SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

Millard Summer School Information:       Elementary       Middle School       High School

Nebraska International Camp

Summer Camp:   Middle School Band  & Orchestra Camp

Millard West Summer Camps & Clinics - See Mrs. Brodeur - Room 406 - for flyers with information.

That's not all... See the bulletin board outside of Room 406 for many, many more summer classes, camps, volunteer opportunities, etc.

IMPORTANT REMINDER regarding CELL PHONES, IPODS, and any other ELECTRONIC equipment:

Students have been advised that any such items need to be OFF and in their LOCKERS during the school day.  Occasionally, teachers will allow students to listen to music during Guided Study.  Cell phones are never appropriate to have on their person during the school day.  If confiscated, they will be held in the office until the end of the day.  If confiscated a second time, a parent must pick up the cell phone.

Cell phones are very disruptive to the learning environment in school.  They need be 'off' and in the locker during the school day.  We appreciate your support in helping RMS continue as a learning community.

Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets^® are concrete, common sense, positive experiences and qualities essential to raising successful young people. These assets have the power during critical adolescent years to influence choices young people make and help them become caring, responsible adults.

Russell students will be discussing these developmental assets during their Packtimes.  Encourage your child to talk to you about them, too.  For more information, click here.

ADHD Parent Group

Meeting Schedule for 2007 - 2008

Lunch Information:

A student lunch costs $1.80.  For this cost you get:
     - a milk
     - an Entree............Example:  Pizza   OR   Hamburger   OR    Tacos
     - 2 side dishes.....Example:  French Fries & Salad   OR  Fries & Apple  OR  Mashed Potatoes & Peaches

Russell Kitchen Policies:

1. When students are out of lunch money (negative balance) they are asked to see Mrs. Novacek. They must wait by the door on the north side or by the wall on the south side until I have a chance to talk to them. Students will not be allowed to walk through the kitchen.

2. The Negative Balance Policy is the following:

       a. Any balance greater than $0 will buy a lunch of their choice excluding goodies and drinks if they do
            not have enough money to purchase them.

       b. Any balance less than -$1.80 will buy them a lunch of their choice excluding anything extra.

       c. Any balance exceeding $-1.80 will buy them a Deli Meal only and students will be asked to call
            home.

Lunch Account payments...Online!

Parents may set up an account and use a credit card to make payments for student's lunch accounts.  Click here to check it out!!

The Timber Wolves' After-School Club:  2007 - 2008 T.A.S.C.

Russell Middle School now offers a unique after school program open to all Russell students.

T.A.S.C. has been created to provide a safe place for students to go after school and is an alternative to clubs and sports that are usually held after school. Students involved in activities, such as sports and clubs, may also participate in this program on non-activity days.

TASC consists of Three parts:    Academic services...Social opportunities...Creative activities

The T.A.S.C. staff will consist of a certified staff coordinator, paraprofessionals, individual staff members, and student tutors.

The program will be open every full day of school. TASC will begin on Monday, August 20, 2007.

For more information, click here to download the 2007-2008 TASC Brochure and Registration Form.

This program is generously funded through the Millard Public Schools Foundation.

Student Assessments

Assessments are important for measuring students' progress. Parents can help students' performance on tests by encouraging a good night's sleep and hearty breakfast before a test. 

Please note the following information regarding assessments for this year:
Assessments for 2007 -2008 and the Assessment Calendar for 2007-2008.

Library Overdue Notices...

If you receive an overdue note from the media center...please return or renew your books ASAP.

Frequently Used Telephone Numbers

Recycling (and Fundraising) Opportunity

Please send your empty printer cartridges from home and the office to school. We partner with a recycling company who pays us for them. 

PAYBAC Partners

Project PAYBAC® is the partnership program that links schools to community businesses. The mission of Project PAYBAC® is to provide diverse learning opportunities through these partnerships.