Rusk Elementary School

Thank you to one of our local heroes for lending a helping hand and making our students feel extra special this week! 🚓 Your kindness and support mean the world to us.

📖 Story Time Magic! Janyah & Maddie, RHS TAFE students brought books to life as they read aloud to our young learners today! Seeing big kids inspire little ones through the joy of reading was heartwarming. Thank you, TAFE, for making a difference in our classrooms!

Problem-Solving in Action! Mrs. Padgett's math class took collaboration to the next level today as students tackled problem-solving strategies together. They didn’t just learn—they became the teachers! Watching them team up, share knowledge, and grow in confidence was inspiring.

HOUSE HYPE Day is coming! Get ready to show your House spirit, RES! Friday, January 24th, is HOUSE HYPE Day, and we can’t wait to see everyone decked out in their House colors! 📈 Earn Points: +10 Participation Points for wearing your House colors! +20 Friday Attendance Points for showing up and showing out! 🏆 Virtual Shine Time Celebration at 8 AM! For the first time this school year, we’ll be hosting a virtual Shine Time to celebrate YOU, our amazing students! During Shine Time: We’ll give special “shout outs” to our standout students. Students will run from their classrooms, through the spirited hallways, to the office to receive their recognition. It’s going to be an unforgettable moment! Show your pride, earn those points, and let’s celebrate all the incredible things happening at our school.

January is School Board Recognition Month! This month, we celebrate and honor the incredible members of our School Board who work tirelessly to guide and support the success of our students, staff, and schools. Your vision, dedication, and leadership are the foundation of our community’s educational excellence. From setting goals to making tough decisions, you help shape the future for our kids, and we are so grateful for all that you do! Please join us in saying a BIG Thank You to our School Board members for their commitment to RES and the entire district.

📢 Important Announcement! 📢 Dear RES Families & Community, In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 20th, will be a school holiday. Let’s take this day to reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. King and his message of equality and service. Please note: Students will attend school as usual on Friday, January 24th, which is a regular school day. Thank you for helping us spread the word! ❤️

🎓 College T-Shirt Mondays at RES! 🎓 Don’t forget—Mondays at RES are all about dreaming big! 🎉 Students and staff are encouraged to wear their favorite college t-shirts each Monday to spark conversations about future goals and possibilities.

🎉 Extra House Points Alert! 🎉 Hey RES Families! Friday, January 24th, is a regular school day, and we’ve got something special for our students! Come to school on Friday and earn EXTRA HOUSE POINTS for your team! Every student who shows up helps their house soar to victory! 🏆 Let’s make it a fun and exciting day full of learning and teamwork! ❤️

📢 Important Announcement! 📢 Dear RES Families & Community, In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 20th, will be a school holiday. Let’s take this day to reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. King and his message of equality and service. Please note: Students will attend school as usual on Friday, January 24th, which is a regular school day. Thank you for helping us spread the word! ❤️

*RES House Leader Board*

🍦 Ice Cream Thursdays at RES! 🍦 Don’t forget to send a dollar with your child on today for a sweet treat!

🚔💙 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 💙🚔 Today, RES is proud to honor the brave men and women who serve and protect our community every day. To our local law enforcement officers: thank you for your dedication, courage, and the sacrifices you make to keep us safe. Your impact on our students and families is immeasurable, and we are so grateful for all that you do! 💙

Celebrating Law Enforcement Appreciation Day with heartfelt artwork from our talented students! 💙 Thank you to our local heroes for keeping our community safe and inspiring young minds to honor your service.

🎉 Wig Out Wednesday is TODAY! 🎉 RES is kicking off the new year with Wig Out Wednesday! We'll be setting brand-new academic, attendance, and behavior goals to make 2025 our best year yet! Don't forget to wear your favorite fun, wacky wig or creative hairstyle to celebrate this exciting day of growth and goal-setting!

Wig Out Wednesday is Here! This Wednesday, we're kicking off the new year with Wig Out Wednesday at RES! WIG stands for Wildly Important Goals — and we'll be setting brand-new academic, attendance, and behavior goals to make 2025 our best year yet! Students, wear your favorite fun, wacky wig or creative hairstyle to celebrate this exciting day of growth and goal-setting! Let's make it unforgettable as we wig out for success!

★Motivational Mondays★ Show your spirit every Monday, RES! Let’s inspire one another to reach for the stars. 🚀

⏰ Reminder: School Hours for 2nd Semester ⏰ As we get ready for the start of the 2nd semester, here’s a quick reminder of our RES school hours: 🕗 School begins: 7:45 AM 🕔 Dismissal: 4:00 PM Please make sure your child arrives on time and is ready to learn each day! Let’s start the new semester strong.

Santa made his final stop at RES before heading back to the North Pole! Spreading holiday cheer and magical memories for all!

Spreading Sunshine! Our Sunshine Committee brought some holiday cheer today with a festive Cocoa Bar for our amazing staff! 🎄☕ It was the perfect way to close out the semester and celebrate the season. Thank you for all you do! 💛

🎉 H.E.R.O.S ALERT! 🎉 We’re proud to celebrate our 2nd Quarter Attendance H.E.R.O.S students who were Here, Every day, Ready, On time, and Striving for Excellence! 🏆 Your dedication and commitment to showing up every day make a BIG difference! Let’s keep up the amazing work, RES family!