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February 15 is a no-school day in observance of Presidents Day. For all LWSD dates, please review the LWSD 2020-2021 Calendar.There's also a change to the RMS Bell Schedule for the upcoming week. Please view the RMS Daily Bell Schedule for February 15-19. You can also navigate to https://rms.lwsd.org and click on "Remote Learning Bell Schedule" to view the schedules.
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LWSD holds an open enrollment period once each year for parents who want their children to attend a school other than their neighborhood school. Parents may apply between February 1-26 for a change to their school assignment for the 2021-22 school year for their student in grades K-12. This option is also known as an In-District Variance. Learn More
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LWSD Pathway Forward (Repeat) | PTSA Nominations Process Open!
|  | The RMS PTSA Nominating Committee is pleased to open the nominations process for 2021-2022 RMS PTSA Board of Directors! Nominate yourself or others! No experience is necessary and we enthusiastically welcome parents/guardians new to the school or community! We are looking for nominations for the office of:
President | Treasurer | Secretary | VP Volunteers | VP Communications | VP FACE | VP of Enrichment | VP of Fundraising | Director of Membership | Director of Staff Support If you or someone you know has a passion for kids and the programs that help them succeed, please consider submitting a nomination. The PTSA Board serves the RMS school community, providing programs, support, and services that might otherwise not be available to the students, families and staff in our area. We believe a great school experience for all students begins with strong partnerships! If you would like to be a part of this team or know of someone who might want to join us, please fill out the RMS PTSA Nominations Form. A print form is available upon request. All nominations are confidential. You can also nominate or get more information on any positions by sending an email to Elaine H., Meghana S., and Tracey G., at nominations@rmsptsa.org. | RMS PTSA partnered with the The Redmond Academy of Theatre Arts (RATA) to present the virtual Open Mic Night! Several RMS students expressed their inner artist individually and as a group! The entire RMS community is invited to watch the show with individual performances and a group sing-along at the end! View the RMS PTSA Open Mic Night Video Now! | PTSA General Meeting Recap | Thanks to everyone who joined the online General Meeting Tuesday, February 9! Thank you to the new volunteers who were elected to this year's Nomination Committee! Other highlights included:
• Overview of the student-driven RMS Library Purchasing Committee! •
Math Club has over 72 students participating in math competitions!
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Spelling Bee Finals took place online for the first time! Winner to go to Regionals in March!
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Online game room available after school during breaks!
| The joint RMS and Mann PTSA Enrichment Team will be sponsoring the Rainy Day Dinner Club: March Into Spring Class. Each week results in a dinner to feed a family of 4-6. Cost: $150 for 5 weeks Dates: March 2-31, Tuesdays 3:45-5:15 PM or Wednesdays 3:30-5 PM. For More Information, visit the class details webpage.
| A Little "Love" for RMS Staff
| In honor of the hard work they've been doing, RMS PTSA put together small Valentine's treat boxes for teachers and staff. They were delivered to the school last week in the hopes that they can be picked up from internal mailboxes over the next few weeks. We LOVE our wonderful staff!
| Fence Message: Teachers are Heroes!
| The new fence message speaks for itself. "Teachers Are Heroes!" We have incredible teachers at RMS! Take a look at all of the images of changing messages to our wonderful staff by visiting the RMS PTSA Fence Messages webpage. This Valentine's Day, feel free to email your student’s favorite teacher(s) and staff and let them know how much their efforts have made a difference in this strange remote-learning world we live in. | Just a reminder to us all, PTAs serve every child across America! PTAs are serving 13.8 million students in the U.S. PTA Schools Defy Popular Stereotypes 7.8 million (57%) are Students of Color 3.9 million (28%) are Hispanic Students 2.1 million (16%) are Black Students 1.7 million (13%) are Asian/Other Students 5.8 million (43%) are White Students. We urge you to visit the National PTA Presence of PTA site for more interesting data points and infographics.
| Attention 8th Grade families! Be a part of YOUR Redmond High School PTSA! We are looking for amazing community members to join our RHS PTSA for the 2021-2022 school year. Are you passionate about advocating for our students and helping to create programs and events that help them succeed? Do you enjoy being a part of the school community and helping to shape our student's experience at RHS? Please consider submitting your name or the name of someone you think would be a great fit as a nominee for the 2021-2022 Redmond High School PTSA Board of Directors. If you would like to be a part of this team, please send an email to Nominating Committee at nominations@redmondhsptsa.org.
| Send Staff a Valentine: Deadline Extended! | Deadline Extended to February 14! Do you know a teacher or staff member who deserves a Valentine? We think you do! So this Valentine's Day, for a small donation, we'll put their name and who it's from on our Wall of Love, send them a keepsake postcard, or mail them a heart-filled lapel pin. All funds raised by this campaign benefit the important work of the Lake Washington Schools Foundation. Place your order at www.lwsf.org/valentine or view the flyer. | Seeking Volunteers for City Commissions: Explore the exciting opportunities to become a volunteer member of the Redmond Arts & Culture Commission or the Parks & Trails Commission. Apply by February 15, 2021. Learn MoreInput Needed for Future Vision of Redmond: Let us know what’s important to you about the design of new buildings in Downtown and Overlake. Take this brief questionnaire that will guide the City in creating Redmond's future vision. Learn MoreHelp Design the New Redmond Senior and Community Center: Plan to join a virtual meeting on February 24 and meet the design team, review space options, ask questions, and learn more about the process. Let your voice be heard! Learn More | Emotional Readiness to Return to School Tuesday February 16, 7:00-8:00 PM. Presented by Blackwell and Rockwell PTA. Zoom Registration or View Flyer / Spanish FlyerSpanish Youth Mental Health Workshops: Register at https://www.lwsf.org/youthmentalwellness
Febrero 16, 6:30 PM: Consejería De Salud Mental Para Jóvenes y Derechos De Los PadresMarzo 2, 7:30 PM: ¿Que Tipo De Madre/Padre Eres?Healthy Teen Relationships Wednesday, February 17 This is a LWSF Balance In Mind event. Please visit https://www.lwsf.org/youthmentalwellness for more information.Unconscious Bias and How It Impacts Our Lives February 18 12:00 PM LWPTSA Council's Lunch and Learn Thursday. GoTo Meeting Link or View FlyerFeed Your Soul Friday, February 19, 5:00 PM. Part of the "Self Care" series from LWPTSA Council and LWSD. Learn MoreFree Screening of Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety Feb 25 & 26 Get free tickets at lwsf.org/angst. View FlyerFree Virtual Gardening Classes Learn from regional experts how to create gardens that are beautiful, sustainable, and water efficient. Classes are scheduled for March and April and are presented by the Cascade Water Alliance. Registration is free. Learn More | |
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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. Unsubscribe from this list
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