The Weekly Olé FAMILY EDITION
Rancho Minerva Middle School - January 22, 2021
Our Rancho Minerva family is here and ready to help!
We know you have a lot of questions.
Don't be afraid to call us and ask!
To maintain physical distancing and safety for all, please make an appointment before coming to campus. The front office is open every school day from 8 am - 12 pm, by appointment only. We want to be sure that we have someone to assist you when you arrive.
FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED BY EVERY PERSON WHO COMES ON CAMPUS.
Please call us at any time between 8am - 3:00pm for assistance.
FRONT OFFICE - (760) 631-4500
SCHOLAR HIGHLIGHT - JAZMINE HUERTA
Jazmine Huerta is an 8th grade scholar at Rancho Minerva Middle School. She recently moved from San Marcos to Vista, and she's enjoying her life as a Bull. One of Jazmine's classes is Career and Technical Education, or CTE. She loves learning photography because she, "really loves to express herself through photography. I also enjoy exploring different techniques for editing and shooting pictures. It's fun!" Her work includes her shadow photography, professional headshot, and her low-angle trees. Jazz is an outstanding student, and always puts in 100% to her assignments.
Jazmine wants to continue photography in high school, but will also pursue dance. She started dancing when she was three-years-old, and it is one of her favorite things to do. What is her advice for her fellow scholars? "My suggestion is to always try your best, and to always believe in yourself, no matter what anyone says." Her favorite food is guava, and she loves anything about the Avengers.
Weekly Update
“Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.”
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, 1/25/21.
Coffee with the Counselors - January 27
Our amazing counseling team of Mrs. Ramirez and Ms. Mayoral, are hosting their Coffee with the Counselors next week. There will be two sessions, 9 am and 5 pm. The topic will be "Preparing for High School and Beyond." They will also begin discussing all the important deadlines that our 8th grade scholars need to be aware of. We encourage our 8th grade families to attend this important session. Information will be sent out next week.
Fall Semester Ends on 1/29/21
The end of the Fall semester in NEXT FRIDAY! Please check with your scholar's Canvas page and your Parent Portal to be sure your scholar is living up to your expectations when it comes to school. The Canvas pages have all the assignments loaded and contact information for the teacher included. Please reach out to our teaching staff if you have any questions about your scholar's progress. Let's not wait until the last minute. All assignments will need to be turned in before January 27, 2021.
Materials Distribution & Pictures - February 2-4, 2021
Our school is using PTCFast.com to make signups as convenient as possible this year.
Please click the following link:
Spring 2021 Photo and Materials Distribution Sign Ups
If you do not have internet access , please send a note with requested times to Claudia Summerson or Lucia Rodriguez.
ASES Program is Offering Tutoring
ASES is now offering free tutoring for all scholars! If you have any questions, please reach out to maytelopez@vistausd.org
AM ASES - 7 - 8:30 AM
6th/7th/8th - Zoom Link
PM ASES - 3:45 - 5:45 PM
6th Grade - Zoom Link
7th Grade - Zoom Link
8th Grade - Zoom Link
Meal Distribution - Vista Virtual Changing to Wednesday-only Meal Distribution
Beginning January 27, 2021 our Vista Virtual meal distribution will be providing 7-days’ worth of meals every Wednesday at all of our existing sites. Weekly Bulk Produce: Another new feature for the Vista Virtual distribution will be the inclusion of bulk amounts of fruits and vegetables. Each week will feature a variety of fresh, seasonal produce based on seasonal availability. Keep an eye out for flyers and social media posts announcing each week’s produce. Service is available for all children 18 & under, with no forms or paperwork required.
Locations, days, and times for Vista Virtual meal distribution are as follows:
Foothill Oak Elementary now serves between 11AM - 1PM
8AM - 9AM: Roosevelt Middle School; Vista High School
11AM - 1PM: Foothill Oak Elementary School; Grapevine Elementary; Madison Middle; Maryland Elementary; Rancho Buena Vista High School; Roosevelt Middle School; VAPA; Vista High School
3PM - 4PM: Vista High School
Scholar Engagement
All RMMS scholars are expected to be engaged in school for the entire school day - even in the asynchronous times. Teachers are hosting tutoring sessions and office hours to support scholars that are struggling or missing work. MANY scholars are not taking advantage of these opportunities. Please talk to your scholar about attending these important sessions.
For the VIRTUAL schedule, see below.
VIRTUAL SCHOLAR SCHEDULE
MONDAY SCHEDULE - All classes
TUES/THURS SCHEDULE - AM - Periods 1-4
WED/FRI SCHEDULE - PM - Periods 5-8
Coffee with the Counselors - Jan 27
High School Info
Cafecito con Las Consejeras - 27 Enero
WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOUR SCHOLAR!
As we finish up the first semester, we would like to present to parents of ALL grade levels on how you can best support your scholar for success in middle school.
Next week's topic is "Preparing for High School and Beyond" and we will be going over a lot of basic but useful information about high school, career pathways, and college. We will also cover important deadlines for eighth grade parents.
Please join us next Wednesday, January 27. We will have a morning session at 9:00 a.m. and an evening session at 5:00 p.m. The Zoom links will be sent out next week. Please see the flyer above for more information. Click HERE for information about our high schools.
If you need to contact us, please see our information below or fill out the virtual counseling request form Virtual Counseling Request Form. Canvas tiles from your counselor with information and resources will be coming soon. Also, join our new Instagram account @rmmscounseling for updates and announcements!
Scholars with the last name A-L
Mrs. Ramirez
760-631-6400 ext. 64005
Scholars with the last name M-Z
Ms. Mayoral
760-631-6400 ext. 64003
CHECK YOUR PARENT PORTAL - KEEP YOUR EMERGENCY CONTACTS UPDATED!
With COVID-19 concerns, it is more important than ever that your emergency contacts are up-to-date. When we return to school, if a scholar shows any symptoms of COVID-19, we will be contacting you to pick them up immediately. This is for everyone's safety. If you are unsure about how to do update your Parent Portal in Aeries, please contact the front office for assistance. 760-631-4500
JOIN PTA AND SUPPORT OUR SCHOLARS AT RMMS!
Please use this link to get access to all the PTA flyers.
RMMS Facemasks are available for $12. Visit PTA page on RMMS website for more information.
20-21 PTA Board:
President - Ashley Tovar (click name for email)
Vice President - Ashley Doyea
Secretary - Lucia Rodriguez
Treasurer - Amanda Remmen
Looking for a job? VUSD is hiring!
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The Vista Institute for Parents (VIP) is a collaborative effort to create a system of support to engage and empower families as partners in education.
- Facilitating access to academic supports
- Prioritizing care and connection
- Building technology literacy
- Helping families effectively navigate the education system
This website is designed to provide up-to-date resources and videos, a platform to communicate with our support team and get connected to others, to learn new skills and tips for your family, and have fun with us as we all continue to grow and learn together to support our amazing Vista Unified students. This is an ever-evolving program, so if you identify something you would like to share or learn, please reach out to us today! Here's to being partners in education!
COVID Information & Updates
Public Testing Sites:
https://211sandiego.org/resources/health-wellness/covid-19-testing/
About us
Email: luciarodriguez-v@vistausd.org
Website: https://rmms.vistausd.org/
Location: 2245 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084, USA
Phone: (760) 631-4500
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RMMSBulls
Twitter: @RMMSBulls