CSRMS Family Newsletter!

Raven Families,

We are almost one-quarter of the way through the school year, and the first quarter ends this Friday! Our students and staff have been working hard to stay focused on academics as we approach the end of the grading period!

This past Saturday, more than 50 students joined us for an academic support session to catch up on missing work and improve their grades. A special thank you to the seven staff members who gave up part of their weekend to help our Ravens succeed!

To help students stay focused on finishing the quarter strong, students with any failing grades (F's) will ❌not be permitted to attend home athletic events as spectators this week. This includes our two home volleyball games on Monday and Wednesday and our Pink Out Football Game against Skybrooke on Tuesday night. In addition, student-athletes must be passing their classes in order to participate in games.

We only have two home 🏈football games left this season! Join us this Tuesday for our 🩷Pink Out 🩷 game against Skybrooke and wear your pink to show your Raven spirit. Our final home game will be October 20, which will also be 8th Grade Night and a 🖤Black Out🖤 game. If all goes as planned, our Ravens and the Pine View Panthers will both enter the game undefeated and competing for the district championship🏆 . We hope you'll come out to support our athletes, band, and cheerleaders during these exciting final home games!

Next weekend is a three-day weekend for students. There will be no school on Monday, October 12, as teachers use the day to finalize report cards and prepare for Quarter 2.

We are looking for parents, family members, and community volunteers who would like to share information about their careers and the path that led them there. This is a wonderful opportunity to help our Ravens explore future career possibilities and learn about a variety of professions. If you have an interesting career story to share, or know someone who does, we would love to have them participate! Check out the link below for more information and to sign up. We appreciate your support in helping students discover what's possible for their future! 🏢🧑‍🏫👩‍⚕️👮‍♂️🧑‍🚒

Finally, our PTSA fundraiser has been extended through Monday as they make a final push toward their fundraising goal. Students can earn some great prizes by participating, including the highly anticipated Recess-Themed Field Day the day before Thanksgiving Break. Students who raise just $30 will earn the opportunity to participate! Be sure to check out the PTSA updates later in this newsletter for more information.

Thank you for your continued support, and let's finish Quarter 1 strong!

• October 16- Picture Retakes
• October 26-30- Red Ribbon Week
• October 30th- Halloween Dance! 👻🎃

WOW, Ravens! 🐦‍⬛ We have officially raised $13,135 toward our $15,000 goal — that’s 87%! 🎉

We are now just $1,865 AWAY from our goal! We are SO close, and we’ve got a little extra time to make it happen because…

🚨 OUR FUNDRAISER HAS BEEN EXTENDED! 🚨

📅 The fundraiser will now end MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH!

🎟️ REMEMBER — IT ONLY TAKES $30!

Any student who raises $30 or more earns admission to our Recess Reloaded Event on November 20th — when it’s cooler! 😎

🏆 CURRENT TOP STUDENTS

🥇 Miles W. — $1,125

🥈 Chase H. — $575

🥉 Gracie G. — $500

⭐ Riley E. — $405

⭐ Jace G. — $350

🏆 CURRENT TOP CLASSROOMS

1️⃣ Team Sanchez — $1,725

2️⃣ Team Totloorker — $1,275

3️⃣ Team Iler — $1,150

4️⃣ Team Fisher Ryan — $955

5️⃣ Team Nobles — $845

📊 GRADE LEVEL TOTALS

💛 6th Grade — $6,805

🩵 7th Grade — $4,565

💚 8th Grade — $1,765

And don’t forget — our Ravens already crushed the $10,000 milestone, earning a schoolwide Pajama Day on December 18th! 💤🎉

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

Register here:

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

When registering, select your child’s 4th period teacher under Classroom and their grade level under House.

School Identifier: 61d757a3a69a5

💙💛 $1,865 TO GO, RAVENS! We have through Monday — keep sharing those fundraising pages and let’s see if we can reach $15,000! 🐦‍⬛💪

Students who were absent or away on a field trip during the original picture day will automatically have the opportunity to take their school picture on retake day. To avoid duplicate photos and confusion during yearbook production, students who have already had their picture taken will only be photographed again if they bring a note from a parent requesting a retake.

At Charles S Rushe Middle School, we are proud of the strong relationships we have with our students and families. One of the best ways we can understand what matters most to our school community is by hearing directly from you.

The Family Feedback Survey is an opportunity to share your family's experiences, what you value most about our school and how we can continue supporting the success of our students and families.

Survey Window: October 5-16

Estimated Completion Time: 5-10 minutes, with the opportunity to provide additional open-ended comments

Survey Link: Will be shared when the survey launches on October 5 (Monday). It will be sent to families via email & text!

The feedback you share helps us understand what's working well for students and families and how we can continue building on our strengths. Your feedback also helps district leaders identify successful practices, understand family experiences, and make decisions that support students and schools across the district.

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. I look forward to learning from your feedback and continuing to work together to support the success of every student and family at CSRMS!

Charles S. Rushe Middle School will host an International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme Information Session for select students who may be eligible to participate in the IB Programme at Land O’ Lakes High School (LOLHS).

📅 Date: October 7 2026 (Wednesday)
⏰ Time: 3rd Period
📍 Location: Charles S. Rushe Middle School Cafeteria

This information session will take place during the regular school day. Students who have been identified as potential candidates (8th graders currently taking Algebra & Geometry) will be scheduled to attend during the school day. Families do not need to arrange transportation or have students report separately for this event.

During the session, students will learn more about the IB Programme, including eligibility requirements, program expectations, course opportunities, and the benefits of participating in an internationally recognized college-preparatory program.

This is an exciting opportunity for our Ravens to learn more about their future academic options and begin planning for success at the high school level

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 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.

To prepare for tryouts be sure your child has done all their athletic clearance and has an updated physical on the correct forms uploaded. All information to guide you through the process can be found on our website: https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/athletics/page/forms.

• Jessica Maus- Principal-

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