Next MEETing: MONDAY 10/13/2025 @ 7PM
Come join us at RESMS in the orchestra room! Meet our fabulous music instructors, other parents who are passionate about supporting music for all students at RESMS, and learn how you can plug in and make a difference this year through FORESMA. We will also be discussing how to incorporate the new choir for our concerts this year. There are a number of open board positions, and we are definitely needing to expand parent volunteer support with the growing vibrance of our musical Ravens.
incoming 6th graders & returning families
Fifth graders coming to Robert Eagle Staff in the fall, welcome! Middle school is a great time to try music for the first time or learn a new instrument. See our FAQ page for advice on choosing your electives, see our flyer here, or contact a music teacher.
Music Program Spirit Wear
Spirit wear is on sale now! Back-to-school sale up to 25% off.
Show pride for our program and stand out at the upcoming parades, festivals and competitions. Adult and youth sizes available as well as hats, water bottles, totes and more. Proceeds from each purchase are donated back to the music program.
Performance attire donation rack
A resource for everyone! There is a donation rack in the music room for gently-used black performance clothing. Borrow, exchange, donate. Students are growing quickly in middle school and everyone is always changing sizes. You don’t have to bring something to take something. (More info at the “Music” tab at the top of this page, under “Performance Attire”)
TO DONATE:
Please wash clothes / clean shoes and clearly label shoe size
Bring to the front office (specifying it is for the music rack)
TO TAKE: Clothes and shoes are available...
On the rack in music room (ask your teacher)
Music Program Fee - due now
At the beginning of each school year, we ask that each music student who can contribute $45 as a program fee for the year.
These funds supplement districts funds and our fundraising efforts and help pay for activities including small group coaching, instrument purchases & repairs, sheet music, instrument reeds, strings, oils, transportation to performance trips & competitions, a t-shirt for each student, and more. Suggested deadline is Oct. 31.
This fee is key to the success of our music program.
FORESMA seeking VOLUNTEERS for 2025-2026
Enthusiastic about the music program? Consider volunteering with FORESMA this coming year - we need your help!
Board PTSA Liaison- All year board position: represent FORESMA board at PTSA meetings and report back on PTSA updates at FORESMA board meetings
Concert Concession Stand Volunteer - we sell Banh Mi sandwiches, drinks, chips and desserts and all proceeds stay at RESMS music programs. Enjoy the concert AND volunteer while you’re there!
Bake Sale Item Donations for Concerts - bring in a dessert or other item (Signup Genius comes out 2 weeks before concerts so you can sign up for what you want)
Chaperone at field trips and parades - details of what is needed will be sent out by your child’s music teachers
Contact us with this form or email our board chairs at info@foresma.org to learn more about any of these positions. We would love to have you!
How can you get involved?
Volunteer
We welcome your help as a one-time gig (bake a batch of cookies?) or as an ongoing thing (be a band or orchestra concert coordinator?). See the volunteer page for details.
Read the Raven’s Call (PTSA) Newsletter
Look for an email from “Friends of Robert Eagle Staff Middle School” (info@eaglestaffptsa.org) or ask to be added to their listserv. Get weekly updates on all RESMS music events.
Follow Us on Facebook
FORESMA has regular updates on Facebook and is monitored by our Board so that you can get answers!
CHECK OUT The MuSIC CALENDAR
See all the events Robert Eagle Staff Middle School music programs have going on now and in the future.
Make a donation
Funds support instruction, instruments and music, and opportunities for students to travel and perform. Donations are tax deductible. Corporate match info is here.
Donate via credit card or with PayPal here or mail a check to FORESMA c/o Robert Eagle Staff Middle School, 1330 N 90th St, Seattle, WA 98103
ATTEND A FORESMA MEETINg
All are welcome! FORESMA meets on the second Mondays of the month, from 7-8pm. Get the virtual link here or check out our previous meeting minutes
FORESMA (Friends of Robert Eagle Staff Musical Arts) is a booster group that supports the music programs at Robert Eagle Staff Middle School.
Through fundraising and outreach, it ensures all interested students, regardless of their background or musical experience, have access to music education and the opportunity to develop a passion for music. Last year almost 1/2 of the student body (350 students) were enrolled in music programs!