Dear Parent/Guardians: As we move forward this school year, December is upon us bringing snow, good cheer and a new year! There is a half-day of school on December 8th for staff workshops with dismissal at 11:15 a.m. Also, reminder that the last day of school before the holiday break is Friday, December 22, 2017. Students and staff will be returning on Tuesday, January 2, 2017. The PTO is holding a Movie Night on December 14th featuring the movie ELF. See newsletter for details – hope to see you there! The RRMS Winter Concert is on the 20th of December, come join us for a music-filled night with performances by our Band, Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble and Chorus.

NORTH SYRACUSE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION AND ADMINISTRATORS Annette Speach, Superintendent of Schools Daniel Bowles, Associate Superintendent for Teaching & Learning Donald F.X. Keegan, Associate Superintendent for Business Services Dawn Wilczynski, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Jason Nephew, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Board of Education: Michael Shusda, Board President Michael A. Mirizio, Board Vice President Paul Farfaglia George Harrington Michael Leone Erin McDonald Jacqueline Owens Mary Scanlon Patrick Svoboda

REMINDER – all first quarter grades and report cards are available online at this time. See flyer enclosed in this newsletter for details. I wish you and your families a peaceful holiday season and a Happy New Year. David Shaw, Principal

Roxboro Road Middle School Calendar of Events for December 2017

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday 1

School Spirit Day -Percussion Ensemble: 2:45-3:30

4 -Band: 2:45-4:15 -Boys Fitness Intramurals: 3:00-4:15 -Computer Club: 3:004:15 -STEM: 3:00-4:15 -Yearbook Club: 3:004:15

11 -Band: 2:45-4:15 -Boys Fitness Intramurals: 3:00-4:15 -Computer Club: 3:004:15 -FCCLA Mtg: 3:00-4:15 -STEM: 3:00-4:15 -Yearbook Club: 3:004:15

5 -Girls Fitness Intramurals: 3:00-4:15 -Orchestra: 2:45-4:15

6 -Band: 2:45-4:15 -Chorus: 2:45-4:15 th -7 grade girls modified basketball informational meeting(DRA): 3:00-3:30

7 -Big Brother/Big Sister: 3:00-4:15 -Chorus: 2:45-4:15 -Orchestra: 2:45-4:15 -STEM: 3:00-4:15

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½ Day Pre K-12th grade

11:15 Dismissal Hat Day/Food Drive

12 -Girls Fitness Intramurals: 3:00-4:15 -Orchestra: 2:45-4:15

13 -Band: 2:45-4:15 -Chorus: 2:45-4:15

14 -Big Brother/Big Sister: 3:00-4:15 -Chorus: 2:45-4:15 -Optimist: 3:00-4:15 -Orchestra: 2:45-4:15 -STEM: 3:00-4:15 -PTO Movie Night: 6:00 (wear your elf or Santa hats to school)

15 -Percussion Ensemble: 2:45-3:30 SU Day: SU vs. George Town

18 19 20 21 -SU Day Again!!! -School Spirit Day -Wear your cozy -Wear your crazy or -Wear your ugly or -Band, Orchestra, and -Big Brother/Big Sister: fleece/flannel pj’s! Festive Socks festive sweater -Band, Orchestra, and Chorus Dress Rehearsal: 2:45-4:15 -Boys Fitness Intramurals: 3:00-4:15 -Computer Club: 3:004:15 -STEM: 3:00-4:15 -Yearbook Club: 3:004:15

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Chorus Dress Rehearsal: 2:45-4:15 -Girls Fitness Intramurals: 3:00-4:15

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3:00-4:15 -Chorus: 2:45-4:15 -Orchestra: 2:45-4:15 -STEM: 3:00-4:15

-Winter Concert: 6:00 pm

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28

Christmas Recess-No School Dates/Times are subject to change. Updated 11/30/17

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-Percussion Ensemble: 2:45-3:30

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RRMS PTO December 2017 Help Needed!

Spirit Day Fundraising Event

Saturday, December 16, 2017 1 pm – 8 pm 3956 Rt. 31 Liverpool, NY Shop and mention Rox Middle at the register so we receive a portion of the sales! Students, fill out the entry ticket on the flyer and bring it with you to enter to win 1 of several $25 Visa Gift Cards we are giving away!

Movie Night Set up, Work event, or Clean up

Schedule of Events 1 pm – 3 pm ~ RRMS Orchestra 3 pm – 3:30 pm ~ RRMS Chorus 3:30 pm – 5 pm ~ RRMS Band

Barnes & Noble Gift wrapping

Flyers will be going home soon. To download and print, visit our website.

Don’t Forget! December 14

6pm

Roxboro Middle Auditorium

12/1

School Spirit Day

12/8

Rox Middle students, staff, and families are invited to our free screening of ELF!

½ day PK-12

Free door prize raffles for all RRMS students!

12/14

Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Movie Night Chocolate Pizza Co Distribution

Please visit our website for the link to sign up genius.

Now Hiring! Fundraising Events Coordinator Publicity Officer Spirit Wear Coordinator Email us if you’re interested or want to know more!

More raffles and concessions available for purchase!

Barnes & Noble Event

12/16

Stay up to Date

12/20

Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/RRMSPTO

12/23 – 1/1

Check our Website! www.nscsd.org/roxboroMS

Winter Concert No School

Request notifications so you don’t miss any last minute updates.

Click on RRMS PTO. We post everything coming up and upload all flyers and forms.

Contact Us! [email protected] Ask us to put you on our monthly email list so you get a full newsletter showing everything going on.

MUSIC NEWS Our WINTER CONCERT is December 20th at 6:00p.m. This will feature our Orchestra, Chorus, Percussion Ensemble, & Band Concert dress for boys: is a white long sleeve dress shirt, black bow tie (sold at tuxedo stores, suit stores, online, etc.), black dress pants, black socks and black dress shoes. Concert dress for girls: white dress shirt/blouse - long sleeve, black dress pants, black socks and black dress shoes. ABSOLUTLEY NO SKIRTS, SPAGHETTI STRAPS or CAPRIS are allowed. FEEL FREE TO WEAR HOLIDAY ACCESSORIES (elf/santa hat, holiday earrings; red, green, or shiny bowties, etc…)

Barnes and Noble PTO fundraiser! December 16th 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm Our musicians will be performing at B&N! The PTO has put together a RRMS fundraiser. When a customer mentions RRMS at check out, RRMS get a portion of the sales. We will also have volunteers there offering to gift wrap for donations. Performance times: 1:00-3:00: RRMS Orchestra 3:00-3:30: RRMS Chorus 3:30-5:00: Band small ensemble performances

JH All-County Auditions are December 8th and 9th at Camillus Middle School.

The RRMS music department is selling Save-Around books for $25.00. They make a GREAT Christmas gift and help to support our music programs. Call or email Mr. Hover if you’d like a book. [email protected] 315.218.3300

Roxboro Road Middle School Presents

Spirit Day Fundraising Event

Saturday, December 16, 2017 1 pm - 8 pm Barnes & Noble 3956 Rt. 31, Liverpool, NY

Schedule of Events 1 pm - 3 pm ~ RRMS Orchestra 3 pm - 3:30 pm ~ RRMS Chorus 3:30 pm - 5 pm ~ RRMS Band Small groups will be performing in 15 minute time slots.

3pm - 7pm Author M.J. Woods Release Party and Book Signing Local Contemporary Romance Author M.J. Woods will have “The Amped Series” trilogy available for purchase. You may also bring your previously purchased books for signing.

How does this work? ● Shop at Barnes & Noble on 12/16 and tell friends and family to do the same! Wear your Spirit! ● At the register, (store and café) tell them you’re with Rox Middle. ● We will be offering gift wrapping for your items bought within the store. Get some holiday shopping done, enjoy a beverage from the café, and enjoy some music! Know people out of town or just can’t make it? Shop online! Visit bn.com/bookfairs to support us online from 12/16/17 - 12/21/17. Enter Bookfair ID 12279758 at checkout. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Student Name: ________________________________________________________ Grade: _________ Homeroom:______________ Fill out this entry ticket and bring it with you. You could win a $25 Visa Gift Card! There will be 1 gift card winner in each grade level. The homeroom teacher with the highest class participation will also win a $25 Visa Gift Card.

The Holidays are approaching quickly, please note that if you need assistance during the holiday season there are many local community options available for assistance and here is one right here in Mattydale. Salvation Army Christmas Bureau offer families food baskets, books, and toys. Dates for locations, including one at the Mattydale Civic Center, will be posted on their website in the coming months. Check http://syracuseny.salvationarmy.org for more details.

REMINDER All first quarter grades and report cards are available online at this time.

Reminder to Parents/Guardians:

Make sure you bring your photo ID with you every time you come to pick up your student or plan on entering the building. Parent Notification During the school year, your son or daughter may have the opportunity to have his/her photo taken, video image and voice recorded, and/or art and written work published in connection with a school district activity or program. Your child’s photo (image,) school work and/or name may be published in local newspapers, posted (displayed) on the district’s Internet site, or used by the requesting organization (local TV or print media) for their programming, i.e., backup and their news stories. If you DO NOT want your child’s picture, name or schoolwork to be used in newspaper articles, video, and/or district publications, including our district’s website, please inform your school principal in writing.

2018 Yearbook Reminder:

See information below for access.    

Visit our website: www.nscsd.org Click on “District” at the top of the page Click on “Parent Resources” under the Resources section Click on “Schooltool Log-in”

Reminder:Your username is your email address

Problems with password or email address call 315-218-3315.

Online Orders:

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 Available NOW until Christmas Break  Go to: YearbookOrderCenter.com Type in: Order # 3212 or Roxboro Road Middle School  Very easy to follow, just takes about 5 minutes! PRICE: th $18.00 from November 16 to Christmas Break

Don’t miss out!!! Please order today!!! Limited quantities…Once our ordered allotment is filled there will be no more yearbooks produced, so buy NOW!!!!

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Friday December 8 …  Non-perishable items only  Please check expiration dates on food items  Bring your items to Dining Room A during Homeroom The teachers and teaching assistants of the NSCSD are running their annual food drive! This food drive is to help make and distribute family holiday baskets for students/families in need within our own district. We are hoping to top the almost 70 bags of food that we gave out last year to families in the North Syracuse Central School District. RRMS Student Council and Staff would like to join in and all students and staff wearing a hat or not are encouraged to bring at least one item for donation to school!

Thank you for your generosity! ~RRMS Student Council & Staff

Monday, December 18th: Sock It to Monday- Wear your crazy or festive socks

Tuesday, December 19th: Orange you glad it’s SU Day again!?!

Wednesday, December 20th: Wacky Wednesday, wear your ugly or festive sweater

Thursday, December 21st: Thurrrsty for School Spirit! Wear your Rox/CNS Spirit wear

Friday, December 22nd: Fleece Friday, wear your cozy fleece/flannel pj’s!