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RAMS Raider's Den for Jan 9, 2025

RAMS Raider's Den for Jan 9, 2025

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Message from RAMS Principal - Heidi George

Dear Roseville Area Middle School Families,


Welcome back, and we missed your students over winter break! As we start the new year, we’re filled with excitement for the opportunities and growth that lie ahead.


January is always a special time of reflection and renewal. It’s a month full of opportunities for our students to re-engage with their learning, revisit rituals and routines, and set new academic and personal goals. This is also a time for our students to continue growing socially and emotionally, building the skills they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.


This month also marks the season of registration for our 7th and 8th graders, and for our 8th to 9th grade transition. We know that this process can raise important questions for families, and we want to ensure that you have all the information and support you need. Please see the section on registration below, and do not hesitate to reach out to any of our RAMS staff if you have questions or need assistance. We are here to support you and will connect you with the right person to guide you through the process.


As always, we look forward to continuing our work together in 2025. Our commitment to fostering strong relationships, providing a rigorous academic experience, and creating a joyful learning environment for every student remains as strong as ever. Let’s make this a year of continued growth, meaningful connections, and academic excellence at RAMS.


Thank you for being such an important part of our school community.


Learning for ALL,

Heidi George

🎉Raving About RAMS!🎉

7th grade Life Science classes continue to use the brand new microscopes to compare and contrast different types of body cells. They were making connections between how the structure of cells supports their function in the body, and also how these cells work in healing injuries.

Pretty cool! And the new microscopes are amazing!!

🌟🌟🌟RAMS ROCKS!🌟🌟🌟

Calendar

JANUARY

  • TONIGHT! - Thursday, January 9 - Ready for RAHS! 5:30-7:00pm @ RAHS - See below for more info
  • Thursday, January 14 - SAVE THE DATE! RAMS Family Connections Night - 5:30-7:00pm
  • Tuesday, January 14 - RAS Music Faculty Recital 7:00pm @ RAHS
  • Monday, January 20 - No School - MLK Day
  • Friday, January 31 - Asynchronous Learning Day - Grades 7-12 - Teacher Workshop Day


DISTRICT CALENDAR

District Family Calendar

Registration for the 2025-26 School Year

After winter break, 7th and 8th graders will begin the registration process for the 2025-26 school year. The links below will share information about timelines and opportunities to learn more about our registration process. Registration materials will be shared with students on January 8th.


7th to 8th grade Timeline


8th to 9th grade Timeline

  • You and your student will complete their registration for High School online. Please check out our RAHS Registration Site.

Ready for RAHS!

Hey, Class of 2029! Are You Ready for RAHS?

RAHS Registration Night

📅 Thursday, January 9

🕧 5:30-7:00pm

📍Roseville Area High School

RAMS Family Night

📅 Tuesday, 1/14/25

🕧5:30- 7:00PM

📍RAMS Cafeteria

  • Learn about the upcoming classes available for your student
  • Get support in registering your student for RAHS or RAMS!
  • Discover ways to support your student at home!
  • Connect with RAMS staff and other RAMS families!

Dinner will be served (pizza). We will answer registration questions and play BINGO! Click on the link below to RSVP! We hope to see you there!

School Supply Spotlight

RAMS Teacher's Amazon Wishlists!

Would you like to support a teacher at RAMS? Below are several Amazon teacher wish lists! Thank you

for supporting our school!

Ms. Hall - Math 8 / AVID

Health Office

Ms. Mehlan - Science 7

Ms. Alexander - DAPE

Coach Taylor - English 7 & Academy 7

Mr. Larsen - FACS

RAMS Snack Shack (Supports RAMS Raider Pride Parties and Activities!)

Ms. Sturgis - Special Education

Ms. Owen - RAMS Theatre

Ms. Wright - Special Education

RAMS Amazon Wish List.

Technology Information

Technology enhances student learning and engagement, but it also has the potential to be distracting. If a student struggles using their iPad appropriately in class, teachers will redirect the student’s behavior. If a student continues to misuse the iPad, the teacher will write a referral and the student will be placed on restriction. A restricted iPad only allows the use of preselected academic websites. If an assignment requires open internet research or to view a teacher-assigned video on YouTube, students can come to the media center to use a computer under supervision to access these resources.

The first violation is a one-month restriction.

The second violation is a three-month restriction.

The third violation is for the remainder of the year.


For more information about behavior expectations and restrictions, see the 1:1 Program Family and Student Guide.

Health Office Information

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

Athletics & Activities

7-8 Athletics/Activities page



*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


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

Reminder

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.

Nutrition Services

RAMS Menus

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.

FTA Information

RAMS 2024-25 FTA Meetings

🕐 7:00pm

📍 RAMS Team Office (next to Media Center)

📅 Thursday, February 6

📅 Thursday, March 6

📅 Thursday, April 3

📅 Thursday, May 8

From the District

Talented Music Teachers to Shine at January 14 Faculty Recital

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music at the Faculty Concert on Tuesday, January 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the John J. Thein Performing Arts Center at Roseville Area High School! This special event will showcase the incredible talent of Roseville Area Schools' music teachers. Admission is free, and all are welcome! During the concert, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a free-will donation supporting the scholarship fund for graduating music students.

Community Flyers

Community Ed Updates

We Can Help You Reach Your Goals for 2025! 🎯 ✅

What goals would you like to achieve during the upcoming year? Roseville Community Education can help you! We provide opportunities for adults to expand their skillset, get connected to a community, focus on wellness, and gain new knowledge.

👟 Want to prioritize your health? Join a fitness class like Zumba, Mat Pilates, or H2O Cardio!

💻 Want to start a business? We offer business marketing and social media classes!

📚 Want to advance your English reading, writing, or speaking skills? The Roseville Adult Learning Center helps adults who are learning English!

😊 Want to make memories with your family? Join us for open swim in the pool, or sign up for a community event like Puzzle Palooza on March 1!

CLICK HERE to explore all options, or call isd623.ce.eleyo.com 📲

Roseville Winter Open Chess Tournament - Non-School Day! ♟️ ⏰ 🏆

K - 12 chess players are invited to participate in this short, fun tournament! Time controls will be used when necessary to keep the tournament on track. The exact format and recognitions will be based on the number of registered participants in each grade level. Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ins will be accepted! Tournament etiquette and procedures will be explained at the event for players new to tournament play. Light concessions will be available for purchase (cash only). Players are not eliminated - everyone plays in each round unless there is an odd number of players, and there are usually 4 or 5 rounds!


Monday, Feb 3 | 12:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Grades K - 12 | $19

Aŋpétu Téča Education Center


CLICK HERE to sign up, or call 651-604-3770 📲

Roseville Royal Ball: Happening SOON! ✨ 👑 😊

Calling all young princes and princesses! Come visit with your favorite famous characters as you enjoy character performances, character-led activities, dancing, sing-alongs, photo opportunities, a craft, and an afternoon of fun. Children are welcome to wear a fairytale costume! Choose from general admission or VIP tickets that include early entrance, a royal makeover (hair, nails, face paint/makeup), a royal goody bag, and a formal invitation sent to your child. Sign up today!



🗓️ Saturday, January 18

⏰ 2:00 - 3:30pm (VIPs can arrive at 1:15pm)

📍Aŋpétu Téča Education Center

CLICK HERE to register, or call 651-604-3770 📲

Resources

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


YEARBOOK

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


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

RAMS Back to School Email

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.

Change in Information?

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

Roseville Area Middle School
https://rams.isd623.org/
For more information about Roseville Area Middle School or the contents of this email please contact RAMS Building Secretary Linsey Owen at 📨 linsey.owen@isd623.org or 651-482-5284.


Roseville Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including in employment, as required by Title IX.