RMMS Yearbook

Each year we have been able to produce a wonderful yearbook that captures the memories of our RMMS family events and activities. We need a strong team effort from parents/caregivers to be able to successfully produce our yearbook again this year.

If you are interested in helping out, we have scheduled a planning meeting on Wednesday, April 7th at 3:45 at RMMS in the library. If you can attend the meeting, or help in any way, please contact Sally Bondy at 437-7775 Ext. 152 or email (sbondy@rmms.k12.ct.us).

Please help by being one of the creative folks (adults and students) to turn our memories into the 2010 yearbook.

Reading Buddies

Mrs. Candy's third grade and Mrs. Smith's first grade friends spend time each week reading together. This is a great experience for all in nurturing the love of reading. A quote from one of the friends says it all, "We love doing this!"

K/1 Field Trips to the CT Science Center

Our kindergarten and first grade students visited the CT Science Center. They spent some time in the Arctic exhibit sliding down an ice luge, taking a tour of an arctic garden, climbing into a polar bear's den, and much, much more. It was an exciting expedition for all!

Heart and More is here!!!!

On Friday, May 7th the RMMS Foundation will be hosting Heart and More, a silent auction fundraiser to support programs for the children of RMMS. It will be at the Crocker House Ballroom in downtown New London, on the corner of Golden and Union Streets, from 7:00-10:00 pm. Tickets are $25.00, which includes delicious food and beverages donated by Go Fish. There are many exciting items up for auction (wonderful jewelry, art, ceramics, services, tickets to Broadway Shows, and a bi-plane ride have all been offered in the past). Please come and support the RMMS Foundation! This is an adults only event.

LAST WEEK TO REGISTER FOR RMMS LOTTERY!

Please share with any friends who are interested in having their children attend RMMS next year that this is the last week to register for the lottery. Please call RMMS and ask to speak to Laureen Pierandi for more information. Our Open House for prospective parents is this Wednesday at 6:00PM - 7:00PM. You need to register for this Open House ahead of time by calling the school.

Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences at RMMS

We have just completed a very busy and successful week of Parent/Teacher/Student conferences at RMMS. A number of parents approached Mr. C and Ms. Bridgette during the week to share how powerful the communication at our school is toward contributing to their child's success. We would love to hear from any parents/caregivers regarding your experience with your child's conference as we continue to strive to explore strategies to improve what we do as a community of learners. Please email any thoughts/questions regarding conferences to pcarolan@rmms.k12.ct.us or bghickey@rmms.k12.ct.us

2/3 Chinese and Arabic Language Experience Project at RMMS

Beginning on Monday, March 29, RMMS will be piloting a focused language/culture experience for students at the 2/3 level in either Chinese or Arabic. The program will be for one month and will be held from 3:30-4:15 after school either on Monday/Thursday (for Arabic) or Tuesday/Thursday (for Chinese). Connecticut College students will be teaching these classes under the supervision of RMMS staff. We are so lucky to be able to utilize the language/culture expertise of our Conn College family.

Trip to Fiddleheads

Ms. Amy's and Ms. Joanne's classes visited Fiddleheads, our local food coop to continue their learning about conservation, the environment and nutrition. They sampled organic milk, saw baby broccoli, and learned about a self-sustaining dairy farm. Many thanks to everyone who helped make this learning trip happen.

RMMS Basketball Team

We have a new after school basketball team as part of Magnet Kingdom. Congratulations to Mr. Jeremy and the students... They played against Fishers Island and won 28-25!!!

Wonderful Support for Haiti through Fundraiser

Below are the totals for our Haiti Fundraising efforts.....

Cake Walk: $497.50

Chili-E dinner: $2,982.15

Individuals: $330.00

SueG & Company: $1,660


TOTAL = $5,469.65 = WOW!!

Thank you to all who supported this important effort.

Sculpture Honorable Mention

One of our students, Lia Scala from Ms. Chrismae's grade 5 class, received an honorable mention for her found object sculpture
called "Squeaky" which is on display at the Mystic Arts Center's "Young At Art Show." Congratulations, Lia! Students at RMMS ROCK!!!!!!

Welcome to our blog!

We are excited about a new communication feature on our website. The RMMS blog will provide opportunities for us to share some of the wonderful events and announcements happening in our learning community. Members of our community are encouraged to send any ideas and items to be included by emailing either Ms. Bridgette or Mr. C.

Chill-E for Haiti

The RMMS community held a fundraiser for the earthquake victims in Haiti. There was live music by Dogbite, a cake walk, and delicious chili. Thanks to everyone who gave of themselves for a wonderful cause.