RAM News
October 2019 (vol. 18, issue 2)
Veterans Visit Rucker
As a culminating activity for our schoolwide read of Restart, our students met veterans who visited their classrooms for video interviews. Students then began editing the videos to share with other students. We want to thank our veteran visitors for this special day!
There will be no school for students Monday, October 14th. We have a professional development day scheduled.
The eighth grade trip to LHS will be Tuesday, October 1st.
Our Parent Teacher Organization and School Improvement Council will meet Monday, October 21st in the library at 5:30 p.m.
Report cards go home Tuesday, October 29th.
Completed Read Your Way to the Big Game reading logs are due in the library by Thursday, October 31st at 3:20 pm. Participating students are eligible for our tailgate event and will be entered in the drawing for free tickets to the game.
Volleyball Events
- Wednesday, October 2nd vs. McBee*
- Thursday, October 3rd @ Andrew Jackson Middle*
- Tuesday, October 8th vs. South Middle School*
- Wednesday, October 9th vs. Lewisville Middle School*
*All games typically start at 5:30pm; home games are played in Rucker's gym.
Football Events
- Thursday, October 10th @ Andrew Jackson*
- Thursday, October 17th @ Chester*
- Wednesday, October 24th @ Lewisville*
- Wednesday, October 30th vs. South*
*All games typically start at 5:30pm; home games are played at Lancaster Memorial Stadium.
School Pictures
Make-up pictures will be taken Wednesday, October 30th. More information about retakes will be sent home before the event.
Trip to Charleston
Eighth graders will travel to Charleston, SC Tuesday, November 26th.
Payments are due:
- October 4th ($50)
- November 1st ($45)
Student Council Meeting
Student Council will meet Tuesday, October 8th from 7:30-7:55 in room #427
Make-Up Pics & Yearbooks
Make-up pictures will be taken Wednesday, October 30th. More information about retakes will be sent home before the event.
Yearbooks are $30 until October 1, 2019. After this date, the price will increase to $35. Please send all yearbook money to Mrs. Hudson (art) in room 323. Remember that all personal checks must now include an address, phone number and driver’s license #s. These can be written on if not printed on the check.
Yearbook Ad flyers for 8th grade parents are also available in Homebase or in the main office.
Personal Checks
Remember that all personal checks must now include an address, phone number and driver’s license #’s. These can be written on if not printed on the check.
Box Tops for Education
There's now a phone app that can be used to immediately scan in Box Tops toward Rucker's collection goal. Download the app today or continue to clip and save Box Tops and send them to the school library with your student. See the video below for more information.
