Week 5 coming up. A busy week is on the horizon for Crusader Nation. Please check out this week's Crusader Nation Weekly for important dates.

Have a great weekend!

CRUSADER NATION - Reuther P. R. O. U. D

Perseverance - Respect - Optimism - Unity - Diversity

Monday, September 25th

Tuesday, September 26th

Basketball vs. VanHoosen (AWAY)

Cross Country

Waldon Jamboree @ Waldon Middle School

Girls Varsity: 4:30 PM

Boys Varsity: 4:50 PM

Girls JV: 5:10 PM

Boys JV: 5:35 PM

Wednesday, September 27th

Football vs Lake Orion (Home)

Fall Fest Tailgate 2:30-4:00

Thursday, September 28th

Basketball vs. Larson (Home)

Friday, September 29th

Next Week........

Monday, October 2nd

Tuesday, October 3rd

Basketball AWAY vs. Smith

Wednesday, October 4th

Football HOME vs. Avondale

Thursday, October 5th

Basketball AWAY vs. Avondale

Parent Teacher Conferences at Reuther 3:30 - 6:30 Main Gym

Friday, October 6th

Teacher Professional Development NO SCHOOL for students

Football Night @ RHS

8th Grade Band/Orchestra @ RHS 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Cross Country Oakland County Championship @ Kensington Park 4:00 p.m.

Help make Reuther's 100% Drive the BEST year yet!

Every dollar you donate directly benefits the students who attend Reuther Middle School.

Please click the link below to donate to Reuther's 100% Drive

https://tce.me/iuUCPu

Please click the link below to donate to Reuther's 100% Drive

https://tce.me/iuUCPu

Registration deadline is October 2, 2023, at 3:30 p.m.

Spring Registration: https://tce.me/ivntht

• Join the PTSA...Attend a meeting, join and fuel our budget with your membership contribution and a One & Done fundraiser donation!
• Join a Committee...Minimal time commitment and meet new parents! (1-2 hours/month)
• Chair a Committee... Medium time commitment, meet new parents and put those leadership skills to work! (3-4 hours/month)
• Join the PTSA Executive Board...Increased time commitment, meet new parents, and share your leadership at a greater level! (5-7 hours/month)

For more information, email one of our Executive Board Members!

Amy Colwell, Vice President reutherptsavicepresident@gmail.com

Imulde Sullivan, VP Membership vpmembershipreutherptsa@gmail.com

Michelle Miller, Treasurer mailto:reuthertreasurerptsa@gmail.com

Nesreen Sabbagh, Secretary reuthersecretaryptsa@gmail.com

All meetings begin at 7:00pm.

September 14, 2023

November 9, 2023

January 11, 2024

March 14, 2024

May 9, 2024

Reuther P. R. O. U. D will replace the Crusader Code. This is an ongoing revision that we will conclude at the end of the 1st semester. Stay tuned.........

Parents no longer need to come into the school to sign in/out your student (s) if they will arrive late to school in the morning or leave early.

Students will now check-in/out through the main office using our new automated

attendance system. THIS DOES NOT EXCUSE A LATE ARRIVAL/EARLY DISMISSAL.

Parents STILL NEED TO CALL THE ATTENDANCE LINE IF YOUR STUDENT WILL BE

ARRIVING LATE FOR SCHOOL OR LEAVING EARLY.

If a student is leaving early they will remain in the front office until you pull your car to the

front of the main entrance.

Please call the attendance line and leave a detailed message as early as possible, if you are

dropping off your student(s) late to school or picking them up early within the school day. We suggest that you call as early as possible. Many telephone calls come in between 7:00 and 7:45 a.m.

· Partial day absence attendance line 248-726-4710 option #1.

· Full-day absence attendance line 248-726-4710 option #2.

Dropping off forgotten student items i.e.: Chromebook, backpack, medical forms, lunch, etc…may be left on the table inside the vestibule. Please label the item with your student’s name. It is not necessary to ring the bell. Office staff checks the table regularly. If your child is expecting you to drop off an item they are welcome to check the office in between classes.

We appreciate your partnership as we streamline this process. If you need immediate assistance for unplanned early dismissals please call the main office line at 248-726-4700.

Please see the map below for the new pick-up procedure for car riders. Car riders will now exit the building at Door 3 located near the bike racks. This is where your car must be before your student can enter your vehicle. Staff and Sergeant Simpson will be on site to assist students while they acclimate to this new procedure. If your student is a bus rider. They will exit out of the main lobby doors.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our students safe!

Please NEVER drop off or have your student get into your vehicle while you are on Auburn Road.

The map above is detailed with information to show where students should be dropped off in the morning. Please follow the directions below so that we can move traffic efficiently while keeping our students safe!

Parent Loop Drop Off Directions: To drop off your student from school, you will access the Parent Loop (in bright pink above) from Culbertson Road. Please continue to pull forward as much as possible to keep the line moving. Students should exit your car at the sidewalk anytime you are in the area indicated by the green arrows. If students wait to exit until they are in front of the entrance, the line will move very slowly and increase the back up on Culbertson and Auburn Roads. When you reach the area indicated by the orange arrows, it is appropriate to form two lanes.

Please note:

1. Students should not be exiting vehicles on Auburn Road, Culbertson Road or in the Reuther Staff/Visitor Parking Lot. The only place students should be exiting a vehicle is in the drop off loop which is accessed off of Culbertson Road.

2. Students who are walking or riding bikes must remain on sidewalks at all times. They should not be walking in the roadway or cutting through roadways for any reason.

3. If students need to cross Auburn or Culbertson, please remind them to cross at the intersection of Auburn & Culbertson where the crossing guard is there to assist.

In the event that you need to drop off an item for your student – a forgotten lunch, gym shoes, assignment, etc. – there is a new district wide procedure. In the secure entrance lobby, you will find a table with post it notes. Please label student items with your student’s name. Office staff will ensure items are delivered as soon as possible. You will not need to buzz in to the main office – the drop table will be checked each class period.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us to maintain our secure learning environment!

Homeroom is getting an upgrade. Homeroom will now be called CNAT (Crusader Nation Advisory Time)

• CNAT will focus on helping students to monitor their grades, missing work, and to develop a plan to help them improve their organization.

• CNAT will take place every day before first hour (like the old homeroom time), but will now have intentional activities built around improving student's executive functioning skills.

Lessons will also be centered around our pillars of Reuther P. R. O. U. D.

Perseverance - Respect - Optimism - Unity - Diversity

If you are interested in joining the team, please click HERE to complete the application form. Applications are due by September 1st.

The first meeting of the school year will be on Wednesday, September 6th from 6:00-8:00pm in the STEM Lab at Reuther (Room 132). Parents who signed up to be mentors will need to attend with their student.

Reuther's Athletic Director is Mr. Nick Klak (nklak@rochester.k12.mi.us)

Athletics information for the 2023-2024 school year

You must have a physical form on file with the school for the 2023-2024 school year in order to compete in athletics. Click on the following Link for physical form

Final Forms

Middle school students participating in Rochester Community Schools sports programs during the 2023-24 school year will utilize Final Forms, a centralized online system, to submit registration information and sports physical documentation.

The Michigan High School Athletic Association requires that student-athletes complete an MHSAA pre-participation sports physical. All RCS athletes must have a valid physical examination, dated April 15 or later, uploaded to Final Forms before the first day of practice or tryouts. Information can be found on the RCS website at: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/athletics/athleteregistration.

Please create a Final Forms account to access athletic registration and to upload the MHSAA physical, using this link: https://rochester-mi.finalforms.com/.

Contest Schedules

Athletic Schedules. click on VIEW SCHEDULES. Click on specific game schedule. Cross country schedule is for the most part complete and the Wrestling contest schedule is not yet posted.

Transportation

Parents are responsible for getting students to away contests and picking them up at the end of the contest.

Pay to Participate Forms Middle School Pay to Participate Contract Forms and link for how to pay online.

Free and Reduced Lunch Application Form

Even though ALL students are eligible for breakfast and lunch this year through legislation from the state of Michigan, we will still need families to fill out the Free and Reduced Lunch Application Form if you qualify for a discount in pay to participate fees for athletics.

Application for the 2023-24 school year will be available after August 15th. Free and Reduce application

Football 7 and 8

Practice will begin on Monday, August 21, 2023 at Reuther. Practice will be from 3:30-5:00 PM this week for conditioning. Please bring water and proper clothing to wear for conditioning.

Our 8th grade coaches will be Mr. Calvin Gross and Mr. Alex DiMecurio. Our 7th grade coach will be Mr. Shawn Peklo. *We may hire an additional football coach.

Questions? Please Use the Contact Information Below:

Mr. Gross—8th Grade Coach: cgross@rochester.k12.mi.us

Mr. Peklo—7th Grade Coach: speklo@rochester.k12.mi.us

Girls Basketball 7

Tryouts will begin on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Reuther’s main/aux gyms. Practice will be from 2:45-5:00 PM. Please bring water and proper clothing to wear for practice. Our coach is Ms. Tori Hawkins.

Girls Basketball 8

Tryouts will begin on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Reuther’s main/aux gyms. Practice will be from 4:00-6:00 PM. Please bring water and proper clothing to wear for practice. Our coach is Mr. Jarrod Rice.

Questions: Please Use the Contact Information Below:

Ms. Hawkins—7th Grade Coach: hawknest27@gmail.com

Mr. Rice—8th Grade Coach: jarrodrice3@gmail.com

Girls Sideline Cheer 7 and 8

Practice will begin on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 in Reuther’s Cafeteria. Practice will be from 5:30-7:30 PM. Please bring water and proper clothing to wear for practice. Our coaches are Ms. Alyssa Hall and Ms. Michelle Wesner

Questions: Please Use the Contact Information Below:

Ms. Hall: 7th Grade Coach: ahall@rochester.k12.mi.us or alyssahall214@gmail.com

Ms. Wesner: 8th Grade Coach: wesner@umich.edu

Cross Country

Cross Country is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys and girls. Practice will begin on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Meet in the auxiliary gym after school at 2:30 PM. Practice will go from 2:30-4:00 PM. Please bring water and proper clothing to wear for practice. Our coaches are Laura Duff and Hannah Schneider.

Questions: Please Use the Contact Information Below:

Mrs. Duff: Cross Country Coach 6th/7th/8th Grade lduff@rochester.k12.mi.us

Ms. Schneider: Cross Country Coach 6th/7th/8th Grade hschneider@rochester.k12.mi.us

Competitive Cheer 7 and 8

Practice will begin on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in Reuther’s Cafeteria. Practice will be from 5:30-7:30 PM. Please bring water and proper clothing to wear for practice. Our coaches are Ms. Michelle Wesner and Ms. Alyssa Hall.

Questions: Please Use the Contact Information below:

Ms. Hall: 7th Grade Coach: ahall@rochester.k12.mi.us or alyssahall214@gmail.com

Ms. Wesner: 8th Grade Coach: wesner@umich.edu

Boys Basketball 7

Practice will begin on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Reuther’s main/aux gyms. Practice will be from 4:00-6:00 PM. Please bring water and proper clothing to wear for practice. Our coach is Mr. Shawn Peklo

Boys Basketball 8

Practice will begin on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Reuther’s main/aux gyms. Practice will be from 2:30-5:00 PM. Please bring water and proper clothing to wear for practice. Our coach is Mr. Nick Klak.

Questions: Please Use the Contact Information Below:

Mr Peklo: 7th Grade Coach: speklo@rochester.k12.mi.us

Mr. Klak: 8th Grade Coach: nklak@rochester.k12.mi.us

Girls Volleyball 7

Practice will begin on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Reuther’s main/aux gyms. Practice will be from 2:30-6:00 PM. Please bring water and proper clothing to wear for practice. Our coach is Mrs. Emily Victory.

Girls Volleyball 8

Practice will begin on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Reuther’s main/aux gyms. Practice will be from 2:30-6:00 PM. Please bring water and proper clothing to wear for practice. Our coach is Mr. Kirk Gibbs.

Questions: Please Use the Contact Information Below:

Mrs. Victory: 7th Grade Coach: EmilyAVictory@gmail.com

Mr. Gibbs: 8th Grade Coach: falconsvolleyball2018@gmail.com

Wrestling 6/7/8

Practice will begin on Monday, January 29, 2024 in Reuther’s Cafeteria. Practice will be from 2:30-5:30 PM. Please bring water and proper clothing to wear for practice. Our coaches are Mr. Mark Brooks and Mr. Nick Ontiveros.

***6th graders are allowed to practice and wrestle in the meets this year!!!

Questions: Please Use the Contact Information Below:

Mr. Brooks: 6th-8th Grade Coach: mbrooks@savatree.con

Mr. Ontiveros: 6th-8th Grade Coach: nontiveros@rochester.k12.mi.us

Boys and Girls 6th-8th Grade Track

Practice will begin on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 in Reuther’s Main Gym. Practice will be from 2:30-4:30 PM Mondays through Thursdays and 2:30-4:00 PM on Fridays. Please bring water and proper clothing to wear for practice. In the beginning of the season it will be cold outside so keep arms and legs covered. We are in the process of hiring one more coach but our other coaches are…Head Coach: Mr. Nick Klak, Assistant Coaches: Ms. Hannah Schneider, Mrs. Laura Duff, Ms. Lindsey Belzyt, Mr. Mark Merlo, Mr. Calvin Gross; Volunteer Coach: Mrs. Ericka Krajewski and Ms. Melissa Swider.

***6th graders are allowed to practice and participate in meets this year!!!

Questions: Please Use the Contact Information Below:

Mr. Klak—6th-8th Grade Boys/Girls Head Coach: nklak@rochester.k12.mi.us

Ms. Schneider—6th-8th Grade Boys/Girls Assistant Coach: hschneider@rochester.k12.mi.us

Mrs. Duff—6th-8th Grade Boys/Girls Assistant Coach: lduff@rochester.k12.mi.us

Ms. Belzyt—6th-8th Grade Boys/Girls Assistant Coach: lbelzyt@rochester.k12.mi.us

Mr. Mark Merlo

Mr. Cavin Gross

All other questions may be directed to Mr. Nick Klak, Reuther Athletic Director