Rolling Hills Middle School

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PTA Weekly Blast

Updated Mon, Jul 29th

Week of February 22, 2016

Dear Rolling Hills Families,

Welcome to your weekly PTA email blast, which provides you with a list of upcoming activities.  We hope to see you at the events.

Upcoming Events:

  • Dine-Out Night @ Willow Street Pizza – March 2
    • Westgate @ 1554 Saratoga Ave
    • Los Gatos @ 20 S. Santa Cruz Ave
    • Lunch and Dinner
    • 15% of all food and beverage orders back to RHMS
    • Dine-Out Night @ Round Table – March 16 and 17
      • More information to follow…..
      • Upcoming PTA Meetings 7pm Start Times –
        • February 25th, 2016
          • Meeting in the Library – Come hear about a Parent Book Club
  • March 16th, 2016
  • April 27th, 2016
  • Fundraisers – “La Fiesta” Dinner Party and Auction:
    • We are excited to plan a second annual La Fiesta Fundraiser on May 7th at Rinconada Hills community room!
    • Tickets on sale soon!
    • As we are planning…we are seeking donations for the auction. Please consider donating products, services, gift certificates, or cash. Contact Jen MacQuiddy drjennalawrence [at] yahoo.com with any questions or donation ideas.  

Summer Camp

Updated Mon, Jul 29th

Summer is just around the corner and CUSD has just the right summer 

camp for you! We have weekly themed camps, a drama camp, and tech camps! Sign up for one camp or sign up for all! For more information please visit our website
at www.campbellusd.org/summer for full details.
Summer camp registration opens on March 1st.

Be sure to register early, space is limited.

Calendar for NEXT School Year Approved

Updated Mon, Jul 29th

The District's Governing Board has approved the 2016-17 school year calendar. See or download the full calendar via the District's website. (www.campbellusd.org/calendar) 

Information about Confidential Student Data

Updated Mon, Jul 29th

Student privacy and confidentiality are top priorities for us. A recent lawsuit against the California Department of Education (CDE) regarding confidential student data is impacting all school districts across the state. We want to make you aware of this case and provide you with important information about it.

Campbell Union School District was not involved in the lawsuit and is not the subject of any of the suit’s allegations. Our District is not required to disclose any student information, nor does it intend to do so.

Click here to read the message from the Superintendent and see the objection form online. Hard copies also will be available from the school office after 10 a.m. Tuesday 2/23.

Board Announces Vacancy

Updated Mon, Jul 29th

A vacancy in the membership of the Campbell Union School District Governing Board has occurred by reason of the resignation of Board Member Juliet Tiffany-Morales, effective March 10, 2016.

The District is accepting applications to fill the vacancy by provisional appointment. Applications are available at the District Office, 155 N. Third Street, Campbell, CA.  

The deadline for submitting applications is 3:00 P.M. on Friday, March 18, 2016. For information, contact Peg Tushak, (408) 341-7232.

Candidate Qualifications: California Education Code Section 35107 states: “Any person, regardless of sex, who is 18 years of age or older, a citizen of the State, a resident of the School District, a registered voter, and who is not disqualified by the Constitution or laws of the State from holding a civil office, is eligible to be elected or appointed a member of a governing board of a school district.”

The Governing Board will conduct interviews and select the provisional appointee prior to March 31, 2016. The new Board Member will serve as a member of the Governing Board until the seat is filled by election in November 2016. Term expires the first Friday in December 2016.

Principal's Tea - March 2

Updated Mon, Jul 29th

Join us for Principal's Tea on Wednesday, March 2 at 8:30am.  The topic will be Social Media & Our Kids.  We'll have a conversation about what we can do as adults.

Principal's Corner, Feb 12, 2016

Updated Mon, Jul 29th

Bullying- it’s a hot topic. Here at RHMS we want to help our students understand how kindness matters in our everyday lives. Our staff is continually working on creating a more positive environment for your children. We’d like to encourage you to help by coming on campus at lunch! We’re looking for more lunch recess support, and are happy to welcome our parents to be visible around the school at lunch.  For more information, call Jenna Skinner (campus supervisor) or Sue Odom (school secretary).

We’re also in the process of doing a re-boot with Project Cornerstone. If you’re interested in or able to donate time to help, please contact our school counselor Heather Wood.

Along with kindness goes politeness. Our neighbors at Safeway have asked us to remind our families to discuss what it means to be polite at the grocery store. This includes not blocking doorways, walking (not running) down aisles, and keeping voices at a moderate speaking level when inside a building. I was happy to hear from the store that theft is down, but would be happier to hear that theft is gone and that manners are on the rise.

As always, the majority of our kids at RHMS are wonderful- they just need a few reminders now and then, especially with all the outside influences our children have: television, movies, friends, social media, etc. While we can’t control everything, we can repeat what values are important to us as parents. And a week with your children off school is a perfect opportunity to spend time and live those values.

Have a wonderful week,
Cynthia Dodd

Principal, RHMS

Girls Basketball in the Finals

Updated Mon, Jul 29th

The 8th grade girls basketball team has made it to Semi-finals on Monday at Moreland.The 7th grade girls basketball team has made it to Semi-finals on Wednesday at Price Middle at 3:45.  Great job girls!!!!!

Preview New Textbooks & Materials

Updated Mon, Jul 29th

Our District is identifying which new English/Language Arts textbooks and instructional materials we will recommend for next school year. Two opportunities to see the materials yourself, and to offer input and suggestions, are coming up:

  • Tue., Feb. 23, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., in the Hamilton Room at the District's Central Office.
  • Wed., March 9, from 5 until 7 p.m.,  in the Hamilton Room at the District's Central Office. 

Discuss Gifted Education

Updated Mon, Jul 29th

Please join parents and administrators for a discussion about Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) services in our schools. 
Thursday, Feb. 25, from 6-7:30 PM, 
at the Monroe Middle School PLC Building 
Spanish interpretation services will be available. Childcare for school-aged children available with advance reservation. Call 408-364-4200 ext. 6378.

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PTA Weekly Blast

Updated Mon, Jul 29th

Summer Camp

Updated Mon, Jul 29th

Calendar for NEXT School Year Approved

Updated Mon, Jul 29th

Information about Confidential Student Data

Updated Mon, Jul 29th

Board Announces Vacancy

Updated Mon, Jul 29th

Principal's Tea - March 2

Updated Mon, Jul 29th

Principal's Corner, Feb 12, 2016

Updated Mon, Jul 29th

Girls Basketball in the Finals

Updated Mon, Jul 29th

Preview New Textbooks & Materials

Updated Mon, Jul 29th

Discuss Gifted Education

Updated Mon, Jul 29th