school.
Parents must sign their child out at the Welcome Desk.
Parent must show a photo ID when they sign their child out.
Students returning to school must have a parent sign them back in.
No early dismissals allowed after 2:45 pm.
Absence
Contact the school via at
You will receive a call from the attendance office if you do not contact the school.
Student will be marked as unexcused if the parent does not contact the school.

17. I Forgot My...
Often important items get left at home like lunch boxes, PE uniforms, homework and band instruments.
Bring the item to the Welcome Desk and label it with the student’s name and grade.
Students usually pick up items during the day on their way to lunch or in between classes, but if they forget they will be called to the Front Office during the afternoon announcements at 3:13 pm to retrieve the item.
Note: Items are not delivered to students in class and classes are not interrupted to notify students that an item has been dropped off for them.

18. Many items are lost and never retrieved on our campus.
Lost & Found
Many items are lost and never
retrieved on our campus.
If your child is missing anything, including lunchboxes, water bottles, planners, notebooks, jackets, hoodies, etc. please have them check the Lost & Found.
Lost & Found is located at the entrance to the cafeteria closest to the gym.

19. Carpool 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

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

21. Clubs and Activities
While CMS prohibits 6th graders from participating in sports, there are plenty of opportunities for them to get involved at JMR.
Science Olympiad - Battle of the Books
Drama – 1st 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 - Environthan
Chess Club - Robotics Club
YCI - #LunchBag
FBLA - Lead2Feed

22. Mark Your Calendar Curriculum Nights Wednesday, September 12 6:00-8:00
6th Grade - 7th Rangers Team ONLY
Thursday, September 20 6:00-8:00
8th Grade - 7th Blazers and Broncos Teams ONLY

23. PTA
The JMR PTA meets on the first Friday of each month at 8:30 am in the Media Center.
Parents are welcome to attend PTA meetings.
President-Elizabeth Campbell
Vice President-Chaeli Berglund
Secretary-Ann Beller
Treasurer-Peggy Conerly
Assistant Treasurer-Lee Sugg
For more information visit

24. Fundraising Charger Challenge Annual Fund Corporate Matching Gifts
Corporate Partners
Link your Harris Teeter VIC Card to JMR using code #4940
Fall Fundraiser: Step It Up!
Spring Student Fundraiser: Go For The Gold
Teacher vs. Student Volleyball Tournament during school

25. PTA Website www.jmrpta.com
Quick Links (lunch menus, clubs & activities, parent information, CMS calendar)
Upcoming Events
Pay4SchoolStuff (plus directions for getting started)
Fundraising
Volunteer Information (plus link to register with CMS)
Charger Chatter Newsletters
Sign up to be included in the school Listserve
Contact the PTA

26. Visit www.jmrtpa.com for more info
Get Involved
Beautification - Help maintain landscaping around the school
Book Fair - Assist with set-up, sales and break-down of the Book Fair
Copy Center - Make copies for the teachers (training is provided)
Eighth Grade Celebration - Help with planning the celebration
EOG Proctoring - Assist teachers with testing in May
General Volunteers - Help with events and projects when needs arise
Hospitality - Help with staff appreciation events
Media Center - Assist students and staff in the Media Center
Spirit Wear - Help sell Spirit Wear at school events
Visit for more info

27. Parent like a Pro Add JMR to your contacts, the number is 980-343-6944
Like the JMR Facebook page (with the new logo)
Sign up for JMR Remind: to 81010
Read the Charger Chatter Newsletter every other Friday
Put the Powerschool App on your phone and on your child’s phone
Help your child get organized with a system that works for them
Ask your child each morning if it’s an A day or a B day to help them remember what to bring

28. Parent like a Pro
If you are picking your child up early and not returning that day, do it after 11:45 am. This counts as a full attendance day. If they leave before that, they are marked absent for the day.
Try to avoid an early pick up after 2:30 pm, you will be stuck in carpool and late for your appointment.
Changes in how your child goes home do not need to be reported to the school. Just have your child leave with the walkers, go to the bus stop or to carpool depending on the plan you have that day.

29. Breathe, Be Calm, Trust Us!