Newsletter - October - 2010 - Mailing - Rockwood School District
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Weekly Update<br />
Parent Staff Organization<br />
New Falcon Partners Members<br />
Upcoming Events and Activities<br />
The following families have contributed to our<br />
private donation program. Thank you for your<br />
support!<br />
Bassett Howard Sebelski<br />
Bell Jenkins Spurling<br />
Biffignani Johnson Stagner<br />
Bundschuh Jones Stasiak<br />
Chen Kessler Voss<br />
Cunningham Lampen White<br />
Davenport Lieberman Wijeweera<br />
Edwards Mars Wiseman<br />
Faust McGrady Zemann<br />
Fletcher<br />
Meyer<br />
Fulkerson<br />
Mueller<br />
Gerstein<br />
Payne<br />
Glatt<br />
Peterson<br />
Goede<br />
Pijut<br />
Greenwald<br />
Pohl<br />
Hanson<br />
Rasnic<br />
Hoffmeister<br />
Reiner<br />
REMINDERS<br />
A tremendous amount of Entertainment<br />
Books STILL have not been returned.<br />
This is our only 'true' fundraiser for the<br />
year. You can still purchase the demo<br />
book for $30, or if you haven't done so,<br />
please send it back ASAP!<br />
Do you shop at Save-A-Lot? Save your receipts and<br />
send them in for the Falcon Blast Fundraising program.<br />
More information at:<br />
http://www.rockwood.k12.mo.us/rsouth/pto/Forms/<br />
Falcon%20Blast%20Fundraising%20.pdf<br />
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Sept. 24 – 6 th Grade Rec Night<br />
Oct. 7 – PSO Meeting at 6:30 (library)<br />
SAVE THE DATE!!!<br />
Feb. 11 – RESCHEDULED DATE for our<br />
Parent Mixer/Mouse Races (more info. on our<br />
website at rsmsPTO@rockwood.k12.mo.us )<br />
Dec. 11 – CORRECTED DATE for Barnes<br />
& Noble Book Fair in Fenton<br />
Recognition/Thanks!<br />
Thanks to all those who attended<br />
our first PSO meeting!<br />
Thanks to everyone who volunteered<br />
at the 6 th grade Ice Cream<br />
Social. What a success!<br />
Thanks to all those parents who attended<br />
the parent breakfasts this<br />
week.<br />
A special THANK YOU to the<br />
KUTIS Family for their generous<br />
donation to RSMS PSO! You are<br />
awesome!
<strong>Rockwood</strong> South Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
Parent Staff Organization<br />
Welcome to the RSMS PSO !!!<br />
The PSO is the Parent Staff Organization at <strong>Rockwood</strong> South Middle <strong>School</strong>. All parents are members of the PSO, and we hope you will become<br />
involved and help make a tremendous difference. Our purpose is:<br />
1. To promote the welfare and education of children and youth eligible to attend the <strong>Rockwood</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> and the <strong>Rockwood</strong> Middle<br />
<strong>School</strong> in the home, school and community.<br />
2. To support the school in improving education in ways that will adhere to administrative policy and the <strong>Rockwood</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong>’s mission,<br />
goals and beliefs.<br />
3. To raise funds or programs and equipment to further the education of children and youth.<br />
4. To bring about a closer relationship between the home and the school, that parents and teachers may work cooperatively in the education<br />
of children and youth.<br />
5. To foster communication, cooperation, support, information, and education within the <strong>Rockwood</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong>, including <strong>District</strong> staff,<br />
parents and the general community.<br />
We meet monthly, at 6:30 p.m., in the RSMS library. Please plan to join us at one (or more) of the meetings listed below:<br />
<strong>2010</strong>—2011 Meeting Dates<br />
Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 7<br />
Wednesday, November 3<br />
Thursday, January 13<br />
Wednesday, February 9<br />
Thursday, March 10<br />
Wednesday, April 6<br />
Thursday, May 12<br />
You can keep up-to-date on all PSO activities and events by going to the <strong>Rockwood</strong> South website. Under the PTO tab, you can download<br />
forms. We have many fun activities planned for this year. Please consider volunteering or attending PSO sponsored events.<br />
Don’t forget to turn in your Entertainment books ASAP. If you are not purchasing the book, you MUST return it.<br />
Position Name E-mail Home/Cell Phone<br />
President Mindy Rubelmann mindyrubelmann@gmail.com 225-8369 / 314-578-7515<br />
President Elect Becky Sebelski blsebelski@yahoo.com 349-6888 / 314-954-5365<br />
Secretary Margo McIlroy mcilroys@sbcglobal.net 326-5552<br />
Treasurer Paul Carcagno jpcarcagno@sbcglobal.net 225-8655<br />
VP <strong>School</strong> Support Davette Struck davettestruck@hotmail.com 825-9469 / 314-640-6915<br />
VP Fundraising Michele Van Tuyl gifts@uniqueideasnmore.com 529-0039 / 314-740-7372<br />
VP Activities Donna Davis donnastuff@yahoo.com 861-9752<br />
VP Communications Sheila Kleiman kwksamk@sbcglobal.net 225-0077<br />
Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions !<br />
smspto@rockwood.k12.mo.us
Parents Welcome!<br />
Back to the Future Day<br />
<strong>October</strong> 19 th , <strong>2010</strong><br />
<strong>Rockwood</strong> South Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
Parents! Come experience a day as a student in middle school. You will participate<br />
in block scheduling, core and encore classes, lunch and passing periods!<br />
On <strong>October</strong> 19 th , starting at 7:30 you will attend class with your student for one or as<br />
many classes as you like. You will be a participant and you will be involved in the<br />
activities and working on assignments with your student.<br />
<strong>October</strong> 19 th is an “A” day. If interested in participating, you must RSVP by completing<br />
the information below and returning it to the Welcome Center by Friday,<br />
<strong>October</strong> 15 th , <strong>2010</strong>. If you have any questions please call Dr. Portwood at 861-7723,<br />
extension 230.<br />
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Parent Name<br />
Address<br />
Daytime phone<br />
Student’s Name<br />
_________________________________<br />
__________________________________<br />
__________________________________<br />
__________________________________<br />
Please circle which block(s) you will attend:<br />
Block 1, Block 2, Block 3, Block 4
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Guidance Office<br />
6th Grade—Mary Corsair<br />
corsairmary@rockwood.k12.mo.us<br />
7th Grade—Jeff Winter<br />
winterjeff@rockwood.k12.mo.us<br />
8th Grade - Jaime Finck<br />
finckjaime@rockwood.k12.mo.us<br />
Part-Time - Stacey Fox<br />
foxstacey@rockwood.k12.mo.us<br />
Bullying and Violence Prevention at RSMS<br />
For many years, RSMS has been part of the Caring<br />
<strong>School</strong>s program. We are continually working on ways<br />
to develop and strengthen a sense of community among<br />
students, staff, and parents. Obviously, bullying and<br />
violence prevention are cornerstones of creating a caring<br />
community. While we work on ways to address bullying<br />
here at school, there are important steps parents can<br />
take at home to support our efforts. The suggestions<br />
below are adapted from an article by Meg Petri, M.Ed.<br />
and Executive Director of the Progressive Youth Connection.<br />
* Communicate with your child. This cannot be<br />
stressed enough. Listen without judging and ask questions<br />
about whether they have seen bullying or violence<br />
at school or social gatherings.<br />
* Identify people that your child can go to for help, if<br />
necessary. Pick at least one adult at school who your<br />
child would feel comfortable approaching, and two others<br />
(such as grandparents, aunts/uncles or family<br />
friends) who could offer guidance and assistance. It’s<br />
important to identify several different people who can<br />
provide a support system for your child in case you are<br />
not available or your child feels too embarrassed or fearful<br />
of your reaction to approach you. If you are involved<br />
in identifying these adults, you can have confidence<br />
that they will have your child’s best interest in<br />
mind.<br />
* If you hear something disturbing, notify the school.<br />
If you are not sure it is a school concern, you may contact<br />
our <strong>School</strong> Resource Officer, Officer Starzyk. Give us<br />
specifics about why you have concerns. We will investigate<br />
any school-related issues, and Officer Starzyk can<br />
help if the concern is in the community.<br />
Bullying is against <strong>Rockwood</strong> district policy and we have<br />
procedures in place to address it at school. It is always<br />
better to be safe than sorry.<br />
* Don’t be afraid to intervene. If you see behaviors in<br />
your child that concern you, contact your child’s counselor<br />
to discuss it. Behaviors may indicate that your child<br />
is the target of bullying OR that your child may be bullying<br />
others. Behaviors of concern could include sadness,<br />
withdrawal, frequent stomach or headaches, anxiety about<br />
coming to school, fascination with violence, making violent<br />
statements, or a sudden change in behavior. If you<br />
fear that your child may harm themselves or someone<br />
else, take them to the hospital for an evaluation.<br />
All of us need to be vigilant about violence prevention<br />
and intervention. Since the beginning of the year, gradelevel<br />
counselors and principals have visited every classroom<br />
to discuss bullying behaviors and <strong>Rockwood</strong>’s commitment<br />
to bullying and violence prevention.<br />
We will also continue building our Caring <strong>School</strong> Community<br />
through monthly Respect Time lessons. We are<br />
still eager to welcome new members to our Caring <strong>School</strong><br />
Community Professional Learning Community.<br />
Our CSC-PLC meets on the 2 nd Monday of every month<br />
from 2:30 – 3:30 in Room 118. Thanks to Mrs. Rasnic<br />
and her son, Josh, Mrs. Bippen and her daughter Lauren,<br />
and Mrs. Stout and her daughter Madison for joining us<br />
this year.<br />
If you would like to know more, please contact Katie<br />
Talleur, Committee Chair and Math teacher on the Blue<br />
Team.
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Calling <strong>School</strong> to<br />
Report An Absence<br />
Attendance is important. We’re concerned when your child is out of school. Please keep the office informed of any planned absences<br />
along with last minute illnesses. Parents/guardians are responsible for notifying the school office of their child’s absence.<br />
On the day of the absence, a phone call should be made to the office. We must hear from a parent or guardian each day a student<br />
is absent. If we do not have a call, the absence is unexcused. For your convenience, absences may be phoned in before the<br />
start of the school day by calling 636-861-7723. When calling, ask for the attendance office. If the auto attendant picks up,<br />
press 626 to leave a voice mail message or press “1” for the attendance office. If you leave a message, don’t forget to include<br />
the following: student’s name, grade, reason for absence including, symptoms, and your name and relationship to the student.<br />
Missy Miller - Attendance Secretary<br />
Board of Education Meetings—Find Us On the Web<br />
You can find information about <strong>Rockwood</strong>’s Board Of Education on the school district web page at:<br />
www.rockwood.k12.mo.us<br />
* Monthly Board Meeting Dates * Board of Education Goals * Agenda for Upcoming Meetings<br />
The next board meetings are scheduled for <strong>October</strong> 7th and <strong>October</strong> 21st, at Crestview Middle <strong>School</strong> at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Board meeting dates are listed on the <strong>Rockwood</strong> Web site at:<br />
http://www.rockwood.k12.mo.us/boardofeducation/Pages/MeetingDates.aspx<br />
Student Sign Out Procedures<br />
If a student is being dismissed from school<br />
early (example - doctor appointment), a<br />
parent note should be sent to the front office<br />
upon arrival to school stating time of<br />
departure and reason for leaving. The front<br />
office will in turn write the student a<br />
“Student Hall Pass” releasing the student<br />
from class at the designated time. Parents<br />
should come to the front office to sign out<br />
and pick up their son or daughter.<br />
Missy Miller - Attendance<br />
Drop Box<br />
Program<br />
The Drop Box Program at<br />
<strong>Rockwood</strong> South Middle <strong>School</strong> has been<br />
very successful!<br />
Remember to donate clothing to<br />
<strong>Rockwood</strong> South’s drop box.<br />
It is located in the back of the building,<br />
on the West side of the track!<br />
Thanks again<br />
for your generosity!
<strong>School</strong> Resource Officer<br />
Darren Starzyk<br />
Halloween Safety Tips<br />
Never trick-or-treat alone. You should always go with an adult.<br />
All costumes should allow you to see and hear perfectly.<br />
Costumes should fit. Costumes that are too big may cause you to trip.<br />
Wear costumes that are bright, reflective, and flame-retardant.<br />
Children should stay within familiar areas and surroundings.<br />
Parents should establish a route for children.<br />
Only trick-or-treat at houses you know and where the lights are on.<br />
By using a flashlight, you can see and be seen by others.<br />
Accept treats only in the doorway. Never go inside a house.<br />
Walk, DO NOT RUN! Walk on sidewalks and driveways. Cross the street at corners/crosswalks and<br />
not in between parked cars.<br />
Never eat any open treats. Don’t eat any treats until your parents or trusted adult check them.<br />
You should never talk to strangers or get in into strangers’ cars.<br />
Carry a mobile phone for quick communication.<br />
Halloween is fun for people of all ages, but its important that you and your children remain safe.<br />
These simple tips will help make your Halloween celebration better than ever.<br />
Resource Officer—Darren Starzyk<br />
<strong>Rockwood</strong> South Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
(636) 861-7723 - Extension 241
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Parent Book Study Beginning<br />
On Wednesday evening, <strong>October</strong> 13th, we will be reading<br />
and discussing the book NO—Why Kids of All Ages<br />
Need to Hear It and Ways Parents Can Say It by Dr.<br />
David Walsh. This is the same author who wrote the<br />
earlier book Why Do They Act That Way?<br />
Group facilitator will be Mrs. Mary Corsair, current 6th<br />
grade counselor, but parents of all grade levels are invited<br />
to attend. The group will meet from 7:00—8:00<br />
p.m. each Wednesday evening for 6 weeks (<strong>October</strong><br />
13, 20, 27 and November 3, 10 and 17) at <strong>Rockwood</strong><br />
South. Participants will need to purchase their own<br />
copy of the book, which is available new or used from<br />
Amazon.com (for as little as 19 cents plus shipping), or<br />
can be purchased at local bookstores. If you are interested<br />
in attending the group, please contact Mrs. Corsair<br />
to register.<br />
<strong>Rockwood</strong> Drug Free Coalition<br />
Did you know that middle school is often the time when<br />
kids first begin experimenting with alcohol and other<br />
drugs, and that 7th grade is frequently a pivotal year<br />
when students decide which path (either trying or abstaining)<br />
they are going to take? Just this week, in two<br />
separate conversations, I have heard about students<br />
getting “high” from cough medicine—and this is in conversation<br />
with people who either live or work in the Fenton<br />
community. The <strong>Rockwood</strong> Drug Free Coalition is a<br />
group of <strong>Rockwood</strong> employees, parents and community<br />
members dedicated to reducing substance abuse in our<br />
community through education, advocacy and community<br />
service.<br />
We meet on the second Thursday of each month from<br />
3:30– 5:00 p.m. at LaSalle Spring Middle <strong>School</strong> and<br />
are seeking more Fenton representation. If you are<br />
concerned about the issue of substance abuse, want to<br />
do more to keep our kids safe, and have time on Thursday<br />
afternoons once a month, please contact Mrs. Mary<br />
Corsair, 6th grade counselor, to find out more. Parent<br />
input is a valuable resource as the Coalition expands<br />
our efforts to build a stronger and safer <strong>Rockwood</strong> community.<br />
We would love to hear from YOU !<br />
Walking To <strong>School</strong> Or To The Bus Stop<br />
As a parent, you should:<br />
♦ Know the routes your children take.<br />
♦ Instruct them to travel with others.<br />
♦ Tell your children to stay away from strangers and<br />
strange vehicles.<br />
♦ Periodically review general pedestrian safety rules<br />
such as:<br />
• Walk on sidewalks.<br />
• When there are no sidewalks, walk in<br />
single file on the side of the road.<br />
• Cross the street at intersections only.<br />
• Follow instructions of school crossing<br />
guards.<br />
BUS SAFETY<br />
Remind your children that riding the bus involves the<br />
safety of everyone on the bus.<br />
Children should:<br />
♦ Remain seated while the bus is moving.<br />
♦ Keep hands, arms and head inside the bus at all<br />
times.<br />
♦ Talk quietly so they don’t distract the driver.<br />
♦ Keep hands, feet and all other objects to them<br />
selves.<br />
♦ Keep the aisles clear.
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<strong>October</strong>, <strong>2010</strong><br />
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT<br />
You will have access to the calendar through the<br />
website:<br />
www.rockwood.k12.mo.us/rsouth<br />
On our website, we have added daily activities to<br />
the calendar and important announcements to the<br />
home page<br />
3 4<br />
Fall Drama rehearsal—Tech<br />
B—2:30—4:15<br />
Cross Country<br />
Practice –2:25—<br />
3:25 p.m.<br />
10 11<br />
MIOS Vocal<br />
Concert at Summit<br />
High <strong>School</strong><br />
PLC Meeting<br />
17 18<br />
1st Quarter Ends<br />
Cross Country<br />
Practice—2:25—<br />
3:25 p.m.<br />
Fall Drama rehearsal—Tech<br />
B—2:30—4:15<br />
24/31 25<br />
Cross Country Practice—2:25—3:25<br />
Fall Drama rehearsal—<br />
Run Crew—2:30—3:30<br />
p.m.<br />
Parent Teacher Conference—3:30—7:00<br />
p.m.<br />
5<br />
Fall Drama rehearsal—Tech<br />
B—2:30—4:15<br />
12<br />
Cross Country<br />
Practice—2:25—<br />
3:25 p.m.<br />
Fall Drama rehearsal—Tech<br />
A—2:30—4:15<br />
p.m.<br />
19<br />
Back To the Future<br />
Day—RSMS—7:30<br />
a.m.<br />
Jesus Villahermosa—<br />
12:15—1:00 p.m.<br />
Fall Drama rehearsal—<br />
Tech B—2:30—4:15<br />
p.m.<br />
26<br />
Fall Drama rehearsal—Run<br />
Crew—2:30—<br />
4:15 p.m.<br />
6<br />
Fall Drama rehearsal—Actors—<br />
2:30—4:15<br />
Yearbook meeting—<br />
2:30—3:25 p.m.<br />
Page-Remington<br />
Oaks Clubhouse-6:00<br />
p.m.<br />
13<br />
Respect Time Leader<br />
Training—Cafeteria<br />
10:21—11:06 a.m.<br />
Fall Drama rehearsal—<br />
Tech A—2:30—4:15<br />
p.m.<br />
Academic Stretch<br />
Night—RSMS—8:00<br />
p.m.<br />
20<br />
Fall Drama rehearsal—Actors—<br />
2:30 – 4:15 p.m.<br />
Yearbook meeting—<br />
2:30—3:25 p.m.<br />
Academic Stretch<br />
Night—CMS-7:00<br />
p.m.<br />
27<br />
Fall Drama rehearsal—Run<br />
Crew—2:30—3:30<br />
p.m.<br />
Parent/Teacher<br />
Conference –<br />
3:30—7:00 p.m.<br />
7<br />
PSO Meeting—<br />
RSMS Library—6:30<br />
p.m.<br />
Fall Drama rehearsal—Actors—<br />
2:30—4:15<br />
Board Meeting—<br />
CMS—7 p.m.<br />
14<br />
Staff Development<br />
Day—11:15<br />
Dismissal<br />
21<br />
Fall Drama rehearsal—<br />
Run Crew Posted –<br />
2:30—4:15 p.m.<br />
Orchestra Concert at<br />
Summit High <strong>School</strong>-<br />
7:00 p.m.<br />
Board Meeting—CMS—<br />
7 p.m.<br />
28<br />
Fall Drama rehearsal—Run<br />
Crew—2:30—<br />
4:15 p.m.<br />
1<br />
<strong>Rockwood</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />
Foundation Family<br />
Night at the Ballpark<br />
6:30 p.m.<br />
Team 6-3 Science<br />
Camp—8:00—9:00<br />
a.m.<br />
8<br />
Team 8-2 LA/AS<br />
field trip to Missouri<br />
Botanical<br />
Gardens—9<br />
a.m.—2:00 p.m.<br />
15<br />
Picture Retake<br />
Day<br />
REMINDER:<br />
Turn in Back to<br />
the Future Form<br />
2<br />
9<br />
22 23<br />
29<br />
NO<br />
SCHOOL<br />
16<br />
Cross Country<br />
(4th—8th Graders)<br />
at Marquette<br />
H.S.—8:00<br />
a.m.—12:00 p.m.<br />
30
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Parent Teacher Conferences<br />
Monday, <strong>October</strong> 25, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Wednesday, <strong>October</strong> 27, <strong>2010</strong><br />
3:30 to 7:00 p.m.<br />
Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Monday, <strong>October</strong> 25, <strong>2010</strong>, and<br />
Wednesday, <strong>October</strong> 27, <strong>2010</strong>, from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m.<br />
You may call to make a conference appointment starting Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 19th,<br />
through Wednesday, <strong>October</strong> 27th, <strong>2010</strong>, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00<br />
p.m. at 636-861-7723, extension 253 or e-mail Mrs. Runge at<br />
rungedebra@rockwood.k12.mo.us.<br />
To expedite your call, please have the following information ready:<br />
(1) Date you would like to make your appointment: <strong>October</strong> 25th or <strong>October</strong> 27th<br />
(2) approximate time you would like to make your appointment<br />
(3) student’s grade and team number (team color)<br />
Appointments are not necessary with any of the encore teachers. Encore teachers may be<br />
visited any time during the evening on a first come, first serve basis. A location map will be<br />
provided upon your arrival showing conference locations. If you are unable to visit teachers on<br />
Parent/Teacher Conference Night and still wish to confer with a teacher, please contact the<br />
teacher or team leader to set up a team conference or individual teacher conference.<br />
If you have any additional questions concerning parent conferences, please contact your<br />
child’s teaching team leader, or his/her grade level principal.<br />
Volunteers are needed to help set up conference appointments. If you are interested and<br />
can help between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. beginning Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 19th,<br />
please contact Mrs. Melies or Mrs. Runge at the Front Office at 636-861-7723, extension 221.<br />
Thank you
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Get involved with RSMS<br />
Student Council<br />
Who can join?<br />
StuCo is open to all 6 th , 7 th , and 8 th grade students<br />
When are the meetings?<br />
We meet once a month to plan events<br />
What types of things does StuCo do?<br />
We plan events all year: the fall dance, 8 th<br />
Renaissance News<br />
RENAISSANCE, which means “rebirth’, is a<br />
philosophy and a program that seeks to motivate<br />
students and staff, recognize and celebrate<br />
achievement, and develop a positive climate for everyone.<br />
The Renaissance program at <strong>Rockwood</strong> South will provide incentives<br />
for success and create enthusiasm about learning with the<br />
help and support of community businesses and organizations, while<br />
nurturing a partnership that sustains growth in all areas.<br />
We invite students, parents, and community members to join our<br />
Renaissance Learning Community, where we will determine meaningful<br />
ways to acknowledge and reward valuable accomplishments<br />
and worthwhile efforts. The Renaissance Learning Community<br />
normally meets on the 2nd Monday of each month from 2:40 -<br />
3:30 p.m. at <strong>Rockwood</strong> South Middle <strong>School</strong>.<br />
Please contact Jennifer Huling @ 636-861-7731, extension 303<br />
or hulingjennifer@rockwood.k12.mo.us for more information or to join<br />
the<br />
Renaissance Learning<br />
Thank you - The Renaissance Committee<br />
grade<br />
spring semi-formal, candy grams, the end of the year<br />
carnival, and more!<br />
Sponsor— Mrs. White (Room 308)<br />
Daily<br />
Announcements<br />
Daily announcements are broadcast on television<br />
monitors in the classrooms. Students will have<br />
access to the information throughout the day.<br />
To view daily after school activities, please visit<br />
the RSMS website at: www.rockwood.k12.mo.us/<br />
rsouth. Under “Upcoming Events”, scroll down<br />
and click on “view calendar”.<br />
Web<br />
WEB stands for “Where Everyone<br />
Belongs”. The 8th Grade Web<br />
Leaders had a great time at their<br />
WEB Day earlier this year! There<br />
was a fantastic turnout, and students<br />
had a great time making new<br />
friends. Additional activities for the<br />
school year are being planned, so<br />
watch out for additional information<br />
throughout the school year!<br />
Current 8th grade students will be<br />
serving as “mentors” during the<br />
course of the school year for groups<br />
of 6th grade students. We are building<br />
“Falcon” school spirit, as we set<br />
goals for a successful <strong>2010</strong> - 2011<br />
school year !!!!<br />
Jennifer Huling
FALCON<br />
Flyer<br />
Page 16 - <strong>October</strong>, <strong>2010</strong><br />
RSMS Yearbook Staff<br />
Purchase your <strong>2010</strong> - 2011 Yearbook for the price of $25.00<br />
Parent Teacher Conferences, Front Office, Room 311 or<br />
Order your Yearbook online from home at the same great price<br />
www.jostensyearbook.com<br />
Make checks payable to: RSMS (yearbook)<br />
8 th GRADE BABY AD space available in NOVEMBER<br />
Look for the 8 th Grade BABY AD Form coming SOON!!!!!!!<br />
RSMS Yearbook Staff<br />
Meeting 9/22, 10/6 and 10/20<br />
Room 311 (2:25—3:25 p.m.) - Must be picked up by 3:30 p.m.<br />
Academic Stretch News<br />
PAGE - (Parent Association for Gifted Education)<br />
PAGE (Parent Association for Gifted Education) will meet at 6:00 p.m. at Remington Oaks Clubhouse on Wednesday, <strong>October</strong> 6; Thursday,<br />
November 4, and on Tuesday, December 7. Parents of gifted children (of all ages) are invited to join these informal conversations.<br />
Bring snacks, if you like.<br />
Fifth grade parents and those new to <strong>Rockwood</strong> are encouraged to attend the Secondary Gifted Information Night in <strong>October</strong>. Information<br />
about Academic Stretch, testing and the gifted program in middle school and high school will be presented two times: 10/13/10 at<br />
8:00 p.m. at <strong>Rockwood</strong> South and 10/20/10 at 7:00 p.m. at Crestview. See the flyer included in this newsletter.<br />
Katherine Glaude‐Bolte (kgb) and other Gifted Resource teachers will discuss “Hitting the Academic Wall” at Crestview Middle <strong>School</strong> on<br />
Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 5, from 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. Parents and teachers (as well as students) are welcome to join us in this session to share<br />
helpful hints and insights from the middle school and high school perspectives.<br />
Terri Tauser - 6 - 8th grades<br />
(tauserterri@rockwood.k12.mo.us)<br />
636-861-7731—Extension 571<br />
http://personal.insider.rockwood.k12.mo.us/personal/tauserterri/teachersite/default.<br />
Katherine Glaude-Bolte - 8 - 12th grades<br />
(glaude-boltekatherin@rockwood.k12.mo.us)<br />
636-891-6800—Extension 20037<br />
https://staff.rockwood.k12.mo.us/glaude-boltekatherin
FALCON<br />
Flyer<br />
Page 17 - <strong>October</strong>, <strong>2010</strong><br />
<strong>Rockwood</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong><br />
Secondary Gifted Program<br />
(Grades 6 - 12)<br />
Who:<br />
Parents/Students<br />
(Especially 5th graders or students new to <strong>Rockwood</strong>)<br />
When/Where: Two alternative dates, times & locations<br />
10/13/10, <strong>Rockwood</strong> South, 8:00 p.m.<br />
10/20/10, Crestview, 7:00 p.m.<br />
Why:<br />
To learn about Academic Stretch, gifted curriculum, testing,<br />
parent meetings, and workshops<br />
Contact information:<br />
Katherine Glaude-Bolte, <strong>Rockwood</strong> South Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
glaude-boltekatherin@rockwood.k12.mo.us<br />
636-891-6800, extension 20037<br />
Or<br />
Laura Baker, Crestview Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
bakerlaura@rockwood.k12.mo.us<br />
636-207-2520, extension 205
FALCON<br />
Flyer<br />
Page 18 - <strong>October</strong>, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Congratulations<br />
Zeke Sabbert<br />
and<br />
Kaitlin Gavenda!<br />
The library’s first contest of the year provided students the chance to win Mockingjay,<br />
the third and final book of Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games trilogy.<br />
The books are so popular that we have reserve lists for them. To enter the Hunger<br />
Games Trivia challenge, students had to answer 10 questions about the first<br />
two books of the trilogy, Hunger Games and Catching Fire. Winners were chosen<br />
randomly from the entries with all correct answers.<br />
Keep an eye out for more fun contests in the library, especially during<br />
Teen Read Week – <strong>October</strong> 18 and the week of the<br />
Scholastic Book Fair – <strong>October</strong> 25.
FALCON<br />
Flyer<br />
Page 19– <strong>October</strong>, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Clothing for P.E. Classes<br />
Students must have a separate change of clothing for physical<br />
education classes. P.E. teachers ask that these items be<br />
clearly marked with the student’s name for easy identification.<br />
Physical education uniforms will be available for sale<br />
throughout the school year. Information concerning dress<br />
requirements will be given during physical education classes.<br />
TARGET -Take Charge of Education<br />
We receive a check from Target stores from families participating in<br />
the Target Take Charge of Education Program. When families sign<br />
up designating our school as their school of choice and then use their<br />
Target charge cards, we receive a 1% return on money spent.<br />
Parents and teachers can sign up by visiting:<br />
Target.com/tcoe or by calling 1-800– 316-6142<br />
Transportation<br />
Any questions concerning the local bus stops<br />
should be directed to First Student at 636-677-<br />
7711 and the VICC Office at 314-721-8657.<br />
Staff Development Days<br />
<strong>2010</strong> - 2011<br />
Students are dismissed at 11:15 a.m. on the<br />
following Staff Development Days:<br />
<strong>October</strong> 14, <strong>2010</strong><br />
November 11, <strong>2010</strong><br />
December 9, <strong>2010</strong><br />
January 14, <strong>2010</strong><br />
February 18, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Bus Stop Information<br />
E-Link is <strong>Rockwood</strong>’s online Transportation<br />
Information System. This program allows parents<br />
to determine which school their child will<br />
attend, the bus their child will ride and the bus<br />
stop times. To use E-Link, go to the http://<br />
elink.rockwood.k12.mo.us/elinkrp/ website and<br />
click on “Departments”, then click on<br />
“Transportation”. Click on “Online Transportation<br />
System” and follow the prompts. (User<br />
Name = Parent, Password = Parent)<br />
Here is the link:<br />
http://elink.rockwood.k12.mo.us/elinkrp/<br />
VICC Transportation<br />
If you have any questions, please contact the<br />
VICC Office at 314-721-8657.<br />
March 10, <strong>2010</strong><br />
April 21, <strong>2010</strong><br />
May 12, 2019<br />
For more events and information,<br />
visit us on our website:<br />
www.rockwood.k12.mo.us/rsouth
Bond Issue Funds at Work<br />
www.rockwood.k12.mo.us/Prop5<br />
PROJECT TIMELINE STATUS<br />
Add space for fitness room Fall, 2011 Scheduled<br />
Install fire sprinkling system Fall, 2011 Scheduled<br />
Install new tile in multi-purpose room and designated hallways Fall, <strong>2010</strong> In Progress<br />
Install run-off devices to improve storm water management Fall, 2011 Scheduled<br />
Provide portable computers for fulltime teachers to improve access to<br />
technology resources<br />
Provide student response systems (clickers) to facilitate immediate<br />
assessment of student learning<br />
Fall, 2011<br />
Fall, 2011<br />
Schedules<br />
Scheduled<br />
Provide wireless coverage for all instructional areas On Going In Progress<br />
Renovate restrooms Fall, 2011 Scheduled<br />
Replace aged classroom computers and install additional classroom<br />
computers to lower the student-to-computer ratio<br />
Summer, 2012<br />
Scheduled<br />
Replace aged network equipment and add additional switches Fall, <strong>2010</strong> In Progress<br />
Replace aged projection devices and/or interactive whiteboards<br />
(SMART Board)<br />
Replace aged/at capacity telephone and voicemail system with Voice<br />
over IP technology that includes 911 service<br />
On Going<br />
Fall, <strong>2010</strong><br />
In Progress<br />
In Progress<br />
Resurface parking lot Fall, 2011 Scheduled<br />
<strong>Rockwood</strong> South Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
1628 Hawkins Road<br />
Fenton, MO 63026<br />
To the Parents of:<br />
NO<br />
SCHOOL<br />
Early<br />
Dismissal<br />
11:15 a.m.<br />
<strong>October</strong> 14<br />
<strong>October</strong> 29th