This week was filled with excitement at RRMS! Over 100 of our district's talented middle school students participated in the ST-ARTS auditions, showing off their skills and creativity. We also wrapped up the week with the district honor band practice and performance – an inspiring event for everyone involved!

In the spirit of fun, we dressed up in support of our favorite college teams, getting ready for the big Clemson vs. South Carolina rivalry game over the Thanksgiving break.

As a reminder, Thanksgiving break will begin on Wednesday, November 27th. We hope you enjoy this special time with your family, relax, and recharge for the weeks ahead.

Go Raiders!

#ChangeStartsWithMe!

Leader in Me Overview

The "Leader in Me" Habit #4 is Think Win-Win

Habit 4: Think Win-Win isn’t just about being nice. It’s a character-based code for human interaction and collaboration.

“In the long run, if it isn’t a win for both of us, we both lose. That’s why win-win is the only real alternative in interdependent realities.”

— Dr. Stephen R. Covey

What does it mean to THINK-WIN-WIN?

Think Win-Win is the belief that everyone can win. It's not me or you—it is both of us. It is a belief that there are enough good things for everyone; it is an abundant way of thinking. Think Win-Win is being happy for others when good things happen to them.

We are celebrating Native American Heritage to recognize the achievements and contributions of Native American champions who have inspired others to achieve success.

Please congratulate the following students for making the District Honor Band! Rawlinson Road MS hosts the honor clinic every year and it will be held in the auditorium on Friday, November 22nd at 6:00pm. Come out and listen to some of the best band students in the district!

Gabriel Collins

Dezire Cousar

Nustalya Goodman

Camille Morris

Lui Queen

Chloe Sanders

Students are learning about how genetic mutations can have beneficial and harmful effects on organisms and their survival. Students pretended to be an alien species yesterday to complete a simulation to examine how different mutations were affecting the survival of their population.

The Fall Sports Banquet, recognizing football and volleyball athletes, will be on Monday, November 25th at 6:00pm in the Raider Auditorium.

The pre-pay store is now open, but will close at 8:00am on Kona Ice Day (Tuesday, November 26th). No student will be called to the Front Office for Kona Ice money.

The District will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday from Wednesday, November 27th - Friday, November 29th. School resumes normal schedule on Monday, December 2nd.

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Rawlinson Road Middle School is hosting a Family Literacy Night on December 10 from 5-7pm. We invite you to visit this event with your family to see your students work, get some middle school knowledge and enjoy treats. There will be specialty baskets raffled off, so bring some cash to buy tickets. There will be short performances by chorus and drama students. The Book Fair will be open, and Beta Club is hosting a canned food drive. We have a petting zoo and food vendor lined up as well. Students get a BINGO card and can earn a dress down pass if they visit five of the stations.

*If you or your student would like to donate items to the raffle basket for their team, please reach out to your child's homebase teacher to get suggestions.

See you December 10th!

During our Literacy Fair, visitors will get to vote for their favorite Holiday Card Design. The winning entry will be our official RRMS Holiday Card for the 2024 season. Encourage your child to participate. Copies of the form are available in the Media Center or can be printed by downloading this PDF. Holiday Card Contest 2024.pdf

December 2-11, 8:30-2pm daily

December 10 4:30-6:30pm

Visit our website: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/rrmsraiders

The Scholastic Book Fair will open Wednesday, December 4th in the RRMS Media Center. Students will have a chance to browse the fair on Tuesday, November 26 and Monday, December 2. Sales start Wednesday, December 4th from 8:30-2pm daily. Cash, checks, credit cards and Apple Pay/Cash App will be accepted. On Family Literacy Night, December 10, sales will be credit card and digital payments only.

If you can't come to the fair, please consider shopping online, just visit the RRMS website for the link.

All sales support the RRMS Media Center activities and reading challenges.

Dental Access Carolina mobile van will be at Rawlinson Road Middle School on December 13, 2024 to complete routine hygiene for students who completed and returned consent forms. Please call the school nurse if you have any questions.

The Rawlinson Road Middle School Chapter of the National Beta Club will be inviting new members to join in January 2025. Membership is based first on academics, requiring a 3.5 GPA at the end of 1st semester. Behavior is then reviewed as no student can hold membership if they have out-of-school suspension. If your child has made As and Bs so far this semester, there is a good chance you'll see an invitation in the mail. Talk to your student about the advantages of Beta Club Membership. Check out our by-laws and the National Beta Club website.

• School Start Time: 8:15 a.m. Supervision begins at 7:45 a.m.
• Drop-Off Location: Car riders should be dropped off at the back of the school.
• Student Supervision: Staff will assist students from buses and cars to their grade-level hallways.
• Afternoon Dismissal: Please let your child know whether they will be a car rider or bus rider in the afternoon so we can direct them accordingly. Do not park in the Northwestern parking lot (near the baseball field) to wait for RRMS students.
• Cell Phones: No cell phones allowed during the school day. Students are not allowed to record or take pictures on school grounds, including the bus.

Upcoming Events:

November 22nd - District Honor Band Concert

November 25th - Fall Sports Banquet

November 26th - Kona Ice during lunches

November 27th - 29th - Thanksgiving Holidays

December 2nd - 11th - Scholastic Book Fair

December 3rd - Chorus Concert

December 5th - Make-up Picture Day

December 6th - Dance Showcase

December 10th - Winter Family Literacy Night

December 10th - String Orchestra Concert @ 7:30pm at NWHS Auditorium

December 12th - Band Concert

December 13th - Beta Club Meeting in MC @ 7:45am

December 17th - SIC Meeting

December 20th - Early Release Day

December 23rd - January 3rd - Winter Break

January 6th - First Day of Semester

January 29th - National History Day Competition

April 14th - 16th, 2025 8th Grade Washington DC trip

Email: ncauthen@rhmail.org
Website: https://www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us/rrms
Location: 2631 West Main Street, Rock Hill, SC, USA
Phone: 803-981-1500
Facebook: facebook.com/rawlinsonroadmiddle
Twitter: @RawlinsonRoadMS