Happy Summer Timberwolves!

wolfpack days INFORMATION

Incase you missed anything or were unable to make it on the 16th/17th:

SKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS

https://www.rentonschools.us/learning-and-teaching/student-information-services/skyward-family-access

EMERGENCY AND STUDENT INFORMATION FORMS
Student’s personal Emergency Form & Student Information Form must be updated and turned in in order to pick up your student’s schedule for the coming school year. Accurate forms are critical, as they provide the information we need to support and ensure the safety of your student while in our care. These forms must be on file before a student may be released from school (due to illness or an early dismissal), to be able to participate in sports or other extracurricular activities, and in order to attend field trips.

FEES, PURCHASES, and PAYMENTS
All fees and purchases should be paid online. Families can pay the District's school supply fee*, pre-load your student’s lunch account, and pay any elective class fees. You may also choose to purchase any or all of the following items: an ASB card (for students who play sports and/or attend non-academic after-school activities), yearbook. If you have more than one student, you will be able to pay for all of them at the same time. We can offer the following methods of payment in person if needed on the day of; cash or check (best for avoid long lines), or credit/debit card.  https://wa-renton.intouchreceipting.com/

WOLFPACK DAYS CHECK LIST:
Enter through the Commons doors and turn in your student’s updated and signed Emergency Form, Student Information Annual Update Form, and Immunization Records. Once these forms are turned in, you will receive your student’s class schedule.
After receiving your student’s class schedule, you may go to the stations listed below in any order.
CLUBS & SPORTS: Learn about the different ASB activities at Risdon, including after school sports teams and clubs. https://risdon.rentonschools.us/athletics/rms-sports-information
LUNCH ACCOUNT: Meet our Nutrition Specialist and find out about our breakfast, lunch, and snack programs. You may prepay on your student’s lunch account at this time and/or pick up an application for the Federal Free & Reduced Lunch Program. IMPORTANT: These forms must be filled out (once per family) and submitted each year to qualify. https://www.rentonschools.us/departments/nutrition-services-warehouse/meal-applications
PICTURES: All students MUST go to this station to get their picture taken for the yearbook and for their ID Card (or ASB card). Picture packages may also be ordered and paid here.
PTA: Check out the PTA table and join today to support your school community!  https://risdonmiddleschoolpta.memberplanet.com/
PAYMENTS: Payments can be made here: https://wa-renton.intouchreceipting.com/ 

TRANSPORTATION: Bus routing information will be emailed from the district a few days prior to the start of school. More information available here: https://www.rentonschools.us/departments/support-services/transportation

If you have any questions please call the main office: 425-204-2700

Happy monday Timberwolves!

**Hey students! Want to compete in the 2023 Valentine’s Day Cake Pop decorating competition? It will take place right afte school on February 14th school in Ms. Wilson’s room (room 186).  Sign up now with the QR codes on posters around the school, names will be randomly selected and you will be contacted if you are chosen. After school activity buses are available! Hope to see you there!”

**How quickly can you solve a Rubik's cube? Tomorrow during all 3 lunches we will be holding a Rubik's cube tournament. We have the cubes, all you need to do is bring your skills! See you there!

**Do you want to be a part of our third annual Risdon's Got Talent? Look out for audition posters with QR codes around the school for information! Please record your audition and upload it digitally to the Google Form by February 10th. We will choose the top 10 best acts to participate in our LIVE performance on March 2nd after school. If you have any questions, check in with Mr. Willis or Mrs. Adamson in the ASB office.

**Would you like to help make some fun toys for dogs at the Humane Society shelter? During lunches on Wednesday and Thursday, we will be showing you how to turn an old clean t-shirt into a dog's chew toy. Bring an old, but clean, t-shirt to your lunch and we'll teach you how to do it. We will be donating these toys along with other needed items to the Humane Society. Unfortunately, we will not have extra t-shirts on hand, please bring one that you and your family are ok donating.

**Timberwolves PLEASE check the lost & found during your lunch. It is in the commons and we have lots of items that will be donated on Friday, February 17th, just before Mid-Winter break.

**Today is the last day of the American Heart Challenge at Risdon! We hope you learned some things about ways to incorporate safe and healthy choices into your routines, as we focused on body and mental awareness this month! As a community, we raised over $1,300 for cardiac research and those with heart disease! Way to go! Thank you all who came to our first Risdon Wellness Night! We will be drawing and announcing the raffle winners during homeroom!

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Chess Club

Hockey Club

Homework Center

Volleyball & Wrestling Try-outs

Lunch Today

Pizza Bagel, Cheeseburger Sliders, Chicken Sandwich, Galaxy Pizza

Deli Sandwiches and Pal Packs

Happy friday Timberwolves!

**Exciting New Club News - Starting Monday next week, after school, we will have Chess Club in Mr. Bryant’s room. Chess club will run Mondays and Tuesdays 2:45-3:55PM. Activity buses are provided if you normally catch the bus.

**Our third annual Risdon's Got Talent is coming soon! Look out next week for posters around the school and links to submit your digital auditions! We will be choosing the best acts to be in a live after school Talent Show Competition! Get your talents ready!  

**Boys Basketball players need to turn in their jersey and shorts by Friday! Please return them to Mrs. Adamson at the ASB office. If you do not turn them in fines will be added to your account.

**Timberwolves PLEASE check the lost & found during your lunch. It is in the commons and we have lots of items that will be donated on Friday, February 17th, just before Mid-Winter break.

**Today is the last day of the American Heart Challenge at Risdon! We hope you learned some things about ways to incorporate safe and healthy choices into your routines, as we focused on body and mental awareness this month! As a community, we raised over $1,300 for cardiac research and those with heart disease! Way to go! Thank you all who came to our first Risdon Wellness Night! We will be drawing and announcing the raffle winners during homeroom!

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Lunch Today

Ravioli w/Corn Bread Muffin, Pepperoni French Bread Pizza, Fish Squares w/Fries, Cheesy Pull-Aparts

Deli Sandwiches and Pal Packs

Happy thurSday Timberwolves!

**Exciting New Club News - Starting Monday next week, after school, we will have Chess Club in Mr. Bryant’s room. Chess club will run Mondays and Tuesdays 2:45-3:55PM. Activity buses are provided if you normally catch the bus.

**Our third annual Risdon's Got Talent is coming soon! Look out next week for posters around the school and links to submit your digital auditions! We will be choosing the best acts to be in a live after school Talent Show Competition! Get your talents ready!  

**Risdon Middle School will hold its first Wellness Night tonight from 5:00-7:00pm in the Commons! All families are invited to join us to learn from our community partners all the many aspects of wellness, from heart health, to physical activity, mental health, and much more! There will be information on how to get involved in our community, along with games, prizes, and open gym for families to play sports together. We hope to see you there!

**Boys Basketball players need to turn in their jersey and shorts by Friday! Please return them to Mrs. Adamson at the ASB office. If you do not turn them in fines will be added to your account.

**Timberwolves PLEASE check the lost & found during your lunch. It is in the commons and we have lots of items that will be donated on Friday, February 17th, just before Mid-Winter break.

**The American Hearth Challenge Theme this week is Body Wellness. Here’s today’s health fact: Did you know that pets are good for you? Studies show that pets can help to manage anxiety, provide companionship and support, and they can also help you be more active.  *Look out for more information and activities all week during lunches!

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Art Club

D & D Club

NO Fitness Club today. Fitness Club will only be on Tuesdays going forward.

Volleyball Try-Outs

Wrestling Try-Outs

Lunch Today

Wait for it.....

Deli Sandwiches and Pal Packs

Happy WEDNESday Timberwolves!

**Exciting New Club News - Starting Monday next week, after school, we will have Chess Club in Mr. Bryant’s room. Chess club will run Mondays and Tuesdays 2:45-3:55PM. Activity buses are provided if you normally catch the bus.

**Our third annual Risdon's Got Talent is coming soon! Look out next week for posters around the school and links to submit your digital auditions! We will be choosing the best acts to be in a live after school Talent Show Competition! Get your talents ready!  

**Risdon Middle School will hold its first Wellness Night this Thursday, January 26^th from 5:00-7:00pm in the Commons! All families are invited to join us to learn from our community partners all the many aspects of wellness, from heart health, to physical activity, mental health, and much more! There will be information on how to get involved in our community, along with games, prizes, and open gym for families to play sports together. We hope to see you there!

**Boys Basketball players need to turn in their jersey and shorts by Friday! Please return them to Mrs. Adamson at the ASB office. If you do not turn them in fines will be added to your account.

**Timberwolves PLEASE check the lost & found during your lunch. It is in the commons and we have lots of items that will be donated on Friday, February 17th, just before Mid-Winter break.

**The American Hearth Challenge Theme this week is Body Wellness. Here’s today’s health fact: Being in middle school is hard! Did you know that positive self-talk can help you feel calm and control stress? With practice, you can learn to shift negative thoughts to positive ones. Try these, instead of "I can't do this." try "I'll do the best I can. I’ve got this." Or instead of “I have to do this." try "I get to do this."  *Look out for more information and activities all week during lunches!

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Lunch Today

Nacho Bites, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Galaxy Cheese Pizza, Hamburger/Cheeseburger

Deli Sandwiches and Pal Packs

Happy tuesday Timberwolves!

**Our third annual Risdon's Got Talent is coming soon! Look out next week for posters around the school and links to submit your digital auditions! We will be choosing the best acts to be in a live after school Talent Show Competition! Get your talents ready!  

**Risdon Middle School will hold its first Wellness Night this Thursday, January 26^th from 5:00-7:00pm in the Commons! All families are invited to join us to learn from our community partners all the many aspects of wellness, from heart health, to physical activity, mental health, and much more! There will be information on how to get involved in our community, along with games, prizes, and open gym for families to play sports together. We hope to see you there!

**Boys Basketball players need to turn in their jersey and shorts by Friday! Please return them to Mrs. Adamson at the ASB office. If you do not turn them in fines will be added to your account.

**Timberwolves PLEASE check the lost & found during your lunch. It is in the commons and we have lots of items that will be donated on Friday, February 17th, just before Mid-Winter break.

**The American Hearth Challenge Theme this week is Body Wellness. Here’s today’s health fact: Try to practice affirmations regularly, which are positive phrases or statements, to challenge negative or unhelpful thoughts. These empowering affirmations can have profound effects on the conscious and unconscious mind.   *Look out for more information and activities all week during lunches!

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Drama Club

Fitness Club

Homework Center

Gamers Club CANCELED

Makers Club

Practice Club

Robotics Club

Lunch Today

Pizza Bagel, Chicken Nuggets w/Fries, Pretzel w/Sausage & Cheese

Deli Sandwiches and Pal Packs

Happy MonDay Timberwolves!

**Risdon Middle School will hold its first Wellness Night this Thursday, January 26^th from 5:00-7:00pm in the Commons! All families are invited to join us to learn from our community partners all the many aspects of wellness, from heart health, to physical activity, mental health, and much more! There will be information on how to get involved in our community, along with games, prizes, and open gym for families to play sports together. We hope to see you there!

**Boys Basketball players need to turn in their jersey and shorts by Friday this week. Please return to Mrs. Adamson at the ASB office. If you do not turn them in there will be a fines added to your accounts this Friday.

**If you have overdue library books, please return them as soon as possible. Overdue books are starting to switch over to being "lost" books and will incur a fine. This makes it difficult to sign up for sports and other activities. Let's get those books in and make those fines disappear. Thank you!

**Timberwolves PLEASE check the lost & found during your lunch. It is in the commons and we have lots of items that will be donated on Friday, February 17th, just before Mid-Winter break.

**The American Hearth Challenge Theme this week is Body Wellness. Here’s today’s health fact: Here’s a question for you: Is vaping safer than smoking regular cigarettes? Many people think that’s true, but scientists are not sure. Scientists also aren’t sure if e-cigarettes actually help people who smoke regular cigarettes quit. In fact, one study found that adults who use e-cigarettes to help them stop smoking actually end up smoking both e-cigarettes and regular cigarettes. The best option? Don’t start smoking or vaping in the first place. *Look out for more information and activities all week during lunches!

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Creative Writing Club  CANCELLED

Hockey Club

Homework Center

LatinX Club

**All students signed up for Volleyball have a MANDATORY meeting in the gym after-school today. Activity buses are provided if you normally take a bus.

**All students signed up for Wrestling have a MANDATORY meeting in the commons after-school today. Activity buses are provided if you normally take a bus.

Lunch Today

Cheeseburger Sliders, French Bread Pizza, Chicken Sandwiches

Deli Sandwiches and Pal Packs

Happy wednesDay Timberwolves!

**Attention Risdon Students. Our Apex yearbook team is looking for new photos for our Club Sport pages. If you do any extra curriculars such as baseball, lacrosse, tennis, football, ice skating, or more – we’d love for you to send in some photos of you, or a friend, to be featured in the yearbook. For submissions or inquiries, please contact Ms. Slone through her gmail. Thank you.

**Boys Basketball players need to turn in their jersey and shorts by Friday this week. Please return to Mrs. Adamson at the ASB office. If you do not turn them in there will be a fine added to your account.

**If you have overdue library books, please return them as soon as possible. Overdue books are starting to switch over to being "lost" books and will incur a fine. This makes it difficult to sign up for sports and other activities. Let's get those books in and make those fines disappear. Thank you!

**Timberwolves PLEASE check the lost & found during your lunch. It is in the commons and we have lots of items that will be donated on Friday, February 17th, just before Mid-Winter break.

**The American Hearth Challenge Theme this week is Body Wellness. Here’s today’s health fact: Here’s a question for you: Is vaping safer than smoking regular cigarettes? Many people think that’s true, but scientists are not sure. Scientists also aren’t sure if e-cigarettes actually help people who smoke regular cigarettes quit. In fact, one study found that adults who use e-cigarettes to help them stop smoking actually end up smoking both e-cigarettes and regular cigarettes. The best option? Don’t start smoking or vaping in the first place. *Look out for more information and activities all week during lunches!

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Lunch Today

Wait for it....

Deli Sandwiches and Pal Packs

Happy TuesDay Timberwolves!

**Attention Risdon Students. Our Apex yearbook team is looking for new photos for our Club Sport pages. If you do any extra curriculars such as baseball, lacrosse, tennis, football, ice skating, or more – we’d love for you to send in some photos of you, or a friend, to be featured in the yearbook. For submissions or inquiries, please contact Ms. Slone through her gmail. Thank you

**If you have overdue library books, please return them as soon as possible. Overdue books are starting to switch over to being "lost" books and will incur a fine. This makes it difficult to sign up for sports and other activities. Let's get those books in and make those fines disappear. Thank you!

**Timberwolves PLEASE check the lost & found during your lunch. It is in the commons and we have lots of items that will be donated on Friday, February 17th, just before Mid-Winter break.

**The American Hearth Challenge Theme this week is Body Wellness. Here’s today’s health fact: This week we’re focusing on something that seems to be everywhere these days—e-cigarettes and vaping. There’s a lot of wrong information out there about these devices. For example, if you’ve been told that the aerosol is just harmless water vapor, you need to know that’s not true. That vapor actually includes dangerous chemicals, including nicotine and chemicals that are known to cause cancer. There’s plenty to learn about vaping and JUULing, so listen for more facts all week. *Look out for more information and activities all week during lunches!

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Fitness Club

Homework Center

Makers Club

Practice Club

Robotics Club

Girls' Basketball Practice

NO Gamers or Drama Clubs today

Lunch Today

Wait for it....

Deli Sandwiches and Pal Packs

Happy friDay Timberwolves!

**Girls Volleyball and Boys/Girls Wrestling registration is now open! If you are interested in participating in either sport please sign up through the FamilyID link on the Risdon website. https://www.familyid.com/organizations/risdon-middle-school Registration closes January 14th, please do not wait to register! If you want to participate you MUST register on FamilyID and have an ASB card, as well as no outstanding fines or fees. If you have any questions please see Ms. Adamson at the ASB window.

**Attention Risdon Students. Our Apex yearbook team is looking for new photos for our Club Sport pages. If you do any extra curriculars such as baseball, lacrosse, tennis, football, ice skating, or more – we’d love for you to send in some photos of you, or a friend, to be featured in the yearbook. For submissions or inquiries, please contact Ms. Slone through her gmail. Thank you

**If you have overdue library books, please return them as soon as possible. Overdue books are starting to switch over to being "lost" books and will incur a fine. This makes it difficult to sign up for sports and other activities. Let's get those books in and make those fines disappear. Thank you!

**Timberwolves PLEASE check the lost & found during your lunch. It is in the commons and we have lots of items that will be donated on Friday, February 17th, just before Mid-Winter break.

**The American Hearth Challenge Theme this week is Body Wellness. Here’s today’s health fact: If you have studying to do, or written material to learn, leave the fluorescent lights behind and read in the light of the blue sky overhead. Natural environments can enhance cognitive abilities, like memory and problem solving. So, if you want to retain more information for that big test, you might have a better shot of being surrounded by birds and trees, than fellow students. *Look out for more information and activities all week during lunches!

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Lunch Today

Bean % Cheese Burrito, Chicken or Fish Sandwich, Chile & Cheese Tamales

Deli Sandwiches and Pal Packs

Happy thursDay Timberwolves!

**Girls Volleyball and Boys/Girls Wrestling registration is now open! If you are interested in participating in either sport please sign up through the FamilyID link on the Risdon website. https://www.familyid.com/organizations/risdon-middle-school Registration closes January 14th, please do not wait to register! If you want to participate you MUST register on FamilyID and have an ASB card, as well as no outstanding fines or fees. If you have any questions please see Ms. Adamson at the ASB window.

**Attention Risdon Students. Our Apex yearbook team is looking for new photos for our Club Sport pages. If you do any extra curriculars such as baseball, lacrosse, tennis, football, ice skating, or more – we’d love for you to send in some photos of you, or a friend, to be featured in the yearbook. For submissions or inquiries, please contact Ms. Slone through her gmail. Thank you

**If you have overdue library books, please return them as soon as possible. Overdue books are starting to switch over to being "lost" books and will incur a fine. This makes it difficult to sign up for sports and other activities. Let's get those books in and make those fines disappear. Thank you!

**Timberwolves PLEASE check the lost & found during your lunch. It is in the commons and we have lots of items that will be donated on Friday, February 17th, just before Mid-Winter break.

**The American Hearth Challenge Theme this week is Body Wellness. Here’s today’s health fact: If you have studying to do, or written material to learn, leave the fluorescent lights behind and read in the light of the blue sky overhead. Natural environments can enhance cognitive abilities, like memory and problem solving. So, if you want to retain more information for that big test, you might have a better shot of being surrounded by birds and trees, than fellow students. *Look out for more information and activities all week during lunches!

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

No fitness or Art club after-school today.  Reminder- Robotics is no longer being held after-school on Thursdays. Robotics is only after-school on Tuesdays.

D & D Club

Drama Club

Lunch Today

Surprise

Deli Sandwiches and Pal Packs

Happy wednesDay Timberwolves!

**Girls Volleyball and Boys/Girls Wrestling registration is now open! If you are interested in participating in either sport please sign up through the FamilyID link on the Risdon website. https://www.familyid.com/organizations/risdon-middle-school                Registration closes January 14th, please do not wait to register! If you want to participate you MUST register on FamilyID and have an ASB card, as well as no outstanding fines or fees. If you have any questions please see Ms. Adamson at the ASB window.

**If you have overdue library books, please return them as soon as possible. Overdue books are starting to switch over to being "lost" books and will incur a fine. This makes it difficult to sign up for sports and other activities. Let's get those books in and make those fines disappear. Thank you!

**Timberwolves PLEASE check the lost & found during your lunch. It is in the commons and we have lots of items that will be donated on Friday, February 17th, just before Mid-Winter break.

**The American Hearth Challenge Theme this week is Body Wellness. Here’s today’s health fact: Catching ZZZs could be the key to unlocking a healthier you. The amount and quality of sleep you get can influence your eating habits, mood, memory, internal organs, and more. *Look out for more information and activities all week during lunches!

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Lunch Today

Hot Dogs, Taco Snack, Mozzarella Sticks, Nacho Bites

Deli Sandwiches and Pal Packs