The STORM Report

Craig Curry, Principal

Anthony Quichocho, Asst. Principal

& Athletic Director

10605 Carter St. SE

PO Box 476

Yelm, WA 98597

Phone: 360-458-1100 Fax: 360-400-1256

www.ycs.wednet.edu/rms

Successful ~ Trustworthy ~ Organized ~ Respectful ~ Motivated

Greetings Storm Family!

Welcome to Ridgeline Middle School as we prepare for the 2024-2025 school year! We look forward to seeing students and families again at our Ridgeline Orientation on August 28 from 3:30 to 6:30! Details have been sent to parent email addresses, so please check your email.

This school year, student and parent voice will be a focus for our staff. We want student and parent involvement in making Ridgeline the best it can be for all students! At our Coffee with the Principal events this year, we will ask you to tell us about your experience as a parent and how we can better serve you and your students.

What do you hope for your child to experience and achieve in the 2024-2025 school year? What do you want to say to them to help them realize their full potential and their dreams for the future? We ask that all parents talk to their children about their hopes, fears, and dreams for the school year. Encourage students to engage in all that Ridgeline has to offer. We want to help all students to reach their highest potential! We look forward to starting this journey on Day 1!

Students will need to bring supplies on the first day of school. Check out the student supply list on our website Home Page: RMS Supply List 24-25

We look forward to welcoming all new and returning students and families to the STORM Family this school year! We call our community the “STORM Family” because we want our school family to be an extension of your family. We want to serve you in times of joy, happiness, and triumph, but also in times of challenge, grief, and struggle. Academic learning and growth are our bottom line, yet we also understand that educating students means being attentive to the whole child and caring about their social and emotional well-being.

Our teachers and staff love middle school-age students, and we love to be a part of their learning and growth during these crucial years of development. We love having parents in our school and contributing to our positive school culture. Parents and community are a big part of who we are, and we want you to help us tell our story.

We hope you will reach engage with the Booster Club at Orientation. We hope you will come to the Watch D.O.G.S. Information Night on September 18 from 6:00 to 7:00. There are many ways to be active as a parent at Ridgeline, and we look forward to partnering with you to create a valuable learning experience for all students in the 2024-2025 school year!

Ridgeline Middle School is a community school. We are a place of learning, belonging, growth, and support for students, families, and community.

Thank you for being a part of our community and our school! Thank you for choosing Ridgeline and being a part of the STORM Family!

Sincerely,

Craig Curry
Ridgeline Principal

Check out some new features at https://ridgeline.ycs.wednet.edu/

• Access comprehensive calendars, news, announcements, event updates and more
• Select language translation for any page on-demand (bottom-right)
• Experience improved usability on mobile devices
• Personalize your experience with click of a button (bottom-left) - coming soon!

We appreciate any feedback if you see something that needs our attention!

RMS Orientation is Wednesday, August 28, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. This is back-to-school event is an exciting time for students, and we look forward to welcoming our students and families.

Students can pick up their class schedule, pay for fees, have their picture taken for their yearbook/ASB ID card and visit their classrooms. Students will receive their locker number and combination and may want to locate their assigned locker and practice the combination.

Students are asked to bring supplies on the first day of school. Please DO NOT bring student supplies to Orientation.

Orientation information, school map, fee sheet, and district calendar has been emailed to all registered families.

Orientation Day Schedule ~ Please Begin in the Main Gym

8th grade: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. / 7th grade: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. / 6th grade: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

MAIN GYM:

1. Student Schedule - Pick up student schedule and school map ~ Schedule tables are marked by Last Name (look for your specific name table line).
2. Pictures for student ID/ASB Card and Yearbook - If you wish to purchase fall pictures taken for yearbook and ID/ASB Card, scan the QR code below or visit mydorian.com, search for your school and click on the green Order button associated with your picture day. Order forms will be available as well. Please wear school-appropriate attire.
3. Counselors - Request forms will be available to provide help with questions or scheduling assistance on the left wall of the gym. We ask that you set up a time to meet with your counselor on another day if possible. Schedules may be incomplete as classes are still being finalized.

AUXILARY GYM:

1. Athletics - Visit our Athletics table for questions on sports and activities at RMS.
2. PE Apparel/Cinch Saks - Bring your receipt to obtain items purchased.
3. Booster Club - See our Booster table in Aux Gym for volunteer information.

COMMONS: Cashier

1. Fees - Please consult your student schedule. You only need to pay first semester class fees at this time.
2. Save the wait in line - Go to our website and click on "Online Payments" on the top right for Food Service, fees and athletics. Families choosing the on-line at home option must bring in a printed receipt to orientation to pick up PE shirts, PE shorts or cinch packs.
3. Online payment kiosk - For those who don’t want to wait in line, you can complete your online payments in Room 603 (Staff will be available to help if needed. Must have your Family Access Account)

LIBRARY:

1. 6th Grade (only) Chromebook Pick-up - please come to the Library to pick up your assigned Chromebook.

CLASSROOMS/RED, GREEN, BLUE HALLS:

1. Lockers - Locate your assigned locker. (Locker # is printed on your student schedule. Lockers are shared by two students in the same grade level.)
2. Open House - Walk through your schedule to find your classrooms. See school map and schedule to find out class locations.
   
   

OFFICE/HEALTH ROOM:

• District Nurse/Medications - If needed, pick up required paperwork from our district nurse for administration of medication at school. You can also turn in medications; our district nurse will be in the office health room. You must provide written orders from a licensed prescriber with medication.

Other reminders:

• Mr. Curry's Welcome Back Message
• First Day of School is Tuesday, September 3.
• Fall Picture Make-up/Retake Day is Friday, October 11.

We look forward to seeing you all soon!

Ridgeline Booster Club welcomes you! The Parent Booster Club is a wonderful support group to encourage parent and student participation and to raise funds to enhance and expand the Academic, Social and Athletic programs that are available to each individual student at Ridgeline Middle School.

We invite you all to join us for the upcoming meetings:

RMS Booster Club Meeting - Virtual

Aug 21, 2024, 7:30p.m.- 8:15p.m.

(GMT-07:00) Pacific Time - Los Angeles

Zoom Link
Passcode: 12345

In-Person Booster Club Meeting
September 9, 2:15-3:15 p.m. in room 604

If you are interested in being part of the Parent Booster Club or have questions, please email rmsboosterclubinfo@gmail.com.

This form must be submitted by July 1, 2024, to ensure your student will be routed by the beginning of the school year. For those received as of July 1, you will be able to view those routes as soon as Qmlativ Family Access is open for the new school year.

We will make every attempt to route all students prior to the start of school but cannot guarantee for those who submit after July 1. If you are filling this out after the start of the school year, please allow three to five business days for routing to be completed. Student route information can be found in Qmlativ Family Access once completed.

Friday, September 13, at 7:00 am, will be our first “Coffee with the Principal" of the 2024-25 year, in our Library.

This is a special monthly event to enjoy a donut and cup of coffee. This meeting time provides a round-table discussion opportunity for parents/guardians to come and meet with Mr. Curry.

All new and returning families are welcome!

Family Access is a web-based tool designed to give parents/guardians and students access to student information to support achievement. Students and parent/guardians each have their own access.

• Attendance
• Grades/Academic Progress/Test Scores
• Class Schedules & Teacher Contacts
• Lunch Balances
• Conference Scheduling
• And much more!
  
  

The link to log in is at the top of every website page. If you need assistance, review the information below or contact your student's school.

Regular attendance at school helps your child get the most out of middle school. We appreciate your support in ensuring that your child attends school on a regular basis. There is no substitute for being in class—students need to be present to hear teachers explain concepts, to participate in group projects and class discussions, and to ask questions.

Set a reasonable bedtime and make sure electronic devices are put away so there is no temptation to stay awake to read messages or play games. It will be easier to get up on time if he/she has a good night’s sleep every night.

As much as possible, please schedule doctor and dentist appointments before or after school.

Of course, if your child is ill, please keep him/her home to help them recover and to help minimize the spread of covid, flu and other viruses. Prevention messages are the same: wash hands frequently, avoid ill individuals, cover coughs and sneezes and stay home when ill.

If your student is going to be tardy or absent, please remember to call the Ridgeline Attendance Line at 360-458-1100, or email Mrs. Whited, RMS Registrar at rms_attendance@ycs.wednet.edu.

Please remember the following for medication at school:

All medication taken at school requires a signed doctor’s order and must also be signed by the parent. This includes over-the-counter medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen, cough drops, etc. Forms are available in the office and most doctor’s offices have them as well. Parents or guardians my come in to the nurse’s office and personally give medicine to the student if necessary.

If you have any questions, feel free to call the health room at 360-458-1100.

Just a few food service reminders as we start the year.

• Daily menu is available on our website
• New meal prices have been updated on our website
• We encourage families to review Free and Reduced Meal eligibility and complete the application available in our office.
  
• If you qualified for Free or Reduce Meals last year, be sure to re-submit your application by October 15 before benefits expire to the Food Service Department at food_service@ycs.wednet.edu .

Register to Vote in Washington State

We have voter registration forms in both English and Spanish in our office. It’s easy and takes just a couple of minutes. Stop by any time! You can register to vote online

If you are looking for employment with Yelm School District, please click on this link to be transferred to our Human Resources Site.

We want express our gratitude for the continued support from our wonderful school and community business partners. This support has played a key role in the success of our students and makes such a difference in their lives.

WE APPRECIATE YOU SO MUCH!

Office Professionals:

Kim Gosney, Principal's Secretary
Email: kimberly_gosney@ycs.wednet.edu

Melanie LaMadeleine, ASB and Athletics
Email: melanie_LaMadeleine@ycs.wednet.edu

Beckie Whited, Registrar and Attendance

Email: beckie_whited@ycs.wednet.edu

Counselors:

Melanie Keller, email: mailto:melanie_keller@ycs.wednet.edu

Stacey Jansen, email: stacey_jansen@ycs.wednet.edu

RMS Library Technician:

Marjie Hicks, Email: marjie_hicks@ycs.wednet.edu

Phone: 360.458.1100

Fax: 360.400.1256

Newsletters are always available online at www.ycs.wednet.edu/ridgeline

Email: craig_curry@ycs.wednet.edu
Website: www.ycs.wednet.edu/rms
Location: 10605 Carter St. SE Yelm, WA 98597
Phone: 360-458-1100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YCSnews
Twitter: @Ridgeline_MS

Nondiscrimination Statement

Yelm Community Schools does not discriminate in any programs, activities or employment opportunities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights: Doyla Buckingham, 360.458.1900, doyla_buckingham@ycs.wednet.edu; Title IX Coordinator: Lisa Cadero-Smith, 360.458.6120, lisa_cadero-smith@ycs.wednet.edu; and 504 Coordinator: Shannon Powell, 360.458.6124, shannon_powell@ycs.wednet.edu. 107 First St N, PO Box 476, Yelm, WA 98597.