TNReady paper/pencil testing begins tomorrow! Students will take all parts of their ELA state assessment this week.
Tuesday, April 16: ELA Subpart 1 (Writing)
Wednesday, April 17: ELA Subpart 2
Thursday, April 18: ELA Subpart 3 and 4
AS AN INCENTIVE, students will be able to earn TWO May Day tickets each testing day by utilizing the following testing strategies:
1) Be present for testing,
2) Remain attentive to the test for the assigned testing time,
3) Maintain a secure and respectful testing environment (not falling asleep during the test, not being disruptive during the test, etc.).
Students can earn up to TWELVE free May Day tickets by doing their best during testing!
Spring pictures orders are due this Wednesday, April 17! Be sure to bring your order and payment to school on this day!
Congratulations to the 31 new members of the Ripley Middle School Jr. Beta Club. The club is comprised of students who are athletes, band members, SCA members and just plain smart! Great job!
Congratulations to our 2019 Lauderdale County Teachers of the Year. Thank you to Bank of Ripley and members of the Lauderdale County Board of Education for honoring these teachers at last night board meeting.
Spring Pictures will taken tomorrow, April 3. Only those students who have payment for their picture order will be allowed to be out of dress code. Please see the attached sheet for pricing information.
Please remember that the Lace Up for Literacy 5K is this Saturday at RHS. The race begins at 9:00am. Please come out and join in on the fun. More details about the race, registration, and related events can be found here: http://www.lced.net/article/100645?org=lauderdaleschools
The ROAR/FOCUS behavior for the week of April 1, 2019, is found at the link below along with ACT vocabulary words, practice items and helpful tips. http://www.lced.net/roar
From JROTC, CAD, and health science to guinea pigs, RMS students are getting a great preview of Ripley High School opportunities today.
Bon voyage and happy trails to our students and teachers who are traveling to Washington, D.C. today! We know you will enjoy your visit to our nation's capital and that you will represent us well!
Lauderdale County 8th grade students will take part in High School Preview Day tomorrow, March 22, 2019.
The ROAR/FOCUS behavior for the week of March 18, 2019, is found at the link below along with ACT vocabulary words, practice items and helpful tips. http://www.lced.net/roar
Common Assessments are quickly approaching! Be sure to bring your materials home to study.
Friday, March 15: ELA Subpart 1(Writing) and ELA Subpart 2
Monday, March 18: ELA Subparts 3 and 4
Tuesday, March 19: Social Studies
Wednesday, March 20: Math
Thursday, March 21: Science
The RMS Math department will be hosting PI (3.14) night this Thursday, March 14 from 5:30-6:30PM!
Parents and community members will learn about:
- the increase in rigor for TN Math Standards
- the use of aligned curriculum and instructional resources to meet the expected level of rigor and achievement
- strategies and resources for at-home practice and support
There will also be a Parent vs. Student math trivia competition and the opportunity for one lucky math teacher to be PI(ed) in the face! Be sure to join us for a fun and informative night!
Remember to set your clocks FORWARD an hour this Sunday (3/10) and check your smoke detector batteries 🔋 while you’re at it! Stay safe!
The ROAR/FOCUS behavior for the week of March 11, 2019, is found at the link below along with ACT vocabulary words, practice items and helpful tips. http://www.lced.net/roar
YEARBOOK DEADLINE APPROACHING! Two weeks left for free shipping. Order by March 21. https://www.treering.com/validate?PassCode=1015052508963262
Orders from the Domino's Slice the Price fundraiser will be distributed tomorrow during school. Please check with your child to be sure that he or she received all order items.
The ROAR/FOCUS behavior for the week of March 4, 2019, is found at the link below along with ACT vocabulary words, practice items and helpful tips. http://www.lced.net/roar
There is still time to purchase the 2018-19 yearbook. Go to TreeRing at https://www.treering.com/validate?PassCode=1015052508963262
Members of the Lauderdale County Superintendent's Study Council recently spent time in our community marketing our school district's mobile app. Thanks to the council and also to the many members of our community who allowed us to place posters in their buildings. Thank you!
