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RPS Summer Wellness and Title I Family Day

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Vision Screenings | Vaccines & Immunizations | Healthy Eating Physical Activities | Lit Limo | Literacy, Math and Science Resources Summer School Registration | Family Workshops & Giveaways

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Saturday, June 3, 2023 9am - 1pm MLK, Jr. Middle School 1000 Mosby St. Richmond, VA. 23223

Student Addresses/Contacts: SOL results, final report cards, and immunization information will be mailed. If you have moved and have not notified the school, please do so as soon as possible.

Spring SOL Make-ups and Retakes: Students may make up or retake any Spring SOL between May 30th - June 5th. Students are eligible for a retake if they score between 375-399 on any SOL. If you would like your child to retake his or her SOL, please contact the school's Testing Coordinator, Ms. Henderson. The last day to make up or retake a Spring SOL is June 5th.

 

8th Grade Moving On Ceremony: Congratulations to our 8th-graders preparing to move on to high school! Our Elevation "Moving On" ceremony will be held at Liberation Church, on June 8th, at 11:00 am. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Bryant.

Chromebook Collection: We will be collecting students' Chromebooks on Thursday, June 1st. Students should be prepared to turn in their assigned Chromebook and charger.

Upcoming Schoolwide Events: In addition to all of the end-of-year activities planned for each grade level, we have two schoolwide events planned as follows:

• 4th Quarter Gym Jam (June 7): While all students may participate in the above-referenced events, student participation in the gym jam is contingent on two criteria: students may have no more than two absences and no actionable infractions after April 12, 2023.

June Fire Drill: Our school will conduct one fire drill sometime between May 30th through June 9th. I will announce that we are conducting a drill over the PA system. Teachers and students will be instructed to follow RPS drill protocols.

After-school Activities Pick-up: Attention caregivers! If your child remains after school for NextUp, tutoring, games, practices, or clubs, please pick them up at the bus loop (Door 19) along Blakemore Rd. This is where our coaches, teachers, and security staff are waiting, with students waiting to be picked up. Please only park and wait for students by the bus loop, located by door 19.

After-School Tutoring: Does your child need additional support in English, math, or science? If you are interested in having your child participate in after-school tutoring, please click on the following link to access the parent informational letter for more information and to sign up.

Conexus Mobile Vision Lab: If your child is scheduled to receive a pair of glasses from Conexus, distribution of the glasses will take place on May 23rd.

Chromebook Collection: We will be collecting students' Chromebooks on Thursday, June 1st. Students should be prepared to turn in their assigned Chromebook and charger.

Upcoming Schoolwide Events: In addition to all of the end-of-year activities planned for each grade level, we have 4th Quarter Gym Jam (June 7): While all students may participate in the above-referenced events, student participation in the gym jam is contingent on two criteria: students may have no more than two absences and no actionable infractions after April 12, 2023.

8th Grade Elevation Celebration will be June 8, 2023 at 11am (10:30am arrival). Location: Liberation Church, 5501 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond VA 23225. Tickets will be distributed on Wednesday, June 1, 2023. If you have additional questions, please TEXT Mrs. Bryant at 804-723-1308. 

School Closing: All RPS schools and offices will be closed Monday, May 29th, in observance of Memorial Day.

Last Day of School: The last day of school is Friday, June 9th, which is also an early release day. As such, students will be dismissed at 1:15 pm.

2023-2024 Required Immunizations: Vaccines required for rising 7th-graders (current 6th graders) for the 2023-2024 school year are as follows:

1. Meningococcal
2. Tdap
3. HPV (optional)

Letters have been mailed to your home address with details. If there have been address changes, please notify the school right away. For more information, feel free to talk to our school nurse, Nurse Davis, or visit the following website: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents

 

Remaining Spring SOL Testing:

6th Grade

May 18th (Grade 6 Math)

7th Grade

May 16th (Reading)

May 24th (Math 7/7H)

May 25th (Grade 8 Science for 7th Graders)

8th Grade

May 17th Reading)

May 26th (Earth Science)

Make-up Testing

May 15th

May 22nd

May 30th June 5th (Make-ups & Expedited Retakes)

To prepare for these assessments, students should:

• Get a good night’s sleep

• Eat a healthy breakfast the morning of testing

• Arrive to school on time

• Attend tutoring sessions as recommended by their classroom teacher

• Refrain from bringing personal electronic devices into SOL testing rooms

 

Chromebook Collection: We will be collecting students' Chromebooks on Thursday, June 1st. Students should be prepared to turn in their assigned Chromebook and charger.

Upcoming Schoolwide Event:

4th Quarter Gym Jam (June 7): While all students may participate in the above-referenced events, student participation in the gym jam is contingent on two criteria: students may have no more than two absences and no actionable infractions after April 12, 2023.

After-School Tutoring and Saturday Academy: Does your child need additional support in English, math, or science? If you are interested in having your child participate in after-school tutoring and/or Saturday Academy, please click on the following link to access the parent informational letter for more information and to sign up.

Spring SOL Testing: Spring SOL testing is here! Please see the schedule below:

6th Grade
May 12th (Reading)
May 18th (Grade 6 Math)

7th Grade
May 9th (Algebra)
May 16th (Reading)
May 24th (Math 7/7H)
May 25th (Grade 8 Science for 7th)

8th Grade
May 9th (Algebra & Geometry)
May 11th (Civics)
May 17th Reading)
May 26th (Earth Science)

Make-up Testing
May 12th
May 15th
May 22nd
May 30th and June 5th (Make-ups & Expedited Retakes)

To prepare for these assessments, students should:

• Get a good night’s sleep

• Eat a healthy breakfast the morning of testing

• Arrive to school on time

• Attend tutoring sessions as recommended by their classroom teacher

• Refrain from bringing personal electronic devices into SOL testing rooms

Students wishing to practice using the SOL test application prior to their tests are encouraged to use the Virginia Department of Education SOL Practice Items found here or at https://va8.testnav.com/client/index.html.

 

Parents, you can purchase a 2022-2023 LMBMS Yearbook online!  Special discounted price this year of only $10. 

To order please go to this site:

https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB25814

The online code, should you need it, is: YB25814

Drama Performance: Come join us this Wednesday at 6:00 pm to see our students perform in the play, "Frozen, Jr."
Don't miss out on this treat!

Upcoming Schoolwide Events: In addition to all of the end-of-year activities planned for each grade level, we have two schoolwide events planned as follows:

• Spring SOL Kickoff Pep Rally (May 8): All students may participate.
• 4th Quarter Gym Jam (June 7): While all students may participate in the above-referenced events, student participation in the gym jam is contingent on two criteria: students may have no more than two absences and no actionable infractions after April 12, 2023.

Upcoming Schoolwide Events: 
In addition to all of the end-of-year activities planned for each grade level, we have two schoolwide events planned as follows:

• Spring Spirit Week (April 24 - 28): For information about daily outfits, click here.
• Spring SOL Kickoff Pep Rally (May 8): All students may participate.
• 4th Quarter Gym Jam (June 7): While all students may participate in the above-referenced events, student participation in the gym jam is contingent on two criteria: students may have no more than two absences and no actionable infractions after April 12, 2023.