Dave Estabrook, Principal Ronald Michalak, Assistant Principal Rachel Zick, Assistant Principal

October 5, 2009 Volume 3, Number 2

Students of the Month!
To help promote a safe learning
environment, Student of the Month
recognition is awarded at CSRMS. Each
month, teachers select one outstanding
student from each team. Students of the
month exemplify the Raven Claws, i.e.,
respect, responsibility and problem
solving behavior. These students help
make Rushe Middle School a safer place
to learn, and we are very proud to honor
and acknowledge their exceptional
performance.
Congrat ul at i ons t o t he fol l owi ng
Students of the Month!Andrew
Brown, Taddeus Di xon, Jeffrey
Fittipaldi, Steven Guerrero, Katelynn
Jackson, Brandon Machetto, Brittany
Martinetto-Papas, Julia Santos,Tommy
Speer, Marilyn St. Germain, Nonna
Stutzman, Andrew Talburt, Joseph
Wager.
One Book, One Community
The halls of Rushe have been taken over
by peace signs, Beatles posters, and
flowers! All of our students are listening
to their teachers read aloud Schooled
during their fourth period classes. We
will be reading five chapters each week
for the next six weeks. Along with the
reading of the book, teams will be
participating in activities to enhance the
story line of the book. We have some
special dates to help us celebrate being
one community. On October 15 and
October 29 we will be having dress up
days. Students may wear tie-dye shirts,
peace signs, etc. Keep in mind our school
dress code on these days. Our book will
end with a Pep Rally on October 29 at
Sunlake High School during our school
day.
School Advisory Council
Below are the members of this years
School Advisory Council:
Bill Lipiczky, Chairman/Parent
Kenneth Chamberlin, Vice Chairman/
Teacher
Missy Henk, Secretary/Parent
Jenny Torres, Parent
Thomas Sprague, Parent
John Turbessi, Parent
Nicole Sandifer Business/
Community
Mindy Turba, Business/
Community
John Metz, DMD - Business/
Community
Tim Blackstone, Business/
Community
Dave Estabrook, Principal
Peggy Belrose, Teacher
Richard Rieffer, Teacher
Kelly Floyd, Teacher
Dawn Gilliland, Reading Specialist
David Holmes, Teacher
Teresa Warner, School Related
Personnel
TBA, Student
During the last meeting, the School
Advisory Council approved the School
I mp r o v e me n t Pl a n a n d Sc h o o l
Recognition Plan (A+ Funds). The next
meeting is Thursday, October 22, at 4:00
p.m.
From your School Nurse!!
Sixth Grade Screening
Sixth Grade Health Screenings will be
held on October 22. As required by the
state, we will screen for vision, height,
weight and BMI. If you do not wish to
have your child screened, please inform
the school in writing by October 15. If
you have questions, please call Ms.
Arment , School Nurse at 813
346-1205.
Out of Field Teaching
Assignments
Individuals who are teaching out-of-field
are certified in at least one area and are
qualified to teach, but may need additional
course work to add a coverage to their
certificate. The following teachers have
agreed to teach out-of-field while
compl et i ng course work: Pat ri ci a
Lindgren-Reading,
The state also requires a teacher to take
coursework/inservice towards an English
to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
endorsement, when the teacher is the
primary language arts provider and/or
Principals Message
The 2009-2010 school year expectations are set very high for all students and staff. Our School Improvement Plan promotes quality
instructional opportunities for all students. Our goals include: increasing grade level proficiency in reading, math, writing, and science;
reducing disciplinary situations involving verbal and physical aggression; and decreasing the rate of failing grades. If you wish to obtain a
copy of the Rushe School Improvement Plan, it is available in the front office.
,Joanne Hurley, School Board Member and Heather Fiorentino, Superintendent will be hosting a Strategic Plan Implementation Town Hall
Meeting at our school on October 19, at 6:00 p.m. here at Rushe Middle. This meeting will serve as an important opportunity for stakeholders
to review the progress made in implementing our District's Five Year Strategic Plan. As an active part of the review process, you will be asked
to discuss the challenges facing our schools, share your suggestions for future improvements and generate solutions that can be incorporated
into updates of the Districts Strategic Plan. It is the belief that regular re-evaluation of our progress is a vital step in laying a solid foundation
for the success of all students in Pasco County. Please join us for a very informative evening.
reading teacher for an ESOL Student. The following teachers have
agreed to work towards the ESOL endorsements: Language Arts -
Terasa Cox, Katie Foster, Scott Laney, and Kathleen McCracken.
Reading - Marilyn Denig, Ann Marie Dixon, and Catherine
Leonard.
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated during October 26 30.
Here are a few things that will be happening on campus to help
encourage students to live safe and drug-free lives. On Friday,
October 23, Tina Levene and a group of students representing
M.A.D.D. will visit the campus to speak with seventh grade
students. On October 30, Judge Pat Siracusa will speak to eighth
grade students pertaining to the legal aspect of drugs and alcohol
use. Students will learn more about the dangers of tobacco use
from Lt. Dinger. Also, during Red Ribbon Week, FFEA students
will visit Oakstead Elementary School to discuss healthy habits.
For more information on helping your child remain drug-free,
please visit the Rushe website later this month or contact Corporal
Roach or your childs counselor.
Cheerleading Sponsors
The Cheerleading Team would like to thank the following
businesses/parents for sponsoring the 2009/2010 Raven
Cheerleaders with donations: Fusion Healthcare, J & L
Investments, The Grybek Family, Iernas Heating & Cooling and
Consulting Engineering Associates.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
(IB)
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB) offers high-
achieving, high-performing students an opportunity to pursue a
rigorous program of studies during their high school years. The
academic requirements of the IB program are demanding.
However, the student with an IB diploma or certificate may be
awarded college credit and advanced standing at colleges and
universities throughout the world.
East side and central schools in Pasco County are served by the IB
Program at Land OLakes High School. Parent information nights
will be held in November and are open to the public. Applications
will be available at these meetings.
East side: Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, Centennial Middle School, 6:30
7:30 pm
Central: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, Land OLakes High School, 6:30
7:30 pm
For further information, contact Holly Rockhill, Assistant Principal
for the IB Program at (813) 794-9429, hrockhill@pasco.k12.fl.us or
Rebecca Gleaton, IB counselor at (813) 794-9418,
rbgleaton@pasco.k12.fl.us.
October Dates to Remember
Oct 01 Student Pictures
Oct 05 Volleyball Rushe @ JLMS
Oct 06 PTSA Meeting/Dinner 6 pm
Oct 08 Volleyball PVMS @ Rushe
Oct 13 Football TEWMS @ Rushe
Oct 16 No School/Students
Oct 19-23 National School Bus Week
Oct 19 Town Hall Meeting/Rushe @ 6:00 pm
Oct 20 Football Rushe @ CNMS
Oct 22 Health Screenings 6th
School Advisory Mtg 4 pm
Oct 23 Report Cards
Oct. 26 Football PVMs @ Rushe
Oct 26-31 Red Ribbon Week

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Charles S. Rushe Middle School
7227 Land O Lakes Boulevard
Land O Lakes, FL 34638
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