Holiday Evergreens
Thanks to everyone who ordered holiday greenery from Sherwood Farms! The order period is now closed.
Local pickup will be on Friday, Dec. 6, from 2-6pm in Room 154. We will also be providing a Concert Attire Exchange Rack (more info below).
A complete list of ways to support the music program throughout the year are on our Fundraising Page.
dine out night at Ridge pizza
The next Dine Out Night will be Tuesday, Nov. 19. Visit Ridge Pizza’s Phinney location at 7217 Greenwood Ave N. and 10% of all sales will be donated to the program. Good for dine-in, delivery or takeout all day, no code needed.
See our flyer for more details on upcoming Dine Out events to share with friends, neighbors or through social media.
Orchestra and Band concerts are coming up!
Tuesday, Dec 10: Guitar and Orchestra performance 7pm
Thursday, Dec 12: Band and Jazz Band Performance 7pm
Banh mi sandwiches (tofu, chicken and pork), snacks and various desserts will be sold as a fundraiser for the music programs. Come with an appetite and paypal on your phone (cash & credit cards work too!).
Dress attire for performers is all-black. See the band and orchestra handbooks for specifics. In summary, all performers should dress respectfully and wear all-black attire: all-black button-down shirts / blouses, long pants, dresses, skirts, all-black socks/tights, all-black shoes. Visit the Concert Attire exchange rack 2-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.
Performance Attire - Exchange / 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) OR
Bring in December when picking up evergreen orders on December 6.
TO TAKE: Clothes and shoes are available...
When picking up evergreen orders on December 6 OR
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 2024-2025
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!