2026/27 RESMS Back to School!

Hello Raven Families,

We are excited to kick off the 2026–27 school year at RESMS! Mr. Murphy and I are beginning our fifth year together, and Ms. Hart is entering her second year as part of our admin team. Our staff is ready for a strong start, and I want to give them a huge shout-out for all of the hard work, planning, and preparation happening right now to welcome our Ravens back.

This brief newsletter highlights a few important details to help everyone prepare for a strong start. I’ll share additional updates and information in our next admin newsletter on September 1.

We can’t wait to welcome students back and begin another great year together!

Go Ravens!

6th Grade Orientation: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Join us at school for WEB Event:

• Meet 8th Grade WEB Menotrs/Leaders (Where Everyone Belongs)
• Tour the school
• Practice Lockers
• Pick up your YONDR Pouch (if you have a phone)
• Ice Cream to celebrate at the end of event!

Welcome our new transfer 7th & 8th grade students!

We will:

• Meet the admin team and counselors
• Tour the school
• Pick up your YONDR Pouch (if you have a phone)

Welcome 7th & 8th grade RAVENS! (Also students who missed 8/31 events!)

We will:

• Get updated printed schedules
• Pick up your YONDR Pouch (if you have a phone)
• Ice Cream to celebrate!

Volunteers needed! Please email volunteer@eaglestaffptsa.org if you can support this event!

The fall sports season kicks off soon after school begins. This year, we will offer Varsity, Junior Varsity (JV), and JVC teams for both Coed Ultimate and Girls Soccer, along with 6th Grade Ultimate teams. All fall sports seasons will run through late November.

We encourage all interested students to try out, regardless of experience or skill level. Students who identify as non-binary are also welcome to participate. If you would like guidance in selecting the team that is the best fit, please contact athletic coordinators Louis Eaglestaff leeaglestaff@seattleschools.org or James Flynn jbflynn@seattleschools.org

Important Requirements

Before participating in school athletics, all students must complete the following:

1. FinalForms
   Parents/guardians and students must complete and electronically sign all required forms through the FinalForms portal.
2. Physical Exam
   Students must have a current pre-participation physical examination on file (valid for two years). Physicals can be scheduled before, during, or after school at the Neighborcare Health Clinic at Eagle Staff while school is in session.

Coed Ultimate

Tryouts

• Friday, Sept. 11 | 4-6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 15 | 4-6 p.m.

Practices

• Tuesdays and Fridays after school

Games

• Saturdays, beginning in late September

Girls Soccer

Tryouts

• Monday, Sept. 14 | 4-6 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 17 | 4-6 p.m.

Practices

• Mondays and Thursdays after school

Games

• Varsity: Saturdays, likely beginning in late September
• JV & JVC: Saturdays, beginning in early October

Calling All Coaches and Volunteers

We are looking for:

• Volunteer coaches to support Ultimate and Girls Soccer in the fall; Girls and Boys Basketball in the winter; and Coed Track, Girls Volleyball, and Boys Soccer in the spring.
• Parent volunteers to assist with athletic registrations, tryout check-ins, game carpool coordination, and team celebrations.

If you are passionate about supporting student-athletes, teaching fundamentals, building confidence, and helping create a positive, fun, and inclusive sports environment, please reach out to Louis Eaglestaff leeaglestaff@seattleschools.org or James Flynn jbflynn@seattleschools.org

Families please let us know what you want to learn about here: Robert Eagle Staff Middle School - Family Welcome Fair! – Fill out form

Join us on Thursday, September 10 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. for an evening of connection, learning, and fun. Meet other RESMS families, get to know some of our staff, and learn more about clubs, sports, grades, and how school communication works.

Enjoy games, have fun, and maybe even win a prize. Hope to see you there!

Hosted by your Family Engagement Co-Design Team

We Need Volunteers!

• families and staff to volunteer at the event

Please email Sara Rubio sjrubio@seattleschools.org and/or James Flynn jbflynn@seattleschools.org with questions.

As the new school year begins, we know it's an exciting time, especially when students receive their class schedules. Last spring, students selected their elective preferences, and while we strive to accommodate their choices, it’s not always possible. Many factors influence the finalization of class rosters, and as a result, your student may not receive their preferred electives and might wish to request changes.

Requesting Classes and Elective Changes?

We kindly ask for your patience as we navigate this process. Once school is fully underway, we will provide information on how to submit schedule change requests. We will do our best to accommodate these requests, but please note that our priority will be resolving critical scheduling conflicts. After ensuring that all students have complete schedules, we will address individual change requests.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Two years ago we went phone free, and it has been transformative for our school community. RESMS has implemented YONDR pouches to have students secure their phones in their backpacks throughout the school day. Student will have their phones, smart watches, and air buds locked in pouches before they enter the building and will be able to unlock them when the leave for the day. Newsletter when we implemented this policy last year!

Here are some links to some of the news coverage we have received since implementing this policy.

• Geekwire Spring
• Geekwire Fall
• Cascade PBS PBS
  

8th graders are heading to camp in a few weeks!

More details on permission slips, cost, and everything you need to know will come out next week, but for now, please save the dates!!!

We Need Chaperones! Please help cultivate these lifelong memories! You can start the process by starting the volunteer process now. Thanks!!!

New Volunteers

Returning Volunteers

PTSA Can Help You! volunteer@eaglestaffptsa.org

Please reach out to our amazing Social Worker, Ms. Syvertsen for support with supplies if needed!

cesyvertsen@seattleschools.org 206-705-8417