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Attention Robert Cross Boys Zoned for Merry Acres! Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School boys who are zoned for Merry Acres and interested in trying out for the Merry Acres Boys Basketball Team should note the following tryout information: Tryouts: 🏀 Thursday, September 24 | 5:00–6:30 PM 🏀 Saturday, September 26 | 1:00–3:00 PM Students should bring basketball shoes, shorts, and a water bottle. ⚠️ FinalForms is 100% non-negotiable. Students must be fully cleared, including required physicals, signatures, and emergency contact information, before stepping onto the court for tryouts. Please see the agenda from Monday’s Basketball Interest Meeting for additional information regarding eligibility, academic and behavior expectations, parent expectations, and communication pro

Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School girls who are zoned for Merry Acres Middle School and interested in girls basketball are encouraged to participate in their upcoming conditioning and tryouts! 📅 Conditioning: September 28–30 | 4:00–5:30 PM 📅 Tryouts: October 1 & 2 | 4:00–5:30 PM All required documents and forms must be uploaded to FinalForms and show GREEN to participate. Please see the flyer for additional details. 🏀❤️🖤

Parent Reminder: Our Annual Title I Meeting is today from 10:00–11:30 AM! Join us virtually to learn how Title I funds and resources support student achievement and how you can become more involved. 💻 Google Meet: meet.google.com/abm-yrrp-jas 📞 Call: (US) +1 208-715-5762 PIN: 258 941 160# Your voice matters, and your participation makes a difference! 🦅❤️🤍💙

👑 The Robert A. Cross Enchanted Court Pageant is almost here! Join us as we celebrate our Mr. & Miss RACMMS contestants and Mr. & Miss Grade Level competitors. 📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026 📍 Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School Cafeteria 🚪 Doors open at 6:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets go on sale Thursday morning! Admission is $3 in advance or $5 at the door.

Robert Cross families, we have gotten off to a great year of embracing reading! Now, it is time to turn it up a notch with our LEXILE LEADERS initiative.

Attention 8th Grade Parents! Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School is sharing an exciting opportunity for eligible 8th grade students through the REACH Georgia Scholarship Program! Application packets are being provided to students. Please review the attached parent information for eligibility requirements, scholarship details, and the application deadline of Friday, October 2. We encourage all interested families to review this opportunity! 🦅

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Robert Cross Parents | Your Voice Matters!

Attention Robert Cross Students Zoned for Merry Acres! 

📣 HEADS UP, ROBERT CROSS PARENTS! 

📣 September 21–25, Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School will join GEAR UP Dougherty 2032 in celebrating National GEAR UP Week! 

Celebrating Our Amazing Grandparents!

🚨REMINDER, ROBERT CROSS FAMILIES! 🦅 - Today, September 7 | Labor Day: No School - Tuesday, September 8 | Remote Learning Day: Students should complete the learning packets sent home Friday. - Wednesday, September 9 | Students return to school and should bring their completed packets. Students are also encouraged to use i-Ready, IXL, Magma Math, and Google Classroom through ClassLink to continue strengthening their skills.

Friendly Reminder, Robert Cross Families! 🦅 Today is NOT a “Break the Dress Code” Day. All students are expected to follow the Robert A. Cross dress code throughout the school day. Thank you, parents and students, for helping us Dress for Success and follow The Robert Cross Way! ❤️🤍💙

Parent/Teacher Conferences | September 3–4, 2026 Parents & guardians, please be reminded that September 3rd and 4th are early-release days, with middle school students dismissing at 1:20 PM. Your child’s homeroom teacher will contact you to schedule a conference, with both in-person and virtual options available. We value the partnership between our families and teachers and look forward to connecting with you to support your child’s continued success! ❤️🤍💙 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wuntpbPB7vSsQX6gvypHmLQMkQJD3TF1Dkxdm7reCFY/edit?usp=drivesdk

👑 Calling All Robert Cross Royalty! 👑 Parents of our Mr. & Miss RACMMS Pageant contestants and Grade Level competitors, please join us TONIGHT at 6:00 PM for an important parent meeting covering requirements, notifications, and obligations. 📅 August 25, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School Cafeteria ✨ Robert A. Cross Enchanted Court ✨ A Glance of Elegance, Royalty & Excellence We look forward to seeing you! 👑

I Ready Testing Schedule Update Please review our revised testing schedule for August 26–28. Encourage your student to get plenty of rest, eat breakfast, arrive on time, and come ready to SHOW WHAT THEY KNOW!

I Ready Testing Reminder 🦅🚨 Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School will administer I Ready Testing August 25–26. These assessments provide valuable information about where our students are academically and help guide instruction throughout the year. Testing Schedule: Tuesday, August 25 | ELA Wednesday, August 26 | Math Attendance matters! Please make every effort to have your child at school and on time both days. We want every Elite Eagle present and ready to give their best effort! Help your student prepare by getting a good night’s rest, eating breakfast, and arriving ready to SHOW WHAT THEY KNOW! 🦅

Parent Notice: Right to Know Letters

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Please take a moment to review the Right to Know letters being shared with our families. These letters provide important information regarding your rights as a parent or guardian and our commitment to keeping families informed.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School.

Mr. Christopher Sharpe, Principal

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