Rocky Mountain School

August 17-21 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 🚀 6th - 8th, Cheer Clinic and Try-outs, 3:05-4:05 Tuesday 🚀 Virtual School Drive-thru pick up supplies, enrollment, information, technology if needed, and meals. 3:30-5:30, paved parking lot.

Today is the last day!!!!! Deadline is 11:59 PM! Education COVID-19 Relief for students $150 to students across Cherokee Nation without regard to income or type of schooling they receive for clothes and a winter coat. For income, eligible students it’s a $300 clothing stipend. $400 education technology stipend is also offered for any Cherokee student ages 5 to 18 regardless of income and regardless of where they live. YOU CAN BE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE CHEROKEE NATION DISTRICT BOUNDARIES. SIGN-UP LINK https://tinyurl.com/y3ouaggd Parents who have not submitted an application for a technology or clothing stipend still have time. Cherokee Nation citizens who still need to register their child for Cherokee Nation citizenship, or have a pending application for citizenship on file, can also still apply by the new Aug. 14 deadline.

RMS Parents.... If your child plans to play sports or cheer, they must have a physical. Remember, you must send the signed physical form in order for us to take them for that today. (All students who have not turned one in were given another one yesterday)

RMS Schedule for August 12th 6:30-7:30 AM - extended care - only for families who have to drop students off in order to report to work. 7:35 -8:00 AM -parent drop-off, bus arrival and breakfast 😊 PreK - enter at pre-k building 😊 K - 4th - enter by office or at main entrance by 3/4 grade (which ever kind is shortest) 😊 5th-8th - enter new gym (Temperature checks will be at all entrances and masks must be worn upon entering the building). Only staff and students will be allowed inside the buildings. 3:05 PM - Dismissal (Parents park in parking lot across the street from new gym. Staff will help students across the street) 3:05-6:00 Extended care for working parents Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! 🚀

August School Board Meeting 2020

RMS Reminder..... I will be located at the paved parking lot from 3:00-6:00 PM this evening so that you can pick up or drop off enrollment forms.

🚀 First day of school for traditional, in-person will be August 12th. We will have a regular school day including, extended care, buses, breakfast and lunch. Parents must be working in order for students to stay in extended care before and after school. After school boys and girls club is open for 2nd -8th grade. 🚀 Virtual school starts date is August 19th. More information later. 🚀 if you need enrollment forms, you may pick those up Monday and Tuesday, 8:00-3:00 or Monday, 3:00-6:00 PM. You can pick up or drop off forms during these times. If that doesn’t work with your time schedule, we can send them home with your child on Wednesday and return them on Thursday. Otherwise, please send all forms on Wednesday. 🚀 If you are able to access the internet, we ask that you fill out our survey before tomorrow evening. If you have already done do, thank you and there is no need to do it again. 🚀 We will send out additional information concerning drop off, pick up, etc before Wednesday. 🚀 If you have any questions, call our office, 918-696-7509, during the day or my cell, 918-797-0318 during the evening. We are looking forward to a challenging and exciting year!! https://forms.gle/BLNmMQrsqgjJcGqP6

RMS Parents..... Due to the forecast for more severe weather we are cancelling the drive thru open house. Alternate enrollment procedure information will be sent tomorrow. Information to come.

RMS staff..... Progress!!! I just got off the phone with Edmentum rep and I think we will be on the right path to Exact Path training come tomorrow. (I could send you stuff tonight, but you need to rest!!). It’s something you can do from home at your “leisure.” 🤪 Remember to dress cool and comfortable for Open House. Wear your new RM shirt. If you have a pop-up tent, bring it. We will have water for all staff. Rest!!!!

😊Please click on the link and complete the survey for each RM student in your household. https://forms.gle/BLNmMQrsqgjJcGqP6 😊Drive -Thru Open House Thursday, August 6th 4:30-7:00 PM Traditional and Virtual students Pick up enrollment forms, paperwork for athletic physicals, enroll in 4-H, sign up for Cherokee Nation technology and clothing voucher, and say hello to Rocky Mountain Staff!! NEW STUDENTS...... Bring your birth certificate, social security card, shot record, proof of residence, CDIB card, Tribal membership card, and Sooner Care card Looking forward to seeing everyone!!!!

RMS Parents...... 1. We will be hosting a Drive-Thru Open House on Thursday, August 6th from 4:30 - 7:00 PM. Families will remain in your car as you pick up enrollment forms, athletics paperwork, ask questions and say hello to to Rocky Mountain staff members. We hope to see you there. 2. Need help filling out the form for the Cherokee Nation technology and clothing voucher? We will help you complete that during Open House! 2. If your child has textbooks at home from this past spring, please return those during open house. 3. Reminder to all kindergarten and 7th grade students - if you are in need of a booster shot, you should have received a letter in the mail from us. Make sure you take care of that prior to school starting. 4. We will be posting a link to a survey tomorrow for each family to complete concerning your choice of in-person or virtual, connectivity, etc. Watch for that.

RMS parents....... 😊 Tomorrow, you will receive a text notifying you how to join the Zoom meeting tomorrow evening. The meeting will begin at 6:30 PM. Information and questions concerning return to learn will be addressed. Have a great week!!!

RMS Parents...... 🎒 Free backpack giveaway this evening at New Life Church, beginning at 6:30 PM 😊 Cherokee citizen students need to remember to apply for the technology and clothing stipend. The deadline is August 7th. Each student with a registration number should apply. The link is posted on our school FB, webpage and app 💻 Parent ZOOM meeting concerning Return to Learn plan will be Monday, August 3rd @ 6:30 PM. Login information will be sent in a text on Sunday. 😷 Remember to “stop the spread”. Wear a mask, wash your hands regularly, practice social distancing.

Rocky Mountain Return to Learn Plan 2020 Click on the following link to view the document: http://www.rockymtn.k12.ok.us/o/district/browse/151010

Cherokee Nation’s Respond Recover and Rebuild Education Initiative portal is now live at this link: https://zfrmz.com/ZQH1i5uKRo6sd2oQgsiM Eligible citizens can access the portal to apply for these benefits: Application Deadline: August 7, 2020 before 11:59pm CST (The previously announced school clothing assistance program has been extended. Paper applications already submitted will be processed). Eligibility Requirements Each child may only be reported by one applicant and must be the custodial parent or guardian of the child. Educational Assistance Program Citizenship: Must be Cherokee citizens on or before July 13, 2020 Residency: NO residency requirement Age: Children between ages of five (5) and eighteen (18) years of age on or between the dates of July 1, 2020 and December 30, 2020. Enrollment: Students concurrently enrolled in high school and college will only be eligible for the Higher Education Scholarship Technology Grant. Any applications for this program will be removed from consideration of this program. School Clothes Program Citizenship: Must be Cherokee citizens on or before July 13, 2020 Residency: Must live within the Cherokee Nation jurisdiction. Age: Children between ages of five (5) and eighteen (18) years of age on or between the dates of July 1, 2020 and December 30, 2020. Existing Applications: Any students previously submitted for the School Clothing Voucher Program will be not receive additional funding from this program. Students that have previously submitted will be processed under those guidelines established by Cherokee Nation Human Services. If you have any questions regarding eligibility or submission please call 918-453-5000 to be directed to Cherokee Nation staff assisting with questions.

Reminder........ Cherokee Nation will be distributing milk and fresh produce at Rocky Mountain School this evening beginning at 7:00 PM. There are no requirements to receive these items. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come.

RMS 8th grade virtual graduation is up and running on our school facebook or school web page. Please share with family and friends. Congratulations graduates!!

🚀Rocky Mountain 8th grade virtual graduation video will be available on Facebook and the school webpage beginning at 7:00 PM on Monday, June 22nd. We hope you can join us! 🚀 “Meals On Mondays” - last pickup tomorrow, 10:00-12:00 🚀 School starts August 12th, re-entry information will be given as that draws closer. As always, we will work to assure a safe environment for all students and staff. 💙 Happy Father’s Day to all our Rocky Mountain dads!

RMS - “Meals on Mondays” can be picked up until noon today. Have a great week!!

RMS “Meals on Mondays” will be ready to pick up today, 10:00-12:00. 😊🚀