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ConnectionsPrincipalTanner FitchMain r 2018Principal’s MessageDear Ranch View Community,Thank you for a great start to the 2nd quarter and we hopeyou and your family had a wonderful fall break! I'm soproud of our students and staff and the great work that hasbeen done so far this year. Shout out to Mrs. Elenum andour music department for an amazing Kaleidoscopeconcert back on October 3rd! Also, huge thanks to Mrs.Letzig and our student council for putting on an amazingMonster Bash Dance on October 26th! We had an amazingturnout of over 300 students! Big thanks to all the parentswho helped out with this as well! Speaking of parents, ourPIT Crew is a great way to get involved and support ourschool. Thanks to this great organization for the recent BooGrams and breakfast burritos for our staff! Also, our nextSchool Accountability Committee (SAC) meeting is November 26th at 4:15 in thelibrary. We will be reviewing action plans and our Unified Improvement Plan at thismeeting.Finally, please be aware that round 1 of open enrollment for the 2019-2020 schoolyear begins November 1, 2018 and ends December 3, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. Check outour website for more info.TEAMS7 Arctic Wolves7 Grey Wolves7 Tundra Wolves8 Arctic Wolves8 Grey Wolves8 Tundra Wolves(Click on the team to godirectly to their website)Thanks for your partnership in education!Go Wolves!!!

November 2018Ranch View Middle SchoolNovember 13thBoard of Education MeetingNovember 14th8th Grade Science FairNovember 19th - 23rdNo School Thanksgiving BreakNovember 26thSAC MeetingQuick LinksPage 2

Ranch View Middle SchoolNovember 2018Page 3CONGRATULATIONS!Our very own 7 Grey Social Studies teacher,Mrs. Lauren Cartwright, became a citizen onMonday, October 22!Mrs. Cartwright was born in Canada andmoved here as a young girl with her family.She passed her citizenship test in September with 100%, of course!Then had her oath ceremony in Centennial,CO where her and 45 others swore in asAmerican citizens - 26 total countries wererepresented!She now shares dual citizenship betweenCanada and the U.S. We are so happy andproud of Mrs. Cartwright!Anonymous Reporting: Safe2Tell & Text-A-TipSafe2Tell and Text-a-Tip are forms of anonymous reporting that we encourage our students to use to help themselves or their friends through difficult times. If a student does not feel comfortable approaching a trusted adultwith an issue, they can use these resources to report the problem. Concerns that can be reported to Safe2Tell orText-a-Tip can include bullying, cyberbullying, substance misuse, self-harm, threats, violence, suicide concerns,or any unsafe situations.RVMS students will review resources such as Safe2Tell and Text-A-Tip which are available 24/7 so that theyalways have an anonymous way to report f.net/school-safety/text-a-tip/

November 2018Ranch View Middle SchoolPage 4THE IB CORNERIB Character Trait of the Month - InquirersThey develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and researchand show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will besustained throughout their lives.7 Grey7Arctic7 TundraAlexandra LoaizaFranciscottiJake OliverMadeleine EcklesZoey RiescherTrudeaux CoffeySam Wacker8 Grey8 ArcticEmmi SullivanElla BrosseauGavin LohnesNate Marxhausen

November 2018Ranch View Middle SchoolPage 5RVMS Second Annual Science Fair!The 8th Grade Science team is excited to announce that we will be hosting the science fair again this year!Wednesday, November 14th at 6:00pm in the Ranch View CommonsCome and see our 8th Grade Science Fair projects! Students spent most of first quarter working to design andconduct their own experiments. Projects can be viewed by all families, friends and community. Awards will bepresented for each category and overall fair winners. The students that are selected as overall winners will beeligible to compete in the Denver Regional Science fair!The 8th-Grade Science team would like to thank you for all of your support, and we hope to see you there!

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November 2018Ranch View Middle SchoolPage 7Counseling NewsCareer Connect 8th Grade ExpoAttention 8th grade parents. All 8th grade students at Ranch View will complete a career lesson and explorecareer options to prepare for the 8th Grade Career Expo. Below is information about the Career Expo and a linkfor more information. Your student should have received a permission form for the 8th Grade Career Expo.Please have your student return the permission slip the appropriate Team teacher or to the counseling office assoon as you can so that your student can attend the Career Expo. The permission slip is also included below ifyou need to fill out the permission form for your student.WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018Each fall, the Douglas County and Metro Denver business community in collaboration with the Foundation hoststhe Career Connect 8th Grade Expo at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.Eighth grade students from across the district will meet industry professionals to develop an understanding of thecross-section of high demand jobs available to them in the future. More than 70 businesses will engage ininteractive conversations with students as they transition into high school.For more information, please visit stration is open for our Fall Teen Groups!You know how much we love counseling groups here at Colorado Teen Therapy. That's because theyare fun and they are EFFECTIVE! This fall, we have more group opportunities than ever before. If youhave students who are struggling with stress, experiencing a roller coaster of emotions, or involved inunhealthy friendships, we have a group that can help! Please pass this information along to any familieswho might benefit.One more thing -- We can bring any of our groups to your school and facilitate the group for you.Reach out to us anytime for more information about bringing out groups to your school.

Ranch View Middle SchoolNovember 2018Page 8Counseling NewsCo-Ed DTB GroupWhat is DBT?Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a skills-based program and an approach to therapy that is perfect for teens whofeel like they are on an emotional roller coaster and have trouble finding emotional stability. DBT has provenvery effective with teens who experience:Extreme mood swingsFrequent emotional outburstsInability to cope with setbacksOverwhelming anxietyLoss of friendships due to emotional volatitySelf-injuring behaviorsGirls' Night Out -- Self-Esteem GroupIMPROVED BODY IMAGE Understand the influences that affect how you see your body. Learn how to giveand accept compliments, focus on what you love about yourself and let go of unrealistic media expectations.MORE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION Identify your communication style and personal approach to conflict. Learn to be assertive and ask for what you need without being aggressive. Practice fair-fighting rules toresolve conflict in healthy ways.HEALTHIER BOUNDARIES Stop letting friends walk all over you. Learn to identify your values and presentyourself in a way that attracts quality friends.END NEGATIVE BELIEF PATTERNS Understand the power that beliefs and expectations have over yourattitudes and behavior. Identify the beliefs that bring you down and start challenging your own negativethoughts.STRONGER CONNECTIONS Learn from other girls that you are not alone in your struggles. Give advice,ask for feedback and receive support from girls who understand how you're feeling.GAIN CONFIDENCE Every topic and every skill is aimed at helping you improve your self-esteem and feelempowered to live your life with confidence.

Ranch View Middle SchoolNovember 2018Page 9Counseling NewsTeen Mindfulness/Nature Therapy GroupWho can benefit from the Teen Mindfulness Group?Do you know a teen who:lacks confidence?feels like she is not "good enough"?avoids trying new things?focuses on failures without recognizing her accomplishments?lacks direction or focus?struggles to communicate what she is feeling?seems uninspired or apathetic about the future?make negatives about her body, her image, her skills, or herself?struggles with managing tough emotions like disappointment, anxiety, and sadness?plays on her phone or social media all day?Our Teen Mindfulness Group combines the best elements of group therapy with an age-appropriate, nature-basedcurriculum that teaches teens to slow down, practice mindfulness, be reflective, communicate more effectivelyand manage difficult emotions.https://coloradoteentherapy.com/

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November 2018Ranch View Middle SchoolPage 11Other Happenings At RVMSMonster BashOur student council put on an amazing "Monster Bash" dance in the gym!Big thanks to Beth Letzig and her StuCo students for their work all week to make this event a huge success!ChoirSome of our choir students were able to go to UNC on a field trip to the "Men in the Middle" choir concert. Hugethanks to Felcia Elenum for taking them and for sharing the links below.one of the songs our boys sang

October 2018Ranch View Middle SchoolPage 12Weight Room FundraiserOur Students:Our school offers basketball, volleyball, football, wrestling, and track. This project could reach all 875 students that attend Ranch View Middle School, and help us work on sport specific training with students.Students have P.E. quarterly and use all the equipment in the weight room, as well as the conditioning andwellness class that utilizes the space almost daily.The equipment we are asking for would allow us to more effectively teach proper lifting technique, sportspecific techniques, and get students ready for high school sports. We notice every year students have minimalknowledge on proper technique, and with minimal knowledge students run the risk of injury. With thisequipment we can teach necessary skills/technique, and improve students overall health and well-being.Equipment:Your full donation would go towards purchasing 3 full racks, 3 adjustable weight benches, rubber cased bumperplates (35s, 15s, 10 lbs), adjustable cable machine, leg curl & extension machine, sandbags, stair climber, andtreadmill. If we are able to surpass our goal we will be furnishing more functional training equipment.Donations:Any donations can be made using the following link/information. Anything would be greatly appreciated! Wehope to raise the full amount by the end of the semester and be able to have the equipment set up before 2ndsemester! Please help us reach our goal!Payment InstructionsUse Online Payment (https://www.myschoolbucks.com/) link on RVMS homepage (https://rvms.dcsdk12.org/)Log into MSB (MySchoolBucks)Click on 'Home'Click on 'Click here for School Store'Be sure to Click 'View All' if item desired is not under the featured sectionSelect desired product to 'purchase'. You can filter by Athletics, Field Trip, Club or DonationsComplete requested information.Staff Sponsor will receive notification of completed registration via email. You will have a paid receiptlisted in your MSB (MySchoolBucks) account.We THANK YOU and appreciate your continued support.Ranch View P.E. Teachers(Harrison Sundgren, Reid Heller, Amy Rodriguez and Craig Moody

November 2018Ranch View Middle SchoolPage 13Next Parent University Class:The Opioid Crisis: How to Protect My FamilyEvery day, more than 90 Americans die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids—including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl—is a serious national crisisthat affects public health as well as social and economic welfare.Dr. Adam Barkin will empower parent to prevent the crisis from affecting their family.When: Wednesday, November 14 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Where: Sky Ridge Medical Center, Lone TreePrice: FREE