September 2023 (vol. 22, issue 1)

School Closed for Labor Day Holiday

Monday, September 4th

Families should fill out this form to indicate they've read the Learning magazine.

Click to read a Welcome Back Letter from our Principal, Dr. Michelle Crosby.

Learning2023.pdf

Make Plans to Attend

You're Invited

You and your student(s) are invited to attend September 7th starting @ 5:30pm for our Walk-a-Night event. Families officially meet teachers, experience the student's schedule by visiting each classroom in a mock-day, and learn important expectations and policies from each place you walk in the building.

Volleyball Events

Tues., Sept. 5th @ Lewisville
Wed., Sept. 6th vs. York Prep (6pm)
Tues., Sept. 12th @ Buford
Thurs., Sept. 14th @ South
Tues., Sept. 19th vs. AJ
Thurs., Sept. 21st vs. Lewisville
Tues., Sept. 26th @ York Prep (@ 6pm)
Thurs., Sept. 28th vs. Buford

All games start at 5:30 pm unless noted; home games are in Rucker's gym.

Football Events

Wed., Sept. 13th @ Great Falls
Thurs., Sept. 21st @ AJ
Wed., Sept. 27th @ Lewisville

All games start at 5:30pm; home games are played at Lancaster Memorial Stadium.

Clear Bag Policy

All spectators entering a district home sporting event and other designated school events will be permitted to carry one large clear bag.

LCSD Clear Bag Policy (English)

LCSD Clear Bag Policy (Spanish)

Take Note

Chromebook Protection Plan Due Soon

Families interested in purchasing the $30 Chromebook protection plan for this school year should do so by September 29, 2023. The fee can be paid by cash, check (please include your telephone number and driver license number on the check), or credit card (please come by the school to pay with a credit card). Cash or checks should be brought by the school library.

Families are also reminded that chromebooks should be charged each night so students arrive at school with a ready-to-use device.

Student Handbook & Dress Code

Please refer to the detailed list of appropriate clothing (p. 8-9 of the Student Handbook in English & Spanish). If you have any questions or concerns please talk to an administrator.

Attendance

Remember that students must be in homebase by 8:30am or the student will be considered tardy and have to be signed in to the office by an adult.

Any student needing early dismissal must be signed-out before 2:45pm. Any student needing to be dismissed after 2:45pm will need to wait until the end of the day at 3:30pm.

Also, when students are absent, families should send excuses with students on their next day of school.

Upcoming Testing & Progress Reports

Benchmark testing for English language arts and math will be held September 12th-13th.

Progress Reports will reflect grades in Powerschool as of Thursday, September 21st.

Box Tops for Education

Download the app today to scan your grocery receipts to help Rucker meet our collection goal benefiting activities in the library.

Opportunities for Students

Promise Neighborhood Extended Day Program begins a journey later in September. Families can choose students' academic enrichment sessions and their 6 week fitness and exposure micro sessions. Students will be able to earn up to $75 dollars monthly. Healthy snacks and bus transportation included. If your child needs bus transportation, please sign up here no later than August 31st.

Heart & Sole

Heart & Sole girls run club activities will begin in the middle of September on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:30-5pm. Parents must register. Our season-ending 5K will be The GOTR 5K. It will take place in downtown Rock Hill on Saturday, December 2nd.

Say Cheese

School picture day will be Wednesday, September 21st, 2023. Families can purchase packages online using this link.

Make-up pictures will be taken Thursday, November 9, 2023.

Bus Info

Bus Transportation requests are made only through the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

Login to your account here: https://lancastercsd.powerschool.com/public/
Select Forms--Select General
Complete forms 1-9 (transportation is Form 6).

The Community Eligibility Program means free lunch for all Rucker students.

Please add funds to your students' account for a la carte items. 💵 Add funds at: linqconnect.com

Water Fountains

Water fountains are installed all around the building. Students can refill any bottle with a lid to use around the building to stay hydrated throughout the day.

MUSC Vax Van

The MUSC Vax Van is scheduled to return to the district September 27th and 28th. This provides students the opportunity to receive missing vaccines required for school attendance.

Stay Informed!

Watch Rucker AM

Our students produce a new program every morning complete with lunch, birthdays, and lots of other announcements about what's going on at Rucker.

LCSD Newsletter

Read Lancaster County School District's Newsletter for even more information related to our schools. Don't miss anything.

Rucker Shout Out!

....to the Masons of District Six

The Masons of District Six opened car doors and greeted our Rucker Rams on the first day of school. We appreciated their support! Here's more coverage from CN2.

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