The Weekly Olé FAMILY EDITION
Rancho Minerva Middle School - May 28, 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!
FACE MASKS & TEMPERATURE CHECKS
ARE REQUIRED BY EVERY PERSON WHO COMES ON CAMPUS.
Please call us at any time between 8am - 3:30pm for assistance.
FRONT OFFICE - (760) 631-4500
CONGRATS TO OUR RMMS VIDEOGRAPHERS! TOP IN THE STATE!
CONGRATS TO DR. JOANNA MURRAY, MAY'S VUSD STAR
For CURRENT 6th and 7th grade families only
Check out the video below! This is one of the activities that scholars will create during our Camp Ole! !
LOCAL VACCINATION CLINICS OFFERED: 6/5
Weekly Update
“It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” – Epictetus
SAVE THE DATE - 8TH GRADE PROMOTION
We are planning our fun, drive through 8th grade Promotion event for
June 18, 2021 at 12:30 pm.
Scholars will sign up for times to attend to ensure safety for everyone.
More details to come.
SUMMER CYBER SAFETY NIGHT - JUNE 2, 6 PM
RMMS is excited to bring Jon Moffat on June 2 to bring our families and scholars up to speed with the latest Cyber Safety issues. The presentation will be available in English and Spanish and will be held virtually. Make plans to attend so you can keep up to date with all the new technology, apps, and how to keep your scholar safe! Jon does a great job in sharing information in a way that is easy to understand and relevant to our neighborhood and scholars.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82633369958?pwd=TTRhTUNPTHpkRkxwU0liZUM4ZmNNZz09
Meeting ID: 826 3336 9958
Passcode: 639022
SPANISH PRESENTATION LINK
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89514896246?pwd=azJvS0tVOFplZjNURzQ3NHdZMWZZdz09
Meeting ID: 895 1489 6246
Passcode: 895812
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END OF YEAR RETURNS COMING SOON!
Get ready Scholars!
It's time for the end of the year materials/device returns!
Classic Textbook Return–PE periods during the weeks of 6/7 & 6/14
Virtual (& Classic device) Material Return–6/21-23 (tentatively scheduled)
Please watch this instructional YouTube video
to view what's on your account and begin gathering the materials.
Fines will be applied to your account for all missing and or damaged materials. ALL electronic devices must be returned with their original charging cords, blocks, adapters, etc...
If you have any questions, please email (yukikochavez@vistausd.org)
or call (ext. 64015) Ms. Yukiko in the library.
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JOIN THE RANCHO MINERVA PTA!
Whether you have an incoming 6th grader and looking for a way to stay involved with your child’s education in middle school or have a scholar continuing at Rancho Minerva next year, the PTA needs you! We are looking for parents who want to enrich their scholars educational experience by becoming a member of the PTA Executive Board. There are several positions available that are designed to work around any busy schedule. Please consider lending your time and talents to make our school the very best!
We will be having a general association meeting on June 10 at 5pm via zoom and hope you can join us! If you are interested in finding out more information, please email Lucia at luciarodriguez-v@vistausd.org.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS REQUESTED
We are so excited to get to celebrate our 8th graders and this years promotion ceremony will be drive through! All VUSD middle schools will be honoring our 8th graders with a drive through ceremony. We need your help in making it special and memorable for our hard working scholars. Please fill out this survey if you are interested in participating in our Promotion Planning Committee.
8th grade Promotion Committee Link:
8TH GRADE PHOTOS
Virtual 8th grade photos can be retrieved from the front of the school during office hours.
Classic 8th grade photos will be distributed during lunch at the Scholar Services window.
CAMP OLE
RMMS is offering Camp Ole this summer for our current 6th and 7th graders! Check out the video linked above for one of the cool experiments our scholars will participate in! Our scholars will work alongside scientists Bethsy and Braxton from CSUSM this summer as they create cool science projects each day. (Secret - they will be creating ice cream in a bag!!!) Check out the Summer Bulls Ole for more information (above).
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BECOMING A CYBER-SAVVY PARENT
TOPIC: Instagram, Insta, The Gram, IG, Finstagram, Finsta...
Whatever your teen calls it, they likely want to be one of the billion #igers (Instagrammers) on this photo-sharing social media giant. We want to help students and parents work together to understand this app. It's important to set guidelines for having fun with this app, while also trying to Shine Online.
View the SmartSocial Instagram App Guide to get started learning about why this app is popular.
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COVID PROTOCOLS STILL IN PLACE
Just a reminder to our Classic scholars about the safety protocols are in place. These mandatory requirements MUST be followed or your scholar may be moved to the Virtual model for safety concerns. Thank you for talking to your scholar about the importance of following these protocols while on campus. It's everyone's job to keep everyone safe.
- Every scholar must get their temperature checked prior to coming on campus.
- Every scholar must have an approved mask that covers their mouth and nose on at all times while on campus, except when eating or drinking. No gators, bandanas, masks with vents. If you don't have a mask, we will give you one.
- Every scholar must maintain appropriate social distancing. This is a tough one for all of us! Everyone needs to keep their hands to themselves. Virtual hugs only.
- Hand washing is encouraged. We have hand washing stations installed throughout our campus.
- Please bring a re-fillable water bottle to school as all the water fountains are shut off.
- No sharing of food, drink, or other items. No sharing of anything :-(
- Scholars have assigned seating in their classrooms AND at lunch.
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FROM PREVIOUS NEWSLETTERS:
School Accountability Report Card Available
RMMS's School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is now available on our school website and in the Main Office for your review.
Locations and times for meal distribution on WEDNESDAYS are as follows:
- 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
WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOUR SCHOLAR!
Thank you to all the parents and guardians who attended our Coffee with the Counselors!
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
CLASSIC BELL SCHEDULE - ON CAMPUS
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
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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!
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