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BEAR TRACKS WEEKLY NEWS & UPDATES
Monday, November 14, 2016
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Did you lose $100? We found it!
Just kidding. We do however have an overflowing lost and found area in the back corner of the Commons. All unclaimed items will be donated on December 16.
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UPCOMING EVENTS at RMS
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Tuesday, November 15
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Grades turned in
RMS PTSA General Meeting 7:00 pm RMS Library
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Thursday, November 16
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Fall Elementary Band Concert 7:00-8:00 pm RMS Gymnasium |
To see all school events, see the online
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CHECK LOST AND FOUND!
Send in your gratitude statement & volunteer for November's Staff Appreciation - See PTSA News, RMS PTSA
Check out the Scholarship Basket Auction gift baskets (and maybe place a bid!) - See PTSA News, LWSD PTSA
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From Principal Kelly Clapp
Contacting Classroom Teachers:
When and How
The last day of the 1st quarter ended on November 8th. Teachers have to turn in grades on November 15th. Hopefully grades will not be a surprise for parents when they get them, but if you do have questions, we urge you to contact the teacher right away to get your question answered. Please don't wait until a small concern or problem becomes a big one. Students will be more successful if parents and school staff can partner to help students learn.
You need to communicate first with classroom teachers as opposed to the principals or counselors. As they are working directly on a daily basis with your student, they are more able to field questions about your student's individual progress and learning. They should be able to explain what standards are being taught, how they are assessed and how your student is performing on each assessment.
If you find you need further help or support in contacting a particular teacher, please feel free to
contact me
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and I will either respond to your concern myself or forward it to the appropriate associate principal who may work with that teacher or team.
The best way to contact a teacher to ask your question or request a meeting is to send them an email. In general, most staff emails contain the person's first initial, last name and then @lwsd.org (e.g.
kclapp@lwsd.org
). Also, here is a link to the RMS website with staff voice mails and emails:
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After school FREE Help
with Homework
Need help with homework?
Study Lab is a free, homework help, drop-in program
run in partnership with the City of Redmond and RMS. Students can receive assistance from staff, volunteer tutors, and peers as they work on homework and projects in the R
MS Library
. Questions?
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:20-3:30 pm
and
Wednesdays 1:00-3:00pm (bus available on Wednesdays)
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IS YOUR CHILD TOO SICK FOR SCHOOL?
While school attendance is important, so is the health of all students and staff. If your child experiences any of the following symptoms, please keep him/her at home or make appropriate child care arrangements: fever, vomiting, lice/scabies, diarrhea, chronic cough and/or runny nose, sore throat, rash, ear infection (with fever), or eye infection
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If he/she experiences any of these symptoms at school, the school nurse or office staff may ask you to pick your student up as soon as possible.
Read more here
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RMS Library Seeking Games, Legos & Books
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Books are great, but the kids love to do more than read in the library! Please consider donating Legos and thinking games (like those found at
Marbles the Brain Store) for them to enjoy. RMS also has a Book Wish List at
Amazon
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Plus, if the purchase is made through
Amazon Smile, credit can be given to
Redmond Middle School PTSA 2 8 80, which means that more funds will go to supporting classroom grants at the school!
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E
XTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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Fall Elementary Band Concert
Musicians from Einstein Elementary, Mann Elementary, Redmond Elementary and Rockwell Elementary perform for your enjoyment. 7:00 - 8:00 pm in the Redmond Middle Gymnasium
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Redmond Jr. Mustangs Football JV Team Falls to Bellevue in Overtime, 68-62
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the JV team as they battled Bellevue in the championship game at Pop Keeney stadium. It was a very exciting game and both teams played tough. They had a great season with the final game being their only loss. The Redmond High School players and coaches who were there cheering them on said they can't wait until they were playing at the high school!
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General Meeting - November 15
Please join us at our next general meeting at 7 p.m. in the Redmond Middle School Library. We will be voting on a new Geography Team, providing information about the School of Excellence road map, and hopefully electing a 2017-2018 nominating committee. All parents are welcome, and members are highly encouraged to attend so that they may vote.
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November Staff Appreciation Volunteer Request
RMS PTSA needs your help for the November Gratitude Feast on Tuesday, November 22nd. We will need set up, food, and clean up volunteers. If you donate food, please bring it in a disposable dish. Otherwise,
if you want your dishes back you must be at the staff room promptly at 2pm.
I created a
Pinterest Board
to help me get inspired for what to make/do. Feel free to look through if you like/need ideas too.
Click on the Volunteers sign up on the PTSA Website
here. You will need to login first.
We would also like to create some gratitude decorations. Please complete the sentence "We are grateful for our RMS teachers and staff because..." and email your response to
Meirav Yaaran BEFORE November 15th.
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Special Needs Group Meeting - Tuesday, November 15
All parents welcome.
Noah Seidel of Self Advocates in Leadership will discuss his educational career and his advocacy.
Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 15, from 7:00 - 8:30 pm in the Lake Washington School District's Resource Center Board Room.
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"Linkage Session" between School Board and Special Education stakeholders
Your opportunity to provide input - Monday, November 21 5:30 pm
Please join us for the Linkage Session on Nov 21. The
Board of Directors, superintendent, and key district staff would like to meet with parents of students receiving special services to:
- Hear feedback on the Special Services Program Review Final Report and Action Plan; and,
- Hear specific ideas and suggestions for how the district can best address the Parent and Family Engagement aspects of the plan. Specifically:
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What ideas do you have for parent engagement at the district level?
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What communication resources and tools would be beneficial to families?
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As a parent, how would you like to be provided opportunities for feedback? What parent education resources and opportunities should the district be providing?
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What community partnerships would you like to see enhanced and/or formed?
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What other ideas, suggestions, feedback do you have related to Parent and Family Engagement?
The meeting will take place
on Monday, November 21, 2016 from 6:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Lake Washington School District Resource Center. (The LWPTSA website lists the start time as 5:30) If you wish to be a participant and speak at the session, please contact Diane Jenkins
or phone (425) 936-1257.
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Brown Bag Lunch - Thursday, November 17, Noon - 1 pm (LWPTSA Council)
Topic: "Running Great After School Activities: The Do's, the Don'ts and Everything In-between"
Before and after school enrichment classes are an amazing way for PTAs to support their communities but they require time, thought, policy and energy. Whether your PTA is already running a program or you are only in the planning stages, join us for a look at how to successfully provide this enrichment opportunity for your community.
This class is WSPTA-approved and will count towards your Standard of Affiliation training requirement. Meeting will be held at the LWSD Resource Center in the Sammamish Room.
Brown bag lunches are open to all. For more information contact LWPTSA Council EVP
Denise Campbell
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LWPTSA Council Silent Auction to Support Student & Staff Scholarships
The basket auction in support of the LWPTSA Council Scholarship fund has begun! RMS PTSA's theme is "As Seen on TV" so please stop by
weekdays 7:30 am to 4:30 pm to see it and perhaps make a bid! Every school in the district has donated a basket so there is something for everyone. Prefer to come by in the evening? Many nights the building is open for meetings and other events, so please call the front desk to check on specific evening availability.
Bidding closes the morning of December 1, 2016 around 10:30 am.
Baskets are on display at the Lake Washington School District offices in downtown Redmond Town Center (16250 NE 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052)
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YOU'RE INVITED to the LWPTSA Council Auction Reception
Join us for the 2016 Lake Washington PTSA Council Scholarship Basket Auction Reception and close of bidding on
December 1, 2016, 11 am-12 pm at the Lake Washington Resource Center.
· Complementary barista espresso drinks
· Raffle
· Door prizes
· Dessert
Proceeds benefit the LWPTSA Council Scholarship Fund to provide scholarships for continuing education to staff and students in the LWSD.
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November 2016 Featured PTSA Benefit
Sylvan Learning
and the
PTA
are teaming up to offer free and discounted educational resources for both students and parents. All PTA members can receive
50% off a Sylvan Insight Assessment
, which identifies a child's academic strengths and weaknesses as well as his or her attitudes about school and learning. The assessment is designed to help families and educators determine the right support a child needs to excel. In addition to the discount, for every student who takes an assessment, the local Sylvan center will donate $10 to the student's local PTA. Members can email
membership@rmsptsa.org
for the coupon to take advantage of this partnership.
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CITY OF REDMOND EVENTS / ACTIVITIES
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City of Redmond Programs
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tudy Lab:
Need help with homework?
S
tudy Lab is a
free, homework help, drop-in program
run in partnership with the City of Redmond and RMS. Students can receive assistance from staff, volunteer tutors, and peers as they work on homework and projects in the RMS Library.
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:20-3:30 pm and
Wednesdays 1:00-3:00pm (bus available on Wednesdays).
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LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
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UPCOMING Lake Washington School District EVENTS
| Monday, November 14 |
HIV/AIDS Curriculum Parent Information Meeting
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HIV/AIDS curriculum presentation for grades 5-12 parent
Interested in learning more about the HIV/AIDS curriculum that will be presented to students in grades 5-12? Attend the HIV/AIDS curriculum presentation for parents on Monday, November 14, from 7-7:45 p.m. at the LWSD Resource Center (16250 NE 74th Street, Redmond, WA 98052). Information about the curriculum will be shared and materials will be available for parents to review.
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Redmond High School News and Events
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Vendors Wanted for Second Annual Mustang Holiday Bazaar
Vendors wanted to sell items at Redmond High School's holiday bazaar which will be held on Saturday December 10, 2016 from 10am to 4pm. Booth sizes are 8ft wide by approx. 3-5 feet deep (depending on location). Prices start from $40 per single booth. For further information, please email Lily Packer,
Amany Aamir or
Debbie Rist.
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You shop. Amazon gives!
Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. (Redmond Middle School PTSA 2 8 80, of course!)
Support your charitable organization by starting your shopping at
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$48.88 from AmazonSmile
Redmond Middle School PTSA 2 8 80 (EIN: 91-1098652) has been issued a $48.88 donation from the AmazonSmile Foundation as a result of AmazonSmile program activity between July 1 and September 30, 2016.
Do your holiday shopping at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate to Redmond Middle School PTSA 2 8 80 when you shop for holiday gifts and supplies.
Support us when you shop for holiday gifts. #StartWithaSmile at http://smile.amazon.com/ch/91-1098652 and Amazon donates.
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Deadline for Bear Tracks Entries is Thursday!
Got something to say? Shout it from email inboxes with the RMS Bear Tracks newsletter! At the discretion of the editor, this newsletter accepts articles from parents, students and staff on a variety of subjects for our school and community.
For Monday morning publication, please submit articles by the preceding Thursday!
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