The STORM Report
November 10, 2021
RIDGELINE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Craig Curry, Principal
Anthony Quichocho, Assistant Principal
& Athletic Director
10605 Carter St. SE
PO Box 476
Yelm, WA 98597
Phone: 360-458-1100 Fax: 360-400-1256
Successful ~ Trustworthy ~ Organized ~ Respectful ~ Motivated
Schedule Fall Conferences Today
Fall Parent Conferences will be on November 22, 23, and 24. Fall Conferences will be virtual by Zoom meetings and will be scheduled directly through Skyward. Parents will sign up in Skyward for 15-minute blocks (10 minutes for each conference, 5 minutes for transition) with each teacher of your choice.
We ask that parents prioritize 3 classes for which they most want to attend a conference and schedule those 3 conferences first. Parents may choose to attend more or less than 3, but first schedule with the 3 teachers with whom you most want to meet. If there are additional openings you can attend, then schedule with other teachers as needed. If you are unable to attend, or there are no available meeting times with the teacher you would like to meet with, then please email that teacher or visit them during one of their three office hours the week following Thanksgiving break.
Your meeting with each teacher will be a maximum of 10 minutes. During this time, teachers will share current progress, positive observations about your child, and areas for growth and improvement. It will also be a time for you to ask questions and provide information about your child that may help teachers to further build strong student-teacher connections and relationships. If you are in need of a meeting longer than 10 minutes with a specific teacher, counselors will be available to schedule that meeting at a later date. See contact information for counselors below:
- Ms. Keller (student last name A-Li) 360-400-0916, email: melanie_keller@ycs.wednet.edu
- Ms. Jansen (student last name Ll-Z) 360-400-0914, email: stacey_jansen@ycs.wednet.edu
Be sure you know your Skyward login and password. If you need help retrieving this information, please contact the front office at 360-458-1100.
If one or more of your child’s teachers are not available during your available times, please email them to set up a time after Thanksgiving break.
We encourage all parents to have their children attend the conference Zoom meetings, as having students present makes conferences more productive. We look forward to seeing parents and students on November 22, 23, and 24.
Conference scheduling will close on Monday morning, November 22 at 8:00am. If a conference time needs to be changed, added or re-scheduled, please email that teacher individually.
After meeting with teachers at conferences, you will be directed to links to complete a parent survey on your conference and school experience. Fall Family Survey will be emailed and can also be found on our website.
A Book Fair will be available to students during school hours in the Library and online to parents November 19 - 24. Visit the Virtual RMS Book Fair by visiting our website at https://www.ycs.wednet.edu/rms and select Book Fair.
RMS Fall Book Fair - November 19 - 24
Support our school and help your student discover new books, favorite characters, complete series, and more! You'll love the fun new option to shop for Book Fair exclusives directly from the interactive booklist and enjoy free shipping on book-only purchases over $25. Every purchase benefits our school and helps develop a love of reading.
Fall Book Fair will be available to students during school hours, November 19 - 24, 2021. Parents can visit the Virtual RMS Book Fair by clicking on the link below:
RMS Virtual Fall Book Fair and QR Code.
Book Fair Contact: Marjie Hicks (360.458.1100)
New RMS Community Outreach Specialist
Hello Ridgeline Families!
My name is Haylee Bratcher and I am the new community outreach specialist here at Ridgeline Middle School.
I grew up locally in Olympia and have spent most of my life in this community. I recently graduated from the University of Washington with my BA in Psychology. It was there that I discovered my passion for helping others and working to resolve matters within my own community.
In my spare time I enjoy exploring the beautiful PNW with my two dogs Roo and Baloo. We have road tripped all over the country, but nothing compares to the scenery we have in Washington state.
I am so grateful to be a part of this team here at RMS and cannot wait to start offering my support to all students and families. I’m excited to meet everyone and please do not hesitate to reach out!
Haylee Bratcher
Community Outreach Specialist
Ridgeline Middle School
360.458.6121
MILITARY CONNECTION
Yelm Community Schools partners with the Department of Defense (DoD) to support our military families and students through several grants totaling $2.5 million. These additional funds benefit all students. Each year the district needs to report to the DoD the number of military-connected students in the district. The more military-connected families we can identify the more likely DoD is to continue funding these grants.
We are asking all military-connected families to either contact their school's office and let them know your military connected status or you can log in to Family Access to update your military status.
Mark your Calendar:
November 17: 1 Hour Late Start
November 19 - 24: Fall Book Fair
November 15: Winter Sports Begin
November 19: End of Term 1 - Record's Day - (Half Day - Early Release)
November 22—24: Fall Conference Days ~ These are each half days—School hours will be from 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (Online Conference Scheduling is Open)
November 25 - 26: No School ~ Thanksgiving Break
PARENTS: Opt in for Text Messages - Text YES to 67587
Thank you to our school-community business partners!
We want express our gratitude for the continued support from our wonderful school and community business partners. This support has played a key role in the success of our students and makes such a difference in their lives.
WE APPRECIATE YOU SO MUCH!
RIDGELINE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Office Professionals:
Kim Gosney, Principal's Secretary
Carli Byrer, ASB and Athletics
Beckie Whited, Registrar and Attendance
Counselors:
Melanie Keller, (Students with last name beginning A-Li)
Stacey Jansen, (Students with last name beginning Ll-Z)
RMS Tech Help Desk/Library Technician:
Marjie Hicks, Email: marjie_hicks@ycs.wednet.edu
Phone: 360.458.1100
Fax: 360.400.1256
Newsletters are always available online at www.ycs.wednet.edu/ridgeline
Email: craig_curry@ycs.wednet.edu
Website: www.ycs.wednet.edu/rms
Location: 10605 Carter St. SE Yelm, WA 98597
Phone: 360-458-1100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YCSnews
Twitter: @Ridgeline_MS
Nondiscrimination Statement
Yelm Community Schools does not discriminate in any programs, activities or employment opportunities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights: Julie Mondry, 360-458-1900, julie_mondry@ycs.wednet.edu; Title IX Coordinator: Lisa Cadero-Smith, 360-458-6120, lisa_cadero-smith@ycs.wednet.edu; and 504 Coordinator: Shannon Powell, 360-458-6124, shannon_powell@ycs.wednet.edu. Address: 107 First St N, PO Box 476, Yelm, WA 98597.