Rice Middle School eNews
Monday, September 23, 2019
Rice Ravens Football--Live and On Demand this Week!
PISD Broadcast Schedule
Live and On-demand viewing of PISD football games of the week can be viewed at www.planoitv.com
This week's games:
- Tuesday 7:00 pm: Frankford vs Rice
- Thursday 5:30 pm: Plano West JV vs Plano Senior JV
- Friday 7:00 Live Internet Radio: Plano West vs Plano Senior
Video broadcast available 30 minutes after the game has concluded.
2020-2021 Academic Calendar Survey
Dear Families,
Plano ISD is seeking input from the community as the district begins planning the 2020-2021 academic calendar. We are requesting your feedback early in the planning process so that your input can be considered as calendar options are prepared. Thank you for taking time to let us know what is important to you in a school calendar. The survey is available online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R9XHKHF and is open through Friday, October 4, 2019.
Estimadas familias,
El distrito escolar (ISD) de Plano busca las opiniones de la comunidad mientras empieza el distrito la planificación del calendario académico para el año 2020-2021. Sus comentarios anticipados serán de importancia en el proceso de planificación: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/5MYVF7C. Esta encuesta finalizará el 4 de octubre de 2019.
News from Nurse Yang
Please read this linked letter for important information about coming scoliosis screening for 7th grade girls and 8th grade boys. It will be held at Rice gym (girls/boys locker room) on 10/1/2019 through PE classes. If your student does not take PE class this school year, they will be pulled out from their elective class and screened in the nurse's office after 10/1/2019. Please contact Nurse Yang at 469-752-6009 if you have any questions.
PTA News
RAVEN FEST - FALL SOCIAL
Rice PTA is excited to host Raven Fest, our fall student social. Raven Fest will be Friday, October 11 from 3:30 - 5:30. There will be games, music, food and prizes for students to enjoy after school. Students will need a ticket to attend Raven Fest. Tickets ($10 PTA members, $15 non-members) are available now on the Rice PTA Membership Toolkit site. Simply visit ricepta.org and click "Order Here" to purchase tickets. Ticket price includes all games and activities, one slice of pizza, one drink, and two snacks.
Interested in helping out at Raven Fest? Email saritav21.pta@gmail.com to volunteer.
SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE SURVEY
Rice PTA is participating in National PTA's School of Excellence program this year, and we need your help! Please take our short survey using the following link:
Thank you for your input! It will help us improve family engagement at Rice and earn this prestigious designation. Contact Lisa Mendiola at president@ricepta.org to learn more.
PEANUT BUTTER DRIVE
We are entering the last week of our Peanut Butter Drive supporting North Texas Food Bank. Please bring your peanut butter jars (plastic, no glass please) to the Rice rotunda by September 30. Peanut butter alternatives are accepted as well. Thank you for helping us "Spread the Hope" to our Collin County neighbors in need!
PTA DONATION OPPORTUNITY
PTA members who donate $100 or more by October 1 will be invited to a catered luncheon with Rice Principal Chris Glasscock as well as our new Assistant Principals Jordan Mullins and Dr. Angie Ewing. Donations are accepted all year long at ricepta.org. Thank you for your support!
JOIN PTA
Become a member of Rice PTA today! PTA members receive discounts on after-school programs and Raven Fest tickets as well as other discounts available through Texas PTA and National PTA. Students whose parents are PTA members are also eligible to participate in our Reflections art contest and may apply for PTA scholarships when they are a high school senior. Support your student and Rice PTA by joining or renewing today at ricepta.org.
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.
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.
AVID Tutors Needed
PISD is looking to hire part-time AVID tutors to work at various middle schools, high schools, and senior high schools around the district. Hours and days (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday) vary depending on school needs, and several positions still need to be filled at multiple schools. Please contact kristin.anderson@pisd.edu if you are interested in this opportunity.
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, September 23
- 7th Grade Football Game - Clark - 5:30/7:00
Tuesday, September 24
- Band to the Football Game
- 8th Grade Football Game - Clark Stadium - 5:30/7:00
Wednesday, September 25
- 8th Grade Volleyball Game - Otto - 6:00
- Beginning Orchestra Concert - Rice Gym - 6:30
Thursday, September 26
- 7th Grade Volleyball Game - Rice - 6:00
- Rice Band to the Jasper Football Game - Clark Stadium
MIGHTY MASCOTS PLANO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL MASCOT CLINIC
Ever wonder what it’d be like to be the lovable Mickey Mouse, Kung Fu Panda or Olaf the Snowman and have fun and make people happy? Now’s your chance! Participants will learn fun techniques taught by the PSHS Wildcat Mascots that include brainstorming fun ideas, learning about how to be safe and have fun as a mascot by using props, doing cheers, silly antics & a routine that they will perform for family and friends! Dress in a loose shirt, shorts or sweats, tennis shoes & socks. Props will be provided!
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2019
Time: 12:30pm-3:30pm; Check-in is @ 12:00 pm
Location: Plano Sr. High School Gym
Who: Girls & Boys ages 5+ are welcome!
Click on the link below for further information and to access the registration form.
Plano West Hockey Club News
First games of the season - PWHC Varsity beat Flower Mound 3-1 and JV beat Frisco Red 3-2
This week and next week games:
Varsity
- Thursday, 9/26 - 8:30pm, VS Frisco at Starcenter Plano
- Thursday , 10/3 - 7:00pm - vs Keller at Starcenter Euless
Junior Varisty
- Sunday, 9/29 - 3:30pm - VS Highland Park at Starcenter Plano
- Sunday - 10/6 - 4:00pm - VS Jesuit at Richardson Starcenter
#GOWOLFPACK
Plano Girls Lacrosse
- Every Saturday in September
- Easy to learn
- Meet coaches and players
- No cost or obligation
- Lacrosse equipment provided
- Grades K-8 welcome!
Click on this link to learn more about Plano Girls Lacrosse!
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