Rusk Elementary 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.

🎓 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*

🚔💙 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! 💙

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

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!

🐾 Thank You for Supporting RES FCS Students and County Roads Rescue! 🐕 A huge thank you to everyone who supported our amazing FCS students in their service project to collect pet supplies for County Roads Rescue! Your generosity helps our local rescue continue their incredible work for animals in need, and it shows our students the power of making a difference in their community. We’re so proud of our FCS students and grateful for the support of our RES family! ❤️

🎉 Attendance Champions at RES! 🎄 As part of our 12 Days of December Attendance Incentive, we celebrated the top RES classes with the highest attendance percentages for December—and they truly earned it! 🏆 1st Place: Mrs. Johnson’s class with an impressive 97.3%! 🥈 2nd Place (tie): Mrs. Brogdon’s and Mrs. Crews’ classes, both with 97.0%! To make the celebration even more special, Burger King made a surprise visit to treat these amazing students to a hamburger party! 🍔 Great job, RES students—your commitment to being present matters!

The Countdown is On! 🎉 Our 12 Days of December Attendance Incentive is leading up to a BIG surprise! The Last Day of the 1st Semester Mystery Incentive will be revealed on December 20th—but here’s the catch: students must be present that morning to join in the excitement! You won’t want to miss this unforgettable experience to wrap up the semester. Let’s finish strong, RES!

🎅 RES 12 Days of Attendance Holiday Incentive 🎅 Let’s end the semester with some festive flair! On the last day before break, it’s time to show off your holiday headgear! Whether it’s reindeer antlers, Santa hats, or some sparkly tinsel, wear your holiday best and spread the cheer. 🌟 🎁 Bonus: Every festive headpiece earns points for your House Color! 🏠 Let’s make this a day to remember—see y’all ready to celebrate!

Dodgeball Showdown! 🎯 As part of our 12 Days of December Attendance Incentive, students showed up for an epic Dodgeball Tournament! It was a thrilling and competitive matchup, with everyone bringing their A-game to the court. We love celebrating great attendance with fun and teamwork. Way to go, RES students!