The NC Computer Skills Test by Dov Rosenberg, Testing Coordinator
Added: 11/19/08 8:23 AM This Friday, November 21 and Monday, November 24, all 8th graders will take the NC Computer Skills Test. The state of North Carolina requires that all 8th grade students take this test in order to assess their abilities with respect to computer terminology, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, computer ethics, and telecommunications. Students must pass this test in order to graduate from high school. For help and practice with the NC Computer Skills Test please take a look at our helpful resources and then check out the Standardized Testing Page for other pertinent info. I've been working hard to ensure our students' success but there's a few things you can do to help your child be successful, too!
- Talk with them about any anxieties they may be experiencing
- Take a look at the Computer Skills Test resources on our website
- Don't schedule any doctor or dentist appointments for the morning of the test - Make sure they do not miss school on any testing days - Make sure they get a good night's sleep
- Provide them with a healthy breakfast
- Make sure that they arrive at school on time
- Smile and give encouragement!
We are also in need of parent support. In order to administer any state test, we need a proctor for each testing room during each testing session. Please take a look at the table below and let me know if you are able to help us out during any of the time slots. Proctors will not have to do anything but hang out with the teacher and students who are testing.
COMPUTER TEST
PARENT PROCTORS
Room #
Shift
11/24
111
8-10am
S. Faulkner
10-12pm
S. Faulkner
112
8-10am
L. George
10-12pm
8th Gr. Parent Night at Jordan Added: 11/6/08 1:13 PM
Parent of 8th graders are invited to Jordan for a Parent Night on Tuesday, December 2 at 6:30pm in the auditorium to meet 9th grade counselors, academy teachers, and administrators. If you would like more information, please email Elizabeth Gordon at elizabeth.gordon@dpsnc.net or call 560-3912 x 12233 or email Spencer Hawkins at spencer.hawkins@dpsnc.net or call 560-3912 x 12287.
All American Achievers
by Kelly Stevens, SS Dept. Chair Added: 10/28/08 1:12 PM
Introducing the McDonald's All American Achievers program. It's easy to participate. Students write an essay celebrating their own achievements in and out of the classroom and teachers submit the essays for judging. Two outstanding students nationwide (one 7th grader and one 8th grader) will each win the grand prize: $500 and a new laptop computer. 98 Finalists (49 in each grade) will each win $250. If one of our students is a grand prize winner, their teacher wins $500 and our school wins an additional $2,000! Entries will be accepted until Monday, December 8. Please contact them at McDachievers@tmsw.com if you have questions or visit their website to download all the materials students need to guide their essay writing.
Disney Trip
by Renada Cammon, Band Director Added: 8/12/08 2:35 PM
Attention parents of 7th and 8th grade band, chorus, and strings students! We are already in the planning stages for our 2009 Florida trip. The dates are Tuesday, March 31 to Sunday, April 5. We are currently scheduled to visit Disney's Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Epcot Center, Universal Studios, and Islands of Adventure. We will be staying at the Royal Plaza Hotel located in Downtown Disney. Parents who are interested in being a chaperone on our trip must have a completed and cleared Durham Public Schools volunteer form on file. Please view the official Disney Trip Parent Letter for more information. Cool Cash by Cathy Leonardi, PTA Coool Cash Coordinator Added: 10/1/08 1:03 PM Groceries
If you shop at Kroger, Food Lion, or Harris Teeter please relink your shopper's card at the store's service desk for Rogers Herr. You should do this with your Target credit card, too! Kroger is just a little more difficult because you have to print out this letter and bring it to them.
Box Tops “Box Tops for Education” is a program sponsored by General Mills. Just collect the box tops on products such as General Mills cereals, Pilsbury refrigerated items, Hamburger Helper, Green Giant frozen veggies, Betty Crocker mixes, Huggies diapers, Ziploc bags, Scott paper products, and Hefty bags.
Labels Many Campbell products such as their soups, Goldfish and juices have a “Labels for Education” sign that we are collecting. On most products this includes the UPC symbol—the barcode. Tyson product labels with the Project A+ symbol are also being collected.
Milk Harris Teeter will give us five cents for each HT milk cap that we collect!
Cans For Candy by Alli Criscenzo, 8th Grade Student
Added: 11/2108 9:12 AM The National Junior Honor Society is collecting cans for the Salvation Army. Bring in a bag of 4 or more cans by Tuesday, November 25, and get a piece of candy! We are collecting them from 7-7:20 AM in the lobby outside the main office.
Upcoming Concert Events by Renada Cammon, Band Teacher
Added: 11/1908 1:48 PM Please be aware of our upcoming December concert events.
Tuesday, December 2, 6:30pm – All strings, 6th grade chorus, and 6th grade band will perform in the auditorium. Proper concert attire is required. Be at school by 6pm.
Wednesday, December 10, 6:30pm – 7th and 8th grade chorus, 8th grade band, and jazz band will perform in the auditorium. Proper concert attire is required. Be at school by 6pm.
Thursday, December 11, 6:30pm – The 7th grade band will perform in the auditorium. Proper concert attire is required. Be at school by 6pm. School Tours at Jordan High Updated: 11/19/08 8:13 AM
School Tours at Jordan High School will take place on Tuesday, December 2, and December 9. Tours will begin in the Media Center at 9:30am and last 45 minutes. Pre-registration is not required.
Reflections by Joanne Andrews, Art Teacher
Added: 10/0108 1:46 PM The PTA Reflections Program is an arts recognition and achievement program for students. This year's theme is "Wow!" and the deadline for submissions is the first week in December. Participation in the Reflections Program is a great way for students to explore and learn about various art forms! Creating art is a valuable learning process that challenges students to use their critical thinking skills as well as their creative talents to create art that supports a specific theme. For more information, please take a look at our Reflections Website.
RHMS Newsletter: The Ram Page by Darleene Heath, PTA Ram Page Editor Updated: 10/15/08 10:46 AM The latest edition of the Ram Page is here! Please download it now! Remember that this year hard copies will not be distributed but a few will be made available in the main office. Instead, newsletters will be posted to this website and you can be notified when this happens by signing up for weekly updates (see below). You may download this quarter's issue of the Ram Page here. You can also view last quarter's Ram Page here. Join our green effort and read the newsletter on the web. We will save paper, funds and time!
Submission Deadlines
Quarter 3
Dec. 29
Quarter 4
Mar. 1
Volunteering at RHMS by Rob Lamme, PTA Co-Vice President Added: 8/12/08 2:35 PM I know that most parents out there really want to help their child's school, but what I hear most from parents is that they have no idea how. I recently sent out an email to teachers to find out what they most need. The list is loooong! Please view the complete list here. To volunteer – or add ideas to this list, please contact your child's teacher or send me an email at rob_lamme@yahoo.com.
Get Weekly RHMS Updates! by Dov Rosenberg, Webmaster Added: 8/23/07 12:29 PM Wouldn't you love to always know exactly what is going on at your school? All you have to do is sign up for weekly updates from me! Just click here, enter your email address, then check your email and click the link in the confirmation email that you'll get from Yahoo! That's it! Why not do it now!
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