Mountain Ridge Middle School
11.07.09
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MOUNTAIN RIDGE HOURS OF OPERATION FOR 2009-2010

Students will be in school from 7:30am to 2:45pm
Office hours will be Mon-Thurs 7:00am to 4:45pm
Fridays the office will close at 3:30pm

General School information: 303-387-1800, New student registration: 303-387-1820 Custodial staff is available Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 3:00pm   

Conventional by quarter calendar   

Attendance: 303-387-1802 



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Due November 13, 2009

 

 

What is a "Baby Ad"?

You have undoubtedly seen "Baby Ads" in other school yearbooks (or an MRMS yearbook).  A "Baby Ad" is a short message (30 words or less) from you to your child with an accompanying small photograph of your child as a baby.    

How much does a "Baby Ad" cost?

Each "Baby Ad" costs $25.00.  Make your check payable to Mountain Ridge Middle School.  Parents of multiples have the option of placing a single ad for all their 8th graders (1 picture, $25.00) or individual ads ($25.00 for the first ad, $15.00 for each additional ad - use add'l forms).  

How do I submit my "Baby Ad"?

Select a favorite photograph of your child as a baby.  The yearbook is in color but you may submit either a color or black & white photograph. Please do not submit a Polaroid photograph as the reproduction quality is poor.  Use the form on the front page of the Mountain Ridge website to write your message (up to 30 words).  Write your child's full name on the back of the photograph and on your message form.  Place the form, photograph and check in an envelope and turn it in to the main office by Friday, November 13, 2009 .  Ads may also be mailed to MRMS, 10590 Mountain Vista Ridge, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 but must be received by the due date.  Please write "Attention Yearbook" on your envelope.  Due to space limitations, "Baby Ads" are strictly for 8th grade students.  The first 100 ads are guaranteed placement in the book.  Ads received after the first 100 or after the submission deadline will be placed on a space available / time available basis.  (Refunds will be made for any ads not placed in the book).  

Will I get my photograph back?

Yes, you will get your photograph back in late January / early February.  Please enclose your correct mailing address with your photo if you would like it returned .

  Other considerations…

Do you want your child to know about this "ad" beforehand or do you wish for it to be a surprise?  Please let us know by checking the appropriate box below.  If you have further questions, please contact Colleen Barrows at 303-387-1800 or colleen.barrows@dcsdk12.org .

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Please cut along the dotted line and return the bottom portion to the Baby Ad staff  

 

Student's name as you would like it to appear in the "Baby Ad" ___________________________________

  Who to call for questions/clarifications:  Name ______________________________ Ph. ______________

 

q   Please return my picture by sending it to:   q   You do not need to return my picture.

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q   "Please, don't let my child know!"     q   "It's OK.  My child can know about the ad!"

 

Please write the words of your message below - one word on each line - up to a total of 30 words.

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Yearbook Staff Use Only

 

Date Rec'd. __________________ Ck. No. ___________ Ck. Amt. ____________ Initials ________

 

 

 

 

 

8th Grade Baby Ad

 

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  Traffic Flow

Parents: Please allow the left lane to merge (every other car) to the right lane prior to entering the middle school lot. This will allow a continued flow to get the buses through on time and allow our students to exit along the sidewalks.

With the winter season right around the corner please consider carpooling with your neighbors to help reduce traffic flow for the middle and high schools. 

Thank you for your cooperation. 



Y.E.S.S. PROGRAM BEGINS WITH SIERRA MIDDLE

 

DCSD is partnering with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office on a new middle school program designed to increase awareness of personal safety and positive life choices. The new program started this week at Sierra Middle School.

 

The Youth, Education & Safety in Schools (Y.E.S.S.) program will be offered to 7th grade students this year, with lessons on:

-Teen Relationships: setting boundaries, risky behaviors, sexual harassment and sexual assault.

-Internet/Cyber Safety: cyber bullying, predators, identity theft, "sexting," gambling/gaming.

-Substance Abuse Education: illicit, over-the-counter and prescription drugs, peer pressure, prevention.

 

The program replaces D.A.R.E. at the middle school level and addresses topics that more directly affect middle schoolers. "The subjects we're teaching start rearing their ugly heads when kids hit middle school," says Phyllis Harvey, the Youth Education Project Coordinator for the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. "The topic areas were chosen with collaboration between teachers, administrators and the Sheriff's Office to hopefully reduce risky behavior and increase social and life skills."

 

The program will begin expanding to other District middle schools in the next few weeks, as their health class curriculums get underway.

For more information

 about the Y.E.S.S. program, contact Phyllis Harvey at the DC Sheriff's Office, 303.814.7033 or pharvey@dcsheriff.net.

 



IMPORTANT FUNDRAISING PACKET COMING HOME

Dear MRMS Parents,

As we are all aware, raising money for our school is more important now than ever before.  The methods we use in raising money are just as important.  In an effort to offer you and other school supporters something of value in exchange for your financial support, MRMS has chosen to sell the LVF Universal Card.

MRMS will be sending home (2) LVF Universal Cards with every 7th grader on September 24th and with every 8th grader on October 8th.  We are hoping that each of our students can sell the (2) cards included in this envelope.  If we are successful at selling all the cards, our school will earn at least $24,000.

If you choose not to participate in this fundraiser, simply return the unused cards to the main office.

For each LVF Universal Card a student sells, their name will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of three great prizes that will be awarded on October 30th.  Grand prize is an XBOX 360 Elite, second price is an iPod Nano and third prize is a $50 AMC gift certificate.

Here are a few important details about the LVF Universal Card:

·   An LVF Universal Card can be purchased individually for $30 or $48 for a pair of cards.

·  A $12 - $15 donation is made to our school for each LVF Universal Card sold.

· Each LVF Universal Card is worth (60) LVF dollars or $60 in real discounts, redeemable in as little as $1 increments.

· The LVF Universal Card does not expire until all the value is redeemed.

· Consumers save up to 12% on purchases when using the LVF dollars as partial payment.

· The LVF Universal Card is currently accepted by over 250 local Douglas County businesses of all kinds.  Local Value Fundraising is adding new companies every month.  A complete vendor list can be downloaded at www.localvaluefundraising.com Don't see what your favorite stores, let LVF know. 

· The average family can redeem up to (4) LVF Universal Cards each year saving over $120 annually while simultaneously donating $48 - $60 each year to our school.

· The LVF Universal Card can also be purchased online 365 days a year making it possible to support our school throughout the year.

More information about the LVF Universal Card and how it is used will be included in the packet sent home with your student. For immediate information about the LVF Universal Card, go to www.localvaluefundraising.com   

 Thank you for your support in this matter.

 

 



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REPORT CARD INFORMATION
PARENTS:  For information about our new online report cards, or how to access them or print them, please open and read the following attached .pdf file. 

Attachment:

 grades.pdf

Also MRMS Parents:
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