The Storm Report
February 13, 2023
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
National School Counselor Appreciation Week
Melanie Keller
Counseling is a work of Heart!
Stacey Jansen
Booster Club "Friendship Bracelet" Fundraiser ~ Tuesday, February 14 (during lunch)
February is Black History Month
Please join Yelm Community Schools in celebrating the achievements of African Americans and their central role in American history. February was selected for this observance because it coincides with the birthdays of former President Abraham Lincoln and social reformer, Frederick Douglass. Both leaders played significant roles in ending slavery in the United States. Other countries, including Canada and Great Britain, also devote a month to celebrating Black History.
"In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute."-Thurgood Marshall, first African American U.S. Supreme Court member
No School ~ Monday, February 20, 2023
School offices will be closed.
Term 2 / Semester 1 Honor Roll
Congratulations to our 341 Honor Roll students! 48 students received a GPA of 4.0, 173 students received a GPA of 3.5 - 3.99 and 120 students received a GPA of 3.0 - 3.49. Congratulations!
Annual Dollars for Scholars Auction 2023
Yelm Dollars for Scholars will hold their annual auction March 3-11 to directly support Yelm High School graduates pursuing further education and training in the form of scholarships. The program has raised and distributed $2.6M in scholarships over the last 27 years and the DFS team is eager to see you again in March.
Live Auction: The live event is scheduled for 5 p.m. March 11 at the Lawrence Lake Community Club. This is a ticketed event with a provided dinner, and it is set to be a great night out with an incredible community. Get your tickets before they sell out!
Online Silent: Leading up to the live auction will be the renowned silent auction. Bidding will open March 3 and close at 10 p.m. March 10. Create an account early to get notifications!
If you have any questions, please send us an email at yelmdollarsforscholars@gmail.com or visit our website at yelm.dollarsforscholars.org.
See below for our "Taste of the Prairie" to support the Class of 2023!
YHS Incoming 9th Grade Student Transition Information Night ~ Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at YHS for our Incoming 9th Grade Student Transition Information Night.
More details to come!
2023-2024 Student Transfers - Round 1 Deadline is March 15, 2023
For families living outside of their school attendance area, it is time to renew your out of area request for the 2023-2024 school year.
Key Dates for 2023-2024 Student Transfer Requests to attend Yelm Community Schools
FIRST ROUND - February 15 to March 15, 2023
Applications received by March 15 will be given first priority and will be notified of the district decision by March 31. New applications may be subject to a wait list and should register at their resident school until a decision is made.
SECOND ROUND - March 16 to April 15, 2023
Applications received by April 15 will be given second priority and notified of the district decision by April 30. New applications may be subject to a wait list and should register at their resident school until a decision is made.
After April 15 through the First Day of School
Applications received after April 15 will be considered in August on a case-by-case basis and may have to wait until actual enrollment counts in September before receiving notification.
School Capacity and Waiting Lists
Many of our schools are experiencing over-crowding in some grade levels. This limits their ability to accept transfer students. Students denied based on capacity will be assigned to their resident school and placed on a waiting list for their requested school and notified if a space becomes available. Consideration of transfers from waiting lists typically does not occur until late August or early September.
Transportation
Parents will provide transportation for students who voluntarily attend a school outside their attendance area.
A Note About "Feeder" Schools
Something to think about before requesting a transfer is that our elementary schools have designated "feeder" middle schools. If you request an elementary school that feeds into a middle school outside of your home attendance school, you will either have to continue to request transfers and transport your child to and from school, or your child will have to separate from his or her peer group when moving up to middle school.
Ridgeline Middle School - Lackamas Elementary, Mill Pond Elementary, Prairie Elementary
Yelm Middle School - Fort Stevens Elementary, McKenna Elementary, Southworth Elementary
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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
Location: 10605 Carter St. SE Yelm, WA 98597
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: Julie Mondry, 360.458.1900, julie_mondry@ycs.wednet.edu
Title IX Coordinator: Lisa Cadero-Smith, 360.458.6120, lisa_cadero-smith@ycs.wednet.edu
504 Coordinator: Shannon Powell, 360.458.6124, shannon_powell@ycs.wednet.edu.
Address: 107 First St. N, PO Box 476, Yelm, WA 98597.
For the complete district policy, see Board Policy 3210 & 3210P