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Originally delivered on 4/3/2023 10:42 pm

SUBJECT: RVMS PSO Newsletter April 3, 2023

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CALENDAR
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Upcoming Events
Friday, April 7
No School Spring Holiday
Monday, April 10
9:30a PSO Meeting
Tuesday, April 11
4:00p Dine-to-Donate Dewey's Pizza
Thursday, April 13
9:00a Staff Monthly Celebration
Saturday, April 22
8:00a Knight Fun Run - Community Event
Wednesday, April 26
Administrative Assistant's Day
Friday, April 28
10:45a Fun Food Friday
Monday, May 1
National Teacher Appreciation Week
9:30a PSO Meeting
Tuesday, May 2
7:00p NJHS Induction Ceremony
APRIL'S BIRTHDAY BASH!
Sweet & Salty Celebration!

We are celebrating April birthdays for our teachers and staff on April 13th. This month's theme is Sweet and Salty! A great taste combination that everyone is sure to love! 

If you would like to contribute to this fun event, we are making it fast and simple for you. Just go to the Amazon link below and order the sweet and salty items that have been selected for this month's celebration. 

As always we appreciate all you do!

April Teacher/Staff Birthday Celebration

Please get your orders in by Friday, April 7th!

DINE TO DONATE
Dewey's Pizza in April!

The last Dine to Donate this school year!  Dewey's Pizza April 11th from 4:00pm - 9:00pm.  Make it an easy night for meal planning while you are out running errands and dropping-off and picking-up! Dine-in, carry-out! Show the flyer and Dewey's Pizza will give 20% of your purchase back to RVMS!

Show the Dewey's Pizza Flyer or when ordering online type “GBN” in Order Notes.

KNIGHT FUN RUN
On your mark, Get set....

Spring has sprung and it's time to get out and have some fun! Whether you are a runner, jogger or just a walker plan to join the RVMS Community for our annual Fun Run on Saturday, April 22nd!  

The Fun Run is open to anyone that wants to get out and enjoy the sunshine and enjoy time with friends and family.  

Watch for Sign Ups coming soon! This community event is a 5K around the Lafayette High School area and it ends with snacks and prizes. 

Mark your calendars, you won't want to miss it!

8TH GRADE FAREWELL
8th grade parents don't forget to submit your paperwork!

Eighth Grade Farewell is a traditional celebration at RVMS that marks the end of students’ middle school years. The PSO sponsors the 8th grade dance as part of those farewell activities along with the ceremony & reception. RVMS also hosts two days of off-campus activities for our 8th graders to have some fun.

Dates for those activities are:

May 19 - 8th Grade Dance

May 30 - Main Event Field Trip

May 30 - 8th Grade Ceremony & Reception at LHS

May 31 - Six Flags Field Trip

You should have received a notice through ParentSquare regarding an online permission/payment form you need to fill out in order for your student to take part in the field trips. 

That form must be submitted by Sunday, April 9th. A link to the form is below.

8th Grade Farewell Digital Permission Form 

If you have any questions or concerns, please, contact Dr. Higgins. 

8TH GRADE DANCE
Hollywood Walk of Fame!

The PSO will be hosting the 8th grade dance at RVMS on Friday, May 19th and the 8th grade graduation reception on Tuesday, May 30th.

The theme for this year's dance Hollywood Walk of Fame! As the 8th grade students are rocketing towards the finish line at RVMS, the PSO looks forward to celebrating all their successes! 

More details will be coming soon! Watch for volunteer and donation sign ups to be shared after spring break. Please plan to volunteer your time, make a donation OR both, as we we will need a lot of help!

This is a wonderful time of year as we celebrate the amazing Class of 2027!

SCHOOL STORE NEWS
Last Fun Food Friday Coming Up!
  • The last Fun Food Friday for this school year will be on Friday, April 28th.  
  • The last day to purchase punch cards for this school year will be Friday, May 22nd.
  • The last day the school store will be open is Friday, May 26th.
  • Any punch cards with outstanding balances will be discarded at the end of the school year.  Cards will NOT roll over to the 2023-2024 school year.

Be sure to use those cards up before they are gone!

CHECK YOUR MTK INFORMATION
Don't forget to update your contact information in the PSO Database.

Take a minute to update your contact information in the RVMS PSO Directory for the 2022-2023 school year to ensure you receive weekly PSO communications and hear how your PSO is making a difference in our school.  

Membership Toolkit is also where you can volunteer, sign up for PSO events, make donations to the PSO, purchase PSO items from the online store and stay current with weekly PSO newsletters.

Visit Rockwood Valley Middle School Membership Toolkit Parent Portal to update your family and contact information.

If you have questions, please email the PSO at RVMSPSO@gmail.com

VOLUNTEER FOR 2022-2023!
How can you make a difference?

The PSO is still needing to fill several committee chair positions for the 2022-2023 school year!

Visit this sign up to see how you can make a difference in 2022-2023!  

Thank you to all our current, past and future volunteers!  It is your support that keeps our PSO working!

Volunteer sign up for the 2022-2023 school year

DISTRICT NEWS
April 4th is Election Day!

Don't forget to vote on election day tomorrow! There are six candidates running for three positions on the Rockwood Board of Education. The positions are for three-year terms. For more information about all the candidates click on the link below.

MEET THE BOE CANDIDATES

YOUR PSO BOARD, PROUD TO SERVE OUR PARENTS

Giovanna Lear,  PSO President

Dawn Hagen, PSO Treasurer

Jen Zeck, PSO Secretary 

Aleta Harris, VP of Communications

Deanna Vardeman, VP of Fundraising 

Julie Southwick, VP of School Community 

 Stephanie Stempf, VP of School Events  

Jenny Arbuszewski, VP of Service Projects  

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Wildwood MO 63038

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