The Storm Report
March 25, 2024
RIDGELINE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Craig Curry, Principal
Anthony Quichocho,
Assistant Principal & Athletic Director
10605 Carter St. SE
PO Box 476
Yelm, WA 98597
Phone: 360-458-1100 Fax: 360-400-1256
Successful ~ Trustworthy ~ Organized ~ Respectful ~ Motivated
News and Notes
We are beginning to prepare for a season of transitions. Term 4 begins this week leading up to Spring Break. Spring is on the way, and we are gearing up for Student-Led Conferences on March 27, 28, and 29.
Parents, please remember to schedule your Student-Led Conference with your student’s Homeroom teacher today if you have not done so already! Also, please remember that your student must attend the conference with you and bring their Chromebook. Students will be presenting to parents about their recent work and progress in 20 minute conferences.
To prepare for Student-Led Conferences next week, students were recently asked to reflect on their grades, attendance, and behavior at school. They are provided with their data: current grades, number of absences, and number of discipline referrals if they have had any. Students also chose their “Best Works” from classes to reflect on their learning and progress. They included these best works in their presentation slides that they have been working on for several weeks.
We look forward to connecting with parents at Spring Student-Led Conferences on March 27, 28, and 29. As always, we appreciate our partnership with parents in helping us to best serve our students and families.
Thank you for supporting Ridgeline!
Mr. Craig Curry
Principal
SPRING FAMILY CONFERENCES
Conference scheduling will close on Tuesday, March 26, at 2:00p.m.
Spring Conferences will be on Wednesday, March 27, Thursday, March 28 and limited on Friday, March 29.
Parents or guardians will schedule a 20 minute conference with your student’s homeroom teacher, through Skyward Family Access. Skyward "Q" conference sign-up is now open. and will close on Tuesday, March 26 at 2:00p.m.
This is a perfect opportunity for parents and teachers to join forces in support of student success and we are hoping for 100% participation as your students have been working very hard on their presentation where they will be presenting their "best works".
Please log into Qmlativ Family Access to select a day and time that you are available to meet with your homeroom teacher.
If you need assistance with Qmlativ, there are a few videos below with step by step instructions on how to log in, navigate "Q" and select your conference times.
Click the link to download a handout with quick tips - ENGLISH / SPANISH
Please note that teachers select whether they will be available during evenings in addition to the afternoon conference times or be available during all three days of conferences during the afternoons only. Please check the availability of your child’s teacher before scheduling each conference through Skyward "Q". **Please email your teacher directly if you are unable to schedule and need to make special arrangements.
The office is unable to schedule for you**. If you would like a language translator, please contact the teacher or counselor to inform them so that we can communicate through a translator on the phone.
We look forward to seeing you Wednesday, March 27, Thursday, March 28, and Friday, March 29!
NOTE: (There are no regular lunches served on early release days however, your student is able to pre-order a sack lunch). There is NO LATE START, Wednesday, March 27.
Urgent Reminder ~ Chromebooks and Chargers
This is a key factor in student education and success and we thank you for your help with these reminders!
Mark your Calendar....
March 27 - 29
- Student Led Conferences - Early Release Days
April 1 - 3
- SPRING BREAK!
- Booster Club Mtg., 2:15pm, Room 604
April 10
- Late Start
April 12
- Run/Walk Fundraiser Forms Home with Students
April 15
- Military Family Week
- Public School Volunteer Week
- Staff Appreciation Week
April 16
- ASB General Election
April 17
- Late Start
- Spring Sports Photos
April 17
- Late Start
April 18
- School Board Meeting, 6pm, DO
- "Coffee w/the Principal", 7:00am, Library
April 22-26 ~ SPIRIT WEEK!
Monday, 4/22: Musical Monday (Wear your band tees or any other music related attire)
- Wednesday, 4/24: Wacky Wednesday (Dress in your strangest combo outfit you can)
- Tuesday, 4/23: Flannel/Camo/Tie Dye Day (Wear you fav. of these three classics)
- Thursday, 4/25: Tutu or Twin Day (Wear a tutu or find some twins to match with or both)
- Friday, 4/26: Fav. Character Day (Dress as your fav. Movie, Video Game, Show or Book Character)
April 23
- RMS AVID Class Field Trip to PLU
April 24
- Late Start
- Welcome Up to RMS Family Night (for current 5th grade families), 6 - 8pm
- Arbor Day
- Spring Run/Walk
April 29
- SBA Testing Begins
Math For Life
Need a fun Spring Break activity?
Math for Life’s goal is to promote real-life math skills through a program that connects the business community and education. Go on a scavenger hunt to local businesses in our region and find out how they use math! Math for Life runs from March 23 through April 7, 2024..
Learn More About the April 23 Replacement Levy
Yelm Community Schools is asking the community to continue funding of the expiring levy on the April Special Election. This replacement levy is not a new tax and will continue to fund important programs and services so all students, starting in Pre-K, are on a path to on-time graduation, continuing education and work. Learn more on our Levy website page.
https://www.ycs.wednet.edu/levy2024
HOW CAN I LEARN MORE?
We understand that our community has questions about how the funds are used and what the impacts of not passing the levy will have on students and this community. We will be hosting five forums to share information and answer questions.- April 9: 8:30am, 12:00pm and 6:00pm at Yelm Cinemas
- April 10: 6:00pm at McKenna Elementary
- April 11: 6:00pm at Lackamas Elementary
In addition, you can review the "Frequently Asked Questions" below or download a printable version of the FAQ. (updated 3.18.24)
YCS Employment Opportunities
PARENTS: Opt in for Text Messages - Text YES to 67587
Thank you to our school-community business partners!
We want express our gratitude for the continued support from our wonderful school and community business partners. This support has played a key role in the success of our students and makes such a difference in their lives.
WE APPRECIATE YOU SO MUCH!
RIDGELINE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Office Professionals:
Kim Gosney, Principal's Secretary
Melanie LaMadeleine, ASB and Athletics
Beckie Whited, Registrar and Attendance
Counselors:
Melanie Keller, (Students with last name beginning A-K)
Stacey Jansen, (Students with last name beginning L-Z)
RMS Library Technician:
Marjie Hicks, Email: marjie_hicks@ycs.wednet.edu
Phone: 360.458.1100
Fax: 360.400.1256
Newsletters are always available online at www.ycs.wednet.edu/ridgeline
Email: craig_curry@ycs.wednet.edu
Website: www.ycs.wednet.edu/rms
Phone: 360-458-1100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YCSnews
Twitter: @Ridgeline_MS
Nondiscrimination Statement
Yelm Community Schools does not discriminate in any programs, activities or employment opportunities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights: Doyla Buckingham, 360.458.1900, doyla_buckingham@ycs.wednet.edu; Title IX Coordinator: Lisa Cadero-Smith, 360.458.6120, lisa_cadero-smith@ycs.wednet.edu; and 504 Coordinator: Shannon Powell, 360.458.6124, shannon_powell@ycs.wednet.edu. 107 First St N, PO Box 476, Yelm, WA 98597.