Rice Middle School eNews
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Fall Open House: Mark Your Calendars!
Please join us for our Back to School Night on Monday, August 26. The first class begins at 6:30, so please plan ahead as the teachers will begin their presentations at that time. We are asking only parents attend the Back to School Night since space is limited.
Please make sure you either bring your child's schedule or fill out this schedule: https://tinyurl.com/Rice2019BackToSchool.
The building map (https://tinyurl.com/RiceRoomNumbers) has room numbers, so you can plan ahead!
We will see you on Monday, August 26 before 6:30!
Fall Pictures: September 4th
Attention Parents:
Picture Day is Wednesday, September 4, 2019, though history classes. Pictures must be pre-ordered. To do so,
- Visit: mylifetouch.com
- Enter your Picture Day ID: TX119026Q0
- Order the package of your choice.
2019-2020 PISD Stadium Rules
You will find a complete list of rules attached below. In particular, students should keep the following items in mind when in attending games in a stadium:
· No backpacks
· No body paint
· No powder
· No congregating under the stands/bleachers
PTA News
Join PTA!
PTA membership is for everyone! If you believe in supporting our children and helping them reach their potential in every way, join PTA! PTA supports and funds a variety of activities at Rice, such as:
- Science Fair
- Reflections Art Contest
- Student Socials, including the 8th Grade Celebration
- Programs and supplies for the band, choir, and orchestra
- Equipment, books, and supplies for classrooms
- and much more!
We appreciate all our volunteers, but volunteering isn't necessary to be a member of PTA. Help us provide an amazing experience for all of our Rice students. Join PTA today at https://ricemspta.membershiptoolkit.com/home
Partnerships
Besides joining PTA, here are some more ways you can support our school and raise funds for our great programs.
- Box Tops for Education: There are now TWO ways to participate! Cut out Box Tops from eligible products and submit them to the office in a baggie or envelope. Or, use the Box Tops for Education app to scan your receipt.
- Amazon Smile: When shopping on Amazon.com, visit smile.amazon.com/ch/75-2820380 to select "PTA - Texas Congress 7401 Rice Middle School" as your supporting organization.
- Kroger and Tom Thumb Rewards Programs: Register at your local store and select Rice Middle School PTA as your supporting organization.
Please see more details for each of these partnership programs in the linked flyer:
Spirit Wear Reorders
Due to high demand,we will be reordering the grey mountain shirts, long sleeve Ravens shirts and hoodies. Preorder on the Rice PTA website for guaranteed styles/sizes until August 31.
Coding Club - Limited Space Available!
There are only a few spots still available for the After School Coding Club. Register online on the Rice PTA website. Registration closes on September 9 or whenever all spots are filled.
Follow us on Facebook!
Stay connected and follow Rice PTA on Facebook! Search @RiceMSPTA and like our page to stay up to date!
2019-20 Student Insurance Information & Brochures
The linked brochures below provide details of the optional Student Accident Insurance coverage that is available for PISD parents to purchase online. All pricing shown on the brochures are one-time premiums only for the policy year effective August 1, 2019 to August 1, 2020.
Additional information is available at www.pisd.edu/studentinsurance.
Speech Team Interest Meeting
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