Mark your calendars!! "The Little Mermaid Jr." presented by the RBMS Chorus!! Thursday and Friday, March 9 and 10, at 4:00pm and 7:30pm. Tickets are $5.00 each and available at the door. "Splash-o-grams" will be sold for $1.00 to send a note to your favorite cast or crew member. We can't wait to see everyone "Under the Sea"!!
Five RBMS students competed at Rock Eagle over winter break and won the 4-H LifeSmarts State Championship. Captain Pippa McKinney, Jet Johnston, Kaleb King, Preslie Parish, & Jenica Weaver did an outstanding job representing Gordon County 4-H and our school. (LifeSmarts teaches middle and high school students how to be great consumers as well as other skills to succeed in today’s marketplace while providing leadership opportunities.)
This week at The Bud.
Gordon County Schools will be closed for Winter Break from February 20-24.
Congratulations to the following people for being named teacher and staff of the month for December and January.
JANUARY
Teacher of the Month:
Russell Redd - Coach Redd might be the nicest person in the entire school! He is always willing to help and wants to see his students succeed. Coach Redd is always trying to better himself and his students in his classes by new teaching techniques and practices. Coach Redd also helps with football and is always supports RBMS athletics. Coach Redd helps make a difference in his students' lives in more ways than just teaching the curriculum.
Staff Member of the Month:
Becky Hulsey- Mrs. Hulsey has the tireless job of dealing with discipline both at school and bus issues. She does a great job and getting teacher input on what we feel the consequence should be for a student. She always has teacher's backs and is willing to listen to all issues.
DECEMBER
Teacher of the Month:
Valerie Robbins- Mrs. Robbins is a terrific middle school chorus teacher and musical director. She works tirelessly to ensure her performances are top notch and energizes all of our RBMS choral students to have a passion for musicals! Mrs. Robbins inspires her students to love and appreciate music. In December, she not only had a wonderful chorus concert, but she also started preparing for the Spring Musical and she made sure the connection teachers were ready for their "Grinch that Stole Christmas" debut. Mrs. Robbins continually reaches beyond at RBMS!
Staff of the Month:
Mr. Joe Cortazal (custodian)- Mr. Joe is always positive and friendly every afternoon if you encounter him as you're leaving for the day. He works very hard to keep our school in great shape and does so with the best attitude. Mr. Joe has stepped up when our custodial team has been lacking staff this year. Mr. Joe deserves to be recognized for Reaching Beyond at RBMS!
Look what's happening at The Bud this week!
If you are you the parent of an 8th grader and you missed the SHS Registration Meeting which was held on February 9, follow the link to view a copy of the PowerPoint that was discussed.
https://5il.co/1p2cd
It's National School Counselor Week. We are so thankful for the work our two do every day!
On Tuesday, February 7, 8th Grade students from RBMS had the opportunity to tour Sonoraville High School and the Career Academy. Students were able to hear about all of the electives that are offered in high school and ask questions in preparation for class registration next week. A special thank you to Stephen Williams and Belmont Baptist Church for hosting the entire 8th grade for a pizza lunch!
GORDON COUNTY SCHOOLS RECEIVES VISION AWARD
(CALHOUN, GEORGIA) – The Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL) has recognized Gordon County Schools as a recipient of the 2022-2023 GAEL Vision Award. The Vision Award is presented to school districts in five categories based upon their commitment to encouraging and supporting teachers, principals, and district office staff in professional learning. “Learning is a lifelong process. In order for us to do the best for our students, we all must continue to grow professionally. For this reason, Gordon County Schools places an emphasis on professional learning opportunities for all of our staff members," says Dr. Kimberly Fraker, Superintendent. The Vision Award was presented during the GAEL Winter Conference, January 22-24, in Athens.
Pictured on behalf of the system are Gordon County Schools’ principals: Amy Beason, Kelly Rampy, Shelly Allen, Debra Brock, Sket Angland, Monica Holt, Rebecca Champion, Amy Stewart, Justin Timms, and Tara Green. Not pictured- Brian Hall.
Parents: Check out the Helping Students Learn Newsletter for March. https://www.gcbe.org/o/rbms/page/parent-family-engagement-newsletter
8th Grade Parent Meeting
Thursday, February 9, 2023
6:30 PM
There will be a short presentation on what 9th grade will look like for your student and what electives are available. Students will also have a chance to talk to the elective teachers and get a feel for what their class is about. See you there!
Gordon County School's Nutrition Department does a great job feeding our students each and every day! Check out their latest newsletter!
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2487/GCS/2733202/Newsletter_Winter_2023_Vol_3_Issue_3.pdf
RBMS students represented Gordon County Schools at the NWGA Area Technology Competition held at Georgia Highlands campus in Rome on Friday, January 27th. Paityn Goldston, Ellie Wofford, Keegan Angel, Chloe Renner, Lucca McDougle, Kirsten Culvey, Lilly Friday, Madison Ensley, Ashlyn Martinez, Angelina Jasso, Sky Mahon, Kaleb King, and Benjamin Billera all represented RBMS very well in different categories of the competition. Lucca McDougle won 1st in Animation in the 7th/8th grade category and will advance to state. Kirsten Culvey and Lilly Friday worked as a team and placed 1st as well in the Graphic Design category and will advance to state. Congratulations goes out to all of these students for working so hard on their projects and for representing our school district!
Events of the week at RBMS.
PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT TIP OF THE WEEK: Use real world examples to teach math at home.
Point out ways that people use math every day to pay bills, balance their checkbooks, figure out their net earnings, make change, and tip at restaurants. Involve older children in projects that incorporate geometric and algebraic concepts like planting a garden, building a bookshelf, or figuring how long it will take to drive to your family vacation destination.
Visit www.gcbe.org/pfe to learn more about GCS Parent & Family Engagement today.
#GoCoSchools #GETGCS #OneBIGFamily
Parents: Do you need some fun ideas for family engagement this winter? If so, check out the attached flyer!
Check out what is happening at The Bud this week!
Congratulations to 6th grader, Ni Cuai, for representing RBMS at the 2023 District Spelling Bee! We are proud of you! Ni is shown with Gordon Co. Schools Superintendent, Dr. Kimberly Fraker.
Congratulations to the Red Bud Middle School Young GA Author Winners for 2023! The student entries will move to the system level competition later this month.
Grade level winners are:
6th Grade: Lucille Billera
7th Grade: Brexton Camp
8th Grade: Pippa McKinney
