Rice Middle School eNews
Monday, August 13, 2018
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Fall Open House
We are excited to host our 2018 fall open house Monday, August 27th, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. You will follow an abbreviated version of your child’s schedule. Please remember to fill in your child’s schedule and bring it with you. Forms will be passed out before open house during homeroom classes. You can also find the schedule linked below. Due to the limited amount of space, please make arrangements for siblings and your children at Rice to not attend. This is for parents only.
We look forward to seeing you Monday, August 27th! Doors will open at 6:15.
PTA News
SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS FOR 2018-19
If you missed the chance to buy school supply packs from the PTA (orders were due June 1), you can find the lists here and start your shopping now for the 2018-19 school year:
* 6th Grade School Supply List
* 7th Grade School Supply List
* 8th Grade School Supply List
Spirit Wear will be available for sale during the Raven Walkabout on Aug. 7. We also will be selling Rice drawstring backpacks for $10.
PE/Athletic Uniforms: Rice coaches ask that students wear uniforms during their PE class and Athletic. The PE shirts will be a silver dri-fit type (Augusta brand) with the logo shown above on the front and the Athletic shirts will be navy with the same logo. These uniforms can be used all three years at Rice, so you might want to order at least the T-shirt a little larger than normal.
School Supplies: Buying the school supply pack, makes it easy to get all of the supplies at one time. Packs are put together with the help of Rice teachers from each grade level.
New Spirit Wear Onsale: Check out our new Spirit Wear! Hoodies and T-shirts will be available for sale during Schedule Pickup on Aug. 1 and at the Raven Walkabout on August 7th.
Rice PTA Membership: TIME TO SIGN UP FOR A PTA MEMBERSHIP FOR 2018-'19
Now is the time to sign up for your 2018-19 Rice PTA membership. Families need to renew each July 1 for the coming school year. Signing up for PTA doesn’t mean you have to volunteer, although we appreciate those who do.
Why join PTA? Since we don’t hold traditional fund raisers at Rice, our membership dollars are key to supporting all the wonderful activities and services offered each year. Membership dollars help fund classroom wish list items, student programs, teacher conference registrations, parent education programs, teacher appreciation luncheons and special amenities throughout the building. This year, we would like to see 100% parent participation in membership. This may be a lofty goal, but everyone can benefit from being a PTA member. Sign up at http://ricepta.org.
Fall Pictures
All students will take a fall picture on Wednesday, September 5 through social studies classes. You may pre-order pictures by visiting: mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: TX058013Q0. Questions or comments? Call 972-669-9200. Or email: txcustomerservice@lifetouch.com.
Speech Team Interest Meeting
There will be a speech team interest meeting on Thursday, August 23rd from 6-7pm in the Rice Middle School Cafeteria. This meeting is for all students and parents interested in learning more about the Rice Middle School Speech Team. Contact Ms. Petropoulos at Lindsey.Petropoulos@pisd.edu for more information.
Join the Eco-Club
Why you should join the Eco-Club at Rice?
It gives students the platform they need to take action on the environmental issues. Students take a leadership role in identifying and achieving your school’s environmental goals.
Our first meeting is Wednesday August 22nd in Room 817 at 3:30.
Refreshments will be served.
Hope to see you all there.
Lady Ravens Volleyball Tryouts
August 15-17
8th grade 7:45 am - 8:15 am
August 15-17
7th grade 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Physical and Medical History must be completed and turned in before tryouts, otherwise you will not be allowed to tryout. Information also needs to be completed online after July 1st at https://planoisd.rankonesport.com - you will need your child's school identification number to register.
Please contact Coach King allison.king@pisd.edu or Coach Ray nancy.ray@pisd.edu with any questions
Volunteering: Attention Rice Parents!
RENEW YOUR VOLUNTEER APPLICATION NOW
Rice parents, did you know you have to renew your volunteer application every school year? Click the links and get started. It only takes a minute!
- If you are interested in becoming a new volunteer in Plano schools, please complete the district's online Volunteer Application.
2018-2019 Student/Parent Policy Guide
Food and Nutritional Services
If you have questions about meal prices, menus, etc., please visit: https://www.pisd.edu/fans.
Please apply online for free and reduced lunches.
Student Insurance
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