Daffodil Day at Adams

When the call went out for volunteers to help plant daffodil bulbs at Adams for the next school day, many grade 8 students answered.  Students offered to help plant daffodil bulbs on the school grounds as part of Bobby Blair’s “Daffodil Project” to beautify high-visibility areas around Holliston.  Students and teachers planted around the Adams Middle School sign and in the front of the 7^th grade wing.

Many thanks to the students who generously volunteered their time to stay after school yesterday to help beautify the grounds of the Adams Middle School!  A special shout out goes to the following grade 8 students:  Sabrina Cunha, Gabby Ramirez-Brodeur, Henry Dolan,  Grace Kocur,  Rebecca Hurley,  Alex Panaggio and Brooke Geoffroy. 

Together with Mr. Zakrzeswki, Mrs. Rice, and Mrs. Multer they helped to plant over 300 daffodil bulbs.  Look for all our beautiful blooms in the earlier spring and be sure to say THANKS to these terrific gardeners when you see them!

Genetic Disorder Awareness in 8th Grade Science

8th grade students have been researching genetic disorders as part of the Genetics Unit in Mrs. Simpson’s, Mrs. Cutone’s and Mr. Zakrzewski’s science classes.  This project encourages students to become compassionate toward those affected by genetic disorders and to play an advocate role for those affected with the disorder through their final project. Students used Google Presentation, Google Classroom and iMovie to create their final product. MK Eagle, our shared librarian from HHS, has taught 8th graders foundational research techniques that will be expanded on in high school as part of our 8-12 curricular continuum.  

The classroom project was so impactful that it inspired one 8th grader, Julia Dansereau, to propose a school-wide Breast Cancer Awareness Day.  Julia created an iMovie that will be viewed by the whole school and students will be wearing pink on Thursday, October 30 in support of breast cancer research and awareness.  Julia will be collecting donations for Dana Farber Cancer Research Institute during lunch on Thursday, October 30 and she is asking students to “give their change” when purchasing snacks at the snack bar.  In addition, Coffee Haven has generously donated gift certificates to be awarded to the selected students who are the most creatively dressed in pink on October 30 during lunch.  Mr. Botelho, Mr. Jordan, Linda and Gloria will be voting on the most creative display of pink and one boy and one girl from each grade will receive a Coffee Haven gift certificate.  

Link to Julia’s PSA

Harnett Invitational Meet- Cross Country

Hartnett Invitational Meet

The RAMS Cross Country team competed in the Hartnett Invitational Meet in Blackstone against some of the state’s toughest competition in October.  

The defending Girls Team champions took home the first place trophy making it 4 championship titles in 4 consecutive years.  Lauren Salley led the team with rookie, Sophie Ryan right behind earning 2nd and 3rd place medals, respectively.  Kathleen Mahoney, another rookie runner, had a stellar race earning 5th place overall.

The Boy’s team took home their first ever championship title led by Carter Mikkelson.  Liam Engel and Sam St. George had amazing races and rookie, Jon Pessin rounded out the Boys team with a solid race.  A big high five goes out to Henry Dolan and Liam O'Leary for their teamwork. Rookie, Owen Radcliffe had a great race to earn a solid 2nd place in the JV race.

A big high five goes out to Anna Hein, Holly Foster, Mary Devoe, Sophia Penchansky, Brooke Kokar, Patrick Mejia and Josh Cohen!

RAMS Cross Country Team Has Another Successful Season!

RAMS Cross Country Team Has Another Successful Season!

The RAMS Cross Country Team has had a successful and fun season once again!  The 7th and 8th grade boys and girls practice together and compete as two separate teams under Coach Jaime Cutone and Coach Peter Vigue.  Athletes learn basics of running competition as well as healthy life habits, perseverance, determination and teamwork!  This year’s team is small but powerful!  The teams have competed against schools such as Natick Kennedy, Medfield, Medway, Hopkinton, Ashland and  Miscoe Middle School in Mendon.  The team raced in the Ocean State Invitational Meet in Rhode Island against nearly 1000 runners and several of our runners medaled including Lauren Salley and Carter Mikkelson who broke the course record.  The Massachusetts State Middle School Cross Country Meet is at Ft. Devens on November 8!  Good luck, runners!

Thank you, Cross Country Parent Volunteers!

A huge thank you goes out to the many Cross Country parent volunteers!  You all made our home meets go smoothly and we very much appreciate your time, effort and support!  Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Engel, Mrs. Mahoney, Mrs. Devoe, Mrs. Comollo, Mrs. Salley, Mr. and Mrs. Mikkelson, Mrs. Gagnon, Mr. and Mrs. Cohen and Mrs. Raymer!