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BEAR TRACKS WEEKLY NEWS & UPDATES
Monday, October 02, 2017
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, October 3rd
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LWSD - 6th-8th Grade HIV/AIDS Curriculum Presentation for Parents
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Thursday, October 5th
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LWSD - PTSA Council Meeting at the LWSD Resource Center at 7pm
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RMS DRAMA
RMS PTSA
This year, the RMS Drama Program will run over two seasons!
The 7th & 8th grade production will run from Nov 6th through Feb 3rd
. We are currently considering Guys & Dolls, Jr., an adaptation of the classic musical comedy by Frank Loesser.
The 6th grade production will run from Feb 5th through Mar 24th
. More updates will be available soon.
Parent information night is scheduled for Oct 26th at 7pm, and all are welcome. Applications will be accepted for the 7th & 8th grade show on October 30th. A second info session and application period for the 6th grade production will occur in January.
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Season 2 Athletics Applications Open!
RMS ASB
If your student is interested in participating in 7th/8th grade boys basketball or 6th/7th/8th grade girls basketball please have them sign up during their lunch during the week of October 2nd. All paperwork and payments are due by October 19th.
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October is Disability Awareness Month
RMS PTSA
We have a suggestion for younger readers and one for older ones. Younger kids will enjoy Why Johnny Doesn't Flap. This
picture book turns the tables on common depictions of neurological difference by drolly revealing how people who are not on the autistic spectrum are perceived by those who are. The autistic narrator's bafflement at his neuro-typical friend's quirks shows that 'normal' is simply a matter of perspective. It is a fun, easy to read book, that is sure to generate lots of conversation with your kids.
Older students will enjoy Fish in a Tree. In this story, a young girl learns that her dyslexia is nothing to be ashamed of. With the help of a teacher, her confidence grows and she feels free to be herself and the world starts opening up with possibilities. She discovers that there's a lot more to her-and to everyone-than a label, and that great minds don't always think alike.
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Family Education Movie - ANGST
RMS PTSA
Please join us for a documentary movie
"Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety." It will be screened in the
RMS Gym on
Tuesday, October 10th at 7:00 PM. Watch the trailer
here.
The film lasts 56 minutes and explores anxiety, its causes, effects, and what we can do about it. It features interviews with kids and young adults and includes discussions with mental health experts about the causes of anxiety and its sociological effects. Anxiety was the number one issue voted on by families at our school last year and is in the top four this year.
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Volunteers Needed for Vision & Hearing Screening
RMS PTSA
Redmond Middle School is providing Vision and Hearing Screening on
Tuesday, October 17th. They are looking for volunteers for the morning shift which runs from
7:50am -11:10 am.
Training will be provided before each shift.
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2017-18 Art Reflections Contest
Theme: "Within Reach"
More information can be found
here.
Here is How the Contest Works:
- Each PTSA launches a contest at the local school level. All artwork is judged and a percentage of the entries will then advance to the District contest.
- Due Date and Location for all student entries are at Redmond Middle School Library on WEDNESDAY, October 18th by 2:20pm.
- District entries are then judged in November and winners at the District level are then advanced to the State competition in January.
- State winners are then submitted to the National competition.
Only original works of art are accepted. Please contact
[email protected] with any questions.
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Join RMS PTSA, Support Your Student, Get Benefits
RMS PTSA
It's not too late to join the PTSA and support your student's school success. Each household that joins the PTSA by the end of the will receive a printed student directory. This handy tool is invaluable when your student has a group project due on Monday and needs to meet with their group over the weekend or wishes to call a classmate about an assignment. Only PTSA member households receive a directory. $15 membership fee out of your reach? Scholarships are available, contact
[email protected]
for more information.
Don't miss out on the great benefits of being a PTSA member like discounts on car rentals, at Wild Waves, or copying at FedEx office.
Join RMS PTSA today
!
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You Hold the Power to Impact Education in Washington!
Come meet the 45th Legislative District and LWSD School Board Candidates.
Whether you're a parent, a business leader, or a community member, the decisions our State Senators and School Board Members make regarding education issues in the coming years will have an impact on all of us. Don't miss this important evening!
- Where: Redmond HS Performing Arts Center (17272 NE 104th St., Redmond, WA 98052)
- When: Wednesday, October 11, 2016; 7:00-8:30pm
Co-Sponsored by Lake Washington PTSA Council and Redmond High School PTSA
Any questions? Please contact: Melissa Stone, VP of Advocacy, LWPTSA Council
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Delegate Positions Still Available
RMS PTSA
Melissa Stone
as soon as possible if you'd like to be a delegate for our school. Our PTSA will pay your registration costs and for a hotel room (based on double occupancy).
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STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH RMS NEWS!
Bear Tracks Weekly is RMS PTSA's electronic newsletter, sent each Monday to RMS families and staff via e-mail. You DO NOT need to be a PTSA member to subscribe to Bear Tracks, it is FREE to all families and staff in the Redmond Middle School community.
Submissions from the school and community should be sent to
[email protected] by 5pm on Thursday for publication the following Monday.
Bear Tracks weekly newsletter is edited by Sara Buckley and Karen Brooks
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Community Events & Offerings
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Redmond High School Garage Sale
Saturday, October 7, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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The Redmond High School Drama Booster is sponsoring a huge multi-family Garage Sale! You'll find great deals and support theater students and productions at RHS
Featured items include:
Toys and Games
Books, Music, and Movies
Furniture
Kids and Adults Clothes, Shoes, and Accessories
Housewares
Sporting Goods, Bikes, and Tools
If you are interested in donating items to the RHS Drama Garage Sale, please bring your donations to Redmond High School on Friday, October 6th after school, 2:30-8:30pm. We are happy to help you clear out your clutter! Donation receipts will be available and students will help you unload your car! Remember ... all the proceeds from this sale directly benefit Redmond theater students. Thank you for supporting our garage sale event. If you have any questions or would like to help, contact organizer Sharon Drazkowski at [email protected].
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City of Redmond Teen Programs
Study Lab is a vital program to many students at RMS, and we need high school and adult volunteers to make it possible. Volunteer tutors needed in all subjects
Mondays
,
Tuesdays
, and
Thursdays
from
2:00-3:30pm
in the RMS library. Only one day/week commitment necessary.
After Hours is an after school enrichment program run in partnership with RMS and the City of Redmond. Each semester, we offer clubs, classes, and field trips. During the Wednesday early release period, we run youth-designed clubs for students to choose between, generally an athletic club, an art/culture club, and a STEM club. Our first session, starting Wednesday October 4th, will have Reaction Science, USA Sports, and Visual Art. Register here today
with code #8850 or contact
[email protected]
with questions.
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October is International Walk to School Month
The City of Redmond has provided calendars for students to track their mode of transportation to school for the month and the school will be covering this issue during PACE time. All qualifying trips to school should be recorded on student calendars which are due at the end of the month.
For each calendar returned, our PTSA will receive $10 from the City. As students walk/ride the bus/bike to school, please remind your students of safety along our roads and please drive slowly and carefully in the neighborhood. Students don't always look for cars doing the unexpected (U-turns, sudden increases in speed to make a light, etc.).
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