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Back to School Edition 2015
Welcome Back!!
It’s hard to believe that it is time to start thinking about a new school year already, but it is
just around the corner! I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you all to Robinson
Middle School! We are very excited to begin the new school year! The first day of school
for 6th graders is Monday, August 17th, 8:00-11:20. The first day of school for all students
will be on Tuesday, August 18th. Buses will begin running effective August 17th. I am looking
forward to a fantastic year at Robinson Middle School! Enjoy your final days of summer! I
look forward to seeing you all soon!
Principal
Amy Champlin
Secretary—Kim Meller
973-8690
Assistant Principal
Stephanne Seals
(7th grade M-Z, 8th grade)
973-8617
6th GRADE SNEAK PREVIEW
Assistant Principal
Joe Nelson
(6th grade, 7th grade A-L)
973-8617
Parents and 6th grade students are invited to drop by for our special 6th Grade
Sneak Preview Open House before school starts. On August 14, 4:00-6:00, 6th grade
students may pick up their schedules and receive their locker assignments. This is an
informal “come and go” event. Parents, please join your student as they become
familiar with their classes, learn to work their combinations and meet their teachers!
FALL FUNDRAISER
On August 28 we will
kickoff our all school
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

J.T. Fundraiser.
Students will have until
September 14 to take
orders from their

Teachers can be reached the first week of school.
Check our website for email addresses and contact
information at http://robinson.usd259.org
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Student schedules and locker assignments will be
distributed on the 1st day of school. Students should
report to the following locations after the 7:50 bell:
8th Grade — gym
7th Grade — north end of the cafeteria
6th Grade — office area
family and friends.
The money raised will
be used to update our
technology and
classroom equipment
needs. More details to
follow. Thank you for
your help!
Regular school hours are 7:50 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.
Students should not arrive before 7:30. Students
should be picked up no later than 3:20 p.m. each
day.
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There will be no schedule changes the first week of
school.
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Please bring updated information regarding
immunizations if necessary.
NEWSLETTERS &
ENROLLMENT
Future newsletters will be sent
electronically, like the previous
school year. All newsletters will
be available on the school website throughout the school year
at http://robinson.usd259.org/
Enrollment documents and
forms are also available on this
site.
Fall Pictures
Fall Pictures are
scheduled for
September 15.
Packet information
will come home
with students about one
week prior to picture
day.
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Please check the district’s enrollment Web site, www.enroll.usd259.org, during the summer months for the latest
information. Online enrollment is scheduled to begin July 15. When enrolling online, please print your receipt if you
pay online. Bring the receipt with you to enrollment. You will need to come to school for ID pictures, address verification, and to pick up shirts, lanyards, and other purchased items.
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July 30 — 12:00-7:00
July 31 — 9:00-3:00
August 3 — 12:00-7:00
August 4 — 12:00-7:00
New Student?
Students new to Wichita Public Schools are required to enroll at their school site.
 Please call 973-8600 for information on enrolling a new student at Robinson Middle School.
 Proof of current address is required.
 Examples of proof of address: rent receipt, lease agreement, gas/electric bill, or mortgage payment stub.
 Unsure which school your student will attend? Contact Student Records at 973-4498.
 For additional information visit our District Enrollment Site.
Fees
Fees and meal payments may be made online at
www.mypaymentsplus.com
Robinson T-Shirts (optional) will
be sold at Enrollment for $10.00.
Other Robinson Gear will also be
sold at enrollment.
Get you RAM SPIRIT on!!!
Full / Reduced
Textbook Rental
$47.00 / $23.50
Agenda/Planner
$5.00
Locker Rental
$1.00
Student ID
$3.00
Explore & Leadership / per semester
$10.00
Lanyard for Student ID
$2.00
Memory Book
$15.00
PE Lock
$1.00
PE Uniform
$18.00 (Shirt/$8 - Shorts/$10)
Spanish
$6.00
P.E. / per semester
$5.00
Vocal / Orchestra / Band
$10.00
Music Instrument Rental
Full—$50.00
Reduced—$25.00
Free—$15.00
Art / per class / per semester
$10.00
Teachers may require additional funds for specific items during the school year.
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You are Invited...
To The 6th Grade Sneak Preview
This is a “come and go event” for 6th grade students and their families only.
Date:
Friday, August 14
Time:
4:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m.
Where:
Robinson Middle School
(Check in at the cafeteria)
Sixth grade students and their families will have
the opportunity to meet teachers and explore the
building before their first day of school on
Monday, August 17.
Students will get their locker number, locker combination, and class schedule at Sneak Preview.
Students will also have the opportunity to set up
their locker and should bring their supplies to put
in their lockers.
Students who are unable to attend the Sneak Preview Open House will
receive their schedule during Sixth Grade Orientation on Monday,
August 17, 8:00—11:20. This time is devoted to helping our 6th graders
transition to middle school.
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First Day for 6th Grade
Students
Monday, August 17
For ALL Students
Tuesday, August 18
8:00 to 11:20
8:00 to 3:10
Meet in the Auditorium!
Buses will be running!
First Day of School
Buses will be running!
Don’t be late!
Do you have piles of LEGOS?
If you have LEGOS that you would like to
donate to Robinson for indoor recess, please
send or bring them to the Robinson Office.
Thank You.
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Robinson Foundation for Education Excellence
What is the Robinson Foundation?
The Robinson Foundation for Educational Excellence, established in 1989, raises funds to provide educational
enhancement grants to Robinson teachers for equipment, books, or other materials that are not provided for
in traditional budgets. You can help by donating to the Robinson Foundation (by check or on your mealpayplus account) or attending our promotional restaurant nights like Il Vicino Nights. We also collect Boxtops
(deposit box in the office). So whether your donate, or attend our fundraisers, or turn in some Boxtops, it's the
families of Robinson that make the Foundation possible. If you have any questions about the Foundation
please e-mail robinsonmiddleschool.foundation@gmail.com.
Foundation Meetings for 2015–16
Parents who serve as board members for the Foundation meet once a month to evaluate teacher proposals
and plan fundraising. This board is elected at the May meeting each year. If you have an interest in serving
on the board please e-mail robinsonmiddleschool.foundation@gmail.com. All parents and teachers are welcome to attend Foundation meetings and learn more about the organization. Meetings are usually held in the
Robinson cafeteria.
Join us: 1st Tuesdays of the month at 6:00 pm in the Robinson Cafeteria
 September 1-combined meeting with PTSO
 October 6
 November 3
 December 1
 February 2
 March 1
 May 3
Dates are subject to change so please check the Foundation page on the Robinson website for most current
information.
Foundation board officers: Patresa Ebersole, president; Amy Champlin, vice president; Andrew Knott, treasurer; Suzanne Laycock, secretary. Board members: Kate Blair-Dixon, Tracy Callard, Patrick Chavez, Lisa
McPherson, Kirk Seminoff, Jennifer Halabi, Denah Rusk, Gautham Reddy, and Tina Morris
Il Vicino Nights for 2015–16
Il Vicino at Douglas and Oliver will donate 20% of your bill to the Robinson Foundation if you dine-in or carry-out on these third Tuesdays of the month (5–10 pm) and let them know you are a Robinson family: August
18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15, January 19, February 16, March 15, April 19, and
May 17.
Community Sponsors
Dairy Queen, Il Vicino, Chipotle and Albero Cafe
Donors for 2014–15
THANKS TO THESE FAMILIES who donated to Foundation for the 2014-2015 school year: Clay Becker Family, Kate BlairDixon and Rene Peres, Patricia and Jeffrey Blessant, John Budde Family, Tracy Callard & Mark Barfield, Lowell and Patresa Ebersole, Ralitsa Greene Family, Adam and Jennifer Halabi, Bram Hileman Family, Charles Jenney, Jacqueline Jessop Family, Andrew
and Karen Knott, Mark and Suzanne Laycock, Chiaw-Weai Loo and Phuoc Le, Viswanathan Madhavan, Dan and Maria Mason,
Jacob Mosher Family, Tamara Patterson, Jerry and Carri Siebenmark, Nitya Singh and Bharti Sinha, Amit Tamhane and Vaidehi
Likhite, Archibong and Ima Ukoefreso, Olivia Wilch Family, and Eric and Paula Zoller.
Your gifts ensure great opportunities continue to come to our students at Robinson. Please consider supporting the Robinson Middle School Foundation! Your donation makes a difference! Donations go directly to the
school, are immediately available, and 100% benefits our students.
Sincerely,
Patresa Ebersole
Foundation President and The Board of Directors
Save your BOXTOPS and put them in the collection box in the school office = $$$ for our school!
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All shirts must have sleeves.
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Crew neck shirts are preferred.
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Shirts must not show cleavage,
stomach, or back.
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Tank tops and spaghetti strap
shirts are not allowed, even when
worn under a jacket or sweater.
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Shirts with pictures or wording
that promote weapons, drugs,
alcohol, tobacco products, sex, or
profanity are not allowed.
NO
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YES
TOPS
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Pants should fit at the waist,
sagging is not allowed.
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Pants with rips or tears that show
skin above fingertips, in the front
or the back, are not allowed.
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Shorts, sport shorts, skirts, dresses,
and skorts should be fingertip
length or longer in the back, front,
and sides. Clothing should not
need to be pulled down to be
fingertip length.
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Leggings should not be worn alone.
Leggings can be worn under skirts
or dresses that are fingertip length.
NO
BOTTOMS
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Hats are not allowed to be worn in the school.
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Sunglasses, chains, dog collars, and
attire are not allowed.
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Excessive makeup and hair are not allowed.
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Pajamas and slippers are not allowed.
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Backpacks, purses, and string bags should be kept
in your locker during the school day.
NO
SHOES & ACCESSORIES
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DRESS CODE POLICY
Appropriate student behavior/dress is necessary to provide a quality learning environment at Robinson. The
vast majority of students ARE appropriately dressed and their efforts in this regard ARE appreciated.
Please remember:
1. The decision of the building administration will be final in all disputes concerning student dress.
2. Students will be expected to show their Student Identification card to every 1st hour teacher upon entering
the classroom. If students do not have an ID, then they will be sent to the office to get a temporary ID. ID’s
should be on the student’s body at all times throughout the school day. After 3 infractions of not having a
student ID, students will serve a detention.
3. Clothing or items that advertise drugs, alcohol or tobacco products, contain references to sex, profanity, or
show suggestive, vulgar, obscene writing, pictures or symbols are not allowed. (items referring to specific
body parts)
4. ALL shirts must have sleeves. Spaghetti strap tees or tank top undershirts are not allowed even if worn under a jacket. Shirttails must be long enough (3” overlap with pants) to cover midriff, skin and under clothing while sitting or standing. Shirts must not show cleavage, stomach, or back.
5. Shorts, sports shorts, and skirts must be finger-tip length or longer in the front, in the back, and on the
sides, when walking, even when worn with leggings. Shorts with the slits in the sides are not allowed.
6. Hats, hoods, caps should be worn outside only and should be kept in your locker. Bandanas, do-rags, and
sweatbands are not allowed.
7. Sunglasses, chains, dog collars, and
attire are not allowed.
8. Pajamas, or house slippers should not be worn unless it is a designated spirit day.
9. Pants, jeans, skirts, and shorts should fit correctly at the waist and not expose any under clothing. Sagging
is not permitted. Students sagging will have ‘ties’ put into the belt loops to hold the pants up appropriately. Students who continue to sag their pants will be written up and referred to administration for additional
consequences.
10. Ripped or torn pants that show skin above fingertip length are not allowed, unless leggings are worn
underneath.
11. Clothing or items that give the impression of any gang affiliation are not allowed.
12. Excessive make-up and hairstyles are not permitted if they are a distraction to learning.
13. Spandex leggings (jeggings) should not be worn alone. Leggings can be worn under shorts, skirts, or dresses
of fingertip length.
14. Coats, purses, and book bags must be kept in the locker during the day.
The above code/expectations will be applied fairly and equally regardless of gender.
Changes or additions to the Dress Code may be made based on the need to maintain a proper learning environment during the year. If a student is dressed inappropriately, the student will be given three choices: 1) Change clothing, 2) go to ISSR,
or 3) call a parent/guardian to bring appropriate clothing. Repeated offenses will be
considered insubordination and addressed accordingly. The decision of the building
administration will be final in all disputes concerning student dress. Consequences
are the following, but not limited to a phone call home, detention, after school detention, in-school suspension, out of school suspension.
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Fun Fun Fun way to transition
to Middle School!!!
A family volunteering at Robinson is a
great way to transition from elementary to the middle school. We have 2
parent led organizations and our Site
Council all which serve the social, educational and community needs of our
school. Incoming 6th Grade Families
can look forward to volunteering at our
MIXER Party for 6th graders only,
which happens in the first few weeks
of the new school year. There will be
continuous opportunities for new and
existing families to volunteer and help
out at our school. Please contact our
Volunteer
Coordinator
dburkes@usd259.net if you would like
more information.
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Be a BIG!
Wichita has a long wait list of students hoping to have a “Big Sister” or “Big Brother” to talk with about the
wonders of a good education, our community, and the endless positive possibilities that this world has to
offer them.
If you can dedicate 3-4 lunch hours a month to mentor a young person, then you could be a school based
Big Brother or Big Sister. The reward to YOU and your “Little” will be priceless.
Please contact Robinson’s Volunteer Coordinator dburkes@usd259.net or Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters at
www.kansasbigs.org for more information.
The Robinson PTSO doesn’t stop in the summer!
Well, yes, it does, but only for a while. Look for the PTSO table at Enrollment in
late July. There you will find dates for all things PTSO in 2015-16, as well as a
chance to sign up to help with one of more than a dozen events planned for the
school year.
WE NEED YOU THIS FALL! In 2014-15, a group of
parents led PTSO for the first time in several years.
It’s a start, but it was a small group. PTSO needs
many more parents to volunteer their time and
energy so that we can expand on what we can do for
Robinson’s students and staff.
If you have any questions or already want to be a
part of the PTSO action, please e-mail president Kirk
Seminoff at ksem123@yahoo.com. See you at
Enrollment!
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Beginning Orchestra FAQ’s
Robinson has a tradition of a strong Orchestra program. We have competed at
Worlds of Fun, Silver Dollar City, and Six Flags. Each time we bring home a
gold first place trophy. Recently we were the only Middle School in the Nation
selected to perform at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic
held in Chicago. This was a huge honor and the third time that Robinson students have been invited to this prestigious event. I am very excited about the
upcoming school year and anticipate a fabulous group again. I look forward to
have your student in our program.
How do I sign up for Robinson Orchestra?
 Talk to the counselor to get a schedule with Beginning 6th Grade Orchestra
Do I need an instrument?
 Instruments can be rented from the school district
 Pay the instrument rental fee at enrollment and bring the receipt # to class
 Instruments will be chosen and ordered when class starts
What if I have my own instrument or want to buy my own (available at area music
stores)?
 No school instrument rental fee needs to be paid
 Don’t bring your instrument to school until Mrs. Hutchins asks the class to bring
them.
For further questions contact:
Laura Hutchins
Robinson Middle School Orchestra Director
lhutchins@usd259.net
Breakfast and Lunch Information:
Parents can prepay for meals eaten at school by putting money on their child’s account at enrollment or
online by visiting www.mypaymentsplus.com Lunches cost $2.20 per day and breakfast is $1.35 per day. A
la carte items are also available for purchase at middle school. Please have a discussion with your student
about your expectations for using their lunch account to pay for these items.
7th/8th Grade Athletics
Those 7th and 8th grade students wishing to participate in athletics
must have a physical examination and Concussion form completed
and signed by parents and a physician before trying out for any
sport. Physical forms and Concussion forms can be picked up at enrollment or in the school office throughout the year. Our first competitive sport this year will be Cross Country.
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Robinson Middle School
328 North Oliver
Wichita, Kansas 67208
Parent or Guardian:
The 2015 Robinson Rams Volleyball season is fast approaching. Your daughter has expressed an interest in playing competitive middle school volleyball. Robinson’s volleyball program has an emphasis on fundamental skills, responsibility, teamwork, sportsmanship, and having fun.
In order to be eligible to tryout out, all girls will need the following:
 KSHSAA Physical completed after May 1st, 2015 (Doctor, Parent and Student signature)
 Concussion Form (green form)-found in the main office or website (robinson.usd259.org)
 Earned a 2.25 GPA or higher in the spring semester of 2015
 C or better in current classes
 Permission slip turned in to Coach Howk by Wednesday, August 26, 2015.
Tryouts will begin on Monday, August 31st from 3:20 to 5:00pm. Cuts will be made each day. All participates will need to be picked up by 5:15pm. Tryouts are closed to all spectators. The team will consist of a total of 12-13 girls, competition will be tough. Go to volleyball camps this summer to gain
knowledge and experience. Team members must have a solid overhead serve, general knowledge of volleyball rules and rotations, above average skills in forearm passing, setting and spiking. Being part of
the team means dedication, determination and commitment!
Please sign the permission slip below if your daughter may try-out for the team. I look forward to another great season.
Coach Edie Howk
Volleyball Coach
ehowk@usd259.net
973-8600
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------_________________________, in the _________ grade, has my permission to try-out for
the Robinson Rams Volleyball team. She has her physical and concussion form on file in the
office and meets the grade requirements.
______________
Date
___________________________________
Parent / Guardian Signature
____________
Phone
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Don’t forget to save Labels for Education this summer!
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Pre-IB NEWS
Thanks for a great
2014-2015 school year!
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Dear 6th Grade Parents,
Please make sure your child is a part of our Wichita Public Library
Reading Programs. This is very easy to do. All you need is to sign
them up for a library card at your nearest library. Experts say that if
your student isn’t reading regularly,
their reading level can decrease during the summer months. If you are
wondering what your child should be
reading-check out the website at scholastic.com. So, have fun and jump in
to a great book this summer!
Summer Applied Academics
The name of our department has changed from Categorical to Applied Academics. Anytime you read anything about Applied Academics, they are talking
about students in Rooms 123 and 124.
The Applied Academic Team would like to thank all of our parents for a great school year. We had a big 8th grade class leaving, so we want to wish all of our 8th graders the best as they
move onto high school next year. We will see and talk to our current 6th and 7th grade parents when school resumes on Tuesday,
August 18th. The Applied Academics staff would like to thank all
the parents, support staff, and administration for a great school
year! Have a great, relaxing summer and good luck to everyone
as we move into a new school year.
We want to welcome our new 6th graders for the 2015-2016 school year. We will have a
6th grade Open House on Friday, August 14th. The first day for 6th graders will be on Monday,
August 17th for a half-a-day.
Respectfully,
Laurie Lo Nigro and Steve Livingston
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6th Grade Pre-IB School Supply List
Required Supplies
 Zip Closed Binder with the following inside for Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and
Spanish:
 8 Tabbed Set of Dividers
 Loose Leaf Paper (NOT spirals; place inside binder)**
 Graph Paper**
 Ruler
 Pencil Case with the following inside to be carried to all classes:
 Pens (Blue, Black, and Red)**
 Highlighters**
 Ticonderoga Pencils and more Pencils (plus lead for mechanical pencils)**
 Pencil Top Eraser or Large Eraser**
 Dry Erase Markers (thin sized)**
 Markers —or— Colored Pencils **
 Flash Drive--Please put your name on it (any size)
 Scientific Calculator (TI-30XS Multiview or higher, please put your name on it).
The TI-30XS Multiview is the calculator available on the state assessments.
 1 Subject Spiral Notebook (100 pages, at least one pocket folder inside, plastic cover needed
to last the year, for science; students keep it to carry to class)
 3 spiral notebook-1 subject (must be metal bound)
 2 packages of Index Cards for Spanish
 Gifted Language Arts Only:
 1 ½ inch 3 ring binder with 5 dividers
 (Optional) standard sized locker shelf
Classroom Supplies (Please give to Ms. Berry)
 2 boxes of Kleenex
 4 rolls of scotch tape
 6 glue sticks
 3 packages of Index Cards**
 Pack of Scrapbook paper (at least 50 sheets)
 2 packages of Ticonderoga Pencils
**These supplies frequently need to be replenished during the school year; it might be helpful to purchase extras to store until they are needed.
On occasion, teachers may have specific requests for classroom supplies. Language Arts and
Spanish teachers will be asking for a couple of novels to be purchased throughout the year.
Teachers will inform your student of these additional needs.
If you purchase a new Texas Instruments Calculator please look for the TI Technology Rewards symbol.
Please cut out the label and return to Ms. Van Horn in Room 217. These points will help our school
earn FREE Texas Instrument materials to use in our classrooms!
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7th and 8th Grade Pre-IB School Supply List
Required Supplies
 Two Inch 3 ring Binder with the following inside for Science, Social Studies, and Spanish:
 8 Tabbed Set of Dividers
 Loose Leaf Paper (NOT spirals; place inside binder)**
 Two Inch 3 ring Binder with the following inside for Math and Language Arts:
 8 Tabbed Set of Dividers
 Loose Leaf Paper (NOT spirals; place inside binder)**
 Graph Paper**
 Pencil Case with the following inside to be carried to all classes:
 Pens (Blue, Black, and Red)**
 Gel or Non-Smear Highlighters**
 Pencils and more Pencils (plus lead for mechanical pencils)**
 Pencil Top Eraser or Large Eraser**
 Dry Erase Markers (thin sized)**
 Markers —or— Colored Pencils —or— Crayons**
 Flash Drive--Please put your name on it (any size)
 1 package of Assorted Color Flags
 Scientific Calculator (TI-30XS Multiview or higher, please put your name on it). The
TI-30XS Multiview is the calculator available on the state assessments.
 3 packages of Index Cards
 Sheet Protectors—at least 50
 Novels for Language Arts: (Needed for 2nd Semester)
 Preferred editions: Dover, No Fear Shakespeare or Shakespeare Made Easy.
 7th Grade: A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare
 8th Grade: Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare
 Gifted Only:
 2 spiral notebook-1 subject (must be metal bound) (Stevenson only)
 2 Composition Notebooks
 AAA batteries
 (Optional) standard sized locker shelf
 (Optional for Math 8 Honors Algebra 1—Ms. Van Horn) TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator (please put your name on it).
Classroom Supplies (Please give to 6th Hour Teacher)
 2 boxes of Kleenex
**These supplies frequently need to be replenished during the school year; it might be helpful to
purchase extras to store until they are needed.
On occasion, teachers may have specific requests for classroom supplies. Language Arts and
Spanish teachers will be asking for a couple of novels to be purchased throughout the year.
Teachers will inform your student of these additional needs.
If you purchase a new Texas Instruments Calculator please look for the TI Technology Rewards symbol. Please cut out the label and return to Ms. Van Horn in Room 217. These points will help our
school earn FREE Texas Instrument materials to use in our classrooms!
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ROBINSON 7/8 GRADE BANDS
Supply List
7th Grade Band
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“Essential Elements 2000” Book 1 (should already own)
”Essential Elements 2000” Book 2
“Foundations for a Superior Performance”
All cleaning supplies needed for specific instrument
Box of tissue
A ream of colored paper
8th Grade Band
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“Essential Elements 2000” Book 2 (should already own)
“Essential Elements 2000” Book 3
“Foundations for a Superior Performance” (should already own)
All cleaning supplies needed for specific instrument
A ream of colored paper
CONCERT DRESS:
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Gentlemen: Black pants, black shoes and socks, black shirt
Ladies: Black pants or skirt (skirt must be below the knees when seated), black shirt/blouse with
sleeves, black shoes (not sandals or flip flops)
FEES
Fees for using school instruments (INCLUDING ALL PERCUSSIONISTS) as follows:
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Full fee - $50.00
Reduced lunch fee - $25.00
Free lunch fee - $15.00
Please take care of this by the end of the first week of
school. I will not be able to let you use school equipment until these fees are paid.
Baritone and tuba students:
Because of
budget cuts and an increased enrollment in band across
the district, there is no longer a guarantee of receiving a
second home instrument. If instruments are available at
the end of the 1st month of school, a second instrument
could become available (on a first-come, first-served basis) and a second rental fee.
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8th Grade Team Supply List
We would like to thank all of the families that came to celebrate with our 8th graders on Thursday. It was a great promotion ceremony. Have an awesome and safe summer. We know that you all will do well in the future.
For our upcoming 8th graders below you will find the list of supplies needed for next year’s awesome adventure.
For Personal Use (Students keep and carry with them daily):
• (1) 3” Binder
• (3) Packages Notebook Paper College – Ruled
• (1) Set of 5 Dividers, with Pockets
• 2) 2-Pocket Folders (with prongs)
• (1) Pencil Bag that is 3-hole punched (for Binder)
• Pencils and more Pencils (plus Lead for Mechanical Pencils)
• (1) Pkg. Black/Blue Ink Pens
• (1) Pkg. RED grading pens
• (1) Small Pencil Sharpener
• (2) Big Erasers
• (1) Pkg. Multicolored Highlighters
• (1) Set of Colored Pencils
• (1) Calculator TI – 30xIIs
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Johnson (Math) – “Five Star” 3 or 5 subject spiral
West (Math) - single subject spiral (70 pages)
Basler (Science) - “Five Star” 3 or 5 subject spiral
Vann (Social Studies) - “Five Star” 3 or 5 subject spiral
Language Arts – (3) single subject spiral notebooks
For Classroom Use (Give to 1st hour teacher)
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(1) Pkg. glue sticks
(1) Pkg. EXPO Dry Erase Markers
(1) Roll of Paper Towels
(3) Large Boxes of Kleenex
(1) Pkg. Clorox/Disinfectant Wipes
Robinson Rams CHARGE towards success by being…
C ooperative
H onest
A ccountable
R espectful
G rateful
E ngaged
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7th grade Supply List
SCHOOLWIDE BINDERS:
EVERY student at Robinson Middle School will be learning strategies to help
build organization. Below are the materials needed for the Robinson Binder:
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3-inch, 3-ring binder (no smaller than 3 inches)
Please do not purchase zipper binders—they do not have 3-inch rings
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1 set of tabbed dividers
3-ring pencil pouch
Several packages of College-ruled loose-leaf paper*
Several packages of pencils*
Large erasers
Blue and black pens
One package of thin highlighters
One package of thin dry erase markers
*these supplies frequently need to be replenished during the
school year; it might be helpful to purchase extras to store
until they are needed
7th grade supplies:
 TI-30xIIs calculator
 Ruler with 3-ring holes
 One package of colored pencils
 4 One-subject college-ruled spiral notebooks
 2 two-pocket folders
 Stretchy book cover (bring to math class)
 Protractor (clear protractors are the easiest to use)
Classroom Supplies: please give to your third hour teacher
 3-pack of tissues
 3-pack of disinfectant wipes
 1 package of paper towels
 1 package of dry erase markers
*On occasion, teachers may have specific requests for classroom supplies. Teachers will inform
your student of these additional needs.
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6th Grade Supply List
For Personal Use (Students keep and carry with them daily):
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(1) 3” Binder
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(3) Packages Notebook Paper
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(1) Set of (at least) 5 Dividers
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(1) Pencil Bag that is 3-hole punched (for Binder)
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Pencils and more Pencils
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(1) Pkg. Black/Blue Ink Pens
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(1) Pkg. EXPO Dry Erase Markers
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(1) Small Pencil Sharpener
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(2) Big Erasers
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(1) Pkg. Highlighters
For Classroom Use (Give to 6th Grade Teacher)
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(1) Composition Book (Language Arts Teacher)
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(1) 1 Subject Spiral Notebook (Language Arts Teacher)
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(1) Bottle of Glue (Science Teacher)
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(1) Box of Crayons
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(1) Pkg. of Broad Line Crayola Markers (no Sharpies or Permanent Markers)
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(1) Roll of Paper Towels
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(3) Large Boxes of Kleenex
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(1) Pkg. Clorox/Disinfectant Wipes
For Classroom Use (Optional)
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Hand Sanitizer
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Colored Pencils
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1 Ream of Copy Paper
***Students in gifted classes will have additional supplies
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Attention all incoming 7th and 8th grade students! Cross country practice will begin Wednesday,
August 19th at 6:00 AM in the Robinson gym. Interested in getting a bit more information? There
will be a Coach/Parent/Athlete meeting on Tuesday, August 11th at 5:30 PM in the cafeteria and
it is important that all students that are planning, or even considering participating in cross
country, attend with a parent. Before any student-athlete will be allowed to participate with the
team they must have the following paperwork filed with the office:
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A KSHSAA physical completed after May 1st, 2015 and the green concussion form; available online and in the main office
An insurance form (blue); available online and in the main office
A Running Off Campus permission slip; available online
A Runner’s Contract; available online
And have earned a 2.25 GPA or higher in the Spring semester and passing
at least 5 subjects
Student-athletes should be able to run two miles without stopping before the first day of practice,
so find a friend, lace up your shoes, and start training for a great cross country season with us
this fall!
Any questions may be directed to Coach Marsh at emarsh@usd259.net, Coach Kratz at
jkratz@usd259.net, or Coach Howk at ehowk@usd259.net
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Enrollment 12:007:00
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August 2015
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6th Grade Orientation
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7/8 Open House 5—6:30
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Block Party 6—7:30
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First Day of School
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Volleyball Tryouts
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6th Grade Sneak
Preview 4:00-6:00
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Cross Country
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Cross Country
Parent meeting
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Volleyball permission slip due
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September 2015
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Official
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7th Grade
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Volleyball vs
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Brooks
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Cross Country
Meet—Robinson
Eastside Classic
Fall Picture Day
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Cross Country
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Southeast
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Cross Country
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MS Invite
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Cross Country
Meet—Bishop
Carroll Invitational
(tentative)
Cross Country
Meet—North
Redskin Classic
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Reports sent
home
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Adapted from The Parent Institute
1. They set goals.
Goals keep kids focused on the future. That’s
why they are the foundation of responsible
behavior—and success in school. Help your
child set goals. Ask you child:
 How much improvement would you like
to see on this week’s test?
2. They plan their time.
Responsible people meet their obligations—whether it’s turning in a paper on the
day it’s due or having a report on the boss’s desk when it’s needed. But it takes
planning.
Help your child use an agenda to organize his time. Write down all his commitments and use the agenda to plan time for homework each day.
 How would you like to improve your
grades this grading period?
 What are two things you would like to
accomplish this school year?
~~What will be needed to meet those goals?
Goals help students focus on what’s important
and what’s not. if they have a vision of where
they want to go, they’re more likely to get
there. And students with goals find it easier to
say no to irresponsible behaviors...because
they are saying yes to their vision of the future.
3. They study every day.
Learning any subject is like building a brick wall—you do it
steadily, one step at a time. Responsible students set aside
time for homework or studying every day. On days when the
teacher assigns no homework, have your child “assign herself.” That may be the day she reviews vocabulary words or
may take a few minutes to review notes.
5. They have the tools they need.
4. They take notes in class.
Students who earn all A’s seem to have
one thing in common– they take notes in
class. They have learned that teachers
will almost always spell out what they
think is important (and what’s likely to
be on the test). Teach your child to take
notes during class presentations. Spend
time reviewing them before a test—and
watch his grades go up.
6. They keep their commitments.
Responsible people honor their commitments—to others and
to themselves. They succeed in school by doing their assignments well and on time. They do their share of the group
project. They go to soccer practice even when it’s cold.
You can teach your child about commitments by setting an
example. Also talk about the commitments you have made
to the family—to provide meals, to keep clothes clean, to
care for anyone who is sick. Ask your child to make commitments of their own at home. And help them feel the satisfaction that comes from meeting those commitments.
A carpenter wouldn’t think of showing up without a hammer. A
nurse always has a stethoscope. But some students seem to think
they can go to class without the pencils, paper, and other tools
they need.
7. They get ready ahead of time.
Some students start out every morning in a crisis. They can’t find
their homework. They don’t have time to eat breakfast. The shirt
they want to wear isn’t ironed. Responsible students have learned
that being late, or being early, is not something that simply happens to them. It is a choice they can make.
Teach you child to take 5 or 10 minutes before bedtime to get
ready for the next day. Have him pack his backpack. Make
lunch. Lay out clothes. He will soon see that those few minutes will
make the morning easier—and help him get to school ready to
learn.