RLS Parent Newsletter

Posted Date: 03/08/26 (05:55 PM)

Parent Newsletter

Week of March 9th, 2026
At RLS, our mission, is to ensure that all students learn at grade level or higher

RLS Families-
March has begun...which means it's about to get real busy around here! Field Trips, due dates, performances, etc.
If you have questions as we go through the 3rd trimester, please, reach out to your student's teacher, Ms. Hernandez, me...whomever! We will help.

Remember! It's GIVE BIG TIME!
Check out this short student-produced movie to learn more!
DON'T FORGET -

Please return the Give BIG! envelope that was sent home with your student or
Donate online using the QR code below

Volunteers are needed to help raise funds outside of Sunshine March 21st and March 22nd. If you are able to help please sign up using this link —> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DAFAF23A5FCC25-62637770-give#/
Thanks for your support!

8th-Grade Families Only-
Congressmen Mike Thompson is visiting RLS Monday, March 9 in the morning! All 8th grade students will have the opportunity to speak with and ask questions of the Congressmen. Thank you Ms. Marinace for your coordination!

Yosemite-
PLEASE, WE WANT YOUR STUDENT TO JOIN US...IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, REACH OUT TO ME NOW. 707-967-2725 or Ajryan@sthelenaunified.org

Have a great week! Link to Parent Square Calendar and our website.

Tuesdays are school spirit dress up days!
Thursdays are favorite department or class days!
Fridays are AVID and/or College and Career dress up days!

This Week in ACADEMICS

Ask your 6th grade student about how the squid dissection went!

It's the Month of Movement! Ask your student what their movement goal was for March and how they plan to track it in Advisory! Join them in some movement!

Does your student need a quiet place to study, get work done, or a little extra help on assignments?!
After School Academic Support HAS BEGUN! FOR ALL STUDENTS: Mondays, Tuesday, Thursdays, and Fridays 3:10-4:10 in A1

March- CRITIQUE

Have you ever been watching a movie or listening to a new song and you tell someone about your opinions in great detail? You critique the movie or the song and that’s March’s word of the month: CRITIQUE!

Mr. Ryan's wife and children always critique just about everything he does.

This Week in ACTIVITIES and "Caught you demonstrating..."

The value winners for today are also our students who turned their GiveBig envelopes in first per grade level and have won a "Front Of The Line Pass" for Field Day! Congrats! Plenty of more prizes to go....keep turning them in RLS!

6th:
Luca Gatto
Theodore Mitchell
Sophia Aschwanden
Harriet Casey
Anna Leggat

7th:
Jeffrey Ruiz
Marvin Garcia
Sherlyn Roque
Chet Eakle
Kai MacMillan

8th:
Elsa Casey
Maggie Dewyer
Delia Bennett
Seraphina Allen
Julia Gamble

RLS Spirit Store is back...all year! GET SOME SWAG!

This Week in ATHLETICS

Parent Square Calendar linked here and listed below.
Classic Photography is excited to take team & individual photos for RLS track & wrestling teams on Tuesday, March 10th @ at RLS Middle School
3:15 Track
3:45 Wrestling
All orders are placed online using the link below. Orders must be placed by Noon on Photo Day.
Click the link below to order now:
RLS Track & Wrestling Photos '26 - ORDER HERE!
Orders are due on 3/10/2026 by noon!
Track Practice Schedule:

Monday- Practice
- 3:15-4:30pm
Tuesday-Picture Day
- 3:15-4:15pm
Wednesday- Practice
- 2:15-3:30pm
Thursday- Practice
- 3:15-4:30pm

Grade Level Team Newsletters

6th Grade Team
7th Grade Team
8th Grade Team

Last Week in Pictures!

Monday-
Congressmen Mike Thompson!!! 8th grade!
Track Practice 3:15-4:30
Parent Support Group-IEP review part I, 5:30-6 @ SHPS Cafeteria
PG 5-6 RLS Library

Tuesday-
Track Practice 3:15-4:30

Wednesday-
RLS SSC #3 7:30AM
Track Practice 3:15-4:30

Thursday-
6th grade to The Exploratorium
8th Grade to the NCOE Career Expo
Report Cards mailed home
SHUSD Board Meeting 6PM VH
Track Practice 3:15-4:30

Friday-
Happy Friday!

Other Dates on the Horizon:
Link to Parent Square Calendar and our website.

Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School

All students, grade level or higher!

We are a caring, supportive, and engaging learning community nestled in the heart of Saint Helena, California. We are one part of a unified school district that includes a Primary, Elementary, and High School. We are part of the North Valley League Athletic Organization and proudly offer rigorous and engaging academic courses with a plethora of elective opportunities. Our staff is committed, experienced, and student-centered and we are excited to meet you!

Please view our website for up to date information like sports games, dances, and other important information.

Address:

1316 Hillview Pl, St Helena, CA 94574

Phone:

(707) 967-2725

Website:

https://rls.sthelenaunified.orG

[Sunday, Nov 30 at 4:02 PM]
Hello there, RLS community. I hope you have had a great break! We look forward to welcoming your student back tomorrow, December 1st.
I wanted to resend this newsletter from November 21st. Nothing has changed, just resharing!
See you tomorrow!
Andrew