​Good afternoon RMS Families!

As we begin to prepare for a new school year many families are weaning off summer days of a very relaxed schedule and setting new routines to start back to school. As a staff, we  would like to share some tips to set your child/ren and family up for success. These tips are solely recommendations not expectations.

• Practice packing a lunch and snacks with your child/ren. Get your child/ren into a routine of packing their own lunch.
• Ensure your child/ren always bring a reusable water bottle to fill up at our water refill stations.
• Practice opening a three digit locker combination lock.
• Ensure your child/ren know their bus number to and from school.
• Ensure your child/ren know their phone number and the phone numbers of important contacts. Ensure your child/ren knows their address. If you are recent move to the area writing this information down and putting it in a safe spot in their personal belongings will prove to be helpful.
• Investing in a locker shelf is very helpful for organizational purposes.
• Have all the supplies outlined on the grade level/program specific supply lists (refer to our RMS website).
• Get into a good sleep routine.
• Create healthy eating habits.
• Ensure time for physical exercise.
• Encourage daily reading.
• Set up a workspace for your child/ren to complete school work at home.
• Make conversations with your child/ren about their learning and social life a habit.
• Check in with your child and their teachers to build relationships and make connections.
• Allow your child to grow and gain independence by holding them accountable.
• Encourage your child/ren to get involved.
• Set up a family calendar or encourage your child to use a personal organizer/calendar to stay on top of things.

We look forward to a great startup at RMS!

RMS Staff​