Summer Letter to RMA Families with Upcoming School Year Dates

Dear New and Returning RMA Families, 
 
We hope that you are enjoying your summer with family and friends and are taking time to Sharpen Your Saws.  We are reaching out to all new and returning RMA students and families to share some important dates and information that will help you Be Proactive and prepare for the 2019-2020 school year.  As we embark on our third year, our staff is so excited to continue growing and refining the great Academic, Arts, and Leadership programming that we have established at Rowlett Middle Academy. 
 
We hope that your children are using their 7 Habits and are Putting First Things First by making time for their grade-level summer reading and math packets.  These activities will help ensure that students continue their academic momentum over the summer months. Please visit our school website to access information about the summer assignments as well as other important information including transportation, uniforms, and school supply lists. 
 
 
 
Important Upcoming Events for New RMA Students:
 
Leadership Camp-August 3rd, 9:00-12:30
  • Students who are new to the Rowlett Academies will come together to learn about the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, meet other students, and participate in team building activities.  Lunch will be provided.  More information about Leadership Camp will be sent in mid-July.  
Open House-Thursday, August 8th, 6:00-8:00
  • Open House for new students will take place from 6:00 to 8:00.  Families should report to the Cafeteria to pick up student schedules and maps as well as visit tables to receive information on transportation, uniforms, and school lunches.   Magnets and uniform patches will also be available for purchase.  Students and families may then explore the campus to meet their teachers and orient themselves to the location of their classrooms.
 
 
Important Events for Returning RMA Students:
 
Schedule Pick-up-Thursday, August 8th 3:30-5:30
  • Schedule pick-up for returning students will take place from 3:30 to 5:30.  7th grade schedules will be available in the Cafeteria, and 8th grade schedules will be available in the Arts Building.  Parents may also stop by the Cafeteria for information on transportation, uniforms, and school lunches.  Magnets and uniform patches will also be available for purchase.  In lieu of coming to campus that afternoon, students will also have the opportunity to log on to Focus to view their new schedules.  Please note, we are continuously making changes to student schedules up until the school year begins, and schedules viewed before August 8th are not finalized.  Requests for schedule changes can be made from Tuesday, August 13th through Friday, August 23rd.  Please refrain from contacting the office about schedule changes before or after this time period.
 
 
Important Events for All Students:
 
1st Day of School-August 12th
 
  • Student times for the 19-20 school year have changed slightly.  The student day will be from 8:15-3:15.  Rowlie's Roost times remain the same, beginning at 6:30am and ending at 6:00pm daily.
 
 
 
We’re excited about the upcoming school year and look forward to seeing you in August!  
 
 
Warmly, 
 
The RMA Admin Team