November Newsletter

December 11th: Virtual Day for non-tested students

December 14th: Winter Formal

December 23rd- January 3rd: Christmas Break 🎄

FINAL EXAMS:

December 18th: 2nd, 4th, and 6th

December 19th: 3rd, 5th, and 7th

December 20th: 1st, early dismissal

Mrs. Pelfrey's class completed an activity where groups of 3 students had to work together to complete all of the steps of protein synthesis in order to build a protein like our cells do.

Spanish II classes learned about the holiday celebrated in many Hispanic countries called "Los días de Muertos." It comes on November 1st and 2nd and is an elaborate celebration of memorial to family members who have passed away. November 1st celebrates the children and the 2nd celebrates the adults. They celebrate by creating an "ofrenda" in their home that holds specific items associated with the holiday and items that were treasured by the deceased. Some examples would be toys that a child would have played with, pictures, tools that represented the occupation of the adult, favorite foods etc. They also have parades, picnics in the evening in the cemetery near the loved one's grave where they spend time singing, talking about their loved one, playing cards, and just hanging out with family and friends.

This holiday began with the influences of Aztec religion and has evolved over the years to include more Catholic emphasis and a time of remembrance.

The cheer team competed at the TSSAA State Cheer Championship on Saturday, November 16th and finished 2nd! Below is a picture from Saturday.

The members of this team are:

Annie Evans, Olivia Parnell, KayleAnn Wallace,Tinsley Walker, Jaylin Cosby, Korea Ainley, Baylynn Butler, Isabella Lajas, Avery Massengill, Lilah Sullivan, Grace Tipton, Piper Cornwell, Isabella Creasman, Ella Hicks, Lilleigh Lane, Baylee Rigsby, Loralye Wooden, Ty Masters, Zander Yeager, Elijah Anderson, Brock Cornwell, Corydon Butler, and Jaxson Skiles.

The RCHS Cheerleading coaches are Dallas and Lindy Hicks.

Emily Cathey personifies what it means to be a Running Eagle. She finished in the top -18% for all divisions at the state meet. The best of the best in the entire state! She has represented Rhea County exceptionally well on every level, and she will forever be part of the XCTF legacy!

Best Buddies participated in their annual Thanksgiving Dinner!