Dear Families,
As we begin the first week of December, we are excited to launch our weekly kickoff focused on staying engaged, showing up, and supporting one another as we head into Winter Break. With just three weeks left, every day of learning really counts.
Please help your student by:

• Encouraging good attendance and on-time arrival
• Checking in on homework and upcoming projects
• Reaching out to your school if your child needs any extra support

Thank you for being such an important part of our school community. 
Together, we can make these last three weeks before Winter Break positive, productive, and memorable for our students!


Page: RIM's Edge of Excellence: A Merry Little Schooltime Rhyme-Students laughing, spirits bright, Schools all twinkling with delight.  Candy canes and cozy cheer—
 Winter fun is finally here! From music, art, and stories told, To mittened hands that never cold- Our schools become a place of dreams Dance like snowflakes in moonbeams. The halls glow soft with twinkling lights, As learning blends with festive lights sights.. Each smile is a gift; each moment warm- A little magic in every form.
Page:  Upcoming Events. Important Dates: Modified Days: December 3, 10, 17th. Saturday Academy, December 113th., December's School Board Mtg is December 18th at 5:30 pm, and Winter Break is from December 22nd, 2025, to January 5th, 2026.
Page: December: December Breakfast & Lunch Menus are available at the following link: https://www.rimsd.k12.ca.us/menu
Page: Intro to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for Parents Webinar. Presented by: East Valley SELPA Program Specialists. Courtney Beatty, MA BCBA. Susanne Ferfusan ED. S., CCC-SLP, BCBA. Join us for a 1.5-hour webinar designed specifically for parents who are interested in applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services and programs for their children. This workshop will provide an introductory overview of ABA principles, helping parents understand how BAA can support children's development both at home and in school. December 2nd from 10 am to 11:30 am. Register online at: https://sbcss.k12oms.org/46-265075. East Valley Selpa
Page: Saturday Academy December 13th. Saturday Academy will be held on December 13th, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Schools Participating: TBA. Saturday Academy is open to students interested in additional support and enrichment opportunities. Breakfast & Lunch will be provided.
Please note:  School transportation will not be available. Saturday School offers students a great opportunity to make up missed learning time and remove one absence from their attendance record.
Page: Elementary School Activities. Charles Hoffman Elementary, December 1st: Music 1st-5th Grade, December 2nd: Holiday Practice w/Mr. Lawless
December 3rd: Art Grades K, TK/K, K, After-School Art Grades TK-1st, December 5th: PE Day
Lake Arrowhead Elementary, December 1st: TK/K Art, December 2nd: TK/K Art, 1st-5th Music, December 3rd: PE Day, 1st-5th Music, December 4th: PE Day, 
December 5th: Friday Flag, Valley of Enchantment Elementary, December 1st-December 12th: PTA Toy Drive
December 1st: 5th Grade Field Trip to Thousand Pines, December 1st: EarlyAct Lunch, December 1st: PTA Executive Mtg., December 3rd: Minimum Day: 1:20 pm, Dismissal, December 4th: Paint the Plows ,December 5th: Triester 1 Awards Assembly
Page: CHE Families—Let’s Make This the Sweetest Season Yet! There’s still time to support our amazing PTA and treat yourself! Order your See’s Candy through CHE Elementary by December 5, 2025, and help fund the Spring Assembly! Every bite makes a difference—so let’s sprinkle some sweetness on our school. Order today and share the sweetness! CHE PTA Presents See's Candy YumRaiser. Fundraiser is open from 11/4 to 12/5. Funds raised will go towards the Spring Assembly. Scan the QR Code to reach the Sees Storefront. Items will be shipped directly to you. Shipping rates may apply.
Page: VOE Newsletter: Coming Up: 12/1-12/12-PTA Toy Drive, 12/1-5th Grade to 1000 Pines, 12/1 Earlyact Lunch, 12/1 PTA Executive Meeting, 12/3 Minimum Day 1:20 pm, 12/4: PAINT THE Plows. 12/5: Trimester 1 Award Assembly, 12/10-Minimum Day-Dismissal 1:20 pm, 12/10-Kinder Field Trip to Crestline Library, 12/12-Fire Drill, 12/13-Saturday School. Help Your Child See All Sides of the Argument: There's usually more than one side to an issue. But it can be hard for kids to see another side when they are convinced their own opinion is correct. Here's a debate game that can help children recognize the pros and cons of any position. To play: 1) Throw out a statement -For example, you might say, 'Homework should be banned forever,' or 'Kids shouldn't have to do chores'. 2) Ask your child to think of all the reasons that support your child's own view on the subject. Then ask for a list of reasons against your child's own position. Discuss the issue as a family. Which views are the most convincing? You can also do this activity in teams. Have one team think of the pros. The other team can think of the cons. Before they share their answers, have the two teams switch sides and see which team came up with the most arguments for either side. 
Page: Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate
11/18: Tutoring 7:40 am-8:55 am in the Library. Must be registered to attend 11/20: Tutoring 3:50 pm-5:05 pm in the Library. Must be  registered to attend
Copy & Paste into the browser the registration Link:
 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11A2_FtbjzPiHW2qyb1puh7mgSbQuZI9c1IwNmIC79I8/viewform?edit_requested=true#responses
Mountain High School , 12/1: Monday-Mindful Monday, 12/2: Tech-Free Tuesday, 12/3: Wellness Wednesday, 12/3: Career/College Day-Dress for your Future, 12/4:, Thoughtful Thursday 12/5: Spirit Day Friday
Rim High School
December 12th: RHS Music Band  & Choir Concert, 12/2: Tutoring 2:20 pm to 3:20 pm-Library:  , Seniors: Caps/Gowns on sale 12/3, 1/21, and 2/18 in Rotundra at Lunch.
Rim Virtual Academy. 12/1 Monday, Mindaful Monday, 12/2, Tech-Free Tuesday, 12/3-Wellness Wednesday, 12/4-Thoughtful Thursday, 12/5-Spirit Day Friday.
Page: Join Us for a Festive Night of Music at Rim High! Families are invited to come enjoy an evening of beautiful music at the RHS Band & Choir Concert on December 12th! This free event is the perfect way to spend time together, get into the holiday spirit, and show support for our amazing student musicians.
RHS Band & Choir Concert. Free Admission on December 12th at 5 pm. RHS Performing Arts Center. Bring the whole family, relax, and enjoy a night out filled with
 talent, community, and joy. We can’t wait to see you there!
Page: Holiday Gift Store at MPH! MPH is excited to sponsor a special Holiday Gift Store, where students can shop for fun, thoughtful gifts for family and friends—
all while supporting their PTA! It’s a wonderful way for students to spread a little holiday cheer. MPH's Holiday Store December 1st through 5th. At lunchtime. The MPH PTA is sponsoring a Holiday Gift Shop this year. The Holiday Store will be open during lunch all week. Students are invited to bring their saved-up chore money to purchase gifts for family and friends. Thank you for supporting PTA and MPH Mountain Lions!
Page: RSVP By Tonight, Monday, December 1st, 2025!!! Join us for RVA's Winter Mixer on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at Rim Bowling in Crestline! Enjoy FREE bowling & Domino's Pizza for all currently enrolled RVA students who RSVP via the provided link, and get ready to compete in our festive sweater contest. Don't miss out on the excitement as we celebrate the SOARing Points competition to see which house has earned the most points in November! RVA's Winter Holiday Mixer. Soaring Points Ceremony Holiday Sweater Contest Free Bowling (RSVP Only). Event from 2 p.m. to 3:30 pm. Rim Bowling 23991 Lake Dr., Crestline, CA 92325.
Page: RIM High School Sports Events. Monday, 12/1: JV Boys Soccer vs Pacific HS  3:30 pm Home Game, Monday, 12/1: Varsity Boys Soccer vs Pacific HS 
3:30 pm Home Game, Tuesday, 12/2: Varsity Boys Soccer at Academy for Academic Excellence, 3 pm Away Game Tuesday, 12/2: Varsity Girls Soccer vs Academy for Academic Excellence, 4 pm Away Game Tuesday, 12/2: Varsity Girls Basketball vs Indio HS, 4 pm Home Game, Wednesday, 12/3: Varsity Girls Soccer at Santa Rosa Academy, 4 pm Away Game, Thursday, 12/4: JV Boys Soccer vs Banning HS, 3:15 Home Game, Thursday, 12/4: Varsity Boys Soccer vs Banning HS, 3:15 pm Home Game, Thursday, 12/4: Varsity Girls Basketball at Citrus Hill HS 5:30 pm Away Game, Friday, 12/5: Varsity Girls Wrestling vs TBA 9 am Home Tournament Saturday, 12/6: Varsity Boys Wrestling vs TBA 9 am Home Tournament. Please note: All times and dates are subject to change due to
 unforeseen circumstances.
Page: Dear Prospective RIM Adult Ed Students, Are you ready to take the next step in your educational journey? ROWUSD is excited to announce its Adult Education Courses for the upcoming Spring Semester.  The Rim of the World School District will begin a new semester, offering
 Adult Education classes include High School Diploma-Based, GED/ABE, and English as a Second Language (ESL) courses.
Classes will begin the week of January 13th to 15th, 2026. Classes will be held at Mountain High School from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
27380 Hwy 18, Lake Arrowhead, CA (Behind Rim High School) Step One: To help us get a head start on your enrollment, please complete our Intake Interest Form before attending the orientation and testing session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0DY0t8p45OfWzbYzZ04ThHa4gTWb7QpOPxJPwgkj8xFWRFw/viewform
We invite all prospective students to attend RIM Adult Ed: Orientation and Testing Session on December 3rd, 2025, OR December 8th, 2025
Time: 8:30 am to 10:30 am Location: Rim of the World Unified School District 24740 San Moritz Way, Crestline
Please note: Orientation & Testing are required before attending classes.  Step Two: You MUST register prior to attending Orientation at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMb6BqAowmB9YslyaRJdDZBTz8I3zwb5-xyqSEzhlLW-FlvQ/viewform?usp=dialog
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to: Jackee Benson at Email: Jackee_benson@rimsd.k12.ca.us
or Jeremy Montiel at Email:  Jeremy_montiel@rimsd.k12.ca.us, or Call (909) 336-4153 or Visit Mountain High School during office hours from 3 pm to 5:30 pm 
Tuesday thru Thursday December 2nd-4th, 9th-11th, and 15th-18th
Page:  Mark Your Calendars-Building Stronger Families: ROWUSD Hosts “Parenting Young Children” Course with CSUSB. From January 12th through March 30th, ROWUSD will host Parenting Young Children—a 10-week (9-session) course presented by CSUSB.  Monday evenings, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm,
will be held virtually on Zoom. More Information Coming TBA. The classes will include: Introduction to the Course, Introduction to Parenting, Foundations of Parenting
Responding to Children’s Feelings: Early Brain Development,  Child Development: Milestones, Key Needs, Guidance Tips, Understanding Child Behavior: Responding to Challenging Behaviors, Guidance & Discipline: Punishment vs Positive Child Guidance, Positive Child Guidance: Setting Limits; Getting Kids to Cooperate
Building Your Child’s Brain: “Parent Talk”, Building Your Child’s Brain: Reading Aloud; Play.
Page:  Winter Driving Tips-Winter driving in our snow-capped mountains can be beautiful—but also challenging. The California Highway Patrol reminds families to be prepared and stay safe on the roads. Winter Driving Reminder: As snow and fog move into our mountain communities, please allow extra travel time, drive slowly, and keep headlights on. Staying alert and prepared helps keep all our students, families, and staff safe on the roads. Before You Go:
Ensure brakes, wipers, defroster, heater, and tires are in good condition. Top off antifreeze and use a winter-safe windshield washer solution.
Always carry tire chains that fit your vehicle and a flashlight. On the Road:
Allow extra time—winter travel is slower, and keep your gas tank full.
Drive slowly, avoid sudden stops, and leave extra space between vehicles.
Watch for icy spots, especially on bridges and in shady areas.
Keep windows clear, and use your defroster to prevent fogging.
If visibility is poor, slow down and look out for snowplows.
If you become stuck, stay with your vehicle and conserve fuel safely.
Helpful extras: ice scraper, small shovel, broom, sand/burlap for traction, towel, water, snacks, warm clothes, and blankets. Chain Requirements:
R1: Chains required; snow-tread tires allowed.
R2: Chains required except for 4WD with snow tires.
R3: Chains required on all vehicles (rare; roads usually close before R3). Staying prepared helps keep all us 
mountain families safe this winter!
Page: Community Art Contest for TK-5 grade Students! All students in Running Springs, Green Valley Lake, and Arrowbear in grades TK through 5 are invited to participate in our Community Art Contest! How to Enter: Hand-draw and decorate a Christmas tree on 8.5” x 11” plain white paper.
Write your name, grade, and phone number on the back (or use the number your teacher provided). Submit your drawing by the deadline:
 December 3rd, 2023. See flyers for more details. Where to Submit: First Foundation Bank,  Running Springsand  Havenwood, Running Springs. Participation is open to all students in Running Springs, Green Valley, and Arrowbear. Student Art Contest! 1st place gift basket for each grade: TK/K/2nd/3rd/4th/5th. Winners announced by Santa at the Tree Lighting on December 5th at 5 pm. Hand-draw and decorate a Christmas Tree on 8.5" X 11" plain paper. Write your full name on the back with your grade and phone number.  (or use the number provided by your teacher). Turn in drawings at First Foundation Bank or Havenwood in Running Springs by 12/3/2025. This posting or distribution of written materials does not indicate District endorsement of the content of the materials, or the organization, group, company, agency, or individuals associated with the material or body text. 
Page: Giving Tuesday-December 3rd from 4 pm to 8 pm at the Lakefront Taproom. Giving Tuesday is your chance to make a difference. Help us reach our goal of &7,500 raised for education. Minimum donation: $10. Appetizers provided. The Lakrfront Taproom will graciously donate a portion of all proceeds to the Rim Educational Foundation, Supporting Contributions That benefit Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID), Career Technical Education (CTE), Partnership Grants, and Scholarships. Rim Educational Foundation-PO Box 2151, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352.501(c)(3) Tax ID ##33-0109403| Rimfoundation.org Please note: All times and dates are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. This posting or distribution of written materials does not indicate District endorsement of the content of the materials, or the organization, group, company, agency, or individuals associated with the material or body text.
Page:  Edison Scholarship: Empowering Tomorrow’s Innovators.Edison Scholars: $50,000 STEM Scholarships Available DEADLINE: January 22nd, 2026
 Since 2006, Edison International has invested over $20 million in scholarships, supporting more than 820 students and helping them make progress through education. The Edison Scholars program celebrates students who are shaping the future—our thinkers, inventors, problem-solvers, and pioneers. Each year, the Edison International Foundation awards $50,000 scholarships to 30 high school seniors pursuing their passion in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM). Eligibility Highlights: Current high school senior (graduating this year), Resident within SCE’s service area, Planning to major in a STEM field, Minimum 3.0 GPA
Demonstrated financial need. We encourage families, students, and school staff to share this incredible opportunity. The Edison Scholars Program provides more than financial support—it helps open doors for future innovators in our region. For full details and application information, please visit the Edison Scholars webpage.
https://www.edison.com/community/edison-scholars?ecid=web~newsrelease~edison-scholars~mkt~mix~
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Page:  Community Event. 34th Annual Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. Devember 5th- 7th, 2025. General Admission Tickets: $32 (includes $2.00 booking fee). Tickets on sale now at: www.ArrowheadBallet.org. San Manuel Performing Arts Center. 2772 N. Sterling Ave, San Bernardino. Rain or shine. One seat per person| ACBC, thank you for your donation.  This posting or distribution of written materials does not indicate District endorsement of the content of the materials, or the organization, group, company, agency, or individuals associated with the material or body text.
Page: Rim of the World Recreation and Park District Mountain Youth Winter Chess Class. Robert Hootman Community Center, Located at 2985 Running Springs School Road in Running Springs, CA 92382. Chess 1: Wednesdays @ 3:30 pm to 4 pm. Beginners. This is a class for beginners who will learn the basics, including the names of the pieces, how they move, the game's objective, the rules, basic tactics, and strategy. The students should be able to play a complete game of chess by the end of the course. Chess 11: Wednesday from 4 pm to 4:45 pm for Post Beginners: This class is for post-beginners who know the basics and the rules. In this class, students will learn basic end games, tactics, strategy, opening principles, middlegame ideas, and critical thinking. Chess 111: Wednesday 4:45 pm to 5:45 pm-Intermediate players.. This class is for students who know the basics and have an elementary understanding of tactics and strategy. In this class, students will sharpen their critical and creative thinking skills through calculations, strategic planning, and problem-solving in uncertain environments. Chess Class Information-* Program runs Wednesdays, December 10th through February 25th. * Program meets at the Robert Hootman Community Center, * No class December 24th and December 31st. * Registration Fee is $30 per participant, * Instructor provides all materials and equipment, * Sunday, March 1st, 2026-Team Tournament, Potluck, and Closing. Ceremony at Twin Peaks  Community Center. Registration is Open. This posting or distribution of written materials does not indicate District endorsement of the content of the materials, or the organization, group, company, agency, or individuals associated with the material or body text.
Page: Mountain Little League—Spring Registration is Now Open! Mountain Little League Spring Registration is now open. Tee-ball, softball, baseball, for ages 4 through 18. Registration is online at www.mountainslittleleague.org. call 909-312-0321. Register now to avoid being wait-listed. This posting or distribution of written materials does not indicate District endorsement of the content of the materials, or the organization, group, company, agency, or individuals associated with the material or body text.