While this past Thursday was about the most unique situation we have experienced with regard to schedule adjustments for the school, it also gave us all a chance to see just how amazing this staff is. Honestly, given one crazy set of circumstances, people jumped in and took care of what our families needed! We are so grateful for our amazing staff and our patient, understanding families.

We are making a point of helping our students take ownership of their learning. As time allows, try to engage your students in conversation about their learning once a week. Use PowerSchool to track their grades and ask them to lead you through any Google classrooms they have. The simple act of having them lead you through their current levels will help them develop accountability for their learning.

ATTENDANCE MATTERS!! Help your students develop grit and perseverance for life by getting them to school on days when they “aren’t feeling it”, but also are not sick. Our world demands attendance and punctuality, so help your kids develop these traits by making sure they are at school and on time (7:45). While most school work can be made up, we simply cannot replicate the valuable instruction and peer interaction that occurs in class. That said, we don’t want or expect them to be present if they are truly ill.

Community Outreach

The RMS Student Council is trying something new this year. The first ever RMS Scarecrow Contest and Festival will occur on Thursday, November 1. Check out more specifics here .

Our second Fall Anchor Night will be held on Thursday, November 8 from 6-8 pm. This event is designed to help parents navigate the waters of raising a teen. Counselors and administration have now collected the necessary input for the sessions. We will be sharing more info in the coming weeks.

We are excited to enter the second decade of a terrific tradition here at Rugby. Our Eleventh Annual Veterans Day Luncheon will take place on Friday, November 9. We will share more details as we approach that date.

In an attempt to honor the sacrifices our veterans have made, on October 25 at 6:00 pm, Rugby will be hosting the first Student-Faculty Volleyball Game to benefit the Blue Ridge Honor Flight. The recommended donation for admission is $5 for an individual and $10 for families. Check out the event flyer here.

Snacks Needed for Band

Please support the Rugby 8th grade Pep Band with Snacks and Refreshments to give them energy for their performance at the October 18 RMS Football Game. Donations can be delivered anytime on or before Wednesday, October 17 to the office labeled "RUGBY BAND".

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4fa9a928a6ff2-rugby

Volunteers Needed for Student Vs. Teacher Volleyball Game on October 25

5 adult chaperones are needed to support the Student-Faculty Volleyball Game that benefits the Blue Ridge Honor Flight. If you are able to volunteer, please plan on arriving at 5:30 and staying until the end of the event. Thanks for supporting this program!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4fa9a928a6ff2-studentfaculty

HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK

Monday, October 15: - Volleyball Semi-Finals, home, 4:30pm

Tuesday, October 16: - PBIS Mtg, 3:15 pm

- Rugby Reading Raiders, 6:15 pm

Wednesday, October 17: - Volleyball Tourn. Finals, TBA

- XC Conference at AVMS, 4:30 pm

Thursday, October 18: - Fall Sports Pep-Rally

- Football Bowl Game at WHHS, 5:00 pm

FURTHER OUT

Thursday, october 25: - Post Candy Sale Celebration

- End of 1st Quarter Grading Period

Friday, October 26: - Required Teacher Work Day

Thursday, November 1: - RMS Student Council Scarecrow Fest

- 8th Band Exchange Concert, BRCC, 7 Pm

Friday, November 2: - Student COuncil Field Trip, all day

- 1st Quarter report Cards Distributed

Tuesday, November 6: - Noon Dismissal for PD

- ELECTION DAY

Thursday, November 8: - Fall Anchor Night, 6:00-8:00pm

- 6th Exploratory Assembly

Friday, November 9: - 11th Annual Vets Day Luncheon

Monday, November 12: - Veterans Day Holiday, No school

Tuesday, November 13- Reading Raiders 6:15 to 7:30pm

November 15, 16 and 17: - Shrek, Jr. at WHHS Auditorium, 7:00pm

November 21, 22, and 23: - Thanksgiving Break

Tuesday, November 27: - County Office Instructional Rounds at

RMS

- Wrestling at Smoky Mountain, 4:30 pm

- Basketball vs. ACA, 4:30 pm

November 29-December 7: - Scholastic Book Fair

Thursday, November 29: - Wrestling at Brevard, 4:30 pm

- Basketball vs. Brevard, 4:30 pm

Saturday, December 1: - RMS Craft Fair

Monday, December 3: - Basketball at AVMS, 4:30 pm

- Wrestling vs AVMS, 4:30 pm

Tuesday, December 4: - Faculty Meeting in Media Center, 3:30 pm

- Rugby Reading Raiders, 6:15 am

- All County Band CLinic Concert

BRCC, 7:00 pm

Wednesday, December 5: - Wrestling at HMS, 4:30 pm

- Basketball vs. HMS, 4:30 pM

Monday, December 10: - Wrestling vs. FRMS, 4:30 pm

- Basketball at FRMS, 4:30 pm

Wednesday, December 12: - 6,7,8 Band Concert at WHHS, 6:30 pm

Thursday, December 13: - Wrestling vs. Polk, 4:30 pm

- Basketball at Polk, 4:30 pm

Monday, December 17: - Wrestling vs. Macon, 4:30 pm

- Basketball at Macon, 4:30 pm

Wednesday, December 19: - Noon Dismissal

Thursday, December 20-Tuesday, January 1: - Winter Break