HEALTH & SAFETY UPDATE - LAUDERDALE COUNTY SCHOOLS - 2-26-2020 Follow the link for more information: http://www.lced.net/article/197088?org=lauderdaleschools

Congratulations to Lauderdale County's Teachers of the Year. See the linked story for more information. http://www.lced.net/article/196424?org=lauderdaleschools

Our 5th Annual Lace Up for Literacy is just around the corner. All of the information you need for the race scheduled on April 4, 2020, can be found at the following link. http://www.lced.net/o/lauderdaleschools/browse/106813 #LauderdaleLeads

The ROAR/FOCUS behavior for the week of February 24, 2020, is found at the link below along with ACT vocabulary words, practice items and helpful tips. http://www.lced.net/roar

The ROAR/FOCUS behavior for the week of February 17, 2020, is found at the link below along with ACT vocabulary words, practice items and helpful tips. http://www.lced.net/roar

Student spotlight: RMS 8th grader Meg C. went above and beyond on an extra credit project for her English/Language Arts class. To supplement the study of WWI novel "All Quiet on the Western Front", the students were tasked with creating a detailed diagram of the German and French trenches; this is Meg’s diagram! Great job, Meg!

RELAX & READ20 with “Narcissist” or “Love Potion”! Buff City Soaps are back in time for Valentine’s Day. The Lace Up for Literacy committee is selling these amazing soaps while supplies last. Soaps are $7 each or 3 for $20. See Mrs. Carole White or Mrs. Tammy Pipkin to purchase your soaps. All proceeds benefit Lauderdale County Schools’ READ20 initiative.

The 2020-2021 Lauderdale County school calendar has been released. Download your copy from the link below! https://5il.co/cu0r

The ROAR/FOCUS behavior for the week of February 10, 2020, is found at the link below along with ACT vocabulary words, practice items and helpful tips. http://www.lced.net/roar

Another great year in getting Lauderdale Co. students signed up for the FAFSA. Thanks to the many volunteers and school employees who dedicate their time to making this happen... over 90% and counting. #LauderdaleLeads @tnAchieves

Friendly Reminder: Family/Teacher Conference tonight from 4-7pm at all Lauderdale County Schools. If you can't make it this evening, you will have another chance on Tuesday, February 11, from 4-7pm.

Ripley Middle School would like to recognize our school counselors, Mrs. Lynda Cliff and Mrs. Mindi Hearn, during National School Counseling Week! Thank you for the amazing work you do for the staff and students of RMS daily!

The iReady Snowman Challenge is underway! The grade with the most lessons passed from now through the end of February will earn an afternoon of social time. Our current standings are: 6th grade- 161 lessons passed 7th grade- 170 lessons passed 8th grade- 160 lessons passed

The ROAR/FOCUS behavior for the week of February 3, 2020, is found at the link below along with ACT vocabulary words, practice items and helpful tips. http://www.lced.net/roar

On August 24, 1920, Tennessee became the Perfect 36. That is, it became the final state needed to ratify the 19th Amendment which gave women the right to vote in America. The story of how Tennessee became the Perfect 36 was brought to life in Ms. Pipkin's library classes using the traveling history museum trunk. Using primary sources, students analyzed both sides of the fight. They took on the persona of pro and anti forces that were represented in Nashville during that long hot summer of 1920. They role played the debates and wore buttons and roses that signified their political affiliation on the issue.

The ROAR/FOCUS behavior for the week of January 27, 2020, is found at the link below along with ACT vocabulary words, practice items and helpful tips. http://www.lced.net/roar

Lauderdale County students benefit every day from the leadership and vision of our school board. Jan. 27-31 is School Board Appreciation Week in Tennessee so take time to thank these dedicated school leaders. #LauderdaleLeads @TSBA_News

The Ripley Middle Tigers are your 2020 WTAC boys basketball tournament champions! Congratulations to Coach Wright, Coleman, Morgan and all the players on a huge victory!! Next up is sectionals in Memphis! Game time and site to be determined.

CSI: Ripley Middle Edition Students in Ms. Tammy Pipkin's Excel class have been studying to be detectives by using interview techniques, gathering evidence, and analyzing clues.

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