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Calendar
May
- Wed, May 8: Bike to school day; 7th grade trip to MOHAI, group 2 of 3 (all day)
- Thu, May 9: Self-Defense for Boys (4–5:30 pm); 8th grade exhibition night
- Fri, May 10: Mariners tickets order deadline
- Sat, May 11: Track finals (10:30 am at Chief Sealth stadium)
- Fri, May 17: Marching band in Syttende Mai Parade (4:30–8:30 pm in Ballard)
- Sun, 19: Grounds work & weeding party (9:30–11:30 am at RESMS)
- Mon, May 20: FORESMA meeting (7 pm in the orchestra room)
- Tue, May 21: Talent show auditions (4–5:30 pm)
- Wed, May 22: 7th grade trip to MOHAI, group 3 of 3 (all day)
- Thu, May 23: World languages night (7 pm in the commons)
- Mon, May 27: Memorial Day (no school)
- Tue, May 28: Talent show auditions (4–5:30 pm)
- Thu, May 30: Volunteer appreciation party and PTSA meeting (7 pm in the commons)
- Fri, May 31: RESMS night at the Mariners
June
- Thu, Jun 6: New Student Night
- Fri, Jun 7: Swing Dance Night (6 pm in the commons)
- Sat, Jun 8: Wild Waves trip for music program
- Mon, Jun 10: FORESMA meeting (7 pm in the orchestra room)
- Tue, Jun 11: End-of-year orchestra and guitar concert (7 pm in the commons)
- Thu, Jun 13: End-of-year band concert (7 pm in the commons)
- Fri, Jun 14: 8th grade cruise
- Thu, Jun 20: 8th grade promotion
- Thu, Jun 27: Last day of school
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Resources
School Mailing Address
1330 N 90th St.
Seattle, WA 98103
Main Office
206-413-2300
Attendance
206-413-2304
email
RESMS Attendance Procedures
Schedule
8:55 am–3:45 pm
Wednesdays: school ends at 2:30 pm.
Bell Schedule
RESMS Website
SPS Website
SPS Academic Calendar
PTSA Contact
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7th and 8th graders in Ms. Pleasure's art classes celebrate their functional bowls with a cereal party. No leaks!
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8th Grade Exhibition Night
8th grade Ravens and families, tomorrow night (Thu, May 9, 7–8:15 pm) is 8th Grade Exhibition Night! This will be a time for your students to share their work and learning, and for you to hear from 8th grade students and staff. Refreshments provided.
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New Student Night
Incoming 6th graders are invited to a new student and family welcome night on Thu, Jun 6, 7–8:15 pm. Join us for student-led school tours, performances, and a welcome from school staff and community partners.
Can't make it on the official night? There will be an additional opportunity to connect with RESMS on Tue, Jun 11 (tentative), 6:15–7 pm. You are welcome to stay for our end-of-year orchestra concert starting at 7 pm. (Note: Parking will be very limited due to the concert. Consider parking at Cascadia).
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Registration for Rising Ingraham 9th Graders
Please take some time now to register for your fall 2019 classes via the Source. Then submit your paper copy with signatures.
View the instructional videos for help completing the process:
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Clothing Needed
The school nurse needs sweat pants, leggings, and t-shirts in all sizes K–8th grade. Drop clothing at the main office.
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Talent Show
Auditions/Practices:
- Tue, May 21 (4–5:30 pm)
- Tue, May 28 (4–5:30 pm)
- Tue, Jun 4 (4–5:30 pm)
- Tue, June 11, Dress Rehearsal (4–5:30 pm)
We are looking for awesome talent, emcees, and sound and lighting help. See Ms. Rubio or Ms. Sullivan with questions.
Performances will be Fri, Jun 14 in the afternoon (2 shows).
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Volunteer Appreciation Night & General PTSA Meeting
Save the date! You are invited to celebrate our wonderful volunteers and vote on our new PTSA board and budget on Thu, May 30, 7 pm in the commons. Refreshments will be provided.
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Staff Appreciation Week
Thanks to all our wonderful staff for keeping our school running smoothly! Thanks to everyone who signed up to bring treats on Tuesday morning and soups and stews on Thursday.
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Bike to School Month
Bike to school day is today! Bike to school continues through the month of May. Check out these resources for biking to school:
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RESMS Mariners Night
Join other RESMS friends, faculty, and families at Mariners' Night on Fri, May 31, 7:10 pm. Mariners are playing the LA Angels. It's also Star Wars fireworks night! Tickets are a deal at only $14 per person, payable by check or PayPal. Scholarships available. Order online or download the order form (hard copies also available in the front office). Payments are due this Fri, May 10.
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PTSA Needs You
Do you want to get more involved and make a real impact at our school? Become a PTSA board member for 2019–2020! We have openings for several director-level roles:
- Co-President
- Co-Treasurer
- Newsletter editor-in-training
We have an amazing community at Eagle Staff MS, but we rely on volunteers like you to ensure that our staff and students receive the support they so that every Raven has the opportunity to reach their full potential. In addition to the board member positions, we will have a variety of other volunteer opportunities available. Please reach out to info@eaglestaffptsa.org or ask a current board member for more information. We would love to have you as part of our team next year!
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Ultimate Frisbee Playoffs
Ultimate playoffs are this weekend at Magnuson Park, field 6. Come out and cheer JV at 12:30 pm (and again at 2:15 pm if we win), 6 Red at 2:15 and again at 4 pm if we win), and 6 Black (5:45 pm). Bring your popsicles and sunscreen. Go Ravens!
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Track Finals
Metro track finals are this Sat, May 11 at Chief Sealth stadium, starting at 10:30 am. Come and cheer your Ravens finalists!
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Spring Sports Schedules
Sometimes sports schedules change after we post the newsletter. If a link is broken, check the master schedule page for updates.
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Incoming 9th Grade Music Meeting at Ballard HS
Ballard High School is hosting an Incoming 9th grade music meeting for all students who will be involved with the BHS music department next year. Tue, Jun 25 at 7 pm in the Ballard HS performing arts center. Come meet the teachers, learn about the program, hear from current students, and meet other 8th graders who will be in the program next fall! We will also be talking about next year’s calendar of events and answering your questions.
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SPS Summer Music Program
The Summer Music Program is a way for students to continue their music learning during the summer months. The program is designed for students entering grades 5–9 (fourth grade completed). Students must have completed at least one year of instrumental instruction. Teachers are certificated public school music teachers. All sheet music is provided by the program. See the SPS website for more information. |
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Seattle All-City Band
Established in 1951 by the Seattle Public Schools, the All-City Band has a reputation for excellence in music education, student leadership, and entertainment. The band brings together students from schools throughout the greater Seattle area to entertain in upwards of 20 parades and community celebrations each summer. Register online for All-City Band.
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Let’s Launch Lincoln!
The Lincoln High School opening is just around the corner. Don’t miss this opportunity to support a great start for our new school! Help set the spirit of generosity by donating today! Start-up funds will go towards music, athletics, performing arts, clubs, school supplies and much more. Donate by text LYNX to 41444 or online. Top 50 donors get an early tour of the school this summer. Send questions to fundraising@lincolnseattleptsa.org.
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Ballard High School Spring Play
The Ballard Playmakers Spring play consists of 2 one-act plays themed on gun violence. Take this opportunity to attend and use as a conversation starter on this emotional subject matter. The production gives views from multiple perspectives. Bang Bang You're Dead is from the students point of view while Eric LaRue is from a parent's view.
Performances May 9–11 and 16–18. All performances start at 7:30 pm at BHS. Tickets available online. Parent Advisory due to the subject matter.
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Roosevelt HS Football
All paperwork for fall 2019 football is now on-line. Please return completed paperwork and fees (make checks ou to Roosevelt High School) to Mrs. Downing in the main office at Roosevelt HS. Be sure to check the preseason schedule for important upcoming dates.
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Roosevelt HS Boys Basketball Camp
Join head coach Ben Scheffler and the RHS boys Varsity and JV basketball teams Jul 15–18, 9 am–3 pm! Grades 4–9. All skill levels welcome. Register online. Questions? Email riderhoops@outlook.com.
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Free Audio Books for Teens
Teens (and parents) can download up to 28 free audio books this summer (2 each week, Apr 25–Aug 1). Once the audio books are downloaded via the free OverDrive App, they are yours to keep. Selections cross multiple genres and contain both fiction and non-fiction. Great for summer road trips and down time! You can sign up online and opt to receive a text or email notification each week as new titles are released.
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Raider Boys & Girls Soccer Camp
Jul 8–12 at Jane Addams MS:
- Elementary school age: 9 am–12 pm
- Middle School age: 1–4 pm
Cost is $100.00 per player and includes a t-shirt and soccer ball and coaching by Nathan Hale Soccer Team & Coach(es). For questions and registration link, contact mypromotions@comcast.net.
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Kids with an Edge Camps and Tutoring
Use this summer to fill in the gaps, prevent the summer slide, or to take a look ahead and start the fall with confidence! Our classes are very effective and highly interactive. We keep students actively engaged and make sure they have the correct thought processes and approach. Our classes are designed to build confidence while enjoying the journey! Read what our parents are saying on Google and Yelp.
Our classes/camps are run in small groups of 2–4 with plenty of 1:1 attention. We also offer private tutoring. See our summer lineup. Don't see what you're looking for? Send us a request at info@KidsWithAnEdge.com.
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