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From The Desk of

Your Principal

Dear Students, Parents, Guardians

and Community Members,

Happy Chinese New Year! This is

the Year of the Pig. Individuals who

were born in the years 1959, 1971,

1983, 1995 and 2007 share these

personality traits according to the

Chinese astrology. Pigs are

diligent, compassionate, and

generous. They have great

concentration: once they set a goal,

they will devote all their energy to

achieving it. Though Pigs rarely

seek help from others, they will not

refuse to give others a hand. Pigs

never suspect trickery, so they are

easily fooled. General speaking,

Pigs are relatively calm when

facing trouble. No matter how

difficult the problems are Pigs

encounter, they can handle things

properly and carefully. They have

a great sense of responsibility to

finish what they are engaged in.

Join us at the Chinese New Year

parade in Jacksonville on February

9th.

Get ready folks because as I

understand it, we are headed for

some winter weather this

weekend! Stay warm! And, be

sure to check website or local

news for school ‘snow day”

shutdowns.

Julie Barry

Principal

Exclusion day is February 20, 2019. If you are unsure if your student is up to date or have any other immunization questions, please call the office at 541-842-3850. Reminder, most students in 7th grade need a booster shot.

2/6 Girls Basketball VS Prospect 2/7 Girls Basketball @ Rogue River 2/8 Valentine Bingo 6:00 pm 2/13 PTO Meeting @ 3:45 pm Media Center 2/14 Red Cross Blood Drive 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Girls Basketball @ Hanby 2/20 Girls Basketball @ Shady Cove

WANTED/NEEDED

The deadline for the 2018-2019 Ruch Outdoor Community School Yearbook is quickly approaching. I would love any and all pictures you have taken of our students during any school event. Please either send them to school on a flash drive (it will be returned to you and is the preferred method) or email them to brandee.tolner@medford.k12.or.us. Please send all pictures actual size.

Valentine Grams $1.00 for the Gram

$1.0 0 add on Chocolate Bar

Parents/Guardians

you too can purchase

them in the office. All

will be delivered on

Valentines Day!

DONATIONS NEEDED We would like each of our students to be able to plant starts that would then be available for purchase. Please donate any small pots you may have for this endeavor.

JUMPSTART Every morning at 7:50 am our students hear the daily announcements in jumpstart. To better communicate with our families, we now have the jumpstart announcements posted (the plan is daily by 12:00 pm) on our webpage at https://www.medford.k12.or.us/Domain/19

FEBRUARY 8, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Spaghetti Feed!

Win up to $500.00 in cash and prizes.

Message from Thalia Truesdell,

Ruch Public Library

Branch Manager Lego Builders, Architects & Engineers 4+ years old Saturday February 2, 9, 16 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Build and display your own LEGO creations. DUPLO bricks are available for younger kids.

RUCH OUTDOOR COMMUNITY SCHOOL PTO WELCOMES ALL!

“One of the marvelous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in away we couldn’t as individuals. When we pool our strength and share the work and responsibility,

we can welcome many people, even those in deep distress, and perhaps help them find self confidence and inner healing.” Jean Vanier

Did you notice the word “community” in our school name? Here at Ruch we encourage the building of community amongst students, staff, and parents. It takes each and everyone one of us to participate in big and small ways to create a vibrant community. Consider how you will contribute to our community.

® Classified Staff Appreciation week is March 4th - 8th. Our classified staff provide support for our teachers and stu-dents. They make every effort to know each child and make them feel important. A simple card made by your child is a great way to show your appreciation.

® Valentines Day is just around the corner. Please check with your students class room parent to see if they need assistance planning the party.

® Do you shop on Amazon? Did you know your purchases can support the Ruch PTO?! All you have to do is go to smile.amazon.com/ch/23-7128212 and start shopping!

® March 1 we will celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with Hop on Popcorn Day! Popcorn poppers needed. Contact Lynda Hickey at 541-301-0820.

® The 15th Annual Ruch Outdoor Community School Auction is June 8th. Planning starts now! Please contact Lynda Hickey at 541-301-0820 to join the auction committee. We need many volunteers to make this evening event extraordinary

NEXT PTO MEETING - February 13 at 3:45 in the Media Center. Please plan on attending to learn more about the opportunities offered to build a healthy community for our students!

I ___________________________ have read the Cougar Chronicle

with my parent/guardian. The hidden

word/phrase is:

_______________________

Parent/Guardian Signature:

__________________________

Return this signed coupon to the office and

your name will be entered into a drawing for a

book from Mrs. Barry!

The Medford YMCA wants your help to create the 2019 Mayor’s Cup T-Shirt. The winner of the contest design will be on over 1,000 shirts and worn by their friends, family and the community. Wow - wouldn’t that be cool!!! It would almost be like you are FAMOUS. See your students Friday folder for more information!