The Prowler

Teachers, Staff, Parents, and Students,

RHMS Administration is excited to share that our first week back after the Christmas holiday went smoothly. Teachers, staff, and students returned well-rested and ready to embrace the challenges ahead in the Spring semester. Next week will mark the conclusion of the third six-week period and the end of the first semester for the 2024-2025 school year.

We are currently organizing after-school tutorial sessions for the upcoming weeks. Starting Monday, January 13th, 7th grade students will begin tutorials for Reading and Math. These sessions are designed to reinforce key skills covered during the first semester and to fulfill requirements for accelerated instruction under HB1416. Students who did not meet the passing standard on the 2024 STAAR assessments are required to complete 15-30 hours of accelerated instruction based on their performance. Tutorials will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays for selected 7th grade students. Information for other grade levels and subjects will be shared soon. We kindly ask for your support in ensuring your child(ren) attend these recommended tutorials to help them succeed. Our dedicated teachers will continue to work closely with students across all subjects as we prepare for the upcoming STAAR assessments in April 2025.

As always, we encourage parents to prioritize daily school attendance. Our goal is to maintain a minimum attendance rate of 96% for the year, and we truly appreciate your partnership in helping us achieve this important objective.

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Monday, January 13, 202

• Carnegie Internalization 6th-8th
• Student Leadership Meeting w/ Joel Barrera 10:00 (Moreno & Flores)
• Social Studies Coaching
• 7th Grade Tutorials Reading & Math 4:15-5:15
• T-TESS Observations (Moreno)

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

• Project Love: Attitude (Grades 5-7)
• Carnegie Observations
• T-TESS Observation (Moreno)

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

• Carnegie Internalization Algebra 1 / 8th Math
• Eureka Internalization Grades 4-5 (8:30-4:00)
• Student Mentor Meeting 4:15
• 7th Grade Tutorials Reading & Math 4:15-5:15
• School Picture Retakes

Thursday, January 16, 2025

• T-TESS Observations (Moreno)
• TIL MIA PLC
• Project Love: Attitude (8th grade)
• Carnegie Observations

Friday, January 17, 2025

• End of 3rd Six Weeks
• Student Council Beach Clean-Up
• Strong Foundations Implementation 8:30-3:30
• Coaching Protocols 11:30-12:30

Saturday, January 18, 2025

• District Boys Basketball Tournament (Santa Rosa)
• Middle School All Region Try outs @ RHHS

Prior to leaving for the Christmas Holidays, our 7th grade Gear Up cohort were provided a TSTC-Harlingen campus tour. Students were provided the opportunity to explore the various programs available to them at TSTC such as Auto Collision, Precision Machining, and Mechatronics. After the tour, students were treated to lunch at Peter Piper Pizza.

The RHMS 8th grade basketball team traveled to IDEA Weslaco Pike on Thursday, January 9, 2025, for their final district game of the season. Leading the charge offensively were Ty Alaniz, Robert Adame, Roy Zepeda, and Andrew Leal. On the defensive end, Joshua De La Cruz and Nolan Villalobos delivered standout performances. With a perfect 4-0 record in district play, the Bobcats are now focused on securing the district title at the upcoming tournament on Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Santa Rosa.

The RHMS Gear Up Program hosted a Career Fair on Friday, January 10, 2025, for our 7th and 8th grade students. Presenters were encouraged to bring visual displays and hands-on materials to engage students and provide insight into various careers, fields of study, education requirements, physical demands, and other relevant information. A big thank you to Mrs. Diana Bustamante-Zavala, Ms. Norma Fitzgerald, and Mrs. Angie Walls for their collaboration in organizing and presenting such an incredible experience for our students.

A friendly reminder to all our RHMS parents...If you have not yet done so, Mr. Moreno highly encourages all parents to join the Remind App. Information regarding upcoming activities/events, The Prowler newsletter, and other important campus information is shared weekly via Remind. Here are the codes you need by grade level:

5th Grade: Text: @9cee34c To: 81010

6th Grade: Text: @ahg2db To: 81010

7th Grade: Text: @gk3dd3 To: 81010

8th Grade: Text: @mrmorenorh To: 81010

PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE REMIND CODES ARE FOR PARENTS ONLY.

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