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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 />

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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 />

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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 />

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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

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