Rosemary Middle School
Parent Newsletter April 2024
Mission
Students' needs are the focus of all decisions.
LaTanya Goodson, Principal
Sean Berry, Assistant Principal
Rhonda Britton, Instructional Coach
A Title 1 School
Note from the Principal
Dear RMS Families,
Hard to believe it is already April and spring break has come and gone. March has flown by and the weather has been great even with little cold snaps here and there throughout the month. Hopefully spring is here and the weather will be taking a turn for the better. We sure are looking forward to warmer weather as we push towards the end of the school year.
March has been a very busy month with all kinds of great learning activities for both students and staff. We had our report card pick-up on March 27th, and parents/guardians were provided an opportunity to speak with teachers, spring break hit and now we are into April. With that being said, it is important that students continue to work hard on their academics and behave appropriately in school. As always, please take time to check your student's grades in PowerSchool. Your student's grades will be final before you know it, and it is imperative that we push hard to finish strong both academically and behaviorally ( Students who earn failing grades this quarter may be subject to retention. Students who misbehave maybe disqualified from attending school activities.)
Thank you for your continued commitment to the future of our school community and remaining "On Track" as we complete an amazing school year. Please know that your dedication and loyalty to Rosemary Middle School is the biggest reason for our success.
As always Cobra Pride,
LaTanya Goodson
Principal
April 12th - Kona Ice Truck on campus
April 23rd - SC Ready Field Writing Test
April 24th - i-Ready Spring Diagnostic Test
April 24th - 1/2 Day dismissal @ 12:00 pm
April 25th - 30th - i-Ready Spring Diagnostic Test
May 1st - Academic Award Night (Invitation Only)
Let' s Get Ready for SC Ready (State Testing)
The SC Ready testing schedule is below. Please make note of the testing dates for your student. We ask that you schedule any appointments or travel around these dates and that your student arrives before the bell, especially on these days. Our goal is 100% participation.
In preparation for SC Ready testing, please consider the following:
Released test questions are a great study tool; find them at: https://ed.sc.gov/tests/assessment-information/quick-links-for-teachers/sample-items-sc-ready-and-eocep/
Make sure your student is well-rested on the day of the test.
The tests will begin soon after the bell rings at 8:30 am. Please be punctual.
Make sure your child has a nutritious breakfast. Breakfast will still be served at school.
SC Ready Schedule for 2024
May 8- ELA Day 1
May 9- ELA Day 2
May 14- Math
May 15- Science (6th grade only)
8th Grade Promotion Information
Our annual promotion ceremony has been scheduled for Friday, May 24, 2024 at 9:00 am in the school's gymnasium. The doors will open at 8:30 am.
Due to seating capacity regulations, students will receive 6 tickets for their guests to attend the ceremony. The tickets will be given to the students on Wednesday, May 22nd. If preferred, parents may pick up their students' tickets. No lost or stolen tickets will be replaced.
Special seating for elderly guest will be available.
Girls Attire:
Girls should dress in all white or black dresses or white blouses and black skirts/pants
Dress shoes
NO floral, plaid or other prints are acceptable.
Boys Attire
Boys should dress in white shirts, black pants and solid black ties/solid bow ties. NO floral prints, plaid or other print ties are acceptable.
Black shoes
All Rosemary Middle School families are asked to complete the School Climate Survey. If you haven't had a change, below are the instructions on how to access the survey.
Key Staff Email Addresses
LaTanya Goodson, Principal
Sean Berry, Asst. Principal
Gabrielle Chandler, Guidance Counselor
Linda Shaw, Guidance Counselor
Mary Syler, Media Specialist & School Technology Troubleshooter
Anthony Holmes, Parent Facilitator