Volume 1 Issue 3 December 2014 Inside this issue: Calendar 1 Recipe Box 2 Girls on Track Perspective Piece 3 Decoration Battle 4 Thank you! 5 Event Details 6 R I V E R S P R I N G S M I D D L E S C H O O L The Gator Gazette Mission: At River Springs Middle School, all students will move forward career and college ready. Vision: River Springs Middle School will provide an inclusive school community committed to academic excellence. The Most Wonderful Time of The Year With Winter Break right around the corner, our students and teachers are well into the routine of the school year and looking forward to a long holiday season with friends and family. In yearbook club, we are making preparations to begin our busy season this Spring and looking forward to capturing all of the action happening on campus. We are also having our end of year sale so make sure you order your yearbook before prices go up! We hope that everyone has a wonderful break, and we look forward to seeing everyone in the New Year! -The 2014-2015 RSMS Yearbook Staff December January 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Band and Choir 14 15 16 Concerts 17 18 19 20 YEARBOOK SALE! RSMS Science Fair YEARBOOK Jersey Mike s Spirit Night 8th Grade Winter Social Dance 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 SALE! Teacher Duty Day 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 No School Classes Resume *Times/locations and other details for events at the back of the newsletter. 1
The Recipe Box Candy Cane Chex Mix -found on Sixsistersstuff.com ~ Directions: ~ 1. Add the powdered sugar to a plastic bag. 2. Put the Chex cereal in a large bowl. Ingredients: 5 cups rice Chex cereal 1 bag (10 oz) of Candy Cane Hershey Kisses, melted 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (optional) 3. Melt the Candy Cane Hershey Kisses in the microwave for 45 seconds and stir. 4. Microwave another 30 seconds or until it is all the way melted. Stir until smooth. 5. Pour the melted Candy Cane Hershey Kisses over the Chex cereal and mix until the cereal is well coated. 6. Add the cereal to the plastic bag with the powdered sugar and shake until the cereal is completely covered. 7. *Optional* Then add the crushed Candy Cane pieces to the bag and shake to coat the muddy buddies. 2
Running a Mile in Their Shoes A perspective piece about the Gator Girls on Track Team by Kenneth Girls on Track is a very fun program to be in. Girls in the program learn that exercise doesn't have to be tiring and boring; it can be a fun and rewarding journey! For me it was an especially rewarding experience to have the opportunity to be one of the two official reporters and photographers for the club. Girls on Track is for girls. I am not in it, (because I am not a girl) but even with only the two days that I was with them photographing, I really got the message that working together is key. I ran with them and found out that this club is not just running. It is also having fun while making new memories and having new experiences. Even though the club is having its final meeting, they will always remember the memories and the experiences leading up to the big end of the year 5K race they participated in on Saturday. The Club Sponsors These girls have worked long and hard for this 5k so give them a pat on the back for their hard work! Girls on track we've got your back! The Gator Girls on Track celebrate a successful first year at River Springs Middle School! The girls enjoy a short walk after their run. 3
Tis The Season for Some Friendly Competition? This year the 6th and 8th Grade houses have engaged in an epic decoration-off! The office specialists, teachers, and even students pulled out all the stops to show they have the most holiday spirit. On Thursday December 11, 2014 Ms. Hinson the 8th grade Assistant principal admitted defeat and the 6th grade team celebrated with dancing and singing! 4
River Springs would like to acknowledge and thank each and every one of our local business partners for all their support! Happy Holidays to you all! 5
The River Springs Middle School Band will perform their Winter Concert on December 16, 2014 at 7:00pm, at the University High School Auditorium. The River Springs Middle School Science Fair projects were judged on Tues. December 9th during school hours in the media center. Congratulations to all who went! The High School Showcase will be held Thursday, December 11th, 2014 from 5-7:30. It will be located at the Volusia County Fairgrounds in the Tommy Lawrence Arena. The RSMS Band will also perform in the Orange City Christmas Parade on December 13, 2014. The Winter Chorus Concert will be held on Tuesday December 16, 2014 in the River Springs Middle School Cafeteria. The 8th Grade Winter Social Dance will be held December 18th from 6-8 pm. Yearbook orders are accepted this month on Tuesday and Wednesday December 16th and 17th! (Order envelopes are located in the office.) Orders can also be placed ONLINE through the school website by clicking the green make a payment button. 6