The Raptor Report February 22, 2021
All Things Rushing!
Principal's Message!
I am look forward to seeing everyone on Monday, February 22! I also want to let you all know that we are aware that many of our families may have been impacted by the unprecedented weather and we want to help in any way possible. Please reach out with any continuing struggles and challenges. We are here to help so please, again, do not hesitate to reach out to me as needed!
Thank you for your continued support and, as I have said, with GRACE, GRATITUDE, and KINDNESS, we can resolve any issue and move forward for the success of our students at Rushing Middle School, GO RAPTORS!
Sincerely,
Danielle Wallace
Black History Month Spotlight!
Robert Sengstacke Abbott (1870 - 1940)
Ethel Waters (1896 - 1977)
Gwendolyn Brooks (1917 - 2000)
Instructional Technology Survey Time!
It's time for our yearly instructional technology survey! Please take 5 minutes to help your child's school make technology decisions. This is an anonymous survey regarding your technology use. It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Your answers are very important! They will help your child's school choose the right technology for their classrooms. There are no right or wrong answers. Everyone will have a different set of answers to these questions, depending on his/her different experiences. The survey does not officially open until Monday, February 22, 2021 at 8am. Thank you for your time and ideas!
Parent Survey Link: http://www.bbyt.es/QF3AP
Hope Squad Happenings!
Band and Orchestra News!
High School Talonette and Cheer Tryout Information!
Rushing Royals Tryouts!
Updated Rushing Cheer Tryout Information!
Middle School Cafeteria Highlights
PTO Update!
Happy Saturday,
I hope everyone is staying warm. Here is what we have planned for next week.
Thursday 2/18 PTO General Meeting 9:00am Belclair model home in Windsong Ranch
Friday 2/19 Spirt Day Chick-fil-a Windsong Ranch. Mention Rushing Middle School PTO
We will also be dropping off the treats for the students to be handed out in 2nd period.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Kristin Meier
Counselor Update!
If your child is currently a 5th grader, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Finch and Mrs. Wallace will be speaking to them this week about middle school and course selections. We will be visiting Windsong on 2/24, Stuber on 2/25, and Boyer on 2/26. We are excited about meeting our newest Raptors!
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s counselor.
Current 7th graders: Ms. Eckert, tneckert@prosper-isd.net
Current 6th graders: Mrs. Harrell, ccharrell@prosper-isd.net
Current 5th graders: Mrs. Jones, sbjones@prosper-isd.net
Have a wonderful week!
Library News!
Yearbook and Portrait Information!
If your student missed the school portrait days, either due to sickness, quarantine, or virtual learning, we still want them to be represented in the yearbook.
Please click the link below to share a head and shoulders photo of your student, with a neutral or blank background if possible. See the example below to see what that means:
The site to upload your images is here:
https://images.jostens.com/415468976
NOTE: When you upload your photo files or scans, please choose the highest resolution you have. The bigger the files, the bigger we can use them in the book!
Also, please change the file name to reflect your student's name and grade level, such as abbiesmith7.
Thank you all so much!!!
Rushing Club Information!
Tutoring Schedule!
COVID Screening Questions!
Athletics!
Tennis Schedule!
Track and Field Schedule!
Student Handbook Information!
Wear Yellow Wednesdays!
"Be Kind" T-Shirts - Order Yours Today
Hope Squad has organized "Be Kind" yellow T-Shirts as a symbol to simply be kind to one another, which is why you often see yellow shirts and apparel throughout our district on every Wednesday of each month. This stems from supporting the cause of suicide awareness and prevention. This year we have two shirt options for you to choose from and purchase through myschoolbucks for $10. Orders will be placed monthly and delivered to your child's campus.
Please log into your "MySchoolBucks" account to order your t-shirt. The shirt will be delivered to your child's campus.
Upcoming Dates!
FEBRUARY
2/23 ..... Course Selection for Middle School starts
2/24 ..... Windsong, Visit 5th graders
2/25 ..... Stuber, Visit 5th graders
2/26 ..... Boyer, Visit 5th graders
MARCH
3/5 ..... End of 3rd nine weeks
3/8-3/12 ..... Spring Break
Rushing Middle School
Email: dlwallace@prosper-isd.net
Website: https://www.prosper-isd.net/Rushing
Location: 3080 Fishtrap Road, Prosper, TX, USA
Phone: (469) 219-2370
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RushingMS
Twitter: @ProsperRushing