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Posted Date: 04/26/26 (05:55 PM)



Parent Newsletter
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Week of April 27, 2026
At RLS, our mission, is to ensure that all students learn at grade level or higher8th rad
RLS Families-
You know it's nearing the end of the school year when testing is coupled with all sorts of celebrations! 

The time honored tradition of hosting our future Blue Devils is Tuesday, April 28 from 10:30-1:30! We look forward to meeting you and showing you around! 

We'll also be hosting 5th grade parent orientation in the Big Gym plus a tour! 5-6 PM. Translation provided. 

SHUSD will be celebrating all of it's students who reclassified as English Proficient from English Learner status on Thursday, 5:30-7 @ the PAC. 
Congratulations to our amazing families! 

This week we begin the STAR benchmark in 6th and 7th grade Math and 6-8 ELA. Please help us ensuring your student has a great night sleep, breakfast, and brings a fully charged chromebook to school. 
This Monday marks the beginning of our testing season as the following week we begin the California standardized assessment called the CAASPP in ELA and Math. 

We also have ELAC on Monday, 4:30-5:30 in Mr. Ryan's office where we will review our school goals for the next school year. 
School Site Council meets on Tuesday at 7:15 to review next year's goals in Mr. Ryan's office. 

I wanted to ask for your assistance with a new situation on campus. We have had a few students, mainly boys, bring a deck of cards to school and engage in some friendly games of chance, i.e. Poker. 
Games of chance, like Poker, are not allowed on school campuses. I'll address it with the students here but, if it comes up or you see a deck of cards with your student on the way to school, "call" it out. 

Additionally, we have some talented students making things on their personal time and attempting to sell them on campus. While we appreciate a student's active engagement in a healthy hobby and skill, selling items on campus for personal gain is not allowed. 
Thank you! 
Repeated but important:
8th grade families, as we near the end of the year, I'll be speaking with 8th grade students to remind them of end-of-the-year timelines, behavior, and Yosemite reminders. 
As you continue to put together your students list of items for Yosemite, remember if you don't have something, we can assist in getting it for you. 
There is no need to buy new items or decline to go because you don't have them. 
Any 8th grade student who is suspended for an infraction that occurred on or after May 1 will not be able to attend the promotion party after the promotion ceremony. 

Thank you! 

CAASPP Testing Update-
  • Parents-as you may recall, students in grades 3-8 and 11 take an annual standardized test called the Smarter Balanced Assessment in ELA and Math. Students in grade 8 also take a science test entitled the CAST. 
  • These assessments are not included in your students' grades. They do, however, help us as a school and district measure learning, evaluate programs, and allocate resources in an informed manner. 
  • We are required to share the information linked here (English) and here (Spanish) prior to standardized testing beginning. 
  • In addition, I want to share these resources (English  Spanish) with you as they provide additional information about testing suggestions on how you can assist your student in preparing for the assessment, lowering anxiety, and understanding the exam itself. 
PROMOTION INFORMATION:
  • Promotion is Thursday, June 4th @ 6PM. 
  • 8th-grade students should remain on campus until the bell rings @ 12:30 on Thursday, June 5th. 
  • They should be brought back by parent/guardian at 5:15. 
  • Students will line up in the MPR and the ceremony will begin promptly @ 6PM. 
  • The Promotion Celebration (HUGE SHOUT OUT TO THE PARENTS) begins @ 7PM and ends @ 10PM with a Yosemite slideshow. 
  • You are welcome to join us at 9:45 for the slideshow. 
  • Students will be asked to turn in their cell phones upon entry to the celebration. 
  • More information and permission slip will be emailed to you on Monday, May 11th.
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
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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

April- JUSTIFY

Life is not always fair, especially in the cafeteria line lol.  It’s important to prove when you are right in your actions.  This is called JUSTIFY and it’s April’s word of the month. How do you justify your answer in math?  

This Week in ACTIVITIES and "Caught you demonstrating..."
The value winners for last week are:
  • The value winners for today are: 
6th:       Lorenzo Ramirez/Integrity
7th:       Eddy Monroy / Perseverance
            Nohemi Hernandez / Perseverance
8th:       Delia Bennett / Integrity

Have a great week! Link to Parent Square Calendar and our website
This Week in ATHLETICS(4/13)
Parent Square Calendar linked here and listed below. 

Track Practice:
Monday practice 3:15-4:30
Tuesday Track league qualifies-Petaluma HS release @ 1:15
Wednesday  2:15-4:00
Thursday-Track  league finals-Petaluma HS release @ 1:15

Good Luck Tracksters! 
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Jayden! You're a rock star! Great work! 

Grade Level Team Newsletters
6th Grade Team
7th Grade Team
8th Grade Team
Last Week in Pictures! 
I was able to tour classes with Ms. O'Connor this week and snapped some pics of future Blue Devils in action! 

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Monday-
ELAC 4:30-5:30 Ryan's Office 
STAR Math and ELA in content classes

Tuesday-
5th Grade Visit! 10:30-1:30
STAR Math and ELA in content classes

Wednesday-
5th Grade Parent Orientation-Big Gym-5-6

Thursday-
Reclassification Celebration PAC 5:30-7
Shelter In Place Drill 9AM

Friday-
6th Grade "Being There" career exploration guest speaker 1st period

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

[Sunday, Apr 12 at 4:31 PM]
Hello there, RLS Community!
We hope you had a wonderful Spring Break! We look forward to seeing you tomorrow. I previously shared this newsletter last week.
Thank you!
Andrew