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Roger Ludlowe Middle School
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Sept. 1
| Monday
| No school -- Labor Day
| Sept. 8
| Monday
| Late bus service at 4 PM begins
| Sept. 9
| Tuesday
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RLMS PTSA meeting, RLMS Cafeteria, 7 PM
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Sept. 10
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Wednesday
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RLMS Open House, 7 PM
| Sept. 18
| Thursday
| RLMS Family Picnic/House Party, 5 - 7 PM
| Sept. 24
| Wednesday
| No after school or evening activities
| Sept. 25
| Thursday
| No school -- Rosh Hashanah
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Dear RLMS Families:
Welcome to the 2014-2015 school year!
I am looking forward to meeting parents who are able to attend the opening PTSA meeting on Tuesday, September 9th at 7 PM. It will be a wonderful opportunity to begin our journey together and share our vision of the middle school student.
I would like to give my ongoing "pitch" in the use of Infinite Campus. This is our primary mode of communication of grades, attendance and important updates as the year begins. As the school year starts, it is critical that you make sure you frequently log in to Infinite Campus so that you receive messages from the school and gather information about your child's academic progress. You can find help with this process at our district website.
Parents, please be sure to review your household emergency contact information and please make sure your account settings are complete. Middle School students can log in with their Fairfield Public Schools network username and password.
All student schedules are now available through the student and parent portal. Students: if you are having difficulty with your password or username, you must wait until your return to school to reset it.
Parents who are having difficulty should email reghelp@fairfieldschools.org and we will respond as soon as possible, normally within two business days. Students are directed NOT to email this address. Additional support regarding Infinite Campus can be found at the following link:
http://fairfieldschools.org/parent_resources_infinite_campus.htm
Finally, I wanted to provide you with some guidelines on "Who to Contact" when you have a concern or need clarification. Teacher emails are available on the RLMS webpage. Please note that all school emails are:
First Initial, Last name@fairfieldschools.org. For example, mtiley@fairfieldschools.org
- Contact the Classroom Teacher with questions about:
- What is happening in the classroom.
- Homework, student progress, specific grading questions. Remember...much of this will be available on Infinite Campus.
- Any concern that a parent has regarding an aspect of the students' classroom experiences should always be directed initially to the classroom teacher.
- Contact the Crew Liaison with questions about:
- Crew policies - interdisciplinary activities
- Contact the School Counselor with questions about:
- Overall academic performance
- Contact the Curriculum Leaders with questions about:
- Curriculum content and requirements
- Contact the Dean with questions about:
- General school safety concerns
- Contact the Principal or Assistant Principals with questions about:
- Special Education testing, placement and instruction
- School-wide communications
- Any items not listed elsewhere
Our dedicated and talented teachers have spent the past week getting their classrooms ready and preparing for the upcoming year. By the time you receive this message, the year will be underway! The faculty and staff are looking forward to a great year. Do not hesitate to contact your child's crew liaison, teacher, school counselor, or myself if you have any questions or need any additional support throughout the year.
GO BULLDOGS!!
Megan Tiley
Principal
Roger Ludlowe Middle School
689 Unquowa Rd.
Fairfield, CT. 06824-5010
203-255-8345
mtiley@fairfieldschools.org
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And So It Begins!
Welcome to the 2014-15 school year at Roger Ludlowe Middle School!
The PTSA has a great group of volunteers ready to bring educational programs, social events and service opportunities to the RLMS community this year. What exactly do we do? We cook for Operation Hope, we bring authors and artists to the school, we offer teacher grants, we fund and help run 8th grade graduation events, we organize a Family Picnic, a Basketball Bash and many Staff Appreciation days ... and that's just a sampling of all that the RLMS PTSA does each year.
Please join us at our first meeting on Tuesday, September 9th at 7 PM in the RLMS Cafeteria. The first half hour will be an opportunity to socialize and to meet and greet our Principal, Meg Tiley. We will start the business portion of the meeting promptly at 7:30 PM.
Beyond that, here are just a few dates to remember:
Open Houses - Wednesday, September 10th at 7 p.m. Please stop by our table in the front lobby before you head to your child's Homeroom (or on your way out). We'd love to meet you and possibly get you involved in one of our committees. Plus, you can fill out our Membership Form to join the PTSA and purchase some sweet RLMS Spiritwear! Bring your checkbook or cash!
Family Picnic - See below for the details, but join us on Thursday, September 18th from 5-7 for music, food and fun!
Have a great Labor Day weekend!
Deb Owens
PTSA President
djowens@optonline.net
Steve Baker
PTSA President-Elect
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Important Forms -- they're all here
1) PTSA Membership form - Print this out and send it to school with your dues. It is our goal to have 100% participation this year! Please join us to help support the many programs we run throughout the year (including staff appreciation, beautification, cultural enrichment and more )!
2) PTSA Directory form - This explains how to update your information online (and how to grant permission for your information to be used in the RLMS Directory). Every member of the PTSA will receive a copy of the Directory in the early fall.
3) Volunteer form - The PTSA needs you! Please print this out, review the exciting list of committees, and check off any that appeal to you. We can always use more help.
4) We have also put online a copy of the Spiritwear options for this year! We suggest you take a look at the document, share it with your children, and come bearing cash or a check on the night of the RLMS Open House, Wednesday, September 10. There will be other opportunities during the year to purchase the items, but why not start the year with some cool RLMS swag?
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How Do I Get My PTSA Membership and Other Forms to the Right Person?
Your child may turn PTSA forms in to their home room teacher. Please place them in an envelope marked "Attention: RLMS PTSA" with your child's name on it. Make sure the envelope contains both the completed form (get membership form HERE) and make checks payable to "RLMS PTSA". Joining the PTSA costs $20 for the year if you join as a family or $10 for individual memberships. Click here for other forms that you may want to turn in -- Spiritwear, Membership, Directory and Volunteering forms.
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Save the Date: Thurs. 9/18 Family Picnic
The RLMS Outdoor Family Picnic will be held on Thursday, September 18th from 5 to 7 PM.
Join us for a fun evening to meet old friends and make new ones!
The Fire Engine Pizza Truck and Ice Cream will be available. Music, Spirit Wear and Free Raffles as well!!
More details to follow in the next few weeks.
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Walk-a-Thon 2014
It's happening Friday, October 10th! We have exciting plans for this year's Walk-A-Thon! Contests! Raffles! Prizes! Music! Giant Hamster Balls!!! Volunteer to be part of the fun!
We are also welcoming sponsorship from businesses and organizations!
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Aug. 25th's Welcome Back Luncheon
A huge thank you to Christie's Country Store for catering our Welcome Back Luncheon this past Monday. A happy and hungry group of more than 100 teachers and staff members enjoyed sandwiches and salads from Christie's! Thank you also to the following parents who donated time and other supplies for the event: Stephanie Mastino, Kristin Dayton, Elizabeth Dillabough, Alison Allen, Christine Vitale, Stacy Desabella, Sue O'Neill, Deb Dies, Michelle Bert, Kass Mayer, Maureen Sawyer, Joan Fleming, Allison Laurion, Steve Baker and Kelly McGovern.
Beautification
You may have noticed that the beds in front of the school and the two planters are totally re-done and brimming with new plants! Thank you to Kelly McGovern, our new Beautification Chair, for spending last weekend making the
entrance of the school so gorgeous and welcoming!
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Key PTSA Dates, 2014-15
9/9/14 PTSA Meeting 7 PM Cafeteria
9/10/14 Open House, 7 to 9 PM
9/18/14 Family Picnic, back field, 5 to 7 PM
10/2/14 11-12:30 Mill River trip for Grade 6
10/10/14 Walkathon (10/17 Rain Date)
10/14/14 PTSA Meeting 11 AM Team Room
11/13/14 PTSA Meeting 11 AM Team Room
12/9/14 PTSA Meeting 11 AM Team Room
1/13/15 PTSA Meeting 7 PM Team Room
1/22/15 Basketball Bash (1/29 Snow Date)
2/10/15 PTSA Meeting 11 AM Team Room
3/10/15 PTSA Meeting 7 PM Location TBD
4/7/15 PTSA Meeting 11 PM Team Room
5/12/15 PTSA Meeting 11 AM Team Room
6/9/15 PTSA Meeting and Coffee for Incoming 6th grade parents 11 AM Team Room
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Wakeman Bus
Wakeman Bus: bus transportation from RLMS to Wakeman Boys and Girls Club in Southport will begin Monday, September 8th and run every day after school (excluding early dismissal days).
To register your child for the bus, please visit www.wakemanclub.org. Your child will also need to be a current member of Wakeman Boys and Girls Club. Any questions, please contact Kate Harder (RLMS School Counselor) at 203-255-8343 and kharder@fairfieldschools.org or Ruben Goodwin (Wakeman Boys and Girls Club) at 203-259-4805 and ruben@wakemanclub.org
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Grade 6 River Lab
This is your last opportunity to participate in your child's River-Lab experience! All 6th graders will visit the Ash Creek Estuary on Thursday, October 2nd. Only parents who have participated in training for this trip will be permitted attend. In addition, you will be welcome to assist science teachers with lab training in the classroom prior to the trip. This is a rare opportunity! For more information please send an e-mail to Sara at saracjoliver@yahoo.com.
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RLMS Cross Country Team
Do you love to run? If so, come join the ever-popular RLMS Cross Country Team! Our team participates in local, conference, and state meets.
Important Intro Meeting: Thursday, September 4 @ 3:00 in the cafeteria.
Practice Days: Every Monday and Thursday from 3:10 - 3:50 pmexcept for holidays.
First practice will be Monday, September 8. Optional practices will take place on each Wednesday.
For More Info: http://ludlowerunning.weebly.com/
Contact:
Mr. Tomczyk - jtomczyk@fairfieldschools.org / Room 306 @ RLMS
Mr. DeAngelo - sdeangelo@fairfieldschools.org / Dean Suite @ RLMS
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Fairfield Board of Education  Meeting Schedule for 2014
RLMS parents are encouraged to attend BOE meetings in person or watch on FairTV to see how important decisions get made and affect the quality of
education in our town.
- Tues. Sept. 9 (regular meeting)
- Tues. Sept. 23 (regular meeting)
- Tues. Oct. 21 (regular meeting)
- Tues. Nov. 25 (organizational/regular meeting)
- Tues. Dec. 9 (regular meeting)
Meetings are typically held at the Fairfield Public Schools Central Office, 501 Kings Hwy East, starting at 7:30 PM. Always subject to change. Please check BoE web site HERE or call (203) 255-8277 to confirm time & place before attending.
Miss a meeting or want to review past ones? Watch past meetings whenever and wherever (phone, tablet, computer) by clicking HERE.
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2nd Annual 5K Run for Only You
Registration is now open for the Second Annual 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Run for Only You being held on Saturday, September 20 at Jennings Beach in Fairfield. Only You Foundation was established by the Fedak Family to honor the memory of their son Mikey. Their mission is to enrich and enhance the lives of special needs children and their families. To register for the race, or for more information, please go to their website at www.onlyyoufoundation.org
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Music Instruments Sale
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Fairfield U. Fall Swim Lessons
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Are you new to RLMS this year? Welcome! We are glad to have you reading the newsletter and offer the following for a running start on the school year. Phone #'s: RLMS Main Office: (203) 255-8345 School Absentee Line: (203) 255-8403 School Cancellations: (203) 255-8255 School Fax: (203) 255-8214 Guidance Office: (203) 255-8343 Deans' Office: (203) 255-8346 Nurse: (203) 255-8404 School Hours: Regular School: Hours 8:10 AM to 2:50 PM Early Dismissal: 12:40 PM Delayed Opening: 10:00 AM Reaching Teachers & Staff by Email You can contact any staff member by e-mail. The e-mail address is typically the first initial of the person followed by his/her last name and then @fairfieldschools.org However, it's always a good idea to confirm email address with the Main Office BEFORE sending. School Cancellations Due to Snow or Other Weather
In case of snow or other weather, call (203) 255-8255 or listen to local TV/Radio stations for information. You can also sign up for K-12 Alert at www.k12alerts.com/fairfieldschools/
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Newsletter Submissions Policy
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We invite PTSA Board Members, Chairpersons, teachers, faculty, staff and parents to submit RLMS newsworthy items to be included in future newsletters. Each announcement should be received no later than end of day Wednesday to be printed in the Friday edition. Submissions for this newsletter should be e-mailed to rlmspta@gmail.com As a gentle reminder, the mission of the newsletter is to promote RLMS-based activities, events, important dates, and other RLMS related items. Information pertaining to non-RLMS or non-school/community matters will not be published. We appreciate your understanding regarding the newsletter policy. If you wish to UNsubscribe to no longer receive this newsletter, you may do so using SafeUnsubscribe below. |
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