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Dates to
Remember
 Feb 10-14—
GBB Sec onals
 Feb. 16—
President’s
Day (Flex Day
#4)
 Mar. 3-5—
ISTEP tes ng
for grades 7 &
8
 Mar. 3-7—BBB
Sec onal
 Mar. 6—end of
grading period
Inside this
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BYO Technology
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Art News
2
Homecoming
2
Wrestling
3
Football Honors
3
FAFSA Night
3
Classroom News
4-5
Perfect Attendance
6
Band News
6
Nurse News
6
Honor Roll
7
ROX NEWS
V o l u m e
8 — I s s u e
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F e b r u a r y
2 0 1 4
Ponderings from the Principal: ISTEP is Coming!
Dear Parents,
Your student’s teachers have been working hard this year to prepare your Rockville student to do
his or her best on ISTEP+(Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress Plus). Teachers
have developed lessons all year long to ensure students learn state standards in English, Math,
Science and Social Studies. Your student’s progress on these standards will be measured by
ISTEP+. Teachers at Rockville have also made use of Acuity testing to gain an understanding of
any deficiency areas your student may have and to differentiate the best educational plan for
your student. The purpose of the Acuity assessments is to provide diagnostic measures for grade
3-8 students in English/Language Arts (E/LA), Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, as well
as for students in Algebra I and English 10. Assessment reports provide standards-aligned performance data, which support an educator’s ability to inform instruction at the student, class,
school, and corporation level.
Rockville Jr/Sr High School would like to remind parents that the ISTEP Applied Skills test begins
March 3. All students will tested. It is imperative that all students come to school on time each
day in order to not miss any ISTEP testing. Rockville would also like to provide some additional
strategies that might help your student perform his or her best during the ISTEP. ISTEP Multiple
Choice test will be April 27-May 15. For high school students ECA exams will begin April 20.
Week before ISTEP
Establish an early bedtime routine, to ensure your student receives at least 8 hours of sleep
each night.
Remove televisions, CD players, or other distractions from his/her bedroom to ensure they
have an uninterrupted sleep.
Make sure your student eats a healthy breakfast before school.
Limit the number of sodas your student drinks.
Be positive about the test! Don’t put undue pressure on your student’s performance.
Reassure your student; let them know that they just need to do his/her best
Encourage your student to take his/her time; they are given plenty of time to complete the
test.
Have your child practice math facts orally, utilizing flash cards, to improve speed and accuracy.
Ask your student to read aloud to you and occasionally stop them to ask questions about a
paragraph they just read.
The week of ISTEP
Do all of the same things above, and…
Dress your student in comfortable/loose fitting clothing.
Limit the number of sodas they drink.
Encourage your student to play outside after school, if weather permits, for at least 30
minutes. (The physical exercise helps relieve stress.)
Reschedule any appointments for that week.
Continue practicing math facts and reading aloud.
Make sure your student brings at least three #2 pencils to school each day.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Bring Your Own Technology
During the spring 2015 semester NCPCSC is piloting a B.Y.O.T.
(Bring Your Own Technology) program. Any student who has a
personal device in grades 7-12 and wishes to bring that device to
school, to use for the purposes of supporting instruction, may do
so. Each student/parent will be required to sign an agreement that
explains the principles and procedures that will guide this program. At the end of the school year, the program will be reviewed for its effectiveness and NCPCSC
will consider extending this program in the future. The B.Y.O.T student agreement will be available in
each school office for pickup. Students will return their signed agreement to school and then will undergo a short orientation to the program, turn in their agreements and then receive their WIFI voucher for
their device. This initial rollout will include devices as described by the definition of technology below. Phase 1 of this BYOT Pilot will not include cell phones.
Art News
Ivy Tech held its annual art show for high school students on the Terre
Haute South campus. Two Rockville High School students received
awards for their art entries. Emily Gossett, a senior at RHS, was awarded first place in the mixed media division with her magazine collage.
Sophomore Taylor Harmless received second place with her colored
pencil in the drawing category. They each received a monetary award.
Pictured are Emily and Taylor holding their winning entries.
Homecoming Fun
The annual winter homecoming festivities
included a pep session, dress up days, a spirit
night, and the coronation.
Congratulations to King
Kyle Paddock and Queen
Paige Boardman!
Wrestling Results
CONFERENCE RESULTS:
SECTIONAL RESULTS:
Colton Shillings: 6th Conference
Matt Sliz: 4th Conference
Nic Vanhook: 5th Conference
Eddie Baker: 4th Conference
Noah Hendricks: 6th Conference
Trevor Mace:, 6th Conference
Brendon Lucas: 5th Conference
285 Connor Bettis: 2nd Conference
Nic VanHook and Connor Bettis placed 5th
in sectional
Jr High wrestling will
begin after school
on February the
9th, Practices will be until 5:00 and the season will
conclude at the North Vermillion tourney March 14.
Football Honors
Isaiah Thurman, Ben Cunningham, Keiontre
Wilkey, and Jake Spangler have been invited
to play in the Wabash Valley Football Coaches Association All Star Game in June. Players
are nominated by their coaches and selected
by the coaches of the year.
Our Rox players are being recognized as
some of the best players in the Wabash Valley. The players will spend a week of practice
in preparation to play against the best players
in the Wabash Valley. The WVFCA comprises schools from Indiana and Illinois in the
WTWO viewing area.
Isaiah Thurman Named IFCA 1A All State
Rox senior tight end was named an all-state
for Class 1A by the Indiana Football Coaches Association selection committee.
Other Rox players gained all-state recognition. In the Associated Press, Ben Cunningham (RB), Isaiah Thurman (DL), and Emil
McCarty-Roed (Kicker) were named honorable mention all-state.
Congratulations!
FAFSA NIGHT
FAFSA Night will be held in the high school
computer labs on Tuesday, February 24. Help will
be available from 6-9 pm. Bring tax documents!
Perfect Attendance Winners
RHS celebrated its perfect attendance winners from the first semester with $20 Subway
gift cards. For every 9 weeks of perfect attendance, a student's name will go in a drawing for a grand prize at the end of the year.
Junior High
1st 9: Connor Wilson, Luke Chesterfield
2nd 9: Taylor Dugger, Morgen Tinkle
HS
1st 9: Anna Lee, Kaylenn Kiger
2nd 9: Alex Klunk, Levi Butler
Band Solo & Ensemble Results
Several other soloists and two ensembles
received a gold rating at the contest as
well. Gold rated soloists included Ali Bordeaux, Allison Martin, Taylor Faulds, Holly
Buchanan, Canaan Palm, Sarah Kate Conner, Drake Eisele, Isaiah Palm, Courtney
Bryant, Bodhi Becker, Hannah Buchanan,
Brenna Henning, Macy Kent and Delaney
Butler. Gold rated ensembles were the
Klunk woodwind trio (Angela Klunk, Courtney Bryant and Hannah Houvenagle) and
the Butler brass quintet (Ross Akers, Eliza
Becker, Delaney Butler, Brenna Kelley and
Avery Butler). In addition, Hannah Buchanan received a silver rating on a solo.
Several members of the Rockville band program participated in the ISSMA District Solo
and Ensemble Contest at Terre Haute North
High School this past Saturday. Of the 25
events, 21 events received Gold ratings, three
received Silver ratings, one received a ParticiBy virtue of receiving a gold medal rating in
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group I soloists Becker (french horn), Butler
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SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED!
FIRST SEMESTER HONOR ROLL
DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL (GPA 4.0+)
7th Grade: Marlee Eisele, Brenna Henning, and Jorden Wood
8th Grade: Delaney Butler, and Serena Patch
9th Grade: Hannah Buchanan and Holly Buchanan
10th Grade: Bailey Vukovits and Hannah Houvenagle
11th Grade: Ross Akers, Libby Asher, Morgan Black, Bailey Hayes, Anna Lee, Amy Rohr,
Sydney Secuskie, Matana Tinkle
12th Grade: Eliza Becker, Paige Boardman, Avery Butler, Brandon Cooper, Megan Gordon,
Emily Gossett, Cam Helderman, Kayla Houvenagle, Molly Jones, Alexia Lear, Luke Monroe,
Madison Shaffer, Shane Slaven, Jade Spangler, Isaiah Thurman, Ben Wake and Kiara Wimsett
HIGH HONOR ROLL (GPA 3.50 – 3.99)
7th Grade: Kara Hayes, Macy Kent, Noelanie Loomis, Macy Millspaugh, William Sauter and
Logan White
8th Grade: Clayton Butler, Taylor Dugger, Drake Eisele, Taylor Faulds, Allison Martin, Kylen
McMullen, Aydan Palm, Brittanie Paxton, Dustin Pruett, Ellen Rohr, Sara Saliji, Katelyn
Snodgrass, Marty Sparks, Josele Stutler, Emma Tinkle, Morgen Tinkle and Ryan Wagner
9th Grade: Ian Brown, Sarah Kate Connor, Emily Hayes, Katelyn Hughett, Maddie Lovett,
Mackenzi Milner, Brianna Newton and Morgan Pierce
10th Grade: Eddie Baker, Connor Bettis, Teddi Buell, Jessica Cooper, Morgan Dugger, Skylar
Forrest, Brenna Kelley, Ashton White and Jayci Wicker
11th Grade: Justin Bryant, Morgan Casey, Craig Overpeck, Austin Rukes and Rayden Wilkey
12th Grade: Isaac Baggerly, Jake Bassett, Felicia Burgener, Ben Eads, Jacob Gregg, Cole Griffin, Kay Kiger, Kaitlyn Rayborn, Emil Roed, Drake Spangler, Caleb Sparks and Erika White
REGULAR HONOR ROLL (GPA 3.00-3.49)
7th Grade: Alexandria Bordeaux, Braxton Vincent and Christian Young
8th Grade: Jordan Adam, Corine Baggerly, Wade Black, Faith Crouch, Jack Gooch, Curtis
McElheny, Austin McLin, Simran Patel, Brett Pezan, Mikayla Ricketts, Chase Sasin, Tanner
Sasin, Madelynn Stonebraker, Abigail Stowe, Emma White, Jake White, Connor Wilson and
Samantha Wood
9th Grade: Boden Becker, Mercedees Bettis, Felicity Carrington, Matthew Casey, Jonathan
Clodfelter, Sam Donohue, Nakia Gillooly, Joseph Greene, Noah Hendricks, Hunter James,
Katlyn Marlar, Tyler Milner, Elizabeth Wilson, Jaydan York
10th Grade: Alyssa Pezan
11th Grade: Zoe Adams-Schlee, Ben Ford, Zabrina Hinkle, Kaleb Huxford, Caitlyn Langdon,
Aarin Lien, Austin Newgent, Chase Nichols, Matt Wake and Meagan White
12th Grade: Ben Cunningham, Eli Elmore, Alexis Hale, Kyle Paddock, Michael Runyan, Stacia Stewart, Nathaniel White and Keiontre Wilkey
Classroom News
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7th grade science students are studying the geologic time scale and learning about the history of
life on Earth.
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8th grade science students are researching ocean topics to present to the class.
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PLTW MI students are running PCR and gel electrophoresis in order to test their own genes for
the PTC tasting ability .
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APES: Students are studying a unit over Food, Soil, and Pest Management. We have been discussing differences in industrialized agriculture versus organic agriculture as well as food security worldwide. Students have watched and Food Inc. and clips from The Dust Bowl, these videos
have sparked great class discussions.
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Chemistry: Just completed a unit over the Mole and dimensional analysis. Students are now
learning about different types of chemical reactions.
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ICP: Students are studying Physics this semester and have already completed units over motion
and Newton’s Laws. Next week we will begin making paper roller coasters to observe everything we have learned. If your child is able, please have them bring in a role or two of scotch
tape.
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Biology I and Pre-AP biology just finished doing a web quest on photosynthesis and cellular
respiration. Both classes are getting ready to start learning abut cellular reproduction.
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Human Body Systems is learning about nervous disorders and going to do presentations on
their disorder.
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Principles of Biomedical Science is learning how organic molecules are put together and form
energy in the body .
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In world history, Mr. Campbell talked about the Scientific Revolution. Students did a miniproject on the Enlightenment and have studied the American and French Revolution.
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Government students are reviewing the beginnings of our American history and the basic principles and types of governments.
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Mrs. Skelton from Old National Bank talked to students in careers about credit cards, checking,
loans, and the value of time to save. Students have completed workbook section over their interests, established budgets, and are investigating possible careers.
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Psychology students reviewed some anatomy and focused on the brain and the right and left
hemispheres. The are learning about classical and operant conditioning, and cognition.
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Students in film literature are studying early 20th century realist and formalist films. They will
study the transition from silent to "talkie" films soon.
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Students in AP Literature just began their drama unit, beginning with Oedipus the King.
More Classroom News
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English 10 students will soon begin a reading comprehension unit focusing on war, including
reading The Red Badge of Courage, war poetry, and understanding different types of maps.
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8th grade English class is studying the Holocaust, reading survivor stories and learning about
the resistance movements.
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AP Language & Composition just finished reading The Devil in the White City, a non-fiction piece
with a dual storyline of creating the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893 and America’s first serial killer. They are also working on rhetorical analysis essays.
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Yearbook just finished designing the cover of this year’s book. It’s a side of the Roxman you’ve
never seen before!
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Please contact Mrs. Lugar if you would like a copy of the handout detailing the policies for her
new standards-based classes. (This applies to all of Mrs. Lugar's math classes.) Grades now
show exactly how well students are mastering the material, though they can earn opportunities
to retake quizzes if they are not happy with their scores. This is being done in an effort to ensure that students master the state standards to not only help them prepare for the ISTEP, but
also to get them more ready for future math classes
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On January 12th, junior high homerooms began ISTEP practice rotations during homeroom.
Students are divided into groups, and those groups will go through 2-week rotations. 7th grade
rotations will be math, English/language arts, and social studies. 8th grade rotations will be
math, English/language arts, and study time/silent reading. This program will last though Feb.
19th. (The last week of February will be added for lost time due to snow days if needed.) During these rotations, there will be no homeroom tutoring offered. Our normal homerooms
(including tutoring) will resume in March. This ISTEP practice program was also used last year,
and is part of our school improvement plan.
ATTENTION JUNIORS:
Just a friendly reminder from the nurse! ALL JUNIORS will be required by law to
receive the second meningitis shot prior to their Senior year. This is a new
requirement in the last year. The Mobile Health Bus will be available to give the
shot during school hours with an appointment scheduled through the school
nurse . The Health and Help Center has free immunization clinics, with an
appointment, on Wednesdays or check with your family doctor. For any questions
please call Nurse Amy at 569-4303.