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Monday, Nov. 12 - Veterans Day - No School  Tuesday, Nov. 13 - Coffee with the Principal - 9:30 a.m. - Redmond Middle School Library Thursday/Friday Nov. 22/23 - Thanksgiving Break - No School Tuesday, Dec. 4 - Parent Education event - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Redmond Middle School

School

Coffee with Principal Jon

Join Principal Jon Young on Tuesday, Nov. 13 th  at 9:30 am in the Redmond Middle School Library. Parents will have an opportunity to chat with the principal and other parents about various topics including “the Grizzly Way” while enjoying coffee and a small treat.

Study Lab Update

There is a good news. An activity bus has been added on Tuesdays and Thursdays, in addition to our Wednesday bus, for our students who stay late after school to get help with their homework. Further, we have added more stops so we can include more students.   Study Lab  en Español  Updated bus stop list: Einstein Elementary Avondale – Summerwood Apts. Avondale @ 182nd AVE NE Avondale @ 180th AVE NE Redmond Elementary City of Redmond Library Study Lab Times Monday – 2:40 - 4:00 p.m. – No bus provided Tuesday – 2:40 - 4:00 p.m. – Bus provided Wednesday – 1:10 – 3:00 p.m. – Bus provided Thursday – 2:40 - 4:00 p.m. – Bus provided Friday – No after school study lab or bus.

Thanksgiving Break Food Boxes

Last year, our school community partnered with Redmond Nourishing Network School Break Food Box Program to provide over 25 supplemental food boxes to RMS families. The food boxes offer nutrition, sustenance, and hope for families struggling with food insecurity. With the holiday season just weeks away, we are partnering with Nourishing Network again to fill the hunger gap left when our school cafeteria doors close and free and reduced lunches are not available. The School Break Food Box Program not only provides important care and support for RMS families; it is a wonderful service opportunity for families looking for a meaningful way to serve the community this holiday season.  Consider shopping and packing a box as a family. Students can earn service hours by participating in the donation process. To defray the approximately $50 cost, consider encouraging your child to practice leadership skills by organizing family, friends, neighbors, or teams to share the cost of a box. To pledge your donation, please visit signup genius page here . The signup genius page also provides the food box drop-off location and a shopping list.  If your family could benefit from a food box, please contact  [email protected] .

Parent Education event

Based on the interest expressed by our parents, PTSA (FACE) is happy to bring to RMS a Parent education presentation about internet safety. Our kids are digital natives which means that they’ve never known a world without technology at their fingertips. The internet is a powerful learning and social tool, but it can expose our kids to mature information and dangerous people. Parents need to have a plan on how to regulate their children on using the internet safely and responsibly. We will discuss ways to keep our children safe online, to limit and monitor internet use, and to teach responsible internet behavior. Speaker : Sheri Gazitt, Teen Wise

PTSA

NEW November and December volunteer opportunities

This one-stop shopping link is used to gain volunteers for November and December events such as Parent Education, Student recognition, sorting/distributing greenery from the wreath/garland fundraiser. Other opportunities may be added, so check back often! Thanks! Register here.

Cookies & Milk Contest Starts Soon!

Grizzly Time Classes start counting up their memberships this week when your student brings home the student directory. Each class that has 100% of their students represented by PTSA memberships in their household will receive cookies. If their teacher is also a member they will receive milk. Winning classes will be recognized on the school display as well. To make this work, we need your help! Please sign up to provide cookies when requested using  this link . The sign up runs through December 31st, however, cookies will be requested weekly on Thursday as each class reaches their goal. Thank you to those who have already offered to help. Your membership team will contact you when the class you are supporting reaches their goal.

'The Snuggery'- RMS Initiative for students in need

Redmond Middle School is creating a food pantry/clothing closet for students in need of these extra resources during the school day or at home during the week. They have dubbed this room “The Snuggery”. The Snuggery is scheduled to open in November, but first we need to stock it with non-perishable food items and gently used (or new) clothing.  Redmond Middle School has asked us members if they'd like to help contribute to this initiative by donating items below so that they're available all throughout the year. Read More..

ASB

Please support the RMS ASB by purchasing Holiday Wreaths and Poinsettias. Orders need to be turned in by Friday Nov. 16 th . Items can be picked up at RMS on Tuesday Dec. 11 th  from 2 - 6 p.m.

Order Form

With the Holidays approaching, a reminder that purchases made on Amazon using this link help RMS ASB. Support the Grizzlies when you shop on Amazon!

Help RMS ASB by donating used clothing and shoes. The bin is located in the parking lot by the portables.

Fund the Grizzlies  –  Please donate to the Redmond Middle School Associated Student Body (ASB) to help fund student activities.

Community

Reminder : Brown Bag Lunch

November Brown Bag Topic: School Choice Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 12 PM - 1 PM Bring your lunch and learn. All are welcome to attend. Questions? Contact: [email protected]

Important Flyers

Feed Washington Campaign - Volunteers needed for upcoming holiday fundraiser

Feed Washington, a non-profit organization that strives to feed hungry kids in our state, is holding its annual Holiday Campaign for Pantry Packs and we need your help! Pantry Packs provides weekend food to almost 900 kids in the Lake Washington School District every week and Feed Washington wants to help this very important cause. Our grassroots fundraising effort relies on Hunger Champions from each school to spread the word about our campaign. Feed Washington creates and prepares all the materials, enabling Hunger Champions to communicate the message to their individual schools and communities via newsletters, Peachjar, social media, bulletin boards, etc.   There is no need for Hunger Champions to create anything, only reach out to their school communities, making their jobs simple, yet super important! If you can volunteer for your school, please contact Maya Vidich at  [email protected]

LWPTSA - Scholarship Basket Auction 2018

The LWPTSA Council cordially invites you to our 2018 Scholarship Basket Auction on Thursday, December 6 from 10-11 am at the LWSD Resource Center in Redmond. Auction baskets are currently on display in the Resource Center, and  you can bid now  - all of the proceeds go to scholarships. Bid on a lunch with our new superintendent, Dr. Jane Stavem! We have several spa and beauty experiences this year and lots of items by local artists and homegrown businesses - some well established like the Pro Club and Salish Lodge. Bidding must be done in person, although you can view the baskets here  .The morning of December 6 we host a festive event with complimentary coffee drinks, fantastic raffle items and a door prize for people who have invited and brought a friend! Do some holiday shopping, or just enjoy mingling with other people who value and support education. You don't have to be present to win, so swing by the district headquarters and bid when you are at Redmond Town Center. If you have questions, email  [email protected] . Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you on December 6! LWPTSA Council Auction Co-Chairs, Colette Ulloa and Debbie Ohman

LWHS- STEAM Career Pathways Night

Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers from middle and high schools across the district have come together to provide students and families with an opportunity to: - Learn about the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) course offerings at district's middle and high schools. - Speak with industry and education professionals. Join for STEAM Career Pathway Night November 14, 2018 - 6:30 - 8.30 p.m. Lake Washington High School 12033 NE 80th Street Kirkland, WA 98033

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