RTS Middle School News
March 2024
Richard T. Stank Middle School News- May 2024
A NOTE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents/Guardians,
I hope this message finds you well. As we approach the end of the school year, I want to inform you of several upcoming events and important dates for your calendar.
**Assessments:**
- **April 30 and May 1:** Math Assessment for Grade 6
- **May 7 and May 8:** Math Assessments for Grade 7/8
- **May 14:** Science Assessment for Grade 8
**Safety Drills:**
- **May 17:** Off-site Evacuation Drill
- **May 23:** Lockdown Drill during 4th period
- **Fire Drills:** Throughout the spring (weather permitting)
**Springtime Fun and End of the Year Events:**
**May 21:** Join us for our Budget Vote and Community Art Festival
**May 31:** Spring Dance from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
**June 11:** Spring Concert at 6:00 pm for Grade 6; Grade 7/8 concert begins at 7:15 pm
**June 12:** RTS Field Days!
**June 13:** SVTA Early Dismissal 11:30am
**June 18:** Celebrate the achievements of our 8th graders at their moving up ceremony at 6:00 pm and a special 8th grade dance following the ceremony
**June 18:** the last day of school for RTS.
Please mark these dates on your calendars and ensure your child is prepared for any upcoming assessments or events. More detailed information about each event will be provided closer to the dates.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Your involvement and support are greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education.
Warm regards,
Laura Karlson
RTS Guidance News
The Interim 4 progress report period will be ending on Friday, May 10th. These progress reports will be mailed home to parents/guardians on Friday, May 17th. The information will be available by accessing your Parent Portal account on that date.
Please contact your student's school counselor if you have any questions or concerns regarding your student's progress report. If you need to create a Parent Portal account, please contact the Guidance Office for information by calling 607-775-9132.
Thank you!
If you are unable to attend the PTA meeting, but would like to attend via zoom, see the link below!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2244174553?pwd=SXZQVnU5VEMyVFVNYkJTQkt3L1hqQT09&omn=89539240053
Meeting ID: 224 417 4553
Passcode: 4tTUWF
RTS Yearbook Info
Students may now purchase a yearbook for $23! Once the yearbooks arrive in June, the price per yearbook is $25. Cash or check may be given to Mrs. Schneider; checks should be made out to RTS Yearbook.
RTS Music News May 2024
Spring Concert Fever!
The middle school music ensembles are gearing up for the final concert of the year on June 11th, 2024. The concert will be held in the HS Auditorium and the first group will perform at 6:00pm. Remember that concerts are a required part of the students grade and all students should
attend. Contact your students ensemble teacher for questions or concerns regarding this.
Please see the attached information with more details. Students will also be bringing this information home from their teachers very soon! Please make sure that you check out the Bake Sale, hosted by the SVHS Chapter of Tri-M and the HS Music Department, at our spring concert. The funds earned will go toward various trips and scholarships offered by the SVHS Music Department!
Concert Closet
If you have gently used black clothing that you are willing to donate, we will gladly take it! We are always looking for black shirts (both long and short sleeved) and black pants of various sizes. We could also use black shoes in both mens and womens sizes. Please feel free to drop off your
donations at the RTS Main Office. We appreciate your help!
Concert Reminder - June 11
Concert Dress:
Black Shirts
Black Pants
Black Shoes (or very dark shoes)
NO dresses or skirts, shorts, Crocs, flip flops
6th Grade Band, Chorus & ALL orchestra students:
● Report to HS Music Suite at 5:30pm, in concert dress
● Concert begins at 6:00pm.
● All 6th grade band & chorus students who are not in orchestra are dismissed after the concert
7th & 8th GRADE:
● Report to HS Music Suite at 6:45pm, in concert dress
● Concert begins at 7:15pm. You are dismissed after the concert.
● 6th grade orchestra students are dismissed after you perform.
Concerts are a mandatory part of the RTS music program! If you arrive early, please visit the HS cafeteria for a music department bake sale!
No students should be in the music suite prior to their called time.
FACS Club and Student Council events!
Middle School Spring Dance
Our Spring Dance will be held on May 31, 2024 from 5:30-7:00 pm. DJ Henderson will be spinning tunes and tickets are just $5.00!
Annual MS Dog Walk and Bake Sale
Our Annual Dog Walk and Bake Sale to benefit the BC Humane Society will take place on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 from 5:30-7:00pm.