• Students must first log in to their WakeID to access the learning.  This is very important because they will not be able to access all parts of their instruction or content through a personal google account.  How to Log into WakeID

• It is recommended that students use a laptop, chromebook, or home computer.  Although a tablet or phone may work for most applications, the smaller size will be difficult for students.  Families had the opportunity to request a device to borrow through WCPSS, but may still request a device by contacting the student's TigerDen teacher.  Tech services is developing a plan on how to distribut those devices.  
• Supply Lists are listed here
• How can parents support their child's learning?
• Online Safety Tips for Families
• Guides to Technology

Report cards for quarter 1 are not being mailed to homes.  However, if you would like a copy of your child's report card, please fill out the following form.  

We are preparing for athletics during the Spring Semester.  Any 7th or 8th grade student interested in participating, needs to join the Athletics Google Classroom.  

Physical form

We miss you too much!  We are starting virtual clubs.  Check back often to see what is added

Virtual Clubs

Talking Points is a great tool WCPSS uses to help families and schools communicate.  If you need help with talking points, read the resources below and visit https://talkingpts.org/resource/

Getting Started Guide for Families 

How to Change Language in Talking Points

Materials pick up for quarter 2 is 10/12-10/14

October 12 - 9am-11am, 12pm-2pm

October 13 - 9am-11am, 12pm-2pm

October 14 -9am-11am, 12pm-2pm, and 5pm-6:30pm

*If you are unable to attend please contact River Bend Middle School at (919) 694-8690 or email Mr. Kline at mkline3@wcpss.net.

Dear Parents: 

WCPSS has purchased DreamBox Learning, a K-8 digital math program that independent studies have found to raise student achievement and better prepare children for future success. RBMS was a pilot school the last couple of months we were in session last school year, before we went to remote learning.  With the new school year, students have already begun to work in DreamBox weekly on standards they have not met from previous grades, as well as working on ones from their current grade level.  This program has an “intelligent adaptive engine” that adjusts to each individual student with support embedded within the rigorous pathway.  Students should be completing a MINIMUM of 5 lessons and 60 minutes per week for every math class.  Some teachers may be requesting more.  Students may find that the weekends, days not used for virtual learning in core classes and electives, are a more productive time for students to increase their time on DreamBox to enable them to close their standard gaps within our 6-8 grade math curriculum.  

How to Help:

1. Use links below to sign up for your Family Dashboard.  This will allow you to see your child’s   progress.
2. Please make sure that your child is completing 100% of  their DreamBox assignment lessons and time usage.  They are to meet both requirements, lessons and time.
3. Students should not have assistance from anyone, as this will throw the adaptive engine off from the individual child’s pathway. 
4. With our current state of remote learning, this program will help us keep your child growing as much as possible.  Please give us your support, feedback, and questions, as we all strive to educate the students of RBMS.
5. Please use the following links below to familiarize yourself with DreamBox.  

Family Support 

• Intro to DreamBox (English) :Click Here for Video
• Intro to DreamBox (Spanish) :Click Here for Video
• Home Learning with DreamBox : Click Here for Website
• PDF Guide for Parents:  Click Here for Parent Guide
• Student Tracking Calendar: Click Here for Calendar

Please do not hesitate to contact your child’s math teacher with any questions or concerns.

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Estimados padres: 

WCPSS ha comprado DreamBox Learning, un programa de matemáticas digitales K-8 que estudios independientes han encontrado  que aumenta el rendimiento estudiantil y prepara mejor a los niños para el éxito futuro. RBMS fue una escuela piloto los últimos meses que estuvimos en sesión el año escolar pasado, antes de la transición al aprendizaje remoto. Con el nuevo año escolar, los estudiantes ya han comenzado a trabajar en DreamBox semanalmente en los estándares que no alcanzaron en los grados anteriores, así como a trabajar en los estándares de su nivel de grado actual. Este programa tiene un "motor adaptativo inteligente" que se ajusta a cada estudiante individual con apoyo integrado dentro del riguroso camino.  Los estudiantes deben completar un MÍNIMO de 5 lecciones y 60 minutos por semana para cada clase de matemáticas.  Es posible que algunos profesores soliciten más. Los estudiantes pueden encontrar que los fines de semana, días que no se usan para el aprendizaje virtual en clases básicas y electivas, son un momento más productivo para que los estudiantes aumenten su tiempo en DreamBox para permitirles cerrar sus brechas estándar dentro de nuestro plan de estudios de matemáticas de 6-8 grados.  

Cómo ayudar:

1. Utilice los enlaces a continuación para registrarse en su Panel de control familiar. Esto le permitirá ver el progreso de su hijo.
2. Asegúrese de que su hijo esté completando el 100% de las lecciones asignadas de DreamBox y el uso del tiempo. Deben cumplir con los dos requisitos, las lecciones y el tiempo.
3. Los estudiantes no deben tener la ayuda de nadie, ya que esto hará que el motor adaptativo se desconecte del camino de cada niño.. 
4. Con nuestro estado actual de aprendizaje remoto, este programa nos ayudará a que su hijo siga creciendo tanto como sea posible. Por favor denos su apoyo, comentarios y preguntas, ya que todos nos esforzamos por educar a los estudiantes de RBMS.
5. Utilice los siguientes enlaces a continuación para familiarizarse con DreamBox.  

apoyo familiar 

• Introducción dea DreamBox (inglés):Haga clic aquí para ver el video
• introducción ende DreamBox (español):Haga clic aquí para ver el video
• aprendizaje en casa encon DreamBox: Haga clic aquí para ver el sitio web
• guía en PDF para padres:  Haga clic aquí para ver la Guía para padres
• calendario de seguimiento del estudiante de la: Haga clic aquí para Calendar

Por favor, no dude en comunicarse con el maestro de matemáticas de su hijo ante cualquier pregunta o preocupación.

Free or Reduced Price lunches are still available.  Please visit the WCPSS Meals website