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RMS PTO Welcome Packet

Table of Contents

RMS PTO Welcome Packet ........................................................................................................ 1

RMS GOOD TO KNOW: ................................................................................................................. 2

GLOSSARY OF RMS LINGO: ........................................................................................................ 3

COMMUNICATION and MEDIA: ................................................................................................ 6

(How to be in touch) ....................................................................................................................................... 6

FORMS: .............................................................................................................................................. 7

ATHLETICS: ..................................................................................................................................... 8

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES and CLUBS:........................................................................... 16

ARTS: ............................................................................................................................................... 16

RADNOR TRADITIONS: For all things Radnor visit www.radnor.com ................... 17

SUMMER CAMP: .......................................................................................................................... 18

RMS Parent Teacher Organization (PTO): ....................................................................... 18


RMS GOOD TO KNOW:

Principal: Dr. Anthony C. Stevenson 610-386-6300 ext 7501

6th Grade Guidance Counselor: Ms. Nicole Ottaviano 610-386-6300 ext. 7512

7th Grade Guidance Counselor: Mr. Clyde Diehl 610-386-6300 ext. 7511

8th Grade Guidance Counselor: Ms. Lauren Raines 610-386-6300 ext. 7513

Radnor Township School District Website: http://www.rtsd.org

RTSD Administration Building: 610-688-8100

RTSD Transportation: 610-293-1947

RMS PTO Student Directory: Purchase in the front office at RMS. To register your family’s information in the directory, please visit www.rtsdstudentdirectory.com

Safe Arrival: 610-688-0930 Call when your child will be late or absent from school.

Snow Information: 610-688-8104 A district-wide recorded phone call will be placed to families alerting of any school closing or delay. The KYW 1060 Radio School Code is 457.

Sports Hot Line: In case of inclement weather call sports hot line at 610-386-6300, push option 3. Call after 1:00pm.

http://www.rtsd.org/


GLOSSARY OF RMS LINGO: Advisory Period during the school day for independent study, extra help, group meetings and makeup work. Essentials, Band, Orchestra and Chorus meet at this time. A.S.K. (Alliance for Safe Kids) Program run by a collaboration of parents, school administrators and Radnor Township to promote positive life choices and raise awareness about at-risk behaviors. Assignment Notebook Spiral notebook given to every student at the beginning of the school year. Parents should check the assignment notebook for short-term and long-term assignments. Bus Loop The semi-circular drive that encircles the administration building. Students board busses in this area & at the front of the building. Electives Classes scheduled two periods per day for all grades that include World Language, FaCS, Tech Ed, Music, Art, P.E. and Health. E.L.L. (English Language Learners) Course offered to students who need assistance with the English language. Eminders Formerly, eminders were weekly email announcements sent by RTSD regarding school, district and community information. They have been replaced by Radnor Reader. EZ SchoolPay Account to pay for school meals and allows you to view students’ purchases. To enroll click “EZ School Pay” on the RMS home page. FaCS (Family and Consumer Sciences) Course offered to grades 6-8 that teaches life skills such as nutrition, cooking, childhood development, sewing, time management and conflict resolution. Gym Clothes Students are required to purchase a t-shirt for physical education class. Purchase in the RMS office.


HAC (Home Access Center) View your student’s classroom schedule, assignments, test scores and grades. Click “HAC” on the RMS home page. Integrated Programs Nationally recognized programs that are year-long alternatives to traditional curriculum. Eligibility is based on a lottery program. Registration occurs in the spring of the prior school year. RMS offers four programs:

Crossroads (6th grade) Combines the study of language arts, social studies and science to explore issues related to communities and cultures.

Watershed (7th grade) Skills and concepts are integrated around the comprehensive study of a local watershed through a combination of classroom activities and site visits.

Gateway (8th grade) An award-winning multidisciplinary team incorporating STEM education.

Soundings (8th grade) Exploration of student-selected themes that merge their adolescent concerns with global issues.

Intramural Club Program of faculty-led activities held Monday through Thursday after school. Offerings vary from year to year but usually include athletics, dramatic arts and curriculum related subjects. Late busses are not provided. Language Arts Study that entails the combined instruction of English, reading and composition. LGI (Large Group Instruction room Located on third floor, behind the auditorium. Lockers Students are assigned a locker near their advisory classroom and will receive a combination lock from RMS. Lockers are available in the gym for use during P.E. but students must provide their own lock for these lockers. Main & Auxiliary Gym The main gym is used for most athletic activities. The auxiliary gym is used primarily for Physical Education classes


Media Center Also known as the Library, located on the third floor. MS Hope Student assistance program to provide support to students who are facing challenges. Please contact Your guidance counselor for more information. Parent Information Night Also known as Back to School Night or Open House, it’s an evening where parents have an opportunity to briefly meet their student’s teachers and receive an overview of the year’s curriculum. Parent Resource Library The guidance department offers a library of books on parenting you may borrow. Radnor Reader Weekly email announcements sent by RTSD regarding school, district and community information. Replaced eminders. Sign up by clicking “E-News” at the top, right-hand corner of RTSD.org PTO Parent Teacher Organization Non-profit volunteer group that sponsors and supports the RMS community through fundraising, grants, and scheduled events and activities. All RMS parents and guardians are members. Standardized Tests Assessment tests given throughout the school year. The testing calendar and information on each test can be found on the RMS homepage under “Important Links”. Tests include MAPS, ERBs, PSSAs, IAAT Schoology Online system available to students and parents in which teachers can share handouts and post assignments, the class calendar and class updates. Student Bulletins Student directed announcements displayed on a screen in the cafeteria during the lunch periods. Parents can view them on the RMS webpage under "Quick Links" on the left-hand side of the home page. Student Social Grade specific, themed events at RMS hosted by the PTO.


Teams (Academic) Teachers and students are grouped in teams for academic core classes, including math, language arts, social studies and science. Students will be in class with team members for core subjects, but will be assigned to specials with students from other teams. Team Planning Time Period scheduled each day during which faculty on the same team meet. Parents may request an appointment to meet with the faculty team at this time. Tech Ed: Technology Education Course that is an overview of technology in our world. W.E.B. (Where Everyone Belongs) 8th grade students mentor incoming 6th grade students to ensure a smooth transition to middle school. World Language French, German, Latin and Spanish are offered beginning in the 6th grade.

COMMUNICATION and MEDIA: (How to be in touch)

The Radnor Reader(previously known as eMinders): Weekly announcements with RMS information that are emailed weekly. Sign up to receive the Radnor Reader here: RMS homepage http://www.rtsd.org/Page/3724 and click the icon in the upper, right hand corner of the homepage.

HAC (Home Access Center): View students’ schedules, assignments, tests and grades. Click the Home Access Center link on the RMS homepage http://www.rtsd.org/Page/3724

PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) link: Find out about events and sign up to be involved. Go to RMS homepage http://www.rtsd.org/Page/3724 and click PTO tab at top of page.

STUDENT BULLETINS: Student Bulletins are posted daily on the TV in the RMS cafeteria and online. Click the “Student Bulletin” link on the RMS homepage. http://www.rtsd.org/Page/3724

Teacher web pages: Go to RMS homepage http://www.rtsd.org/Page/3724 and click the Teacher Web Pages tab. Search for teachers alphabetically by last name.

http://www.rtsd.org/Page/3724






FORMS:

Absentee cards for excused absence are available from the main office at school or at http://www.rtsd.org/cms/lib/PA01000218/Centricity/Domain/54/Yellow_Card.pdf

Emergency Medical forms are available at http://www.rtsd.org/Page/12429

Pennsylvania health law requires the following physical and dental exams for entry into school and continued attendance: For more information, click on Health Services under the “Departments” tab on the RMS homepage http://www.rtsd.org/Domain/325

Physical Exams o Required for original entry into school (kindergarten or first grade), and again in grades

6 and 11 o Required for all students who transfer from outside Pennsylvania

Dental Exams o Required for original entry into school (kindergarten or first grade), and again in grades

3 and 7 o Required for all students who transfer from outside Pennsylvania

Athletic forms - See ATHLETICS

http://www.rtsd.org/cms/lib9/PA01000218/Centricity/Domain/54/Yellow_Card.pdf


http://www.rtsd.org/Domain/325


ATHLETICS:

Radnor Middle School:

Radnor Middle School has a variety of interscholastic teams for 7th and 8th grade students. There are no interscholastic teams for 6th grade students. Coaches schedule an informational meeting the first week of school for Fall Sports, a meeting in early to mid-November for Winter sports and a meeting in late February for Spring sports. These meetings are advertised on the Student Bulletin and during morning announcements. Pennsylvania Athletic Association (PIAA) and emergency medical forms are required. Deadlines for these forms will be provided at the meetings mentioned above. These forms can be found at the following link http://www.rtsd.org/Page/12429. The school offers transportation to and from away games. Transportation is not offered home from RMS after games. General information can be found at the following link: http://www.rtsd.org/Page/12423 or contact our Middle School Athletic Director, George Hahn. He can be reached at [email protected]

Radnor Township Youth Sports Organizations:

Radnor Township sponsors a youth sports program through the Radnor Athletic Association (RAA). This organization includes sports programs within the township that include basketball, lacrosse, soccer, baseball, girls’ softball, girls’ volleyball and aquatics. Details on these programs can be found through the following link: http://www.eteamz.com/radnorsports/. The township also has information about community pool and swimming lessons on the Township website found at http://www.radnor.com/department/division.php?fDD=14-183.

BE SURE TO CHECK REGISTRATION DEADLINES FOR ALL SPORTS

BASEBALL:


Spring sport

Separate 7th and 8th grade boys’ teams

Practice and home games occur at Odorisio Park and North Wayne Park. Students will walk to Odorisio Park / North Wayne Park and may be picked up or walk home after practice at 5:00


Radnor Township:

Spring Sport

Kindergarten through age 16



mailto:[email protected]

http://www.eteamz.com/radnorsports/

http://www.radnor.com/department/division.php?fDD=14-183



Tee Ball through Senior League

Registration begins in January

Deadlines, Fees and more information can be found at Radnor Wayne Little League

http://www.eteamz.com/radnorsports/index.cfm?subsite=1772090

BASEBALL (FALL BALL)

Radnor Township Only:

Fall Sport - Fall Ball runs from Labor Day weekend until about the first week of November.

Registration occurs during August. It is a much smaller and more intense program than regular, Spring season little league baseball. There is a bit of travel involved. The travel is very manageable in terms of distance and time.

If you are eligible for Radnor Wayne Little League, which is an age-based organization, then you can participate in Fall Ball.

Just remember, it’s first come, first served, and space is limited.

3rd grade is the youngest age allowed in the fall ball program of RWLL


BASKETBALL


Winter sport

Girls’ Teams

Boys’ Teams

Separate 7th and 8th grade teams

Team try-outs are in late November. The season continues through February.

Practices are held at RMS and Sulpizio Gym. Home games are held at Radnor Middle School. Students may be picked up or walk home after practice at 5:00.


Radnor Township:





Winter Sport

Registration begins in September and runs through mid-November.

Hoops Clinic is for grades 1 & 2; Youth basketball is for grades 3 to 12. Players are placed on teams/in leagues by their current grade level.

Hoops Clinic starts at the beginning of January and runs through mid-March. They meet once a week on Saturdays. Youth Basketball starts in December and runs through mid-March. Games start at the beginning of January. There is typically at least one practice during the week and a game on Saturdays. This does vary though depending on team and grade division.

Deadlines, Fees and more information can be found at Radnor Sports .com http://www.eteamz.com/radnorsports/index.cfm?subsite=1772075

CHEERLEADING

Radnor Township Only:

Fall sport

Ages 5-13

Deadline, Fees and more information can be found at www.RadnorYoungRaiders.com

DANCE – See ARTS

FIELD HOCKEY


Fall sport

Girls Teams


Practices and Home games are held at Radnor Middle School. Students may be picked up or walk home after practice at 5:00.


Other Options:

FILIA – girls youth sport organization

Grades 1-9


http://www.radnoryoungraiders.com/



http://www.filiasports.org/#

FOOTBALL


Fall sport

Combined 7th & 8th Grade Boys onto 2 teams

Two teams: one for athletes 115 pounds or less (Pound Team), and the other for players over 115 pounds (Unlimited Team)

Students will be bused to Radnor High School and practice on Creek Field. Buses will depart from the bus loop at 3:10. Practice will run until 5:00 and all players must be picked up at the High School after practice.


Other Options:

Fall Flag Football Ages 5-9

Fall Tackle Football Ages 7 – 12, and 13 year olds under 120 lbs.

Deadlines, Fees and Other Info can be found at www.RadnorYoungRaiders.com

LACROSSE


Spring sport

Girls Teams

Boys Teams


Practices and games are held at Radnor Middle School. Students may be picked up or walk home after practice at 5:00.


Radnor Township:

Spring sport

http://www.filiasports.org/


http://www.radnoryoungraiders.com/



Boys Teams http://www.radnoryouthlacrosse.com/Default.asp?snid=dLJBZ0N4X&org=radnoryouthlacrosse.com

Girls Teams http://www.radnorgirls.com/

Registration for both teams start mid December

Grades 1-8th for both boys and girls teams

SOFTBALL


Spring sport

Separate 7th and 8th grade girls teams

Practice and home games occur at Radnor Middle School. Students may be picked up or walk home after practice at 5:00


Radnor Township:

Spring Sport

Grades K-7th

Tee Ball through Majors

Registration begins in January

Deadlines, Fees and more information can be found at Radnor Wayne Little League


SOCCER/INDOOR SOCCER


Fall sport

Boys and Girls Teams


http://www.radnoryouthlacrosse.com/Default.asp?snid=dLJBZ0N4X&org=radnoryouthlacrosse.com

http://www.radnoryouthlacrosse.com/Default.asp?snid=dLJBZ0N4X&org=radnoryouthlacrosse.com

http://www.radnorgirls.com/




Practice and home games occur at Odorisio Park and North Wayne Park. Students will walk to Odorisio Park / North Wayne Park and may be picked up or walk home after practice at 5:00


Radnor Township

Spring Sport

Boys and Girls Teams

Kindergarten through 12th Grade

In House and Travel soccer options

Registration begins in March

Deadlines, Fees and more information can be found at Radnor Soccer Club

http://www.radnorsoccerclub.org/

SQUASH

Radnor Middle School: (an after school RMS Club Sport)

Girls and Boys - Winter Sport

Open to 6th – 8th Graders – any level of squash ability

Timing: After School during the week, roughly December 1 through February 15

Fun learning environment and team experience – lifelong sport

Matches and possible tournament play involved

Practice and matches at Fairmount Athletic Club (5-year relationship)

Coached by Fairmount pros and RHS teacher, Paul Wright

Coaches to visit RMS in the fall to introduce the program

Fall program of clinics / practice offered for those wanting more squash


http://www.radnorsoccerclub.org/


SWIMMING

Radnor Township Only

Fall/Winter/ Spring Sport

Starts at age 5

Deadlines, Fees and more information can be found at Radnor Aquatic Club http://www.radnoraquatic.org/Home.jsp?_tabid_=0&team=marac

Community Pool Information can be found at http://www.radnor.com/department/division.php?fDD=14-183

TRACK & FIELD


Girls – Spring Sport

Boys – Spring Sport

Spring of 2015 will be the first season for Track & Field at RMS. Look for more information on the RMS website as the season approaches.

TENNIS


Girls - Fall sport

Boys – Spring sport




http://www.radnoraquatic.org/Home.jsp?_tabid_=0&team=marac

http://www.radnor.com/department/division.php?fDD=14-183



VOLLEYBALL


Girls - Fall sport




WRESTLING


Boys - Winter sport







AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES and CLUBS:

After school clubs are a great way for sixth graders to get involved in school activities. The intramural clubs include: Art Club, Community Service Club, Handbells, Video Club, “It’s a Matter of Choice Club”, Tech Club, Pen Pal Popcorn Club, Math Counts, Knitting Club, Aevidum, MAR, Cubing Club, Lego Club are just some of the options available to the students.

See Student Bulletin: Student Bulletins are posted daily on the TV in the RMS cafeteria and online. Click the “Student Bulletin” link on the RMS homepage. http://www.rtsd.org/Page/3724

(The following sections of the Welcome Packet provide just some of the many options available in our

community for activities outside of school. The RMS PTO is not promoting or suggesting that any of the

providers are preferred.)

ARTS: Dance

The Chosen www.chosendance.com

Contempra Dance http://www.contempradance.com/

Wayne Ballet www.wbcda.com

YMCA, Berwyn, PA www.umly.org

Music

RMS : For info on Chorus, Concert Band, Jazz Band and the Handbell Ensemble, go to the RMS home page-Departments-Music http://www.rtsd.org/Page/3724

Bach to Rock www.B2Rmusic.com/wayne

Nelly Berman School of Music www.nbsmusic.com

Meridee Winters School of Music www.meridee-winters-school-of-music.com

Music Training Center www.musictrainingcenter.com

Music Workshop www.themusicworkshop.org

Troubadour Music Shop http://troubadourmusicshop.com


http://www.chosendance.com/

http://www.contempradance.com/

http://www.wbcda.com/

http://www.umly.org/


http://www.nbsmusic.com/

http://www.meridee-winters-school-of-music.com/

http://www.musictraining/

http://www.themusicworkshop.org/

http://troubadourmusicshop.com/


Theater

RMS 8th Grade Musical: Go to RMS home page and find more information under Activities-8th Gr Musical http://www.rtsd.org/Domain/325

RMS Chorus: Go to RMS home page and find more information under Departments-Music http://www.rtsd.org/Domain/325 . Available to 6th, 7th and 8th Graders.

Music Training Center www.musictrainingcenter.com

People’s Light and Theater http://peopleslight.org/content/classes-workshops

Upper Darby Performing Arts Center www.udpac.org

Wolf Performing Arts Center https://www.wolfperformingartscenter.org

Tutoring

Prime Academics www.primeacademics.com

Main Line Student Success http://www.mlsss.com/about_us

RADNOR TRADITIONS:

For all things Radnor visit www.radnor.com

Walk through Wayne: RMS students love to walk through Wayne after school on Fridays. There is nothing scheduled about this event. It is a casual, social activity for RMS students. It is not supervised or sponsored by RMS.

May: Memorial Day Parade, Wayne, PA

June: A Taste of Wayne: Street fair with vendors and restaurants. Wayne, PA

June/July: Free concerts in parks throughout Radnor. www.radnor.com Go to Parks and Rec tab for the schedule.

July: 4th of July parade in Garrett Hill

November: Radnor vs. Lower Merion high school football game.

December: Christmas Tree lighting on N. Wayne Avenue.



http://www.musictraining/

http://peopleslight.org/content/classes-workshops

http://www.udpac.org/

https://www.wolfperformingartscenter.org/

http://www.primeacademics.com/

http://www.radnor.com/


SUMMER CAMP:

Summer Camp and Teen Program Fair in January www.baldwinschool.org

Main Line Camp Fair in January www.mainlinecampfair.org

Camp information website www.mainlinecamps.com

RMS Parent Teacher Organization (PTO):

The mission of the Radnor Middle School Parent Teacher Organization (RMS PTO) is to promote mutual understanding, cooperation, and communication among the parents, teachers and administrators of Radnor Middle School and; to provide programs, financing, and other vehicles to enhance and supplement the School District's commitment to providing a high quality education to all students at RMS. PTO Communication: If you want to be included in PTO Communications by email, please go to the RMS homepage http://www.rtsd.org/Page/3724, click the PTO tab, go to forms and click the PTO Contact Information Form. Complete the form and return it to Radnor Middle School.

Please visit the PTO website for more information on the following:

• Schedule of PTO meetings

• PTO Committees and Volunteer Opportunities

• Purchasing RMS spirit gear

• PTO Events calendar, including Speaker Series

• PTO Multicultural Committee

• PTO Fundraising

• PTO Cultural Arts Events

http://www.baldwinschool.org/

http://www.mainlinecampfair.org/

http://www.mainlinecamps.com/


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