CSRMS Family Newsletter!

Raven Families,

Join us on Thursday, October 1st for an evening designed to help you better understand your child's recent test scores and what they mean. We'll walk you through how to read the reports, explain how the school uses this information to support learning, and answer your questions along the way.

And because we know evenings can be busy, our amazing PTSA will be providing FREE pizza for families! 🍕 That means one less thing to worry about while spending time learning more about your child's success. We hope you'll join us for an informative night of learning and pizza! We can't wait to see you there!- Please RSVP to we can plan for pizza and space: https://csrms.pasco.k12.fl.us/mform/view.php?id=62204

Speaking of the PTSA, this is the LAST week of their annual fundraiser! The students are VERY excited about the recess themed field day they will go to the day before Thanksgiving break if they raise just $30! See information in the newsletter on how your child can participate!

• October 30th- Halloween Dance! 👻🎃

Our Ravens are making amazing progress! We have now raised $9,780 toward our $15,000 school goal — that’s 65%! 🎉🐦‍⬛

We are also just $220 away from our $10,000 Pajama Day goal! Once we hit $10,000, the whole school earns a Pajama Day on December 18th! 💤✨

And we are $5,220 away from reaching our full $15,000 fundraiser goal. Every donation helps us get closer!

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

Fundraiser ends: October 2, 2026

Recess Reloaded Event Day: November 20, 2026

Pajama Day Goal Reward: December 18, 2026

📣 Haven’t registered your child yet? There’s still time!

https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=61d757a3a69a5

When registering:

✅ Select your child’s 4th period teacher under Classroom

✅ Enter their grade level under House

✅ School Identifier: 61d757a3a69a5

Keep sharing those fundraising pages with family and friends — we are SO close to Pajama Day!

Join us this Thursday in the cafeteria for free pizza and a helpful session on understanding your child’s state test scores!

During the event, we will:

• Explain what your child’s scores mean and how to read the score reports.
• Share how our school uses test results to support student learning.
• Discuss what reasonable growth and end-of-year goals look like.
• Help families access and view scores through the Parent Portal.
• Explain how state assessments adapt to each student's performance.

What to Bring: Please bring a phone, tablet, or laptop that can access your Parent Portal account. We will also have laptops available for families to use. If you need to log in on a school device, please bring your child with you so they can help verify account information if needed.

We have a Saturday School coming up on Saturday, October 3rd!

In the past, Saturday School has primarily been used for detention assignments. This year, we are expanding its purpose to provide additional academic support for students who may be struggling in their classes.

Mid-quarter progress reports were posted recently. As we review student progress, families may receive an invitation for their child to attend Saturday School this week, if they are currently failing a class and need extra time to complete missing assignments, finish projects, or make up assessments.

Our goal is simple: to help students get back on track before small challenges become bigger ones. We want to provide support throughout the school year so that students can be successful in their classes and avoid the need for credit recovery or summer school whenever possible.

Saturday School will be offered periodically throughout the year as opportunities become available. Students may be invited when their academic needs can be effectively supported during a Saturday School session.

We believe EVERY student can be successful with the right support, and we appreciate your partnership as we work together to help students stay on track and reach their goals.

If your child will be invited you will receive a notification midweek! Please be in communication with your child's teacher if their failing a course.

This is a friendly reminder that if your student needs extra help with National History Day requirements or would simply like additional support in history, tutoring is available on Mondays from 1:45 PM to 3:30 PM in Room 353 with Mrs. Skaggs and Coach Smith.

This is a great opportunity for students to receive assistance with assignments, projects, research, and any questions they may have. With this support available, students should have the resources they need to stay on track and turn in assignments on time.

Additionally, Friday help sessions are available by appointment only if arranged ahead of time.

Please encourage your student to take advantage of these opportunities if they need extra support.

Ravens are ready to take flight! On November 18, Charles S. Rushe Middle School will participate in the Great American Teach-In, and we're inviting members of our community to help inspire our students. Share your career journey, life experiences, talents, or expertise as we connect classroom learning to real-world opportunities. Every presentation helps our students spread their wings and explore new possibilities.

Sign up: https://csrms.pasco.k12.fl.us/school-news/great-american-teach-in-2026

The state's Fall Progress Monitoring 1 testing window has now closed. Families can view student scores anytime through the Parent Portal.

Upcoming Testing:

• Algebra & Geometry EOC Exams

• Civics Progress Monitoring

The renewal of Pasco County Schools' Salary Referendum is on the ballot in November. To learn how the referendum has impacted our schools, please visit Pasco Schools' Referendum Renewal.

• Jessica Maus- Principal-

• Dr. Eshonda Swackard- Assistant Principal- eswackar@pasco.k12.fl.us
• Edward Doychak- Assistant Principal- edoychak@pasco.k12.fl.us