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7:00p Drama Club Parent Meeting
Drama Club Parent Meeting
Date:
Tuesday, September 9
Time:
7:00p - 8:00p
Where:
RMS Commons
Required parent meeting for anyone that wants to participate in the RMS PTSA Drama Club Production: Willy Wonka Jr.
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Read the RMS PTSA Family ToolkitWe invite you to read the RMS PTSA's toolkit to help you transition smoothly! It has helpful information to answer some of the most-frequently asked questions from families. |
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Subscribe to our Newsletter, Bear TracksRMS PTSA publishes Bear Tracks, a b-monthly e-newsletter, every other Sunday during the school year, generally from mid-August through June. Subscribe by visiting TinyURL.com/GetBearTracks |
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RMS PTSA ProgramsPTSA is running programs that benefit students even through remote-learning. Programs include Science Team, Math Club, Reflections, and Spelling Bee! Click on our Programs page to learn more. |
Questions, concerns, or comments, send an email to us at board@rmsptsa.org.
pay for a teacher aid so that more students can participate in band and orchestra.
Your child's love of reading starts here. The library is the heart of our school, and your donations can make a big difference. Donate directly to the library fund today and help us provide more books, resources, and programs for our students. Every contribution helps!
your donation will fund efforts to show appreciation to the staff throughout the school year. (gifts, food, events etc.)
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PTSA Committees (8th grade celebration)Help school administrators plan, organize and chaperone the 8th grade celebration! |
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PTSA Leadership (Advocacy Chair)Advocacy is a vital part of PTSA, as it is the voting from local PTSAs that determines which issues our state and national PTA focuses on - and their influence is significant. This is a way you can directly influence legislation and government handling of current problems facing our students, teachers and community. Attend two events per year (Feb & Oct), in the Seattle area and pass along monthly updates to our community through PTSA newsletters and social media. |
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PTSA Leadership (Bear Tracks e-Newsletter Editor)Collect articles and information to plug into our newsletter template. Writing and scheduling the newsletter takes about a half hour a week, during the regular school year! This is a great way to get the inside scoop on all activities run at RMS (and you see them before everyone else! First dibs!) |
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PTSA Committees (Budget - Mid-Year Financial Review Committee)PTSA requires that three or more members review our financial documents. This is done to provide transparency in our organization and to identify areas of improvement in our accounting practices. No accounting experience needed. Time commitment is 2+ hours in February, at a date/time set by members of the committee. Minimum 3. |
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PTSA Committees (Budget - Year-End Financial Review Committee)PTSA requires that three or more members review our financial documents. This is done to provide transparency in our organization and to identify areas of improvement in our accounting practices. No accounting experience needed. Time commitment is 2+ hours in July, at a date/time set by members of the committee. Minimum 3. |
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PTSA Committees (Budget Committee)Assist RMS PTSA with annual budget planning typically in March/April. Minimum 1 to work with treasurer and president. |
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Emergency Preparedness (Chair)The Sustainability Committee works on a range of issues, including food recovery, waste reduction, composting, green cleaning, no-idle zones, herbicide-free schools, and engaging and supporting students in their efforts to combat climate change and create a livable planet. Includes optional participation with LWPTSA Sustainability Committee. |
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PTSA Leadership (Cultural Night Chair)Coordinate hosting duties for Cultural Night in the spring. Cultural Night is a celebration of the many cultures that make up Redmond Middle School and its community. Students & families coordinate displays, performances & share delicious food with one another at a fun-filled event in March. |
- | 0 / 2 Sign up | |
PTSA Leadership (Facebook Chair)Reach a broader audience -- communicate the great things our Grizzlies are doing! Programs, events, awards, tips, resources to name a few! Manage the RMS PTSA Facebook account. |
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PTSA Committees (Grants Committee)Review and present staff grant requests to the board. |
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PTSA Leadership (Green Team Chair)While all Green Team activities are kid-powered, we need parent volunteers to share in the fun. There is no experience necessary, just a desire to work with kids and build a more sustainable school environment. |
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PTSA Committees (Membership Committee)Join the membership committee and learn about what it takes to run membership at the middle school level. Next year’s membership chair is appointed by the incoming Executive Committee in July. Typically the membership committee duties are greatest in August – November. |
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PTSA Committees (Nominating Committee)The Nominating Committee is in charge of identifying and recruiting candidates for the incoming PTSA Board. This is a relatively simple, but very important task. Training and resources available. |
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PTSA Leadership (Reflections Chair)The Reflections chair promotes the event, collects students' submissions, recruits judges to determine which works of art will pass to the next level. PTSA offers training and resources available to guide you every step of the way. For more info, contact enrichment@rmsptsa.org |
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PTSA Committees (School of Excellence Committee)Work with the VP Family and Community Engagement to fulfill our Roadmap to Excellence for the new school year. You don't have to be a PTSA member or even have a child at the school to help out. This opportunity is open to everyone! |
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PTSA Leadership (Spelling Bee Chair)The Spelling Bee is a test of word spellings and their meanings. It is a great way for students to expand their vocabulary, expose themselves to new concepts and learn how to stand up in front of peers and compete in a friendly way. The Bee is open to all students of Redmond Middle School. Organize parent volunteers and students. |
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PTSA Leadership (Staff Appreciation Chair)Coordinate Staff Appreciation days throughout the year with a special focus week in May. |
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PTSA Leadership (Staff Support Chair)Help PTSA be a good host by taking care of refreshments for volunteers during a number of PTSA and school events, and supporting other PTSA chairs with their hospitality needs. You do not need to donate the food, PTSA takes care of the bills. You don't need to do it all, either! You can coordinate other volunteers and have a merry team. Events include: Coffee with the Principal, Curriculum Night, Schedule Handout, Laptop roll out/in, Health Screening and PTSA General Meetings. |
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PTSA Leadership (Student Directory Editor)Review, edit and publish student directory. Online directory is default with purchase of PTSA membership, printed copies will be charged a nominal fee. |
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PTSA Leadership (Pantry Packs Chair)Work under the direction of RMS counselors and in partnership with LWSF to bring/sort food to students-in-need to take home. Option to form a committee and assign drivers. For more information about Pantry Packs, please visit https://www.lwsf.org/programs/pantry-packs/ |
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PTSA Volunteers (In-Person Volunteer)Are you willing to volunteer in-person for school or PTSA events? Sign up now to be put on the mailing list to be notified of future volunteer opportunities! |
- | 37 / Several | |
PTSA Volunteers (Remote Volunteer)Are you willing to volunteer remotely for school or PTSA events? Sign up now to be put on the mailing list to be notified of future volunteer opportunities! |
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PTSA Committees (School Beautification Committee)Help make RMS look great! RMS is looking for a few volunteers that can help maintain the flower pots around the school grounds. Your team will be working with the Principal and school office manager to make sure the flowers and plants around the walking areas are kept in good condition and help welcome students and families. This is mostly an outdoor and "your-pick-the-time" activity. |
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PTSA Committees (Service Awards Committee)Publish the announcement for award nomination submissions in the spring. Receive and consider applications. Determine the awardees. Purchase appropriate recognition items. Provide list of winners to the school and PTSA board for promotion. Update nameplates for plaques. |
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PTSA Leadership (Sustainability Chair)The Sustainability Chair works on a range of issues, including food recovery, waste reduction, composting, green cleaning, no-idle zones, herbicide-free schools, and engaging and supporting students in their efforts to combat climate change and create a livable planet. Works closely with the Green Team chair and optionally include work with the LWPTSA Sustainability Committee is made up of local chairs at schools across the district. |
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| Picture Days (Volunteer) | - | 0 / 10 Sign up | |
Cultural Night (Chair)Coordinate hosting duties for Cultural Night in the spring. Cultural Night is a celebration of the many cultures that make up Redmond Middle School and its community. Students & families coordinate displays, performances & share delicious food with one another at a fun-filled event in March. |
- | 1 / 2 Sign up | |
Advocacy (Chair)Advocacy is a vital part of PTSA, as it is the voting from local PTSAs that determines which issues our state and national PTA focuses on - and their influence is significant. This is a way you can directly influence legislation and government handling of current problems facing our students, teachers and community. Attend two events per year (Feb & Oct), in the Seattle area and pass along monthly updates to our community through PTSA newsletters and social media. |
- | 0 / 2 Sign up | |
PTSA Website (Designer)Design the RMS PTSA website. Work with the webadmin who can help with technical aspects if needed. |
- | 0 / 2 Sign up |
