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Soon you'll be enjoying the 2024-2025 yearbooks, but you can help with the next one now!
At a glance:
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As always remember to check out our PTSA website rmsptsa.org and RMS Facebook page for the latest news, programs, and information. Send email inquiries to board@rmsptsa.org. And now... on to the good stuff! |
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🇲🇽 Lea las traducciones al español de este boletín en nuestro sitio web en los archivos. |
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Yearbook Photos Requested |
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Although student photographers capture moments at school, we need your help to get full coverage. This fall, we are looking for photos in the following categories:
Adults only, please upload here: https://photos.jostens.com/P33XPT. Fill out the information so that our yearbook staff can ensure all photos are captioned correctly. We aim to include photos of your child and their friends (no siblings or other family members).
Thanks in advance for contributing! |
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Submit Here: https://photos.jostens.com/P33XPT |
Volunteers Needed for Hearing & Vision |
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We need three groups of volunteers, each with a corresponding 2-hour commitment. We need plenty of volunteers to help everything run smoothly. Please sign up for as many groups as you can, but please make sure that you are able to commit for the entire time of the group(s) you sign up for. Please arrive on time as there will be mandatory training and instructions from the RMS Nurse.
You must be an approved LWSD volunteer. If you're not already, please fill out the LWSD volunteer application here.
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you for supporting our students! |
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More Opportunities at https://rmsptsa.org/Packet/Volunteer |
Eat a Burger to Fundraise |
At Red Robin on October 14th, 2025 |
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Reflections |
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Reflections is a National PTA arts contest open to students in grades pre-K through 12th grade. While the primary focus of Reflections is a celebration of creativity through positive recognition, finalists from local PTAs will move on to their council PTA (if applicable), then finalists from councils will move on to the state round. Washington State PTA finalists who receive an “Outstanding Interpretation” award will advance to the National PTA round. |
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Participate in the PTSA Reflections program by submitting your completed works of art in one or all available art categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts (2D). Students may submit in as many arts categories as they would like, but just one piece per category.
Get started with your Reflections work. Rules can be found here: |
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Reminder About PTSA Fundraising |
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We don’t want you to get sick of us, but… ♥️🖤 As we mentioned in our last update, ASB is facing some big funding challenges this year. During COVID and the years that followed, many school programs were on pause, and the limited costs were covered by reserves and ASB card purchases. But now everything’s back up and running - sports, music, clubs, field trips - and inflation (plus district budget cuts) means costs have climbed. That’s why you’re hearing from us a bit more. PTSA is able to help support the school's ASB funds, and this year we’re working to fill a $75,000 gap in order to support the things that make Redmond Middle so special - from buses that get our students to events, to band assistants, library resources, and teacher grants. We promise not to flood your inbox, and we know not everyone can give financially - truly, that’s okay. Every family supports this community in their own way, whether that’s volunteering, cheering from the stands, or donating when able. If you can contribute this time, please help us keep our programs strong and our students thriving. |
Join RMS PTSA |
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Start Here: https://rmsptsa.org/Packet/Join |
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Help us fulfill our mission by signing up for PTSA membership, indicating your volunteer interest, and more, all online. Many companies also offer employees match program. If you or your spouse work for one of these generous employers, you may be able to DOUBLE your donations. Companies that participate in this program include: Boeing, Expedia, Hornell Anderson Design, Microsoft, Starbucks, UBS, United Way, Wells Fargo Not sure whether you'd like to become member? RMS PTSA is a 501(c)(3) organization. Membership fees and donations are tax deductible |
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Our mission is to support, engage, and advocate for our students, staff, and community. We are dedicated to creating a welcoming and accessible academic community through our programs, activities, and financial support.
Scholarships for Membership |
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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! |
Bear Tracks |
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Email beartracks@rmsptsa.org and ask to be subscribed!
Do you know families or friends that might benefit from receiving the Bear Tracks Newsletter? Simply send us their name and email address and we'll get them signed up. Bi-weekly Bear Tracks has loads of timely information about RMS, PTSA, and ways that you can participate.
Do you have an idea for an article? Submit it here! |
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Bear Tracks Newsletter is produced by RMS PTSA as a benefit to the Redmond Middle School Community. Bear Tracks is edited by Neil C. Obremski. Please submit articles via the Bear Tracks Online Submission Form. Articles are due on Thursdays, by 5:00 PM for publication the following Sunday. Direct all inquiries to beartracks@rmsptsa.org. |
