Over the last few months, the RCS Music Department and student musicians have been very busy with several performances locally and across New York State! A number of students participated in the All County Festival, the NYSSMA Area All-State Festival as well as our Winter Concert Series, and more. Their hard work paid off, and their performances went wonderfully! We are incredibly proud to have these students and staff represent RCS!

Big thank you to our wonderful Music Department and everyone who comes out to support our students and staff! Read more about the performances in the article below!

Our next Feature-A-Teacher highlights the new Library Media Specialist, Mrs. Wolfe! She has been with the district for 15 years, but this is her first year in both elementary school libraries, and she has some exciting plans!

Thank you, Mrs. Wolfe, for all that you do for our students, staff, and families! Learn more about her in the link below.

Congratulations to RCS High School Sophomore Madison Wilcox for being named Artist of the Month for December! Her enthusiasm and hard work have resulted in some absolutely beautiful pieces! View some of her work and learn more about why she received this honor in the article below!

Who doesn't love a little obstacle course fun before the Holiday Recess? Students at AWB got to explore a Winter Wonderland obstacle course, and PBC students worked their way through a Candyland obstacle course in Physical Education class right before the break! Big thank you to P.E. Teachers Ms. McClave, Mr. Herwick, Mr. Conte, and Ms. Conover for creating these memorable courses for our students to enjoy!

Congratulations to the Middle School Physical Education Students of the Month for December: Reagan Wolfe, Dannie Baker, Hailey Doherty, Chevelle Percival, Adam Gardner, Jack Merrills, John Robertson, and Emma Mills! Great job, and thank you for your positive contributions to the RCS Middle School Community!

Please join us in congratulating these students and learn more below.

• RCS Middle School PTSO & A.W. Becker PTA -- Italian Night Fundraiser: On Thursday, January 26, from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m., you are invited to enjoy a delicious take-out meal to help support our parent organizations and students! Meals cost $18, and you have the choice of eggplant parmesan, lasagna, or chicken parmesan. All meals include spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, and a cannoli! Orders will be accepted starting at 10:00 a.m. on January 26 via phone at (518) 756-3463 or in person between 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. A flyer must be shown, hard copy or digitally, for the meals to benefit the MS PTSO or AWB PTA. Click the link above to access the flyers. Contact Information for Questions: rcsmsptso@gmail.com

• Class of 2024 -- Albany County Sheriffs VS. RCS Staff Basketball Game: Come watch an exciting game of basketball in the RCS High School Main Gym on Saturday, January 28, to support the Class of 2024 as they fundraise for their prom! Doors open at 5:00 p.m., and the game begins at 6:30 p.m. There will be a concession, a halftime contest, and more!

  Contact Information: Stephanie Krause stephaniekrause409@gmail.com

• The Class of 2025 Lights the Winter Night Walk: Enjoy an illuminated walk to a fire pit and enjoy some s'mores and hot cocoa! The event will take place at Sycamore Country Club on Saturday, February 4, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., with a $5 per person or $20 per family admission fee at the event. Price includes glow sticks, a s'mores kit, a coloring station, and your choice of a .5-mile trail or a 1-mile trail. Contact Information: Class Advisor Jennifer McCormack jmccormack@rcscsd.org

• PBC 5th Grade Student Council - Winter Hats, Gloves, & Scarves Donation Drive: The Pieter B. 5th Grade Student Council is accepting any donations of any newly purchased winter mittens, hats, and scarves for students of any grade level from December 7 through to January 27. Families/community members who donate can hang the donated items on the winter tree located in PBC Main Lobby. Students can also place any donations on the winter tree that parents/guardians donated. Students who lose these items, or need one, will be able to receive it throughout the winter season. We can't accept donations of used items due to sanitary reasons. Contact Information: Tim King tking@rcscsd.org.

• Class of 2024 -- Stadium Seat Cushions: The Class of 2024 will be selling seat cushions at soccer games, football games, and other sporting/spirit events for $15.00. The cushions come with a built-in handle and have the RCS logo printed on them. You can find representatives from the Class of 2024 at upcoming games in order to purchase. Contact Information: Class Advisor Shannon Ruso at sruso@rcscsd.org
  

• Class of 2023 -- Bottle and Can Collections: Bring your empty bottles and cans to Just Makes Cents at 2381 Route 9W in Ravena and ask them to apply your total to the Class of 2023 account. The fundraiser runs all year long. Contact Information: Class Advisor Suzette Clark at suzette.clark@rcscsd.org

Website: www.RCSCSD.org
Location: 15 Mountain Road, Ravena, NY, USA
Phone: 518-756-5200
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