RAMS Raider's Den for Oct 31, 2024

Dear Roseville Area Middle School Families,

As we approach this year’s presidential election, we recognize it’s a significant moment for our nation, our communities, and most importantly, our students. During such times, students may have questions, strong emotions, or even concerns. As a district, we’re committed to supporting our students in a way that honors their perspectives, respects differing opinions, and encourages civil discourse.

Here’s how we’re approaching this:

1. Open Communication
   Teachers will create space for students to express thoughts or feelings about the election. These discussions will be age-appropriate and carefully guided, encouraging respectful listening and open-mindedness.

2. Building Respectful and Inclusive Spaces
   Respect is the foundation of our classrooms. We’ll remind students of our shared commitment to treating each other kindly and respectfully, regardless of differing beliefs. This experience is a valuable opportunity to learn and practice empathy, critical thinking, and respect for all voices.

3. Addressing Heightened Emotions
   We recognize that emotions may run high for many students. Our staff will be present throughout the school day to provide additional support, encourage reflection, and ensure that every child feels safe and valued.

4. Encouraging Growth and Learning
   This election offers a meaningful moment for learning about civic responsibility and the power of our voices. We want our students to know they can make a positive impact in their families, schools, and communities, no matter the outcome.

5. Addressing Challenges Together
   Some students may have concerns or questions about the election. We’ll listen to and validate their experiences, provide a supportive environment, and remind them that they are part of a caring school community.

We believe these conversations help our students become compassionate, informed, and engaged citizens. Our focus is not on beliefs but on behavior; we emphasize that regardless of views, we all have a responsibility to treat others with respect, dignity, and kindness.

If you have questions about how we’re approaching these discussions or would like additional resources to support your student at home, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for your partnership as we help our students grow into thoughtful, resilient, and respectful individuals.

Learning for ALL,

Heidi George

Day of the Dead is a day that remembers our ancestors and our loved ones that have passed. In the Catholic Church it is also known as All Souls Day. In Mexico it is believed that when the Monarch butterflies arrive they are the bring the souls of our loved ones. It is not about being scary or about death, it is about remembering our roots and where we come from. Here at RAMS all the students in their STAR class made butterflies to remember our ancestors and to honor our roots. Students wrote the names of who they want to remember. We also included Kites, in Central America the people there make kites and send a special message to their loved ones who have passed.

🌟🌟🌟RAMS ROCKS!🌟🌟🌟

Congratulations to the Cosmos Students' of the Month!!!! You are awesome! Thanks for making RAMS a great school!

🌟🌟🌟RAMS ROCKS!🌟🌟🌟

• Monday, November 4 - NO SCHOOL - Staff Development Day
• Tuesday, November 5 - Asynchronous Learning Day - No In-Person Learning - all students need to do their at home learning via Schoology today

NOVEMBER

• November 1-30 - Native American Heritage Month
• Monday, November 4 - No School - Teacher Workshop Day
• Tuesday, November 5 - Asynchronous Learning Day - Grades 7-12 - Teacher Workshop Day
• Thursday, November 7 - National Community Education Day
• Thursday, November 7 - FTA Meeting - 7:00pm in the Team Office (next to the Media Center)
• Monday, November 11 - Veterans Day
• Tuesday, November 12 - Fall Bus Evacuation Day
• November 11-15 - National School Psychology Week
  
• Thursday, November 21 - RAMS Theatre Fall Play Performance - 7:30pm

• Friday, November 22 - RAMS Theatre Fall Play Performance - 7:30pm
• Saturday, November 23 - RAMS Theatre Fall Play Performance - 3:00pm & 7:30pm
• Wednesday, November 27 - Last Day of Trimester 1
• Thursday, November 28 - No School - Thanksgiving
• Friday, November 29 - No School - Thanksgiving Break

DISTRICT CALENDAR

District Family Calendar

RAMS Health Office is staffed from 7:30am-3:30pm on student contact days

P: 651-482-5291

F: 651-288-5034

RAMS School Nurse - Joan Tighe: 📨 joan.tighe@isd623.org

RAMS Health Assistant - Linsey Saxon: 📨 linsey.saxton@isd623.org

Activity Bus Routes Maps

4:00pm Activity Bus Route Stops

Bus 1

Bus 2

Bus 3

5:00pm Activity Bus Route Stops

Bus 1

Bus 2

RAMS 7-8 SPORTS (practices are at RAMS)

• Girls Basketball
• Practices start on Wednesday, November 6th. Practices are 3:00-5:00 Monday through Friday.
  
• Boys Basketball
• Practices start on Wednesday, November 6th. Practices are 3:00-5:00 Monday through Friday.
  
• Wrestling
• Practices start on Wednesday, November 6th. Practices are 3:00-5:00 Monday through Friday.
  

RAHS 7-12 SPORTS - visit rosevilleraiders.org for more information

• Alpine Skiing
• Nordic Skiiing
• Dance Team
• Gymnastics
• Boys Swimming & Diving

All students MUST have a sports physical on file before registering. Please see links below for physicals and registration.

7-8 Athletics/Activities page

• Sports Physical Form (Found here in English, Spanish Hmong & Somali)
• Online Registration
• Activity Bus Routes
• Information on Free Sports Physicals at Twin Cities Orthopedics

*7-12th sports in the district are run by the RAHS coaches and activities office. More information can be found at www.rosevilleraiders.org. RAHS fall sports start Monday, August 12th.

RAHS activities office contacts:

📨 Natalie Crosby or 📨 Andrea Schmidt

AD Office Contacts: 📨 Tanysha Scott and 📨 Susan Garland or call 651-482-5290

Yearbook Club Room B100

Advisor: Ms. Rogers (kelly.rogers@isd623.org )

Dates: September 30 – May 26

Meets: FIRST MEETING, SEPTEMBER 23rd

Cost: FREE

Are you interested in being a part of our Yearbook Crew at RAMS and creating this year's Yearbook? Please complete this form. If you have questions, email Ms. Rogers or stop and see her in her ROOM B100.

Yearbook is a yearlong activity that meets every 2 - 3 weeks. Students who participate in other activities are still welcome to join the yearbook club!

Robotics Room C101

Advisor: Ms. Rogers (kelly.rogers@isd623.org )

Dates: September 9th until

Meets: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays immediately after school until 4:00 PM

Cost: $10

Get ready for an action-packed season of First Tech Challenge! We're forming a competitive robotics team and are seeking dedicated students who are ready to push their limits in the world of engineering and robotics.

Team Details:

• Commitment: Consistent attendance at all meetings is required. We're building a strong team, and every member's presence is essential.

• Team Size: Limited to 15 students.

• Selection: If more than 15 students are interested, a selection process will be used to finalize the team.

We're looking forward to a fantastic season!

Go Team!

Pride: Room: Choir Room D 304

Advisor: Ms. Caudle amanda.caudle@isd623.org and Ms. Wuerffel deborah.wuerffel@isd623.org + other teachers throughout the year

Starts: Wednesday October 30th

Meets: Bi-Weekly as announced through Schoology

Time: 2:50-4:00

Who: Anyone accepting of or identifying with 2SLGBTQIA+ identities.

A safe space for students to meet and discuss topics and build community specifically surrounding LGBTQ+ identities and experiences at RAMS. Students will participate in activities, crafts, service projects, advocacy and possible field trips. No attendance requirement, come whenever you can!

Asian American Student Collective (formerly Asian Club): Room: C211

Advisor: Ms. Xiong maichue.xiong@isd623.org

Meets: Wednesdays

Who: In this class we will focus on community and leadership building through team activities and collaboration with community leaders/artists. Space will be limited to 30 students.

See Ms. Xiong for more information

Latinx Club: Room: A 217

Advisor: Ms. Siliva Vasques (silvia.vasquez@isd623.org)

Starts: Tuesday, September 24

Meets: Tuesday and Thursday

Time: 2:50 pm until 4:30 pm.

Who: Everyone is welcome to attend, we learn about who we are as Latinx today. We learn about Latinx Culture. We have fiestas, celebrate some of our holidays, we cook, sing, dance and build pride in our Latinx identity.

8th Grade Jazz Band – (Ms. Halsten) Room D302

Starts: November 8, 2024

Meets: Fridays at 7:10 a.m.

Jazz band is an extracurricular ensemble for students who participate in the curricular music program at RAMS. Jazz instrumentation is limited to the following instruments: saxophones, trumpets, trombones, bass, electric guitar, piano, and drums. If you want to be in jazz band, but play a different instrument, please contact Ms. Halsten. Rhythm section auditions will be held as needed.

7th Grade Jazz Band – (Ms. Halsten) Room D302

Starts: November 7, 2024

Meets: Thursdays at 7:10 a.m.

Jazz band is an extracurricular ensemble for students who participate in the curricular music program at RAMS. Jazz instrumentation is limited to the following instruments: saxophones, trumpets, trombones, bass, electric guitar, piano, and drums. If you want to be in jazz band, but play a different instrument, please contact Ms. Halsten.

Students 8th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult AND that adult must stay and monitor those students. Students and parents who don't follow these expectations will be subject to loss of entry to future RAHS events.

Menus at the secondary level will no longer be provide for each month in a calendar format. Please click on the grey button below to access the menus online. Make sure you change the school to be Roseville Area Middle School and check that you are in the week you would like to look at the menus.

🕐 7:00pm

📍 RAMS Team Office (next to Media Center)

📅 Thursday, November 7

📅 Thursday, December 5

📅 Thursday, February 6

📅 Thursday, March 6

📅 Thursday, April 3

📅 Thursday, May 8

Beginning November 1, applications will be accepted for 2025-2026 option school and open enrollment. Families of new students who have older children already enrolled in an option school or program have preference but must apply to ensure space availability.

Requests received November 1, 2024-January 15, 2025 will be processed late January and status with next steps will be sent to families the week of February 3.

Contact Central Enrollment (651.635.1626 or enrollment@isd623.org) with questions. If you are interested in more information or a tour at any of our option schools, please contact the schools.

🗓️ Thursday, November 7, 2024

⏰ 5:30-7:30 p.m.

📍 Aŋpétu Téča Education Center • 1910 County Road B West in Roseville

If you have a child turning 5 by September 1, 2025, join us for a fun *free* evening of information and entertainment! Your child can ride a real school bus 🚌, be a star in our Raider photo booth ⭐️, dance with the Teddy Bear Band (bring your own bear as a dance partner!) 🧸, enjoy a "super snack" from our Nutrition Services Department 🍎, get their own Class of 2038 t-shirt 👕, and much more!

Bring the whole family for a day filled with:

📚Read-alouds

🎶Music performances

🎨Craft stations

🌟 Student demonstrations & more!

In addition to purchasing books for friends, family, and yourself 😉, you’ll have a chance to purchase books from our schools’ wish lists 📖💓. A percentage of your entire purchase in-store on November 16 and all week online (use code 12813853) will go toward supporting Roseville Area Schools. See you there!

Registration starts Monday, November 4th for Adult Enrichment classes in January - May 2025! We have a lineup of exciting classes that you won't want to miss this winter, like:

🌀 Traditional Italian Cuisine

🌀 Mandala Rock Art

🌀 Calming Stress & Anxiety

🌀 Practical Chat GPT Training

🌀 Nuno Felted Scarf

🌀 Floral Resin Trays

Find all classes online here starting on Monday! 📲

Come celebrate Taylor Swift’s birthday weekend in the pool at Aŋpétu Téča Education Center! Our musical legend was born on December 13th, 1989. No need to be crying at the gym because we all know that Taylor acts like its her birthday, everyday. Make a splash to Taylor Swift’s sick beats and embrace her iconic style by taking testing out our Lover backdrop for the perfect photo op to capture those #SwiftieMemories. Enhance the experience by adding on a Swiftie-themed Party Pack goodie bag with friendship bracelets, goggles, dive toys, glitter beach balls, and more! Event is open to adults and children - please review pool supervision requirements for youth ages 0 to 14.

🗓️ Saturday, December 14, 2024

⏰ Times from 9:30am - 1:15pm - choose the 45-minute time slot that works best for you!

💧 Pool Entry for Child: $10

💧 Pool Entry for Adult: $8

💧 Swiftie Party Pack: $20

CLICK HERE to learn more and register! 📲

Do you have a parent or grandparent that may want to explore housing options or resources that can support them? Bring them to our free Senior Housing Fair on Saturday, October 26! 10am - 1pm at Aŋpétu Téča Education Center (1910 County Road B W, Roseville).

Whether the goal is to stay at home or the plan is to downsize, come discover many helpful resources and tips. Representatives from independent, assisted, and memory care facilities in the local area will be present, along with organizations and businesses which provide services to help older adults remain independent in their homes.

Do your children know how to swim and stay safe around water? Would you like to learn how to swim as an adult? We offer swim lessons for youth ages 9 months and older, AND adults!

All lesson options for winter 2024 will be viewable online at isd623.org/aquatics starting November 2. Registration will start on November 22 at 2:00pm. Wondering which level to register for? Contact our aquatics team at 651-604-3763 to schedule a lesson assessment.

Water Bottles Needed

The Health Office is requesting donations of reusable water bottles for our students. The image below shows the type of water bottle that would work the best. The water bottles can be donated by individuals, companies or ordered on Amazon. Thank you in advance for your donations!

Important RAMS Phone Numbers and Email addresses (click on any staff members name below to send an email)

• Main Office - 651-482-5280
• 📨 Attendance Email or leave a message at 651-482-5281
  
• Principal - 📨 Heidi George - 651-482-5284
• Assoc. Principal Grade 7 - 📨 Garin Bogenholm - 651-482-5287
• Assoc. Principal Grade 8 - 📨 Joseph Bue - 651-482-5297
• Building/Administrative Support Staff - 📨 Linsey Owen - 651-482-5284
• Registrar / Student Records Support Staff - 📨 Rebecca Thompson - 651-482-5288

• Athletics/Activities - 651-482-5290
• 📨 Tanysha Scott - Activities Director
• 📨 Susan Garland - Activities Clerical
• Student Support Services Office - 651-482-5289
• 📨 Julie Gabos - Grade 7 - Counselor
• 📨 Todd Richter - Grade 8 - Counselor
• 📨 Amy Grengs - School Psychologist
• 📨 Lisa Valerius - School Psychologist
• 📨 Angie Feigal - Social Worker
• 📨 Duane Woeste - SEL Teacher
• 📨 Rachael Gandossy - Counselor
  
• 📨 Melanie Cogan - Student Services Support Staff
• Health Office - 651-482-5291
• 📨 Joan Tighe - School Nurse
• 📨 Linsey Saxton - Health Assistant
• Special Education - 651-288-5000
• 📨 Jodi Walker - Special Education Lead Teacher
• 📨 Nancy Boulay - Special Education Clerical
• Centerline Bus - 651-482-1794
• District Transportation - 📨 Kristen Donaldson - 651-635-1638
• Tech Support - 651-288-5001
• 📨 Kathryn O'Brien - Media Specialist
• 📨 Kaolee Yang - District Tech Integrationist
• School Fax - 651-482-5299
• Spanish Liaison - 📨 Cecilia Martino - 651-235-3426
• American Indian Liaison - 📨 Savannah Rojas - 651-332-6513
• Somali Liaison - 📨 Kowthar Ismail - 651-322-0468

• Karen Liaison - 📨 Hsar Htoo - 651-332-6929
• Bhutanese/Nepali Liaison - 📨 Indira Kharel - 651-307-7471
• Hmong Liaison - 📨 Maider Lee - 651-210-7821
• African American Liaison - 📨 K’Lynn Lewis - 651-239-2826

Pre-order your RAMS 2024-25 yearbook online directly from JOSTENS.

Questions about Yearbook? Reach out to our Yearbook Coordinator Kelly Rogers.

RAMS sent out a Back to School email the past two weeks that had a lot of great school information. If you missed those emails please CLICK HERE to find the most recent email.

Has any of your contact information changed over the summer? Address, phone numbers, emergency contact information, etc? If so, please contact the office by calling 651-482-5288 or email

📨 rebecca.thompson@isd623.org and we will update our records