RTMS Review
May 2023

Important Dates
- May 2 - Board of Education Meeting
- May 4 - PTC Dine & Share at MOD Pizza
- May 8 - Start of Staff Appreciation Week
- May 9 - 5th Grade Parent Night
- May 10 - PTC Meeting
- May 15-19 - Last week of after school LRC hours
- May 21 - RTSD26 Chicago Dogs Game
- May 23 - 8th Grade Dance
- May 26 - 8th Grade Graduation (JHHS) starting at 7:00 (students must arrive by 6:30)
- May 30 - 6th & 7th Grade Class Picnics
Please click on this link to see the 2022-23 District Calendar.
Dear RTMS Families,
It's hard to believe it, but May has arrived (though a bit cold and dreary), and we are officially in the "home stretch." With end of the year concerts, sports events, and the wrapping up of academic units, we know that we have so much to look forward to, and that we can definitely end strong! Please continue to encourage your students to keep up with their work during this last month, and to be proud of the effort that they put in. The month of May always goes by in a flash, so take a moment to help your student double check their upcoming assignments, tests, and projects so that they are confident with their last month of school work.
Our 8th graders are going through many "lasts" with RTSD26, and we can feel the excitement in the air for the next chapter of their lives. We are looking forward to their graduation week, which is full of so many fun and memorable activities. Please do not hesitate to reach out to any of their teachers or the front office if you have any questions, or if we can assist you in any way.
In partnership,
Mary Krall-Meske
Principal
6th Grade Dental Forms
April Students of the Month
We were very excited to present our April Students of the Month with their medals during lunch times this week! Congratulations to:
6th Grade
Academic (Core) - Carlos Q.
Academic (Encore) - Gia F.
Character - Audrey G.
School Pride/Spirit - Megan P.
7th Grade
Academic (Core) - Tanvi S.
Academic (Encore) - Jordan J.
Character - Everett G.
School Pride/Spirit - Jack M.
8th Grade
Academic (Core) - Audrina D.
Academic (Encore) - Blayke V.
Character - Andrew A.
School Pride/Spirit - Amelia M.
Block Schedule Survey
New & Returning Student Registration
All families are able to register their students for the 2023-2024 school year. This is required for all students.
Start the registration process NOW if you haven't already! Find the steps outlined on our district's webpage, or by clicking HERE to get started.
PTC Updates
Mod Pizza Fundraiser!
May 4th 10:30am-10:00pm
Receive 20% of all digital and in-store fundraiser sales on May 4, 2023 by visiting the restaurant and showing your fundraiser flyer or mentioning the fundraiser at checkout, or ordering online with the digital coupon code on the day of the fundraiser.
Use this link for more info and to access the flyer!
Boxtops
If you still collect box tops, please use this link to find out how you can download the app to further help our school with extra funds!

Link Together
See below for links to the April/May Link Together newsletter.
Three community highlights:
- Free Narcan Training hosted by Link Together and Stand Strong
- Drug Take Back information promoting DEA National Take Back Day (new materials and more sites!)
- Glenbard Parent Series with several great webinars available, sponsored by Link Together

Jack Kent Cooke Foundations
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is dedicated to advancing the education of exceptionally promising students who have financial need. Since 2000, the Foundation has awarded almost
$250 million in scholarships to nearly 3,200 students from 8th grade through graduate school, along with comprehensive academic advising, career pathway counseling and other support
services. The Foundation has also provided $125 million in grants to organizations that serve such students.
Please use the links below to learn more about this opportunity for current 7th grade students.
Young Scholars Program Profile
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How to Contact Us
Our main office number is 847-298-1750.
Main office
Elia Esparza-Viveros: eesparzaviveros@rtsd26.org
Jessica Escutia: jescutia@rtsd26.org
Lindsay Veller (nurse): lveller@rtsd26.org
Administration
Principal, Mary Krall-Meske:
mkrall@rtsd26.org or 224-612-7600
Assistant Principal, Kyle Henkel:
khenkel@rtsd26.org or 224-612-7601