Reeths-Puffer Middle School

Below are the weekly overviews for next week (week of May 11th). Make is a great week Rocket City! 7th Grade- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tEZ-W2N39DsrnbLC1hG6InnAufWXJvSAX-xAIN5piQc/edit?usp=sharing 8th Grade- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fl54RKPbUwTGgI6hbohtgHU71Gs-FOB2Nf9-RrehmvE/edit?usp=sharing

Here are the weekly overviews of the learning plans for next week. Remember, more details are in e-mail or Google Classroom from the teachers. Have a great weekend! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hVbfaQS7o-cOV2bZEBqFy3hshIa7LCXxA7mK1L-58LU/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rBmSnKSsDuWN3Wwmw3Y4TY_O35Y9-W2QPB1lrGFhZf4/edit?usp=sharing

Have you lost income recently? Are you struggling to keep food on the table? Apply for school meals and you will automatically receive food benefits from DHHS! Go to https://www.lunchapp.com/ to apply.

If you did not get a math workbook last week, we are offering two more times. Times are tomorrow (Tuesday) from 5-7 pm and Thursday from 10-11 am. Remember, you can use the on-line book, but if you want a physical copy, we have one for you!

An e-mail went to parents and students, but we also want to share the weekly plans here. Remember, more details are in your e-mail or google classroom. Go Rockets! 7th Grade- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r4fjWhQSjxyB4oVl0OD66Vp1gmWwTloG09ID_pUKhuo/edit 8th Grade- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IqHaueNg0sTuVbQC5S0Tw2FVbxywof_np2P69pPZqrw/edit

RPMS will be hosting our final Chromebook distribution on Wednesday, April 22 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm at Reeths-Puffer Middle School. Please contact Mr. Hernandez at hernandezj@reeths-puffer.org with any questions.

Yearbooks can be ordered on-line by visiting radiumphoto.com. yearbooks cost $8. Orders are due May 15th and can be shipped for an additional $4. A pick-up date will be communicated once they are complete. If your student already turned in an order form before March 13th, we will get those to Radium.

Another Rocket doing great things in our community built on empathy, service, and hardwork. Way to go Sage! We can't wait for you to join us as a 7th grader next year. Check out these bears and reach out if you can help. #RPStrong #RocketPride https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/prayer-bears-muskegon-donate-coronavirus-covid-pandemic/69-d81a4e50-4877-4c06-8e77-f8bf317c4a95?fbclid=IwAR2cftAP6Otn_D6R3Ii_0wAYhJv5j2UmtFzZJxqcq6Sbj04OYhNSc7tv4NI

Hello parents! As we continue to battle the Covid-19 pandemic, we wanted to reach out to you and provide resources that we felt might be useful to you in the days and weeks ahead. As everyone’s situation is different, we are providing a “blanket level” of resources. Please know that if you have a need that is not addressed here, you can always dial 2-1-1 for available resource information in Muskegon county. Stay safe! Beth Woiteshek, RPMS Social Worker woiteshekb@reeths-puffer.org Janie Mitchelson, RPMS Counselor mitchelj@reeths-puffer.org https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XnXp5tryOPuhKB4PTGu5KJGoBWo59Ke5K54wkCr6ZHw/edit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RRJoQirhILXWsDv-5EnznjwBYtsPOoenjyMd65pLDVE/edit

An overview of our Continued Learning Plans For 4/12-4/16. More details came from each teacher. 7th Grade https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wKZMh4Jm9PYtU4pBnn8dMD_07herlzmD_CexSIyRkNk/edit 8th Grade: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vBGxL_qtYsgdHpBNc6MdqDgVWsTB03IXCeSPQhgB-I8/edit

School is open, only the building is closed! Parents and students, be sure to check your email about next week. We miss you!

All of the RPMS teachers “met” at some point today to start problem solving. While details of the next step our governor will take are still somewhat unknown and we can’t solve all of the problems right now, we definitely can rally together to come up with the best plan to progress learning for our students. Growth mindset is not just for students as many of the adults are finding new ways to do business. We will share more soon. We’re all in this together!

Reeths-Puffer and NM Meal Pick Up Day, Wednesday, April 1, 9am-11am: Last name A-L- enter the Roberts Rd parking lot between 9 and 11 AM from the north. Drive past the tennis courts and toward the front/main entrance. A volunteer will ask you how many students you are picking up for and write down the name(s). 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches will be provided for each child. (Red line on map) Last name M-Z- enter the Giles Rd parking lot between 9 and 11 AM from the only entrance available. Turn right and follow the circle drive along the HS and toward the front/main entrance. A volunteer will ask you how many students you are picking up for and write down the name(s). 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches will be provided for each child. (Blue line on map)

Rocket Parents, Reeths-Puffer Schools wants to ensure that our students are prepared and equipped for distance learning for the remainder of the school year. We want to identify families with/without home internet service and students with/without a device. The district has 2200 chromebooks that we can loan out to students in need. Please fill out the survey (see link below) so we can begin addressing the needs of our families and best utilize the district’s resources. If you have multiple children attending Reeths-Puffer Schools please fill out the survey once for each student. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnIt_6h8EVgpfy40ohTN89K4fJeR-I1rR_IHQn31N2tbm7Kw/viewform

Parents and Guardians- A message went to parents by e-mail yesterday, but two key points are below: -Link to some at home learning resources: https://docs.google.com/…/1Fudf1oNkOy-IPYJpWhgoLxc1HIK…/edit -The building will be open 10-1:00 TODAY (3/17/20) if there are any items that need to be picked up, including medications. A parent/guardian must have identification to pick up all medications. If this time does not work for you, please e-mail andersonj@reeths-puffer.org to set up a different time. Thank you for your partnership.

Yearbook order forms went home with students today. Orders are due in the office before May 1st. Yearbooks are only $8.00. There are not extras ordered. Be sure to get one.

The RPMS Glow Dance was a hit. Students had fun and made some great memories While also helping our students raise some money for their Washington DC trip. Thank you to all of the adults and student leaders that made it happen. Great job!

A small group of our 8th grade students from Calling All Colors got to attend camp earlier this week. The goal of the camp was to grow the skills of the students to be able to use their voice even more to positively impact our world. It is so exciting to watch their leadership grow and we can’t wait to see the impact they will have.

Only 2 days until our first ever Glow in the Dark dance. Think black lights, disco ball, glow sticks, body paint, and an official DJ. The cost is $3 with a free glow stick bracelet. Snacks and additional glow items will be available for purchase. The Dance is Friday, March 6th from 6-8 pm. Dress for the glow party! Exact change at the door is appreciated. The event is a fundraiser for our students traveling to Washington D.C.

A group of our student leaders are working in Rocket Reach Out to plan a TicToc contest and presentation around making healthy choices and not vaping. The creativity and collaboration of this group is awesome. Look for contest details soon!