"BUILDING A PATH TO OUR FUTURE"
Jan 21st- Quarter 2 Ends
Jan 22nd- PIR- NO SCHOOL
Jan 31st- Lil Ram Games at half time of Varsity Games
Feb 6th- 100th Day of School
Feb 19th- Early Release @1:00pm
Feb 20th- Early Release @1:00pm
Feb 21st- NO SCHOOL
Week of January 13th, 2025
Week of January 6th, 2025
Mountain View Super (SPIRR) Rams
Safety, Perseverance, Integrity, Respectful, Responsible
Students demonstrated our SPIRR Behaviors throughout the week, earning Super Ram tickets.
Week of December 16th, 2024
3rd-5th Grade Parents
MAST parent letters are coming home in Friday folders. Please be sure to read it!
Dear Families,
Thank you for all the well wishes and thoughtful gifts. We are so blessed to have such an amazing community of parents.
Thank you for showing up, supporting us, and allowing us the opportunity to educate your children.
Have a Wonderful Holiday break and Happy New Year.
💝 Jacque Boyd
Mountain View Super (SPIRR) Rams
Safety, Perseverance, Integrity, Respectful, Responsible
Students demonstrated our SPIRR Behaviors throughout the week, earning Super Ram tickets.
Week of December 9th, 2024
Our 2024 Mountain View Elementary Winter Concert, “Songs and Stories for Snowy Days,” will be performed on Wednesday, December 18th at 9 am and 1pm in the Red Lodge Civic Center. We have a fun, festive show planned and there are a few ways you can help:
Help your student to dress nicely—festive holiday attire. We want to make ourselves and our audience feel good.
We want students to come dressed up more than usual because this is a performance where we are giving a gift to our community! Dresses, skirts, collared shirts, sweaters, and nice pants are all acceptable. We want to try to avoid sweatpants, athletic apparel, clothing with holes, and t-shirts.
Santa hats, festive ties/scarves, and other splashes of color are acceptable. Please avoid things that light up/flash and things that make noise.
We don’t want our attire to take the focus away from the music, so please ask if you have questions about what is or isn’t appropriate attire.
Volunteer to help with the concert. You can sign up to volunteer here:
Thank you,
Mr. Burdick, Elementary music teacher and 4-5 art teacher
Week of December 2nd, 2024
Food Drive for the Food Bank at Red Lodge High School
Bring non-perishable foods for a chance to win a stocking full of toys. This goes from December 9-13. For every item brought to school, you will be given a ticket to place in the drawing. Drawing will be held December 18 at the 1:00 Christmas concert.
Mountain View Super (SPIRR) Rams
Safety, Perseverance, Integrity, Respectful, Responsible
Students demonstrated our SPIRR Behaviors throughout the week, earning Super Ram tickets.
Week of November 18th, 2024
Festival of Trees:
When? Saturday, November 30th 10:00am-4:30pm
Where? Civic Center
The Festival of Trees is a fun family event. Come to the Civic Center and enjoy the decorated trees on display and support some of your favorite nonprofits.
This year, Mrs. Claus will be reading to children from 10:15am-11:00am. Tricksy the Elf will entertian and delight the kids from 11:00am-1:00pm. We will also have a craft table with face painting throughout the day.
While the kids are being entertained, check out all of the great gift baskets at the Silent Auction. In the afternoon, be entertained by Charlie Brandine, Kid Valence, and the Messiah Chimes starting at 3:30pm.
Stop by our Bake sale table on the way in for a tasty treat and snap a picture as a Deer family with the cut outs purchaces by the proceeds from last year's Festival of Trees. See you Saturday November 30th!
Mountain View Super (SPIRR) Rams
Safety, Perseverance, Integrity, Respectful, Responsible
Students demonstrated our SPIRR Behaviors throughout the week, earning Super Ram tickets.
Week of November 4th, 2024
Dear Families,
You will be getting your child's report card in their Friday Folder. This is our first report card utilizing Standard Based Grading. Please remember- you will likely see many E's (emerging) and D's (developing) as this is our first quarter and the students first introduction to the grade-level standard. Students will be emerging and developing in their ability to understand and apply this standard. This is not a reflection of their work completed; their homework could consistently be getting stars, smiley face, and 100%. This shows they are on track and doing great toward mastery of the standard (working toward that proficient or advanced). You will see homework success reflected in the grade under Habits of Success.
Also- please be sure to return envelope that report cards are sent home in.
Thanks!
Mountain View Super (SPIRR) Rams
Safety, Perseverance, Integrity, Respectful, Responsible
Students demonstrated our SPIRR Behaviors throughout the week, earning Super Ram tickets.
Week of October 28th, 2024
Football Playoffs are tomorrow, starting at 1:00. Quick reminder that Red Lodge season passes do not get you into a playoff game. Adult ticket prices are $10.00 and Student ticket prices are $8.00.
Go Rams!!
Mountain View Super (SPIRR) Rams
Safety, Perseverance, Integrity, Respectful, Responsible
Students demonstrated our SPIRR Behaviors throughout the week, earning Super Ram tickets.
Week of October 21st, 2024
Storybook Pumpkin Contest
Pumpkins need to be dropped off on Monday the 28th. Family and friends are invited to come view the pumpkins in the library after school on Tuesday the 29th or Wednesday the 30th until 4:00pm. Please pick pumpkins up after school on the 31st or November 1st.
Please don't send EasyMac or similar items for lunch. These items take such a long time in the microwave, especially if you aren't first in line, greatly reducing the amount of time the student has to eat.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I am excited to announce that our pilot Gifted and Talented After-School STEAM program has been approved by the school board.
Students were selected based on their fall Iready Math Diagnostic results. Any 2nd or 3rd grade student who scored in the highest grouping will be invited to participate. Students will have the opportunity to join after each diagnostic if they score in the highest grouping.
Again, this is a pilot project where we are woking out the kinks. Upon its success, we will hopefully expand. The project is possible thanks to parent volunteers.
JBoyd
Parents,
If you are hoping to connect with your child's teacher please take the time to set up a time to meet. We appreciate your communication but it is difficult to stop what we are doing and have a meeting without any notice.
Thank you!
Mountain View Super (SPIRR) Rams
Safety, Perseverance, Integrity, Respectful, Responsible
Students demonstrated our SPIRR Behaviors throughout the week, earning Super Ram tickets.
Week of October 7th , 2024
Standard Based Grading
Key Components of Standard Based Grading:
Standard Based Grading is based on demonstration of mastery of standards.
At the beginning of a unit (introduction of a standard) a student will likely be emerging (E) in their understanding and application of the standard. As the unit progresses a student will likely move from Emerging to Developing (D) then Proficient (P).
Standard Based Grading provides a more detailed insight into your child's progress. You may see that your child has developed mastery of geometry but is developing in their application of measurement and data.
You may see fewer grades being posted. Students have daily practice towards mastery but only items meant to measure student mastery are recorded.
Reminder our Standard Based Grading scale is: E (emerging), D (developing), P (proficient), and A (advanced).
Not every standard will be assessed every quarter.
If you would like more information please watch the tutorial on Red Lodge Schools Facebook page.
Mountain View Super (SPIRR) Rams
Safety, Perseverance, Integrity, Respectful, Responsible
Students demonstrated our SPIRR Behaviors throughout the week, earning Super Ram tickets.
Week of September 30th , 2024
Planned Absence
As a reminder, an absence will only count as planned if:
It is 3 or more days.
The planned absence form is filled out and returned to Miss Caitlin at least a week before the absence is set to occur.
Planned Absence forms can be picked up in the office.
Mountain View Super (SPIRR) Rams
Safety, Perseverance, Integrity, Respectful, Responsible
Students demonstrated our SPIRR Behaviors throughout the week, earning Super Ram tickets.
Week of September 24th , 2024
If you are attending any sporting events please be sure to pick up and throw away your trash! This helps out our custodians immensely and is greatly appreciated!
Mountain View Super (SPIRR) Rams
Safety, Perseverance, Integrity, Respectful, Responsible
Students demonstrated our SPIRR Behaviors throughout the week, earning Super Ram tickets.
Week of September 16th , 2024
Please review the following letter from County Health:
If your child is doing something after school that is not their normal routine please let the office know before 3:20pm.
Mountain View Super (SPIRR) Rams
Safety, Perseverance, Integrity, Respectful, Responsible
Students demonstrated our SPIRR Behaviors throughout the week, earning Super Ram tickets.
Week of September 9th , 2024
Dear Parents and Guardians,
There have been a few questions regarding lunchtime. This year we went back to the same lunch routine we had 2 years ago. Last year we tried to group three grades so that we had two lunches. Ultimately, this was not the best process as there were too many students in the lunchroom at one time and it took too long to get through the lunch line. Last year classes had 30 minutes to eat. This year students have 20- 25 minutes but there are 40 fewer students in the cafeteria at once. The first few weeks of lunch feels very rushed as we get back in the routine but now that everyone has the "system" down it is efficient. We are working hard to remind our students to chat a little less and eat a little more and they are getting it down! We will continue to assess and adjust as necessary.
Thank you,
JB
Mountain View Super (SPIRR) Rams
Safety, Perseverance, Integrity, Respectful, Responsible
Students demonstrated our SPIRR Behaviors throughout the week, earning Super Ram tickets.
Week of September 2nd , 2024
Attention Parent Volunteers!!
If you are wanting to/planning on volunteering in the classroom this school year you MUST go get finger prints done BEFORE you will be allowed to volunteer. Please come into the middle school as soon as possible to see our Business Manager, Brande, to get the consent forms/turn in your fingerprints. If you go to the courthouse to get fingerprinted and mention they are for the school there will be no cost to you. If you do end up paying to get them done you can be reimbursed by the school.
Please don't send EasyMac or similar items for lunch. These items take such a long time in the microwave, especially if you aren't first in line, greatly reducing the amount of time the student has to eat.
As we wrap up our 2nd (short) week we have been working with the students on the importance of being kind and keeping their hands and feet to themselves. Our littles (K-2) have needed lots of reminders and redirection in this area. Please take a moment to talk with your child, reminding them to keep their hands and feet to themselves even while they are playing a game.
Mountain View Super (SPIRR) Rams
Safety, Perseverance, Integrity, Respectful, Responsible
Students demonstrated our SPIRR Behaviors throughout the week, earning Super Ram tickets.
Week of August 26th , 2024
Back to School Reminders!
Please be sure to sign in at the office if you are coming to visit/help in a classroom
If your child is late the parent MUST come inside and sign them in at the office.
If you are wanting to join your student for lunch please be sure you call the office and let Caitlin know BEFORE 9:00am the day of.
What a great start to the school year. It has been a busy three days. To kick-off the year we have been focusing on building our school family, practicing team-building and listening skills, and reviewing our SPIRR expectations!
Week of August 22th , 2024
August 22nd, 2024
Dear Mountain View Parents, Guardians, and Students-
A few updates and reminders as we kick off the 2024-2025 school year.
Open House is Monday the 26th from 5:00pm to 6:00pm.
Please join me on Facebook Live for a back to school story on Tuesday the 27th at 7:00. https://www.facebook.com/redlodgeschools/
We are excited to have a few new members join our team! Mrs. Hall will be serving as K-8 title, Miss. Hernandez will be teaching first, Mrs. King will be teaching kindergarten, and Mrs. Ripley will be teaching 4/5 ELA. Joining our paraprofessional staff will be Mr. Houston.
This year the 4th and 5th grade will be doing a 3 way rotation. Mrs. Halvorsen will teach math to 4th/5th, Miss. Hatten will teach history and science to 4th/5th, and Mrs. Ripley will teach ELA to 4th/5th. Each student will be assigned a homeroom teacher; this was listed on their postcard that was mailed home last week. Fifth grade currently has one homeroom teacher, Mrs. Ripley.
We currently are without a K-8 counselor. We are continuing to look to fill this position. Please encourage students to talk to their classroom teacher, a trusted adult, or myself if an issue arises.
Sincerely,
JBoyd
Week of August 12th , 2024
August 12th, 2024
Dear Mountain View Parents, Guardians, and Students:
I hope you had a fantastic summer! It is hard to believe that it is coming to an end. I am looking forward to reconnecting and/or meeting all of you and serving as your principal.
Please join us for our Back to School Night on 26th of August from 5:00 to 6:00PM. Postcards announcing your child's teacher for the upcoming grade will be mailed Thursday the 15th.
My door is always open; I welcome your feedback and input on your child’s educational success, how we can continue to grow and thrive, and how we as a team can contribute to these goals. It is through partnership that your child will thrive academically and socially.
We ask that each student is prepared to learn every day; the following principles will help set us up for success:
Follow the Path of the Ram by: being safe, persevering, acting with integrity, be respectful, and be responsible.
Come to school on time, everyday! Instruction Tuesday through Friday begins for K-3 at 8:15 and at 8:10 for 4-5. On Mondays we have a late start, instruction begins at 9:00 for everyone. Bus pick up time on Monday is at regular time. Students are welcome from 8:00 to 9:00 on Monday.
Morning supervision and breakfast will be available at 7:50.
School is out for K-5 at 3:25
Please review the handbook with your child so he or she understands the expectations
and can ask questions if they arise.
LEARN AND HAVE FUN EVERYDAY
Stay in the Know:
· Download the App! – Search Red Lodge School District in your phone’s app store and download the app. Select “Allow” when prompted on initial download to make sure you receive notifications. This is the easiest and best way to stay up to date with all things happening at RLHS!
· https://www.redlodge.k12.mt.us/ - This is the web address to Red Lodge Public School web page. From here you can find important upcoming dates and times, links to each of our District schools and Infinite Campus.
· https://www.facebook.com/redlodgeschools/ - Red Lodge Public Schools facebook page is intended for highlighting student accomplishments in the district along with providing helpful information on future events.
· Please visit our blog to see weekly updates.
As you may or may not know, the office provides snacks throughout the year to any student who is hungry. If you are willing and able, please consider donating a box of snacks to the office. Thank you!
I am looking forward to a great 2024-2025 school year with our amazing staff. The responsibility of educating our children is a privilege that I take seriously. I am excited to build relationships with each student as they grow as individuals. Please feel free to email (jacque_boyd@redlodge.k12.mt.us), call 406.446.1804, or come in for a visit.
Jacque Boyd
Mountain View Elementary Principal
406.446.1804
Mountain View Super (SPIRR) Rams
Safety, Perseverance, Integrity, Respectful, Responsible
Students demonstrated our SPIRR Behaviors throughout the week, earning Super Ram tickets.