Each morning, our Student News Crew produces a news broadcast, Crusader Nation News, that is shown in Homeroom to all students. Click on the Crusader above to view all of Reuther's Morning News episodes!
November 18, 2019 This week in Crusader nation!
November 18: Group Pictures for Yearbook -- during the school day.
Title 1 Math Camp 2:30-4:00pm
November 19:
November 20: Cozy Day -- see flyer below!
7th-8th Choir, Band, Orchestra Field Trip to SCHS Play
Title I Math Camp 2:30-4:00pm
PTSA Diversity Committee Meeting 6:00pm Media Center
November 21: Math Peer Tutoring 2:30-3:30pm in Room 131
November 22:
Title 1 Math Camp 2:30-4:00pm
November 19:
November 20: Cozy Day -- see flyer below!
7th-8th Choir, Band, Orchestra Field Trip to SCHS Play
Title I Math Camp 2:30-4:00pm
PTSA Diversity Committee Meeting 6:00pm Media Center
November 21: Math Peer Tutoring 2:30-3:30pm in Room 131
November 22:
Reuther Gives Back!
The Coin War was won by U of M! Thank you for your generosity -- students raised $237 for our Holiday Fund!
The next event is Cozy Day on Wednesday!
The next event is Cozy Day on Wednesday!
Kindness Club News!
With help from the entire Reuther community, the Kindness Club was able to collect 3949 items for Treasures for Troops. These items filled two flatbed carts which were then boxed and taken to the distribution center in Grand Rapids. The items will be sent oversees to the American troops. The 6th grade donated the most items and earned an electronic lunch on November 15th. THANK YOU to everyone for spreading a little kindness to those that support us.
This past week the world celebrated World Kindness Day on November 13th. The Reuther Kindness Club is challenging every student to participate in Kindness Bingo by completing the acts of kindness on the bingo board throughout the month of November. Families are also encouraged to take part in this activity. BINGO BOARD ATTACHED!!!!
This past week the world celebrated World Kindness Day on November 13th. The Reuther Kindness Club is challenging every student to participate in Kindness Bingo by completing the acts of kindness on the bingo board throughout the month of November. Families are also encouraged to take part in this activity. BINGO BOARD ATTACHED!!!!
| kindness_bingo2.pdf |
6th Grade Double Play!
On Friday evening, Band and Orchestra students from all four of our middle schools came together at Reuther for the Double Play! The students learned new music together, performed a concert for their parents, had a pizza party and enjoyed the other kind of play -- gym time and inflatables. Thank you to all of our Band and Orchestra instructors and to all of the parent volunteers -- what a wonderful event for our kids!
Paint the plow!
Students had a great time painting two plows for Reuther on Saturday morning! Thank you to Ms. Moore, Mrs. Hensley, Ms. Hubbard and Mr. Lazzo for being there with our students!
important dates for 8th grade students!
Please see the attached list of important dates for our 8th grade students.
| 8th_grade-_important_dates_to_note.pdf |
SOS -- Signs of Suicide Presentations in 7th Grade Classes
Depression affects about 20% of adolescents by the time they become adults. In addition, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the THIRD leading cause of death of individuals aged 10-14 and the SECOND leading cause of death for college-age youth 17-24. (2017 CDC WISQARS)
In an effort to create awareness and help reduce the risk of depression, suicide and self-injury among our students, your student’s counselors presented a two day suicide & depression SOS (Signs of Suicide) program to ALL 7th Grade World Studies classes over the past two weeks.
The goal of this SOS Program is to help students:
· learn the signs and symptoms of depression, suicide & self-harm
· understand that depression is a treatable illness
· understand what ACT is and stands for: A- (Acknowledge) C- (Care) T- (Tell)
· help students know whom, in the school and at home, they can turn to for help
· discuss and share healthy ways to “manage stress and deal with challenges”
· encourage students to create their own Mental Health & Wellness Plan
An electronic copy of the parent newsletter and a Parent Toolkit are attached below so that you have information and resources about Depression and Suicide and related risks. Please take a few minutes to read over this very important topic with your student.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your student’s counselor.
Mrs. Prashar: aprashar@rochester.k12.mi.us or call (248) 726-4717.
Mrs. Suhajda: jsuhajda@rochester.k12.mi.us or call (248) 726-4716
In an effort to create awareness and help reduce the risk of depression, suicide and self-injury among our students, your student’s counselors presented a two day suicide & depression SOS (Signs of Suicide) program to ALL 7th Grade World Studies classes over the past two weeks.
The goal of this SOS Program is to help students:
· learn the signs and symptoms of depression, suicide & self-harm
· understand that depression is a treatable illness
· understand what ACT is and stands for: A- (Acknowledge) C- (Care) T- (Tell)
· help students know whom, in the school and at home, they can turn to for help
· discuss and share healthy ways to “manage stress and deal with challenges”
· encourage students to create their own Mental Health & Wellness Plan
An electronic copy of the parent newsletter and a Parent Toolkit are attached below so that you have information and resources about Depression and Suicide and related risks. Please take a few minutes to read over this very important topic with your student.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your student’s counselor.
Mrs. Prashar: aprashar@rochester.k12.mi.us or call (248) 726-4717.
Mrs. Suhajda: jsuhajda@rochester.k12.mi.us or call (248) 726-4716
| parent_toolkit-_youth_suicide_prevention.pdf |
| parent_sos_letter.pdf |
| do_it_for_daniel_flyer__2_.pdf |
| friday_night_hoops_bw.pdf |
Box Tops for Education
The Reuther Middle School PTSA is collecting Box Tops for Education again this year. The Box Top program is making a change in the way they collect Box Tops and donate earnings. Now you can do everything online. No more clipping. No more sending Box Tops to school. All you need is your smartphone.
• Download the new Box Tops app (Go to BTFE.com to download app)
• Select Reuther Middle School
• Shop as you normally would
• Simply scan your store receipts to find the participating products
The app will automatically credit the Reuther Box Tops earnings online.
You can still clip the Box Top coupons on products and send them to school. Please send in any unexpired, clipped Box Tops to Reuther’s main office for collection.
We appreciate and thank you very much for your support. If you have any questions please contact Lynn Toomey at l.toomey@comcast.net
The Reuther Middle School PTSA is collecting Box Tops for Education again this year. The Box Top program is making a change in the way they collect Box Tops and donate earnings. Now you can do everything online. No more clipping. No more sending Box Tops to school. All you need is your smartphone.
• Download the new Box Tops app (Go to BTFE.com to download app)
• Select Reuther Middle School
• Shop as you normally would
• Simply scan your store receipts to find the participating products
The app will automatically credit the Reuther Box Tops earnings online.
You can still clip the Box Top coupons on products and send them to school. Please send in any unexpired, clipped Box Tops to Reuther’s main office for collection.
We appreciate and thank you very much for your support. If you have any questions please contact Lynn Toomey at l.toomey@comcast.net
congratulations to october cool crusaders!
AIA Book Orders
Reuther Middle School is pleased to host New York Times bestselling author, Watt Key, during the week of April 20th, 2020. Mr. Key has been invited to the Rochester community by the Authors In April organization. This is made possible through the financial assistance of the Reuther PTSA. Students will have the opportunity to read a novel and participate in a discussion with Mr. Key. For your convenience, we have extended our registration sale pricing and are continuing to sell the books through Oct. 19, 2018. If purchased through this pre-order, your student will receive his/her book in language arts in the spring prior to the AIA unit.
| reuther_ms_book_order-2020_aia.pdf |
Join our monthly library challenge
Join our monthly challenges to unplug from our social media, phones, and other technologies to reconnect to people and passions in our lives. November’s Challenge is to unplug from your social media, phones, and other technologies for 30 mins 3x a week. We also challenge you to choose one whole day to completely unplug! Choose a time that is outside of school, and be intentional with the time you will spend unplugged.
Visit the library website or stop by the media center to learn more!
Visit the library website or stop by the media center to learn more!
8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip -- May 14-17, 2020
Please see the flier below for more information. For questions, contact Dr. VanLaan (jvanlaan@rochester.k12.mi.us)
| reuther-2020-flyer_dc.pdf |
Reuther athletics information
Please see the Reuther Athletics Webpage for updated information: www.rochester.k12.mi.us/reuther-middle-school/pages/6371/athletics
Please remember that all students must have a current physical on file to participate in athletics. The form is attached below.
Please remember that all students must have a current physical on file to participate in athletics. The form is attached below.
| mhsaa_physical_form_2019-2020.pdf |
auburn road corridor construction -- help us all stay safe!
As you can certainly see, the Auburn Road Corridor Construction project is in full swing! This project will continue through September and October. Please exercise extra caution when dropping off and picking up students. The Oakland County Sheriffs will be in the area and will be ticketing drivers who are not following speed limits or the directions of our crossing guard at Culbertson and Auburn. Please see the letter below for more details
| construction_safety_message.docx |
| transportation_safety_tips_2019.pdf |
Student Safety--arrival & Dismissal
The busiest times of the day are Student Arrival & Dismissal. When students are racing to and from the bus and parents are lined up in the loop, it is important for us all to observe the following guidelines:
- Please do not walk in between the buses. This is extremely dangerous.
- Please do not walk or cross through the bus loop by going into the road during this time.
- Please use the sidewalks between the parking lot, drop off loop and building entrances.
- Please use the parent loop in the front or rear of the building for student drop off. Please do not drop off or pick up your student in the front parking lot--this is very dangerous!
As the weather changes and the mornings become darker, please be extra careful to look out for our students who are walking and riding their bikes to school. While we are fortunate to have upgrades at the intersections of Auburn/Culbertson and Culbertson/Marlowe, it is still so important for those of us dropping off or picking up students to be mindful of those students who are walking!
Student safety is always our priority!
Please join us in keeping all of our students safe!
Hungry in the morning?
Just a quick note to remind everyone that Breakfast is available in the cafeteria every morning between 7:00-7:30am!
Anyone can report tips about student safety, criminal activities or potential harm directed at students, school employees, or schools.
Tips can be submitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
www.michigan.gov/ok2say
Tips can be submitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
www.michigan.gov/ok2say
REUTHER PTSA COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE
| gap_letter_to_parents.pdf |
| gap_community_service_log_2019-20.pdf |
oakland county pac information
Please see this link: www.smore.com/gzha7-oakland-pac-partnership-in-action?ref=email
blessings in a backpack
Rochester Community Schools is pleased to offer the Blessings in a Backpack program to all families who qualify for Free and Reduced lunch. This program provides a weekend supply of non-perishable food items for each child in the family. The process for signing up for the Blessings in a Backpack program is very easy. Please review the link below and return the bottom portion to your child's school office by Friday, October 12, in order to receive a bag the following week.
If you were receiving Blessings in a Backpack during the summer months, you will need to re-enroll by visiting the following link and returning the bottom portion of the form.
If you were receiving Blessings in a Backpack during the summer months, you will need to re-enroll by visiting the following link and returning the bottom portion of the form.
| blessings_letter_to_families_9.2019.pdf |
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PLEASE HELP US KEEP OUR STUDENTS SAFE ON THEIR WAY TO & FROM SCHOOL! |
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Many Reuther students walk and ride their bikes to school. Please be cautious when driving near our school and yield to them...It's the Law! When you exit the Reuther pick up and drop off onto Culbertson and wait at the light to turn left onto Westbound Auburn Rd...you MUST YIELD to the students crossing at that crosswalk over Auburn. They have the walk sign when you get the green light, and the traffic rule is the driver MUST yield to the pedestrians. Our school liaison officer will be patrolling to help enforce this and keep our kids safe.
Click here for Mayor Barnett's Back to School Safety Message
Please keep these rules in the forefront...As a driver, you must yield:
- To a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk.
- To a pedestrian in the crosswalk, even if your traffic light is green.
- To children near or in a school zone crosswalk when school is in session-- Be especially cautious as children may unexpectedly dart out into the street.
- To pedestrians with disabilities, including physical, hearing and visual disabilities.
- When turning at any intersection. This includes all turns, whether or not there are lights or traffic control devices present.
- When stopping at an intersection with a stop sign or a flashing red light.
- At an intersection with a flashing yellow light
- To a pedestrian in an unmarked crosswalk on the driver’s side of the roadway when no traffic control devices are present.
- To a pedestrian who enters a crosswalk before the signal has changed.
- To a pedestrian crossing the street from an alley, driveway, building or private road.
Student Technology
Rochester Community Schools is implementing additional procedures to support network and user security. We are
asking students in grades 6-12 to change their password and manage it moving forward. To change your password,
please go to the Rochester Community Schools webpage, Departments tab>Technology Services>Student
Resources>Password Maintenance. Please view the document below for more information.
asking students in grades 6-12 to change their password and manage it moving forward. To change your password,
please go to the Rochester Community Schools webpage, Departments tab>Technology Services>Student
Resources>Password Maintenance. Please view the document below for more information.
| student_id_maintenance.pdf |
StudentvUE
The ParentVue and StudentVUE website are both available at the following link: https://rcsvue.rochester.k12.mi.us. StudentVUE can be used by secondary students to access their attendance, grades, assignments, and more. To learn how to access this information, view the instructional document below.
| studentvue_access_instructions_2.pdf |
CRUSADER NATION NEWS
Crusader Nation News airs Monday-Friday at 7:25am. Our mission is to keep students and staff up-to-date on events, sports, and programs happening at Reuther. You can Watch our morning news episodes on our channel.
Watch our morning news episodes.
Thank you PTSA & Green Schools! Reuther Recycles!
Located in our Main 6th Grade Lobby, these new Recycle Bins are for Print Cartridges, DVDs & CDs, Eyeglasses, Cell Phones and Batteries. Thank you to all who donated points for us to earn our Green Schools Grant!
Support the Reuther PTSA with your Amazon purchases!
Click here to sign up for Amazon Smile. Amazon will donate .5% of the price of your eligible purchases to the Reuther PTSA. It's simple, it's easy and it supports our school!
STUDENTVUE App
| studentvue_access_instructions.pdf |
How to apply for free and reduced lunch
Please use these instructions to help you fill out the application for free or reduced price school meals. You only need to submit one application per household, even if your children attend more than one school in Rochester Community Schools.
| how_to_apply_for_free_reduced_meals.pdf |
| free_and_reduced_lunch_application_19_20.pdf |
