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Calendar
February
- Thu, Feb 2: Open House for prospective students and families (7-8:30 PM, RESMS)
- Wed, Feb 8: PTSA Board Meeting (6:30-7 PM, Zoom)
- Feb 12-16: FORESMA Tutta Bella Fudraiser
- Mon, Feb 13: FORESMA Meeting (7-8 PM, Virtual)
- Mon, Feb 13: Parent Workshop on Promoting Safety in Teen Dating (6:30-8 PM, Zoom)
- Wed, Feb 15: Ballard 8th Grade Choice Night (6-8 PM, Main Gym)
- Feb 20-24: No School: Midwinter Break (Including Presidents Day)
March
- Tue, Mar 7: PTSA Board Meeting (7-8:30 PM, Rm 154)
- Mar 12-16: FORESMA Tutta Bella Fudraiser
- Mon, Mar 13: FORESMA Meeting (7-8 PM, Hybrid)
- Mon, Mar 20: Boys Soccer Tryouts (4:00-5:45 PM, RESMS field)
- Tue, Mar 21: Boys Soccer Tryouts (4:00-5:45 PM, RESMS field)
- Tue, Mar 28: Spring Orchestra Concert (7-9 PM)
- Thu, Mar 30: Spring Band Concert (7-9 PM)
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Resources
School Mailing Address
1330 N 90th St.
Seattle, WA 98103
RESMS PTSA Mailing Address
PMB #107
10002 Aurora Ave N #36
Seattle, WA 98133-9334
Main Office
206.413.2300
Attendance
206.413.2304
email
Schedule
8:55 am–3:45 pm
Wednesdays: school ends at 2:30 pm.
RESMS Website
SPS Website
SPS Academic Calendar
PTSA Contact
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American Mathematics Competition: Results!
On January 20th, 13 Ravens participated in the middle school American Mathematics Competition (AMC 8).
Eleven out of 13 students finished at or above the national median for their grade level. One student finished in the top 5% of test-takers and is on the national Honor Roll. A second student is on the Achievement Roll for outstanding performance by students in sixth grade or younger. The top 3 scorers answered a combined 52 of 75 questions correctly, placing Robert Eagle Staff on the school-level Merit Roll in the top 25% of participating schools.
Congratulations to everyone who participated! If you are in 5th, 6th, or 7th grade and would like to participate in the AMC 8 next year, please email mathclub@eaglestaffptsa.org for more information.
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Call for Vinyl
For student art project
Do you have a stash of vinyl albums languishing in your basement or closet?
If you are ready to part with a few of those gems, Robert Eagle Staff would love to have them. Students who will not be attending the 7th Grade Camp Experience will use them to create some amazing vinyl bowls. We'll be sure to spotlight them in the newsletter!
Please send your old vinyl in with your student or bring them in yourself and leave them in the box in the main office. Thanks in advance!
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Parent Workshop on Promoting Safety in Teen Dating
Monday, Feb 13, 6:30 - 8:00 PM, on Zoom
We are 12 days away from February, which is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Currently, 1 in 3 teens experience an abusive relationship but we have a chance to disrupt that today. New Beginnings provides dating education to youth from 10 schools in Seattle and Shoreline to improve dating skills and relationship health. However, prevention begins at home.
Join our Prevention Educators Victoria Orcutt and Meesh Vergara in a virtual workshop for parents on Monday Feb 13th 6:30-8pm on Promoting Safety in Teen Dating. They will also be joined by teen peer educators from Shorecrest HS to answer any questions you may have. All parents of any age children/teens are welcome.
Register now for a spot: tinyurl.com/ParentWorkshopTeenDating
Topics discussed:
- What curriculum does New Beginnings provide to middle schoolers?
- What is normal and healthy for teen dating?
- How can I support my kid even if they aren’t ready or interested in dating?
- 30 min Q&A with teen peer educators from Shorecrest High School’s Peer Consent Education team
FAQ
Q: What if my kid is too young to date or they aren’t interested?
A: It’s never too early to start talking about healthy relationships. You’ll learn age-appropriate ways to have discussions about healthy skills.
Q: What if I can’t attend the entire session?
A: Come for what you can! If you sign up, we can email you our slides after the workshop.
Q: Does my kid have to be in a New Beginnings program for me to join this workshop?
A: Any and all parents everywhere are welcome. Since we can’t be in every school, it’s important for us to have these open workshops for all parents.
Q: Will I learn what you teach at Crushin It?
A: Some of it! We have 12 sessions that run at 50 minutes each so we can’t go through each one, but we will give you an overview.
Q: Who do I reach out to with questions and accessibility needs?
A: Reach out to Prevention Educator Meesh Vergara Mvergara@newbegin.org
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Ravens Care Closet In Need
One way that Raven families help one another
Thanks to the generosity of our Ravens families, the Ravens Care Closet has been helping provide much-needed items to many of our families. This week we are running low on household basics like household cleaner, laundry soap, hand sanitizer and hand soap.
An easy way to help is to order from our Amazon Wish List.
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Boys Soccer Tryouts
Coaches Jon and Tom
Your soccer coaches, Jon and Tom, are getting set to kick off the spring soccer season. We are excited to get out there on the field and teach the kids some soccer, but more importantly give them an opportunity to get in shape, learn about teamwork, and meet fellow classmates.
All skill levels are encouraged to tryout! We do not intend to have cuts. Last year we had nearly 60 kids, fielding a Varsity, JV, and JVC team, and we expect to do the same again.
The season runs from April to June:
- Practices: Mondays and Thursdays
- Games: Saturdays
Tryout Dates/Times
- Monday, March 20th from 4:00-5:45 PM (On the RESMS field)
- Tuesday, March 21st from 4:00-5:45 PM (On the RESMS field)
We recommend athletic clothing for the tryouts, as well as cleats and shinguards if you have them. Please make sure to complete your FinalForms paperwork before tryouts. You can find instructions and a link to FinalForms on the RESMS Athletics page. (RESMS website => Student Life => Athletics)
Last year was an absolute blast and we ended our season by making it to the finals after a dramatic penalty kick victory in the semifinals. Fingers crossed we can have as much fun again! Details about timing and how to sign up are below.
See you out on the field!
Go Ravens!
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Ravens Volleyball: Coaches Needed!
Allison Patrick, Teacher + Athletic Coordinator
Volleyball season begins on March 20, and our Ravens need coaches! Practices will be held after school twice each week, and games will be on Saturdays..
Please apply using the links below.
MS & K8 – Head Coach Application
MS & K8 – Assistant Coach Application
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Ravens Ultimate- Join Now!
Christa June, Head Coach
RESMS Ultimate Frisbee
It's time to sign up for Spring Ultimate! We welcome all returning and new student-athletes to this amazingly fun, mixed gender, spring sport that is run through Seattle's DiscNW (not SPS, so students participating in other SPS activities are welcome). Practices will start in mid-February, and games will be on Saturdays from March 4 through mid-May, as well as an optional tournament in April. Once you sign up we can send you additional information.
To sign up, please fill out this short form by Saturday, February 4.
For further information please email Ravens Ultimate at eaglestaffultimate@gmail.com.
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February FORESMA Meeting
February 13, 7-8 PM Virtual
Our next FORESMA meeting will be VIRTUAL on Monday, February 13, from 7-8pm.
We invite everyone to come who is interested in supporting our organization! All are welcome!
Get the virtual link here.
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Open enrollment is in progress until February 28th. Seattle high schools haver been hosting open houses for families. Check the high school websites for details on tours and open houses. The last day of school choice is May 31.
To complete a school choice form:
- Log into The Source.
- If you have more than one child in the district, go to the tab for the student you want to register.
- In the left navigation bar, click on School Choice. The Source will present a simple form.
- Complete the form and submit!
Learn more about school choice on the SPS Website.
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Nathan Hale High School Family Information Nights
Thursday, February 9, 6-8 PM
We invite and encourage families who will be assigned to NHHS next year to attend our information evening in order to get a head start on transition to high school. We also welcome families who are assigned to another school but are interested in NHHS and are considering going through the Open Enrollment process.
Future and prospective parents/guardians and students are invited to join us for the following informational evening:
- 6:00PM – 7:00PM Information Tables and Tours in Commons (last tour leaves Commons at 6:40)
- 7:00PM – 8:00PM Presentation and Questions in Performing Arts Center
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Middle College High School Open House
Thursday, February 2, 6 PM, North Seattle College
Middle College High School offers a unique opportunity to students who are college focused but are looking for a smaller environment where they can build community and receive more one-on-one support from teachers than a typical high school offers. Our mission is to increase the college success rates of students that are the first in their families to attend college, those who may also be impacted by systemic racism, and/or students that experience poverty.
Come to an open house to learn more about our program and how we serve our students! Middle College Website
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Ballard High School 8th Grade Choice Night
Wednesday, February 15, (6-9 PM)
Ballard High School will be hosting an event for prospective students and families on Wednesday, February 15. The event will kick off at 6:00 PM in our Main Gym. We hope to see you there!
Ballard High School allows prospective students to learn more about our school by shadowing existing students. To learn more about our shadowing program please visit our Incoming Students page.
Students interested in Music, may contact the music Directors who may be able to arrange for a shadow with a current music student:
Jay Gillespie (Band) jrgillespie@seattleschools.org
Courtney Rowley (Choir) chrowley@seattleschools.org
Dan Valdez (Orchestra) dmvaldez@seattleschools.org
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Ballard High School Performing Arts Spaghetti Dinner
February 11, 5:30-8:30 PM, Ballard High School Commons
We are delighted to invite you to the 54th annual Spaghetti Dinner! The theme this year is One Hit Wonders, featuring memorable tunes from over the decades, performed by every Ballard Performing Arts choir, band and orchestra group -- plus a sneak peek at the Spring Musical, The Secret Garden. Our One Hit Wonders will not only get you "Hooked on a Feeling," but you also might be "Walking on Sunshine," or "Dancing in the Moonlight," by the end of the night!
We especially welcome our future Ballard High students, both elementary and middle school musicians and actors! The concerts are free.
Tickets for dinner are: Students/Seniors $11, Adults $16, All-you-can-eat $24.
Please see our press release for details. Also, check out our awesome poster!
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Presidents Day Basketball Clinic
A.T. Seattle Training
Learn the basics of basketball through fun drills and games. In groups sorted by age and skill, we will learn the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, and shooting while building teamwork and sportsmanship!
Date: February 20
Time: 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM (half day options available)
Grades: K-7
Location: Ballard Community Center
For more information, and to sign up, please visit our website, or email a.t.seattletrainings@gmail.com with your questions.
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UW Youth and Teen Spring Offerings
Regsitration open until February 28
Shake off the winter doldrums this spring and hone a skill or discover a new talent with one of our remote courses!
Instructors will teach the courses in real time twice weekly in the evenings. They'll use a blend of whole group discussion, small group/partner work and individual work time.
- Inside the Courthouse: Students will learn the ins and outs of the legal process and how trials work.
- Writers Workshop: A great opportunity for passionate young writers to strengthen their skills writing in a variety of genres.
To learn more visit us online at Spring 2023 Afterschool Programs!
Click here to view our flier.
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Art by SMaack
A new after-school art program has arrived at the Greenwood Phinney Center! Described as "1,002 miles of fun," this after-school art program caters to students of all skill levels, grades K-8. Classes taught by local mixed media artist Stephanie Maack. With a background in science, art, and early childhood education, Stephanie brings something new to the classroom.
Science, vocabulary, and color theory are incorporated into every lesson using a variety of art mediums and hands-on art projects. Students learn the differences between mediums, substrates (surfaces), and materials. Exposure to different art materials and small class sizes helps to build students' confidence in the mediums and subjects that interest them the most!
Classes are held at the Greenwood Phinney Center and run for two hours with dance and snack breaks.
- Wednesday's, 3rd-5th Grade, 3:15-5:15
- Thursday's, 6th -8th Grade, 4:30-6:30
- Friday's, K-2nd Grade, 3:15-5:15
- Tuesday classes being Feb 7th, 6th-8th Grade, 4:30-6:30
Class sizes are limited, so reserve your spot today and watch your young artists grow in their skill set, style, and creativity!
Sign up and more information at www.artbysmaack.com
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Ballard Basketball
Registration open now
Full and partial scholarships available by emailing Sara at ballardbasketballinfo@gmail.com.
More info and registration at http://www.ballardbasketball.org.
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PhinneyWood Lunar New Year
Sunday, February 5 2-5 PM
PNA is debuting a Lunar New Year Celebration on Sunday, February 5th - a great way for all families to learn about and come together over an important cultural tradition from SE Asia and beyond.
It will be an inclusive and diverse new event for North Seattle that honors Asian cultures that celebrate the Lunar New Year and supports local Asian-led businesses and organizations. Our current PhinneyWood Lunar New Year plans include:
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