GREETINGS RCMS Community!
This newsletter comes out every Sunday evening to keep you informed of upcoming events and to celebrate highlights of recent happenings and celebrations. We also have a live link on the RCMS Website. This week features (click on the title to jump to the section):
Have fun and celebrate the Ramona Country spirit with Wild West Spirit Day next Wednesday, February 3.
Mark your calendars!
Lifetouch Photographers will be on campus on Tuesday, February 3rd to take Promotion photos for 6th Graders. There will not be make ups available for this opportunity.
Pre-order today on mylifetouch.com using your Student ID or Picture Day ID: EVTCXNQQ7
Orders will be sent home with your student after Picture Day .
Come join us in the RCC MPR, Friday, February 6 at 6pm to watch The Bad Guys 2
Snacks, laughs, and fun for all!
Check out the Common Sense Review HERE.
On February 11th, students will experience an assembly put on the the American Heart Association to learn about healthy heart habits and also be encouraged to learn CPR .
Students will also have an opportunity to raise donations for the Heart Association and help save lives. You don’t have to wait, you can sign up TODAY! We're proud of our school for supporting the American Heart Association to help save lives!
Sign Up at http://www2.heart.org/goto/ramonacms or download the AHA Schools app
Make a personal gift to kickstart your efforts
Send 5 texts or emails asking for support
Click the image above to meet Heart Survivor, Ridge and hear how you can learn lifesaving skills and help kids with special hearts through Kids Heart Challenge. Thank you for being a Heart Hero!
RUSD wants to hear from you! The 2025-26 LCAP Survey is now open for your responses. Please note: It is very important that our district hears from our families participating in alternative programs like RCMS! Your voice is critical!
WHAT: The LCAP Survey results are used to help create goals, inform our instructional practices, and guide our budgeting priorities. This survey helps us prioritize initiatives that will support our entire educational community, especially students.
WHO: ALL of our Educational Partners...RUSD teachers, staff, students, parents, and community members...YOU!
WHY: The information we gather is essential to the development of our three year strategic plan that guides the decision making and budget for the entire District.
HOW: The survey will be open from January 20 - February 6. The survey is accessible in both English and Spanish from the main District webpage www.ramonausd.net or through this link: https://tinyurl.com/RUSDLCAP2026.
Our goal is to have 100% participation to impact decisions for our learning community. Help us meet our goal!
It's that time of year! RCC PTSA is preparing for our annual Family Dinner Night coming up on March 20th. This is PTSA's primary fundraiser for the year and the proceeds will be used to help pay for school programs, supplies, and student enrichment. It's time to seek sponsors!
One way to donate is to seek out your connections to businesses who may be willing to sponsor. PTSA is looking for Individual Basket Donations from Corporate Sponsors or Individual Donors (see letter from PTSA for details) - please share with businesses and other connections you have.
All donation commitments should be received by March 9th.
Last week on Friday, January 30th we celebrated the 100th day of school. We are over halfway through the year and are thrilled with the progress our students are showing.
Check out how our TK and Kinder classes celebrated!
It's that time of year! We are planning for the 2026-2027 and need to verify returning students. To secure a spot for your student at RCMS for 2026-2027, it is necessary for you to complete the RETURNING STUDENT FORM by February 2. One submission is needed for EACH student. If the information changes after you have completed it, please notify the office immediately. The link to the RETURNING STUDENT FORM Google Form was emailed to you this past week, please check your email and complete this today!
Please share the attached information with friends and family who may be interested in Ramona Community Montessori School. New student applications open February 2, 2026.
A New Family Information Night will be held on January 29, 2026 at 6pm. Please encourage friends and family to attend to learn more about RCMS.
Available for purchase online only. $30
Due to the traffic congestion and the busyness of the end of each day, students needing to be picked up from school early, need to be checked out from the front office before 2:00pm (at least 30 minutes prior to dismissal). Please plan accordingly when your student needs to leave school early for appointments.
Please take a moment to review the protocols below to ensure that we keep all students safe and maintain maximum efficiency.
It is no secret that our parking lot can be a challenge during drop off and pick up times. As we share the campus with our sister school, Mountain Valley Academy, we have strategically timed our RCMS and MVA arrival and dismissal times in order to minimize the traffic as much as possible. Please show extra grace and courtesy during the busiest times in the parking lot and follow these protocols:
The middle row in the parking lot is one way (southbound) only. If you pass through the middle parking row, please exit at the south into the inside lane for flowing traffic.
The inside lane is for flowing traffic only - students may not enter or exit cars from the inside lane, only the outside lane (curbside).
If using the pick up lane, you may only pick up at the curb in one of the 4 marked spaces. There is no loading unless your are in one of these 4 spaces.
Handicapped spaces are for vehicles with handicapped placards only. Please do not idle or park in these spaces unless you have a valid handicapped placard on display.
The school-side curb is for IMMEDIATE loading and unloading ONLY.
Please remain inside your vehicle when picking up at the curb. If your child is not yet able to get in the car and/or buckled on their own, you need to park and then walk up to meet your child.
If your student is not in front of the school ready and waiting for pick up, please park in an available parking space to wait for their arrival.
Please abide by all traffic laws. Do not enter the parking lot using the exit lane, and do not turn left when exiting the parking lot.
Pedestrians, please use the blue crosswalk in the parking lot to enter and exit campus. Do not walk in-between cars in the pick up line. This is not only dangerous for you and drivers, this also slows down the flow of traffic.
If a friend or family member is picking up your student, please make sure they are aware of and follow the parking lot protocols.
Please review the complete Ramona Community Campus Parking Lot Protocols HERE
We encourage our students to be up-standers and if they "See Something, Say Something" to reduce bullying on our campus. We investigate all instances of bullying that are reported to our school site. If there are any concerns please email our counselor, Ms. Bishop or Principal, Mrs. Sawada, and/or complete the bullying reporting form: Online Bullying Reporting Form (If you are a parent assisting your child with completing the form, you must be signed in to their student email.)