Rice Middle School eNews
Monday, February 26, 2018
2018 Dallas Regional Science & Engineering Fair Results
The 2018 Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair was held in Fair Park, Dallas on February 24. Congratulations to all of our Rice students who participated! Rithvik Ganesh won a special award from the Dallas County Veterinary Medical Association, and Satvik Mehendra earned a scholarship from the National Space Society of North Texas Space Exploration. Aditya Panda and Izma Khurram won special awards for their projects from The Office of Naval Research.
The following students advance to the State Science Fair on March 23-24:
Rachel Mammen, Aditya Panda, Raghav Ramki, and Mark Yang earned 3rd place in their categories; Navya Ramakrishna earned 2nd place in her category; Rithvik Ganesh and Christine Yan earned 1st place in their categories. Congratulations again!
Rice News
A. Spring Open House on Monday, March 5th
Please join us for Spring Open House on March 5th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to mingle with teachers, view student work, and see what your child has been and will be studying. There is no set schedule for event. Parents may come and go as they would like. Don't forget that there will be a PTA Meeting just prior to Open House starting at 6:15 PM in the cafeteria.
B. Upcoming STAAR Testing Dates: Mark Your Calendars!
As students cannot leave the building and return later to complete a STAAR Test, please keep these upcoming testing dates in mind as you are scheduling appointments:
- April 10: 8th Grade Math and 7th Grade Writing
- April 11: 8th Grade Reading
- May 14: 6/7th Grade Math and 8th Grade Math Retake
- May 15: 6/7th Grade Reading and 8th Grade Reading Retake
- May 16: 8th Grade Science
- May 17: 8th Grade Social Studies
C. Attention all 7th graders!
If you are interested in National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), please do the following:
- Check the NJHS bulletin board at the end of the 8th grade hallway to see if your ID number is listed. This means you are eligible to join NJHS.
- All applicants must join the NJHS Application google classroom page. Class code: hg8rvsd
- Complete the application & submit it electronically on google classroom.
All applications are due by March 23rd. Incomplete applications will not be accepted! If you have questions contact Jordan Mullins jordan.mullins@pisd.edu or Maggie Jimenez margaret.jimenez@pisd.edu.
D. Attention Parents of 6th Graders,
Please read the attached letter regarding additional immunization requirements for 7th grade entry in the 2018-2019 school year.
Immunization Requirements Letter
E. Attention Parents Who Are Business Owners
Are you a business owner and would love to help volunteer at Rice? Please email Mr. Glasscock for ways you can help out.
F. Cold and Flu Prevention
Parents and students can help reduce the impact of the cold and flu season by following these simple tips:
- Get a flu shot!
- Keep your children at home for fever of 100˚F or more for 24 hours without fever reducing medication.
- Wash your hands often with warm water and soap for 20 seconds or more. Use hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs can easily enter the body this way.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Cough and/or sneeze into a tissue or your upper sleeve, not into your hand.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces at home, work, and school, especially if someone is ill.
- Practice other good health habits such as being physically active, drinking plenty of fluids, getting plenty of rest, and eating nutritious foods.
If you want more information on influenza please visit these helpful sites:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm
Texas Department of State Health Services: https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/disease/influenza/
PTA News
Proposed Slate of PTA Board Officers for 2018-19
At the PTA General Meeting on March 5, at 6:15 p.m. just prior to Open House, the Rice PTA Board will present and vote on a new slate of officers for the 2018-19 school year. The proposed members are...
- President – Alice Weaver
- 1st VP Membership – Pernille Nordstrom
- 2nd VP Programs – Sarah Quan
- 3rd VP of Ways & Means – Veena Janak
- 4th VP of Volunteers – Lisa Mendiola
- Secretary – Sailaja Attili
- Treasurer – Sandy Saraswathan
- Communications/Webmaster – Avani Choski
- Legislative Chair – Open
Available Committee Positions – Volunteers Needed
- Social Coordinator
- PE Uniforms Coordinator
- Box Top Coordinator
- Spirit Wear Coordinator
- Band Coordinator
- Copy Coordinator
- Hardship Coordinator
- Teacher Meal to Go
The board also will propose a change to the PTA standing rules to include information about a senior scholarship for Rice alumni. Several elementary schools and middle schools do this to support their former students and families who have been members of PTA.
To learn more,visit https://ricemspta.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/00020/Rice_Middle_School_PTA_ID_7401_standing_rules_proposed_changes_2018.pdf.
Please email PTA President Pernille Nordstrom at president@ricepta.org with questions or to inquire about serving.
Other PTA News:
A. Link Your Kroger Card to Rice PTA -- Did you know you can use your Kroger Plus Card to support Rice PTA? It’s easy to link. Visit https://www.kroger.com/signin?redirectUrl=/account/communityrewards/enroll to sign up with your Plus Card, and enter Rice PTA’s NPO organization number, 41811. Once you're enrolled, you'll earn rewards for Rice PTA every time you shop and use your Plus Card.
B. Send in Your Box Tops -- Clipping Box Tops is an easy way to raise money for our PTA and school. Your Box Tops earn hundreds of dollars annually for our school. Have your child bring them to the front desk and put them in a container marked Box Tops.
C. Mixed Bag Sales Still Under Way -- We’re asking our Rice families to support our Mixed Bag fundraiser. Purchase any item from the new spring catalog and Rice PTA receives 40% of the proceeds, which directly benefit school programs and our students. All items will be shipped directly to you. Check out the amazing items online and order today: http://www.mixedbagdesigns.com/Rice-Middle-School
Please like the Rice PTA Facebook page to stay informed about PTA activities!
Club News
BOTTLE CAPS of All Colors Needed!!
The Eco-Club is currently working on the Bottle Cap Project and we still need A LOT of bottle caps. Please bring All sizes and from all containers. They must be plastic and slightly washed.
Miscellaneous Information
A. Plano NJS Color Run
The three Plano National Honor Society Chapters would like to invite you to the Plano NHS 5K Color Run!!
When: Saturday, March 3rd 2018 at 10 AM
Where: Plano Senior High School
What: A fun morning of color benefiting the PISD Education Foundation CORE Store!!
Register by February 14 to receive a shirt!!
All forms must be dropped off or mailed to Plano West Senior High School.
Registration Form: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1XwAoOjQhkOGYFhwQ_GZg-SLVT8Jhakzr
Student Liability Form: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-ZIQWaKQzg_TmhaQWRDd21admt6M2NJZ0haekxERzF4ZGkw
Non Student Liability Form: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-ZIQWaKQzg_WExjcTVPblBvOFdFOVQ1VjRiV01TanlSbVU0
See the flyer posted below for more information.
Thanks,
Plano West NHS Officers
C. Dooley Dragons Senior Class of 2018
You're invited to a Senior Reception honoring you! See the picture below for more information.
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