THE WEEKLY LION UPDATE

It is really hard to believe how fast these weeks are going by. Next Monday is Labor Day so no school on Monday. I guess we will just have to treat Tuesday like a Monday!!!!! We have had many things going on her at RCHS. One big thing was the FFA Kickoff. We had 88 kids attend and they had a blast! We have two new faces of Rushville FFA, Sami DeLey and Karley Yeager. They are really bringing the energy and I look for great things to happen this year in FFA. Fall sports are well under way and I love watching our kids compete. This has been another week to add to the great start we have had this year. As compared to last year at the end of August our attendance is up by 2% and our discipline is down by 39 referrals. Let's keep this momentum going and remember next Tuesday is like Monday so It's Almost Tuesday Monday!!!!

On Wednesday evening 88 Rushville FFA members attended Chapter Kickoff at Mahoning Valley Service Camp!!! Members spent their evenings kayaking, canoeing, using the mud slide, and playing games. This was a great turnout and a wonderful start to FFA this year!

Cassia Sherwood - Shout out to Diane Personett for being so thoughtful and including one of my students in a special way. She walked back into SRT, announcing to her classmates, "Guys, I just had the best surprise of my entire life!"

James Allen - Shout Out: Julie Wainwright thanks for always being willing to lend a hand. Your positive attitude is contagious.

Richard Tracy - Shout out to Brody, Lukas, Nate, Paul and Wyatt; you guys make it fun for me to teach because of your enthusiasm and willingness to work as a team!

Sami DeLey - Shout out to my co-teacher, Karley Yager! When things get overwhelming, she is always there to ask "how can I help?" I'm proud of her for juggling middle school classes, high school classes and also helping with everything FFA. She makes coming to work so fun and I feel so lucky that I get to work with her!

Rachel Monk - Shout out to Cain Signs and Mr. Cook for the beautiful new signs in the Learning Commons!! So much easier for our students to find the books they want!

Rachel Monk - Shout out to Dr. Jennie Nahlik! She is doing a fantastic job as the Curriculum Coordinator. Jennie has been so helpful with requests I have given her. She is very thorough and responsive despite her servicing all of the district. You're doing a fantastic job!

Nan Scanlan - Shout out to Elizabeth Meek for her support, for being a sounding board, and her advice.

Nan Scanlan - Shout out to Amber Long for basically keeping me on task and making sure I am organized.

Nan Scanlan - Shout out to Brett Smith and his classes for helping with the Food Pantry when the food is delivered.

Nan Scanlan - Shout out to the English Department for making me feel at ease when walking in their hallways. English is not my jive and I break out into a sweat when I even get close to an English classroom.

Collin McCartt - Shout out to our new CTE teachers Joe Jarman, Richard Tracy, and Bill Hufford! They are doing an amazing job at getting our new programs off the ground and creating excitement with our students!

Bryan Hummel - My students recommend Jennifer Teague just for being great

Brittney Corum - Shout out to Anne Rosario and the climate committee who put together a great spread for celebrating 10% into the school year. You all are awesome and a great encouragement.

Beth Williams - Shout out to everyone trying to adjust to the new SRT system, especially those of us who've been around since its inception. It's a big change after all these years, but we can do this!

Melissa Winkler - Shout out to Kerry Brown and Grant Peters for getting us through this transition period with transportation!

Melissa Winkler - Shout out to Anne Marie Rosario. She is always there to help the athletic department in a bind. She also rocks our school with leading our Climate Committee.

Brad Lawler - SHOUT OUT to the SPED Department!!! Thank you for all your help with our students!! We all appreciate what you all do!!

Brad Lawler - SHOUT OUT to the Resource Room Staff!!! You are doing a wonderful job helping our students who need it get their work done!! Great Job!!!

Joni Fennimore - Shout out to Anne Marie Rosario for arranging for the 2010 celebration treats today!

Joni Fennimore - Shout out to the T.R. and Heather Campbell and the BAND for the delicious tenderloin dinner last Friday night before the football game! Thank you to everyone that helped in the event!

Mrs. Durand took her physics class outside to measure the speed of sound. They did 10 trials from 70 meters then 10 from 100 meters. I did learn that weather has a lot to do with the speed of sound.

Mr. Tracy is off to a great start in our new Fire and Rescue program. These kids have been learning a lot. They were putting on gear looking for any defects and then discussing cleaning the gear.

NEW FROM SCHOOLHOUSE: Free SAT Bootcamps and Other College Access Resources

Schoolhouse has officially opened registration for a free SAT Bootcamp for the Saturday, October 5, SAT. Students can sign up now through Wednesday, September 4. Students participating in the four-week SAT Bootcamp receive guidance from a peer tutor familiar with the SAT and has a verified score in the 95th percentile. On average, participants increase their SAT scores by 40 to 55 points. Create a free account to sign up. New college admissions workshops run by trained college student tutors are 100% free and will run throughout the fall, covering topics like essay writing and completing college applications.

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