RAMHORN       

 
Ramsey Junior High PTA -
March 2016

 

In This Issue
Next Year's Schedules
Photos Needed
Chess Club
Regional Quiz Bowl
State Quiz Bowl
Freshman Formal
I.D. Cards
After-School Tutoring
Volunteers Needed
Rambucks
FCA
Partners Club
For Girls
ACT Prep Class
Promotion Policy
PTA Volunteers
Arkansas Scholars
Lunch Menus
PTA Membership
Calendar of Events 


March 3-5
Region Choir Performance at Alma

Thursday, March 3
Orchestra Pre-Contest Concert

Thursday, March 10
Cheer Tryouts

Friday, March 11
End of Third Quarter 

Saturday, March 12
Band/Orchestra Solo and Ensemble Contest

Tues./Thurs., March 15/17
Parent/Teacher Conferences
3:30-6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 15
National Junior Honor Society Induction 7:00 p.m.
Ramsey Auditorium

Monday, March 14-Thursday, March 17
Drill Team Tryouts

March 20-26
Spring Break

Tuesday, April 5
Talent Show 6:00 p.m.
Ramsey Auditorium

Friday, April 8
8th/9th Grade Band Contest

Tuesday, April 12
6th Grade Parent Night

Wednesday, April 7
6th Grade visit to  Ramsey

May 3-11
ACT Aspire Tests

Tuesday, May 10
Orchestra Concert

Tuesday, May 17
Band Concert

Wednesday, May 25
Final Student Day

Thursday, May 26
Final Teacher Day

Important Phone Numbers
 
Ramsey Main Office:
783-5115
 
Athletic Office: 
783-6271
  
Choir Room:
784-8129  
Quick Links...

Need an I.D. Card?
  
Stop by the Media Center between classes and order one for $2.00.
  
School IDs can also be ordered online by visiting the Library link on Ramsey's home page or go to http://tinyurl.com/ramseyid
Join Our Mailing List
 
 Note from the President:

Dear Parents,

Ramsey PTA would like to say CONGRATULATIONS to this year's Reflections winners.  This year's theme for Reflections was "Let your imagination fly".  Congratulations to Kylie Tempelmeyer - 3rd place in Dance Choreography, and in Literature,  Honorable Mention goes to Freedom Mullins and Brooklyn Ray. Great Job!!

PTA is looking for volunteers to help with handing out snacks during testing week.  Testing will take place in the morning time on the following days:  May 3-4(7th grade), May 10-11 (8th grade)  and May 5-6 (9th grade).  If you can help please contact Ashley Mickle at [email protected].

If you or anyone you know would like to be a part of Ramsey PTA please come to our next Board Meeting, March 15th at 5:30.  We have a few openings on the Board for next year.

Finally, follow what is happening at Ramsey through Facebook - Ramsey Junior High PTA-Fort Smith and invite your 6th grade parents coming to Ramsey next year to start following as well. We are also on Twitter @RamseyPTAFS.
Thanks for supporting Ramsey and Ramsey PTA!

 Ashley Mickle
Ramsey  PTA President 2015-2016

Message from the Principal 

Dear Parents and Guardians,
I would like to thank the staff, students, and parents for the successful start to the second  semester.  Please continue to encourage your students to keep working hard.  

This semester contains several activities, and all students will take the ACT Aspire test in May.  Teachers and students will be preparing for this test this semester, and you will be given a test schedule as the dates approach.

Please be aware of your student's internet activities.  We have filters at school, but cannot filter their use when they are not at school.  Most internet providers can help with setting up filters at home if you have questions.  

We would also like to remind you to continue to monitor the care of the laptops.  Exposure to extreme temperatures can harm the machine, as well as contact with liquid.

The electronic gradebook is is a valuable tool you can use to keep up with your child's grades.

I strongly encourage you to join our PTA.  This is an effective way to be part of your child's education.

Dennis Siebenmorgen
Principal

Class Scheduling for Next Year
Students will be selecting their next year's courses for Ramsey on the following dates:

7th Grade - April 5-7

8th Grade - April 25-27

6th Grade - May 16-18

Photos for Freshmen

Freshman Night Photos are now available!! Basketball, Cheer and Dance families can get your FREE download by visiting www.picturesbykaren.com, select Ramsey Basketball Freshman Night 2016 and enter the password rams16 (all lower case). From there you can download the picture(s) you would like to save and share.
 
Football Freshman can view and download group photos at www.ramseyboosterclub.shutterfly.com and enter password Ramsey (capital R). Individual pictures of each player will be sent home with the student.

It has been a great year for Ramsey Athletics! No matter what the scoreboard says at the end of the game, Ramsey Athletes WIN by exuding stellar Sportsmanship, Determination and Perseverance. The Ramsey Booster Club and Coaches would like to thank each and every one of you for your commitment and for making the 2015-16 school year the very best experience possible. To our Freshman Athletes, we wish you all good luck in your future endeavors and we hope you'll always cherish your time spent at Ramsey Junior High!
Chess Club
The chess club is looking for new members!

The chess club meets every Thursday from 3:20 - 4:15 in Room F-4.  New members are welcome to join. Contact Mrs. Mudd at [email protected].
 
Quiz Bowl Places Second in Region

Ramsey's Quiz Bowl team placed 2nd in the Regional Quiz Bowl Tournament.  

The following students represented Ramsey's Quiz Bowl team:  Drew Roughley, Captain, Garrison Furr, Grace Walker, Matthew Alt and Sarah Long.  

Other team participants are Megan Taylor, Brooklyn Ray, Anthony Pham, Cohen Scoggins, Kadin Hyatt, Will Stewart, Nate English, Katie Settle, Kaylee Riddle Theavan Saitang, and Abby Spiotto.  

Drew Roughly, Garrison Furr, Sarah Long, and Matthew Alt made the Regional Quiz Bowl All Star team.  Drew Roughley was the MVP.  The All Star team is made up of ten students with the most correct responses during the tournament.  

The coaches are Ms. Teresa Freeman and Ms. Gia Bethel.  


Quiz Bowl Places Fourth in State

Ramsey's Quiz Bowl team placed 4th in the State Quiz Bowl Tournament. 

 The following students represented Ramsey's Quiz Bowl team:  Drew Roughley, Captain, Garrison Furr, Grace Walker, Matthew Alt and Sarah Long

 Other team participants are Megan Taylor, Brooklyn Ray, Anthony Pham, Cohen Scoggins, Kadin Hyatt, Will Stewart, Nate English, Katie Settle, Kaylee Riddle Theavan Saitang, and Abby Spiotto.  

The coaches are Ms. Teresa Freeman and Ms. Gia Bethel.  

Freshman Formal
Ramsey Freshman Formal "A Night in Hollywood" is scheduled for April 30th, 2016 at Fianna Fills Country Club from 6:30pm - 10:00pm. Ramsey Freshman ONLY are invited to attend and tickets will be available for purchase for $20 on Friday's during lunch hours April 1st - 22nd and on Thursday April 28th. Parent permission forms will be sent home with students and must be completed and returned at the time of purchase.
 
Pre-sales for commemorative Freshman Formal T-shirts will be accepted April 1st - 15th for $10. T-shirts orders received by the 15th will be available for pick up on the final day of ticket sales on April 28th so students can wear them to school on Friday, April 29th (the day before formal). Any T-shirt orders received after the 15th will not be available for 1 - 2 weeks after formal. The final opportunity to purchase T-shirts will be at formal on the 30th.

I.D. Cards - New Ordering Information
ID cards are now purchased online. Go to the Ramsey page then click library in the left box on the side. You will see a yellow ID card, click on that to fill out the form and order your ID. Otherwise here's a link: ID Card Link.
Instructions are on the online form.

After School Tutoring

The after-school tutoring program is offered Monday through  Thursday from 3:20-4:20 p.m. in the cafeteria.
 
Although it is drop-in and no pre-registration is required, students must be present by 3:25 p.m. in order to be admitted.
    
Volunteers Needed

The Booster club needs volunteers to sell concessions at all home events, including  football, volleyball, basketball and track. If you can help, please email [email protected].

Rambucks 

Ramsey PTA does not conduct fundraisers that sell items; however, it does need money for operating expenses and to help the students and teachers.  Attached is an information sheet showing how you can help with this project.  Please read and consider this project to help our school!
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FCA will meet in the Ramsey gym on Thursday mornings at 7:45. 
Partners Club
 The Partners Club is looking for new members. Come by F-4 and see Ms. Mudd before or after school.. Deadline is Jan 20th
For Girls
Beautiful Life, a Bible study for girls, meets on Monday mornings  in C-1  at 7:45. All girls are invited to attend.
ACT Prep Class

The Fort Smith school district sponsors free ACT prep classes.  Click the link below to find more information, or email Stephanie Freeman at [email protected]

 
Important News from the Counselors
  

Promotion Policy

 

A 7th or 8th grade student must pass the equivalent of three (3) of the four (4) core academic courses (Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies) in order to be promoted to the next grade. Since two semester grades are issued in each course, this means that a student must have a minimum of six passing semester grades from these four classes.

 

A 9th grade student must earn a minimum of two (2) credits by the end of the school year in order to be promoted to the 10th grade at either Northside or Southside High School. A half unit of credit is earned for each passing semester grade.

 

Support your PTA - VOLUNTEER
The Ramsey Volunteer Committee is a very active part of Ramsey PTA.  Complete the Ramsey PTA Volunteer Survey that list various volunteer opportunities that may interest you.  Please take a moment to choose at least one activity where you can help our students.  This Volunteer Survey needs to be returned to your student's homeroom/first period teacher.  
Arkansas Scholars Program

An Arkansas Scholar is a student in grades 9-12 who is committed to achieving and maintaining the following criteria:

  • at least 95% attendance annually (no more than 9 absences):
  • completion of Smart Core Curriculum;
  • earn no (semester) grade lower than a "C" (courses may be retaken to qualify);
  • completion of high school in eight consecutive semesters.

Scholars are recognized by the Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce and local employers through a system of awards and incentives, culminating with a luncheon for 12th graders who maintained Scholar status and with placement of a special seal on the Scholar's transcript.  Employers who recognize the seal have agreed to give priority in hiring to Arkansas Scholars.  UAFS scholarships are also available to Arkansas Scholars.

Note:  All ninth grade students begin the school year on the Arkansas Scholars list.  In order to remain on the list they must continue to meet the above criteria throughout high school.


 

Menu Information
Find breakfast and lunch menus and nutritional information at the following link:
Did you know?  Every child.  One voice. 
Your $5.00 PTA membership allows Ramsey PTA to
 �        Organize student pictures and handle distribution
�        Assist and contribute prizes for Red Ribbon Week and organize judges for poster contest
�        Provide and serve teachers snacks and food during Parent/Teacher conferences
�        Provide support for students who submit Reflections entries.  Give prizes for participation and winners
�        Acknowledge achievements of staff and Board members services
�        Serve refreshments at National Junior Honor Society Induction
�        Organize outreach projects that serve the community such as the coat drive
�        Provide gifts to office staff during Office Staff Appreciation Week
�        Provide lunch and treats during Teacher Appreciation Week
�        Provide a parent handbook full of helpful phone numbers and information
�        Send Board members to workshops several times a year to obtain training and collect ideas on how to better serve our students, members, and faculty.
�        Host  parties for class with the most PTA memberships
�        Host parties for the class with the  most outreach donations
�        Produce and mail the Ramhorn monthly to help parents to stay informed
�        Produce and maintain a web site for information and communication purposes
�        Maintain a work day for volunteers to help teachers by making copies
�        Conduct a Board meeting prior to every PTA meeting to discuss committee business, set budgets, & craft ideas
�        Distribute procedure books and maintain all records associated to our PTA
 
Support your student and join Ramsey PTA!
 
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*schedules
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*links to other district
  sites
*links to class
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www.fortsmithschools.org/ramsey
Ramsey Alma Mater

  
Oh Ramsey High,
Just to you we will be faithful
Ever faithful in our work and 
in our play
To you we sing all our loyalty and love
Always praising every cause,
Of our Junior High!