RAMS News
Principal's Message
Dear Roseville Area Middle School Staff, Students, and Families,
I am thrilled to introduce myself as the new principal of Roseville Area Middle School. My name is Heidi George, and I am incredibly excited for this opportunity to join the school community at RAMS. I cannot wait to meet each and every one of you and embark on this journey together.
First and foremost, I want to express my gratitude for welcoming me into your school. I am truly honored to be a part of such a vibrant and dedicated community. As I step into this role, I am eager to listen and learn from all of you. Your hopes, dreams, and aspirations for Roseville Area Middle School are of utmost importance to me, and I am committed to working collaboratively with staff, students, and families to make them a reality.
Partnership and collaboration will be at the heart of our work together. I firmly believe that by working together, we can create an environment that fosters growth, learning, and success for all students. I value the expertise and unique perspectives that each member of our community brings, and I am committed to creating opportunities for open dialogue and shared decision-making, a truly strength-based for both staff and students.
One of my top priorities is to ensure that every student feels a sense of belonging and is supported in their learning journey. I believe that when students feel safe, valued, and connected, they are more likely to thrive academically and personally. I am dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive school culture where all students can flourish and reach their full potential.
As we move forward, I am eager to hear your ideas, thoughts, and suggestions for the next steps of Roseville Area Middle School. Your input will be invaluable in shaping our shared vision and goals. Together, we will work towards creating an environment that promotes academic excellence, social-emotional well-being, and a joy for learning.
I am truly excited to begin this new chapter with all of you. Please know that my door is always open, and I am here to support you in any way that I can. Let us embark on this journey together, as we continue to create a school community that is inclusive, supportive, and dedicated to the success of every student. WE GOT THIS!
Learning for ALL,
Heidi George
RAMS Back to School Night: August 28
All students and families are invited and encouraged to attend our 2024 Back To School Night at RAMS from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30. The evening will be an open-house format. Please click here to see the RAMS Back to School Night information that you will be given when you pick up your student’s Back to School Packet in the New Gym!
In an attempt to accommodate everyone, please use the Abbott and Quora parking lots across the street from RAMS as overflow parking.
Schedules will not be sent home prior to Back To School Night. Please plan to pick up your student’s schedule at RAMS on Wednesday, August 28.
Things to do:
- Pick-up Your Back to School Packet that includes your students:
- Schedule
- ParentVue Login information
- iPad help sheets
- Write a note to your student for the first week of school
- Get Your School Picture Taken
- Purchase School Locks (Locks cost $12.00/pair for new locks or $1.00 each for used locks.)
- Find Your Classes & Meet Your Teachers
- Find Your Hall Locker
- Update Contact or Health Information (optional)
- Sign up for Synergy/Parent Vue (optional)
- Register for Athletics (optional)
- Purchase Raider Gear - Phy Ed T-shirts - $9.00 a T-Shirt (optional)
- Pre-Order Yearbooks (optional)
School Pictures
School pictures can be taken in the upper gym during the Back to School Night. All students must have their school picture taken for our school database. Students are not required to purchase a school picture package, but if you would like to purchase a package you can bring the form from the back to school mailer or click here to be redirected to the Lifetouch site and place your order online. The Picture Day ID for RAMS is: EVTJJRC9T
RAMS iPad Information
CLICK HERE for more info on RAMS 1:1 Digital Learning with iPads.
Yearbook
Click here if you are interested in purchasing a RAMS Yearbook.
Fill Out the Application for Educational Benefits
We implore ALL families to fill out the Application for Educational Benefits form (previously called Free/Reduced Meal Application) EVERY year. This form determines funding for your child’s school and provides direct benefits for your child if you qualify. Benefits include funding for:
- Social workers, paraprofessionals and counselors
- Decreased student to instructor ratios
- Increased technology (at home Internet discounts)
- Waived fees for athletics, testing and transportation for your child
Each year a new application for Educational Benefits and Free/Reduced price meals needs to be completed. These completed forms not only provide meal benefits but can help RAMS get crucial funding.
- A new application must be completed EACH YEAR.
- Applications can be completed online at https://linqconnect.com/or you can request a paper copy. You can fill out a new form any time your family’s income changes.
- Paper applications can be returned to the RAMS or District Center Office or mailed to Nutrition Services at the District Center, 1251 West County Road B2, Roseville, MN 55113
- This form also provides free bus cards, discounted internet service, discounted/no-cost early childhood classes and scholarships for summer camps and childcare centers, discounted field trips, standardized test fee waivers, and sports team scholarships and fee waivers.
- Educational Benefits also impacts your school’s funding and the district’s budget including state and federal dollars that may be used for administration, social workers, family liaisons, and more! The results of these applications are crucial to funding for things like Title 1, compensatory revenue, and summer and non-school day meals.
In addition this can afford your school money for family engagement, early childhood programs, professional development opportunities for staff, direct instructional services, remedial instruction services in reading, language arts, mathematics, study skills, additional teachers and teacher aides, lower instructor to learner ratios, out of school time programming, instructional materials, digital learning, truancy reduction programs, bilingual and bicultural programs, and all-day kindergarten.
First Day of School
- First day of school for 7th graders ONLY is Tuesday, September 3.
- 8th graders will join the 7th graders on Wednesday, September 4.
RAMS Back-to-School Information
Important information about RAMS will be sent via email on Thursday, August 8. This email will be sent a couple of times in August and we encourage you to read it now as it has important and timely communication. It will also be linked here once it has been sent via email.
Didn't get the email? Please subscribe to RAMS School Emails HERE.
Athletics & Activities
Registration for fall sports is now open. All students who would like to play a sport through the school must have a sports physical on file. You can find more information on the 7-8 Athletics/Activities page. Please reach out to RAMS Athletic Director Tanysha Scott with any questions you may have at 651-482-5290.
There is no deadline for signing up for a fall sport, but the start dates for each fall activity are listed below. The coach of each activity will be providing more detailed information a week before the activity begins.
| Fall Sports | Start Date | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8 Football | August 5 | $110 |
| 7/8 Girls Volleyball | Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. | $110 |
| 7/8 Boys/Girls Soccer | Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. | $110 |
| 7/8 Girls Tennis | Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. | $110 |
|
RAHS Lead Fall Sports 7-12 Boys/Girls Cross Country 7-12 Boys/Girls Swimming & Diving 7-12 Cheerleading 7-12 Dance Team |
August 12 | $200 |
School Supplies
- 2 to 3 inch 3-ring Binder (Zipper Binder Preferred)
- 8 Tab Dividers
- 1 Pack Loose Leaf Paper
- Up to 4 notebook (3 ring punched)
- Science 7 & 8
- World Language 8 (notebook or use Notability on iPad)
- FACS
- Industrial Technology (7 & 8)
- 2 Boxes of Tissues (for STAR class)
- 24 Pencils
- 10 Pens (Black/Blue)
- Pencil Sharpener
- Erasers
- Pencil Pouch
- Colored Pencils
- Highlighters
- Wired Earbuds
- Ruler
- Backpack
- Phy Ed Clothing
*Students are required to wear the following clothes for Phy Ed class:
- Athletic/Tennis Shoes
- Athletic Shorts, Sweatpants or Yoga Pants
- T-shirts
- 1 yard Fabric cotton/cotton blend (optional for FACS-7)
- Calculator:
- Intermediate Algebra & Geometry: OPTIONAL or for at home use: A Graphing calculator (TI 83 or TI 84)
- All other math classes: TI-30XS Multiview Scientific Calculator
*The Phy-Ed Department will be selling t-shirts at Back To School Night for $9.00 per t-shirt or 2 for $17. These shirts are optional. Students may order Raider sweatshirts and sweatpants later this fall. CLICK HERE to purchase online as well.
(T-Shirts ordered online will be given to students during their physical education class the first week of school.)
Changes in Address or Phone Number
Do you have any changes to your phone, address, email address? Will you be moving over the summer? Will your student NOT be attending RAMS or RAHS next year as originally planned? Please contact Rebecca Thompson via email or phone @ 651-482-5288 to make those changes ASAP.
RAMS Summer Office Hours
The RAMS Office will be open Monday-Thursday from now until school starts in September. RAMS Office is closed on Friday's during the summer. Please email RAMS Building Secretary, Linsey Owen, or call 651-482-5284 with questions. During the month of August Linsey is often away from her desk working in other parts of the building in preparation for the school year. Thank you for your patience as we get RAMS ready for the school to begin in September.