Middle School - Gazette
Shop Classes to Host Auction
On December 15, 2008 from 6-7pm, the shop classes will hold an auction of items that have been built by our students at the middle school cafeteria. The items will include a picnic table, cedar porch swing, a metal fire pit with a grill, several Adirondack chairs, and a metal firewood rack. We will also have some other smaller items such as birdhouses.
As for the raffle, each student will be selling raffle tickets for the chance to win our main project, which is a children’s playhouse. The playhouse measures 6 ft x 8ft and will have an upstairs “loft.” A porch will be attached as well. The tickets are $3.00 each and the proceeds will go to our life skills class here at RCMS. The raffle will be drawn on the night of the auction and you don’t have to be present to win. This is a great and easy way to earn some money for our kids.
NJHS Leadership Retreat
On Friday, October 24th, NHJS students attended a leadership retreat after school. They participated in various teambuilding activities and took some time to plan some things they wish to accomplish as a group this school year. In the above picture, Taylyn Fischer makes her way through “The Maze” blindfolded as her teammates tell her which way to go.
Guest Speaker
In an assembly on Friday 17 October 2008, the 7th grade students of Royse City Middle School were introduced to a very important guest, Specialist Rena Harrison of the U.S. Army Charlie Company 101st DSTB. Specialist Harrison is the daughter of RCMS assistant principal Tina Taylor. Specialist Harrison stopped by to say hello while home on an 18 day leave from post in Bagram Afghanistan where she has been stationed for the past 8 months.
Specialist Harrison brought a message of gratitude from herself and the 800 men and women with whom she serves. These 7th grade students had written letters to Ms. Taylor’s daughter and her fellow soldiers last year in their 6th grade technology classes.
Specialist Harrison then fielded questions from the audience of 330 7th grade students. The students learned about the training and daily duties during her first 3 years in the Army. The students were eager to find out about the type of food available in Afghanistan and how everything and everyone gets there. Specialist Harrison explained to the students that even though she never saw herself as a soldier while she was in school, she is very proud of and happy with her experiences in the U.S. Army.
Student Presents Work to School Board
Brandon Caffee and Ryan Schneider proudly present their “Birdhouse Project” to the School Board. Mr. Caffee teaches Industrial Arts at the Middle School where Ryan attends the Functional Living class. Mr. Caffee plans on doing more projects with the class throughout the school year.
NJHS goes to Group Dynamix
NJHS went to Group Dynamix in Carrollton for their end of year field trip. While they were there, they participated in numerous teambuilding activities. They even got to harness up and make their way through a high ropes course. They ended their day playing some intense games of laser tag.
Superintendent Scholars
The following students made the Superintendent’s list for the first semester at Royse City Middle School. Students making the list had to have straight A’s for the first semester and no discipline referrals or tardies for the entire first semester. Making the list were Christina Barsoum, Alexander Chase, Lauren Dusek, Sydnie Erbe, Daisy Estrada, Taylyn Fisher, Jacob Glisch, Carlee Jackson, Jared Jordan, Kayla Massie, Amber Mentel, Rebecca Oldham, Chloe Richardson, Mikindzi Shanks, Justin Sherek, and Katrina Watson. Pictured with the students are Superintendent Randy Hancock, and RCMS Principal Andy Molck. We would like to thank these students for all of their hard work and efforts.
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