

RAMS Raider's Den for Dec 5, 2024

Thursday, December 5, 2024
Message from RAMS Principal - Heidi George
Dear Roseville Area Middle School Families,
As we begin the second trimester, I am filled with excitement and anticipation for the opportunities ahead. The start of a new trimester offers a fresh beginning, and we are eager to build on the growth and progress our students made in the first trimester. It’s been a wonderful start to the year, and I’ve seen many students growing in both knowledge and character as they navigate their learning journey.
Reflecting on the first trimester, we recognize the value of the progress made—not just in academic achievements, but also in the development of important skills like collaboration, perseverance, and critical thinking. Our students are learning to challenge themselves, make meaningful connections, and reflect on their own learning. We are committed to continuing to support them in reaching their fullest potential, and we are thrilled to see how they will continue to grow in the months ahead.
As we move into the second trimester, we want to continue to strengthen our partnership with you, our families. We know that success in school is a collaborative effort, and we deeply value the role you play in your child's education. Open communication between home and school is key to ensuring that each child is supported and encouraged to reach their goals. I encourage you to continue staying in touch with your child's teachers, attending conferences, and engaging with school events. Together, we can help your child thrive, both academically and personally.
Our staff remains committed to providing a positive, challenging, and supportive learning environment where students can grow as individuals and as learners. Whether it's tackling new academic content, developing new skills, or learning how to be a good citizen in our school community, we are excited to see our students make strides in the second trimester.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or ideas for how we can continue to improve our school community. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to your child's education. We look forward to another successful trimester filled with growth, learning, and achievement!
Learning for ALL,
Heidi George
🎉Raving About RAMS!🎉
RAMS Tri 1 Raider Pride Party!
We had a rocking time at the Tri 1 Raider Pride Party last Wednesday before Thanksgiving! All RAMS students spent 6th and 7th hour participating in a variety of fun activities around the school.
A huge shout out to the Roseville Area Police Department who partnered with RAMS to support and participate in the FUN. Another huge shout out to the families who donated prizes and treats for the celebration!
🌟🌟🌟RAMS ROCKS!🌟🌟🌟
Comunidad Latinx Made Latin American Desserts
Comunidad Latinx had the opportunity on enjoying some Latin American desserts of Platano Frito and Tostones con crema Rosada. Teachers, grandparents and parents provided their expertise and recipes.
🌟🌟🌟RAMS ROCKS!🌟🌟🌟
Calendar
DECEMBER
- Tuesday, December 17 - Winter Concerts
- 7th Grade - 5:30pm
- 8th Grade - 7:45pm
- Thursday, December 19 - Parkway Pizza on Hamline and Lexington - Dine to Donate
- Monday, December 23 - Tuesday, December 31 - No School - Winter Break
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
Winter Sports Registration Still Available for Boys Basketball
- Practices start on Wednesday, January 7th. Practices are 3:00-5:00 Monday through Friday
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
- Information on Free Sports Physicals at Twin Cities Orthopedics
- 5:15pm Interactive Activity Bus Maps
- Activity Bus Stops
*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
Community Flyers
Community Ed Updates
🟨 🟦 Family LEGO Night - December 9! 🟩 🟪
Calling all builders, inventors, and creative thinkers! Bring your whole family for an evening of creativity and teamwork at our first Family LEGO Night! Unleash your imagination and build unique creations using everyone's favorite building blocks. Spots are limited, so register early.
Enjoy team challenges, LEGO-themed prizes, and family fun for all ages and skill levels. Create your own LEGO mini-fig to bring home! There will also be an optional LEGO swap table at the event. Bring in your gently used LEGO sets to swap them for others that are new to you! Light refreshments and snacks will be available for purchase.
🌀 $45 per team (up to 4 people)
🌀 $5 per additional person
🌀 Monday, December 9 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Winter Swim Lessons! 💧
Registration is NOW OPEN for winter swim lessons! Does your child know how to swim and stay safe around water? Would you like to learn how to swim? It's never too late! Roseville Community Education offers swim lessons for youth ages 9 months - 14 years old, and adults and teens ages 15+!
Class fill quickly, so we recommend registering early! Unsure of which level to register your child for? Call 651-604-3763.
NEW Winter/Spring Catalog! 🎉 📬
Have you read through our newest Adult Enrichment catalog? Check out the digital catalog online today to see our new classes, events, resources, and more! Physical copies of the catalog will begin arriving in mailboxes early December.
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.