Welcome Back Vikings

Welcome back to a new and exciting school year at Redwood!

This summer has been an extraordinary time for our school as we’ve been undergoing significant Measure I construction to enhance our facilities. This summer crews have been hard at work on construction for the soon to be Redwood Plaza. The plaza will serve as a wonderful space for students, staff and stakeholders to gather and engage in various activities. Additionally, construction is now underway for our new science labs and instrumental music rooms. Completion dates for the projects are scheduled between Winter 2024 (Redwood Plaza) and Spring/Summer 2025 (Music and Science building).

As we welcome our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders back to school, we are committed to ensuring that every student feels supported, valued, and challenged. Our dedicated teachers and staff are preparing engaging and enriching learning experiences that will ignite curiosity and foster academic growth. Parents and guardians, your involvement and support are crucial to our collective success. We look forward to partnering with you to create a positive and nurturing environment for our students.

Once again, welcome back! Let's make this school year one of growth, discovery, and achievement.

As a reminder if you have not yet done so please spend some time reviewing the Redwood Summer Newsletter.

~Kristi Keener, Principal

Parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to pick up and drop off students outside of the RMS parking lot.

Our first priority to student safety as our Vikings enter and depart from campus. With this in mind we are trying to reduce the number of vehicles flowing through our parking lot. For those who need to pick and drop off in the lot there will be a one way flow of traffic that all vehicles must follow.

Students who did not attend orienation may pick up textbooks/chromebook in the library AFTER SCHOOL on Wednesday, August 21st.

It is strongly recommended that ALL students purchase chromebook protection for their CVUSD device this year. Protection is $25 this school year.

• Click HERE to purchase chromebook protection.

• Grade 6 Students - ALL students in grade 6 will be assigned a book locker automatically at orientation.
• Grade 7 and Grade 8 Students - Book lockers will be assigned upon request. If you would like a BOOK locker complete the request form here- RMS Book Locker Request 2024/25

NOTE- This is only applicable for BOOK lockers. Students will all be assigned PE lockers through their PE teacher after school starts.

For our families who like to plan ahead, please review the calendar for the 2024-25 school year HERE. This calendar includes:

• Days off school for secondary education (middle school and high school)
• Minimum days and late start (Note: RMS school gates open at 8:30am every TUESDAY)
• End of all grading periods (grades are finalized semester 1 and semester 2)
• Final exams schedules
• 2025 state testing dates

Calling all families, friends and staff! Please consider joining our PTSA this year. PTSA does so much for our students and staff throughout the year. It takes everyone working together to fund these events, activities and items. Anyone who has joined PTSA by orientation will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win prizes! Click HERE to join PTSA or bring cash/check to join during orientation.

All students must provide proof of Tdap vaccination prior to the start of grade 7. If you have not yet submitted your proof of vaccinations to Redwood you may upload the immuziation record when completing the Q annual updates. Immunization records may also be submitted in person to the Redwood health office. Grade 7 students who do not have this required immunization will be excluded from school. Make your appointment today and complete your required Tdap immunization.

All families must complete the annual updates on Q Parent Connect prior to orientation.

• This important information must be done prior to the Redwood orientation. Parents who have not completed the Annual Updates will need to do so in person at orientation. Students will not be given their schedules until the Annual Updates are complete.
• Click HERE to access Q Parent Connect and complete your annual updates. Don't delay!

This is an exciting year for our 8th graders, but with that comes additional expectations for behavior on our campus. Administration will visit all grade 8 science classes on Friday, August 23rd to review behavior expectations and requirements for end of year activities. All grade 8 students must meet specific academic and behavior requirements in order to participate in optional end of year activities. This year activities include- the grade 8 field trip, walking in the promotion ceremony, and participating in the promotion dance. All parents/guardians must sign the contract. Students will bring home a paper copy on Friday, August 23rd. Electronic copies will also be sent home to families on the 23rd.