Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Vocal Concert
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade vocal music students are performing on December 18, 2007 at 7:00 pm in the Middle School Auditorium.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Change Of Schudule and On To State!
Change in Next Week's Schedule
To allow our community to support the girls' volleyball team at next week's state tournament, changes to the schedule have been made. There will be a note coming home with all Red Oak students on Friday, November 2nd, detailing the schedule changes for next week. Here is the quick version:
Wednesday, November 7th
There will be a school-wide/community pep rally at the high school.
It will begin at 2:15 pm and end at 2:45 pm. Middle School students
will be walking to and from the high school with regular dismissal from the Middle School taking place at 3:10 pm.
Thursday, November 8th
Two hour early dismissal from school. This will allow families and
staff traveling to Cedar Rapids time to get there for the 7:15 PM game.
Friday, November 9th
Due to the lateness of the game and the chances of the girls playing further
in the tournament, we will have no school on Friday. This day will be made
up on Friday, May 23rd.
Congrats Red Oak Volleyball Team!
On to State!!
To allow our community to support the girls' volleyball team at next week's state tournament, changes to the schedule have been made. There will be a note coming home with all Red Oak students on Friday, November 2nd, detailing the schedule changes for next week. Here is the quick version:
Wednesday, November 7th
There will be a school-wide/community pep rally at the high school.
It will begin at 2:15 pm and end at 2:45 pm. Middle School students
will be walking to and from the high school with regular dismissal from the Middle School taking place at 3:10 pm.
Thursday, November 8th
Two hour early dismissal from school. This will allow families and
staff traveling to Cedar Rapids time to get there for the 7:15 PM game.
Friday, November 9th
Due to the lateness of the game and the chances of the girls playing further
in the tournament, we will have no school on Friday. This day will be made
up on Friday, May 23rd.
Congrats Red Oak Volleyball Team!
On to State!!
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Band Going to Balloon Days Parade
Saturday, September 15, the Middle School band will be performing in Creston at the SW Iowa Balloon Races Parade.
8:00 AM: ROMS Open
8:15 AM: Load buses and equipment van
8:45 AM: Leave ROMS
9:45 AM: Arrive at Creston, unload, line up, warm up, tune, and prepare for parade performance.
10:30 AM: Parade begins through downtown Creston. Parade ends at the train depot. When the band is finished marching, they will be given water and they proceed back to the buses to put equipment away. Then they will return to the train depot for the awards presentation. At the conclusion of the awards presentation, we will return to the buses, take attendance, and leave Creston.
1:30 PM Arrive in Red Oak and unload
Be sure you have all uniform parts in your uniform bag when we leave in the morning. Remember to wear black pants, black socks, and black shoes. Please have rides ready for you at Red Oak Middle School when we arrive.
Go Red Oak Middle School Band!!
8:00 AM: ROMS Open
8:15 AM: Load buses and equipment van
8:45 AM: Leave ROMS
9:45 AM: Arrive at Creston, unload, line up, warm up, tune, and prepare for parade performance.
10:30 AM: Parade begins through downtown Creston. Parade ends at the train depot. When the band is finished marching, they will be given water and they proceed back to the buses to put equipment away. Then they will return to the train depot for the awards presentation. At the conclusion of the awards presentation, we will return to the buses, take attendance, and leave Creston.
1:30 PM Arrive in Red Oak and unload
Be sure you have all uniform parts in your uniform bag when we leave in the morning. Remember to wear black pants, black socks, and black shoes. Please have rides ready for you at Red Oak Middle School when we arrive.
Go Red Oak Middle School Band!!
Parent Suport Group
There is a parent suport group meeting September 11, 2007 at 6:00 in the FACS room at the Middle School. The meeting will be an organizational meeting and we will discuss what information the group is interested in.
If you can not make it tonight, you are always welcome at any of the parent meetings. There is no "membership" or requirements to be in attendance in order to come to future meetings.
I'm looking forward to a new year and working with the parents of our great kids at the Middle School!
If you can not make it tonight, you are always welcome at any of the parent meetings. There is no "membership" or requirements to be in attendance in order to come to future meetings.
I'm looking forward to a new year and working with the parents of our great kids at the Middle School!
Friday, August 31, 2007
Super Saturday Study Group
Super Saturday Study Group will start on September 8th for all grades here at the Middle School. Students need to talk to one of their teachers about getting on the list so we know who is planning on coming. Saturday school is from 9:00 am - 11:00 am each Saturday.
This is a time to work on homework, make up a test, read in a quiet place, or get individual help with school work. It is not a place for punishment, and is not assigned as an alternative to detentions. We want students to feel welcome to come to school to get what they need for academic success.
This is a time to work on homework, make up a test, read in a quiet place, or get individual help with school work. It is not a place for punishment, and is not assigned as an alternative to detentions. We want students to feel welcome to come to school to get what they need for academic success.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
News From The First Two Days!
It was so delightful to see all of the students back at school - they sure have grown!
We had a little problem with the computer at lunch time on both days. The students do have time to eat lunch - if they were toward the end of the line, I told them to take their time and eat - I would make sure the teachers knew what had happened.
Lunch would go faster if the students would memorize their lunch number, and once they get their food, not visit with friends so much that they feel rushed to eat faster.
All the bugs will work out -- I want to thank the students for their patience and understanding. Computers are great - if they work when you need them to! Our kids are awesome!
We had a little problem with the computer at lunch time on both days. The students do have time to eat lunch - if they were toward the end of the line, I told them to take their time and eat - I would make sure the teachers knew what had happened.
Lunch would go faster if the students would memorize their lunch number, and once they get their food, not visit with friends so much that they feel rushed to eat faster.
All the bugs will work out -- I want to thank the students for their patience and understanding. Computers are great - if they work when you need them to! Our kids are awesome!
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Football Practice
If you are in 7th or 8th grade, and would like to participate in football, your first practice is the first day of school (Aug. 21st) from 3:30 - 5:00 at the baseball diamond. Be sure all insurance and physical forms are turned in.
Volleyball Practice
If you are in 7th or 8th grade and interested in volleyball...your first practice is the first day of school (Aug. 21st) from 3:30 - 5:00 in the MS gym. Be sure to have physical and insurance forms turned in at the office.
Cross Country Practice
If you are interested in cross country (which is distance running - not to be confused with track later in the spring) the first meeting is after school on the first day (Aug. 21st) in room 211, which is Mr. Adams' room.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
7 & 8 Band Selling Magazine Subscriptions
The 7th and 8th grade band students will be selling magazine subscriptions from August 14 through August 24, 2007. The money earned from these sales will help pay for band trips, entry fees for competitions, and band equipment. If you would like to purchase a subscription or renewal of magazines and a band student does not contact you before August 23rd, please call the middle school and we can find a student to help you! If you would like to help the band with their needs, but you do not wish to purchase a magazine, we will take donations that go directly to the band program.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
ROMS Marching Band Rehearsals:
Tuesday, August 14 - 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon
Wednesday, August 15 - 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon
In the Middle School band room.
If you are playing a school owned instrument, please be at the band room on Tuesday at 9:15 am.
Wednesday, August 15 - 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon
In the Middle School band room.
If you are playing a school owned instrument, please be at the band room on Tuesday at 9:15 am.
Supply Lists for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades:
6th Grade:
- Loose leaf notebook paper
- Colored Pencils
- 6 One subject spiral notebooks
- protractor
- 3 pocket folders (with brads)
- wooden ruler with metal edge (both inches & centimeters)
- Red pen
- scissors
- inexpensive calculator
- 2 boxes of tissues (bring to Tiger Time teacher)
- pencils
7th Grade:
- 2, 3-ring binders 1"
- loose leaf paper
- 6 pocket folders (with brads)
- pencils
- ruler
- compass
- index cards - white 3 X 5" (200)
- highliter
- 6 spiral notebooks
- colored pencils (24 count package)
- pens (including 2 red checking pens)
- protractor
- 2 boxes of tissues (bring to Tiger Time teacher)
8th Grade:
- loose leaf notebook paper and notebook to keep it in
- 4 pocket folders
- 3 pocket folders (With brads)
- pencils #2 & mechanical
- ruler
- colored pencils (24 count)
- scientific calculator (i.e. Texas Instruments TI-30X II S)
- 5 spiral notebooks
- graph paper
- pens (red and black or blue)
- compass
- index cards (3X5)
- 2 boxes of kleenex (bring to Tiger Time teacher)
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Welcome Back To School!
At Red Oak Middle School, we have been busy cleaning and painting. The building looks fresh, and you will notice work has been done in Mr. Hardy's science room. We are also working on the south entrance, and hope to have that project done before school starts.
Another change you should notice soon...the student council earned enough money selling cookie dough last year to purchase new basketball hoops and replace the broken backboard in the cage area. We are so proud of cleaning that area up, and we are asking that everyone help keep it clean and maintained.
We will have two new teachers in our building this year. Mrs. Lee will be teaching 7th grade math. She is a new teacher coming from Illinois. She graduated from the University of Iowa this past May. We also welcome Ms. Clausen from Tipton, Iowa. She is also a new graduate from the University of Northern Iowa. She will be teaching 8th grade language arts and a reading class. Both of these new teachers are coming to us with great recommendations and enthusiasm.
Another change you should notice soon...the student council earned enough money selling cookie dough last year to purchase new basketball hoops and replace the broken backboard in the cage area. We are so proud of cleaning that area up, and we are asking that everyone help keep it clean and maintained.
We will have two new teachers in our building this year. Mrs. Lee will be teaching 7th grade math. She is a new teacher coming from Illinois. She graduated from the University of Iowa this past May. We also welcome Ms. Clausen from Tipton, Iowa. She is also a new graduate from the University of Northern Iowa. She will be teaching 8th grade language arts and a reading class. Both of these new teachers are coming to us with great recommendations and enthusiasm.
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