Redwood Newsletter #12

Join us at lunch this week as we recognize the importance of health decision making. This week, and every week, we remind students that they are in control of their choices. All our students know the difference between right and wrong, good and bad choices. Our staff, families and community is here to support positive decision making for health choices. Check out the fun activities PTSA will have at lunch this week in recognition of Red Ribbon Week!

Students and staff ALL dress up for Halloween at Redwood. As you are planning your school costume please remember that it must be safe for school and not interfere with learning.

We can't wait to see all the costumes!

• See Keener or Eby with any questions about your costume plans!

We hope to see many grade 6 students and families on Tuesday, November 3rd 6:00pm in the Redwood Gym. This information night will explain what Outdoor School is and hopefully answer any questions you may have. This year grade 6 students participcate in Outdoor School over two sessions in the end of January and first week of February. Students are assigned their session based on their SCIENCE class. We cannot accommodate requests to change your assigned week. Students who do not participate in Outdoor School will attend school during normal school hours. Additional information can be found on the CVUSD outdoor school webpage.

• Boys Basketball- Practices Monday and Wednesday 3:15pm-4:30pm. Games on Thursday's at the Teen Center. Schedule below and posted on Teen Center website
• Girls Volleyball GRADE 6 - Practice Friday's at Redwood 1:45pm-2:45pm. Games on Monday's at the Teen Center. Schedule below and posted on Teen Center website

Student pick up and drop off is recommended outside of the RMS parking lot. We strongly recommend students exit campus using the sidewalk towards Gainsborough, and use the cross walk to be picked up down Gainsborough Road as possible. If parents need to pick up in the lot, delaying pick up by even 5 minutes will help with traffic flow. Please be mind there is a ONE WAY flow of traffic in our parking lot.

• During the month of October, Ms. Whitney/Ms. Rosenblum and Mr. Cook's Period 1 classes will collect donations. Anyone else wishing to donate, can do so directly to the front office. Suggested donations are listed below.
  
• Our recipient families appreciate your generosity and support! Thank you for all September donations to Ms. Moon and Ms. Sturges' classes which were distributed to two very special Redwood MS families.
  

For those who like to plan ahead please review the grade 8 end of year activities flyer below. Additional information about all the fun ahead for our grade 8 students will follow in second semester. As a reminder all activities for for eligible students only. Students must follow the 8th grade contract and be in good standing in order to participate. Make good choices and we can't wait to celebrate you all in Spring of 2027!

Grade 8 families are encouraged to attend the dual enrollment webinar to learn about what dual enrollment options exist for students as they enter high school. This is great information on options for students to earn high school credit with a clear understanding of what credits can be applied towards high school graduation. Good information to be aware of moving into high school! register using the QR code below.

Families are invited to attend this in person information session on supporting children through times of grief. Learn more about the upcoming workshop on the flyers below.

Period 1 class competition starting November 16th! Redwood is proud to partner with our district student support services department to provide toys and gift cards for CVUSD students in need.

• Each period 1 class will have a box to collect new unwrapped toys starting November 16th. Please consider donating when you are on your next Target run!
  
• Gift cards may be turned into the main office and we will count towards your child's period 1 class tally.