Rusk Intermediate

Get ready to say cheese! Lifetouch will be on campus Tuesday, April 1st for Spring Pictures and Class Pictures. Forms have been sent home or you can purchase your photos online by visiting mylifetouch.com and using code EVTR263CV for individuals and code EVTBNGFZB for your class picture.

Our students have been relishing the challenge and working dill-igently to prepare for STAAR! This week's Big Dill winners are truly a big dill! Keep up the great work, RIS students! You're all kind of a big dill! 💚

Rusk Intermediate and GW Bradford Primary are without power due to damage from high winds. The power is not expected to be restored until later tomorrow and therefore both the Intermediate and GW Bradford campuses will be closed on Wednesday March 4th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Kona Ice will be on campus tomorrow during lunch! Student may pay with cash or pre pay online using this link: https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/user/details

This week, we're celebrating some amazing RIS students who have gone above and beyond! Their hard work, kindness, and leadership make our school a better place every day. Keep shining, Eagles!

At Rusk Intermediate, we celebrate the commitment and dedication of our students who achieve perfect attendance! All students with perfect attendance were entered into a drawing to win a $75 gift card from our awesome PTO! Our Attendance Heroes are: 4th Grade: Alex J 5th Grade: Raelynn S. Perfect attendance shows dedication to learning, and we are so proud of these students and all who show up everyday! Keep up the great work, Eagles!

Today, Rusk Intermediate honors and thanks the brave men and women in law enforcement who work tirelessly to keep our schools and community safe. We appreciate your dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting and serving. Thank you for being our everyday heroes! Happy Law Enforcement Appreciation Day!

This month, we celebrate and honor our incredible school board for their unwavering dedication and leadership. Their hard work, vision, and support create endless opportunities for our students, staff, and the community of Rusk to thrive. Your commitment to education makes a lasting difference, and we are so grateful for all you do to help Rusk ISD soar to new heights. We encourage our community to join us in thanking these leaders who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure success for every student. Happy School Board Appreciation month! 🦅

Today, we celebrate the unsung heroes on out campus who step in and keep the learning going strong, our AMAZING substitute teachers! Your ability to step into any classroom and make a difference is nothing short of incredible. You bring stability, kindness, and inspiration to our students, and for that, we are forever grateful! Happy Substitute Teacher Day- you are truly heroes in education! We love you all!

At Rusk Intermediates, we believe in trusting our purpose to make a positive impact on others. Join us in supporting our local Boy Scouts of America as they collect toys for the Toys for Tots by donating a new, unwrapped toy to bring joy to children in need this holiday season. Every toy represents a chance to make a difference and spread kindness throughout our community. A donation box is located in the foyer at Rusk Intermediate School. Any student from our campus who participate will receive *3 Class Dojo Points*! Let's come together, trust our purpose, and show the true spirit of giving! **Toys for Tots is a program run by the US Marine Corps Reserve that collects new, unwrapped toys during the holiday season. These toys are distributed to children in need, aiming to bring joy and hope to families who may not have the means to provide gifts for their kids. The program's mission is to inspire young people and help create a sense of community, one gift at a time!**

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Rusk Intermediate!!! Students will be able to preview the fair Monday, October 14th then we will kick off the fair Tuesday, October 15th and will be open through the rest of next week! Parents and families may visit the fair with their students at Rocktoberfest on Tuesday, October 15th from 5:00PM-6:00PM. Cash, and all major credit cards will be accepted at our fair. You may also allow your student to go cashless by setting up an eWallet. Just follow this link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/how-ewallet-works.html?fairId=5932126 If you would like to shop the fair online, you may do so by following this link: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ris All items purchased online will be shipped directly to you. We're so excited for a week of discovering new adventures, exciting stories, and the joy of reading! Books for every reader await!!

Today, Rusk Intermediate is shining a spotlight on two of our unsung heroes—Mrs. Carina and Ms. Haley! These incredible ladies work tirelessly to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. Their hard work and dedication ensure that our learning environment is always at its best. Mrs. Carina and Ms. Haley, thank you for all you do! Your efforts don’t go unnoticed, and we are so grateful to have you as part of our Rusk Intermediate family. 🎉 Happy Custodian Day!! 🎉

It’s National Principals month and this month, RIS is celebrating the one and only Mrs. Sitton, our outstanding principal at Rusk Intermediate! Your boundless energy, sharp wit, and playful spirit bring a unique gift to our school that everyone appreciates. Your fun ideas and creative approach to leadership make Rusk Intermediate a place where both students and staff feel inspired and excited to come every day. You truly keep the school poppin’! Thank you for all that you do to lead us with enthusiasm and passion. We’re lucky to have such an amazing principal! You make Rusk Intermediate a better place every day! 🦋

Mark your calendars and get ready to ROCK OUR SCHOOL at the greatest event of the year! Join us for our annual ROCKTOBERFEST, an after-hours event where students AND families are invited for a night of fun! At ROCKTOBERFEST, we're showing that everyone has a purpose within our school community, and EVERYONE is a ROCKSTAR! When we come together, we build stronger connections with each other, trust in our unique roles, and celebrate what makes us all shine! ROCKTOBERFEST is a special family event filled with games, trunk or treat, music, the book fair, food trucks, and more! All focused on rocking out together and promoting a love for learning! So, grab your family and join us for an evening of fun and help us ROCK OUR SCHOOL! *Free admission! * Free Candy! * Free Games!*

Rusk Intermediate is gearing up for our annual ROCKTOBERFEST! To make this event a rockin' success, we need help with candy donations! Please drop off candy donations at the school office by **October 11th**. Each student who donates a bag of candy will receive 5 extra dojo points!! Event details will be announced soon- stay tuned for more information about the fun and festivities! Thank you for supporting our school community!

It's that time to *Stock the Stock Trailer* !! Rusk Intermediate will be collecting canned food donations all week next week to help the Rusk FFA in their donation to the Good Samaritan and Packs of Love! The class with the most collected cans will receive and popcorn AND recess party! Let's help the Eagles CAN the Tigers! 🦅🥫🐯

On this special Superintendent Appreciation Day, Rusk Intermediate is calling in the ultimate hero—Mr. Burton!! Just like the Avengers, you lead with strength, vision, and an unyielding commitment to our school and community. Today, we celebrate your superpowers of leadership, wisdom, and dedication. Thank you for being our guiding force! Avengers, UNITE to wish Mr. Burton an epic day of appreciation! Rusk Independent School District

We’re celebrating Attendance Awareness Month at Rusk Intermediate! Next week, let’s show up and show out with some fun themes to keep our attendance strong! 🧢 Monday: Head for Success by arriving on time—Free Hat Day! 💥 Tuesday: Be an attendance H.E.R.O- Here Everyday Ready On-time- Dress like a super hero! ⭐Wednesday: In remembrance of 9/11, wear Red, White, and Blue and be Proud to be Present! 🦅Thursday: When you attend, your team wins- Show your Eagle Pride!

Rusk Intermediate had a full house last night at the Annual Watch D.O.G.S. Kickoff event! It was a fantastic evening for dads, father figures, and their kiddos to come together and learn about this impactful program. The Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) program is a nationwide initiative that encourages fathers and father figures to take an active role in their children's education. By volunteering at the school, they provide positive male role models for students, helping to promote a safe and supportive learning environment. We're excited to see the positive impact this program will have on our school community this year! Thank you to the Rusk Intermediate PTO for the delicious pizza and our amazing RIS Dads for showing up and showing out! A special thank you to Mr. Devan Waters for being out guest speaker. His inspiring and energetic speech truly set the tone for an incredible year ahead with out Watch DOGS! After last night, we're sure our dads are ready to "raise the woof" at Rusk Intermediate! We're eager to get this year started with out Watch DOGS and see the positivie impact they'll have on our campus!

You know what's better than a Magic Monday? A Magic Monday on a Tuesday! Congratulations to this week's students who received a shoutout for their great work and accomplishments! Great Job, Eagles!