Dezy Strong Week
Monday, April 15th, kicks off Dezy Strong week at Ronkonkoma Middle School. Students will participate in a volleyball tournament all this week as part of the Dezy Strong movement. Teachers and staff are invited to come down to the gymnasium and participate when they have free time. T-shirts will be sold for $20 in the gym as well if interested. The Dezy Strong week is held in honor of the organizations founder, Mathew "Dezy" Distefano, who unfortunately passed away in January of 2020. Dezy was a former student athlete turned teacher at the Sachem School District. In February 2019, Dezy was diagnosed with Stage 4 Kidney Cancer. Since that time, he dedicated himself to conquering the disease, while at the same time, creating the DezyStrong Foundation to help support others affected by cancer. His message lives on today, in the face of his own mortality, he taught us how to live. Every day is a great day. Every day is a day we get to...
Connetquot Summer Music and Arts
Connetquot is offering a two week camp for grades 3-10 from July 22nd to August 2nd of this year. The cost is $149 per class or $399 for a full morning. The camp will include band, orchestra, art, and theater. High school band and orchestra students 16 and older volunteers needed for community service hours. Check out the flyer below for more details.
RMS Career Day
On Friday, May3rd, RMS will host its 3rd Annual 8th Grade Career Day. The event will be held from 10 am until 11:30 am at the RMS middle school. The guidance staff hopes for students to gain awareness about different career opportunities and potential paths for their future. They are looking for volunteers to speak to the 8th grade class about your career. If interested, check out the attachment below.
RMS Family Night with the Ducks
Come support the RMS Choir as they perform God Bless America at the 7th inning stretch during a Long Island Ducks Game. The game will be held on Saturday, May11th at 6:35 pm with gates opening at 5:35 pm. The price of each ticket is $18 and parking is free. Contact Sonia Schropfer at 516-361-1559, or at [email protected]. Tickets are limited to first come, first serve.
RMS PTA
The Ronkonkoma Middle School PTA is going digital! Check out the attachment below to scan some QR codes and tap the link to place an order. Some of the items are joining the PTA, Spring Plant sale, Costco Gift Card Raffle, and more!
CHS Senior Class Fundraiser
The Connetquot High School senior class is holding a fundraiser to raise money. If you come into, or order from Pizza Network and mention the fundraiser and 20% of your sale will go directly to the senior class. This will take place on Friday, March 15th all day at The Pizza Network, 4580-13 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale NY 11769
Pizza Network - 631-567-8520
www.pizzanetworkonline.com
Pizza Network - 631-567-8520
www.pizzanetworkonline.com
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Count The Coins
RMS Student Council, led by teachers Maria DeMeo and Debra Auriemmo, are holding a St. Patrick's Day "Count the Coins" contest. Students will have a chance to count all of the gold coins in the jar by the front Security desk. Each student will have a raffle ticket to put their name and guess on and place it in the collection jar, also by the front Security desk. Good luck to all who participate!
Unplugged with Gordan Korman
On Wednesday, April 17th, the Connetquot Public Library presents " Unplugged with Gordan Korman". The event takes place from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Connetquot High School. Gordan has written over 100 books for kids and teens. "My writing career began virtually by accident when I was in 7th grade. The track and field coach had to teach English. For creative writing, he gave us total freedom to work on whatever we wanted for the rest of the year. It was February. That added up to a class period per day for more than four months. The result was my first novel, THIS CAN’T BE HAPPENING AT MACDONALD HALL."
Lost and Found
The Ronkonkoma Middle School lost and found is overflowing! If you've lost an item come on down to the rack in front of the cafeteria and have a look!
DASA Week 2024
Students will once again experience DASA week at RMS this year. DASA week is a combination of spirit week, assemblies, and student activities all aimed to promote kindness. New York State’s Dignity for All Students Act (The Dignity Act) seeks to provide the State’s public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function. Check out the following attachment for a full schedule of events.
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Operation Hat Drop
In honor of Anthony D'Alessandro, Operation Hat Drop was created to collect hats for children suffering from Alopecia all across the United States. The foundation is collecting NEW hats, such as baseball caps or seasonal wear hats. The hat drive will run from 1/29 to 2/16 this year. For drop off locations please contact Rob Burger from OBMS at [email protected] - See attached flyer for more information
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Cake Wars
RMS Family and Consumer Science teacher Mrs. Ilg is hosting their second annual Cake Wars Competition this Thursday, 1/25. Students will be baking for the competition, while faculty and staff will be judging. The event will take place in room 129 during periods 1,3,6,7,9 this year. Good luck to all participants and let the Cake Wars begin!
Shed Raffle
Connetquot High School Technology Department is hosting its annual Shed raffle for the 2024 year. You could win a 10'x10' shed valued at $5,000. Delivery costs are included with the raffle, and tickets are $100 each with a 1 in 50 chance to win ( Maximum 50 tickets sold). The proceeds go towards materials for the next shed and the Association, with the raffle drawing taking place on 3/1/24. See attached flyer for contact info to buy tickets.
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Beauty and the Beast
REMINDER - Beauty and the Beast performance 1/11 1/12 1/13, come out and support the RMS Drama Club. Buy tickets with the attachment below
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The Wizards Are Coming To Connetquot
The Harlem Wizards basketball team will be playing against Connetquot staff on Wednesday, Feb 28th at 7 PM. The game will take place at The Connetquot High School. There are different levels of tickets available, from general admission to courtside seats.
" The Wizards have toured nearly all of the 50 United States and many countries. The Wizards have had ten tours of China since 2000. Other tours included a USO tour of the Far East, as well as trips to Italy, Belgium, Taiwan, Israel, Malaysia, Brazil, Argentina, Poland and Venezuela. Crowds as high as 10,000+ have watched the Wizards in soccer stadiums, bullrings, as well as basketball arenas of many CBA teams in China, and in Tel-Aviv, at Menora Mivtachim Arena. In addition the Wizards have done numerous charitable events at Madison Square Garden in New York City."
This is not a drop off event, all pre-k through 8th grade students must be accompanied by an adult. Come out and support Connetquot Staff!
" The Wizards have toured nearly all of the 50 United States and many countries. The Wizards have had ten tours of China since 2000. Other tours included a USO tour of the Far East, as well as trips to Italy, Belgium, Taiwan, Israel, Malaysia, Brazil, Argentina, Poland and Venezuela. Crowds as high as 10,000+ have watched the Wizards in soccer stadiums, bullrings, as well as basketball arenas of many CBA teams in China, and in Tel-Aviv, at Menora Mivtachim Arena. In addition the Wizards have done numerous charitable events at Madison Square Garden in New York City."
This is not a drop off event, all pre-k through 8th grade students must be accompanied by an adult. Come out and support Connetquot Staff!
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RMS Spirit Week
Starting Monday, 12/18, and continuing to Friday, 12/22, RMS will be hosting its annual Spirit Week. Monday will kick the week off with a pajama wearing day for students. Tuesday is for Flannel clothing, while Wednesday is wear white and blue. Thursday is Deck the Halls day for wearing holiday accessories like scarves, silly socks, or necklaces. Festive Friday ends the week with holiday shirts and sweaters. Check out the attached flyer for more information.
RMS Beauty and The Beast
The Ronkonkoma Middle School Drama Club proudly presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast as their next performance. The play will take place over the course of three days, 1/11-1/13. Tickets are available online, at the door, or by returning the attached form with payment to Mrs. Micalizzi by 1/2/24. You may also purchase a "shout out" to a cast member in the productions program book by using the attached form. Interested in advertising in the playbill program? Get recognition by filling out the attached form!
Blue Star Moms
RMS is accepting donations to assist in providing care packages for Service members who are currently deployed. The donation drive runs from 11/27/23 through 12/15/23. Please consider supporting this honorable cause by making a donation at our drop off site : Ronkonkoma Middle School, 501 Peconic Street, Ronkonkoma NY 11779. Please see the attached pictures for the Troop Wish List of goods and items to be donated. For more information, please contact [email protected]
"We are Mothers on a Mission to serve! We connect with other Veteran/Military Organizations as well as our community to help expand our reach of service, and help to provide emotional support to our members in times of uncertainty to support our military sons and daughters, our troops, our veterans, and our Gold Star families."
"We are Mothers on a Mission to serve! We connect with other Veteran/Military Organizations as well as our community to help expand our reach of service, and help to provide emotional support to our members in times of uncertainty to support our military sons and daughters, our troops, our veterans, and our Gold Star families."
Homeless Pet Drive
National Junior Honor Society is sponsoring a Pet Supply Drive to help homeless pets at local shelters. We are collecting the following items:
- small blankets
- towels
- big dog toys and bones
- catnip and cat food
- small cat toys.
We are asking students to bring donations to their homeroom teacher between Monday, 11/27 and Friday, December 1. The homeroom with the most donations will be treated to a bagel breakfast. Thanks for your help!
- small blankets
- towels
- big dog toys and bones
- catnip and cat food
- small cat toys.
We are asking students to bring donations to their homeroom teacher between Monday, 11/27 and Friday, December 1. The homeroom with the most donations will be treated to a bagel breakfast. Thanks for your help!
RMS Wall of Honor
Honor your loved one by purchasing a plaque to be displayed in the halls of RMS for years to come. Each plaque will cost $25 and will include the student's name, the military personnel name, branch of service and will indicate if they are a Connetquot graduate. Each plaque is approximately 3" x 1" in size. Orders due by April 15, 2024. This is a PTA fundraiser, payment may be in the form of cash, check (RMS PTA) or via Cheddar Up. Any questions or concerns please contact Michelle Brennan at 631-383-4661 or [email protected]
Thanksgiving Food Drive
It's that time of year again! Student Council will be sponsoring their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive which will feed approximately 20 families in our Ronkonkoma Community. This year the food drive will run from Monday, 11/13 through Friday, 11/17. Students are asked to bring in non-perishable food items. The homeroom with the most donations will win a special treat!
Wounded Warrior 5K Run
On Sunday, November 12th, Connetquot will be hosting a Wounded Warrior 5k run through the Connetquot State Park Trail Run. Parking available at Connetquot High School and the first 150 people will get a free shirt. The race starts at 8:30 AM. There will be raffle prizes and all profits will go towards The Wounded Warrior Project.
"Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) began in 2003 as a small, grassroots effort providing simple care and comfort items to the hospital bedsides of the first wounded service members returning home from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. As their post-service needs evolved, so have our programs and services. Today, through our direct programs in mental health, career counseling, and long term rehabilitative care along with our advocacy efforts, we improve the lives of millions of warriors and their families. This effort requires the passion and commitment of friends, supporters, and like-minded organizations that enable us to fulfill our mission. With their collaboration and support, we strive to ensure that when those who serve come home, they’re afforded every opportunity to be as successful as a civilian as they were in the military."
"Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) began in 2003 as a small, grassroots effort providing simple care and comfort items to the hospital bedsides of the first wounded service members returning home from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. As their post-service needs evolved, so have our programs and services. Today, through our direct programs in mental health, career counseling, and long term rehabilitative care along with our advocacy efforts, we improve the lives of millions of warriors and their families. This effort requires the passion and commitment of friends, supporters, and like-minded organizations that enable us to fulfill our mission. With their collaboration and support, we strive to ensure that when those who serve come home, they’re afforded every opportunity to be as successful as a civilian as they were in the military."
RMS Halloween Dance
On Friday, October 27th, the RMS student council will be hosting the annual Halloween Dance. The hours of the dance will be 7pm to 8:45pm. Halloween costumes are permitted and encouraged, but must be school appropriate. No face coverings, masks or weapons are allowed, including those that go with the costume. Students may have their cell phones in their pocket or purse, but none may be out and used during the dance. If a students needs to call or text home, they will be allowed to use their cell phones with an adult present outside of the dance location.
Dismissal from the dance will begin promptly at 8:45 pm. Students will be dismissed in small groups to ensure that all students can safely find their rides home. No student should be walking home from the dance unless accompanied by an adult.
We will collecting non-perishable food items at the entrance to the dance to kick off our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Any donations will be greatly appreciated. Upon return of the dance permission slip, given out during homeroom, students will be able to purchase a dance ticket for $10 during their lunch periods in the Guidance office. No tickets will be sold without a signed permission slip.
Dismissal from the dance will begin promptly at 8:45 pm. Students will be dismissed in small groups to ensure that all students can safely find their rides home. No student should be walking home from the dance unless accompanied by an adult.
We will collecting non-perishable food items at the entrance to the dance to kick off our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Any donations will be greatly appreciated. Upon return of the dance permission slip, given out during homeroom, students will be able to purchase a dance ticket for $10 during their lunch periods in the Guidance office. No tickets will be sold without a signed permission slip.
United We Stand week
RMS will host its annual United We Stand Week from Monday October 23 to October 27th. The week will kick off with an RMS Spirit Day on Monday, when RMS staff and students are invited to wear their favorite team jersey. The first day will also include an assembly for all grades on drugs and alcohol dangers by Police Officer Fernandez. On Tuesday Mrs. Nofi and Ms. Vassallo will push into PE classes to teach all students a lesson on making healthy choices. Students will be asked to sign a pledge card to be kind to their minds with healthy choices. Students are invited to wear any neon colored clothing the following day, Wednesday October 25th, to show they are too bright for drugs. The final day of the week, Friday October 27th, students will participate in the RMS be kind assembly where shout out awards will be presented. RMS is committed to a drug-free community and school district.
CYO Sports
St. Josephs CYO sports is offering boys and girls basketball for the fall-winter season. Grades 3-8 are allowed to participate with a cost of $155. You can register online, in person, or mail in ASAP. St. Joe's gym is located on Church Street, Ronkonkoma. Coaches are needed for all divisions. St. Josephs CYO has served the youth of our community for over 70 years. "Serving the greater Ronkonkoma area for more than 45 years, St. Joseph's CYO is one of the larger CYO programs on Long Island. We offer programs in Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball and Track in both the spring and fall seasons and supplement those programs with learning camps when possible. Our programs are designed to teach fundamentals and place sportsmanship over competition. In addition, St. Joseph's pairs with our sister travel clubs for more advanced programs that compete with other clubs throughout Long Island."
Lost and found
The RMS lost and found is quickly filling up with items for the 2023-2024 school year. If you recognize any of these items please come claim them. Items range from clothing, to many water bottles, umbrellas, and even a tennis racquet!
Welcome Back Dance
This Friday, September 22nd, RMS will host its annual welcome back dance for students. All grades in the middle school are welcome to attend. The dance will take place from 7 PM to 9 PM. Tickets are $10 each and are available for purchase through the Guidance office during students lunch periods. See you there!
Join RMS PTA
Become a PTA member! Dues support the RMS PTA fundraising efforts. Everyone is welcome - parents, teachers. friends, and family. Volunteers are required to be members, members are not required to volunteer. The $10 membership fee helps to fund : school assemblies, scholarships, books in library and classrooms, beautifying our school and hallways, showing our teachers appreciation, RMS carnival, RMS students in need, and so much more!
RMS Open House Night
On Wednesday, 9/13, RMS will host its annual Open House Night to allow parents to meet teachers and get information about their courses. In order to provide our students with a sound educational experience, it is critical that their home and school work together. The RMS administration and staff are committed to assisting parents to learn about our school, staff, curricula, expectations and standards. Parents will follow their child's A day schedule. The night will start at 7 PM in the auditorium with the principal's meeting. During your child's lunch period parents are invited to the cafeteria for refreshments courtesy of the RMS PTA. Please note that the PTA will have a membership table in the cafeteria if you'd like to join this worthwhile organization.
RMS Clubs
Most of the RMS clubs will start in the month of September. RMS offers a wide variety of clubs for students in all grades.
The clubs are as follows : Art, Chamber Orchestra, Chess and Games, Computer , Craft 6th, Craft 7/8, Drama, Film, Foreign Language, Garden, Gen Z, Homework, Intramural Sports 6, Jazz Band, 7/8 Robotics, 6 Robotics, Literary Magazine, Math League, Newspaper, Peer Leaders, Photography, School Store, Show Choir, Stage Crew, Student Council, Technology , Yearbook
Most clubs have a google classroom code that students can join for more information. Club dates are announced in the morning and afternoon prior to most club meetings. The school club website will be updated in the following weeks with club dates and information. For more information on any of the RMS clubs, please visit http://www.ccsdli.org/our_schools/rms_clubs
The clubs are as follows : Art, Chamber Orchestra, Chess and Games, Computer , Craft 6th, Craft 7/8, Drama, Film, Foreign Language, Garden, Gen Z, Homework, Intramural Sports 6, Jazz Band, 7/8 Robotics, 6 Robotics, Literary Magazine, Math League, Newspaper, Peer Leaders, Photography, School Store, Show Choir, Stage Crew, Student Council, Technology , Yearbook
Most clubs have a google classroom code that students can join for more information. Club dates are announced in the morning and afternoon prior to most club meetings. The school club website will be updated in the following weeks with club dates and information. For more information on any of the RMS clubs, please visit http://www.ccsdli.org/our_schools/rms_clubs
First Day 2023-2024
Students at Ronkonkoma Middle School returned September 6th to begin a new school year. Students hurried to their first period classes and homerooms, where they were handed new agenda books. This year it is mandatory for students to use their agenda books as a signed pass if they want to leave their classroom. Along with that, cell phones are not to be heard or seen throughout the entire school day. There are no hoods or hats to be worn in the building, and students are expected to be to class on time. Principal Joe Licato and Assistant Principal Justin Bradley understand these new rules will take some time for students to acclimate, yet they are firm rules and punishments will happen if they are broken. These rules will be discussed with students at the annual new school year assembly taking place this Friday 9/8