RIVERA MIDDLE SCHOOL
September 2016
Each month there will be a middle years newsletters providing different topics that focus on the middle school student. 
The topic for September is:
School Priority #1

This year RMS is still looking for Parents/Guardians that are interested in School Site Council


Rivera Middle School is in the process of becoming an International Baccalaureate School: Middle Years Programme.


The goal for this 2016-2017 school year:

1) Begin to send teachers to IB Training.
2) Apply for Candidacy in April 2017.

More info to come!!!



Meal Applications for last year will expire:
 September 23, 2016.
Make sure you turn in new applications ASAP.

You may also pick up a paper application in main office.


6th Grade Dance: Thursday Sept 8th 1:30-2:50 pm 
7th/8th Grade Dance: Friday Sept 9th, 1:30-2:50 pm

$3.00 entrance fee

Water and Light Snacks will be sold during the dance.

RMS shirts 2016

Spirit Shirts Available for Sale
Shirts $15.00
Beanie $12.00

Students can wear a spirit shirt instead of a collared shirt any day of the week.

Students can purchase spirit shirts before or after school. 


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Fall Pictures- Sep 27th during PE

September
Early release dates @11:58 am
September 2, 14, 21,28
Currently Counselors are meeting with each 8th grade student about their cumulative GPA  and reminding them of promotion requirements. 


















Every Thursday is College Day.
Students can wear a college t-shirt instead of a collared shirt.








Aeries Parent Portal

Introducing an Online Resource for Student Information:

* Check your child's grades
* Review class and homework assignments
* Connect with teachers

How can you obtain access to the portal?

Parent/ Guardian can come into main office and show ID.




Coming Soon !
More info to come.
 Will send out email to inform you when it will begin. 










Parents /Guardians are responsible for informing (with a note or by telephone 562 801-5088) the attendance office of the reason for the student's absence.

We ask that this be done within ONE day so we can accurately track attendance.