Rye Neck Middle School

Dear Rye Neck Families,

We hope this message finds you well as we embark on another exciting week at Rye Neck Middle School. We have some updates and reminders to share with you, so please read on!

First and foremost, we want to extend our gratitude to the PTSA and all who joined us at the Spooktacular event last Friday. It was a fantastic evening filled with costumes, music, and spirit. We appreciate the tremendous effort put into the event, from the creative costumes to the volunteers who made it all possible. Our 7th graders had an exciting field trip that allowed them to enjoy the outdoors and team build.

Don't forget that we offer a range of after school clubs and modified sports that can help your child explore new interests and enhance their skills. From coding, art, sustainability and Science Olympiad to basketball, track and wrestling, there's something for everyone. Encourage your child to participate and discover new passions while making friends. The deadline to sign up for modified winter sports is November 22nd.

With the end of the quarter approaching, now is a crucial time for students to start managing their time effectively. Help your child create a study schedule, break down assignments and set achievable goals. The earlier they start preparing, the more confident and successful they will be as they approach project deadlines and assessments. Reach out to teachers or counselors if you need any assistance or guidance.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. Together, we can help our students excel in their academic journey and personal growth.

Best regards,

Dr. Dulce Barker

• Superintendent's Conference Day - Staff Only: November 7th
  
• Veteran's Day - School Closed: November 10th
• 1st Marking Period Ends: November 10th
• 2nd Marking Period Begins: November 13th
• BOE Meeting: November 15th, 9AM, FEB Auditorium
  
• Parent-Teacher Conferences: November 15th, 6pm
• 1st Marking Period Report Cards Posted: November 17th
• MS PTSA Class Photo Retakes: November 21st
• Modified Sports Info Meeting (students): November 21st, 3pm, DH
  
• Rapid Dismissal: November 22nd
• Thanksgiving Recess: November 23rd & 24th

As we work to develop the strategic goals that will guide our District over the next few years, we are in the process of collecting input from staff members, parents and students. In addition to the surveys sent out earlier this week, Judith Wilson, our Strategic Plan facilitator, will host virtual forums as another opportunity for input; however, no debates or decision-making will take place in the forums.

Parents can choose to participate in whichever forum works best for their schedule.

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 @ 10:30AM

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 @ 7:00PM

Dr. Lutinski will share the links to these forums in his Monthly Update on November 6th.

If you have not had the chance to complete the survey sent earlier this week, please do so by November 19th.

We would like to remind you of some bike safety rules.

• By law, all children ages 13 and under must wear a helmet while riding a bike. In Mamaroneck, bicycle riders must consider the safety of pedestrians on sidewalks (and must dismount and walk their bikes on Mamaroneck Avenue).

• Unlike joggers, bicyclists should ride in the same direction as auto traffic while on the road.

• Students must be mindful of how they are riding their bicycles while on our MS/HS campus. There are lots of staff, students and parents walking and many cars that are driving during arrival and dismissal.

• Please review this New York State resource on Bike Safety. Please remember that all of us who use the roads, whether on foot, on a bike, or in a car, have to pay attention to each other to prevent physical injury.

Parent support groups are being offered to parents of middle schoolers in the community starting on October 26th biweekly on Thursdays. The morning session is scheduled from 10am to 11am at the Rye Presbyterian Church and the afternoon session is scheduled from 6pm to 7pm at the Rye Free Reading Room. Please check out the link below for more information, including groups on Wednesdays for parents with kids from ages 5 to 11, in order to also address the middle schooler's younger siblings.

Parent Support Groups

After school clubs started the week of October 2nd. They are open to students in grades 6-8. Students can try different clubs or if they are in 6th grade they can also participate in intramural sports. The club presentation as well as the schedule for intramural sports is below.

MS After School Clubs

2023 - 2024

6th Grade Intramurals Schedule

School Days

Monday - Friday

3:00PM - 4:00PM

• Intramural sessions are run by Rye Neck Coaches.

• Intramural design will consist of skill development and scrimmaging.

• Please use this FamilyID link to register your child for Intramurals:

• 6th Grade Intramurals

• 6th Graders are to report directly to the location indicated below.

• Intramurals only run on days school is in session.

• Attendance is not mandatory for participation but if you sign up we ask that you make every attempt to attend each day. A student may register for multiple sessions/sports.

Westchester County honored Italian Heritage Month by recognizing outstanding students and teachers of Italian language on Wednesday, October 25th. This event was co-sponsored by the Westchester Coalition of Italian-American Organization and The Eastchester High School Italian Club. Three Rye Neck students were recognized along with their teachers, Mr. Bianco and Mrs. Martinelli. Congratulations to Max M., Betzaida L.P., and Tyler S.

If your child is interested in participating in the AMC 8 Math Contest this January, please have them fill out the AMC 8 Interest Form.

Please be sure to review the Acceptable Use Policy for Technology with your child. Students are not allowed to delete or download programs that block GoGuardian.

Code of Conduct

Academic Integrity Agreement

PTSA Event Calendar

Students just finished learning about the Pop Art movement and Roy Lichtenstein to create their own sound word drawings inspired by his style. They created a printed bubble wrap background and used different color schemes and values to create an interesting design. To end the quarter in art, they are learning about Ancient Greece to create vases on scratchboard!

We'll be wrapping up our discussion of The Outsiders this month and discussing the criteria we use to make sound and informed judgments about the people we meet. Students will take a final test on the book.

Students have finished working on their Peace Posters for the Lions Club contest. The high school art teachers will narrow down the results to about 6-9 entries and then members from the local Lions Club branch will choose the final winner and two runners-up! Stay tuned to find out the finalists! Students now are currently learning about glass artist Dale Chihuly in order to create colorful sculptures inspired by his work.

8th Grade English classes will be studying the novel The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune. The novel’s themes center on acceptance, inclusion, belonging and family. We continue to work on reading comprehension strategies and skills, and essay writing on a weekly basis.

Students are currently learning about modern artist Stuart Davis and are taking inspiration from his abstract paintings of the city. Students are using collage techniques to cut out buildings and words with a focus on positive and negative space in order to create unique compositions. They will also use line details to help add smaller details to their designs as well as add emphasis to different areas within their work.

Email: rnmiddleschool@ryeneck.org
Website: www.ryeneck.org/ryeneckmiddleschool
Location: 300 Hornidge Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543, USA