

RAMS Raider's Den for Oct 24, 2024

Thursday, October 24, 2024
Message from RAMS Principal - Heidi George
Dear Roseville Area Middle School Families,
I hope you all enjoyed a refreshing Fall Break, filled with fun and meaningful moments! As we dive back into our school routines, we are excited to continue our focus on rigorous learning and engaging experiences for our students.
At Rams, we continue to prioritize both physical and social-emotional safety. We believe that every student should have a trusted adult and friendly classmates to rely on. Our goal is to foster a strong sense of belonging for every student and staff member who walks through our doors.
Thank you for your ongoing support as we work together to create a nurturing and inclusive environment. Let’s make the remainder of the trimester a wonderful journey of growth and connection!
Learning for ALL,
Heidi George
🎉Raving About RAMS!🎉
Students in Spanish class playing a Quizlet Live about countries and capitals in the Spanish speaking world.
🌟🌟🌟RAMS ROCKS!🌟🌟🌟
Calendar
NOVEMBER
- November 1-30 - Native American Heritage Month
- Monday, November 4 - No School - Teacher Workshop Day
- Tuesday, November 5 - Asynchronous Learning Day - Grades 7-12 - Teacher Workshop Day
- Thursday, November 7 - National Community Education Day
- Thursday, November 7 - FTA Meeting - 7:00pm in the Team Office (next to the Media Center)
- Monday, November 11 - Veterans Day
- November 11-15 - National School Psychology Week
- Thursday, November 21 - RAMS Theatre Fall Play Performance - 7:30pm
- Friday, November 22 - RAMS Theatre Fall Play Performance - 7:30pm
- Saturday, November 23 - RAMS Theatre Fall Play Performance - 3:00pm & 7:30pm
- Wednesday, November 27 - Last Day of Trimester 1
- Thursday, November 28 - No School - Thanksgiving
- Friday, November 29 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
Technology Information
Checking Grades
Conferences are coming up and it is a good time to check your student’s grades and reach out to teachers. You will need access to both Schoology and ParentVue to do this. If you do not have access to either of these accounts, please email kathryn.obrien@isd623.org.
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
Winter Sports Registration Opens October 1st
RAMS 7-8 SPORTS (practices are at RAMS)
- Girls Basketball
- Practices start on Wednesday, November 6th. Practices are 3:00-5:00 Monday through Friday.
- Boys Basketball
- Practices start on Wednesday, November 6th. Practices are 3:00-5:00 Monday through Friday.
- Wrestling
- Practices start on Wednesday, November 6th. Practices are 3:00-5:00 Monday through Friday.
RAHS 7-12 SPORTS - visit rosevilleraiders.org for more information
- Alpine Skiing
- Nordic Skiiing
- Dance Team
- Gymnastics
- Boys Swimming & Diving
All students MUST have a sports physical on file before registering. Please see links below for physicals and registration.
- Sports Physical Form (Found here in English, Spanish Hmong & Somali)
- Online Registration
- Activity Bus Routes
- Information on Free Sports Physicals at Twin Cities Orthopedics
*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
AD Office Contacts: 📨 Tanysha Scott and 📨 Susan Garland or call 651-482-5290
Fall Activities
Yearbook Club Room B100
Advisor: Ms. Rogers (kelly.rogers@isd623.org )
Dates: September 30 – May 26
Meets: FIRST MEETING, SEPTEMBER 23rd
Cost: FREE
Are you interested in being a part of our Yearbook Crew at RAMS and creating this year's Yearbook? Please complete this form. If you have questions, email Ms. Rogers or stop and see her in her ROOM B100.
Yearbook is a yearlong activity that meets every 2 - 3 weeks. Students who participate in other activities are still welcome to join the yearbook club!
Robotics Room C101
Advisor: Ms. Rogers (kelly.rogers@isd623.org )
Dates: September 9th until
Meets: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays immediately after school until 4:00 PM
Cost: $10
Get ready for an action-packed season of First Tech Challenge! We're forming a competitive robotics team and are seeking dedicated students who are ready to push their limits in the world of engineering and robotics.
Team Details:
• Commitment: Consistent attendance at all meetings is required. We're building a strong team, and every member's presence is essential.
• Team Size: Limited to 15 students.
• Selection: If more than 15 students are interested, a selection process will be used to finalize the team.
We're looking forward to a fantastic season!
Go Team!
Pride: Room: Choir Room D 304
Advisor: Ms. Caudle amanda.caudle@isd623.org and Ms. Wuerffel deborah.wuerffel@isd623.org + other teachers throughout the year
Starts: Wednesday October 30th
Meets: Bi-Weekly as announced through Schoology
Time: 2:50-4:00
Who: Anyone accepting of or identifying with 2SLGBTQIA+ identities.
A safe space for students to meet and discuss topics and build community specifically surrounding LGBTQ+ identities and experiences at RAMS. Students will participate in activities, crafts, service projects, advocacy and possible field trips. No attendance requirement, come whenever you can!
Asian American Student Collective (formerly Asian Club): Room: C211
Advisor: Ms. Xiong maichue.xiong@isd623.org
Meets: Wednesdays
Who: In this class we will focus on community and leadership building through team activities and collaboration with community leaders/artists. Space will be limited to 30 students.
See Ms. Xiong for more information
Latinx Club: Room: A 217
Advisor: Ms. Siliva Vasques (silvia.vasquez@isd623.org)
Starts: Tuesday, September 24
Meets: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 2:50 pm until 4:30 pm.
Who: Everyone is welcome to attend, we learn about who we are as Latinx today. We learn about Latinx Culture. We have fiestas, celebrate some of our holidays, we cook, sing, dance and build pride in our Latinx identity.
8th Grade Jazz Band – (Ms. Halsten) Room D302
Starts: November 8, 2024
Meets: Fridays at 7:10 a.m.
Jazz band is an extracurricular ensemble for students who participate in the curricular music program at RAMS. Jazz instrumentation is limited to the following instruments: saxophones, trumpets, trombones, bass, electric guitar, piano, and drums. If you want to be in jazz band, but play a different instrument, please contact Ms. Halsten. Rhythm section auditions will be held as needed.
7th Grade Jazz Band – (Ms. Halsten) Room D302
Starts: November 7, 2024
Meets: Thursdays at 7:10 a.m.
Jazz band is an extracurricular ensemble for students who participate in the curricular music program at RAMS. Jazz instrumentation is limited to the following instruments: saxophones, trumpets, trombones, bass, electric guitar, piano, and drums. If you want to be in jazz band, but play a different instrument, please contact Ms. Halsten.
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, November 7
📅 Thursday, December 5
📅 Thursday, February 6
📅 Thursday, March 6
📅 Thursday, April 3
📅 Thursday, May 8
From the District
🎉 Join Us for Kindergarten Information Night! 🎉
🗓️ Thursday, November 7, 2024
⏰ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
📍 Aŋpétu Téča Education Center • 1910 County Road B West in Roseville
If you have a child turning 5 by September 1, 2025, join us for a fun *free* evening of information and entertainment! Your child can ride a real school bus 🚌, be a star in our Raider photo booth ⭐️, dance with the Teddy Bear Band (bring your own bear as a dance partner!) 🧸, enjoy a "super snack" from our Nutrition Services Department 🍎, get their own Class of 2038 t-shirt 👕, and much more!
Community Flyers
Community Ed Updates
Taylor's Birthday Pool Party! 💧 🎵 🥳
Come celebrate Taylor Swift’s birthday weekend in the pool at Aŋpétu Téča Education Center! Our musical legend was born on December 13th, 1989. No need to be crying at the gym because we all know that Taylor acts like its her birthday, everyday. Make a splash to Taylor Swift’s sick beats and embrace her iconic style by taking testing out our Lover backdrop for the perfect photo op to capture those #SwiftieMemories. Enhance the experience by adding on a Swiftie-themed Party Pack goodie bag with friendship bracelets, goggles, dive toys, glitter beach balls, and more! Event is open to adults and children - please review pool supervision requirements for youth ages 0 to 14.
🗓️ Saturday, December 14, 2024
⏰ Times from 9:30am - 1:15pm - choose the 45-minute time slot that works best for you!
💧 Pool Entry for Child: $10
💧 Pool Entry for Adult: $8
💧 Swiftie Party Pack: $20
Senior Housing Fair 🏡 🌟
Do you have a parent or grandparent that may want to explore housing options or resources that can support them? Bring them to our free Senior Housing Fair on Saturday, October 26! 10am - 1pm at Aŋpétu Téča Education Center (1910 County Road B W, Roseville).
Whether the goal is to stay at home or the plan is to downsize, come discover many helpful resources and tips. Representatives from independent, assisted, and memory care facilities in the local area will be present, along with organizations and businesses which provide services to help older adults remain independent in their homes.
Winter Swim Lessons for Youth and Adults! 💧 🤿
Do your children know how to swim and stay safe around water? Would you like to learn how to swim as an adult? We offer swim lessons for youth ages 9 months and older, AND adults!
All lesson options for winter 2024 will be viewable online at isd623.org/aquatics starting November 2. Registration will start on November 22 at 2:00pm. Wondering which level to register for? Contact our aquatics team at 651-604-3763 to schedule a lesson assessment.
School Supply Spotlight
Water Bottles Needed
The Health Office is requesting donations of reusable water bottles for our students. The image below shows the type of water bottle that would work the best. The water bottles can be donated by individuals, companies or ordered on Amazon. Thank you in advance for your donations!
You can also find them on our RAMS Amazon wishlist here if you wish to donate: RAMS Amazon Wish List.Resources
Important RAMS Phone Numbers and Email addresses (click on any staff members name below to send an email)
- Main Office - 651-482-5280
- 📨 Attendance Email or leave a message at 651-482-5281
- Principal - 📨 Heidi George - 651-482-5284
- Assoc. Principal Grade 7 - 📨 Garin Bogenholm - 651-482-5287
- Assoc. Principal Grade 8 - 📨 Joseph Bue - 651-482-5297
- Building/Administrative Support Staff - 📨 Linsey Owen - 651-482-5284
- Registrar / Student Records Support Staff - 📨 Rebecca Thompson - 651-482-5288
- Athletics/Activities - 651-482-5290
- 📨 Tanysha Scott - Activities Director
- 📨 Susan Garland - Activities Clerical
- Student Support Services Office - 651-482-5289
- 📨 Julie Gabos - Grade 7 - Counselor
- 📨 Todd Richter - Grade 8 - Counselor
- 📨 Amy Grengs - School Psychologist
- 📨 Lisa Valerius - School Psychologist
- 📨 Angie Feigal - Social Worker
- 📨 Duane Woeste - SEL Teacher
- 📨 Rachael Gandossy - Counselor
- 📨 Melanie Cogan - Student Services Support Staff
- Health Office - 651-482-5291
- 📨 Joan Tighe - School Nurse
- 📨 Linsey Saxton - Health Assistant
- Special Education - 651-288-5000
- 📨 Jodi Walker - Special Education Lead Teacher
- 📨 Nancy Boulay - Special Education Clerical
- Centerline Bus - 651-482-1794
- District Transportation - 📨 Kristen Donaldson - 651-635-1638
- Tech Support - 651-288-5001
- 📨 Kathryn O'Brien - Media Specialist
- 📨 Kaolee Yang - District Tech Integrationist
- School Fax - 651-482-5299
- Spanish Liaison - 📨 Cecilia Martino - 651-235-3426
- American Indian Liaison - 📨 Savannah Rojas - 651-332-6513
- Somali Liaison - 📨 Kowthar Ismail - 651-322-0468
- Karen Liaison - 📨 Hsar Htoo - 651-332-6929
- Bhutanese/Nepali Liaison - 📨 Indira Kharel - 651-307-7471
- Hmong Liaison - 📨 Maider Lee - 651-210-7821
- African American Liaison - 📨 K’Lynn Lewis - 651-239-2826
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 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.