ROCKY POINT MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8)
76 Rocky Point-Yaphank Road | Rocky Point, NY 11778
Phone: (631) 744-1603 | Fax: (631) 886-0000
Principal: Mr. Moeller | Assistant Principal: Ms. Meyers | Assistant Principal: Dr. Herbert
School Hours: 8:01 AM - 2:08 PM
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Two-Hour Delay Bell Schedule
December 2022
Dear Parents and Guardians:
November was a month full of activities at the Middle School. Sixth and seventh grade students had the opportunity to see Theater III’s production of, “Class Dismissed, the Bully Project” in the auditorium. This performance, sponsored by the PTA, showed our students how to stand up to bullying and the importance of being an “Upstander.” The RPMS held its third Veteran’s Day ceremony, organized by social studies teacher John Mauceri. This special day paid tribute to the veterans of our armed service. The student body was treated to patriotic music performed by our 8th grade chorus, orchestra and band. Student art work was prominently displayed which conveyed their gratitude to our veterans. Eighth grade students, Torianna Guisti and Chloe Poblete read essays they had composed, expressing their thoughts about the importance of our veterans. Guests of honor included members of the VFW and retired staff members who served in the armed forces. Additionally, the ceremony was live-steamed to the Stony Brook Veteran’s Home. The service culminated with the RPMS presenting local resident and VFW Commander Joseph Cognitore with a plaque to thank him for his decades of service to our service members as well as the Rocky Point community.
As part of a unit of study in their 7th grade English classes, students traveled to Theater III in Port Jefferson to watch a production of Charles Dickens’, “A Christmas Carol.” Students were able to enjoy the show and take part in a “Question and Answer” session with the show’s cast. To close out the month, we are extremely excited to induct 45 new eighth grade students into the RPMS chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. The members were selected for having an overall average of 93, and demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Character and Citizenship. Congratulations to the newest group of National Junior Honor Society inductees!
December promises to be busy as well. Our Winter One athletic season is well underway, with student athletes participating in: Boys’ Basketball, Girls’ Volleyball, and Competition Cheer. The Student Government is hosting a Winter Ball dance for middle school students on December 9th. Sixth grade students going to the dance will stay after school to attend the dance from 3:00-5:00. Seventh and Eighth grade students will attend from 5:30-7:30. Tickets are $7 and are on sale during the lunch periods. Please DO NOT PURCHASE outfits for this dance, as it is very informal, however, it is an opportunity for our students to socialize. Please be sure to make arrangements to pick up your children after each dance, because no students are permitted to walk off the school grounds. The Music Department is working hard to prepare our budding musicians for the Winter Concerts. The Winter I concert is scheduled for Wednesday, December 14th with two performances at 6:00 (6 PM-MS Select Chorus, 6th Grade Orchestra, 6th Grade Band, 6th Grade Chorus) and 8:00 (MS Jazz Band, 7th Grade Orchestra, 7th Grade Chorus, 7th Grade Band). The Winter II session is scheduled for Thursday, December 15th at 7:30 (8th Grade Orchestra, 8th Grade Chorus, 8th Grade Band).
Incredibly, we are already almost half way through the second quarter. Be sure to stay on top of your child’s academic progress by logging into the Parent Portal: http://rockypointufsd.org/parentsstudents/eschool_parent_portal
The portal provides up-to-date grade reporting, as well as attendance information. If you have questions about missing assignments do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher via email. If you would like to set up a team meeting with your child’s teachers, contact your child’s counselor, or contact the main office with any other questions.
Reminder--teachers announce when Extra Help will be offered in their Google Classrooms and will take place during “0” period from 7:15 AM - 7:57 AM. Students should be dropped off at the Middle School front entrance for Extra Help. RPMS students may also ride the morning high school bus run if they plan on attending extra help. As a reminder, if your child is driven to school in the morning, student drop off (7:35AM-7:55AM) will take place at the back High School tennis court area. (As a reminder, no students may enter the middle school before 7AM as we do not have staff on hand to supervise them.)
Upcoming important dates to remember:
• November 29- National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony 7:00 (HS Aud)
• December 3- PTA Holiday Boutique- RPMS (9AM-3PM)
• December 9- Middle School Snow Ball Dance- (6th Grade 3PM-5PM & 7th/8th Grade 5:30PM-7:30PM)
• December 14- Winter Concert I – [Session 1-6PM and Session 2- 8PM] (HS Aud)
• December 15- Winter Concert II 7:30 (HS Aud)
• December 26- January 2-Winter Recess- No School
On behalf of the RPMS staff, we would like to wish you all an enjoyable holiday season and Happy New Year. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the building with questions/concerns you may have at 631-744-7603.
Sincerely,
Jim Moeller, Principal
| Area of Concern |
Person to Contact |
Phone Number |
| To schedule a meeting with your child’s team of teachers |
Guidance Office
|
744-1600, ext. 7311/7312 |
| Classwork |
Teacher |
744-1603 |
| Curriculum and Grading |
Teacher |
744-1603 |
| Student-Teacher Relationship |
Teacher, then Counselor |
744-1603 |
| Student Progress |
Teacher; then Counselor; then
Administration |
744-1603 |
| School Policy |
Mr. Moeller, Principal |
744-1600, ext. 7302 |
| School Program |
Mr. Moeller, Principal. Mrs. Meyers, AP |
744-1600, ext. 7302/7303 |
Absences or Tardiness
Homework Requests
|
Absences can be called in to the attendance line 24 hours) |
744-1600, ext 7304 |
Student Behavior
School Bus Incidents |
Mrs. Meyers, Assistant Principal |
744-1600, ext. 7303 |
School Accident or Illness/ Health
Office |
Mrs. Nash/Mrs. Krepil-School Nurses |
744-1600, ext 7334/7335 |
Respectfully,
Jim Moeller
Mission Statement
To promote a middle school environment where the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of all students are addressed through respect, pride, and a commitment to quality and excellence.