The Whirlwind Weekly

Another semester at RJHS is underway! We started off running and haven't slowed down yet. The Spring semester is ALWAYS so busy with athletic events, conferences, and classroom to-do's...Make sure you are following Russellville Jr. High School on Facebook! You can also check the website for updates as well! Each week these newsletters are full of information that will keep you in-the-know! Be sure to scroll all the way down to find the info you need.

We are looking forward to this semester with our Whirlwinds !

- Jessica Baldwin

Monday: 1/16/23

NO SCHOOL- MLK Holiday

Tuesday: 1/17/23

• Algebra Tutoring @ 7:25am
• Geometry Tutoring @ 7:30am
• Wrestling v. Benton
• 8/9 G/B BB: @ Greenwood

Wednesday: 1/18/23

• Algebra Tutoring @ 7:25am
• Geometry Tutoring @ 7:30am

Thursday: 1/19/22

• 8/9 G/B BB: @ Beebe

Friday: 1/20/22

• Geometry Tutoring @ 7:30am
• Quarter Whirlwind Awards- 8th grade @ 8:15 & 9th grade @ 8: 45

• Wrestling @ Bryant Tournament

Saturday: 1/21/22

Wrestling @ Bryant Tournament

January

• Kiss the Pig Pep Rally 1/23/23
• Cheer Interest Clinics 1/30 4-5 PM RJHS Gym and Dance Interest Clinics 1/30 4-5 PM at RHS Safe Room
  

February

• Symphonic Winds: State Honor Band performance at the All State Music Conference 2/17/23
  

• Book Fair 2/20/23 thru 2/23/23

• Parent/Teacher Conferences 2/23/23
• 1 Hour Early Dismissal 2/23/23
• No School 2/24/23

It is the goal of RJHS teachers and staff to keep student grades updated weekly for parents and guardians to stay aware of their child's/ children's progress throughout the semester. If you are having trouble accessing HAC (Home Access Center) you can email Jennifer Roberts for help with login credentials.

jennifer.roberts@rsdk12.net

Students that maintain an 80% average over the 3rd and 4th 9 weeks, have the option to be exempt from their semester exam. Attendance does not matter as far as exemptions go.

Students are welcome to take their exam if they would like to improve their grade. If a student is exempt and attempts to take the semester exam and they do not do well, it will not count against them.

Students have now read the first chapter of To Kill a Mockingbird and received a copy to continue to read throughout this quarter. Parents, letters were sent out at the end of last week about this unit, and we hope you are able to sign them showing your support for this unit so that your children can turn them in by this Friday, January 20th. We look forward to the study of Lee’s choices in this historical classic and are enjoying the many wonderful insights your children, as a modern audience, provide in our safe classroom discussions.

The NJHS annual Kiss the Pig Fundraiser starts Tuesday, January 17th thru Friday, January 20th! 9th Grade NJHS members will start collecting money this coming week. Students can bring coin or cash to "vote" for the staff member and student who will kiss a pig (yes, a real baby pig!) at the pep rally on Monday, January 23rd!

Students are welcome to invite their parents/guardians to come and eat lunch with them. Parents/Guardians must bring their photo ID and check in with the office to get a visitor pass, before going down to the cafeteria to eat with their child.

8th grade lunch starts at 11:11am

9th grade lunch starts at 12:04pm

Our wonderful PTO helps teachers and staff during various events each semester. They help with things like awards ceremonies, chaperoning dances, and meals for teachers during conferences. They always need volunteers to help make these events successful. If you would like to help out and become a PTO volunteer you can email Kristy Freyaldenhoven, the RJHS PTO Volunteer Coordinator.

krfrey@yahoo.com

The next volunteer opportunity is Jan 20th.

Volunteers are needed to pass out certificates at awards assembly.

See the photo below for information on the 2023-2024 Whirlwind Dance seasonal tryouts!

Any current 7th or current 8th grader is eligible to tryout.

Click on the picture to find out more info about the Whirlwind Cheer Interest Clinic!

Click on the picture to find out more info about the Whirlwind Cheer Parent Meeting!

Click the picture to find out more about the Whirlwind Cheer Mock Tryout Clinic!

See the photo below for information on the 2023-2024 Whirlwind Dance seasonal tryouts!

Any current 7th or current 8th grader is eligible to tryout.

See the photo below for information on the 2023-2024 Cyclone Dance seasonal tryouts!

Any current 9th grader is eligible to tryout.

See info below for information on this fun event from Cyclone Dance.

The RJHS affirmation chain is GROWING! It has made it way all the way down the front 9th grade hall, through the Library, and into the front 8th grade hall! Our goal is to have it stretch around the ENTIRE RJHS building by May.