RTMS Review

• October 4 - Picture Retake Day
  

• October 5 - Non-Attendance Day (No Classes)

• October 7 - "Fist Bump Friday" with the MPPD

• October 12 - Walk/Bike/Roll to School Day

• October 15 - All 6th Grade and New Student Medical Paperwork DUE

• October 18 - Board of Education Meeting

• October 18 - PTC Dine and Share - Station 34 (See below)

• October 21 - Fall Dance

• October 29 - PSAT8 Testing for 8th grade students attending D214 Schools

Please click on this link to see the 2022-22 District Calendar.

It's hard to believe that September is already over! We had a fantastic turnout for last night's Rec Night (our first since 2019), and we are looking forward to so many great activities throughout this school year. Thank you so much to all of the parent volunteers! We could not have hosted that number of students without your help and support. Please encourage your children to become involved! There are so many great clubs and activities; there is truly something for everybody.

The trimester is now half over. Please check in with your student and ask them how things are going. Go through PowerSchool and Schoology with them so that they can show you where they are flourishing, and if there are any areas in which they need more support. Please know that our teachers want to help your child succeed. Check your email regularly, as that is sometimes the easiest way for our teachers to contact you during their planning time.

Our lost and found is suddenly overflowing with hoodies and light jackets now that the weather is cooling down. Please tell your child to check out the lost items this week to see if anything is theirs. We will be donating any unclaimed items after this week.

I wish you all a very happy October! Enjoy the sunshine this weekend!

In partnership,
Mary Krall-Meske

Principal

The following paperwork is required for all students that are new to the district this year, or in 6th grade:

• Vision Exam
  • Eye Exam Form
  • Eye Exam Waiver
• Physical Exam
  • Physical Examination-Immunization Form
    *Please note that the top portion on the second page of this form must be completed and signed by a parent or guardian (see below). If you have gotten a physical within the last year, that paperwork should be acceptable. Please check with our school nurse if you have any questions (lveller@rtsd26.org).

DUE BY OCTOBER 14, 2022

Picture re-take day will be the morning of Tuesday, October 4th. Any student absent on the original picture day may have their photo taken at this time, as well. If you are having your child do a re-take, please send the original packet that they received with proofs, or purchased photos, to give to the photographer.

This year, all students will continue to build upon their social emotional skills during Advisory Class. Through daily lessons and activities, students will learn and practice skills related to the Social Emotional Learning Competencies outlined by CASEL and ISBE.

Skill areas include:

• Self-Awareness

• Self-Management

• Social Awareness

• Responsible Decision Making

• Relationship Skills

If at any time during the school year, you feel your student would benefit from additional social emotional support, RTMS Social Emotional Support Staff are available. Support in the areas of peer relationships, problem solving, self esteem, emotion management, coping with stress, mental health, bullying and community resources are available to ALL students. Please feel free to reach out to building support staff with any questions or concerns!

Social Workers

Mandy Zavilla- azavilla@rtsd26.org 224-612-7648

Beth Kelpsch- bkelpsch@rtsd26.org 224-612-7704

School Psychologist

Ashley Nistor- anistor@rtsd26.org 224-612-7679

Technology use in education has greatly increased, and so has the importance of educating students about appropriate and responsible behavior when using technology. Are you interested in attending a parent night focused on Digital Citizenship and Internet Safety? Please complete this one-question survey to share your thoughts.

We are still in need of wrestling coaches for the 2022-23 school year. If you are interested, or know somebody who may be, please reach out to Coach Kuperman at jkuperman@rtsd26.org. We have many interested students, but we cannot have this sport without coaches. Wrestling is a non-cut sport available to students in grades 6-8.

Our Mount Prospect Police Department officers have been coming to area schools for "fist bump Fridays," and you will see them outside at least 15 minutes before the start of school on Friday, October 7th. Police officers will be present to greet our students with a fist bump and words of encouragement for the day. 😀

Save the Date! RTMS PTC is excited to announce that we will host a parent social at Station 34 on November 12. Be on the lookout for ticket info in the next PTC newsletter to reserve your spot!

Not getting PTC emails? Sign up now to receive them!

Friday, October 21st will be our annual PTC sponsored Fall Dance. Students are welcome to wear appropriate costumes (no weapons of any kind), and there will be a D.J. to lead the fun in the gym.

Tickets will be sold during lunches the week prior, and we are looking for volunteers to help sell tickets, and to help at the event. If interested, please use this link to sign up!

8th grade families that will be attending John Hersey High School or Buffalo Grove High School should receive more information via mail from District 214. Please note the dates below:

PSAT 8/9 Placement Test Dates at all 6 District 214 high schools:

• Saturday, October 29, 2022: 8:00 a.m. to approximately 11:45 a.m.
• Makeup, Saturday, November 5, 2022: 8:00 a.m. to approximately 11:45 a.m.

Join us on October 18th between 3pm and 9pm for our next Dine and Share! Station 34 will be giving $8 for each Large Pizza* and $5 for each Small Pizza* ordered this day when you mention River Trails Middle School!. Available for dine in and carryout/delivery.

Order online at station34pizzapub.com or call in at (847) 873-1230.
34 S Main Street, Mount Prospect, IL

Avoid disappointment in May, order your yearbook right away!!

RTMS yearbook sales start Monday, October 3. Your student will receive a yearbook order form/envelope during Monday's Advisory period. Yearbooks can be ordered by:

1) Going to inter-state.com and entering the code 72523B.

-or-

2) Returning the completed order envelope with $25.00 cash or a check payable to River Trails Middle School. Thanks for your order!

Wow, the lost and found box has gotten full recently! We will be spread out the findings in the main hallway on coat racks and tables. Whatever is not claimed by Friday, October 7th, will be donated to a local charity.

The middle school is currently looking for one teacher assistant, and our district is always looking for more substitute teachers. Please click on the link below to see all of our open positions. Reach out to Mrs. Krall-Meske if you are interested in working as an assistant at RTMS.

https://www.applitrack.com/rtsd26/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Substitute

Our office hours are 7:00-4:00, Monday through Friday.

Our main office number is 847-298-1750.

Main office

Elia Esparza-Viveros: eesparzaviveros@rtsd26.org

Jessica Escutia: jescutia@rtsd26.org

Lindsay Veller (nurse): lveller@rtsd26.org

Administration

Principal, Mary Krall-Meske: mkrall@rtsd26.org or 224-612-7600

Assistant Principal, Kyle Henkel: khenkel@rtsd26.org or 224-612-7601

Office Hours: 7:00-4:00

Email: rtmsinfo@rtsd26.org
Website: http://rtms.rtsd26.org/
Location: 1000 North Wolf Road, Mount Prospect, IL, USA
Phone: 847-298-1750
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiverTrailsMiddleSchool
Twitter: @RiverTrailsMS