Next MEETing: MONDAY 10/13/2025 @ 7PM
Thank you to all those who made it out to our kick-off meeting in September! If you weren't able to make that one, and are still curious about ways you can get plugged in to supporting the music program at RESMS, please join us on Monday, October 13 at 7pm in the orchestra room. We are still actively seeking a volunteer to serve as Secretary on the board and would LOVE your support.
Design the 2025–2026 RESMS Music T-Shirt!
Calling all creative RESMS music students!
It's time to design the 2025–2026 RESMS Music T-Shirt. Every year, music students receive a t-shirt, and this year, your artwork could be the one everyone wears. Submit a design that represents our school and music community by Monday, October 20th for a chance to have your work chosen. Students will vote on their favorite designs in class, so don’t miss this chance to showcase your creativity and leave your mark on our music program!
Click the link for more details here.
Program fee for music students
At the beginning of each school year, FORESMA asks that each music student contribute $45 as a program fee for the year. Thank you so much to those who have already paid the fee. It's definitely not too late to click on the link and get it taken care of.
These funds supplement district funds for music instruction and FORESMA's fundraising efforts and help pay for activities such as small group coaching, instrument purchases and repairs, sheet music, instrument reeds, strings, oils, transportation to performance trips and competitions, a T-shirt for each student, and more.
This fee is key to the success of our music program.
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)
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!