River Forest Middle School

Attn RFMS and RFHS Students: Tomorrow will be an “A” Day eLearning Day. This means your teachers will post lessons for your A day classes only. Remember that you will not have live lessons, but rather assignments posted on your teacher’s google classrooms. All assignments will be posted by 9am. Teachers will be available to assist via email from 9-2.

Due to inclement weather all students will participate in an E-Learning Day on February 15, 2021. Students do not report to school on E-Learning Days and will be able to contact their teachers to log on beginning at 9 am.

Please see the attached flyers regarding food boxes partnership for distribution at Riverview Park on Tuesday, February 9th.

Due to the winter weather advisory issued to our area, school has been cancelled for February 5, 2021. Because of this, all students will participate in an E-Learning Day. Students do not report to school on E-Learning Days and will be able to contact their teachers to log on beginning at 9 am.

Northshore is offering free dental exams, x-rays, cleanings and more for uninsured children up to age 17. Please see the attached flyer for additional information.

Youth Volleyball Camp!

Greetings River Forest Families, Tuesday, January 26th, will be an e-Learning day due to the expected inclement weather. Students do not report to school on E-Learning Days and will be able to contact their teachers to log on beginning at 9 am. Due to school being cancelled for January 26th, the PSAT and WIDA tests will be rescheduled at a later date.

Snow Day e-Learning on Tuesday, 1/26 Middle school and high school will have B day classes. -RH

Reminder: Tuesday 1/19 is an A Day and it is normal start and dismissal. Wednesday, 1/20 is a delayed start, but we’re following a modified B Day Schedule. Times are posted in teacher Google classrooms.

Here is our schedule for next week: Monday, January 18, 2021: No school (MLK Day) Tuesday, January 19, 2021: A Day, regular start and dismissal Wednesday, January 20, 2021: B with a delayed start---school begins at 8:30, but will include only periods 5, 6, SRT, and 7 Thursday, January 21, 2021: A day regular start and dismissal Friday, January 22, 2021: B day regular start and dismissal Remember: Tuesday begins the start of the third quarter, second semester. Wednesday is a delayed start, but a B day schedule. Class times have been posted on all teacher google classrooms. Call us if you have any questions... Mr. Horka

3rd and 4th period finals and the First Semester is Over! Dismissal at 2:01!

Cap & Gown Orders!!!! Paper order forms are available in the main office for any senior that would prefer to pay by cash or check (make out to River Forest High School). Any questions please contact Mrs DeRolf at jderolf@rfcsc.k12.in.us or extension 3101

MS & HS: Today we take our 2nd and 6th period Final Exams. Remember: dismissal is 2:01 again today!

Remember: Today is a 7:50 start day! We take 1st and 7th Period Finals and students dismiss at 2:01pm today!

There are still over 70 graduates who have not ordered a cap & gown. Mrs DeRolf sent an email to all of those students and their parents (if they have an updated email in Harmony) last week that included a link to order online. By the end of this week there will be paper forms in the main office for you to order as well- those forms must be filled out in person and can be paid by cash or check. Please contact Mrs DeRolf if there are any circumstances where you cannot order or will not be ordering a cap & gown ASAP. jderolf@rfcsc.k12.in.us Ext 3101

Remember: Today is a C day!

Picture ReTake day will be Wednesday, February 3. Details about times for remote learners will be posted soon.

Attention River Forest Students, Teachers, and Community Members. River Forest freshman Geddy Trezak has been nominated for Region Artist of the Year (under age 21 division). The awards will be announced in March and the fan voting portion of the process is currently underway. Please visit https://www.theregionmedia.com/ and scroll down to cast your vote for him. This is a huge honor for him and our band program, so take a moment to show your River Forest Pride!! You can check out some of his videos and also access the voting link by logging in to geddytrezak.com

Band Concert 12-9-20 The MS/HS RF Band Concert is from 5pm -720pm in the HS Gymnasium. All tickets are Pre Sale for $2 in the HS Main Office from 8am-3pm. Choir Concert 12-14-20 The MS/HS Choir Concert is at 7pm on 12-14-20. All tickets are Pre Sale for $2 in the HS Main Office from 8am - 3pm Monday - Friday.

Despite all the challenges that a virtual competition brings, the RFMS Lego Robotics Team, led by Mr. Mathews and Mr. Bradtke, advanced to the State Competition with their performance today! Congratulations team! Go RF!