Rene A. Rost Middle School

We are very proud of our pirate band students who performed an entire band concert this weekend with only 9 hours of rehearsing with clinician Jude Gaspard! Here are pictures showing off all of their hard work in Vermilion Parish Honor Band at Abbeville High School.

This month is African American History Month. Each day we will share a quote and also a resource about on African American who has had a tremendous impact on our country! Today we are spotlighting Audre Lorde. You can learn more about her here: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/audre-lorde

Happy Friday Pirates! Special Olympics will be held today. Concessions will be sold during PE classes. Cheer Packets are in the office for any student who wants to try out for RRMS Cheer Mendoza Car Raffle is going on till March 28th. Go out and sell tickets and have buyers fill out labels for every ticket they buy. You can pick up more labels in the office if needed. Sell 2 tickets = Dress Down Pass May 5th - May 23, 2025 Sell 10 tickets = Time on the gaming truck Top sellers get cash prizes This week is National School Counseling Week. Please take a moment to thank Mrs. Ann Abshire for all that she does for our students and our school! If you have any papers to turn in to Mrs. Katie, she will be waiting by the office immediately following announcements. There will be no FCS meeting next Wednesday. FCS members check your Google Classroom for a Google survey. Valentine’s Day cards and candy sales are ongoing in the gym and continue through next Wednesday morning. The cost of a Valentine message and candy is $2 each. Valentine’s Dance Thursday, February 13th 2:30 - 4:00. Admissions will be $5 and you can start purchasing bracelets with your homeroom teacher. Concessions will be sold. This month is Black History Month. Each day we will share a quote to honor African Americans who have made a powerful and positive impact on our country. Today’s quote is by Audre Lorde: “When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” — Audre Lorde, writer and social activist RMS BREAKFAST French toast sticks “OR” Cereal Banana RMS LUNCH BBQ Rib burger Fries Carrots/Ranch Apple

Congratulations to January teacher of the month: Mrs. Angel Campbell and support person: Mrs. Brittany Comeaux!

This month is African American History Month. Each day we will share a quote and also a resource about on African American who has had a tremendous impact on our country! Today we are spotlighting Michael Jordan: “Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” — Michael Jordan, former professional basketball player To learn more about Michael Jordan you can visit: https://www.biography.com/athletes/michael-jordan

Happy Thursday Pirates! Special Olympics will be held on Friday, February 7th. Concessions will be sold during PE classes. Cheer Packets are in the office for any student who wants to try out for RRMS Cheer Mendoza Car Raffle is going on till March 28th. Go out and sell tickets and have buyers fill out labels for every ticket they buy. You can pick up more labels in the office if needed. Sell 2 tickets = Dress Down Pass May 5th - May 23, 2025 Sell 10 tickets = Time on the gaming truck Top sellers get cash prizes This week is National School Counseling Week. Please take a moment to thank Mrs. Ann Abshire for all that she does for our students and our school! Theatre Troupe practices are listed on the calendar in Google Classroom. We have 3 this week. You only have to attend if your character is in the scenes listed. Willy Wonka Jr. shirt orders are due. If you have any to turn in, you may give to your teacher to place in Mrs. Katie’s box or you may bring them to Mrs. Katie’s room if your teacher allows. There will be no FCS meeting next Wednesday. FCS members check your Google Classroom for a Google survey. Valentine’s Day cards and candy sales will begin tomorrow morning in the gym and continue through next Wednesday morning. The cost of a Valentine message and candy is $2 each. This month is Black History Month. Each day we will share a quote to honor African Americans who have made a powerful and positive impact on our country. Today’s quote is by Michael Jordan: “Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” — Michael Jordan, former professional basketball player

Reminder: Jostens ring orders are due Monday, January 10, 2025.

Congratulations to the January Pirates of the Month! 5th Grade: Deondrick Bessard 6th Grade: Adelle Marceaux 7th Grade: Jaslynn Hebert 8th Grade: Amanda Meaux

This month is African American History Month. Each day we will share a quote and also a resource about on African American who has had a tremendous impact on our country! Today we are spotlighting two due to uncontrollable circumstances yesterday. “Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: The potential for greatness lives within each of us.” — Wilma Rudolph, Olympic track and field athlete You can learn more about Wilma Rudolph at https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/wilma-rudolph “The time is always right to do what is right.” — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., minister and civil rights activist You can learn more about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at https://thekingcenter.org/about-tkc/martin-luther-king-jr/

Happy Wednesday Pirates! Special Olympics will be held on Friday, February 7th. Concessions will be sold during PE classes. Cheer Packets are in the office for any student who wants to try out for RRMS Cheer Mendoza Car Raffle is going on till March 28th. Go out and sell tickets and have buyers fill out labels for every ticket they buy. You can pick up more labels in the office if needed. Sell 2 tickets = Dress Down Pass May 5th - May 23, 2025 Sell 10 tickets = Time on the gaming truck Top sellers get cash prizes This week is National School Counseling Week. Please take a moment to thank Mrs. Ann Abshire for all that she does for our students and our school! Theatre Troupe practices are listed on the calendar in Google Classroom. We have 3 this week. You only have to attend if your character is in the scenes listed. Willy Wonka Jr. shirt orders are due. If you have any to turn in, you may give to your teacher to place in Mrs. Katie’s box or you may bring them to Mrs. Katie’s room if your teacher allows. There will be no FCS meeting next Wednesday. FCS members check your Google Classroom for a Google survey. Valentine’s Day cards and candy sales will begin tomorrow morning in the gym and continue through next Wednesday morning. The cost of a Valentine message and candy is $2 each. This month is Black History Month. Each day we will share a quote to honor African Americans who have made a powerful and positive impact on our country. Today’s quote is by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: “The time is always right to do what is right.” — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., minister and civil rights activist RMS BREAKFAST Chicken bites Grits “OR” Cereal Strawberry cup RMS LUNCH Walking Taco Cheese Salsa Refried beans Baked apples

Bennett Pommier Grand Champion Hog Berkshire Division

Griffin Roy Grand Champion Simmental heifer

Happy Tuesday Pirates! Special Olympics will be held on Friday, February 7th. Concessions will be sold during PE classes. Cheer Packets are in the office for any student who wants to try out for RRMS Cheer Mendoza Car Raffle is going on till March 28th. Go out and sell tickets and have buyers fill out labels for every ticket they buy. You can pick up more labels in the office if needed. Sell 2 tickets = Dress Down Pass May 5th - May 23, 2025 Sell 10 tickets = Time on the gaming truck Top sellers get cash prizes This week is National School Counseling Week. Please take a moment to thank Mrs. Ann Abshire for all that she does for our students and our school! Theatre Troupe practices are listed on the calendar in Google Classroom. We have 3 this week. You only have to attend if your character is in the scenes listed. Willy Wonka Jr. shirt orders are due TODAY: Tuesday, February 4, 2025. No late orders will be accepted. This month is Black History Month. Each day we will share a quote to honor African Americans who have made a powerful and positive impact on our country. Today’s quote is by Wilma Rudolph: “Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: The potential for greatness lives within each of us.” Wilma Glodean Rudolph was an American sprinter who overcame childhood polio and went on to become a world-record-holding Olympic champion and international sports icon in track and field following her successes in the 1956 and 1960 Olympic Games. RMS BREAKFAST Biscuit “OR” Cereal Peaches RMS LUNCH Corn dog Tator tots Broccoli Pears

Celebrating Mrs. Ann's birthday and National School Counselor's Week!

Congratulations to the Rene Rost Band members who were selected for District Honor Band! Danielle Lovell Eden Mouton Ella Clark Jonathan Veronie Kinzlee Williams Kelcie Broussard Eden Richard Mya Plowden Hannah Mendez Malaya Goodie Kobe Edwards Brin Badeaux

Band Pirate of the Month 7th Randi Briolo 6th Hannah Mendez 8th Danielle Lovell 5th Liam Hargrave

This month is African American History Month. Each day we will share a quote and also a resource about on African American who has had a tremendous impact on our country! Today we are spotlighting Harriet Tubman. “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” — Harriet Tubman, American abolitionist You can learn more about Harriet Tubman at https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/harriet-tubman

AJ and his heifer Southern Daisy won Grand Champion Santa Gertrudis Heifer & Grand Champion Louisiana Bred at the 4-H Acadiana District Livestock Show. AJ also placed 4th in the senior division, modified trap for the Vermilion Parish 4-H shooting sports match this past weekend.

Please join us in wishing Mrs. Ann Abshire a Happy School Counselor's Week!

Happy Monday Pirates! Special Olympics will be held on Friday, February 7th. Concessions will be sold during PE classes. Cheer Packets are in the office for any student who wants to try out for RRMS Cheer Mendoza Car Raffle is going on till March 28th. Go out and sell tickets and have buyers fill out labels for every ticket they buy. You can pick up more labels in the office if needed. Sell 2 tickets = Dress Down Pass May 5th - May 23, 2025 Sell 10 tickets = Time on the gaming truck Top sellers get cash prizes This week is National School Counseling Week. Please take a moment to thank Mrs. Ann Abshire for all that she does for our students and our school! Theatre Troupe practices are listed on the calendar in Google Classroom. We have 3 this week. You only have to attend if your character is in the scenes listed. Willy Wonka Jr. shirt orders are due Tuesday, February 4, 2025. No late orders will be accepted. RMS BREAKFAST Eggs Soft tortilla “OR” Cereal Craisins RMS LUNCH Red beans & Sausage Brown rice Corn Cucumbers /tomatoes Strawberries & peaches