AmeriCorps members nominated different RMS staff for a certificate of appreciation due to their overall support of their program.
Mrs. Burden was nominated by AmeriCorps member Frances Henderson: "Mrs. Burden has been such a pleasure to work with because she is smart, educated, talented, and beautiful. Her intellectual command of the English Language continuously shows improvement and growth in her classroom and I am proud to be a part of it. Her daily classroom procedures are totally awesome to the point that her students actually look forward to attending her classes each day. Her love of “teaching” makes it easier to educate these students and work with them to make their lives better."
Ms. Southerland was nominated by AmeriCorps member Mary Ella Yamashita: "I have enjoyed serving with Ms. Southerland in her morning ELA classes. Her positive attitude and responsiveness to her students make her classroom an encouraging environment, and she excels at explaining the assignments to her students. She is always looking for interesting ways to engage the students. I especially appreciate the way she has included me in the class and used the opportunity to have an Americorps tutor as a supplement to her own teaching. Because she has treated me as a collaborator, she has allowed me the opportunity to truly serve as a tutor/mentor in her classes. Ms. Southerland's class has also been a safe space for me when my family was going through a difficult time this year. Serving in her classroom gave me a place where I felt I could make a difference when the rest of my life seemed out of control."
Ms. Ayres was nominated by AmeriCorps member Mary Ella Yamashita: "Ms. Ayres has kindly signed almost all of my service logs. She is one of the first people I engage with when I enter the building, and usually the last one before I leave. Her calm demeanor and work ethic set a constructive tone for everyone who passes through the RMS front office, and she has been a helpful resource when I have questions."
Ms. Lauckner was nominated by AmeriCorps member Mary Ella Yamashita: "I am so impressed with Ms. Lauckner's teaching skills. She is clear about expectations and manages her classroom in such a way that students have the opportunity to do the work on their own, but she always circles back to make sure that everyone understands the material before moving on. Serving in her classroom has given me the opportunity to learn the importance of being direct and consistent with classroom management."
We love to see the great work these educators are doing! #galePROUD #oneRSD
RMS families, free Summer Meal Distributions beginning June 4th. Pick up at RJHS Sundays 2 - 4 PM and Mondays 6:30 - 8 AM. Need more information? Call the RSD Child Nutrition Office at 479-498-8836.
Attention RMS Families, Arkansas Tech Career Center is hosting a TECHKnow Camp this summer. Students will get the opportunity to explore the skilled trades careers during this camp. If you are interested, please email ATCC@atu.edu to register. Registration Deadline is May 26th.
Congratulations to the athletes that made it on the Lady Gales Basketball team!
As a final project in Mrs. Riedmueller's class, students created a Middle Ages-inspired Coat of Arms.
Glow-in-the-dark STEM stations and end-of-the-year shenanigans in 7th grade Science.
Congratulations to those that made it onto the Lady Gales Volleyball Team!
Mrs. Tripp's students have enjoyed incubating eggs and watching the chicks develop!
RMS is so grateful for everyone who made teacher appreciation so amazing!
Congratulations to the following students who made Student Council for 8th next year:
David Smith
Atlas Swan
Darli Morales
Anmol Shrestha
Savannah Chaffin
Lacynn Estep
Grace Anne Olsen
Mattie Hall
Iwa Gjerstad
RMS is going to miss these amazing educators! Thank you so much Joey Fisher, Joe Sitkowski, and Phyllis Riedmueller for your hard work and dedication to RSD. #ForwardRSD
Attention Parents: In order to accommodate the RSD early release, the Boys and Girls Club will open early on May 18th. They will be closed on May 26th.
Mrs. Gallegos’ ELA class spent Writing Wednesday writing appreciation notes to their teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week!
RMS proudly announces that our own Savannah Burden has been named Russellville School District Teacher of the Year!! With her family in attendance, Mrs. Burden was surprised by the exciting news during a student assembly and was presented with a check for $1000, which was donated by Centennial Bank. Her RMS family is so excited for her! We are so proud of Mrs. Burden for representing RMS and the entire district!
Students in 6th grade science have been researching famous scientists. This week, they are presenting to their peers. They are doing a great job on their presentations!
Thank you Ark. River Valley Roofing & Blue for sponsoring our Breakfast and kicking off Teacher Appreciation Week at RMS!
Upcoming 7th Grade Boys Basketball tryouts will be held today through the 11th from 5 - 6 PM in the RMS Gym. Students need to have a current physical in order to tryout.
Mr. Ball’s Reading Strategies class celebrated Star Wars Day as part of their daily “good things”. May the 4th be with you!
Come support the Cyclone Quiz Bowl team's trip to Nationals. Drop by Burger King East Main between 10 am and 3 pm Saturday, May 6th.
Students have been working so hard on their state tests, so Mrs. Southerland and her students spent some time enjoying the sunshine today as a reward for their hard work.
