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BEAR TRACKS WEEKLY NEWS & UPDATES
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
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Links to Every Article in This Week's Bear Tracks
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**NEW** Introducing Our 2017 ASB Spring Fundraiser!
Help us raise $22,000 to fund ASB activities through the end of the school year.
Click on the link below to read the letter from Assistant Principal Michael Clark and what he has to say about:
Why a Spring Fundraiser?
What is Our Goal?
Why is This Fundraiser Important?
What is the Fundraiser?
What Are Some of the Spring Activities and Expenses the Fundraiser Will Support?
Are There Prizes? (What the Students Really Care About. :) )
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UPCOMING EVENTS at RMS
Friday, March 3 - Spring Fundraiser Kick-Off
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ACADEMIC NEWS
(Core classes, Band, Choir, Orchestra)
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**NEW**
Jr. All State Band, Choir Orchestra Congratulations
Congratulations to Luke Foti, Opal Vitharana, Lily Jonsson, Ankita Menon, Aidan Greenmun, Taerim Choi, Nicholas Yoon, Ryan York, Kerensa Newman, Amelie Sharples, and Daniela Berreth for representing our school last Saturday for Jr. All State Band, Choir, and Orchestra. They rehearsed all day Saturday and had an awesome performance late Saturday afternoon. Congratulations on their awesome musicianship and outstanding performance!
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No other Academic News this week. Tell your teachers to send updates! :)
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ASB STUDENT COUNCIL
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Meets once per month, scheduled by students. Please email Kelly Konicki with questions.
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D.I. CLUB (Destination Imagination)
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Meeting time & location TBD. Please email Paul Neet with questions.
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DR. WHO CLUB
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Meets Thursdays 2:30 - 3:30 pm in room 214. Please email Liz Dunsire with questions.
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DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (AND OTHER GAMES) CLUB
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Meets Fridays 2:30 - 3:30 pm in room 162. Please email Craig Patterson with questions.
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GLEE CLUB
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Meets Wednesdays, 1:00 - 2:30 pm in room 119. Please email Jackson Pinder with questions.
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GREEN TEAM
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Meets Fridays 2:30 - 3:30 pm in room 160. Please email Carlene Dowling with questions.
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LGBTQ+ CLUB
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Meets Fridays 2:30 - 3:30 pm in room 214. Please email Danielle Potter with questions.
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NATIONAL HISTORY DAY CLUB
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Meets Tuesdays 2:30 - 3:30 pm in room 222. Please email Liz Dunsire with questions.
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NJHS (NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY)
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Meeting times & locations TBD. Please email Kas Morris with questions.
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SAFE SCHOOLS AMBASSADORS CLUB
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Meeting times & locations TBD. Please email Kas Morris with questions.
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YEARBOOK CLUB
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Meets Thursdays 2:30 - 3:30 pm in room 202. Please email Emily Jacobson-Ross with questions.
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RMS PTSA ACADEMIC TEAMS
(Math, Science, NatGeo)
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**NEW** RMS Science Team Progresses to Science Olympiad State Competition
29 Science team students from RMS represented two teams of RMS at Science Olympiad Regional competition held at Yakima Valley Community College on February 25, 2017.
This year more than 160 middle and high schools representing over 3,000 students in Washington are participating in the Washington Science Olympiad (WSO) competitions. The challenging and motivating events of WSO align with the Washington State Learning Standards as well as the National Science Education Standards.
Science Olympiad events are designed to enhance and strengthen both science content and process skills. Science Olympiad competitions are like academic track meets, consisting of a series of 24 team events. Each year, a portion of the events are rotated to reflect the ever-changing nature of genetics, earth science, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, mechanical engineering and technology. By combining events from all disciplines, Science Olympiad encourages a wide cross-section of students to get involved. Emphasis is placed on active, hands-on group participation.
RMS Team 1 won the trophy for the 3rd place in the competition and based on this performance have qualified for State Science Olympiad which will be held on April 15, 2017.
The following students from RMS won medals for their exceptional performance in the competition:
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Details
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Sayan Bhatia
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4
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1st Place Optics, 1st Place Hovercraft, 2nd Place Ecology, 3rd Place Experimental Design
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Aaryan Jain
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3
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1st Place Optics, 1st Place Hovercraft, 2nd Place Ecology
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Arnav Narula
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3
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2nd place Anatomy and Physiology, 3rd Place Fast Facts, 3rd Place Experimental Design
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Raghav Narula
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2
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3rd Place Fast Facts, 3rd Place Experimental Design
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Sohil Bhatia
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2
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1st place Towers, 2nd place Disease detectives
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Nishil Vankamamidi
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2
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1st place Towers, 2nd place Disease detectives
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Shrey Srivastava
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2
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2nd place Invasive species, 2nd place Reach for the stars
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Krish Jain
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2
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2nd place Anatomy and Physiology, 3rd Place Crime Busters
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Nimeesh Mahajan
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2
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2nd place Reach for the stars, 3rd place Crime Busters
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Eshan Rathi
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2
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1st place wind power, 3rd place Rocks and Minerals
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Prithvi Srinivasan
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2
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1st place wind power, 3rd place Rocks and Minerals
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Kinner Parikh
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1
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2nd place Invasive species
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Neha Venkatesh
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1
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3rd place Food Science
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Tanvi Kamat
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1
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3rd place Food Science
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Isha Mehta
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1
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3rd place Scrambler
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Kriti Sharma
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1
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3rd place Scrambler
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Rohan Rammanohar
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1
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3rd place Invasive species
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We also want to call out the following students who won the 4th place ribbon for their excellent performance:
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Shivas Kumar
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4th Place Bottle Rockets
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Aarav Khanna
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4th Place Bottle Rockets
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Jay Dharmadhikari
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4th Place Hovercraft
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Arnav Rao
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4th Place Hovercraft
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RMS Science Team students at Yakima Valley Community College
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RMS Team 1 with the team trophy
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E
XTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
(Drama)
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UPCOMING RMS SPORTING EVENTS
No sports scheduled this week.
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Sports and Activities in Redmond (Non-School Sponsored)
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Links to local
sports and activities for middle-school aged kids.
Redmond PTSA is providing these links only as a resource for our families, not as an endorsement of any particular site. If you know of any other local sports or activities for middle-school-aged kids,
please email us
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Expanding Your Horizons STEM Conference - March 25
For Middle School Girls Grades 6 - 8
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STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS RECAP
(Week of February 20 - 24, 2017)
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NHD CLUB: Reminder that NHD club members should plan to attend club every week from now until the contest.
- STUDY LAB FIELD TRIP: On Wednesday, March 1st, Study Lab is going on a trip to Seattle University! We will tour the campus, meet with administrators, and learn what it's like to be a college student. If you are interceded in attending pick up registration information at Study Lab. Study Lab is in the library after school Monday-Thursday.
- WRESTLING: Reminder to all wrestlers that you need to have your singlet, headgear and a water bottle for practice today. If you have any questions, please see Coach Hagerman.
- JR. ALL STATE BAND, CHOIR and ORCHESTRA: Congratulations to Luke Foti, Opal Vitharana, Lily Jonsson, Ankita Menon, Aidan Greenmun, Taerim Choi, Nicholas Yoon, Ryan York, Kerensa Newman, Amelie Sharples, and Daniela Berreth for representing our school last Saturday for Jr. All State Band, Choir, and Orchestra. They rehearsed all day Saturday and had an awesome performance late Saturday afternoon. Congratulations on their awesome musicianship and outstanding performance!
- FIRST SEMESTER ART 2 STUDENTS: Attention first semester Art 2 students. Please stop by room 139 in the Red Cedar pod before or after school to pick up your charcoal drawing. We are still waiting for the kiln to be fixed. Mrs. Hall will let you know when it is fixed and coil pots have been fired.
- PTSA ESSAY: Participate in the PTA Men's Essay Contest: Men Making a Difference. Write an essay (less than 650 words) about a male role model that has had a profound impact on your life. Essays are due March first, entry forms are available on the ptsa website www.rmsptsa.org
- NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY: Attention 7th and 8th grade students applying for Honor Society. All application materials are due to the Student Services office by 2:30pm today.
- SSA CLUB: SSA Club will meet after school today in room 153. All students are invited to attend.
- 3RD SEASON ATHLETES: 3rd season athletes if you received an academic alert please remember that they are due to Mr. Mahendran by Wednesday March 1st. If you have a question or need help please see Mr. Mahendran in portable 5.
- LGBTQ+ CLUB will meet in room 214.
- LIBRARY CONTEST: Between Monday and Thursday of next week, guess how many fish are in the jars in the display case of the library. Pick up an entry form in the library and the person who guesses the closest will win a prize!
- AWESOME PAWSOME OPPORTUNITY: On Thursday, March 2, come to the library and read a Dr. Seuss book, or complete a maze or word finder for an Awesome Pawsome!
- MARCH BOOK MADNESS: March Book Madness is here! Brackets will be available in the library all next week and are due by Monday, March 6. Voting for Round 1 will take place during the week of March 6-9. Brackets must be filled in completely and have your name in order to be eligible for prizes!
- GEOGRAPHY CLUB: Will meet Monday, February 27th.
- D&D CLUB: Will meet Tuesday, February 28th after school in room 162.
Be Kind, Be Honest, and Be Proud.
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Staff Appreciation Volunteers Needed for May event
Calling all planners and doers! Do you have great ideas? Can you implement those great ideas?
If you can do either or both we need you!!
Please call or
email Meirav Yaaran to help start planning the staff appreciation week taking place on the first week of May.
Thank you in advance for your time and dedication!
Meirav
425.922.2286
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Volunteers Needed on March 9 & 16
Volunteers needed for ASB Fundraiser Turn In on March 9th & 16th. Shift is a couple of hours in the morning.
Click here to sign up
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**NEW** Join the PTSA Today!
Can you help us grow? We are 25 members away from earning the state seedling award for membership equal to 50% of the students enrolled in the school. It's not too late to join and take advantage of all the state and national discounts available to members. Click here to become a member today.
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**NEW** How Will WA State Pay for Our Kids' Education?
What education funding models are they talking about in Olympia right now? What are the benefits and challenges of the "prototypical school" model our state currently uses? What are the benefits and challenges of "student-centered" approaches, like the one recently proposed in our WA State Senate?
COME FIND OUT Thursday, March 2, 2017; Noon to 1:00 pm
(directly following the LWPTSA Council Membership Meeting - so grab some coffee and bring your own lunch)
WHERE: Lake Washington School District Resource Center -
BOARD ROOM
(Redmond Town Center;16250 NE 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052)
Guest Speaker:
Kelly Munn, League of Education Voters, State Field Director
EVERYONE
IS WELCOME!
Because PTA is a nonpartisan organization, this will be a nonpartisan, educational event.
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**NEW** Cyberbullying - Parent Education Night
Tues., March 14, 2017
6:00-7:00pm @ Evergreen Middle School
Evergreen Middle School PTSA will be hosting a Parent Education Night discussing Cyberbullying. FBI Agent Stefanie Thomas will be presenting on cyberbullying, online gaming, online posting, sexting, the reality of teens as targets, and cell phone and internet safety tips.
Many children don't tell their parents they are being bullied. Come find out how to protect your child and help them navigate through social media and online interactions.
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VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY (VR/AR) STEM EXHIBIT
March 18, 2017 11 am-2 pm
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Ricardo Parker, CEO of Chronos Global Academy, will discuss the state of VR/AR today and the promise it holds for the future. He'll also share his thoughts on how VR/AR can revolutionize education, and how other applications of this groundbreaking technology will change the way we look at employment and careers.
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Spring Resource Fair at LW Institute of Technology
Saturday, March 18, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
All parents and students from the Lake Washington School District are invited to attend Lake Washington PTSA Council's Spring Resource Fair.
It will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.,
at the Lake Washington Institute of Technology,
11605 132nd Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034.
Admission is free.
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Upcoming Parent Education
(Free, No Registration, Open to All)
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Lake Washington School District is hosting or helping with a number of terrific Parent Education events over the next few months.
Click on the links for more information.
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**NEW** PTA Men's Essay Contest - Deadline March 1
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**NEW** Want to be a Delegate at the WA State PTSA?
Do you want to get involved? RMS PTSA has seven voting delegates to the
state convention
April 28-30. If you'd like to consider a leadership position for next year we'd love to send you to the convention as one of our delegates. Contact the co-presidents
for more information.
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104th WSPTA Annual Convention - April 28-30
This year's annual convention is April 28-30 at the Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference center. You can take the 545 bus from Redmond and catch the train to the airport to attend. Rooms are also available at the convention rate if you'd like to stay over. Convention is a wonderful experience where you can meet PTA members from around the state and learn about tools and resources available to your school.
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Featured National PTSA Benefit - Teensafe.com
Are you a member of RMS PTSA? If you answered "Yes", great! Then you're also a member of the Washington State PTA and National PTA. TeenSafe, a sponsor of the National PTA, is offering a 7-day free trial to all parents who sign up. TeenSafe provides iOS and Android smartphone monitoring without the need to jailbreak your child's iOS device. For more information visit
TeenSafe.com
2/28
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Redmond High School News and Events
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**NEW**
RHS Dance Team District Competition at RHS March 4
RHS Dance Team is hosting the WIAA Dance/Drill Districts Competition this Saturday March 4th at noon at Redmond High School. Doors open at 11:30. Tickets prices: Adults $7 Students/Seniors $5 (with ASB card). Come and support the Redmond Dance Team as they make their bid for STATE!
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Order Your Pi Day Pie from Remlinger Farms by 2/28
GET YOUR PI DAY PIE!
National Pi Day is right around the corner and the 2017 Senior Class is selling local, freshly made Remlinger Pies for $15
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or
Which Pi(e) is your favorite? Try them all!
Marion Blackberry, Granny Smith Apple, or Strawberry Rhubarb
OR
3.14159265358979323846264338327950288419716939937510582
Please support our Remlinger Farms Pie Fundraiser and help make Grad Night a memorable event for our seniors. The famous pies are made by hand, on the farm. As soon as the pies are made, they are quick frozen to preserve freshness. All you need to do is bake it in your oven when you are ready to serve!
Each pie is filled with at least 2 pounds of fresh fruit, with no preservatives or fillers.
Pies will be ready for pick-up at RHS on
Friday, March 10th, between 2 and 5 pm.
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JUDGES NEEDED for WA State DECA - March 3 in Bellevue
JUDGES NEEDED.
WA State DECA is in desperate need of judges. Judge projects at home on your computer or at the event on March 3rd - Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue. RHS is responsible for the Sports and Entertainment Team Decision Making event, but there are many other events in need of judges. Register. Questions email: Grace Brady or Tom Bunnell
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The Jungle Book
Presented by RHS Theater Arts
March 2, 3, 4 and March 9, 10, 11 7:00 pm
Redmond High School Performing Arts Center (PAC)
This action-packed adaptation of the classic adventure story is based on the original Rudyard Kipling story. Meet the precocious Mowgli, who is as fierce as any of the members of his wolf pack. Upon learning that he is a human and not a wolf, he seeks to reconcile these very different identities. Will he decide to remain with the pack, or return to the world of humans from which he was born? Will he learn the Law of the Jungle in time to defeat Shere Khan, the most feared animal of all? Mowgli's quest for identity is at the heart of this amazing story, set within a grand jungle adventure.
Suitable for all audiences.
Tickets: $10; half-price on Thursdays.
Concessions and Star Grams will be sold in the lobby before the show and during intermission.
Tell your family and friends, and come support RHS Drama!
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BIZ KID$ - The Emmy-Winning National Public TV Series Join the National TV Taping in Seattle- (FREE EVENT)
Taping dates March 8, 13, 14, 15 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm.
BIZ KID$
- Come join our audience! We will be doing a national television taping in Seattle! Free tickets, plus food & prizes. Join the stars of Biz Kid$, the Emmy-winning National Public TV series that's all about money and business! If you're 12-18 years old, join us in our audience and learn how kids make and grow their money. Who knows, you might even end up on TV! Reserve your tickets - limited space available per taping! To join our studio audience, please
Email us HERE
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Redmond Middle School PTSA 2 8 80, of course!)
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LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
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UPCOMING Lake Washington School District EVENTS
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**NEW** LWSD Adds 2 Days, Extends 4 Early Release Days to Make Up Snow Days
Last day of school now Friday, June 23rd!
The last day of school, a half day, will move from Wednesday, June 21, to Friday, June 23. To make up the third snow day, the following early-release Wednesdays will now be regular full school days:
- Wednesday, March 22
- Wednesday, April 12
- Wednesday, May 3 and
- Wednesday, May 31
In addition, the LWSD calendar has been updated as follows:
- Wednesday, June 21 and Thursday June 22 will now be full school days for students. Wednesday, June 21 will NOT be an early release day.
- Friday, June 23 will be the last day of school. It will be a half (1/2) day for students and a full day for staff.
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CITY OF REDMOND EVENTS / ACTIVITIES
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City of Redmond Programs
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**NEW** Beat the Bunny 5K
This great introductory race welcomes all ages and ability levels. Regardless of your goal, it's an ideal time of the year to sign up for a race!
Click here for more info
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YMCA Environmental Symposium
WHO: Youth 13-18 years old
WHEN: March 24th from 9:00 - 2:00
WHERE: University of Washington, Mary Gates Hall
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Teen Cooking
Thursdays, March 2-30
$236, 3:00-4:30pm
In this class, teens will make take-home family meals and learn some basic kitchen skills with a focus in knife skills and food safety. The course is taught by the Rainy Day Dinner Club and prioritizes local ingredients and scratch cooking.
Register here with
code #7313
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Introduction to Glass Blowing
Mondays, March 6- 27
$156 3:00-5:00pm
In this course, a professional glass artist will guide students through demonstrations and hands-on exercises. Each student will create an ornament, paperweight, bowl, and a seasonal piece.
Register here with code #7311
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Lake Washington Schools Foundation
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Save the Date - March 28 or 30
Thank you! We are on our way to reaching our Fall/Workplace Giving goal of $80,000 thanks to our generous community. Consider making a year end gift to support students.
Save A Date - Join
us at one of our two spring fundraising events, the Spring for Learning Luncheon, March 28th or Breakfast on March 30th at the Redmond Town Center Marriott hotel. Be sure to mark your calendar to support our school community. Interested in joining the team to help make these events a huge success?
* Serve as a table captain, a corporate partner or help recruit corporate partners
* Volunteer for the spring events committee
* Help recruit community members to the event
Please visit our
Volunteer page
on our website to sign up for these opportunities.
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Youth Eastside Services (YES)
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Redmond Area Events and Activities
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What's going on in the area?
Links to local websites with calendars and ideas
Redmond PTSA is providing these links only as a resource for our families, not as an endorsement of any particular site. If you know of a calendar or website featuring local events and activities suitable for families,
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SUBMIT YOUR NEWS TO BEAR TRACKS!
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THURSDAY is the Deadline for the next Bear Tracks edition!
Got something to say? Shout it from email inboxes with the RMS Bear Tracks newsletter!
The Bear Tracks newsletter accepts articles from parents, students and staff on a variety of subjects for our school and community,
to be published at the discretion of the editor
(Suzanne Weininger).
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