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BEAR TRACKS WEEKLY NEWS & UPDATES
Monday, December 12, 2016
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**NEW**
URGENT NEED:
Staff Holiday Breakfast Donations
On
Thursday, December 15th
our teachers and staff will be treated to a festive Holiday breakfast to remind them we love and appreciate them. Starbucks has graciously donated coffee and we need your help with a few donated items to complete the treat. Please log in here to sign up. (link). We kindly request that
all donations are delivered to the school (front desk - Carol Underwood) by latest Wednesday, December 14th 2:30pm.
Wishing you all Happy Holidays.
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UPCOMING EVENTS at RMS
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Monday, December 12
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Boys Basketball - JV & Varsity
: Kamiakin MS
@ RMS Gymnasim (3:30 - 5:30 pm)
Girls Basketball - JV & Varsity: RMS @ Kamiakin MS Gymnasium (3:30 - 5:30)
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Tuesday, December 13
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RMS Combined Band / Choir / Orchestra Holiday Concert:
@ RMS Gymnsaium (7:00 - 8:00 pm)
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Wednesday, December 14
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Emerson K-12 - New Family Information Session:
@ Emerson K-12 (3:00 - 4:00 pm)
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Thursday, December 15
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LWSD - LWPTSA Council Brown Bag Lunch:
@ LWSD Resource Center (noon - 1:00 pm)
Girls Basketball - JV & Varsity:
RMS @ Finn Hill MS Gymnasium (3:30 - 6:00 pm)
Boys Basketball - JV & Varsity
: Finn Hill MS @ RMS Gymnasium (3:25 - 5:30 pm)
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Friday, December 16
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No scheduled events today
(Lost and Found items will be donated today)
Enjoy your Winter Break, and we'll see you again on
TUESDAY, January 3, 2017
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To see all school events, see the online
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CHECK LOST AND FOUND! Everything will be donated on Friday, December 16
Consider joining the newly formed RMS National Geographic Bee Team - See RMS PTSA
Congratulate Raghav Narula and the 7th & 8th grade Math Teams - See RMS PTSA Academic Teams
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Absences / Vacations
If your student will be missing school between now and the end of the year (due to traveling, vacations, etc), please call the Safe Arrival Line @
(425) 936-2441
and leave a message.
You may also have your student pick up and bring home an absence form from the Attendance Desk.
Pre-Arranged Absence Form
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- YEARBOOK CLUB - No news this week
- SAFE SCHOOL AMBASSADORS - Please email or see Ms. Morris if you have questions about being involved.
- DR. WHO CLUB - No news this week
- CURRENT NJHS MEMBERS - No news this week. Email Ms. Morris with questions.
- LGBTQ+ CLUB - No news this week.
- D&D & OTHER GAMES CLUB - No news this week.
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National History Day Club
National History Day (NHD) Club is for all 8
th graders who want to compete with their National History Day project. We meet every Tuesday before or after school in Mrs. Dunsire's room (222) from either 7-7:30 or 2:30-3:30. It's a chance for kids to get feedback and help on how to make their NHD project competition ready. Come join the fun!
Questions? Email Mrs. Dunsire
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RMS PTSA ACADEMIC TEAMS
(Math, Science, NatGeo)
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**NEW**
Grade 7 & 8 Math Teams Competed in Math is Cool (MIC) Masters
7 students from Grades 7 and 8 braved the snowy weather and drove to Moses lake to represent RMS at Math is Cool Masters held at Moses Lake High School on December 10, 2016.
67 top teams represented by 253 Middle School students of Grade 7 and 8 from WA state were invited for this competition. Students were tested in multiple sections involving an individual exam, a mental round, a team exam, a pressure round and a college bowl round. In the college bowl round teams competed directly with teams from three other schools.
Raghav Narula (8th grade) won the 2
nd
place individual award trophy. Well done, Raghav!
Although the Grade 7 and 8 teams did not qualify for a team plaque (which were awarded to Top 3 teams), they did quite well within their division.
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Grade 7 team
Conor Kennedy
Julia Liu
Krish Jain
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Grade 8 team
Arnav Narula
Raghav Narula
Shrey Srivastava
Shreyas Bhoir
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We're proud of you working hard to represent RMS at the MIC Masters!
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--Math is Cool Masters--
(Left) Raghav Narula -8th grade-won the 2nd place individual award trophy.
(Right) The 7th and 8th grade teams.
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National Geographic Bee Team
Are you interested in geography, earth, science and animals? Do you want to know more about them? Join the National Geographic Bee Team!!! Bee sure to have fun!
The National Geographic Bee is an annual competition organized by the National Geographic Society.
It is
trivia about earth, animals, geography and science.
Redmond Middle School Parent-Teacher-Student Association (RMS PTSA) National Geographic Bee Team is for students who want to participate in the NatGeoBee competition and extend their knowledge about interesting facts on
geography, earth, science and animals.
Registration will close on Friday, December 9th, 2016.
For registration, questions, or further information on this team, please email: RMS NatGeoBee Team
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XTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
(Band, Choir)
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RMS Combined Band / Choir / Orchestra Holiday Concert
December 13, 7:00 - 8:00 pm - in RMS Gymnasium
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Ad Space Available in Upcoming Musical Program
- Do you run a local business? Businesses such as stores, restaurants, photographers, Realtors, tutors etc!!
- Or, do you know a friend or local business that you think would like to participate?
- Would you like exposure in our upcoming musical program?
- Would YOU like to run a parent ad congratulating your own actor??
- Ads range from as low as $25 up to $150
Redmond Middle School presents Disney's Beauty & the Beast Jr. with 4 performances February 2-4, 2017
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UPCOMING RMS SPORTING EVENTS
Monday, December 12
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Boys Basketball - JV & Varsity: Kamiakin MS @ RMS Gymnasim (3:30 - 5:30 pm)
Girls Basketball - JV & Varsity: RMS @ Kamiakin MS Gymnasium (3:30 - 5:30)
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No scheduled sports
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Wednesday, December 14
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No scheduled sports
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Thursday, December 15
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Girls Basketball - JV & Varsity:
RMS @ Finn Hill MS Gymnasium (3:30 - 6:00 pm)
Boys Basketball - JV & Varsity: Finn Hill MS @ RMS Gymnasium (3:25 - 5:30 pm)
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Friday, December 16
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No scheduled sports
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Sports and Activities in Redmond (Non-School Sponsored)
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RATA Presents
A Christmas Carol!
Attention Fans of the RMS Musical!
You're invited to support a large number of RMS students (both current and former) as they perform in a local production of the musical adaptation of Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol."
Location:
Redmond High School's Performing Arts Center
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December 15, 16 & 17 at 7pm
December 17 & 18 at 2pm
December 15 2pm
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Ticket information:
$15 Adults/$12 Students and Seniors
General admission at the door or purchase
online.
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Baseball & Softball Registration is Open
RedWest Little League
Spring 2017 player registration is open!
Softball and baseball registration is open to boys and girls 5-16 years old. Go to Redmond West Little League's newly-designed website at http://www.redwestll.org to register.
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Redmond Lacrosse
Registration
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Spring registration
is open. Please take advantage of the early bird discount ($100 off at each level!) If you are looking to buy new equipment (starter kits, and/or helmets) reach out to me (
Coach Rob
)
directly. I am going to work with our vendor to offer some more discounted gear.
Redmond Lacrosse
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STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (Week of December 5 - 9, 2016):
- INCENTIVE DAY: Did you hear the announcement about incentive day? Well, the bad news is incentive day has been postponed to the end of first semester. But, the good news is you have more time to focus on your work, more time to earn awesome pawsomes, and we have more time to make our Grizzly fun day is even bigger and better than before. More information will be coming in the announcements and during PACE. In the meantime, keep living that Grizzly way and saving your awesome pawsomes!
- Be Kind, Be Honest, and Be Proud.
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**NEW** Congratulations to Kirill Ustinov!
Kirill Ustinov, a 6
th
grade student, t
ook 1
st
place in the Cyphering contest and 1
st
place in the Individual contest at the
Federal Way Math Contest on Saturday, December 3!
In honor of his accomplishment, here is a math joke from RMS Bear Tracks:
What do you call a number that can't keep still?
Answer: A Roamin' Numeral!
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Check Lost and Found BEFORE December 16
The lost and found area in the back corner of the Commons is overflowing. All unclaimed items will be donated on December 16. Please peruse the picture below to get an idea of what was there on Tuesday, November 15.
LOST AND FOUND PICTURE BELOW
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Ayuda necesaria por favor
We would like to offer the weekly Bear Tracks newsletter in Spanish. If you have an hour to give on a weekly basis and the ability to translate from English to Spanish please contact
[email protected].
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Did you join/donate with a paper form? We'll be entering the information from the paper forms into the RMS PTSA website as paid "orders" for archival purposes. This means that you will also be able to print a receipt for your donation for tax purposes. If you have not set up an account on the website you may get an email thanking you for creating an account. There is no action required on your part unless you'd like to set a password and login to the site. Questions about this or requests for donation receipts may be directed to
[email protected]
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Help Wanted: Spring Resource Fair
Interested in becoming a social media marketing campaigner? We are looking for help in spreading the word about our Spring Resource Fair through social media. We would love to have your ideas. There is no experience necessary. We will help you learn the tricks to a successful campaign!
The LWPTSA Council Spring Resource Fair Committee is looking for a Social Media Marketing Campaign Coordinator for our Spring Resource Fair, "Community Connect". The goal is to ensure that the event gets good coverage in social media.
Time Commitment: January 1st - March 18th (2 hours per week)
If you are interested in being part of the team, send an email to LWPTSA Spring Resource Fair chair, Anika Sinha at
[email protected]
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**NEW** BROWN BAG LUNCH
Legislative Update and Session Preview
Thursday, December 15, noon - 1:00 pm
You are invited!
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Do you know what is being considered by our WA State Legislature this session and how it would affect our district? We've joined forces with LWSD and Dr. Pierce to invite a very special guest, Dan Steele, Assistant Executive Director of the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA). Come hear from him, live, and in-person.
Bring your lunch and find out what McCleary and education funding plans mean for our Lake Washington School District. Join us while we learn about local levy collections, how they work, what a levy cliff is.
Where: Sammamish Room, LWSD Resource Center at Redmond Town Center
16250 NE 74th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
When: Thursday, December 15, 2016; 12:00pm-1:00pm
Please see the attached flier for more information, and be sure to publish this event in your local PTA newsletters, websites, and FB pages. This is a busy and important year in Olympia for legislation that will impact the health, well-being, and education of all our children. Please share this invitation, and make sure you've invited people from your community to come learn more with us!
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See Flyer for more info
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We Are
Show Up, Stand Up, and Speak Up for Others and Yourself with Civility and Respect
I am grateful to live in a community in which our mission (the mission of PTSA) and the mission of the school district align.
I am grateful to live in a community in which we have policies in place to help us navigate the challenges we might face and which support the practical and thoughtful resolution of those challenges.
read more
Resources
Know what our resources and policies are to help you navigate any challenges we might face, together, and to help balance the rights of human dignity with the needs to teach and help students apply critical thinking skills to controversial issues:
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Legislative Focus Day - January 16th
Come advocate with us in Olympia on January 16th Registration is open now!
$0-$12 depending on if you order a lunch for yourself and/or your children.
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CITY OF REDMOND EVENTS / ACTIVITIES
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What better way to kick off winter break than with a festive ice skating trip? After Hours is having a field trip to Bellevue Outdoor Rink on Thursday, December 15
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from 2:20-6:00 pm. Sign up with your friends today! $25 includes skating, hot cocoa, and transport from the school to the rink, and from the rink to the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center for pick up. Register at
www.redmond.gov/register
with the code # 5673.
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**NEW**
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This Wednesday, December 14,
1:00-3:00 pm,
After Hours will be having a
FREE HOLIDAY PARTY to kick off winter break, open to
all RMS students! Games, crafts, activities, and treats all included. No registration required, just show up at the gym.
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Finish out 2016 strong! Study Lab is a free, drop-in program open to all students in need of homework help, tutoring, or a quiet work space for individual or group work. Study Lab takes place in the library on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:20-3:30pm and Wednesday from 1:00-3:00pm. A bus home is provided on Wednesdays.
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LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
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UPCOMING Lake Washington School District EVENTS
We Value Your Feedback
Each year, the district invites parents and community members to provide feedback on general school and district questions. The survey is anonymous. Schools and the district use this information in planning for the future and in continuous improvement processes.
This year's survey is now open: tell us what you think! Please
click on this link
to take the survey. The survey will be open through December 16.
The district also surveys parents on specific programs and planned strategic work: that survey will be open in February.
Middle School and High School Options Booklets Available
Parents of students in grades five or eight should watch their mailboxes for the
Middle School Options booklet
and
High School Options booklet
. These booklets will be mailed out next week. They outline the opportunities in these respective levels, including information about neighborhood schools and choice schools. Parents of students in grades five will receive a middle school options booklet. Parents of students in grade eight will receive a high school options booklet in the mail. The booklets are also available on the
district website
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Safety Tips of the Month -
District-wide student release procedures in case of emergencies:
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tudents will ONLY be released to designated emergency contacts. Photo ID is required.
* If possible, carpool or walk to reduce traffic congestion.
* You will receive communication from the District office. Please comply if a delayed pick up time is announced. The student release process will go faster if school staff have time to set up before parents arrive.
*Above all, remain patient. This procedure was designed with your child's safety in mind.
In summary - Bring ID, Reduce Traffic, and Be Patient
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Redmond High School News and Events
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Animal Shelter Supply Drive
ANIMAL SHELTER SUPPLY DRIVE GOING ON NOW!!
The RHS Animal Club is collecting pet food for the Seattle Humane Society. All donations will go to Seattle Humane's Community Outreach program which helps provide 16,000 lbs of food monthly to over 2,000 pets whose owners are no longer able to provide for them. Any and all donations help, thank you!
Did you know that . . . Each year, about 3.7 million animals are euthanized. 5 in 10 dogs and 7 in 10 cats in shelters are euthanized simply because there is no one to adopt them! 25% of shelter dogs are purebred. ONLY 10 to 20% of dogs and cats owned are adopted from shelters.
Pet food may be dropped off in the Main Office at Redmond High School
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**NEW** Benevity Corporate Matching
As the year ends, now is the last chance to make your corporate matches for the PTSA or the ASB for this year. If your company uses Benevity, you can search on "Redmond Middle School" to make your match.
This will give you two options:
Redmond Middle School PTSA and Redmond Middle School via Lake Washington School District.
To match your PTSA donation, choose "Redmond Middle School PTSA".
To match your ASB donation, choose "Redmond Middle School via Lake Washington School District" and then select Redmond Middle School as your project. We are at the very end of the list of schools. The ASB would find it helpful if you add a comment including "RMS ASB and your students name."
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ATTN: PTSA MEMBERS (Duplicate from PTSA News - RMS PTSA)
Did you join/donate with a paper form? We'll be entering the information from the paper forms into the RMS PTSA website as paid "orders" for archival purposes. This means that you will also be able to print a receipt for your donation for tax purposes. if you have not set up an account on the website you may get an email thanking you for creating an account. There is no action required on your part unless you would like to set a password and login to the site. Questions about this or requests for donation receipts may be directed to
[email protected]
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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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