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Volume 4, Issue 1
December 2015
From the Principal’s Desk
Roswell Kent Middle School
1445 Hammel Street
Akron, OH 44306
330-773-7631
Inside this issue:
Calendar
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Student
3-4
Involvement
Students of the
Month
5
Greetings families! As we approach the Winter Break, I would like to take this
opportunity to wish each of you and your families a most happy, healthy holiday
season! I hope that you will have a chance to relax and enjoy some special times
with your children. As always, I am proud of how hard they have been working
each and every day! One of our school-wide goals this year is to help our students
enjoy reading and writing which occurs in every core class. Perhaps your children
might like to write in a vacation journal about some of the fun things they will do
while away from school the next two weeks. We would love to read all about it!
Thank you for attending our second Interim Report Pickup Night on December
3rd. This was a great evening for you to meet teachers again and review assignments posted on Home Access Center (HAC) and help your children prepare for
the closing of grades on January 7, 2016. The grades for marking period one and
marking period two will be combined. The two marking periods together are
called Semester One.
Counselor Corner 6
Also on December 3rd, we truly appreciated your support by attending our Winter
Music Concert which was Orchestra, Band and Choir. Your children expressed
how happy they were to play for you.
College/Career
Readiness
7
During this month, we have completed our second round of testing. Our students
have two completed MAP-Measures of Academic Progress results. Teachers will
compare the Fall to Winter scores in January 2016 and inform students of their
progress.
Title 1 — Updates
8
Winter Sports
9
HAC
10
Dress & Grooming
10
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation, as we work together to ensure
the safety of our students.
Parent Visitation
Process
11
Please feel free to contact us at 330-773-7631, if you have any questions or
concerns. Again thank you for all that you do for our children.
Complaint
11
Have a Happy and Healthy New Year.
IMPORTANT REMINDER
As the winter weather is approaching, in the event your child will be absent, or
late due to illness, or for any reason, you must call the school at 330-773-7631 and
leave a message. The main office secretary, Mrs. Hetrick, will document the absence accordingly. Please know that if your child is absent and a phone call has
not been made, the emergency number on file will be called to make sure that we
can account for the child’s absence.
Procedure
Respectfully,
Anthony Lane, Principal
Roswell Kent Rocks
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December
This is Dutiful December
3 ~ Interim report card pick up 3:15 ~ 7:15
3 ~ Winter music concert 7:15pm in gym
4 ~ Picture retakes
21 ~ Winter vacation begins
January
4 ~ School resumes
7 ~ 2nd grading period ends
8 ~ No School ~ Professional Development
15 ~ No School ~ In-service
18 ~ No School/ Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February
15 ~ No School/ President’s Day
18 ~ Interim report card pick up 3:15 ~ 7:15
23 ~ MS Bands in the Rounds
24 ~ MS Choirs in the Rounds
25 ~ MS Orchestra Concert
March
4 ~ No School ~ Parent-teacher conference
25 ~ No School ~ Good Friday
28 ~ No School ~ Spring Vacation Begins
April
4 ~ Back to School from Spring Vacation
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During recess time,
students work with
mentor Mr. Roberts to
learn the skill game of
chess!
The second Gotcha Celebration has occurred! This time students
were rewarded with a special lunchtime treat for earning 4 or more
Gotchas for doing the right thing!
94-6th, 60-7th and 44-8th graders were rewarded.
Any parents interested in helping us celebrate the next Gotcha Celebration,
please contact us at 330-773-7631.
Shout outs go to Mrs. Johnson’s
8th period science inquiry class.
Students were the best behaved,
meeting all classroom expectations in December and were
rewarded with root beer floats.
Roswell Kent Middle School
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Students and Staff are doing great things!
We have completed our second checkpoint for student growth, the assessment tests known as
MAP and DAP.
Students were rewarded by receiving a ticket to afternoon activities or choosing to dress up or in
jeans by completing all scheduled assessment tests. They had a great time and they earned it!
The mascot Martian also joined us!
Roswell Kent Staff Members Have Talent!
We had an incredible holiday treat provided by Chefs Bircher and Hackett and Pastry Chef England. There were made to order fresh salads with choice of Filet of Beef, Chicken or Salmon!
The appetizer was a wonderful soup, with a fresh roll and butter, followed by a healthy salad and
dessert – a peanut butter pie delight provided by Ms. England.
The pie was soo good, snapshots were not available!
Happy Holidays from Roswell Kent Staff!
dle School
Roswell Kent Mid
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NOVEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Student of the
Month
Grade
Favorite
Subject
Fun
Activities
After
School
Comment
on being
Goals after
High School
Selected by
Teachers
World Regions Watch TV
6th Grade
Attend college
My favorite
color is blue.
Playing with
my brother
David
It feels good to
be an example.
Attend college
I’m moved to
Ohio from
Montgomery
Alabama.
Math
Drawing
Attend college
Nothing else
I am good at
it.
Playing with
my sister
I feel good because my mom
will be proud of
me!
Math
Playing video
games
Let’s me know I Attend college
have been doing the right
thing.
Nothing else
Art
Dance
Attend college
You can express yourself
they way that
you want.
Read
It’s pretty cool
being able to
represent for
your school!
My favorite
color is lime
green.
GTT
Playing video
games
Being on time
and respectful
to teachers and
other students.
Attend college
for four years
Nothing else
Briasia Smith
Orchestra
Daniel Sanchez
7th Grade
Interests
to Share
It makes me
feel happy and
Video Games
that I have
Spending time earned an
with family and achievement.
friends
I enjoy learning about the
past.
6th Grade
Other
I get to learn
how to play
my cello.
Yun Khaing
7th Grade
I use it in
everyday life.
Omarion Gibson
8th Grade
Take pictures
Zoey Anderson
8th Grade
I love
Engineering.
Drawing
Jason Zirkle
Students of the Month are Roswell Kent ROCKS!!
Each month grade level teachers select a female and male student that represent
R– Respect O– On Time C– Courtesy K– Kind
S– Safe
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Counselor’s Corner
Previous Month’s Headlines!!!
READY, SET, GO….
College and Career
Readiness Starts Today
8th graders!!
Last Month we also wrapped up our
Bullying Guidance Lessons with the
sixth grade and a College and Career
Readiness Unit is on its way!! Be on the
L
K Out!
This Month is Dutiful December!!
How Does Roswell Kent honor this month? Well, let us tell you. The students here at Roswell Kent are doing their
best, striving for excellence and proving to everyone that Roswell Kent really does R.O.C.K. This month is jam packed
with celebrations for our Rock Stars and this is just the beginning. December started off with a Honor Roll and Merit
Roll celebration, and a movie to honor our students doing their DUTY and making the right choices academically and
beyond. This month will conclude with a Gotcha Celebration and Dance to once again show our students that their
hard work is not going unnoticed. Be on the look-out for what happens next!!
The Ohio Department of Education has adopted a new College and Career Readiness initiative titled College Credit Plus (CC+).
This initiative allows every student in the state of Ohio grades 7 through 12 to start earning college credits as early as 7th
grade. In addition, the college credits received will also count toward high school graduation requirements. Students who meet
the enrollment requirements of the prospective college/university will be eligible to participate in the new College Credit P lus
(CC+) Program. For more information, including eligibility requirements, please contact Mrs. Marshall, School Counselor, 6-8
A-K or Ms. Britton, School Counselor, 6-8 L-Z at 330-773-7631 or via email at [email protected], and
[email protected]
College Credit Plus (CC+) Requirements:
-Register to take the ACT @ www.actstudent.org and create a web account
-FREE ACT Test PREP online @ www.ohiomeansjobs.com
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Roswell Kent Rocks
Roswell Kent Rocks College and Career Readiness
Did you know it’s never too early to start preparing for College??
December Focus for Parents with Middle School Teens
Healthy Habits
If your teens do not eat well and get enough sleep and exercise, they will not be productive in school.
When helping your teens develop healthy study skills to prepare for college while they are in middle school, there are
three key areas healthy habits to consider:
Good Nutrition Is Key
As parents, you have some control over what your teens eat at home.
Ensure that they:
Eat Breakfast
Bring lunch to school or encourage them to eat lunch at school
Drink lots of water
Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables in their diet
Include lean or low-fat choices in their diet
Limit saturated fats, cholesterol, salt and added sugar
Regular Exercise Is Essential
A regular exercise program should incorporate 60 minutes of exercise at least five days a week.
(This can include the school’s exercise program)
Check with teens’ health-care provides before starting an exercise program
Getting Enough Sleep
Help teens manage their time, which includes making sure they allocate hours for sleep and rest as part
of their routine schedule.
Monitor social media usage, especially after your child has gone to bed.
Adopted from Countdown to College, 2007
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Title 1 — Updates
Roswell Kent Rocks
RKMS Online Resources For Home!
Use the following resources to help your student at home.
APS Portal
https://portal.apslearns.org
login: stu_ _ _ _ _ _ (lunch code)
password: akron_ _ _ _ (birth month, birth day)
Use the portal to access many other resources such as district and state testing practice.
Digits (Math Curriculum)
mymathuniverse.com
username: stu_ _ _ _ _ _ (lunch code)
password: bingo1
Collections (ELA Curriculum)....Coming in 2016!!!!!!
my.hrw.com
username: _________________
password: _________________
No Red Ink
noredink.com
username: stu _ _ _ _ _ _ (lunch code)
password: bingo1
Tween Tribune
tweentribune.com
login: __________________
password: _______________
Khan Academy
https://www.khanacademy.org
username: stu_ _ _ _ _ _ @apslearns.org (lunch code)
password: bingo1
For more resources join us for the next Title 1 Parent Nights!
Big Game Night : February 25, 2016
Transition Night: April 12, 2016
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Roswell Kent Rocks
Winter Sports
Boys Basketball Schedule
Nov. 23
Monday
Hyre
Nov. 30
Monday
Buchtel
Dec. 03
Thursday
@ Innes
Dec. 07
Monday
Jennings
Dec. 10
Thursday
@ East
Dec. 14
Monday
@ Litchfield
Girls Basketball Schedule
Home games in bold; games begin at 4:00
CONGRATULATIONS
TO OUR GIRLS
BASKETBALL TEAM
FOR FINISHING 2ND
IN THE MIDDLE
SCHOOL CITY
CHAMPIONSHIPS!
Nov. 23
Monday
@ Hyre
Nov. 30
Monday
@ Buchtel
Dec. 03
Thursday
Innes
Dec. 07
Monday
Dec. 10
Thursday
East
Dec. 15
Tuesday
Litchfield
Dec. 16
Playoff
Litchfield
Dec. 17
CHAMPIONSHIPS
Hyre
@ Jennings
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Roswell Kent Rocks
Home Access Center
(Assignment Grades & Attendance)
Akron Public Schools uses an online system, eSchoolPlus Home Access Center
(HAC), to provide a wealth of information for parents. Benefits of HAC include:
 Daily class schedule (room #’s, duration & teachers’ names)
 Attendance (daily & yearly) , tardy, absences, discipline
 Class work with assignments & grades
 Interim Progress Report & Marking Period Report Card
 State & federal testing scores
 Notes or attachments from classroom teachers
 Class work calendar
To access the HAC, visit the
APS website, akronschools.com & select Home Access Center at the bottom of the
home page.
Students and parents have their own username and password to sign in and see
grades and attendance. **Parents please stop in the main office to set up your account with your email address or to update your email address**
Dress & Grooming
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Hats, caps and head coverings are not permitted.
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Shirts must be properly sized. All shirts must have a sleeve/collar. Shirts cannot
be longer than wrist level of a student’s arm.
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Hooded apparel must be properly sized. Hoodies cannot be longer than wrist level
of a student’s arm. Hoods must be removed from the head upon entry into all APS
facilities, and shall remain down at all times.
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Lower garments must be anchored at the natural waist and cannot drag on the
ground or have writing across the seat. Tight-fitting, oversized, and drooping garments, as well as those exposing more than mid-thigh are not permitted. Pant
waistbands may not be more than one (1) inch bigger than the student’s actual
waist size.
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Clothing designed as outerwear, worn to and from school, cannot be worn indoors
during the regular school day. Clothing designed for sleepwear is prohibited.
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Roswell Kent Rocks
Parent Visitation Process
The school is open to you. If you would like to visit, please call 330-773-7631 and ask
for Mrs. Marshall (students with last names beginning A~ K) or Ms. Britton (students
with last names beginning with M ~ Z) and they will set up a visit schedule for you.
Please enter the building at the main entrance off the parking lot – Door #4. For security
reasons, all visitors must sign-in in the office. You will also need to sign out when you
leave. Thank you for your cooperation with this procedure.
When visiting classes, we ask that you take a seat in the rear of the room and remain
seated the entire period. Not only will this afford you observation of the entire class, but
the students will be less distracted by your presence. You will get an accurate picture of
the classroom in session.
Please keep in mind that you are an observer, and we ask that you simply watch what is
going on and not participate nor interact with the students unless invited by the teacher.
Please do not use your cell phone while in the building. It could become a distraction to
the students.
Complaint Procedure
It is the desire of the district to rectify any misunderstandings between the public and
the District by the direct discussion of an informal, timely manner among the interested parties. The District’s procedure resolving any oral or written misunderstandings or complaints from parents and/or stakeholders concerned with the appropriate
delivery of service to children is simple and straightforward. All complainants
should first contact the children’s teacher, if applicable, to attempt to resolve any issues. If not resolved, the appropriate procedure is to contact the Assistant Principal
(if applicable), then the Building Principal, Mr. Anthony S. Lane at 330-773-7631.
In most cases, problems can be quickly resolved at the building level. If not resolved at the building, contact the Executive Director, Mr. Mark Black, at 330-7613080 [General Provisions Regulations, at 34 CFR Sections 299,10-299,12.]