The STORM Report
November 1, 2022
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
End of the Quarter
Greetings RMS students and families,
- To Honor our veterans and their families for Veteran's Day, we emailed to provide families a chance to submit pictures for a Veteran's Day slideshow. Please submit your pictures to Mr. Healy at ryan_healy@ycs.wednet.edu by Monday, November 7. (Even if you have submitted pictures in the past, please re-send if you would like them added). This slideshow will be available for you to view and will be sent out. Parents are welcome to attend our assembly at 9 am on Thursday, November 10th.
- End of Term 1 ~ Record's Day, Thursday, November 10 (Half Day) The end of Term 1 is quickly approaching so please check with your teachers and carefully watch your skyward for any messages or assignments that need your attention. Keep up the good work! Let's finish strong!!!
Monday, November 21 ~ Tuesday, November 22 ~ and Wednesday, November 23
**These are each half days—Student school day ends at 10:30 a.m.**
No School ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ November 24 - 25, 2022
Daylight Savings
Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour. Daylight Savings ends on Sunday, November 6, at 2:00 am.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULING OPENS IN SKYWARD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 AT 8 AM
Fall Parent Conferences will be on November 21, 22, and 23. Fall Conferences will be arena-style. This means that parents will sign up by Homeroom teacher through Skyward for a one-hour block.
Your meeting with each teacher will be a maximum of 10 minutes. During this time, teachers will share current progress, positive observations about your child, and areas for growth and improvement. It will also be a time for you to ask questions and provide information about your child that may help teachers to further build strong student-teacher connections and relationships. If you are in need of a meeting longer than 10 minutes with a specific teacher, counselors will be available to schedule that meeting at a later date. See contact information for counselors below:
- Ms. Keller (student last name A-K) 360-400-0916, email: melanie_keller@ycs.wednet.edu
- Ms. Jansen (student last name L-Z) 360-400-0914, email: stacey_jansen@ycs.wednet.edu
Be sure you know your Skyward login and password. If you need help retrieving this information, please contact the front office at 360-458-1100.
If one or more of your child’s teachers are not available during your available times, please email them to set up a time after Thanksgiving break. Email your students counselor to then schedule a meeting.
We encourage all parents to have their children attend the conferences, as having students present makes them more productive. We look forward to seeing parents and students on November 21, 22, and 23.
Conference scheduling opens on Tuesday, November 8th at 8 am. and will close on Monday morning, November 21 at 8:00am. If a conference time needs to be changed, added or re-scheduled after November 21st, please email that teacher individually.
After meeting with teachers at conferences, you will be directed to links to complete a parent survey on your conference and school experience.
Christmas in the Park Essay Contest
Yelm Christmas in the Park is holding their annual essay contest. The essay topic is "My Favorite Winter Memory is..." and all essays must be turned in by 5 p.m. Nov. 18.
The contest is open to all Yelm area students grades K-12 and will be divided into five categories. The 1st place winner will receive $30, the 2nd place winner will receive $25, and the third-place winner will receive $15. Awards are presented by the Justin Norton Memorial Fund in the park on Dec. 3. The categories are as follows:
Grades K-1
Grades 2-3
Grades 4-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
RMS FALL BOOKFAIR
A Book Fair will be available to students during school hours in the Library and online to parents November 18 - 23. Visit the Virtual RMS Book Fair by visiting our website at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ridgelinemiddleschool1 and select Book Fair.
Book Fair Contact: Marjie Hicks (360.458.1100)
Winter l Sports Registration is Open!
All Ridgeline students Grades 6, 7 and 8 are eligible to try out. Winter 1 registration is due by November 11th at midnight.
To Register - Set up online account:
- Go to www.registermyathlete.com
- Click Login
- Click Create an Account (You only need ONE account, even if you have children in more than one high school and/or junior high; Do Not create another account if you have used RMA in the past)
- Fill in personal account information (this should be the Parent’s personal information)
- You will be using the site as a Parent
- Click Submit
After you have an account:
- Login
- Under the Parents header (Blue), Click the button labeled “Click here to
start/complete athlete registrations“. (the first time you log in you will be asked to agree to terms and conditions) - Click Start/Complete a Registration (upper left hand corner of the page)
- Click Start a New Registration - this is where you will enter all of your Athlete’s information
- Click on the red bars to complete all requirements
- Click NEED HELP? On the left side of the screen for help
Each athlete MUST have a current physical to participate. NO EXCEPTIONS!
A copy of the physical form can be printed by clicking on the link below.
Physicals must be uploaded or turned in to the ASB office BEFORE athletes can be cleared to participate.
This year, new Physicals are valid for 12 months from the date of the appointment. It is the athlete's responsibility to be aware of the expiration date of his or her physical.
Please submit registrations in advance. Athletic clearance requires at least 24 hours.
PLEASE NOTE: Incomplete registrations cannot be accepted.
Ridgeline Middle School and YCS Employment Opportunities
If you are looking for employment with Yelm School District, please click on this link to be transferred to our Human Resources Site: JOIN OUR TEAM
Ridgeline has positions open if you are interested!
Ridgeline Band Concert
Wednesday, Nov 16, 2022, 07:00 PM
Yelm High School, West Yelm Avenue, Yelm, WA, USA
Ridgeline Fall Choir Concert
Thursday, Nov 17, 2022, 06:00 PM
Ridgeline Middle School, Carter Street Southeast, Yelm, WA, USA
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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
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 Tech Help Desk/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
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; and 504 Coordinator: Shannon Powell, 360-458-6124, shannon_powell@ycs.wednet.edu. Address: 107 First St N, PO Box 476, Yelm, WA 98597.