Rice Middle School eNews
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
2020-2021 Academic Calendar Survey
Dear Families,
Plano ISD is seeking input from the community as the district begins planning the 2020-2021 academic calendar. We are requesting your feedback early in the planning process so that your input can be considered as calendar options are prepared. Thank you for taking time to let us know what is important to you in a school calendar. The survey is available online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R9XHKHF and is open through Friday, October 4, 2019.
Estimadas familias,
El distrito escolar (ISD) de Plano busca las opiniones de la comunidad mientras empieza el distrito la planificación del calendario académico para el año 2020-2021. Sus comentarios anticipados serán de importancia en el proceso de planificación: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/5MYVF7C. Esta encuesta finalizará el 4 de octubre de 2019.
Ravens Basketball Tryouts
RETURNING 8th Graders: If you have had a concussion, surgery or major injury in the last year, you will need a new physical. Otherwise, the physical we have on file will still be used for your 8th-grade year.
EVERYONE: We utilize a system called Rank One which allows you to complete required paperwork forms electronically online. All forms are available on Rank One. There are two forms that need to be turned into the coaches - physical examination form and the medical history form - before tryouts otherwise, you will not be allowed to tryout. All other forms need to be completed and submitted online. Please register online at https://planoisd.rankonesport.com. You will need your child’s school identification number to register.
Tryouts:
8th Grade Girls - Coach Cole - October 30th - November 1st - 7:00-8:15am
8th Grade Boys - Coach Behgam - October 30th - November 1st - 3:45-5:30pm
7th Grade Girls - Coach Liu - November 4th - 6th - 7:00-8:15am
7th Grade Boys - Coach Williams - November 4th - 6th - 3:45-5:30pm
Location: small and big gym
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Cole at joirdan.cole@pisd.edu
PTA News
RAVEN FEST - FALL SOCIAL
Rice PTA is excited to host Raven Fest, our fall student social. Raven Fest will be Friday, October 11 from 3:30 - 5:30. There will be games, music, food and prizes for students to enjoy after school. Students will need a ticket to attend Raven Fest. Tickets ($10 PTA members, $15 non-members) are available now on the Rice PTA Membership Toolkit site. Simply visit ricepta.org and click "Order Here" to purchase tickets. Ticket price includes all games and activities, one slice of pizza, one drink, and two snacks.
Interested in helping out at Raven Fest? Please sign up to volunteer at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044faaab29a5f94-raven1
BOX TOPS - DEADLINE OCTOBER 16
The fall Box Tops deadline is approaching, so keep clipping those Box Tops! Or, download the Box Tops for Education app and scan your receipts for an even easier way to contribute to Rice PTA. Box tops can be submitted to the front office in a baggie. Thanks for supporting Rice PTA!
REFLECTIONS 2019-2020 "LOOK WITHIN"
Rice PTA is proud to sponsor the Reflections program for 2019-2020. Reflections is a nationally acclaimed student recognition program to encourage artistic creativity in the classroom and at home. Students of all grades and abilities may participate and explore the arts based on the 2019-2020 theme: Look Within. The student or at least one person from their primary household must be a current member of the Local PTA/PTSA, so if your child is interested in participating please go to www.ricepta.org to join PTA today! Eligible students may enter any or all categories. The due date for all Reflections projects is October 30. See attached flyer for all the details.
Pink Out!
Pink Out Games:
7th Grade Football
Monday, Oct. 21st @ Williams HS - 5:30/7:00 pm
7th/8th Grade Volleyball
Monday, Oct. 21st @ Rice - 6:00/7:00 pm
8th Grade Football
Tuesday, Oct. 22nd @ Williams - 5:30/7:00 pm
AVID Tutors Needed
PISD is looking to hire part-time AVID tutors to work at various middle schools, high schools, and senior high schools around the district. Hours and days (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday) vary depending on school needs, and several positions still need to be filled at multiple schools. Please contact kristin.anderson@pisd.edu if you are interested in this opportunity.
Attention 8th Grade Parents!
Eighth-grade yearbook dedications are a great way to celebrate student successes and milestones and reflect on the person your student has become. Visit www.jostens.com/yearbookads to create your recognition ad. ALL ads MUST be paid for and created online by Friday, November 1, 2019! NOTE: RECOGNITION ADS ARE FOR 8TH GRADERS ONLY. Ads are full color. If you would like to see a sample, please visit the website OR contact Ms. Marcus with any questions or comments at haley.marcus@pisd.edu.
Prices are as listed:
- Full page: Not offered
- 1/2 page: Not offered
- 1/4 page: $75.00
- 1/8 page: $40.00
Rice Ravens Events for the Next Two Weeks
Wednesday, October 2
- 8th Grade Football - Clark Central - 5:30/7:00
- 8th Grade Volleyball - Haggard - 6:00
Thursday, October 3
- 7th Grade Volleyball - Rice - 6:00
Friday, October 4
- First Ever Rice MS Movie Night - Cafeteria - 4:00
Monday, October 7
- 7th Grade Football Game - Kimbrough - 5:30/7:00
- 8th Grade Volleyball - Willson - 6:00
Tuesday, October 8
- Pep Rally Day (2 separate pep rallies)
- 8th Grade Football Game - Kimbrough Stadium - 5:30 (Only one game due to Robinson only having one team)
Wednesday, October 9
- Orchestra Concert - Rice Gym - 6:30
Thursday, October 10
- 7th Grade Volleyball Game - Rice - 6:00
Friday, October 11
- Fall Social - Cafeteria and Gym - 3:30 - 5:30
- Staff/Student 8th Grade Volleyball Game - Gym - 3:45
Withdrawing from Rice
Attention Parents:
If a student is planning to withdraw, parents are required to call the counselor’s office three days in advance to notify counselor’s secretary. Withdrawal forms must have a parent signature for approval. Before the last day, the student will obtain forms from the counselor secretary, have the forms filled out by the teachers, return all school and library books and property, and make sure all fees are paid. After, completion of forms the counselor’s secretary will make the final decision to okay the withdrawal. Questions, call 469-752-6015.
Plano West Hockey Club News:
Varsity
Thursday, October 3rd
7:00 pm - vs Keller at Euless Starcenter
Thursday, October 10th
6:30 pm - vs Coppell at Starcenter Farmer’s Branch
JV
Sunday, October 6th
4:00pm - vs Jesuit at Richardson Starcenter
Sunday, October 13th
6:00pm - vs McKinney at Starcenter McKinney
#GOWOLFPACK
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