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April 2nd, 2023

Upcoming Events at a Glance:

April 3rd-7th: Season 4 Sports Registration 
April 10th-14th: No School, Spring Break
April 25th: RMS Cultural Night

April 26th: Chipotle dinner fundraiser
April 26th: RMS Internal Robotics Competitions

Smith's Brothers Grocery Fundraiser

RMS PTSA

 SERVE ON THE RMS PTSA BOARD 2023/2024
We are looking for volunteers to serve on the PTSA board next year.  Nominate yourself or a friend here.

At the May General Meeting, the RMS PTSA will be electing officers for the upcoming PTSA year and we're also looking to fill other chairperson positions that do not require an election.

PTSA Job Descriptions
For more information on RMS PTSA Job descriptions click here.

More Info: For information about a position, please contact the Nominating Committee at nomcomm@rmsptsa.org.

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 REPRESENT! (YOUR CULTURE, HERITAGE, BACKGROUND)
Represent your uniqueness, individuality, and heritage AND educate your friends, teachers and the RMS community on what it means to be YOU.

Do it via an informative booth, or a performance. Sign up for either using the link below.

Culture Night Sign up genius.

On April 25th, the RMS PTSA will facilitate the annual cultural night. Please sign up to educate, inform and enthrall the Redmond community.  You can represent your culture in two ways.
1) Sign up for a booth to share information, food, clothing and more about your culture
2) Sign-up for a performance on the main stage of the commons.

This year your children will be in-charge.
The middle-schoolers will work with the PTSA to plan and execute their booth or performance.

For more information e-mail face@rmsptsa.org


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 RMS ROBOTICS CLUB INTERNAL COMPETITIONS
Hello everyone! The RMS Robotics Club is having RMS-internal competitions for Robotics:

4/26/2023 at 4:00pm in RMS Gym: Focus will be on autonomous driving.

Please mark your calendars.


If you are curious about Robotics, you can come and check out the event. We would like some parent volunteers to help in organizing the events.


If you are interested, please reach out to roboticscochair@rmsptsa.org.


Thank you for the support.

 CHIPOTLE FOR DINNER!
Too busy to cook dinner? Too much going on?
Come to Chipotle in REDMOND for dinner.

APRIL 26, Wednesday, between 4-8pm

Don't forget to mention RMS PTSA to your cashier.
Ordering online? Use code QR48YYK

Raise money for your PTSA and have a delicious stress free dinner. 

LWSD


 KIDS COMING TOGETHER ACTIVITIES
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 TEENS AND NUTRITION MEETING
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 TOWN HALL EVENT ON SPECIAL EDUCATION
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COMMUNITY

 YOUR STUDENT ENTERING REDMOND HIGH SCHOOL THIS FALL? GET INVOLVED WITH RHS PTSA!
Are you passionate about advocating for students and helping to create programs and events that help them succeed? This is your opportunity to get involved! Be a part of Redmond High School PTSA and share your voice in helping shape our student's years at Redmond High School.   

 The following Board positions for 2023-2024 school year are open:
·     Treasurer
·     VP Ways & Means

If you would like to be a part of a board of dedicated volunteers that partners with the school, the district, and the community to build and create inclusive programs and events, or if you know of someone who might want to join, please send an email to the Nominating Committee.   You can nominate yourself or someone else! For full descriptions of the position, or if you have questions reach out to nominations@redmondhsptsa.org.  

If you want to be involved but not on the Board, please don’t hesitate to reach out.  We want to hear from you!
 RECYCLE RIGHT POSTER CONTEST
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 CELEBRATE EARTH MONTH WITH SUSTAINABLE LIVING!
Join the City of Redmond and members of our community in planning, promoting, and living a more sustainable future.

Check out the latest Focus on Redmond Spring 2023 Newsletter for green tips and opportunities to engage.

Two of our own RMS students and their families are featured!

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 JOIN THE REDMOND 2050 PLANNING CONVERSATION!
The vision for Redmond is decided by the people in our community.

Who we are and who we want to be as a city, what our values and priorities are, and how we build and serve our community, all are determined by community members themselves.


We must find solutions for accommodating growth that fit our community values, particularly how growth is distributed in our community and what it looks like.
Here are some ways to get involved in the conversation:


Redmond Government- get involved!
Redmond 2050, join the conversation.

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 GET OUTSIDE AND SUPPORT NATURE IN OUR COMMUNITY!
Opportunities to get outside and support nature in our community:
  • Join the Woodland Park Zoo in a global City Nature Challenge, April 28-May 1. Sign up for orientation events on April 4 (teens) or April 25 (families).
  • Check out King Conservation District events, workshops, and self-guided learning opportunities.
  • Help protect and improve our parks with Green Redmond and/or King County volunteer restoration and planting events in April-May. 

REPEAT

 CITY OF REDMOND GREEN LIVING EVENTS FOR SPRING
Join Green Redmond volunteer planting events or online Sustainable Living and Cascade Gardener classes!
 SIGN UP FOR SMITH BROTHERS GROCERY DELIVERY SERVICE AND HELP REDMOND MIDDLE SCHOOL
Sign up for Smith bothers Grocery delivery service with the RMS school special code below, and Smith Brother's will make a donation of $50 to our school for every new account opened. 

Each new customer who uses our school special code will also receive $15 in free groceries.

Why do families love Smith Brothers Farms home delivery?

  • Fresh groceries delivered conveniently to your front porch.
  • FREE delivery for orders over $10.
  • Locally sourced family staples from familiar brands.
  • Healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.
  • Grab-n-go snacks. Time-saving meal options for busy families.
  • Trusted delivery by people they’ll know on a first name basis.
  • Fewer trips to the grocery store.
  • Easy to manage deliveries online or through our mobile app.

    MUST USE CODE: REDMSPTSA
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 STAFF AMAZON WISH LISTS
Pease help our wonderful staff get the supplies and items they need to make this year a success for our students!!! Please go to the links below to purchase items from Amazon that each department has added to their wish lists. Purchased items will be delivered and distributed to the appropriate staff members and departments!! Thanks so much for supporting our amazing staff and students at RMS!!!!

Buy something from the Admin, Office, and Support Staff Wish List 
Buy something from the Counselors and Library Wish List  
Buy something from the ELA Wish List  
Buy something from the Electives Wish List  
Buy something from the IAs and Paras Wish List 
Buy something from the Interventionists Wish List  
Buy something from the Languages and Music Wish List 
Buy something from the Math Wish List  
Buy something from the PE and Health Wish List  
Buy something from the Science Wish List  
Buy something from the Social Studies Wish List  

If you have any questions please contact Kelly O'Brien at staffappreciation@rmsptsa.org.

 DONATE TO THE BEAR PAW FUND
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Did you know that anyone can donate directly to our "Bear Paw Fund"? You, your family, friends, and neighbors can all donate to help our students; membership to the RMS PTSA is not required. Please share the link below! Thank you to do those that have donated already this year to the RMS PTSA!

Direct Donation Link: https://rmsptsa.org/Page/PTSA/Donate


Corporate/Employer Matching DOUBLE your donations too if your company offers employer matching! Don't forget to go to your company's giving website and report your RMS PTSA donation.

Bear Tracks Newsletter is produced by RMS PTSA as a benefit to the Redmond Middle School Community. Bear Tracks is edited by Lisa G.  Please submit articles via the Bear Tracks Online Submission Form. Articles are due on Thursdays, by 5:00 PM for publication the following Sunday. If you have any questions, please email beartracks@rmsptsa.org.
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