RAM News
February 2024 (vol. 22, issue 6)
There is no school Friday, February 16th & Monday, february 19th (teacher professional Development day).
You're Invited: SIC/PTO Virtual Meet
Our next SIC/PTO meeting will be held virtually Thursday, February 1st from 5-6pm. Please use this Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/dvt-ziqf-mtk
Let's Celebrate our Rams!
Writers receive Recognition
Four ram writers received honorable mention recognition during See Lancaster's Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Weekend Celebration in January. The students wrote essays entitled, "It Starts with Me" in Mrs. Mary Cunningham's Middle School 101 class. They each were invited to ride a float during the downtown parade and to attend a ceremony at Hope on the Hill to be recognized.
How do you spell success?
Congratulations to Maci Honeycutt who won Rucker's January spelling bee. Other students who participated by representing their teams included Lars Brunsvold, Ella Farris, Braiden Pardue, Khloe Perry, Rowen Strohmeyer, Eason Vallejos, & Besma Yingst. Maci will represent Rucker at the district spelling bee soon.
meeting Winter MAP goals
Students showed growth on their Winter MAP tests in either reading or math, and many students met their added-value growth goals! Those who showed any growth will receive an extra ram time (recess) as soon as the ground dries up, and those who met their added-value growth goal in either reading or math have earned a salty or sweet snack and attendance at a technology party.
Rucker is celebrating Black History Month throughout the month. Speakers have been invited to visit with Lancaster Powershouse and Middle School 101 classes, and our morning news show is including a "Did You Know..." segment. A special Empowerment Week and other class activities have been planned along with a schoolwide celebration for February 29, 2024. The event's theme is "Rams Honor, Lead, Serve, Inspire and Empower."
Yearbooks are now available for $35 online or via check or cash to Mrs. Hudson in the art room.
Yearbook Ads are also available for 8th graders. Contact Mrs. Hudson for more information.
Heart & Sole
Basketball
Our last game will be Thursday, February 8 vs. South. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time here.
Academic Challenge
Wednesday, February 14th @ Rucker
Wednesday, March 4th @ Lewisville Middle
Individual Graduation Plans
All 8th grade students will meet with their counselor to complete their Individual Graduation Plans (IGP). Students will discuss their post-graduate plans and finalize their 9th grade class choices. Parents/Guardians will receive an invitation to attend in-person, virtually or via phone conference.
Progress Reports
Progress Reports will be available in PowerSchool Tuesday, February 13th.
Field Trips
Our seventh graders will be participating in a fine arts field trip Friday, February 9th, and some visual arts students have a field trip Thursday, February 15th.
Scan Receipts
Download the app to scan Box Tops receipts toward Rucker's collection goal. If you'd rather not download the app, you can send your receipts to the library with your student so we can scan them for you.
Nominations still open for both categories
A new app for LCSD that includes Rucker is now available.
We're thrilled to announce the new app for all Lancaster County Schools, including Rucker! To
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3QjahX5
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/40iRS1o