CSRMS Family Newsletter!

Raven Families,

This week, our school community will take time to recognize both Suicide Prevention Week and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout the week, students will hear brief messages that highlight kindness, connection, and the importance of looking out for one another. These reminders help reinforce that even small acts of care and support can make a meaningful difference in someone's day.

We are also excited to kick off our Fall Fundraiser this week! This is the PTSA's only major fundraiser of the school year, and the funds raised directly support students, staff, and school programs. Be sure to check out the information below for details on how to register and participate.

It will also be a busy week of testing across all grade levels. We will begin with 7th Grade State Reading, spend the middle of the week administering make-up assessments for students who missed 8th Grade Science or High School Algebra Fall Monitoring, and finish the week with 6th Grade Math State Testing. Thank you for helping your child arrive at school on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best.

Finally, we hope you'll join us for our first home football game of the year! Come out and support our football players, cheerleaders, and band as we celebrate together as a school community. Our game theme is Teal and Gold, so wear your colors and show your Raven spirit! If your child attends the game, please make sure they have a clear and timely pick-up plan. Students should be picked up promptly when the game ends, and we encourage families to discuss communication plans with their children before arriving.

We look forward to another great week!

• August 31- October 2- Fall Testing
• September 23rd- Small Sliders Spirit Night 🍔🍟🥤
• September 24th- Fall Picture Day 📸
• September 25th- Student of the Month (Invite Only) 🏅
• October 1st: Evening Family Event: What does my FAST Score mean?
• October 30th- Halloween Dance! 👻🎃

The Charles S. Rushe Middle School PTSA’s only major fundraiser of the year runs from September 14 through October 2! Funds raised will support student programs, teacher grants, school improvements, special events, and more.

Students can earn exciting prizes and incentives by registering, sharing their fundraising page, and collecting donations.

💛🎫Golden Raven Challenge: Register your student and send 10 emails through their fundraising page by midnight on September 15 to earn a Golden Raven prize!

The fun will lead up to our Recess Reloaded Celebration on November 20—when the weather is cooler! The celebration will feature a DJ, foam party, obstacle course, interactive inflatables, flag football, and more!

Register your student here!

School Identifier Code: 61d757a3a69a5

Important Registration Information:

• Under the “House” section, select your child’s grade.
• Under the “Classroom” section, select your child’s 4th-period teacher.

If you have any questions, please email csrmsptsa@gmail.com.

Thank you for helping us make a positive difference for our Ravens!

Next week, our school community will take time to recognize both Suicide Prevention Week and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout the week, students will hear brief messages focused on kindness, connection, and the importance of supporting those who may be facing challenges that we cannot always see.

On Friday, September 18, we will also honor the memory of Mason Fox, who would have been an 8th grade student at Rushe this year. Many Rushe students attended elementary school with Mason before he passed away from cancer. Mason's story continues to inspire our community through the Fox Strong legacy and the many students and families who have participated in related events over the years.

Students and staff are invited on Friday to wear gold or purple, a Tampa Bay Lightning shirt, or a Fox Strong/Mason Fox ball hockey jersey if they have one. This is a simple way for us to come together in support of childhood cancer awareness and to reflect on the importance of caring for one another.

Each morning we will include messages on our morning annoucements about kindness and connection as we also acknowledge suicide prevention month. See both flyers below about the week!

We hope this week serves as a reminder that small acts of kindness, understanding, and support can make a meaningful difference in someone's life.

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

Picture Day is coming to Charles S. Rushe Middle School!

Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 24, 2026 and get ready to smile! Whether you're capturing your first middle school memories or your final year as a Raven, this is a day you won't want to miss.

Families can order photos online after Picture Day using the student's ID number at: www.giganteproductions.com

Throughout the school year, we will partner with local businesses for Spirit Nights that bring our school and community together. These events are a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a meal with family and friends, support local businesses, and give back to our students at the same time.

This year, proceeds from our Spirit Night partnerships will help support 8th grade end-of-year activities. As our students prepare to leave middle school and begin their high school journey, they participate in special traditions, celebrations, and events that recognize this important milestone.

Through these Spirit Nights, our school community can work together to help make these experiences more accessible for all families. We are grateful for the support of our local partners and the many families who participate throughout the year. Every meal shared and every event attended helps create meaningful opportunities and lasting memories for our 8th grade students.

Need support with your history project? Join us after school every Monday for help with research, organization, and project completion. Starting September 14 from after school until 3:30 pm, in room 353 with Mrs. Skaggs.

To find out when your child will take an assessment, please locate your child's course and the teacher who teaches that course on the testing schedule.

• Reading: All students will take a state reading assessment using the FAST platform.
• Mathematics: All students, with the exception of High School Geometry students, will take a fall mathematics assessment. Algebra students will participate in a district monitoring assessment, while students in all other mathematics courses will test on the state FAST platform.
• Science: All 8th grade Science students, selected 7th grade Accelerated Science students, and selected Physical Science Honors students will take a district fall monitoring assessment in science.
• Civics: All Civics students will take a district fall monitoring assessment.

Thank you for helping ensure your child is prepared and present for their scheduled assessments.

The school counselors will teaching the District's annual curriculum called Safer Smarter Teens: Personal Power. Each counselor will be going into the classrooms for the first semester to teach their grade level lesson about student advocacy and safety. There will also be discussion about having personal power to recognize danger, the power to say no, and having the power to get help. If you would like to learn further information about what the curriculum entails, please see the following website: https://safersmarterteens.org/ . If you wish for your child to not participate in these lessons, please email your grade level school counselor no later than September 30th .

The 6th grade counselor will be covering Lesson 1 and 2

The 7th grade counselor will be covering Lesson 3 and 4

The 8th grade counselor will be covering Lesson 5 and 6.

We look forward to getting into the classrooms and working with your student! 😊

Please send your extra plastic bags in as our Builders Club supports this great cause!

https://sunraising.org/bags-to-bedrolls/

• Jessica Maus- Principal-

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