Rice Middle School eNews
Monday, September 25, 2017
Congratulations to the ECO Club!
The Eco-club and Rice Middle Middle received an award and were recognized as a New Environmental Outreach Group for the school’s recent efforts. Pictured above are Chris Glasscock and Rocio Martinez, the Rice Eco-Club sponsor, accepting the award.
Thank you to Mrs. Martinez and the Eco-club members for their hard work. We would also like to thank the community all for its continued efforts in making Rice an eco-friendly environment!
Rice News
A. Rice's Annual Parade & Pep Rally is Tuesday!
Come join us for our Annual Parade and Pep Rally next Tuesday, September 26 beginning at 10:00 am. Parents are welcome to attend, they can watch the parade along the route and stay for the pep rally. Click on the links above to learn more about this event and to see the adjusted schedule for tomorrow.
B. Library News
Reading Survey:
Mrs. Johnson, our librarian, works with Scholastic Book Fairs each year, and due to our participation, Scholastic is seeking feedback. Specifically, Scholastic created a survey in order to provide insights to school librarians and Scholastic Books Fairs on reading habits, perceptions about the book fair, and ways to continue to meet the needs of readers through book fairs.
Please consider taking a few minutes to complete the survey linked below. Your input will help the entire school community as it continues to build life-long learners.
LIVE SURVEY LINK: https://hanoverresearch.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3xGfZbSdlmkYADP
The survey will close at the beginning of October, so we appreciate your participation. Thanks!
C. News from the Nurse
COLD & Flu Season
Help prevent the spread of colds and the flu by being aware of their differences
Care Van Programs: Free Immunizations
Free Immunizations for eligible children 2 months through 18 years of age will be provided by Care Van Program (Please read the attachment below for details about dates, locations, and times).
PTA News
A. Last Spirit Wear Order to Be Delivered in a Couple Weeks
Rice PTA has placed the final Spirit Wear order. Shirts and hoodies are expected to arrive in a couple of weeks and will be delivered during your student's lunch period. If you have any questions, please contact Spirit Wear Coordinator Cynthia Ward at cynthiakayward@tx.rr.com.
B. PE Uniforms Still Available Online
The PTA has a limited amount of PE uniforms available for sale online. If you’d like to order, visit https://ricemspta.membershiptoolkit.com/home and click on Order Here.
C. Collect Box Tops for Our School
Please continue to save those Box Tops! It’s an easy way to 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.
D. Mark Your Calendar for RavenFest on Oct. 27
The PTA is busy planning the fall RavenFest celebration from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 at the school. There will be lots of fun games, refreshments and entertainment for Rice Ravens to enjoy. More details to come.
Please like the Rice PTA Facebook page to stay informed about PTA activities!
District News
SAFE: Parent Education Nights
The district will be leading suicide prevention discussions with parents, hosted by Vanita Halliburton. The program will address signs of distress in teenagers, brain health, and keeping your children safe. All three events are identical. To learn more about this event or to view dates for the discussion, please click on the link below.
Club News
A. Calling all Rice Dads!
Mark you calendars as the the newly-formed Rice Dads Club is having its first Donuts with Dad event on Friday, October 13th at 730am. Dads and kids are welcome to join us for donuts, coffee and juice that morning, to start off the day in a fun way. Also interested in learning about other ways dads can be involved and active at Rice? If so, then plan on staying for the short Dads Club Meeting at 815am immediately following the event. Contact Victor Mendiola with any questions or comments (469.766.5848 or vic.mendiola@gmail.com).
B. Attention 8th Grade Parents!
Do you want to create a custom ad for your student's yearbook? 8th grade yearbook recognition ads are a great way to celebrate student success and milestones and reflect on the person your student has become. Show your pride and support your school at the same time! Visit www.jostensadservice.com to create your recognition ad.
ALL ads MUST be paid for and created online by Friday, November 10, 2017! NOTE: RECOGNITION ADS ARE FOR 8TH GRADERS ONLY. Ads are full color. If you would like to see a sample, please visit the website OR contact Ms. Kosel with any questions or comments at hayley.kosel@pisd.edu.
Prices are as listed:
- Full page: Not offered
- 1/2 page: Not offered
- 1/4 page: $50.00
- 1/8 page: $30.00
C. PINK OUT!
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Rice Athletics will be hosting our annual Pink Out games on October 5/11th for volleyball and October 16/17th for football. Pink Out shirts are officially on sale now through September 27th . Shirts are $20. Please make all checks payable to Rice Middle School. Place your order through Coach Cole, Coach Green, or Coach King. The back of the shirt's design is featured above. The front of the shirt has small pink ribbon over the heart.
D. Interested in learning more about the Rice's Speech Team?
Click on the link below:
E. MSA Drive to Benefit Victims of Mexico’s Earthquake
At least 44 buildings collapsed in Mexico City due to the most recent earthquake, trapping people inside, and starting fires. At least 150 people were rescued by emergency workers and citizens. So far 273 people lost their lives. Several buildings caught fire. Rags4less in Irving is sending a truck directly to Mexico next weekend and MSA at Rice is collecting items to contribute and help those people in need. You have until next Friday September 29th . A box will be located in the rotunda and Room 817. Please NO water bottles, NO clothing, and NOT medicine.
The items needed according to the Mexican Red Cross are...
FOOD:
Can food
Boxed food
Rice
Beans
Lentils
BABY ITEMS:
Diapers
Wet wipes
Jar food
Toiletries for babies
Small blankets
HYGIENE ITEMS:
Toilet paper
Feminine products
Tooth paste
Tooth brush
Bar soap
Shampoo
Men’s razors
CLEANING SUPPLIES:
Laundry soap
Brooms
Mops
Cleaning spray
Dish soap
F. ECO Club News: We need your Bottle Caps
ALL sizes and ALL colors. The Eco-Club at Rice id doing a Bottle Cap Project and we need as many bottle caps as possible. Please drop them off in the front office and label to Mrs. Martinez, or give them to your child and ask him/her to either drop them in the Bottle Cap Blue Bin located in the Cafeteria or just bring them to Room 817.
We will be accepting Bottle Caps all year round, so keep those Bottle Caps coming.
Also, please check the two flyers to know what is happening in the Eco-Club at Rice, so many ways we are recycling at Rice and YOU can help too.
Click on the links below to learn more about recycling!
Miscellaneous Information
A. Can I Get a Wolfpack?
Get your Wolfpack Spirit Wear during lunch Wednesday, September 27th
at Jasper High School! T-shirts $15 ~ Pre-order Stadium Blankets for $35.
Cash or checks payable to Jasper Jazz Booster Club.
B. Sweet Treats at Rusty Taco
Stop by our Bake Sale at Rusty Taco on Saturday, Sept. 30th from 11 am to 5 pm at 8000 Coit Road. Our fabulous Jasper High School supporter Rusty Taco will be hosting the annual Jasper Jazz Bake Sale. Don't miss your chance to get delicious goodies baked fresh by the Jasper Jazz Drill Team. Donations benefit the Jasper Jazz.
C. Calling all Plano West Hockey Players
Registration is now open for the 2017-2018 Season Plano West Hockey Club. Please click on the link below for further information.
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