APRIL NEWSLETTER

4/15: ELA WyTopp

4/16: Science WyTopp (8th) & Writing WyTopp (7th)

4/21: Staff Development Day - No School!

4/24: Math WyTopp

4/29: RMS Band Spring Concert @ 6:30pm - CWC

Equipment:

Medium Mixing Bowl

Hand Mixer

½ dry measuring cup

½ teaspoon

1 Tablespoon

Ingredients:

4 ounces cream cheese

½ cup vanilla greek yogurt

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon honey

Directions:

Add all ingredients into a mixing bowl and beat for several minutes until smooth. Serve with fruit.

All students now have access to Sora, an online reading platform that offers grade level appropriate books of all kinds, including audio books! From your google 'waffle' scroll down and find the app. Sign in with your google email and then 'add a library' and add the 'Virtual library of Wyoming' to access all the titles.

April is also poetry month! Try reading a book in verse. They are quick reads and are also some of the best middle grade books out there! A few examples are:

Starfish by Lisa Fipps

Odder by Katherine Applegate

Booked by Kwame Alexander

Mid Air by Alicia Williams

Good Different by Meg Eden Kuyatt

Wyoming's Wy-Topp testing window is from April 15th until May 9th! All students Grades 3-10 are required to take the test per the Wyoming Department of Education guidelines.

Taking tests, especially a really long test like the Wy-Topp, can be stressful. Mary Sharp Emerson has created a great resource called 14 Tips for Test Taking Success including tips for Test Prep, Strategies for Test Taking, and Four Ways to Cope with Test Taking Anxiety.

Remember to get lots of rest the night before the test, take your time, and do your best!

This will be the third year of our 8th grade restaurant opportunity for our students. Those of you that grew up here probably remember being a part of this project. After about a decade of not having it, our staff was excited to again bring our restaurant back.

For those of you not familiar with this project, our 8th grade students vote on a theme, create a resume, apply online for a job, interview with members of our community, get placed in a job, then plan and prepare a full fledged Restaurant. Our students plan the menu, decor, attire, prices, and more. We love the real life application and experiences our students get from this and the pride they take in their job and the outcome.

Parents, please encourage your child to participate fully in this project. Even though the kids won't receive monetary benefits, they will get out what they put into this!

Important Dates:

• End of April - Info will go out for reservations. Parents of 8th graders always pick time slots first, then we open reservations to the public.
• Tuesday, May 13th - Restaurant Night! Enjoy your gourmet dinner!

Several summer camp opportunities are starting to open up applications starting in January. Check out the following opportunities and talk to Ms. McNiven if you need more information! Most of the camps are highly competitive so apply as soon as possible!

Young Scholars Program

• The Cooke Young Scholars Program is a selective five-year, pre-college scholarship for exceptionally promising 7th grade students with financial need. It provides comprehensive academic and college advising, as well as financial support for school, Cooke-sponsored summer programs, internships, and other learning enrichment opportunities.
• Who: 7th Graders
• Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
• Note: Must be high achieving and have a family income of less than $95,000
• Website: https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/young-scholars-program/

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards

• RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) is a life-changing leadership training program where young people learn, develop, and enhance leadership skills and principles in an atmosphere of trust and respect. RYLA encourages and assists current and potential youth leaders in methods of responsible and effective leadership. Many past RYLArians claim, “It was the best week of my life!”

• Camp Dates: June 22-27, 2025 or July 6-11, 2025

• Who: 7th Graders

• Application Deadline: April 30th

• Notes: All expenses paid if chosen, sponsored by Rotary Club

• Website:https://rockymountainryla.org/

Jim Ratz "Climb the Grand" Scholarship Application

• This scholarship is for a free guided trip up the Grand Teton with a small group of three other Fremont County high school students and two Jackson Hole Mountain Guides. This application should be completed by the applicant, not a parent or guardian. No previous climbing experience or special gear is necessary - just the motivation and inspiration to prepare yourself for the outdoor opportunity of a lifetime!
• Who: 8th-12th graders as of May 2024
• Dates: Aug 1-6, 2025
• Cost: FREE
• Application Deadline: April 15, 2025
• Website: http://www.wyomingclimbers.org/climb-the-grand-scholarship

UW Astro Camp

• The camp will focus on the science and engineering behind exploring and traveling to a planet in another star system.
• Who: 6th & 7th Graders
• When: June 15-21, 2025
• Where: University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
• Cost: FREE, must provide own transportation
• Application Deadline:: May 8, 2025
• Website: https://uwyo.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9zTS3WiLCk6E3Ai

The Cooke Young Scholars Program

The Cooke Young Scholars Program application opens in just a few short weeks on February 6. Each year, the Cooke Foundation selects a cohort of high-achieving 7th graders to be a part of a pre-college scholarship program, with support that includes:

• Funding for academic and extracurricular opportunities, such as music and art lessons, online classes, and technology.
• Educational advising on making the most of the high school experience and preparing to thrive at the nation's top colleges.
• Annual summer programs, plus year-round interaction and networking with a community of high-achieving peers.

Be sure to add these important dates to your calendar:

February 6, 2025 - Application opens
April 30, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EST- Application deadline

Learn more about the Young Scholars Program on our website or download the program profile here.

Check out Spartan Athletics to see upcoming events!

All 7th graders are required to have a Tdap (adult tetanus) vaccine, unless they have a medical or religious exemption. Please provide a copy to the school.

If your child uses an inhaler or epinephrine, please have one available here at school. Your student may carry their own or keep it in the nurse's office. For questions or more information, please contact Nurse Kenna at kborst@fremont25.org.

Riverton Middle School

840 Major Ave

Riverton, WY 82501

Phone: (307) 856-9443

Fax: (307) 857-1695

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