East Middle School
Parent Newsletter: January 18th
A Note From the Principal
Dear East Middle School Students, Parents, and Guardians:
Happy Thursday! We've got some good nuts and bolts details within the newsletter, so make sure to review it!
- Our semester honor roll has been posted. Click HERE for the link on the website.
- Tomorrow is the donut/ hot cocoa fundraiser for NJHS and Polar Plunge - don't forget your "Washingtons!"
- Have you heard about the Good Neighbors, Strong Community event? Mark your calendar for February 10th. There will be guest speakers and a free lunch for the first 300 people. Interested? Check out the details and RSVP below.
- There is still time to order a yearbook through January 19th! Yearbooks are only $34. Cash or check can be brought to the office to Jaime Campbell or paid online through the district website. Her email is jaime.campbell@raypec.org or phone is 816.388.4006.
Sincerely,
Katie Campbell
Principal
East Middle School
Two Schools, One Community
Athletic and Activities
Month of January:
January 18th: Boys Basketball @ Home 4pm
January 18th: Girls Basketball v. Campbell 4pm
January 23rd: Boys Basketball @ RP South 4pm
January 23rd Girls Basketball v. RP South 4pm
January 25th Boys Basketball v. Belton 4pm
January 25th Girls Basketball @ Belton 4pm
Month of February:
February 2nd: 7/8 Speech and Debate @ Paul Kinder 3:15pm
February 2nd: Jazz Band Festival in the Flex
February 5th: Culver's Night Fundraiser to benefit STUCO and NJHS
February 9th: Speech and Debate @ Raytown 3:15pm
UMKC MS Band Festival
February 10th: Good Neighbor's Event for the district
February 13th: Band Concert 7pm
February 15th: Start of Major Savers school fundraiser campaign
February 16th: Originally a PD day for teachers but now a DAY WITH STUDENTS (make-up inclement weather day)
February 16th: Speech and Debate @ Delta Woods 3:15pm
February 19th: No school - President's Day
February 20th: No school for students, P/T conferences (scheduled from 12:00-8:00PM)
February 23rd: Speech and Debate @ Pioneer Ridge 3:15pm
Good Neighbors, Strong Community Event
Registration is now open for the Good Neighbors, Strong Community event, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Ray-Pec High School.
The daylong event is focused on resources to build a strong community. Speakers and break-out sessions will include topics related to family support, mental health, safety, healthy relationships, and bully and suicide prevention. You may attend specific presentations or come for the entire day.
Featured speakers include Dayton Moore, general manager of the Kansas City Royals; Dr. Chris Habben, president of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists; Carey Casey, Ambassador for Fathers with the National Center for Fathering; and Dr. Chris Habben, professor, marriage and family therapy.
Child care will be provided for those who register in advance. A free barbecue lunch will be provided for the first 300 registrants. The event is designed for Cass County residents. [Click here to register!]
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Resources for Parents Regarding Grades and Homework? Here Is Your One-Stop Shop!
CW/HW Link:
This is the link families can use to access the daily homework. The link to the document is on the main page of the school website. You can go there by clicking on "RPEMS Classwork/ Homework."
OR, you can go directly there using this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1g43kD3OSWtLpF0Ijyu_Na98Da_OIURa29tNLxZ_WrJQ/edit?usp=sharing
Tyler SIS:
Using the link for families on the district website. The link is under the "Parent" tab on the district website. Once there, on the lefthand side you can click on "Parent Portal (SIS)."
OR you can go directly there using this link: https://sdm.sisk12.com/RP360/apphost/TylerSis#/parent
Username and password is: Usernames and passwords were emailed out at the beginning of the year from the Help@RayPec. If you cannot remember your username and passwords, please contact Wanda Gordon @ wanda.gordon@raypec.org or 388-4000.
Teacher Ease:
Using the link for families on the district website. The link is under the "Parent" tab on the district website. Once there, on the lefthand side you can click on "Parent Portal (Teacher Ease)."
OR you can go directly there using this link: https://schoolinsight.com/common/login.aspx
Username and password is: Usernames and passwords were emailed out at the beginning of the year from the Help@RayPec. If you cannot remember your username and passwords, please contact Wanda Gordon @ wanda.gordon@raypec.org or 388-4000.
Student Agendas:
Your student has a student agenda that he/ she is suppose to be filling out daily as bellwork activities in classes. Ask your student to see the agenda from time-to-time.
PAWS Starts Up on January 24th
This is not a one-on-one tutoring support. If you are interested in having your student attend, please contact your team of teachers to coordinate it. Because of transportation needs, the deadline for this communication is noon on Tuesdays (the day prior to PAWs on Wednesdays). The list starts fresh every week, so it is important to communicate with the teachers frequently - if they haven't already reached out to you.
Our goal is for this to be a productive but fun time for the students who are attending to complete tasks and practice academics.
EMS Staff Spotlight
Who: Belinda Redwing
What: Attendance Secretary
Educational Background: Graduated 1971 Glendale High School
Personal Life: Time with our 3 Grandchildren, Love to travel, Snow Ski & Dates with my "Boyfriend" aka husband Bob.
3 Traits That Describe You: Outgoing, Friendly & LOVE interacting with people.
Personal Experience Others Should Know: Rode to Sturgis, SD & Colorado 3 times on back of husband's motorcycle.
Join Our PTA
Follow us on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RPEMSPTA/
The next PTA meeting will be on Thursday, February 1st from 7-8PM in the library.
Interested in Some RPEMS Spirit Wear? Another Order Is Around the Corner!
District Is Seeking Nominations!!!
The Ray-Pec School District is seeking nominations for the 2018 Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Employee of the Year. A banquet on April 11 will honor the award finalists.
Anyone may nominate a teacher by submitting a letter of nomination by Feb. 23. A candidate must:
- Be a full-time teacher, librarian, or counselor.
- Be returning to teach in 2018-2019 in the District.
- Have completed three or more years teaching at Ray-Pec.
- Be effective and innovative in the classroom.
For the Support Staff award, you may nominate a full-time or part-time employee who
has worked at least one year for the District. The deadline is also Feb. 23.
Examples of eligible employees include those from the following areas: accompanist, accounts payable, buildings and grounds, child care, child nutrition, crossing guards, lunch monitors, media assistants, paraprofessionals, Panther Cub Academy, payroll, safety and security, secretaries, teacher aides, and technology.
Send letters of nomination to: Ray-Pec Teacher of the Year/Support Staff Employee of the Year program, Administrative Services Center, P.O. Box 789, Peculiar, MO 64078 or to Michele Stidham, Communication Director, at michele.stidham@raypec.org or rp.update@raypec.org.
Read more: http://www.raypec.k12.mo.us/1241/TeacherSupport-Staff-Employee-of-the-Yea
17-18 School Year Grading Period Information
9-Week Progress Periods
East Middle School and South Middle School
Progress 3 (45 days)
Start: Wednesday, January 3, 2018
**Provide communication on an ongoing basis.**
End: Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Progress reports available via parent portal by marking Term 3 by Wednesday, March 21, 2018
End-of-Year Report (46 days) (End of 2nd Semester)
Start: Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Provide communication on an ongoing basis.
End: Thursday, May 24, 2018
Progress reports available via parent portal by marking Term 4 by Tuesday, May 29, 2018Check Us Out: East Middle School Website
You will continue to see changes on the website throughout the year.
RPEMS Administrative Staff
Katie Campbell
Stacy Johnson
Alexis Stark
Raymore-Peculiar East Middle School
Website: http://www.raypec.k12.mo.us/100/Raymore-Peculiar-East-Middle-School
Location: Raymore-Peculiar East Middle School, Missouri 58, Raymore, MO, United States
Phone: (816) 388-4000
Twitter: @rpemshuskies