February

***PLC Schedule EVERY Wednesday*** ***Every Tuesday-Math Counts*** ***Every Thursday-Chess Club***

***Kids Kabana EVERY afternoon*** ***Homework class every Monday, Tuesday,

Wednesday and Thursday 2:50-3:45pm*** 4th Student of the Month Breakfast@6:30a 8th grade Band students to Ouray@6:45a Wrestling @ RMS @3:30p 5th Elementary Planning Day RMS IN SESSION 6th Wrestling-TD (optional)OMMS 8th School Accountability Committee Meeting@6p Library F8/9 /Parent meeting@7p Cafe 9th Wrestling @ OMMS @ 3:30p 12th Band Solo and Ensemble @ EMS 15th NO SCHOOL – Presidents Day 16th Wrestling@GMMS@3:30p 7th & 8th grade Jazz Band Concert RMS @ 7p 18th 6th grade Band/Orchestra/Choir Concert

RMS@7p 19th Orchestra/Choir Solo & Ensemble EMS 20th Orchestra/Choir Solo & Ensemble EMS

Wrestling Tourney @ F8/9 25th Wrestling @ MGMS 3:30p 7th &8th grade band FMHS 7-9p 27th Wrestling @ MGMS Tourney

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From The Desk Of The Principal

Wow! What a long period of cold, gloomy weather we have

endured. Not exactly what I expected when my family and I moved

to this beautiful valley. However, as the philosopher has so aptly

stated, “hope springs eternal”. Students, parents, teachers,

administrators and just about everyone else are adversely affected by

weather patterns. I encourage each of us to bear down and know

that this too shall pass. Warm, sunny weather is just around the

corner and our spirits will rise with the change.

But until that moment arrives, perhaps I can brighten your day by

sharing some humorous answers I have collected from student tests

over the years:

An Octopus is a person who hopes for the best.

Letters printed in sloping type are said to be in hysterics.

A corps is a dead gentleman, and a corpse is a dead lady.

The chief cause of divorce in the United States is marriage.

In Christianity, a man can only have one wife. This is called

monotony.

The Bourbons were a French family who used to make whiskey.

The U.S. Constitution was adopted in order to secure the domestic

hostility.

Algebraic symbols are used when you don’t know what you are

talking about.

The Magna Carta provided that no free man should be hanged twice

for the same offense.

A census taker is a man who goes from house to house increasing the

population.

A polygon with seven sides is called a hooligan.

As educators we take our profession very seriously. We know, all

too well, that what we do affects the future of our children. We

spend a great deal of time preparing, delivering and assessing our

performance and countless hours working to improve our

performance. Humor helps us to cope with the sixty hour weeks and

bleary weather patterns.

I encourage each of us to take care of our children’s health (physical,

psychological and emotional) as well as our own. Take time to

smile and laugh at the humor that surrounds us. As always, thanks

for your ongoing support. It is deeply appreciated.

Mr. Reed

• District 51 administration and Board of Education are looking for your feedback! A survey is

now available online on the District's homepage asking a few questions about where some possible budget cuts could come from. Staff, community, parents and students are all welcome and encouraged to take the survey. It is available in English and Spanish online. There are English and Spanish hard copies at all schools also. Please make sure you fill one out before Feb. 3! **************************************************************************************

BOX TOPS CONTEST

The next Box Tops contest will run from now through Friday, February 26th

, 2010.

Each Friday, “Box Tops” and “Campbell labels for education” will be collected from

each classroom and the results posted here.

THE CLASS WITH THE MOST BOXTOPS WILL WIN LUNCH FROM ONE OF OUR SPONSOR RESTAURANTS.

Stay Tuned for prize updates!

Please check www.boxtop4education.com for participating products. If you have any questions about the Box Tops program, contact Astrid Stoye at 254-9022 or abstoye@aol.com. *************************************************************

Mr. Trujillo would like your old “COOTIE” games and game pieces!

PLEASE send in any that you aren’t using.

Thank YOU!

Linda Johnson

(SBA Secretary)

Mrs. Johnson is new to RMS this year

Education: B.S. in Business Administration with Teaching

Licensure Colorado State University

Interests include: Family, Classical music, Hiking, Fishing,

Watching sports

Favorite Food? Cinnamon Candy

What she likes most about working at RMS? The people

Favorite Middle School memory? Orchestra

Who inspires you? My husband and daughters – they push

me to be the best I can be – with total acceptance of who I am.

Lon Brouse

(8th

grade Math)

Mr. Brouse has been at Redlands Middle School for 2 years!

Education: Western State College BA, Chemistry, Physics, Math

Western State Chiropractic College D.C. Northern Arizona

University, Masters in Education.

Interests include: Farming, computer programming, auto mechanics

Favorite Food? Home Grown fruit and vegetables

What he likes most about working at RMS? The great staff and

students

Who inspires you and why? Students who get enjoyment from

learning.

Welcome Linda!

Chris Emmons

(8th

grade Science)

Mr. Emmons has been with Redlands Middle School for 4 years!

Education: Western State College BA Science, BA Physical Education

UNC Principal License, Adam State College PMA Physical Education

Interests include: God, Family, Friends, Sports, Self-improvement,

Coaching Sports, Hunting, Fishing and watching sports

Favorite Food? Enchilada casserole

What do you like most about working at RMS? Students, Co-workers,

Atmosphere

Favorite Middle School Memory? Playing 9th

grade basketball @ OMMS

Most embarrassing moment? Being called “Chris E” in a LA class with 4

other students named Chris!

Who inspired you and why? God, he cares about me no matter what. Mom, she

is always there to help others. My Wife, She inspires me with her beauty, brains and she is a

GREAT mom for our kids! Marrying her was the smartest decision of my life!

Todd Henderson

(Boys P.E.)

Mr. Henderson has been with Redlands Middle School for 16 years!

Education: Graduated from Mesa State College, BA in Physical Education

Masters in Computers and Technology.

Interests include: Love the outdoors! Coaching Ice Hockey!

Favorite Food: Hot wings and Dr. Pepper

What do you like most about working at RMS? Great kids and staff

Favorite Middle School memory? The relationships I had with my

favorite teachers.

Most ebarrassing moment? Shhhhh, cant tell!

Who inspires you and why? My wife Gjertine and son Hunter, they

are the greatest!

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Spelling Bee News

We are proud to present to you the three top spellers in our building:

First Place – Jordan Quintana

Second Place - Stephen Foster

Third Place – Sydney Spomer

Please congratulate these fine young adults!

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If your student would like to participate in the District 51 Spelling Bee, he or she may

do so -- even if he/she did not participate in the Redlands Middle School Bee. Registration at Mount Garfield Middle School takes place at 8AM on

Saturday, February 6. Winners of the district bee will compete in Denver. If you have any questions, please contact Lori Holloway by phoning the main office, or via email at Lori.Alpino-Holloway@district51schools.org

Students can purchase at lunch and

before or after school. (Just send cash or check) Zip-Up Hoodies - $30.00

Hoodies- $25.00

Sweatpants- $15.00

We have your size in stock!!!

The Band-Music Department at RMS invites you to our first Fundraiser:

Date: Tuesday, February 16 , 2 01 0

Time: 7 pm

Place: Redlands Middle School-Cafeteria

Everyone is invited!

We would appreciate having volunteers donate desserts and/or drinks and help with setting up and taking down at the concert. Please email Astrid Stoye at abstoye@aol.com. Thanks!

All donations collected on this evening will go to RMS Music Scholarship Fund for students.

If you have any questions about the concert, contact Mrs. Sarah

Kamstra at Sarah.Kamstra@d51schools.org

January Students of the Month

Core 6-1 Timothy Nichols and Isa Kohls

Core 6-2 Natalie Weber and Rohan Volkmann

Core 7-1 Randy Hurshman, Paige Johnson

Core 7-2 Katherine Duncan, Jennifer Hicks, James Stagg,

Bryce Remmenga

Core 8-1 Tayler Duncan and Faith Grattan

Core 8-2 Emily Conkling and Ty Schroeder

Computers Sara Cesark

Girls P.E. Carah Weed

Boys P.E. Lukas Smith

Tech Ed Brandon Cornutt

Band Christopher Morrell

Art Tyler Pratt

Thank you,

Cardiology Partners P.C.

Ross G. Hoffman, M.D. for sponsoring our students of the month!

In light of the recent tragedy in Haiti, Redlands Middle School students have

come forward wanting to help support the relief efforts underway by several

organizations throughout the world.

In response to your son’s and daughter’s overwhelming Act of Kindness, we have set up three coin “water-jugs”

in the main office that students may deposit money into. This will be collected over the next several weeks and

the total amount will be donated to a non-profit organization called www.stillerstrong.org . This organization

was started by actor Ben Stiller, who most of you know starred in Night at the Museum. Specifically, 100% of

the money raised through his organization will be used to rebuild schools in Haiti. What an appropriate avenue

for our school to reach out to help out another school. We are truly humbled by this outpouring of sincere

concern by your sons and daughters. You may see more information regarding this effort at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_6M8NGfYBM&feature=youtu.be. Thank you for your support!

Counseling Department/RMS /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Counseling Information

College in Colorado: 6th and 8th grade students created an account and completed an Interest

Profile in January. CollegeinColorado.org is a state-wide initiative designed to encourage

students to go to college by looking at various careers and exploring possibilities. Parents can

also create an account by going to: www.collegeincolorado.org and following the Create an

Account link. Ask your child to help you maneuver through the site. It is a free resource that

offers valuable information about colleges in Colorado and around the country. We are looking

into including and creating accounts for 7th grade students this semester, also.

Adrianna Tafoya is a senior at MSC doing an internship in the counseling department through

April 30th. We welcome her and are happy to have her!

“People are getting more

obese in America from fast

food and not working out

and getting healthy! I am

against obesity in America”!

Alyssa Urban 8th grade

“My social statement means to me

that, if you drive while you’re drunk

you put yourself and other innocent

people in danger and that’s not

right. Drunk Driving is bad”!

Shannon Hautzinger 8th grade

Noah Nelson

8th grade

COMING SOON….

In March 2010, census forms will be delivered to every residence in the United States and Puerto Rico. When

you receive yours, just answer the 10 short questions and then mail the form back in the postage-paid envelope

provided. Statistical information about population affects the federal funding our school receives. The census

is anonymous. We thank you, in advance, for participating in the upcoming census.

En Marzo de 2010 las formas del Censo serán entregadas a cada residencia de los Estados Unidos y Puerto

Rico. Cuando usted reciba la suya solo conteste las 10 preguntas cortas y regrese la forma en el sobre pre

pagado que será proveído. La información estadística sobre la población afecta los fondos federales que nuestra

escuela recibe. El censo es anónimo. Le agradecemos anticipadamente por participar en el próximo censo.

The yearbook this year will be $20.00 The order forms are available in the office

Checks should be made to Yanowich Studios

Yearbooks can ONLY be ordered until February 19!

Once we send in the orders, the final proof is sent to publishing.

Yearbooks will arrive in MAY.