Rice Middle School eNews
Monday, February 5, 2018
Congratulations to Rice's Spelling Bee Winners!
Congratulations to Satvik Mahendra, 7th grader, and Meghna Penumudi, 6th grader, who both were winners at the District Spelling Bee on Friday evening. They will advance to the Collin County Spelling Bee to be held this Thursday. Good Luck to both as they represent Plano and Rice Middle School!
Rice News
A. Attention Parents of 8th Graders,
Academic Conferences start this week. If your child has not shared his or her conference time with you, please check the schedule linked below. This form includes ALL conference times. Parents are encouraged to check-in at the front office about 5-10 minutes before their conference time. All conferences will be held in Room 741, and students will meet their parent(s) in room 741.
If you have questions, please contact Ms. Edwards Sarena.edwards@pisd.edu
HELPFUL TIPS - BEFORE THE ACADEMIC CONFERENCE:
If you cannot attend at the assigned time, we will still meet with your student to fill out their official registration card and the tentative four-year plan. Copies of each will be sent home for you to sign.
1) Students and parents should talk at home about courses for 9th grade and overall graduation program.
2) Students and parents, together, should fill in the white “sample” Tentative Four-Year Plan and white “sample” Jasper Registration Card (Students have these in their registration folder.) Students attending a campus other than Jasper will have a correct schedule card at conferences.
3) Bring both white “samples” and the registration folder to the scheduled academic conference. You or your student will be transferring this information to the official cards at this time.
4) Student will be registering for their 9th grade courses.
5) Changes can be made through June 1, 2018.
6) Course catalogues are available on line for review. http://www.pisd.edu/students/courses/index.shtml
Conferences run about 1 ½ hours. Please make note of this when planning your schedule. We will be in groups of 12-15 students with parents. Space is limited so please make other arrangements for siblings.
Thank you so much for your understanding and support! We look forward to meeting with you and preparing our students for 9th grade!
B. AVID Application Reminder
Students interested in applying for next year’s AVID class must submit their completed application by tomorrow, February 6th. Applications are due to Mrs. Dyer in room 516 by 4 PM. Interviews will take place next week on the 12th, 13th, and 14th. Students will be notified of their individual interview date and time on Friday. Thank you!
C. Calling All Students Current & Future Hope Students!
Are you currently a HOPE student? Are you a 6th or 7th grade student who is interested in becoming a HOPE student? Ms. Nipper and Ms. Wang will be giving a special training for YOU on Tuesday, February 20th from 3:40 to 4:15 in room 504! If interested, please sign-up on the door of room 504! Still unsure if this training is right for you? Sign-up anyway! We look forward to seeing you there!
D. Rice Middle School Tenor Bass Choir Performs this Sunday!
The Rice's Tenor Bass Choir who will be performing at the Allen Performing Arts Center in Allen, Texas, this Sunday and at TMEA Convention in San Antonio, Texas, later in February. See the picture below for more information about these performances.
E. Cold and Flu Prevention
Parents and students can help reduce the impact of the cold and flu season by following these simple tips:
- Get a flu shot!
- Keep your children at home for fever of 100˚F or more for 24 hours without fever reducing medication.
- Wash your hands often with warm water and soap for 20 seconds or more. Use hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs can easily enter the body this way.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Cough and/or sneeze into a tissue or your upper sleeve, not into your hand.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces at home, work, and school, especially if someone is ill.
- Practice other good health habits such as being physically active, drinking plenty of fluids, getting plenty of rest, and eating nutritious foods.
If you want more information on influenza please visit these helpful sites:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm
Texas Department of State Health Services: https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/disease/influenza/
PTA News
A. Breakfast Items Needed for Principals’ Meeting
Rice will be hosting the Middle School Principals’ Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 21.
Traditionally, the schools host a breakfast at these meetings. If you can bring an item on the sign-up, please fill in your information. We appreciate your help!
Please sign up at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e4cabab2aa64-principals
B. Send in Your Box Tops -- Clipping Box Tops is an easy way to raise money for our PTA and school. Your Box Tops earn hundreds of dollars annually for our school. Have your child bring them to the front desk and put them in a container marked Box Tops.
C. PTA Nominating Committee Needed -- It’s that time of year when Rice PTA needs three members to serve on a committee to nominate a new slate of board members for the 2018-19 school year. Nominations are due March 5. Signup info below.
D. Open PTA Board Positions for 2018-’19 -- The Rice PTA Executive Board is seeking parents to fill volunteer positions and the following chair positions for the 2018-19 school year. Open positions include:
o President
o 1st VP Membership
o 3rd VP of Ways & Means
o Secretary
o Treasurer
o Parliamentarian
o Communications/Webmaster
o Legislative
Taking a board position is a good way to keep up with what’s going on with the PTA and Rice. Get involved, meet great people and make a difference.
D. Mixed Bag Sales Under Way -- We’re asking our Rice families to support our Mixed Bag fundraiser. Purchase any item from the new spring catalog and Rice PTA receives 40% of the proceeds, which directly benefit school programs and our students. All items will be shipped directly to you. Check out the amazing items online and order today: http://www.mixedbagdesigns.com/Rice-Middle-School
Please email PTA President Pernille Nordstrom at president@ricepta.org with questions or to inquire about serving.
Please like the Rice PTA Facebook page to stay informed about PTA activities!
Club News
A. ECO Club News
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. Environment club’s eco-initiatives can be big or small and may take the form of awareness activities, school events, or programs.
Projects for the Spring Semester:
Continue recycling efforts at school
Drop off poster show
Great American Clean Up Day
Earth Day
Recycling week
School-yard clean up
Field Trip
Recycling workshop
This is what we currently recycle at Rice:
Paper, plastic, glass, carton (Throughout the school)
Coffee pods in teacher’s lounge
Markers (a box in each pod)
Electronics (CFK program)
Lithium Batteries
Plastic Bags (Room 817)
Bottle caps (Room 817)
Join the Eco Club!!!
We meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Miscellaneous Information
A. Feed Your Smile!
It's a soup, salad or sandwich from Potbelly Sandwich Shop for dinner!
Join us February 8th between 5 and 8pm at the Potbelly location on Legacy Drive in Plano.
Mention Jasper Jazz Fundraiser when you place your order or show this flyer at checkout.
25% of the proceeds benefit your Jasper Jazz Drill Team!
Thank you for your support!
Click Here to Access the Flyer
B. Plano West Lady Wolves Youth Night!
The Plano West Lady Wolves Soccer Team would like to invite all soccer enthusiasts to come out to Youth Night on Friday, February 9, at Clark Stadium (6600 Stadium Dr, Plano 75023). The Lady Wolves will take on the Plano Wildcats in the traditional Blue-Maroon match-up. All youth, 8th grade and younger, wearing a soccer team jersey will be admitted to the game for FREE! Highlights of the evening include:
- Escort Varsity players onto the field
- Participate in halftime contests
- Receive a team poster with autographs
Plus, the first 50 to purchase a $10 Spirit Pack at the game will receive a FREE Plano West Soccer t-shirt.
Click Here for More Information
B. Plano NJS Color Run
The three Plano National Honor Society Chapters would like to invite you to the Plano NHS 5K Color Run!!
When: Saturday, March 3rd 2018 at 10 AM
Where: Plano Senior High School
What: A fun morning of color benefiting the PISD Education Foundation CORE Store!!
Register by February 14 to receive a shirt!!
All forms must be dropped off or mailed to Plano West Senior High School.
Registration Form: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1XwAoOjQhkOGYFhwQ_GZg-SLVT8Jhakzr
Student Liability Form: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-ZIQWaKQzg_TmhaQWRDd21admt6M2NJZ0haekxERzF4ZGkw
Non Student Liability Form: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-ZIQWaKQzg_WExjcTVPblBvOFdFOVQ1VjRiV01TanlSbVU0
See the flyer posted above for more information.
Thanks,
Plano West NHS Officers
C. Plano West Band Mattress Fundraiser
Do you need to replace a bed in your home? The Plano West Band is hosting a one-day Mattress Sale at Plano West HS on Sunday, February 11th from 11AM-6PM. There will be over 30 name brand models on display for you to try. All beds are brand new, made to order, available in all sizes, and come with factory warranties. Delivery is included and haul away is available. Best of all, prices are less than retail stores! Financing programs are available. We would appreciate your support! See the picture below for further information.
D. Williams HS offering Practice PSAT Test & Strategy Session
See the picture below for more information.
E. Dooley Dragons Senior Class of 2018
You're invited to a Senior Reception honoring you! See the picture below for more information.
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