MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Transportation:  A.M. & P.M. Bus #62 is NOW PERMANENTLY Bus #4 

Miss Hartnett:  A.M. Join Robert Moses Family Night Monday thru Thursday at Classic American Restaurant on Route 109 in West Babylon.  Classic American will donate 7% of your bill to Robert Moses Middle School!  Extra flyers can be found in the guidance office.  The offer expires 12/31/09. 

Mr. McHugh:  A.M. & P.M. All students & your families are invited to the “Robert Moses Family Night” at the Nassau Coliseum on Tuesday, February 9, 2010.  The cost of the tickets will be $35.00 a person & you MUST be accompanied by an adult.  Tickets will be sold through the school in a few weeks. 

Mrs. DePietto/Ms. Muller:  A.M. & P.M. Renaissance sign-ups are Tuesday & Wednesday during you lunch period.  Bring you report card & ID card. 

Mrs. Golden, your eligibility advisor:  A.M. & P.M. There will be a meeting for grade 7 & 8 students who are currently ineligible today, November 30, 2009.  This meeting will be held period 1 on the tech side of the cafeteria.  Please report to your first period class & then go to the tech side of the cafeteria for this meeting.  If you are in grade 6 there will be a meeting for ineligible students on Tuesday, December 1, 2009.  This meeting will be held period 1 in the auditorium.  You are to report to your first period class & then go to the auditorium. 

Mrs. Lee & Mrs. Bennett: To all staff:  The NBTO Holiday Toy & Book Drive list is on the counter in the main office.  If you haven’t signed up, please do & help someone less fortunate.  Thanks again for all you do. 

Ms. Muller:  A.M. & P.M. Site Base:  On Wednesday, December 2^nd, the courtyard clean-up will be held.  Permission slips can be picked up outside of room 250.  They need to be brought back to Mrs. Russo in room 251 or Miss Muller in room 250 by December 1^st.  The clean-up will be held from 2:35-5:30.  Transportation WILL NOT be provided.  You must be picked up by a parent or guardian. 

Music Department:  A.M. Concert rehearsals for today are: Select Chorus – periods 1 & 2     Percussion Ensemble – periods 4 & 5     8^th grade Chorus – periods 7 & 8 

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Transportation:  A.M. & P.M. Bus #62 is NOW PERMANENTLY Bus #4 

Miss Hartnett:  A.M. Join Robert Moses Family Night Monday thru Thursday at Classic American Restaurant on Route 109 in West Babylon.  Classic American will donate 7% of your bill to Robert Moses Middle School!  Extra flyers can be found in the guidance office.  The offer expires 12/31/09. 

Mrs. Finnick:  A.M. Good morning from the guidance department... When life seems really difficult…when your parent has lost their job or you have been grounded for two weeks or you’ve argued with a close friend…it can be hard to focus on what’s good & right in the world & it’s a challenge to be grateful for anything.  There’s an old African proverb:  If something that was going to chop off your head only knocked off your cap, you should be grateful.  In other words, things could always be worse, & it’s useful to stop & think about what’s right & good in your world…like the roof over your head, the clothes on your back & the privilege of getting an education.  Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire.  If you did what would there be to look forward to?  Be thankful when you don’t know something for it gives you the opportunity to learn.  Be thankful for the difficult times – during those times you grow.  Be thankful for your limitations because they give you opportunities for improvement.  Be thankful for each new challenge because it will build your strength & character.  Be thankful for your mistakes they will teach you valuable lessons.  Be thankful when you’re tired & weary because it means you’ve made a difference.  It is easy to be thankful for the good things.  A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.  Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.  Find a way to be thankful for your troubles & they can become your blessings.  I want you to take a moment right now & think about three things you are grateful for.  That’s what Thanksgiving is all about.  Remember the Attitude of Gratitude is something to have all year! 

Mrs. Golden, your eligibility advisor:  A.M. & P.M. There will be a meeting for grade 7 & 8 students who are currently ineligible on Monday, November 30, 2009.  This meeting will be held period 1 in the auditorium.  Please report to your first period class & then go to the auditorium for this meeting.  If you are in grade 6 there will be a meeting for ineligible students on Tuesday, December 1, 2009.  This meeting will be held period 1 in the auditorium.  You are to report to your first period class & then go to the auditorium. 

Coach Jones:  A.M. To the Field Hockey Team:  Your pictures are in.  See Coach Jones to pick them up. 

Mrs. Lee & Mrs. Bennett: To all staff:  The NBTO Holiday Toy & Book Drive list is on the counter in the main office.  If you haven’t signed up, please do & help someone less fortunate.  Thanks again for all you do. 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Transportation:  A.M. & P.M. Bus #62 is NOW PERMANENTLY Bus #4

Mrs. Buehler:  A.M. & P.M. Reminder to all 8^th grade Chorus members:  Please report to the auditorium period 2 today to attend a performance by the High School Choir.

Mrs. DePietto:  A.M. & P.M. SADD Club meeting today, November 24^th, in room 260 during 9^th period.  Please attend.

Mrs. Finnick:  A.M. Good morning from the guidance department.   Attitude of Gratitude continues.  Have you ever had a craving for something that just wouldn’t go away…like a craving for chocolate or a craving for pizza?  We all get cravings from time to time & that’s OK.  What’s not okay is when we constantly crave things we don’t have…when we spend too much time craving more clothes or craving new shoes or craving a bigger house or a nicer car.  Listen to these words written almost two thousand years ago by a Roman philosopher by the name of Seneca:  ‘It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor’.  Sounds just like that Japanese proverb we’ve heard before:  ‘He who knows not when he has enough is poor’.  Today focus on what you have instead of what you don’t have.  You may be surprised to discover that you have enough. Samuel Pugh said these wise words: 

When I have food – help me to remember the hungry.

When I have work – help me to remember the jobless.

When I have a warm home – help me to remember the homeless.

When I am without pain – help me to remember those who suffer.

By remembering – help me to destroy my complacency & raise my compassion.

Make me concerned enough to help, by word & deed those who cry out for what we take for granted.

Everyone today is receiving a card that says I am grateful for…write down something that you are grateful for in your life.  You may sign your name if you want.  Your teacher will collect the cards & we will hang them around the building in a chain of gratitude.  Make it a great day!

Coach Jones:  A.M. To the Field Hockey Team:  Your pictures are in. See Coach Jones to pick them up.

Mrs. Lee & Mrs. Bennett: To all staff:  The NBTO Holiday Toy & Book Drive list is on the counter in the main office.  If you haven’t signed up, please do & help someone less fortunate.  Thanks again for all you do.

Ms. Muller:  A.M. & P.M. Site Base:  On Wednesday, December 2^nd, the courtyard clean-up will be held.  Permission slips can be picked up outside of room 250.  They need to be brought back to Mrs. Russo in room 251 or Miss Muller in room 250 by December 1^st.  The clean-up will be held from 2:35-5:30.  Transportation WILL NOT be provided.  You must be picked up by a parent or guardian.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Miss Hartnett:  A.M. & P.M. Join Robert Moses Family Night Monday thru Thursday at Classic American Restaurant on Route 109 in West Babylon.  Classic American will donate 7% of your bill to Robert Moses Middle School!  Extra flyers can be found in the guidance office.  Offer expires 12/31/09. Also: All Mrs. DePietto’s classes are to report to room 215 today!

Mr. McHugh:  A.M. & P.M. All students & your families are invited to the Robert Moses Family Night at the Nassau Coliseum on Tuesday, February 9, 2010.  The cost of the tickets will be $35.00 a person & you MUST be accompanied by an adult.  Tickets will be sold through the school in a few weeks.

Mrs. Cerrito:  A.M. & P.M. The Newspaper Club will meet this afternoon in room 119.

Mrs. Emerick & Ms. Lombardo: Today is our second Bowling Club meeting.  Bring your envelope with your $7.00 to room 128 before 12:00PM.

Mrs. Buehler:  A.M. & P.M. There will be a mandatory Select Chorus rehearsal today 9^th period.  All members are required to attend.

Mrs. DePietto:  A.M. & P.M. SADD Club meeting on Tuesday, November 24^th, in room 260 during 9^th period.  Please attend.

Mrs. Finnick:  A.M. Good morning from the guidance department.  Welcome to Attitude of Gratitude Week at Robert Moses!  Research has shown that gratitude is what gives life meaning.  Robert Emmons, a professor at University of California, has done eight years of research on the science of gratitude & has discovered…People who view life as a gift & take on an attitude of gratitude will experience multiple advantages in their lives.  Gratitude improves emotional & physical health & it can strengthen relationships & communities.  It is a chosen attitude.  A person must give up a “victim” mentality & overcome a sense of entitlement & deservedness.  As a result they will experience significant improvements in several areas of life including relationships, academics, energy level & even dealing with tragedy & crisis.  Gratitude is not just for Thanksgiving Day!  Everyone today is receiving a blank postcard.  Please choose someone in the building that you would like to thank for something they have done & write their name, why you are thanking them & sign your name.  Give it to them this week.  Together, let’s work on focusing on what we have – not on what we don’t have -- & all the ways we can help one another have more gratitude for the gift of life.  Have a great – ful day!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Ms. Hartnett: The selective classification bus pass for those students who must report to the high school for athletics is in the main office.  Stop by during your lunch period. Ms. Hartnett: If you did not receive the Connect Ed call last night (November 19, 2009) regarding the PTA fund raiser, please contact the guidance office. Miss Hartnett:  A.M. & P.M. To all 8^th grade homeroom teachers:  Please take out the form in your homeroom folder & write down the name of any student that does not have an ID card.  Please return the form to the attendance office in the folder.

Mrs. Brierly: Pants that have holes anywhere of any size are deemed inappropriate for school, even if leggings are worn underneath. If pants with holes are worn to school, disciplinary action will be taken.

Mr. Cashman:  A.M. & P.M. To all boys with lockers in the old gym:  Please remove all locks that were not bought from the school.  All non-school locks will be removed after today, November 20^th.  Only locks sold by the school are permitted in the locker rooms.

Mrs. Emerick & Ms. Lombardo: Monday is our second Bowling Club meeting.  Bring your envelope with your $7.00 before 12:00 to room 128.

Ms. Gusmerotti:  A.M. & P.M. The following girls MUST return their signed blue card to Ms. Janelis in room 154 today: Kate Sardi, Sierra Wilson, Lauren Hartman, Allysa Racanelli

Ms. Melfi: The school store will be closed today period 6

PTA:  A.M. & P.M. The fundraiser orders are in today, November 20^th.  Parents MUST pick up their orders between 3pm & 6pm in the auditorium.

Mrs. Pino:  A.M. *Marching Band, Color Guard & Kick Line members:  Please pick up all fundraiser orders today as well as Christmas Tree Lighting Parade permission slips. *All 6^th grade Flutes, Clarinets, & Saxophone students are reminded to make up Monday’s lesson today, period 3.

Mrs. Russo:  A.M. & P.M. On Monday, November 23, 2009, the Leaders Club will be collecting money for needy families in our building to purchase Thanksgiving Dinner.  The homeroom that collects the most money will receive a bagel breakfast.

Mrs. Signorelli:  A.M. & P.M. Attention all 7^th graders:  We will be having an after school trip to USA Skates in Massapequa on Monday, November 23^rd.  Permission slips are available from your homeroom teacher starting today.  The cost of the trip is $11.00 cash & includes pizza & soda as well as skate rental.  You must be eligible.  This trip is limited to the first 80 students so get your money & slip in as soon as possible.

Mr. Snyder: All 7^th grade basketball is cancelled today Friday, November 20, 2009

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Miss Hartnett:  A.M. & P.M. To all 7^th grade homeroom teachers:  Please take out the form in your homeroom folder & write down the name of any student that does not have an ID card.  Please return the form to the attendance office in the folder. Also:  Join Robert Moses Family Night Monday thru Thursday at Classis American Restaurant on Route 109 in West Babylon.  Classic American will donate 7% of your bill to Robert Moses Middle School!  Extra flyers can be found in the guidance office.  Offer expires 12/31/09.

Mr. McHugh:  A.M. There will be a Site Base meeting this afternoon, November 19^th at 3:05, in the conference room 237.  All members are encouraged to attend.  Please remember you are responsible for your own transportation home.

Mr. Cashman:  A.M. & P.M. To all boys with lockers in the old gym:  Please remove all locks that were not bought from the school.  All non-school locks will be removed after Friday, November 20^th.  Only locks sold by the school are permitted in the locker rooms.

Mrs. Gesele:  A.M. & P.M. Don’t forget to attend today’s Aquatic Bio Club meeting to finish your clam shell ring dish & get the latest updates on the upcoming trip.  See you in room 211 period 9.

Mrs. Lafferty:  A.M. Attention 6^th grade Computer Club members:  Today’s meeting is cancelled!   We will be meeting again the first Thursday after Thanksgiving.  See you then.

Mrs. Lombardo:  A.M. Sixth grade Orchestra lessons are as follows for today: Group C – Violas – period 2  Group D – Cellos – period 3 

Mrs. Marchionna:  A.M. Attention all Kick Line girls:  Please be sure to pick up a permission slip & schedule outside room 249.

PTA:  A.M. & P.M. This Friday, November 20^th, the fundraiser orders will be in.  Parents MUST pick up their orders between 3pm & 6pm in the auditorium.

Mrs. Pino:  A.M. & P.M. **Marching Band, Color Guard, & Kick Line members:  Please pick up all fundraiser orders today as well as Christmas Tree Lighting Parade permission slips. **Jazz Band rehearsal today, 9^th period.  All members please attend. **All 6^th grade Flutes, Clarinets, & Saxophone students are reminded to make up Monday’s lesson tomorrow, Friday, November 20^th, during period 3.

Mrs. Russo:  A.M. & P.M. On Monday, November 23^rd, the Leaders Club will be collecting money for needy families in our building to purchase Thanksgiving Dinner.  The homeroom that collects the most money will receive a bagel breakfast. Also: Attention all Cheerleaders:  Our party is today from 3:05pm – 4:30pm.  Please remember to see Mrs. Russo in the morning if you are ordering pizza.

Mrs. Signorelli:  A.M. & P.M. Attention all 7^th graders:  We will be having an after school trip to USA Skates in Massapequa on Monday, November 23^rd.  Permission slips are available from your homeroom teacher starting today.  The cost of the trip is $11.00 cash & includes pizza & soda as well as skate rental.  You must be eligible.  This trip is limited to the first 80 students so get your money & slip in as soon as possible. Also:  Seventh grade class representatives please meet Mrs. Signorelli at this time in the auditorium.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Miss Hartnett:  A.M. & P.M. All students participating in the breakfast program MUST enter the building immediately after they get off the bus.  NO students should be arriving at breakfast after 8am, since the last bus arrives at 7:58am. Also: To All 6^th grade homeroom teachers:  Please take out the form in your homeroom folder & write down the name of any student that does not have an ID card.  Please return the form to the attendance office in the folder.

Mr. McHugh:  A.M. There will be a Site Base meeting this Thursday, November 19^th at 3:05, in the conference room 237.  All members are encouraged to attend.  Please remember you are responsible for your own transportation home.

Mrs. Buehler:  A.M. & P.M. Select Chorus Rehearsal for today has been cancelled.

Mrs. Gesele:  A.M. & P.M. Don’t forget to attend Thursday’s Aquatic Bio Club meeting to finish your clam shell ring dish & get the latest updates on the upcoming trip.  See you in room 211.

Mrs. Lafferty:  A.M. Attention 6^th grade Computer Club members:  Thursday’s meeting is cancelled!  We will be meeting again the first Thursday after Thanksgiving.  See you then.

Ms. Maggi:  A.M. There will be a Photography Club meeting tomorrow, November 19^th, in room 121.

Mrs. Nocella:  A.M. & P.M. Attention 6^th graders who are attending today’s “Chocolate Bingo” activity:  Please report to the tech side of the cafeteria right after 8^th period.  Bring all of your belongings because you will not be allowed to go back to your locker after the party.  It is really important that you have arranged for someone to pick you up at 4pm sharp!!  There will NOT BE buses to bring you home.  Do not wait until this afternoon to call home.  Call home during your lunch period.

Mrs. Pino:  A.M. & P.M. Percussion Ensemble rehearsal today 9^th period. All 6^th grade Flutes, Clarinets, & Saxophone students who missed Monday’s lesson please come to the make-up lesson for 6^th grade on Friday, period 3.  Sorry for the inconvenience.  Marching Band, Color Guard, & Kick Line members please stop by the band room & pick up all your fundraiser boxes today.

Mrs. Signorelli:  A.M. & P.M. Attention all 7^th graders:  We will be having an after school trip to USA Skates in Massapequa on Monday, November 23^rd.  Permission slips are available from your homeroom teacher.  The cost of the trip is $11.00 cash & includes pizza & soda as well as skate rental.  You must be eligible.  This trip is limited to the first 80 students so get your money & slip in as soon as possible. Also: Attention 7^th grade homeroom representatives:  Please meet Mrs. Signorelli in the auditorium on Thursday, November 19^th, immediately after checking into homeroom.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2009 

Miss Hartnett:  A.M. & P.M. All students participating in the breakfast program MUST enter the building immediately after they get off the bus.  NO students should be arriving at breakfast after 8am, since the last bus arrives at 7:58am. Also: As of today:  Every student should have their ID’s.  It is neede3d for transportation, cafeteria, bathrooms, dances, & all after school events.  Homeroom ID checks will begin tomorrow with supervision being assigned daily.  You must have your ID’s at all times. Also: A special thank you to all our School Related Personnel.  Happy SRP Day! 

Mr. McHugh:  A.M. There will be a Site Base meeting this Thursday, November 19^th at 3:05, in the conference room 237.  All members are encouraged to attend.  Please remember you are responsible for your own transportation home. 

Mrs. Lombardo:  A.M. Sixth grade Orchestra lessons are as follows for today in the auditorium: Group A – period 2       Group B – period 3 Also: Color Guard will meet tomorrow in the band room from 3:05pm – 4:30pm. 

Mrs. Pino: Lessons are as follows: Period 3 – Group H, 7^th grade Flutes    Period 5 – Group E, 6^th grade Low Brass           Period 6 – Group F, 6^th grade Drummers Period 7 – Group G, 8^th grade Flutes Jazz Band rehearsal is cancelled for today. Also: Attention all Color Guard, Kick Line & Marching Band members:  All fundraising items are now in.  Please stop by the band room to pick them up after 5^th period today. 

Mrs. Signorelli:  A.M. & P.M. Attention all 7^th graders:  We will be having an after school trip to USA Skates in Massapequa on Monday, November 23^rd.  Permission slips are available from your homeroom teacher.  The cost of the trip is $11.00 cash & includes pizza & soda as well as skate rental.  You must be eligible.  This trip is limited to the first 80 students so get your money & slip in as soon as possible.

Just a reminder to all 7^th graders:  Permission slips & money for our trip to USA Skates on November 23^rd are due as soon as possible.  You must be eligible & the trip is limited to 80 people.  The cost of the trip is $11.00 cash & includes admission, skates, pizza & soda. Also: Attention 7^th grade homeroom representatives:  Please meet Mrs. Signorelli in the auditorium on Thursday, November 19^th, immediately after checking into homeroom. 

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2009

 Miss Hartnett:  A.M. & P.M. All students participating in the breakfast program MUST enter the building immediately after they get off the bus.  NO students should be arriving at breakfast after 8am, since the last bus arrives at 7:58am. 

Dr. Thode will not be here today, November 16, 2009. 

Mr. McHugh:  A.M. There will be a Site Base meeting this Thursday, November 19^th at 3:05, in the conference room 237.  All members are encouraged to attend.  Please remember you are responsible for your own transportation home. Also: All students & your families are invited to the Robert Moses Family Night at the Nassau Coliseum on Tuesday, February 9, 2010.  The cost of the tickets will be $35.00 a person & you must be accompanied by an adult.  Tickets will be sold through the school in a few weeks. 

Mrs. Efstathiou:  A.M. Attention Year Book Club members:  Year Book has been moved to today in room 206, 9^th period. 

Ms. Janelis & Ms. Gusmerotti: Attention all girls interested in playing Volleyball:  Seventh grade try outs will take place today, November 16^th & Tuesday, November 17.  Eighth grade girls will try out on Wednesday, November 18^th & Thursday, November 19^th.  Meet in the girl’s gym after extra help 9^th period.  Be prepared in gym clothes ready to try out.  If you have not had a physical you may NOT try out.  Good luck girls. 

Mrs. Pino: Sixth grade lessons are as follows: Period 3 – Group D, Trumpets    Period 5 – Group A,Flutes         Period 6 – Group B, Clarinets             Period 7 – Group C, Saxes          Percussion Ensemble today 9^th period. 

Mrs. Seeno: AMC 8 – Tuesday, November 17^th is the annual American Mathematics Competition.  Students that are participating will meet in the Tech side of the cafeteria after attendance has been taken in homeroom. Also: Mathletes:  Tuesday, November 17^th is our second meet.  Sign up with Mrs. Seeno in room 163. 

Mrs. Signorelli:  A.M. & P.M. Attention all 7^th graders:  We will be having an after school trip to USA Skates in Massapequa on Monday, November 23^rd.  Permission slips are available from your homeroom teacher starting today.  The cost of the trip is $11.00 cash & includes pizza & soda as well as skate rental.  You must be eligible.  This trip is limited to the first 80 students so get your money & slip in as soon as possible. 

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009 

School store will be closed period 3.  

Book Fair:  A.M. & P.M. The Book Fair will be held today, November 13^th, all day. 

Mr. Cashman:  A.M. To all boys trying out for the 8^th grade Basketball Team:  Try outs will be on Monday, November 16^th.  You must have given Mr. Cashman your blue card to try out.  You must also go to extra help 9^th period.  See Mr. Cashman if you have not gotten your blue card or have any questions.  

Mrs. Cerrito:  A.M. & P.M. The Newspaper Club will meet today after school in room 119.  It is time to put the paper together!  Come prepared to type & work hard! 

Ms. Janelis & Ms. Gusmerotti: Attention all girls interested in playing Volleyball:  Seventh grade try outs will take place on Monday, November 16^th & Tuesday, November 17.  Eighth grade girls will try out on Wednesday, November 18^th & Thursday, November 19^th.  Meet in the girl’s gym after extra help 9^th period.  Be prepared in gym clothes ready to try out.  If you have not had a physical you may NOT try out.  Good luck girls. 

Coach McCoy:  A.M. & P.M. To all members of the Boy’s Soccer Team:  Drop off soccer uniforms in Mr. Cashman’s office during your gym period, that is both white & blue shirts, blue shorts & sweatshirts.  The socks are yours to keep.  The party will be today after school.  We will meet in the new gym today following 8^th period. 

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009

The School Store is closed all day! The Library is closed periods 1 & 2

Book Fair:  A.M. & P.M. The Book Fair will be held today, November 12^th & tomorrow, November 13^th, all day.

Mr. Cashman:  A.M. To all boys trying out for the 8^th grade Basketball Team:  Try outs will be on Monday, November 16^th.  You must have given Mr. Cashman your blue card to try out.  You must also go to extra help 9^th period.  See Mr. Cashman if you have not gotten your blue card or have any questions.

Mrs. Cerrito:  A.M. & P.M. The Newspaper Club will meet today & Friday after school in room 119.  It is time to put the paper together!  Come prepared to type & work hard!

Ms. Janelis & Ms. Gusmerotti: Attention all 7^th & 8^th grade girls who are trying out for Girl’s Volleyball this year:  Once again, you will not be allowed to try out unless you have already had a physical & we are in possession of your blue card.  Try outs will take place next week beginning on Monday, November 16^th.  You must attend extra help 9^th period, then meet in the girl’s gym at 3:05.

Coach McCoy:  A.M. & P.M. To all members of the Boy’s Soccer Team:  Drop off soccer uniforms in Mr. Cashman’s office during your gym period, that is both white & blue shirts, blue shorts & sweatshirts.  The socks are yours to keep.  The party will be this Friday after school.  We will meet in the new gym on Friday following 8^th period.

Mrs. Nocella:  A.M. & P.M. Permission slips for Chocolate Bingo are now available on the bulletin board outside of Mrs. Nocella’s room 239.  Chocolate Bingo will be held on Wednesday, November 18^th, from 2:45pm-4:00pm and it costs $3.00 to participate.  The cost includes bingo supplies, snack, & cool prizes.  All permission slips must be handed in by Monday, November 16^th. Also: The 6^th grade Class Cabinet will meet this morning during homeroom in the auditorium.

PTA:  A.M. & P.M. Don’t forget – Cold Stone Creamery tonight from 5pm-9pm.  Help support our school & see some of your favorite teachers & staff scoop your ice cream.  Flyers handed out in homeroom today.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2009 

Book Fair:  A.M. & P.M. The Book Fair will be held Thursday, November 12^th & Friday, November 13^th, all day. 

Mrs. Efstathiou:  A.M. Attention 8^th graders:  If you have not received your panoramic photo please report to room 206 now to pick it up.   Attention Yearbook Members:  The next yearbook meeting will be held next Wednesday, November 18^th, in room 206 

Ms. Janelis & Ms. Gusmerotti: Attention all 7^th & 8^th grade girls who are trying out for Girl’s Volleyball this year:  Once again, you will not be allowed to try out unless you have already had a physical & we are in possession of your blue card.  Try outs will take place next week beginning on Monday, November 16^th.  You must attend extra help 9^th period, then meet in the girl’s gym at 3:05. 

PTA:  A.M. & P.M. Come down to cold Stone Creamery in Babylon Village this Thursday, November 12^th, from 5pm-9pm to support the RMMS PTA.  See some of your favorite RMMS teachers & staff scoop your ice cream!! 

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Miss Hartnett: All Band lessons & Percussion Ensemble are cancelled today.

Mr. McHugh:  A.M. & P.M. All students & your families are invited to the “Robert Moses Family Night” at the Nassau Coliseum on Tuesday, February 9, 2010.  The cost of the tickets will be $35.00 a person & you must be accompanied by an adult.  Tickets will be sold through the school in a few weeks.

Book Fair:  A.M. & P.M.  The Book Fair will be held Thursday, November 12^th & Friday, November 13^th, all day.

Mr. Brodmerkel:  A.M. & P.M. Attention to any 6^th grade boy interested in joining the North Babylon Intramural Wrestling program.  Sign ups will be held tonight, November 9th & Thursday, November 12^th, from 6pm to 8pm in the High School North Gym.  Any questions see Mr. Brodmerkel in room 151.

Mrs. Buehler:  A.M. & P.M. There will be a Select Chorus rehearsal today after school.  All members MUST attend.  Please see Mrs. Buehler if you cannot make this rehearsal.

Mr. DiSalvo:  A.M. & P.M. Eighth grader, Jessica Scheriff, who runs on the High School Cross-Country Team, set a North Babylon School record on Friday at the County Championships.  She completed the 3.1 mile course in 22 minutes, 6 seconds.  This broke the old school record set by Taryn Pena, by more than 20 seconds.  Congratulations Jessica!

Coach Feise:  A.M. Congratulations to Cassis Giannakakis for receiving the Bulldog Award.  The Bulldog Award is given to an athlete who displays hard work & dedication throughout the season.  This is the 2^nd year that Cassis has participated on the High School Varsity Gymnastics Team.  She competes on the Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam & Floor, making her a key player on the team.  Great job Cassie!

Mrs. Latterman:  A.M. & P.M.  Sixth grade homework center will meet in room 137 today, November 9^th. Again, sixth grade homework center will meet in room 137 today, November 9^th.

Mrs. Lombardo:  A.M. Color Guard will meet today from 3:05 to 4:30 in the band room.  Also, all of Mrs. Lombardo’s lessons & classes will meet in the band room this week.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Mr. McHugh:  A.M. The 2009-2010 Reflections Winners are:

Literature:  Melissa Olgun, Deja Robinson & Jonathan Demetriou

Photography:  Ryan Zdenek, Mark Murphy & Amanda Benizzi

Music:  Heather Pecoraro & Victoria Mangiapane

Visual Arts:  Sabrina Jamshad, Laraib Zahid & Emily Haggerty

Dance:  Nicole Ewanitsko

Also:  A.M. & P.M. Due to safety concerns during all lunch periods, students will be dismissed by table until further notice.  Any student who does not follow these directions will be referred to their dean for disciplinary action which may include lunch detention, supervision, and/or suspension. 

Ms. Gusmerotti:  A.M.Congratulations to the Cross Country Team on a winning season.  Among those showing great improvement throughout the season are:  Rudiana Anglade, Michael Aufiero, Bobby Linton, Ashley D’Amico, Anthony Covelli, Jeremy Cirulnick, Elijah Sampson, Jaclyn Schoelermann & Emily Zhao.  Great job team.  Please stop by Ms. Gusmerotti’s room 238 to pick up any team photos that were ordered. 

Mrs. Marchionna:  A.M. & P.M. Attention all Kick Line girls:  Please pick up permission slips for the Veteran’s Day parade outside the cafeterias.  They must be returned on Saturday for band camp. 

Coach Murray:  A.M. The 7^th grade Girl’s Soccer Team finished the season with 6 wins 3 losses & 1 tie.  The lady Bulldogs had a great season & played very well together as a team.  It was a pleasure to coach them because they are a great group of kids. Congratulations girls!!! 

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Mr. McHugh:  A.M. I would like to announce the 8^th grade students who participated in the Reflection Contest:  Amanda Benizzi  Joseph Gallo  Cassandra Giannakakis  Emily Garren  Angelica Iacono-Henderson  Bethany Joyce  Gulsah Kut  Jack Leavey  Christiana Mangiapane  Cyrinia Prendergast  Rachel Rex  Tamara Simpson  Lauren Zeffer   Also:  A.M. & P.M.  Due to safety concerns during all lunch periods, students will be dismissed by table until further notice.  Any student who does not follow these directions will be referred to their dean for disciplinary action which may include lunch detention, supervision, and/or suspension.

Mr. Brodmerkel:  A.M. & P.M. Attention to any 6^th grade boy interested in joining the North Babylon Intramural Wrestling program:  Sign ups will be held on Monday, November 9^th & Thursday, November 12^th from 6pm – 8pm in the High School North Gym.  Your homeroom teacher should have a flyer with more information to give to you.

Mrs. Cerrito:  A.M. & P.M. There will NOT be Newspaper Club on Thursday this week.  We will meet period 9 on Friday in room 226.

Mrs. Gesele:  A.M. & P.M. Reminder to Aquatic Bio Club members going on the trip November 21^st:  There will be a meeting today to make the groups.  There is also a general meeting to make the clam shell ring dish.  New members are always welcome!

Mrs. Latterman:  A.M. & P.M. Sixth grade homework center will meet in room 137 today. Again:  Sixth grade homework center will meet in room 137 today.

Mrs. Lombardo:  A.M.  Sixth grade Orchestra lessons are as follows for today:  Group D (Cellos) will meet period 1 Group C (Violas) will meet period 5 Also: Color Guard will meet today from 3:05 – 4:30 in the band room.

Mrs. Nocella: This message is for all 6^th grade homerooms.  Tomorrow is the LAST day to hand in pink lids.  Rinse them at home & then give them to your homeroom representative.  For each lid you donate, Yoplait will donate 10 cents to Breast Cancer research.  The homeroom with the most lids will win a cool prize!

Mrs. Pino:  Attention all Marching Band, Color Guard & Kick Line students:  All permission slips for the Veterans Day Parade are now due.  Please hand them in to Mrs. Pino today.  Any questions please see Mrs. Pino in the band room. Jazz rehearsal today, period 9.  All members please attend.

Ms. Sarro & Ms. Kirk:  A.M. & P.M. Attention 8^th graders:  Permission slips for Medieval Times are being given out today.  The Medieval Times trip will be on Friday, November 13^th.  The buses will leave at 4:30pm.  Permission slips are due back on Friday, November 6^th.  Only the first 98 students may go.  Money will be collected during homeroom.  Please put the permission slips & money in an envelope with your name on it. Also:  A.M. & P.M. Attention 8^th grade students:  Hurry up & bring in your money.  Join us for an evening of live jousting, sword fighting, & medieval games.  Enjoy a great meal while rooting for your favorite Knight!  The winning Knight wins the hand of the princess.   Money & permission slips will be collected during homeroom.  Trip is on Friday, November 13^th.  Available to the first 98 students.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2009 

Mr. McHugh:  A.M. I would like to announce the 7^th grade students who participated in the Reflection Contest:  Ashley D’Amico  Shiloe Gardner  Liam Gargiulo  Jushyena Johnson  Kelly Kerns  Viet Ngo  Maria Santa  Londyn Snowden  Also: Due to safety concerns during all lunch periods, students will be dismissed by table until further notice.  Any student who does not follow these directions will be referred to their dean for disciplinary action which may include lunch detention, supervision, and/or suspension. 

Miss Auteri: Miss Auteri’s Girl’s Soccer Team will meet period 9 in the cafeteria – band side.  You will take the 4:30 sports bus home. 

Mrs. Buehler:  A.M. & P.M. Select chorus rehearsal today, period 9, for all members. 

Coach Jones:  A.M.  The Hockey Team defeated Babylon by the score of 1-0.  Our only goal was scored by Nikki Lagana.  The defense, led by Sam Fann, played great.  Goalie, Kristina LaPuma, recorded 5 saves.  Great job girls! 

Mrs. Lombardo:  A.M. Chamber Orchestra & Orchestra lessons are cancelled for today.  Also, Color Guard will meet tomorrow in the band room from 3:05-4:30.  

Mrs. Nocella: This week’s 6^th grade Class Cabinet meeting will be held on Thursday during homeroom.  Please check in with your homeroom teacher & report to the auditorium.  

Ms. Sarro & Ms. Kirk:  A.M. & P.M.  Attention 8^th graders:  Permission slips for Medieval Times are being given out today.  The Medieval Times trip will be on Friday, November 13^th.  The buses will leave at 4:30pm.  Permission slips are due back on Friday, November 6^th.  Only the first 98 students may go.  Money will be collected during homeroom.  Please put the permission slips & money in an envelope with your name on it. Also:  A.M. & P.M. Attention 8^th grade students:  Hurry up & bring in your money.  Join us for an evening of live jousting, sword fighting, & medieval games.  Enjoy a great meal while rooting for your favorite Knight!  The winning Knight wins the hand of the princess.  Money & permission slips will be collected during homeroom.  Trip is on Friday, November 13^th.  Available to the first 98 students. 

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2009 

Mr. McHugh:  A.M. I would like to announce the 6^th grade students who participated in the Reflections Contest:  Sarah Ansman  Jessica Chiu  Adam Farr  Yvonne Iqbal  Arielle Nadler  Jamie O’Neill 

Mrs. Efstathiou:  A.M. Would the following students please report to room 206 to pick up your panoramic picture: Kayla Moschera, Dennisse Madrigal, Michael Pellicano, Joseph Gallo, Anthony Mele, Robert DeClara, Christian Miller, Matthew Perry, Sergio Polidori, Alyssa Perez, Tiffany Jagsarran, Kevin Leonardo, Brian Frank, Carolyn Mistretta, Daniel Loos, Miguel Moreno, Toni-Ann Martorano, Dominic, Knecht, Casey Fackner, Robert Linton, Omar Garib, Andrew Keller, Kevin Velez, Joachim Antz, Rachel Rex, Kristina LaPuma, Felicia Lopez, Kayla Kohlhepp, Jennifer Metcalfe, Kimberly Montross, Christian Frisby.  

Ms. Gusmerotti:  A.M. The Cross Country Team will have their party today after school.  Meet in Ms. Gusmerotti’s room, 238, after 8^th period.  Please bring your uniform. Also: Congratulations to the Boys’ & Girls’ Cross Country Team on their meet against Brentwood.  Among those running well for Robert Moses were Ivanna Scanlon, Jaclyn Schoelerman, Jenna Trentalange, Ashley D’Amico, Rudiana Anglade, Jorge Guerra, Steven Madonia, Vinny Barbuto, Michael Savas, Jake Dixon, & Travis Steward.  Great job team. 

Mrs. Nocella: This message is for all 6^th grade homerooms.  The Yoplait Pink Lid Contest is still on!!  Collect the pink lids off of Yoplait yogurt containers.  Rinse them at home & then give them to your homeroom representative.  For each lid you donate, Yoplait will donate 10 cents to Breast Cancer research.  The homeroom with the most lids will win a cool prize!  The contest ends on Friday, November 6^th. Also:  This week’s 6^th grade Class Cabinet meeting will be held on Thursday morning instead of Wednesday. Cabinet members should meet in the auditorium on Thursday during homeroom. 

Mrs. Nugent:  P.M. Reminder to all 8^th grade students interested in playing winter sports:  If you did not have a physical, you need to see Mrs. Brush in guidance to schedule an appointment for Friday, November 6^th, or Monday, November 9^th, between 9am-12noon.  Without a physical you will not be able to try out.