Richland Middle School ~ School of Leadership

Online Book Fair

The RMS Book Fair is live! You are able to shop online for your students’ books and knick knacks from October 19th to November 1st.

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Social Emotional Learning

To support our students' social and emotional learning, we have been implementing CharacterStrong lessons during our Ram Time

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Canvas Tips

VERY Important! Please read! Parents and Students: As we are ending the first six weeks, a few concerns have come to light regarding the navigation of Canvas.

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Changing Student Platform

Reminder! You have until this Friday, September 18, 2020 to change your student's learning platform for the next 6 weeks

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Progress Reports

Progress reports are available now on Skyward. Please note a hard copy will not be mailed to the house.

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Parents of Face-to-Face Students:

Students will be required to bring their fully charged laptop or chromebook to school for instructional purposes every day this year.

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Drop-Off and Pick-Up Information

Parents who will be dropping off and picking up students...

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RMS Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures

We are excited to welcome students on Tuesday September 8 for Face to Face Learning! Here are the details to the new drop off and pick up procedures mentioned in previous emails and posts. Please keep in mind, these new procedures are for the safety of students in keeping with social distancing measures.

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BISD Prepares to Return to Face-to-Face Instruction

For families that want their child(ren) to return to face-to-face instruction, BISD is preparing to welcome them back on campus Tuesday, Sept. 8. If a parent/guardian wants to change their student(s) between face-to-face and online instruction before the return to class on Sept. 8, a request should be sent directly to the campus principal no later than noon at Sept. 2. Campuses only need to be notified if parents/guardians want to change instructional methods.

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Schedules and Attendance

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Canvas

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RMS COVID-19 Updates

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RMS COVID-19 Daily Procedures

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RMS Virtual Open House

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RMS Chromebook Distribution Procedures 2020-2021

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Red Ribbon Week - October 24 – 30

This year, Red Ribbon Week is set for October 24 – 30, 2020. For complete details for each campus, visit www.birdvilleschools.net/redribbonweek

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Important Dates for Parents to Notify Campus of Change in Preferred Instructional Option

For families that want their child(ren) to return to face-to-face instruction or switch back to online learning for the next six weeks, please contact your child's campus no later than noon on Friday, Sept. 18. > Click title for complete details. > Click title for complete details.

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Fall 2020 Semester Exams Suspended

BISD Superintendent and superintendent's Cabinet approved the recommendation to suspend the first semester of exams in December 2020.

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BISD Revises 2020–21 Calendar

On Thursday, October 15, BISD Superintendent Dr. Darrell Brown announced changes to the 2020–21 school calendar. The District is adjusting the calendar to add five half days so teachers can effectively plan lessons for face-to-face and online students.

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Gifted & Talented Education (GATE) Screening Referrals for Grades 6-12 Students Accepted until Oct. 30

BISD is currently accepting referrals for Gifted & Talented Education (GATE) screening for students in grades 6-12. Referrals will be accepted through October 30, 2020. | Actualmente BISD está aceptando referencias para la evaluación para la Educación de Dotados y Talentosos (GATE) para estudiantes en los grados 6-12. Se aceptarán referencias hasta el 30 de octubre del 2020.

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FREE Breakfast and Lunch Beginning Oct. 1

The USDA has issued a nationwide waiver allowing the Birdville ISD Child Nutrition Department to serve FREE meals to students under the age of 18. This meal benefit waiver allows students to have FREE meals until December 31, 2020, or as long as the USDA funds this benefit. > Click title to view complete message

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Health Screening for COVID-19 Symptoms Information for Parents/Guardians

Before sending your child(ren) to school each day, YOU are responsible for screening them for COVID-19 symptoms. Click title to view complete details regarding symptoms.

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Special Education Notification for Parents

Birdville ISD, as required by Senate Bill 139, is providing parents with Updates on Special Education. Click title or READ MORE to view the flyer

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Don't forget to complete your 2020 Census! We all count! Follow the link for more information on how you can support your community. Click this link: Census 2020

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Is your child interested in learning Advanced Coursework or Academics in Middle School? New information on how to apply here!

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AP Exams start on Monday, May 11. Do you have AP Exams scheduled for the week of May 11, the week of May 18, or both? Double-check the AP Exam schedule: Ap Spanish Examine Good luck on your AP Exams! You got this!

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Campus Announcements

6th Grade Students and Parents:

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Please click the link below to read the Richland Middle School COVID-19 Daily Procedures that will be taking place.

RMS COVID-19 Daily Procedures

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Click below to go to the RMS Virtual Open House to "meet" your teachers and administrators!

RMS Virtual Open House

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Richland Middle School Student Chromebooks for Online Learning

RAM Parents and Guardians,

Birdville ISD wants every student to have a device for online learning and we will be checking out Chromebooks at our school!

To make sure that we have enough Chromebooks, we request that you only check-out a device if your student has no other computer for online learning.

To receive a Chromebook, complete the Parent & Student Equipment Use Agreement form that is available in your Skyward Family access account( please visit the following link for step-bystep instructions on accessing the form BISD Parent & Student Equipment Use Agreement in Skyward. Each student in your home will require a User Agreement to be filled out.

Once you have completed the agreement, you are eligible to pick up a Chromebook. We will be distributing Chromebooks on AUGUST 17, 2020. Times for pick up are listed below. Please note: If you do not have a Skyward Family Access account and wish to checkout a student Chromebook, please come to the campus on the assigned day. You will be able to fill out the agreement at the campus using a district computer.

Times available for pick up:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

When you arrive at the campus on your assigned date, please park in the spaces in front of the school and enter through the front door. Your Parent & Student Equipment Use Agreement will be verified, and a campus staff member will issue your student a Chromebook.

Please be aware that we will be enforcing social distancing, mask mandates, and regulating building occupancy in order to ensure the safety of our students, parents, and staff.

Thank you,

Lisa Johnson

Assistant Principal

Richland Middle School

We Are RAM NATION!

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BISD District News

Progress Reports Online Only

With a mix of face-to-face and online learning, BISD will only post progress reports online in Skyward Family Access for parents/guardians. Campuses will not be printing and sending home paper copies of progress reports. If a paper copy is needed, parents/guardians should contact the campus to request a copy.

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STAAR EOC Administration OOD and OOS for December Testing

Learn more about December 2020 STAAR End-of-Course Out-of-District/Out-of-School Registration

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ATTENTION BISD Sports Fans - Tickets and LIVE Streaming information Now Available

Student-athletes are preparing to return to fields and courts for the 2020–21 athletics competition season. Games are open to limited public attendance. The District will continue to follow guidelines from the University Interscholastic League (UIL) and other agencies related to masks (paper or cloth) and social distancing. > Click title to view ticket and LIVE streaming details

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BISD COVID-19 Dashboard | Family Notifications of COVID-19 Active Cases

Dashboard for current COVID-19 active cases within BISD is now available. In addition, view details on family notifications. > Click title to view information

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RMS Mission Statement

"Our mission is to create a safe, nurturing environment rich in opportunities for students to learn and grow."

Anonymous Alerts - Reporting System

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