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A Kindergarten House Call
The Kindergarten class welcomed a very special guest on Friday morning. Sophia Gossum's father, Dr. Sann Gossum, shared many tools of his specialty, Orthopedic Surgery, with Sophia and her classmates. In addition to bringing in X-rays of fractured bones and actual metal plates used to repair injuries, Dr. Gossum made a cast for Sophia's arm and removed it with a cast cutter. Above you can see Dr. Gossum removing the cast.
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Hawks Basketball Season Set to Begin
Sara McIntyre, Physical Education Specialist
With snow and colder air moving in, basketball season has also arrived. The RGS Hawks will begin their initial practices and tryouts this week!
All boys and girls in 3rd through 6th grade are invited to play on the teams. Practices will take place two days per week in December. Games will begin the second week of January and continue for approximately seven weeks. Games usually fall on one week day and on Saturday mornings.
Tryouts for the 5th and 6th graders will be on Tuesday, November 17th and Thursday, November 19th from 3:15-4:30 pm in the MAC. If your child is interested in joining the team, he or she must attend practice on at least one of these dates. Parents Terry Mulert and Brian Boyd will be coaching this squad.
Tryouts for the 3rd and 4th graders will be on Monday, November 30th and Wednesday, December 2nd from 3:15-4:30pm in the MAC. The same rules apply to joining the 3rd and 4th grade team as above--attendance in at least one of these practices is mandatory for participation in the rest of the season. Parents Matt Calavan and Owen Perillo will be sharing the coaching duties, but would love help from anyone else interested. If you'd like to offer your time to the 3rd and 4th grade team, please contact Sara McIntyre.
Looking forward to seeing you at practice! GO HAWKS! |
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RGS Jumps, Jogs, Dances and Hula Hoops For Good Cause
 Gilbert Hall was a sight to see on Friday, as all classes gathered for a fundraiser for the Hardt Haven Children's Orphanage in Ghana. Sponsored by the fifth grade class, there were plenty of activities to raise money. Although everyone made their way around the field, running and walking weren't the only ways people enjoyed the fundraiser. Jumping rope and hula hooping were also popular ways to exercise and enjoy the time as a community. News on the total amount raised for the orphanage will be reported when all funds have been tallied. Below are some snapshots of the fun. Thanks to the fifth grade class, teachers, and all involved in organizing this event!
Pictured Above: Fifth Grader Max Rivera, and Sixth Graders Tyler Innes & Francis Mulert |
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The Annual Fund Needs You!
Campaign Nears 50% of Fundraising Goal,
Parent Participation at 34%
The RGS Annual Fund has raised almost $100,000 toward its $200,000 goal, with 32% of parents participating. We need your support more than ever this year. Lead donors (gifts or pledges of $2,000 or more) are invited to a special gratitude party in January. But we need and appreciate all gifts regardless of amount!
Our Annual Fund supports teacher salaries and benefits, tuition assistance, and helps to buy special items for the classroom. We couldn't do it without you! Click on the link above to give now using our secure server, or email Sue Gaddis with your pledge to give by May 31, 2010.
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Gaze at the Stars Tomorrow Night
Come join the RGS community for an evening of meteor watching and stargazing Tuesday night from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm starting in the MAC. Listen to ancient stories about the constellations, drink hot chocolate, and watch meteors streak the sky (there is supposed to be a meteor shower tomorrow night!). Bring a blanket to spread out on the field and lots of warm clothes. If you own binoculars, these might be helpful to view some of our closer neighbors, including Jupiter. Students, parents, and friends of all age are welcome! |
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"The First Tee" to Work With RGS Students This Week
The First Tee, an educational initiative of the World Golf Foundation, is coming to RGS. Executive Director Lee Sanchez will be talking to and working with students in grades 2-6 on Tuesday, November 17 and Thursday, November 19 during their PE classes. The First Tee's mission is, "to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf." CLICK HERE to learn more about the First Tee. | |
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RGS Stars 
Head to your nearest newsstand to pick up the December issue of Town & Country magazine, featuring an article on Santa Fe, and RGS's very own Dale family. Lili (grade 4) and Lucien (grade 2) are pictured here on the lead page of the article. Make sure you get your copy while you can! Congratulations to the entire Dale family for this recognition!
Parent Leah Swanson recently completed the New York City Marathon. In addition to running the marathon, Leah raised an amazing $5,000 for lung cancer research. She also notes "I'm happy to report that I finished the race in 4 hours and 40 minutes - no speed record, but it was a great personal accomplishment and an amazing experience overall. It was that much more significant to have the support of family and friends. I feel truly blessed. Thank you!' A great personal accomplishment, indeed. Well done Leah, and congratulations!
 Several RGS students are starring in Pandemonium Productions's current musical "Beauty and the Beast," produced and directed by drama specialist Chris Leslie. Sixth grader Anna Bennett, pictured here on the left, stars as Belle. Other RGS cast members include sixth grader Bianca Gonzales, fourth graders Roxy Roffer, Paige Underwood, and Sara Underwood, second grader Courtney Brookover, and 2009 alumna Katie Broyles. Our students will see the production this week during school, but tickets are still available for next weekend's matinees. CLICK HERE for more information. |
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SAVE THE DATE!!!
2010 Silver Screen & Spurs Gala Grande
Help raise scholarship funds and
celebrate the rich western heritage of The Encantado, New Mexico's only AAA 5 diamond resort.
Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 6:30 pm
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Mark Your Calendar
Stargazing at RGS
Tuesday, November 17
7:30-9:30 pm on the RGS field & Gilbert Hall
NO SCHOOL
Teacher Report Writing & Thanksgiving Holiday
Monday, November 23
thru Friday, November 27
Parent Association Meeting
Wednesday, December 2
8 am in Gilbert Hall
Winter Concert,
Friday, December 18
11 am in Gilbert Hall
NOON DISMISSAL, NO EXTENDED CARE |
Slideshow of Students to be Shown this Friday
If you missed the annual slideshow of our students at the Annual Gathering this year, we will be showing it to our students at 8:10 am in Gilbert Hall this Friday. Please join us!
Website News
Beginning after Thanksgiving will be the posting of last-minute news regarding school-related events - cancellations of ASAP classes due to weather, for example. Cancellations will be posted by noon of that day. We hope this new feature will make communication easier for all.
New RGS Greenhouse Needs Containers
Instead of discarding your milk, yogurt, and other reusable and usually thrown out containers, send them the way of the 6th grade classroom for use in the brand new greenhouse as planters. If you have any other items to donate to the greenhouse including soil, shelves, pots, etc., please drop them off in 6th grade. Questions about an item you'd like to donate? Please contact Stuart Pendleton.
Food Drive Feeds 1,500
The Food Depot reports that the recent RGS community donations will go to feed approximately 1,500 people! Thank you all for your generosity in our fundraising efforts. The Food Depot is always in need of and accepting donations. For more information on donating to this important organization, please click here.
Extended Care Reminders
On Thursday, December 17, Extended Care will end at 4:30 pm so that our Extended Care staff may attend the staff holiday party. School will be dismissed at noon on Friday, December 18; there will be no Extended Care that afternoon.
Sixth Grade Rummage Sale Coming this Spring
The sixth grade class is gearing up for their springtime rummage sale and they need your help! Don't throw away that old bike, set of skis, or pinstriped shirt, donate them to a worthy cause! All proceeds from the sale will help fund the sixth grade end-of-year trip. Small donations can be brought directly to the sixth grade classroom. For larger items, please contact Maggi Hill at 982.4505 or 982.5734
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