Roger Ludlowe Middle School
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December 23, 2016     
Important Dates

December 23 Friday Early Dismissal (Holiday Break)
December 26-January 2 Monday-Monday No School (Holiday Break)
January 3 Tuesday School Re-opens
January 16 Monday No School (Martin Luther King Day)

Principal's Message
Greetings RLMS Parents/Guardians:
 
I can't believe the holidays have come upon us.  Thank you to the PTSA for our annual holiday cart.  The teachers and staff appreciate the coffee, hot chocolates and holiday treats.  Additional thanks to the PTSA for helping us celebrate the RLMS staff with a holiday luncheon.
 
We asked our students, staff and community to act globally and locally during the giving season.  Congratulations to our Student Leadership Club and of the students at RLMS for collecting over 1,700 cans for our recent holiday can drive.  On behalf of Student Leadership and Operation Hope, thank you for all your donations over the past few weeks to the Canned Food Drive. A big thanks as well to all the teachers and students who lugged items and helped coordinate the collection.
 
The grade level winning homerooms are...
6th Grade: Karen Louie with 168 items
7th Grade: Leah Brown-Wilusz with 245 items
8th grade: Michelle Baker with 112 items


Have a safe and restful holiday season.  Enjoy the time with your kids and families.  I am looking forward to a great 2017!  Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding upcoming events at Roger Ludlowe Middle School.  GO BULLDOGS!! 


Warm regards,


Megan Tiley 
Principal

Holiday Carts Hit the Halls


To show our great appreciation, volunteers were excited to bring some holiday cheer to all the wonderful staff at RLMS last week!  We decked the halls with festive carts loaded with cocoa, cookies, candy canes and more!  Many thanks to all who baked, bought, decorated, donated, pitched in and/or pushed a cart.  Happy holidays to all!

Reflections
The RLMS PTA encourages all students to participate in the Reflections contest.  Reflections is a national PTA arts and literature contest.  Students are able to submit pieces of work in six categories:  Literature, Visual Arts, Photography, Music Composition (vocal or instrumental), Dance Choreography and Video Production.  Students and parents can find all information and the required student entry form here.
 
This year's theme is 'What is Your Story'.  Student pieces should strongly reflect this theme, as adherence to theme earns more points than other judging categories of mastery of medium and creativity/orginality.  
 
Students may turn in Reflections entries in the office from December 5th - January 9th.  Late entries will not be accepted.  Please email Reflections Chair   Heather Ferullo with any questions.

 HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA!  
Don't miss out on RLMS memories.  Yearbook copies are limited and they should be ordered as soon as possible.  Order your 2016-2017 by clicking on the link below.

Order Yearbooks Here
Teens Looking for Jobs
Are you looking for babysitters, office help, yard workers, tutors, music or sports coaching/lessons, sales assistants, etc.???
 
Fairfield Ludlowe and Warde High School students
are looking for long/short term, after school and weekend jobs! 
 
Please call or email a job description, skills/experience needed, hours, contact info, address and hourly pay to:  
 
College and Career Center Coordinator
Fairfield Ludlowe High School
203-255-7230

College & Career Center Coordinator
Fairfield Warde High School
203-255-8357

RLMS Volunteer Opportunities
Choose from many opportunities this year at RLMS!
Click on the following link


Or Contact:   Christine Magliocco  or  Cicely Poggi Gedacht    

Board of Education 
RLMS parents are encouraged to attend BOE meetings in person or watch on Fair TV to see how important decisions get made and affect the quality of education in our town. The link will also allow you to watch past meetings whenever and wherever (phone, tablet, computer) you want.

Meetings are typically held at the Fairfield Public Schools Central Office, 501 Kings Hwy East, starting at 7:30 p.m. Always subject to change. Please check BoE web site HERE or call (203) 255-8277 to confirm time & place before attending.




Latest News
Quick Links
2016-17 RLMS PTSA Calendar
Print out a hard copy, or use the dates below to program your calendar now --

1/10  PTSA Meeting 7 p.m. Team Room
1/31  Basketball Bash 3:10 Gym (2/28 Snow Date)
2/14  PTSA Meeting 9:30  a.m. Team Room
3/14  PTSA Meeting 9:30  a.m. Team Room
4/25  PTSA Meeting 9:30  a.m. Team Room
5/23  PTSA Meeting 9:30  a.m. Team Room
6/5 * (Monday)*   PTSA Meeting and Coffee for Incoming 6th grade parents 9:30 a.m. Team Room
6/12  Staff End of year Lunch (or day before last day of school)

(All dates and locations are subject to change)

Join the RLMS BULLDOGS Facebook Page
If you haven't joined the RLMS BULLDOGS Facebook Group, what's taking you so long? This group is for all things Fairfield and how they relate to you and your family. It is a friendly blogging place for all Roger Ludlowe Middle School parents, caregivers and staff. Find out if there is a school delay.... see what PTSA events are coming up..... find a plumber or a babysitter. Did you find a new restaurant, gym, or tutor in town, don't keep that info a secret, share it with the community. This is the appropriate place to share things that can not be published via school or PTA media. Civil discourse is expected and blatant advertising prohibited.
So get to know your neighbors and your kids friends parents and join the group today.
(This page is NOT affiliated with the RLMS PTSA)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/RLMSBULLDOGS/

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