Ravens SOAR Newsletter 11/9/26

Hello Families!

Hope this finds you all well! As we kick off the second quarter of the school year, I am feeling full of gratitude and pride! First, I can't thank our amazing staff and family chaperones enough for making both 6th and 8th grade camps possible. These experiences are a HUGE lift, and they simply wouldn't happen without the collective efforts of this incredible school community. I am equally proud of our students for making the most of these opportunities and building connections along the way. We truly believe that when students feel connected to their school and have a strong sense of belonging, the learning will follow. These experiences are a big part of what makes our Raven community so special!

And 7th graders, don't think we've forgotten about you! While your overnight experience is planned for May, we have a fun community-building event coming up on November 19th! More details on that below.

Looking ahead, our admin team is planning a virtual Coffee Chat later this month, and we'd love your input on what topics you'd like us to cover. Please check out the information below, along with other important announcements and some great pictures of our Ravens SOARing together. As always, thank you for your continued partnership and for helping us build something special here at RESMS!

In community,

Zac, Devin, & Bunmi

Proud Admin Team – Robert Eagle Staff Middle School

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As we wrap up our first quarter, we want to know how things are going for your family! What's working? Where can we grow? Is there something you need from our admin team that we haven't followed up on?

Your feedback helps us get better. Whether it's a glow, a grow, or a friendly nudge, we want to hear from you!

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The total cost is $25. While this event does cost, we don't want to the cost to be a barrier. You can pay the full fee, pay just what you can, or donate for others if you would like to. No matter what, your kiddo can attend if they want to.

Our 6th and 8th graders had their overnight camp experiences this fall, and while our 7th graders have their overnight planned for May, they deserve some time to have fun and build community too!

So, we are kicking off our first evening event of the year with a 7th Grade Takeover of Lynnwood Bowl & Skate on Thursday, November 19th!

Here is what you need to know:

• After School: Students can stay after school, grab a snack, and hang out until our buses depart at 4:30 PM.

• 4:30 PM: Buses leave RESMS for Lynnwood Bowl & Skate.

• 5:00–8:00 PM: Students will bowl, skate, eat pizza, and have a blast with their classmates!

• 8:00 PM: Buses depart for RESMS.

• 8:15pm-8:30(ish)pm: Students arrive back at school for pickup.

Permission Slips: Families will receive a permission slip via DocuSign. Please click the link and sign as soon as you can so your student can join the fun!

We Need Chaperones! This is by far one of the easiest (and most fun) events to chaperone! Students will be busy bowling and skating while adults help supervise different areas and support as needed. If you're available, we'd love to have you join us!

We can't wait to see our 7th graders having fun, making memories, and building community together!

Thanks, and GO RAVENS!

Click here to register: https://uwashington.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_afTYCgMQ7Ry9K3Y

Seattle’s Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) has invested in several school- and community-based youth mental health initiatives over the past two years. DEEL has partnered with the UW School Mental Health Assessment, Research, and Training (SMART) Center to conduct an evaluation of these initiatives. This year, SMART Center is conducting a process evaluation focused on how students, families, and staff are experiencing mental health services and systems, and understanding general perceptions and expectations of accessible and effective mental health programs. This evaluation will help the city continue to sustain and improve the accessibility, appropriateness, and effectiveness of mental health services for our youth.

As part of this evaluation, the SMART Center has identified six schools across the district to serve as case studies that represent the district in terms of geography, student characteristics, and agencies that support Behavioral Health Coordinators (BHCs) and School Based Health Centers (SBHCs). Robert Eagle Staff Middle School has been identified as a part of this process, and Principal Stowell has granted permission for us to participate. I am supporting the SMART Center team in coordinating the logistics for the evaluation activities at our school.

As part of this evaluation, RESMS families are being asked to participate in a focus group. In the focus group, you will be asked questions about what you think about mental health and ways that you seek help for your child if and when they need it. The data will be collected anonymously, so your name will not be associated with anything you share in the conversation. If you decide to participate, you will be given $50 to thank you for your time and perspective. Use the QR code on the flyer or click here to RSVP: https://uwashington.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_afTYCgMQ7Ry9K3Y

Ross Humphries

Robert Eagle Staff Middle School

Student & Family Advocate

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Work Phone: 206-413-2363

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Parenting middle schoolers is no joke! These years bring so much change, growth, independence, and yes, a few challenges along the way. We wanted to share some free resources to help families navigate these years, from building strong relationships and managing technology to supporting mental health and communication. We hope you find something helpful, and please let us know what other topics you'd like us to explore together!

https://www.parentmap.com/talks/when-edtech-disrupts-learning-emily-cherkin/

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The RESMS Native Club is doing amazing work this year. They recently hosted a schoolwide Orange Shirt Day event that brought the entire school community together in recognition, reflection, and learning. In addition, the Native Club Leadership team attended a Prevention Summit where they to learned about the prevention of substance use disorder, suicide, violence, and other behavioral health challenges as well as mental health promotion. They are already applying what they learned to strengthen our school community and support their peers.

They are hard at work on their next project, where they will be featured and presenting about the RESMS Sugi Mini Forest that they helped create. We are excited about the strong start the Native Club has made this year and look forward to even more opportunities for leadership, cultural celebration, community service, prevention activities, and student engagement. The future is bright, and our Native Club students are leading the way in creating a more connected, inclusive, and supportive school for everyone.

For information on joining, please reach out to Lou Eaglestaff at Leeaglestaff@seattleschools.org

Our Mini-Forest has been an amazing resource for our students and our school. Not a week goes by without our students taking advantage of the space to conduct scientific measurements, find inspiration for art projects, experience real-life examples of classroom learning, or decompress in a bit of nature.

Last week Murphy was asked to pay a visit to City Hall and share how our Mini-Forest is benefitting our community and advocate for students across in the district to get access to similar resources.

https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/discipline-and-behavior/rules-rights-and-responsibilities/

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