Raptor News - February 2nd, 2026

Monday, October 26th

• Spirit Week - Hat Day!

Tuesday, October 27th

• Spirit Week - Cozy Day!

Wednesday, October 28th

• Spirit Week - Sport Day!

Thursday, October 29th

• Spirit Week - Twin Day!

Friday, October 30th

• Spirit Week - Wear your costume!

November 3rd - PHOTO RE-TAKES

November 10th - Remembrance Day observances

November 11th - NO SCHOOL - Remembrance Day

Can't remember when an important event is happening? Want to find out when sports teams are practicing or playing?

Refer to the School Calendar here for all major school dates and the Athletics Calendar here.

Grade 7/8 Boys Volleyball play games @ Springvalley Middle starting at 5:30pm on Monday October 26.

Grade 8 Girls Volleyball host games @ RMS starting at 5:30pm on Monday October 26.

Grade 7 Girls Volleyball host games @ RMS starting at 5:30 on Tuesday October 27.

RMS Rugby match @ Dr. Knox at 3:30pm on Tuesday October 27.

Cross Country is all wrapped up for the season - congrats to all of the RMS athletes for amazing effort and competition!

Support our students and our school by checking out the fundraisers linked below:

Office staff are noticing a large number of students signing in late each morning - often only a few minutes late. Please encourage your child to get to school and class on time!

Our Little Buddies Enrichment has been working hard at building positive connections with younger students at Pearson Elementary. The teacher of the younger students reached out to Ms. Nuessler, the RMS teacher running the enrichment class, expressing that they had a newcomers to their class from outside of Canada who spoke only Arabic. These students were feeling disconnected and were struggling with positive connections. Ms. Nuessler worked with our ELL teachers to find some student volunteers to join the Little Buddies Enrichment, allowing them to come alongside our young newcomers - supporting them in their home language and helping them experience some positive connections at school. Well done!

Hi Dear Parents!

This time I would like to talk about the importance of nutrition and how it affects the everyday well-being of our adolescent children. Sometimes, I see some students that have difficulties concentrating, feeling anxious and tired. When I asked them when the last time was you had your meal, they say that they did not have any breakfast or they were not hungry to eat their breakfast or lunch. I would like to bring this topic since many students compare themselves to others and would like to look thin, and as a result they skip their breakfast or lunches to look good to others. It is also the images that are portrayed in social media that adolescents are following that they feel they are not thin enough to be noticed. I thought I would bring some facts on how nutrition plays an important role in our well-being.

Adolescence is a period of rapid physical, emotional, and mental development. Good nutrition is important because teenagers need enough energy and nutrients to support their growing bodies, learning, and overall well-being.

7 Reasons Nutrition Is Important for Adolescents

1. Supports growth and development

Adolescents experience rapid changes in height, weight, bones, muscles, and other body systems. Nutrients such as protein, calcium, and vitamin D help support healthy growth.

2. Improves learning and concentration

Regular meals and adequate nutrition help provide energy for the brain, supporting attention, memory, and participation in classroom activities.

3. Provides energy

Teenagers need energy for school, sports, social activities, and everyday tasks. Carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats all contribute to meeting energy needs.

4. Builds strong bones and muscles

Calcium, vitamin D, protein, and other nutrients help adolescents develop strong bones and muscles during an important period of growth.

5. Supports emotional well-being

Adequate nutrition can help maintain energy and reduce hunger-related irritability and fatigue. Eating well supports overall health, although it does not prevent or treat every mental health concern.

6. Supports the immune system

Vitamins, minerals, protein, and other nutrients help the body maintain normal immune function and recover from illness.

7. Develops lifelong healthy habits

Learning about balanced eating, hydration, and responding to hunger and fullness cues helps adolescents develop habits that can support their health into adulthood.

Ms. Momtazi, RMS Counselor

IF you are interested in submitting an art piece for the Remembrance Day art contest (cash prizes for the top 3 winners in each grade), please see Mr. Lonstrup in the art room for details and a sign up form.

Website: www.rms.sd23.bc.ca
Location: 715 Rutland Road V1X 3B6

Phone: (250) 870-5109
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