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Welcome to the Ripley Middle School Newsletter! PRINCIPAL’S CORNER hope everyone has had a happy holiday season! It is hard to believe that the first semester has come and gone. In fact, your student’s report card came home this week. On the tech side, RMS finally launched its new website! Please let us know if you have any problems with the site or if you notice any errors: ripleymiddleschool.wordpress.com. Our news casts are also on Canvas and will be a link on the new website. If you go to the #Viking home page you will find them there. Special thanks goes to Mrs. Carpenter and the news crew for their hard work and dedication! Our students of the month for December are: 6 th 7 th 8 th Alex Guo Toryn Scholl Amberly Smith Phala Francis Joey Wolfe Taylor Moore Carter Hall Shawn McDade Bryce Gibson Kaylee Donohew Eva Eshenaur Dalton Rhodes Jacob Edwards Starr Wilinson Edwin Stover The spotlight on our faculty goes to 6 th grade teacher Mrs. Spangler for implementing innovative strategies in the classroom, to 7 th grade teacher Mrs. Downs for taking care of all the benchmark testing for the grade level, to 8 th grade teacher Mrs. Clark for organizing the spelling bee, to Related Arts teachers Mr. Casto and Mr. Smith for their flexibility during the holiday season and their tenacity when it comes to keeping our students fit and active, and to Special Education teacher Mrs. Parks for assisting in testing. EXXON MOBIL ALLIANCE GRANT ipley Middle School is participating in Exxon Mobil’s Educational Alliance program for a grant to help pay for the math and science departments at the school. Exxon Mobil has a long history of supporting educational programs, like Educational Alliance, that focus on improvements in these areas from pre school to higher education. Exxon believes it is fundamentally important to encourage the next generation to pursue studies and careers in fields involving math and science. As a thank you to Exxon Mobil we are placing a poster in the hallway by the main office. The amount we received for funding was $500. I R #VIKING VOLUME 1 | ISSUE 6 January 2017 DATES FOR JANUARY: 2 nd Semester begins 3 rd Natural Helpers Meet 5 th Report Cards go home 10 th MLK Day, No School 16 th Group Pictures 17 th PAC Meeting 19 th Dance 27 th HOME BASKETBALL GAMES GIRLS: Jan 2 ND Spencer Jan 4 th Ravenswood Jan 9 th Winfield Jan 11 th Pt. Pleasant Jan 16 th Ritchie Jan 25 th Hurricane BOYS: Jan 5 th Hurricane Jan 10 th Ravenswood Jan 12 th Winfield Jan 17 th Pt. Pleasant Jan 24 th Logan

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Welcome  to  the  Ripley  Middle  School  Newsletter!

PRINCIPAL’S  CORNER  

 hope  everyone  has  had  a  happy  holiday  season!  It  is  hard  to  believe  that  the  first  semester  has  come  and  gone.            In  fact,  your  student’s  report  card  came  home  this  week.      On  the  tech  side,  RMS  finally  launched  its  new  website!  Please  let  us  know  if  you  

have  any  problems  with  the  site  or  if  you  notice  any  errors:  ripleymiddleschool.wordpress.com.    Our  news  casts  are  also  on  Canvas  and  will  be  a  link  on  the  new  website.  If  you  go  to  the  #Viking  home  page  you  will  find  them  there.    Special  thanks  goes  to  Mrs.  Carpenter  and  the  news  crew  for  their  hard  work  and  dedication!  

Our  students  of  the  month  for  December  are:  

6th           7th           8th  Alex  Guo       Toryn  Scholl       Amberly  Smith  Phala  Francis       Joey  Wolfe       Taylor  Moore  Carter  Hall       Shawn  McDade       Bryce  Gibson  Kaylee  Donohew     Eva  Eshenaur       Dalton  Rhodes           Jacob  Edwards           Starr  Wilinson           Edwin  Stover    

The  spotlight  on  our  faculty  goes  to    6th  grade  teacher  Mrs.  Spangler  for  implementing  innovative  strategies  in  the  classroom,  to  7th  grade  teacher  Mrs.  Downs  for  taking  care  of  all  the    benchmark  testing  for  the  grade  level,  to  8th  grade  teacher  Mrs.  Clark  for  organizing  the  spelling  bee,  to  Related  Arts  teachers  Mr.  Casto  and  Mr.  Smith  for  their  flexibility  during  the  holiday  season  and  their  tenacity  when  it  comes  to  keeping  our  students  fit  and  active,  and  to  Special  Education  teacher  Mrs.  Parks  for  assisting  in  testing.    

EXXON  MOBIL  ALLIANCE  GRANT  

ipley  Middle  School  is  participating  in  Exxon  Mobil’s  Educational  Alliance  program  for  

a  grant  to  help  pay  for  the  math  and  science  departments  at  the  school.  Exxon  Mobil  has  a  long  history  of  supporting  educational  programs,  like  Educational  Alliance,  that  focus  on  improvements  in  these  areas  from  pre-­‐

school  to  higher  education.  Exxon  believes  it  is  fundamentally  important  to  encourage  the  next  generation  to  pursue  studies  and  careers  in  fields  involving  math  and  science.  As  a  thank  you  to  Exxon  Mobil  we  are  placing  a  poster  in  the  hallway  by  the  main  office.  The  amount  we  received  for  funding  was  $500.  

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January  2017  

DATES  FOR  JANUARY:  

2nd  Semester  begins   3rd  

Natural  Helpers  Meet     5th    

Report  Cards  go  home   10th  

MLK  Day,  No  School             16th    

Group  Pictures     17th      

PAC  Meeting     19th    

Dance       27th    

 

HOME  BASKETBALL  GAMES  

GIRLS:  

Jan  2ND  Spencer    

Jan  4thRavenswood    

Jan  9th  Winfield    

Jan  11th  Pt.  Pleasant    

Jan  16th  Ritchie  

Jan  25th  Hurricane    

BOYS:  

Jan  5th  Hurricane    

Jan  10th  Ravenswood    

Jan  12th  Winfield    

Jan  17th  Pt.  Pleasant    

Jan  24th  Logan    

 

 

 

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YEARBOOKS  

earbook  sales  have  begun  again  with  the  beginning  of  the  new  semester.    The  price  for  the  yearbook  is  $30.00.    To  have  the  student’s  name  digitally  printed  on  the  cover  will  be  an  additional  $5.00.    This  year  we  will  be  offering  engraved  

name  plates  for  the  yearbook.  These  will  be  an  additional  $7.00.    Please  make  your  checks  or  money  orders  payable  to  Ripley  Middle  School.    This  price  will  be  good  until  Feb.  15,  2017.    After  that  the  price  will  increase  to  $35.00  plus  the  additional  charge  for  a  name.  

RMS  STARS  

 

 

ackson  County  (WV)  Hunting  Heroes  is  an  annual  deer  hunt  for  wounded  veterans  held  at  the  Parchment  Valley  Baptist  Conference  Center  during  the  first  week  of  December.  The  program  works  with  

military  bases  from  across  the  region  to  invite  wounded  veterans  to  participate  in  a  muzzle  loading  deer  hunting  experience.  It  involves  veterans  from  various  eras  ranging  from  World  War  II  to  current  wars,  according  to  Frank  Miller  of  Parchment  Valley.  This  year’s  hunt  was  held  on  Dec.  8-­‐10  at  the  conference  center  and  private  land  across  the  county.  “We  expect  approximately  30  hunters,”  said  volunteer  Bob  Frame.  “There  are  60-­‐plus  volunteers  involved.”  Volunteer  Tom  White  says  the  goal  is  to  provide  a  great  hunting  experience  in  a  relaxed  atmosphere.  Everything  is  provided  from  meals  and  lodging  to  processing  the  harvested  deer.  “We  get  tremendous  support  from  the  people  in  the  county,”  White  said.  “It’s  something  that  they  really  look    

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forward  to.”    Twenty-­‐six  hunters  supported  by  their  guides  and  the  special  equipment  purchased  especially  for  the  hunt  captured  twenty-­‐seven  deer.  Ripley  High  School  FFA  members  processed  the  deer  meat  for  each  Veteran,  then  the  vacuum-­‐sealed  bags  were  placed  in  coolers  furnished  by  Toyota.    

Ripley  Middle  School  STARS,  Super  Teens  Achieving  Regional  Success,  volunteered  their  time  to  serve  behind  the  scene  in  several  ways;  sent  invitations,  making  thank  you  cards,  preparing  and  serving  food  to  our  local  Hunting  Heroes.  The  Ripley  Middle/Ripley  High  School  STARS  also  handmade  twenty-­‐seven  camouflage  scarves  for  the  Hunting  Heroes  for  Christmas  and  

bought  several  gifts  for  each  thirty  Veterans  living  in  our  two  local  nursing  homes,  Eldercare  and  Ravenswood  Care  Center.  The  STARS  program  is  a  collaboration  between  schools,  RESA  V  and  Westbrook  to  promote  behind  the  scenes  leadership.  The  Ripley  Middle  School  STARS  members  include:  Gage  

Cobb,  Ashlyn  Donohew,  Gwyneth  Gandee,  Brianna  Hudson,  Madyson  Landis,  Austin  Little,  Elijah  Miller,  Lillith  Parsons,  Chase  Pepper,  Anderson  Phillips,  Toryn  Scholl,  Emmalee  Smith,  Mary  Beth  Yost,  Ian  Juniper,  Garrett  Southall.  Ripley  High  School  STARS  include:  Kaylee  Toler,  Megan  Parsons,  Megan  Tooley,  Kaylin  Parrish,  and  Trey  Jones.  

 

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While  the  Heroes  were  in  the  field,  volunteers  including  RMS/RHS  STARS  were  preparing  food  for  their  feast.  Friday  night’s  menu  included  smoked  pork  &  chicken  and  BBQ  ribs  and  seafood  was  the  main  course  on  Saturday.  The  STARS  members  were  shown  how  to  cook,  prepare  and  serve  the  food  by  Jackson  County  Voc  Tech  Chef  Mr.  Canterbury.  Fresh  donuts  were  also  prepared  and  served  by  the  STARS  to  the  Hunting  Heroes  and  the  many  volunteers.    

COUNSELORS’  CORNER  

WHAT  DOES  A  MIDDLE  SCHOOL  COUNSELOR  DO?  

ecause  of  the  changes  that  occur  during  the  middle  school  years,  there  are  many  different  

reasons  a  student  may  talk  with  the  school  counselor.  One  reason  is  in  the  area  of  academics.  The  counselor  can  be  an  ally  with  teachers  and  parents,  help  students  establish  a  plan  for  improving,  and  provide  accountability  in  knowing  that  somebody  is  checking  on  them  regularly.  Another  subject  that  middle  school  counselors  talk  to  students  about  is  friendships.  Friendships  often  change  in  the  middle  school  years.  Sometimes  it’s  exciting  to  make  new  friends,  but  it  can  be  frustrating  when  old  friendships  change.  Add  social  media  into  the  mix  and  the  bumps  of  friendship  problems  can  quickly  become  a  rocky  road.  School  counselors  are  available  to  discuss  emotions-­‐-­‐  the  way  kids  feel  inside.  Sometimes  things  happen  that  they  have  no  control  over,  such  as  parents  getting  a  divorce  or  a  grandparent  dying,  and  the  feelings  of  sadness  are  overwhelming.  Maybe  they’re  really  angry  over  something.  Or,  sometimes  kids  just  feel  so  discouraged  they  just  want  to  give  up.  School  

counselors  can  help  when  students  are  feeling  strong  emotions  such  as  these.  So….  RMS  students,  we’re  here  to  support  YOU!  If  your  mind  is  weighed  down  with  failure,  friendships,  or  feelings,  it’s  hard  to  do  well  in  school.  Come  to  one  of  us.  We  don’t  have  magic  wands,  but  we’ve  had  a  lot  of  training  and  we  love  what  we  do.  In  fact,  we’ve  been  working  with  middle  school  students  since  before  you  were  born!  If  you  have  a  concern,  come  see  one  of  us…  we’re  here  to  help!    

COUNSELORS  IN  THE  CLASSROOMS  

January  31;  Feb.  1  –  Mr.  Hamilton  in  8  the  grade  for  Intro  to  High  School  Scheduling  

DEPARTMENT  OF  VETERAN  AFFAIRS  

On  behalf  of  the  Huntington  VA  Medical  Center  (HVAMC),  the  Community  Resource  and  Referral  Center  (CRRC)  and  all  of  the  Veterans  we  are  honored  to  serve,  please  accept  and  express  to  the  students,  faculty,  and  staff  of  Ripley  Middle  School  our  most  sincere  thanks  and  appreciation  for  their  recent  donation  of  an  assortment  of  clothing  items  and  Veteran’s  Day  Greeting  Cards  to  benefit  our  Veterans.  Also,  please  extend  a  special  thanks  Ms.  Susan  Jones  

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for  her  efforts  in  making  this  donation  a  reality.    

Donations  such  as  this  make  a  loud  and  clear  statement  of  support  and  respect  for  the  service  and  sacrifice  of  the  men  and  women  who  have  stood  to  protect  the  freedoms  we  have  come  to  enjoy  as  a  Nation.  This  donation  was  warmly  received  and  greatly  appreciated  by  our  Veterans  at  a  time  when  they  are  vulnerable  and  in  need  of  support  and  assistance.  

Again,  our  thanks  to  you,  Ms.  Jones,  and  the  students,  faculty  and  staff  of  Ripley  Middle  School  for  remembering  and  sharing  with  our  Veterans.  Their  thoughtful  support  of  the  HMVAMC,  CRRC  and  the  Veterans  we  serve  is  gratefully  acknowledged  and  deeply  appreciated.  

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risten  Hamon’s  SPL  class  wrapped  up  their  donation  collection  and  assembly  of  care  

bags  for  the  homeless  shelters.  They  ended  up  with  40  bags!  They  did  a  wonderful  job  with  organizing  the  event  and  putting  effort  towards  it:  

On  behalf  of  Manna  Meal,  I  wish  to  thank  Ripley  Middle  School  for  the  gift  of  clothes  and  toiletries  donated  in  December.      Manna  Meal  has  been  feeding  balanced,  nutritious,  high-­‐protein  meals  to  hungry  people  in  our  area  for  more  than  thirty  years,  no  questions  asked.    We  are  currently  serving  an  average  of  410  meals  each  day,  seven  days  a  week.    Your  gift  helps  make  it  

possible  for  us  to  continue  to  do  so.    We  are  not  a  governmental  program  and  rely  on  the  financial  generosity  of  individuals,  religious  communities,  corporations  and  businesses.      You  have  an  open  invitation  to  visit  us  anytime,  whether  it  is  for  a  meal,  to  volunteer,  or  just  observe  our  daily  routine.    Please  visit  our  website  for  more  information  on  our  organization  or  to  watch  our  beautiful  community  garden  grow  at  www.mannameal.com.      Thank  you  again  for  your  support.      Sincerely,      Jean      Jean  E.  Simpson  Executive  Director  Manna  Meal,  Inc.  1105  Quarrier  St.  Charleston,  WV  25301  [email protected]  wwww.mannameal.com  "so  the  hungry  can  eat"  

 

 

   

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