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Middle School News & Events
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Parents
and Students. . .
 Opening
Notes from RMS Principal Andrea Pekar
The Riverhead Middle School Administration,
Faculty and Staff look forward to the new school year.
We as educators have been working diligently on meeting
the needs of all middle level learners. We are committed
to growing professionally and implementing programs that
allow adolescents to grow emotionally, academically, socially
and of course physically.
With this thought, the program implemented
this year is an organizational program for all of our
students. This Master Notebook Routine allows all learners
to focus on specific organizational skills, study skills
and test taking skills. This program requires all students
to have their notebook on a daily basis for all classes.
As we implement this organizational program we will appreciate
any feedback from parents and students for future use.
Finally, the National Middle School Association (http://www.nmsa.org)
has a position paper titled “This We Believe: Successful
Schools for Young Adolescents”, and we at the Riverhead
Middle School acknowledge the following:
This I Believe . . .
I have chosen to be a middle level educator, for I recognize
that the years of early adolescence are pivotal and abound
with individual potential and opportunity. Therefore,
I will care for these students personally, listen to their
voices, respect their concerns, and engage them in meaningful
educational experiences that will prepare them for a promising
future.
I believe that every young adolescent…
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"Has
the capacity to learn, grow, and develop into a knowledgeable,
reflective, caring, ethical, and contributing citizen.
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"Must
have access to the very best programs and practices a
school can offer.
- "Must
be engaged in learning that is relevant, challenging, integrative,
and exploratory.
- "Thrives
academically, socially, and emotionally in a democratic
learning environment where trust and respect are paramount
and where family and community are actively involved.
- "Faces
significant life choices and needs support in making wise
and healthy decisions.
- "Deserves
educators who are prepared to work with this age group,
who are themselves lifelong learners and committed to their
own ongoing professional development and growth.
Therefore,
I proudly dedicate myself to becoming the best middle level
educator I can be and an active advocate for all young adolescents.
Andrea Pekar, RMS Principal
Great Link for Middle School parents:
http://www.nmsa.org/
<<National Middle School Association>>
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