Conferences TOMORROW
There will not be classes held TOMORROW, Friday November
6th due to all day parent-teacher conferences. If you have an elementary school student please check your scheduled conference time before Friday. Please arrive on time for your student's scheduled conference on Friday. However, Middle school conferences will be held in the gym from 8am to
5:30pm. Parents do not need to schedule a time to meet with teachers. Please arrive at your convenience between 8am-
5:30pm. If you have any questions please call the front office at
303-412-7610. Thank you!
NO Tutoring Tomorrow, November 6th
RFMA would like to remind parents that tutoring is cancelled for
TOMORROW, Friday November 6 th . We will see all tutoring students on Friday, November 13 th .
Scholastic Book Fair
TOMORROW is the last day for the Scholastic Book Fair! The book fair will be open from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Come by and check out the amazing selection of books!
Food Donations for Conferences
Receive credit towards your volunteer hours for helping feed the hungry RFMA staff during conferences on TOMORROW
Friday, November 6 th ! Any meal/snack donations received for the conferences will be credit towards your volunteer hours.
Please bring your donations by 12:00pm on Friday,
November 6th.
Attendance Letters
If you received an attendance letter requesting a meeting regarding your student
’s attendance, please contact the front office to schedule your appointment.
Jackets
Due to the unpredictable Colorado winter, it is mandatory that all Magonistas have winter jackets daily to be able to go outside for recess. If a Magonista does not have a jacket they may not be able to attend outdoor recess.
Athletics
Middle school students that are interested in playing basketball this season, must pay the $50 fee which is due by the end of
November. Students that do not pay the full $50 by the end of
November, may not be eligible to play the basketball games.
Get to Know Mrs. Gandarilla the Middle School
Director
Q: What are your dreams and goals in life?
A:
My dreams and goals in life are to one day be a College
Professor. My Ultimate dream would be to one day be a teacher to Magonistas again but in College! I would like to be a professor for a Mexican American Studies class and also train teachers on how to be cultural competent and how to teach students from cultural backgrounds.
”
Q: Where are you from?
A:
“I was born here in Denver CO! I was raised in East
Denver, Park Hill area (NOT Stapleton) and went to all public schools. My Dad is from Guamuchil, Sinaloa and My mom was born in Durango but grew up in Juarez. Although I was born here my cultural heart belongs in Mexico.
”
Q: What do you love about RFMA?
A:
“I love everything about RFMA! I love that I can feel comfortable at being me at school. I love that I can relate to all the students and families. RFMA has ultimately been my family for years! I love all the students, families, and staff. I love that Magonistas are learning about their culture while at the same time being held to high expectations. I love that
RFMA is more than just a school but a movement! At one time I know that a Magonista will speak out on an injustice. I love that all of our Magonistas who have graduated keep coming back. Even though I tell them go home! I really actually love seeing them there because it means that to them RFMA is home. I can go on forever about why and what
I love about RFMA.
”
Upcoming Events
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All day conferences are TOMORROW Friday
November 6 th .
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Students will not have class on Friday, November
6 th .
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Fall Break starts on Monday, November 23 rd through
Friday, November 27th.
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