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Welcome to Jay M. Robinson Middle School
JMR 101 Welcome to Jay M. Robinson Middle School Home of the Chargers! August 31, 2016
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Jay M. Robinson Middle School
NC and National “School to Watch” Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Main Office: Fax Number: Attendance: School Attendance Web Address: Follow us on Facebook and School Colors: Royal Blue and Kelly Green Mascot: Chargers
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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
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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
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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
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Communication JMR Website PTA Website Charger Chatter Newsletter Email
ed every other Friday, sign up through ListServ &A=1 Student Planner ConnectEd Facebook
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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
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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
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Online School Payment Portal
Link is on JMR website - Parent Information Use this platform to pay for field trips and club participation fees.
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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
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Robinson Terminology BOOST Locker Time Activity Time Connect-Ed
Listserve A day & B day
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Keeping Informed - Academics
Powerschool Parent Portal Teacher Websites - link on JMR website Conferences - contact grade level counselor to schedule (Wed.)
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Breathe, Be Calm, Trust Us!
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