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UPCOMING EVENTS AT A GLANCEJune 10 Friday - RMS PTSA Volunteer Appreciation Party, 5pmJune 13 Monday - RMS Fun Day (volunteer)June 14 Tuesday - 8th Grade Celebration (volunteer)
June 16 Thursday - Laptop Roll-In (volunteer)
June 16 Thursday - 8th Grade Promotion, 7pm (volunteer)
June 17 Friday - Last Day of School, 1/2 Day
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You're Invited to the Volunteer Appreciation Party!
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Are you a parent/guardian, student, staff or community member who HAVE volunteered or WILL volunteer any time this year at RMS? Then come join the Redmond Middle School PTSA for a Volunteer Appreciation Party for all the hard-working people out there that make our organization great...in other words, YOU! Bring a friend or family! The RMS PTSA Board of Directors would really like to show how much we love our volunteers and to, of course, have some fun!When: Friday, June 10 5:00 PM
Where: Anderson Park Picnic Shelter
7802 168th Avenue NE (map)
Stay for a while or just a little, as your schedule allows! The event starts at 5:00pm at Anderson Park Picnic Shelter and goes until whenever the last person leaves! Hopefully, the weather will cooperate and we'll enjoy some early summer weather!
We will have some snacks available for attendees, but we've heard that some people might want to demonstrate their culinary skills. If this describes you, feel free to bring some treats that you can share. We look forward to any delicious creations! And as we strive to be an environmentally-friendly organization and reduce our carbon footprint as much as possible, we ask that you bring your eco-friendly bottle for water refills.
We hope to see you all there!
IF ATTENDING, PLEASE RVSP HERE BY JUNE 8!https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CAAAD2BA7F8C52-appreciation
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Volunteer for End-of-Year School Events!
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RMS FUN DAY, JUNE 13 - NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Help distribute popsicles to all RMS students in classrooms to let our kiddos have some last-minute fun in school; a crowd-pleaser event for sure! You may also be asked to help with crowd control and setup/cleanup.Sign up Now: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CAAAD2BA7F8C52-studentfun8TH GRADE CELEBRATION, JUNE 14 - NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Help make this a memorable event for outgoing 8th Graders this year. Please sign up to setup, clean and reset the cafeteria, pass out popcorn and ice cream to students, and potentially help with Yearbook distribution!Sign up Now: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CAAAD2BA7F8C52-studentfun
LAPTOP ROLL-IN, JUNE 16 - NEED A FEW MORE PEOPLE
Laptop roll-in to students will occur during the school day on Thursday, June 16. RMS is need of parent/guardian volunteers to make sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently. If you are willing to help out, please sign up via the Signup Genius link below for one or more 2-hour slots.
Sign Up Now: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CAAAD2BA7F8C52-laptop18TH PROMOTION CEREMONY, JUNE 16 - NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Help pass out yummy cupcakes to students and families in the evening after the ceremony. You may be asked to help with crowd control and clean up. 6th & 7th grade parents, please consider signing up for this event to make it easier for families to be with their 8th grade students on this special promotion day!Sign up Now: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CAAAD2BA7F8C52-studentfun----------------------------------------
Please remember that you must be an APPROVED LWSD Volunteer. If you're not already, please fill out the LWSD Volunteer Application with Raptor Technologies as soon as possible to give the approval process enough time to complete. COVID protocols dictate that volunteers must have proof of vaccination, but masks are up to the individual. Thank you so much for your time and support! Please feel free to send this link to other RMS families to find out if they can volunteer!
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RMS Student in Scripps Spelling Bee!
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RMS's very own Sirjana K. placed 49th out of the top 234 spellers in the nation on June 1/June 2 in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C.! This is an amazing achievement, as Scripps estimates that 11 million students and 25,000 schools participate across the country each year. Congratulations to Sirjana on a fabulous run!
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May 16 General Meeting Recap
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Thanks to everyone who joined our last (and the FIRST in-person & remote) General Meeting Monday, May 16! Please view the May 16 General Meeting Minutes, to see what was discussed. A great big welcome and thank you to the new volunteers who were elected to next year's RMS PTSA Board!
Co-President – Julie AkhterCo-President – Aspen WhiteSecretary – Karen HernanVP Volunteers – CJ JimenezCo-VP Fundraising – Nomita YadavCo-VP Fundraising – Jay LippeStaff Support Director – Kelly O'BrienTreasurer – Open
VP FACE – Open
VP Enrichment – Open
VP Communications – Open
Membership Director – Open
There are many positions still open and there's still time for you to become part of the Board! We encourage anyone who is interested to go for our most needed position: TREASURER. If you're interested, please contact board@rmsptsa.org to get more information!
Also, thank you to Redmond Mayor Angela Birney for speaking at the event and providing very useful information about upcoming events and programs in the city!
Please remember, everyone is welcome, members and non-members to all of our meetings! If you'd like to learn more about PTSA meetings, please visit the RMS PTSA Meetings webpage which will be updated soon for the new school year.
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Bear Tracks Awarded Outstanding Newsletter!
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RMS PTSA has placed Bronze in the 2021-2022 Washington State PTA Awards of Excellence for Outstanding Newsletter! The Local PTA and Council Awards of Excellence Awards Program recognizes PTAs whose level of effort in specific areas help them make a difference in their community.THERE WILL BE NO BEAR TRACKS IN 2022-2023, unless you volunteer! The RMS PTSA does not have a Newsletter Editor for next year. PLEASE VOLUNTEER NOW! Help keep our families and community connected by sharing the activities news from the PTSA. At an interval of your choice, but no more than once every two weeks, you would create and publish a newsletter by compiling articles submitted by PTSA, staff, and clubs. The work can be done from home, completely on-line, and the schedule has flexibility since the newsletter can be written ahead at your convenience and sent at a scheduled time. The submission and publication process has been streamlined so it is very easy to understand and use! Please email communications@rmsptsa.org if you are interested or have any questions.
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For 8th grade students:
* The Trip to the Family Fun Center has been cancelled due to the impacts of COVID. However, RMS is replacing it with an in-school field trip “Movie Afternoon.” There will be lots of treats and students will get to select a movie and hang out together on Tuesday, June 14. There will be no cost for this event.
* On June Thursday, June 16, from 7:00-8:00 PM, 8th grade students and their families are invited to attend an evening that will honor their time in middle school and promote students to 9th grade. Due to size limitations, students may only bring 1 or 2 family members with them. Doors will open at 6:15. Cake will be served afterwards.
For All Students
* RMS Fun Day will take place on Monday, June 13 at the end of the school day. Popsicles will be passed out to students!
* Student laptops will be turned in on Thursday, June 16. Students will need to bring their laptop, stylus, and charger to school on that day and will turn in their laptops during their English class.
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RMS has many coats, lunchboxes and water bottles left all over school. Students are encouraged to check our lost and found (located in the cafeteria) but also ask parents/guardians to take a peek if your student is missing something. Please note that after June 17, anything left at RMS will be donated.
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Summer ORCA Youth Pass (Repeat)
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Effective immediately, students in grades 8-12 can sign-up for a FREE Summer Youth ORCA Pass from King County Metro. The free transit pass is available for students in grades 8-12 who are qualified for Free or Reduced-Price Lunch. The Summer Youth ORCA Pass is good for unlimited rides on all local transit including any bus, the Sounder train, Link light rail, streetcar, Water Taxi and more. For more information on the program please visit the Summer Youth ORCA Pass website.
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Derby Days July 8, 9
Redmond Derby Days is happening this summer! It's a free summer event celebrating the Redmond Community and takes place Friday and Saturday, July 8 & 9! Come join the community to enjoy the Grand Parade, craft fair, food trucks, and more! Check out https://redmondderbydays.com for more information.
Redmond Pop Up Blood Drive (Repeat)
Bloodworks Northwest needs 1,000 donors daily to keep Pacific Northwest hospitals stocked. Appointment for blood donations are available on July 20, 21, and 22. Book a donation appointment. | Join the Eastside Climate Action Challenge Today! (Repeat)
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Did you know that 40% of U.S. climate emissions come from basic household activities? The great news is that now more than ever, there are simple ways for you to take action, save money, and make a real difference. Learn more and take the Eastside Climate Action Challenge today! Explore actions on your own, start a team, or join other RMS families in the "Redmond Middle School" community group run by our Grizzly Green Team! To view short, educational, kid-friendly videos on the science and solutions of climate change, check out the PBS Global Weirding Series. For a more comprehensive understanding, check out Project Drawdown's Climate Solutions 101, a 1.5 hour webinar series. | Film Screening of "My Ascension" A feature length documentary that chronicles Emma's Benoit's inspiring journey and quest to walk again after a suicide attempt. This documentary is available watch online from June 3 to June 7. View FlyerONGOING:LWSD/Evergreen Parent Group Join social workers to discuss different topics related to teen mental health. Select Thursdays from 6:00-7:00 PM. View Flyer Find Your Fit Workshops Applying to college can be confusing and lengthy process. Join Mary Pat O’Neil of True Fit College Counseling at these free and interactive Find Your Fit workshops at LWSF.org/our-work/find-your-fit. Parent Chat Topics Twice a Month on Wednesdays 7:00 PM Talk with mental health professionals and other parents in a safe and supportive environment.https://www.lwsf.org/events/parent-chatParent Resource Center Check out Balance in Mind's new online Parent Resource Center, filled with information about mental health conditions, webinar recordings, and contact information for local mental health and parenting support organizations. | |
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Bear Tracks Newsletter is produced by RMS PTSA as a benefit to the Redmond Middle School Community. Bear Tracks is edited by Neeta C. Please submit articles via the Bear Tracks Online Submission Form. Articles are due on Thursdays, by 5:00 PM for publication the following Sundays. If you have any questions, please email beartracks@rmsptsa.org. | You received this email because you are part of the Redmond Middle School Community. You may unsubscribe at any time.
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