Rice Middle School eNews
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Fall Pictures: Attention Parents
Dear Parents/Guardians of 6th and 7th Grade Students:
Picture retakes are scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2019. Anyone who purchased a package but wants a retake should bring the package back and take a retake picture. Anyone in grades 6 & 7 who was absent on the original picture day or who started at Rice MS after the first picture day, has an opportunity to have a picture taken and order pictures. However, pictures must be pre-ordered. To do so, please follow the directions below.
To order pictures:
- Visit mylifetouch.com
- Enter: TX119026Q1
- Order your desired package
Dear Parents/Guardians of 8th Grade Students:
Lifetouch, the company responsible for students’ annual school pictures, discovered that the 8th grade pictures taken back in September had a blue tint to them, which was the result of a technical issue with the camera used to take those pictures. As a result, on Thursday, October 10, 2019, picture retake day, Lifetouch is going to re-photograph all 8th graders to ensure that the students have good photographs for the yearbook.
For those of you who ordered pictures in September, you will receive a replacement package at no additional expense. If you still have the original pictures you ordered, please send those back with your child on picture retake day.
For those parents of 8th graders who would like to place an order, you may do so by following the instructions below. Remember, pictures must be pre-ordered.
To order pictures:
- Visit mylifetouch.com
- Enter: TX119026QQ1
- Order your desired package
Ravens Basketball Tryouts
RETURNING 8th Graders: If you have had a concussion, surgery or major injury in the last year, you will need a new physical. Otherwise, the physical we have on file will still be used for your 8th-grade year.
EVERYONE: We utilize a system called Rank One which allows you to complete required paperwork forms electronically online. All forms are available on Rank One. There are two forms that need to be turned into the coaches - physical examination form and the medical history form - before tryouts otherwise, you will not be allowed to tryout. All other forms need to be completed and submitted online. Please register online at https://planoisd.rankonesport.com. You will need your child’s school identification number to register.
Tryouts:
8th Grade Girls - Coach Cole - October 30th - November 1st - 7:00-8:15am
8th Grade Boys - Coach Behgam - October 30th - November 1st - 3:45-5:30pm
7th Grade Girls - Coach Liu - November 4th - 6th - 7:00-8:15am
7th Grade Boys - Coach Williams - November 4th - 6th - 3:45-5:30pm
Location: small and big gym
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Cole at joirdan.cole@pisd.edu
PTA News
RAVEN FEST - FALL SOCIAL
Raven Fest is this Friday, October 11 from 3:30 - 5:30 at Rice! Join us for tons of fun including pizza, snacks, gaga ball, a photo booth, graffiti wall, music and more! Also come out to cheer on your friends and your favorite teachers in the annual Staff vs. Students volleyball game! Online ticket sales ($10 PTA members, $15 nonmembers) are available now through Wednesday, October 9 on the Rice PTA Membership Toolkit site. Ticket price includes all games and activities, one slice of pizza, one drink, and two snacks. Tickets will also be sold at school during lunch on Thursday and Friday of this week for $15, cash only. Additional food and drink tickets will be available for purchase (cash only) at the event. Don't miss out on the fun!
Interested in helping out at Raven Fest? Please sign up to volunteer at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044faaab29a5f94-raven1
BOX TOPS - DEADLINE OCTOBER 16
The fall Box Tops deadline is next week, so please send in those Box Tops! Or, download the Box Tops for Education app and scan your receipts for an even easier way to contribute to Rice PTA. Box tops can be submitted to the front office in a baggie. Thanks for supporting Rice PTA!
DONUTS WITH DAD
Join us for donuts, juice and coffee in the Rice cafeteria on Friday, October 25 at 7:30! All students are welcome to bring their dad, grandpa, uncle, or other adult for this special event!
REFLECTIONS 2019-2020 "LOOK WITHIN"
Rice PTA is proud to sponsor the Reflections program for 2019-2020. Reflections is a nationally acclaimed student recognition program to encourage artistic creativity in the classroom and at home. Students of all grades and abilities may participate and explore the arts based on the 2019-2020 theme: Look Within. The student or at least one person from their primary household must be a current member of the Local PTA/PTSA, so if your child is interested in participating please go to www.ricepta.org to join PTA today! Eligible students may enter any or all categories. The due date for all Reflections projects is October 30. See attached flyer for all the details.
Pink Out!
Pink Out Games:
7th Grade Football
Monday, Oct. 21st @ Williams HS - 5:30/7:00 pm
7th/8th Grade Volleyball
Monday, Oct. 21st @ Rice - 6:00/7:00 pm
8th Grade Football
Tuesday, Oct. 22nd @ Williams - 5:30/7:00 pm
Half Gallon Milk Cartons & Paper Shopping bags
MSA is collecting shopping paper bags (clean and folded) for the local IACC food bank which serves around 50-70 families every Saturday. We will collect all year round.
We have a box in our recycling center (picture attached) or send to Room 817.
Thank you
Attention 8th Grade Parents!
Eighth-grade yearbook dedications are a great way to celebrate student successes and milestones and reflect on the person your student has become. Visit www.jostens.com/yearbookads to create your recognition ad. ALL ads MUST be paid for and created online by Friday, November 1, 2019! NOTE: RECOGNITION ADS ARE FOR 8TH GRADERS ONLY. Ads are full color. If you would like to see a sample, please visit the website OR contact Ms. Marcus with any questions or comments at haley.marcus@pisd.edu.
Prices are as listed:
- Full page: Not offered
- 1/2 page: Not offered
- 1/4 page: $75.00
- 1/8 page: $40.00
Rice Ravens Events for the Next Two Weeks
Monday, October 7
- 7th Grade Football Game - Kimbrough - 5:30/7:00
- 8th Grade Volleyball - Willson - 6:00
Tuesday, October 8
- Pep Rally Day (2 separate pep rallies)
- 8th Grade Football Game - Kimbrough Stadium - 5:30 (Only one game due to Robinson only having one team)
Wednesday, October 9
- Orchestra Concert - Rice Gym - 6:30
Thursday, October 10
- 7th Grade Volleyball Game - Rice - 6:00
Friday, October 11
- Fall Social - Cafeteria and Gym - 3:30 - 5:30
- Staff/Student 8th Grade Volleyball Game - Gym - 3:45
Withdrawing from Rice
Attention Parents:
If a student is planning to withdraw, parents are required to call the counselor’s office three days in advance to notify counselor’s secretary. Withdrawal forms must have a parent signature for approval. Before the last day, the student will obtain forms from the counselor secretary, have the forms filled out by the teachers, return all school and library books and property, and make sure all fees are paid. After, completion of forms the counselor’s secretary will make the final decision to okay the withdrawal. Questions, call 469-752-6015.
Jasper Jazz Fundraiser
This week eat more chicken during Chic-fil-A fundraiser
4-9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 at Spring Creek/Coit
Dine in, drive thru, mobile order or carryout at the Chic-fil-A on Oct. 10, and they will donate a percentage of their sales to the Jasper Jazz. Don’t forget to mention “Jasper Jazz” when ordering!
Plano West Hockey Club News:
Plano West Hockey Club News:
Varsity
Thursday, October 10th
6:30pm - vs. Coppell at Starcenter Farmer’s Branch
Thursday, October 17th
8:00pm - vs. Richardson/Rockwall at Starcenter Plano
JV
Sunday, October 13th
6:00pm - vs McKinney at Starcenter McKinney
Sunday, October 20th
6:15pm - vs. Allen at Starcenter Plano
#GOWOLFPACK
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