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No School on May 31 & Jun 1
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There will be no school on Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. Tuesday, June 1, 2021 is a no-school day for students which was originally a snow make-up day. For a quick view of all school dates, you can view the 2020-2021 LWSD Calendar.
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The end of the year is coming up and the RMS Leadership II Team wants to end this amazing school year with an outstanding talent show! The submission link and other requirements are outlined in the May 14 Grizzly Gram. Submission Deadline: Wednesday, June 2 at 11:59 PM
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Redmond High School Girls Sports
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RHS Girls Soccer Meeting
Incoming 9th Graders are invited to attend the RHS Girls Soccer Parent/Player Meeting which will take place on Thursday, May 27 at 7:30 PM online. For more information for those interested, please email smasters@lwsd.org and a link will be sent to join the online meeting.
RHS Girls Volleyball Offseason Workouts
Incoming 9th graders are invited to attend RHS Girls Volleyball Open Gym Drop-In from June 2-June 14 on Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:45-7:15 PM. RSVP is requested for each session for planning. Contact Coach Jim Hardy at jahardy@lwsd.org to RSVP or for more info. Starting June 14, the workouts will require a registration, a physical and a fee.
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RMS Library Book Return (Repeat)
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All RMS library books will be due Friday, June 4, 2021. The last day for any check out will be Friday, May 21, 2021. Any books not returned by June 4 will be automatically marked lost. Early book return is welcome.
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2021-2022 Nominated Slate of RMS PTSA Officers
| The 2021 RMS PTSA Nomination Committee is pleased to submit the following slate of nominees for the 2021-2022 RMS PTSA Board. Elections will take place at the June 8, 2021 RMS PTSA General Membership meeting.President – Allan RousselleSecretary – Julie AkhterTreasurer – Peggy JoanouVP Volunteers – Smita ThotaCo-VP Fundraising – Nomita YadavCo-VP Fundraising – Jay LippeCo-VP Enrichment – Emily JohnsonCo-VP Enrichment – Ana FeitoVP FACE – Kelly O’BrienVP Communications – Neeta CheckDirector of Staff Support – Elaine HanifanMembership Chair – Joyce LeonAll current Lake Washington Council PTSA members are eligible to become board members and are invited to recommend themselves or anyone else for any position at the next RMS PTSA General Membership Meeting. For information about a board position, please contact the Nominating Committee at nominations@rmsptsa.org. | Can you spare a few hours to ensure that our PTSA is financially sound by volunteering for the financial review committee? This review is required by WSPTA and AIM insurance and will take place in July, on a date and time the committee members arrange for themselves. Months under review will be January to June, 2021. Contact Peggy J. at treasurer@rmsptsa.org for more information or to volunteer. Thanks for considering!
| RMS Staff Delighted with Appreciation Luncheon!
| | Thanks to all of our great parents and community members that donated, the RMS Staff was treated to a lovely lunch catered by Panera Bread Co. It was great to be able to show our appreciation of the hard work the wonderful staff has put in, especially with all of the extra challenges this year. Here are some real comments from staff members:
"Thank YOU so much for the wonderful Panera lunch for RMS staff today!! We really appreciate it!"
"Thank you so much for the Panera lunch today! I miss hanging with everyone in the staff lounge on these kind of weeks."
"The sandwiches were great, and I really appreciate the effort it took to provide it for us. It was well worth the walk from the portables!"
"Just had my lunch and it was very yummy and much appreciated!!! Big shout out to PTSA for providing us lunch today."
| LAST "Donuts with Dana" This Tuesday
| Do you have questions about the end-of-school events or next school year? Join the last "Donuts with Dana" of 2020-2021 this Tuesday at 9:00 AM for the May Meeting! RMS PTSA presents "Donuts with Dana" meeting, a monthly, 30-minute virtual meeting with Principal Dana Greenberg. Parents can chat with the principal, and other parents, about various school topics from the leisure of your own home. Bring your own donuts! **Future Grizzly families are invited to join the meeting!**
Donuts with Dana: Tuesday, May 25 at 9:00 AM
Join Link on Teams: https://tinyurl.com/Donuts-With-Dana
| Spelling Bee Update: Outstanding Speller!
| | A seventh-grader from RMS recently competed along with students from more than 100 schools in the Scripps National Spelling Bee regionals competition. Sirjana K. brought fame to Redmond Middle School by placing second! Way to go, Sirjana.
| Thank You For Being a 2020-2021 PTSA Member!
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Keep Reading to Learn More about Membership Discounts Over the Summer!
Thank you for those members that joined the RMS PTSA in 2020-2021 in an unprecedented school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope you join us again in the next school year. We provide membership scholarships to families and staff members. Scholarships are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis with no application process. We want to remove financial barriers to you being more engaged in your students’ school and PTSA.
Don't forget, that members benefits and discounts can be used also during summer by visiting the WA State PTA Member Benefits page. A username and password is required to access this site. This can be found on your electronic member card that was emailed to you. If you have misplaced it, please contact membership@rmsptsa.org.
Example Discounts! Nectar Bath Treats - 30% off non sale items • Great Wolf Lodge - 30% off •
FedEx - special rates for printing • Office Depot/Office Max - savings on school supplies |
COVID-19 Update: Reopening and Masks
| Initial Design of New Senior and Community Center Get a sneak-peek into the initial concept for Redmond’s Senior & Community Center on the project’s refreshed website at redmondcommunitycenter.org
Redmond Pool Now Open
Construction of the Redmond Pool is complete, and the pool is now open with some restrictions due to COVID-19. Learn about the project and improvements at redmond.gov/Pool. | Tune into Notes from the Backpack: A PTA Podcast, which has been rated 5-stars by listeners. This National PTA podcast is designed to support busy parents who have a lot to keep up with at home and throughout the school year. Each 30-minute (or less) podcast episode offers unique perspectives from experts, parents and educator guests who will give you real-life advice and ideas you can use on timely topics such as episode 36 | Get on Board: Enhancing Parent Teacher Partnerships. Also, check out the new Healthy Minds Podcast Miniseries, just launched through the Notes from the Backpack PTA podcast.
| LWSF "Be The Bridge" Recap
| Thank you to everyone who attended and donated to our first-ever live streamed fundraiser, Be the Bridge! If you weren't able to attend, watch all of the videos we created for the event plus the celebrity drop-ins. And it’s not too late to donate and support our continued vital work in the community!
| Advocacy Submission Process Open (Repeat) | All you need is to care deeply about your issue, and be committed to being part of the solution. Any PTA member is encouraged to take action and submit an issue, resolution, or legislative principle that addresses concerns that affect children on a state-wide level. As a grassroots association, WSPTA relies on our members to provide the priorities that we will advocate for at the state level and within our communities. Learn more about our legislative priorities and the history of our advocacy efforts. The submission process is now open. The deadline for final submissions is June 1, 2021. | Parenting & Pandemic Series: Mood Challenges & Parenting May 24 & 26, 6:00-8:00 PM LWSD and Sea Mar Presenting this series. Groups will be led by mental health professionals who specialize in child and teen mental health issues. View FlyerParent Chat Topics Wednesdays 7:00 PM View the comprehensive flyer with upcoming topics. Presented by LWSF Balance in Mind | June 2: Understanding Queer Kids Today | |
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