The Parent Rebel Review
Week of August 5-10
Principal's Message
The Olympics never fail to captivate me. Watching the athletes compete with grace, strength, and determination always leaves me in awe. This past week, like many others, I found myself glued to the TV cheering on the US team to victory. But beyond the medals and podium finishes, my favorite part of the Olympics is getting to know the athletes and hearing their stories of unrelenting dedication, unwavering commitment, and remarkable resilience. One story that truly stood out to me was that of gymnast Suni Lee. Her journey to becoming the Tokyo Olympic all-around champion was far from easy.
Just a few months before her triumph, Lee was diagnosed with not one, but two rare kidney diseases. This news could have crushed her spirits and jeopardized her entire gymnastics career, let alone her dream of competing in the Olympics. But instead of giving up, Lee showed incredible resilience, fighting through her diagnosis and making it to the top of her sport. This year and a half of uncertainty and struggle left her at her lowest point, where she was unable to even think about competing at the Olympics. But she refused to let it defeat her, kept a positive mindset, and battled through the obstacles. And in the end, her hard work paid off as she helped bring home gold for her team and won a bronze in the individual all-around.
Lee's story serves as a reminder that through resilience and determination, anything is possible. And as a community, we must also embody this resilience for our students, always pushing forward no matter the challenges we may face. Let us hold onto Suni Lee's story as a shining example of strength and perseverance, and carry it with us in all that we do.
As always, I'm FOR you!
Kudos Corner
It's impossible to see all the good deeds our staff does daily here at RMS. Because of that, we would for like you to nominate an amazing staff member for a KUDOS Recognition at any time of day.
If you see something, say something! Give a KUDOS to a deserving employee by simply clicking on the link below, so we can celebrate them.
We are pleased to announce that RMS will be receiving free breakfast and lunch this 2024-2025 school year.
In addition family members can view everything from the menu, to the nutritional value and even allergy considerations.
Link: ⤵️
Reading Language Arts
6th- Testing Our Limits
Discussion on predictions of meaning of key vocabulary. Students will used academic vocabulary in their discussions. Such as; dictionary skills, context clues, and Greek and Latin Words. Reviewing key elements of fiction, poetry, drama, and informational texts iIdentifying the intended audience or reader and applying process and comprehension skills for the genre, such as; predictions, asking questions, making connections, creating mental images, inferencing, and summarizing. Writing focus for this unit, students will focus on narrative writing. Students will be asked to write about an unexpected challenge in life (Writing Portfolio #2). BOY Cold Write due August 9, 2024. (Writing Portfolio Entry #1)
7th - Conflicts and Clashes
Use context such as definition, analogy, and examples to clarify the meaning of words.Reviewing key elements of fiction, poetry, drama, and informational texts identifying the intended audience or reader and applying process and comprehension skills for the genre, such as; predictions, asking questions, making connections, creating mental images, inferencing, and summarizing.Student’s writing thematically aligns to text read to have knowledge to write a narrative in which they share conflicts may have if they knew what others were thinking (Writing Portfolio #2). BOY Cold Write due August 9, 2024. (Writing Portfolio Entry #1)
8th- Everyone Loves a Mystery
Use context such as definition, analogy, and examples to clarify the meaning of words.Reviewing key elements of fiction, poetry, drama, and informational texts identifying the intended audience or reader and applying process and comprehension skills for the genre, such as; predictions, asking questions, making connections, creating mental images, inferencing, and summarizing.Students will write a narrative in which they share on a suspenseful experience they encountered (Writing Portfolio #2). BOY Cold Write due August 9, 2024. (Writing Portfolio Entry #1)
Math
6th- Equivalent Forms Fractions, Decimals & Percents
Represent and use concrete and pictorial models of equivalent fractions, decimals, and percents to solve real-world problems. Describe and discuss the strategies and processes used to calculate equivalent forms and how these forms can be used in real-world contexts.
7th- Rational Numbers and Proportional Reasoning, Ratios, Rates
Extend previous knowledge of sets and subsets using a visual representation to describe relationships between sets of rational numbers. Apply and extend operations of rational numbers (add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers) to solve problems. Represent and solve problems(including multi-step problems) involving rates of change, ratios, rates, and percents .
8th- Rational Numbers and One-variable Equations and Inequalities
Locate a rational number approximation on a number line.Order a set of real numbers arising from mathematical and real-world contexts. Model and solve one-variable equations with variables on both sides of the equal sign that represent mathematical and real-world problems.Represent constant rates of change in mathematical and real-world problems given pictorial, tabular, verbal, numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations, including d = rt
Science
6th - Properties of Matter
Compare solids, liquids, and gases in terms of their structure, shape, volume, and kinetic energy of atoms and molecules.Investigate the physical properties of matter to distinguish between pure substances, homogenous mixtures (solutions), and heterogeneous mixtures. Compare the density of substances relative to various fluids.
7th Elements and Compounds
Compare and contrast elements and compounds in terms of atoms and molecules, chemical symbols, and chemical formulas. Use the periodic table to identify the atom and the number of each kind within a chemical formula. Distinguish between physical and chemical changes in matter. Describe aqueous solutions in terms of solute and solvent, concentration, and dilution.
8th- Properties of Matter
Explain by modeling how matter is classified as elements, compounds, homogenous mixtures, or heterogeneous mixtures. Describe the properties of cohesion, adhesion, and surface tension in water and relate to observable phenomena such as the formation of droplets, transport in plants, and insects walking on water. Compare and contrast the properties of acids and bases, including pH relative to water.
Social Studies
6th How We Study the World's Cultural Patterns
Identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for patterns of population in places and regions. Culture regions are defined by common culture traits and have differing cultural landscapes that reflect the culture of the region.
7th Thinking Like a Historian and Natural Texas and Its People: Geography and Native Texans
Identify the major eras in Texas history, describe their defining characteristics, and explain the purpose of dividing the past into eras, including Natural Texas and its People;
8th Thinking Like a Historian and Era 1: Colonial America - Life in a New Land 1587-1763
Identify the major eras in U.S. history through 1877, including colonization and describe their causes and effects. Analyze how physical characteristics of the environment influenced population distribution, settlement patterns, and economic activities in the United States.
"Hello all!
CIS
What a great first week! For those that do not know me, I'm Cristina Armendariz, Communities in Schools (CIS) Program Coordinator here at The Rebellion! I have been with CIS for 4 years all at Riverside Middle. I am here to help students do better in school academically, attend school consistently and improve in their overall behavior. I also work with families in providing them resources and help as needed throughout the year. I look forward to working with all of you this year in providing the best education, love and care our students need! If you want more information on what I do, how I can assist, or what CIS is please let me know and I will be more than happy to talk to you in person.
Pretty Tough will begin next week and we will meet every Wednesday during ALL lunches!
CHAMPS will begin soon, if there are any kiddos in your radar that you would like to refer to CHAMPS please let me know. I am trying to get a list of students and a good time for us to meet with them. We will also love for teachers to be involved, if you are interested reach out to me!
Volunteers are ready to work! Let me know if there is anything you all need so I can start calling them in. We currently do not have laminating film but as soon as we do, we will let you all know.
CIS Calendar
8/05- Volunteer Coordinator Orientation @8:00am- YISD Central Office
Have a wonderful week!"
Hello parents
Let me introduce myself, my name is Sunshine Jimenez and I am the nurse here at Riverside MS. I have been a nurse for 14 years and I just completed my one year here at The Rebelion.
The needed requirement all students must have in order to enroll and attend school is an up to date shot record. All students entering 7th grade will require their meningitis and Tdap vaccines. These vaccines are mandatory in the state of Texas and proof of vaccines must be provided to the school nurse by parent and/or guardian. I understand circumstances may occur, so please reach out to me with any questions and/concerns.
I ask, if your son and/or daughter have any medical conditions that I need to be aware of, require medication during school hours, or any other health concerns please let me know.
I look forward to serving our students, our parents, and our Riverside community. I am here to help provide a safe and healthy environment for our Rebels. My office number is 915-434-7311.
Speak Up for Safety
Students, your safety and well-being are our #1 priority! We have a new way for you to report concerns about bullying, cyberbullying, threats of violence or other safety-related issues. It's called Speak Up for Safety ... and all you have to do is call or text any time of day or night to make a report. Help keep all of us all safe by calling or texting your concerns to 915-237-9013, or by emailing speakup@yisd.net. Thank you."
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Website: https://www.yisd.net/riversidemiddle
Location: 7615 Mimosa Avenue, El Paso, TX, USA
Phone: (915) 434-7300
Twitter: @RiversideMS1971