Guest Speaker : Mina Rizova

Save the date for the PTSA General Membership Meeting - October 18 at 7pm in the school Library   The meeting will be in the school library on Tuesday October 18th at 7pm.  During this meeting we will review and approve our 2022/23 budget, review and approve our Standing Rules, Principal Gorder will give any updates, and we will have a guest speaker, Mina Rizova, who will cover cyber-bullying and teen substance use trends.  Please try to attend this important meeting. Proposed changes to Standing Rules can be found here. If you would like a copy of the proposed budget ... read full article

Mini Grants Awarded

Announcement October 13, 2022: The Rose Hill PTSA is proud to announce the following Mini Grants that we are able to supply to the Rose Hill Staff for this school year: $220 for 8 th  grade Math Class STEM Puzzles and Brainteasers $300 for replacing lost library books $200 for groceries for the Multicultural Potluck $935 for 3 sets of Read Aloud books for 6 th  grade Science and Social Emotional Learning $825 for an Aquaponics Ecosystem to be used in two 6 th  grade science units: Plants & Ecosystems $850 for @SquareDancing Dave to come to Rose Hill and teach all PE ... read full article

$23 in '23 Fundraiser

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BJ's Dinning Fundraiser

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End of 1st Semester (January 27th)

The last day of first semester is Friday, January 27th. This marks the halfway point of the school year and the last day of fall semester-long electives. Please encourage your student to go into Skyward and with them  look together  for any assignments that are missing. Encourage them to get them completed and turned in to their teachers as soon as possible and not wait until the last minute. Not all missing assignments will be able to be turned in. Please communicate with your student’s teacher to determine what will still be accepted. The semester grade is represented on a ... read full article

Substance Use Prevention

Dear Rose Hill Middle School Parents and Caregivers,   I wanted to give you a brief update on the work that I do at your school. In addition to individual and group counseling, part of my job is to focus on substance use prevention. Therefore, before the break I have been giving presentations on Vaping Prevention in all 7th Grade Health classes.   Since it is best if students receive the message from multiple sources, I wanted to share the following information with you, so that you can continue the conversation at home and offer support and guidance as needed. ... read full article

Happy Holidays

The RHMS PTSA Board would like to wish you a happy holiday and thank you for your generous giving of funds, goods, and volunteer time. Because of your generosity, your PTSA has sponsored curriculum night, funded numerous teacher mini-grants, as well as stocked the staff room, and provided staff snacks. We look forward to more events in the new year!  As this year comes to an end, we’d like to remind you that many area employers match both donations and volunteer hours. As a 501(c)(3) organization, donations made to RHMS PTSA are tax-deductible and eligible for most matching programs. Please ... read full article

Giving Tuesday

Join us on this global day of giving by donating to our fundraising campaign to benefit programs and events at RHMS, volunteering your time with our PTSA, or providing treats and refreshments for our Cookies and Cocoa Holiday Send Off for RHMS Staff.   Make RHMS programs and events amazing by donating here . Reach out to our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@rhmsptsa.org to inquire about one of our many available volunteer opportunities! Sign up to contribute to the Cookies and Cocoa Holiday Send Off here .   Regardless of how much or what you give, we appreciate it greatly and ... read full article

Panda Express Dining Fundraiser

Panda Express will donate 20% of your food purchase to Rose Hill Middle School PTSA on November 29th from 11am-9pm.  ... read full article

Upcoming Performing Art Events

Spring drama Production Info Meeting, Room 357 - Nov. 29 Fall Performing Arts Showcase, Commons, 7-9 pm - Dec. 2 Spring Drama Production Tryouts, Room 357 - Dec. 8 ... read full article

Pass the Hat Fundraiser

            Or by check made to RHMS PTSA Thank you for your support!   ... read full article

MOD Pizza Fundraiser

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Scholarship Program: Basket Auction

Each year, local PTAs in the Lake Washington PTSA Council are asked to donate gift baskets for the annual basket auction. Proceeds from this auction go directly to Council’s scholarship fund to provide  scholarships  to graduating seniors and staff across the Lake Washington School District.  Last year  we were able to award academic scholarships to 15 graduating LWSD seniors. This year, we are pleased to be hosting our 2022 auction in person! Our community members are invited to come help support our next class of scholarship recipients by visiting Lake Washington School District’s Resource Center during their business hours (M-F, ... read full article

Stock the Staff Break Room

Stock the Staff Room Event this month!  Another school year is in full swing, and the PTSA would love to shower the RHMS staff and teachers with some treats! We are stocking the staff room with some goodies to help keep them going on the days they need a pick-me-up. This is an easy way to help show our educators that we appreciate all they do! If you'd like to grab something to contribute on your next shopping trip, click the link below to sign up and for more details. Thank you for your support!   Link to sign up-  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E45AAAB29A3F58-stock1   ... read full article

Thank you! Cafe 79 Dining Donations

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Parent Chat Webinar

Parent Chat Webinar on October 5: School Support When Your Child is Experiencing Mental Health Struggles   The Balance in Mind team is back with a new season of Parent Chats! On October 5, learn what Lake Washington School District resources are available to your family and how to support your child when they are struggling. Guest speakers include Shannon Hitch, Executive Director of Special Services at LWSD; and Johnny Phu, Director of Student Services at LWSD.   Register for the Fall Parent Chat series at  www.lwsf.org/parentchat   Balance In Mind is a program of  Lake Washington Schools Foundation . ... read full article

Pantry Packs Food Drive

The Pantry Packs Program is hosting its annual Fall Food Drive! You can help feed hungry students in our community through one of two ways: Donate food directly through our  Amazon Wish List . Drop off your food donations on November 16 or 19, from 10am to 2pm, at our Pantry Packs warehouse located at 14816 NE 95th St - Bldg 6, Redmond, WA.    Pantry Packs is a program of  Lake Washington Schools Foundation . ... read full article

Kids Coming Together Events

Kids Coming Together community service events are great opportunities for children grades 3-8 to meet new friends and connect with their community. Teens in grades 9 through 12 can also volunteer as event leaders. To learn more and to register for upcoming events, visit  www.kidscomingtogether.org   October 7: No Sew Blankets for Eastside Baby Corner October 13: Birthday Dreams October 17: Litter Pickup at Lake Sammamish October 26: Pumpkin Painting Kids Coming Together is a program of  Lake Washington Schools Foundation .   ... read full article

PTSA Funds Program

Dear Rose Hill Middle School Families, RHMS PTSA exists to enhance the education of all students during their middle school career. PTSA funds programs and provides support through Mini-grants for classroom and/or after school clubs Events (curriculum night, 8 th grade moving up, pancake breakfast, etc.) Providing emergency preparedness supplies Staff appreciation Pantry Packs Club sponsor stipends And much more! We are grateful for all the donations we have already received and the opportunity to partner with families to benefit our students! However, we are currently at 28% of our total goal. If we are unable to raise the additional ... read full article

Free Screening of The Upstanders

Free Screening of the Documentary “The Upstanders”   Reserve your free seat to watch  The Upstanders  examines cyber-bullying from the perspectives of the bully, the victim and the onlooker, providing practical tips and  resources to change the narrative – to stand up, speak out and support – and become an Upstander, not a Bystander.   Register at  www.lwsf.org/upstanders .  This free event is brought to you by Overlake Medical Center & Clinics and Lake Washington Schools Foundation.     ... read full article

In Need of Lunch Duty Volunteer(s)

We are looking for amazing parent volunteers to help make lunch time run safely and smoothly. Being a lunch duty volunteer is one of the best ways to get to know our school and student body! Please sign up for a 1.5 hour shift as the school has 3 lunches.  All volunteers need to sign-in and out at the school office.  Please arrive by 11:05am is possible. Duties- Assist with lunch related student requests. Monitor student behavior and reinforce the lunch rules such as no electronic devices like computer or cell phone use. Appropriately intervene and address any concerns immediately. Please remember during your volunteer ... read full article

Community Event & Open House

On Tuesday, September 20th, 6:00-7:50 pm, Rose Hill Middle School and the RHMS PTSA will be hosting a RHMS Community Event and Open House. The format will be different than a traditional “curriculum night”. Beginning at 6:00pm, the PTSA will be providing food and refreshments (until it runs out) in the courtyard, there will be RHMS student musical performances in the Commons, and it will be an opportunity for all members of the RHMS family to mingle and build community. In addition, we will have support and translators to help families get registered for  ParentSquare  and to assist them in ... read full article

Volunteers Positions Needed

Staff Appreciation Chair To make our appreciation events truly special for our staff, we ask for volunteers to provide food donations and their time. Staff Appreciation chairs create specific sign-ups for the needs of each event and lead the events.  Currently we have 6 events we do during the school year.  Leap day lunches -  lunch food, snacks and desserts for staff.  Current dates expected Friday October 21, 2022, and Friday March 10, 2023, and Cookies and Cocoa Staff Appreciation Event just before Winter Break Stock the Staff Room – Staff Appreciation Event in January (May )  ‘Staff Appreciation Week ‘ ... read full article

Important Upcoming Dates

Back-To-School "Prep Day", 9:00 am-3:00 pm - Aug. 24 9:00 am -10:30 am – Session 1: Last names *A - G (unless you will be participating in the vaccination clinic) 11:30 am -1:00 pm – Session 2: Last names H - O 1:30 pm -3:00 pm – Session 3: Last names P - Z Vaccination Clinic, 12:00-2:30 pm - Aug. 24 School office reopens, 7:30 am -3:00 pm - Aug. 29 New Family Night, 6:30-8:00 pm - Sep. 1 Student schedules available in Skyward Student Access, 4 pm - Sep. 2 Hard copies will be distributed to students on the ... read full article