Red Bud Middle School

COLOR THE BUD FUN RUN WHERE: RED BUD MIDDLE SCHOOL WHEN: MAY 9, 2025 AT 5PM INFORMATION: COLOR RUN IS OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-12TH AND ADULTS, REGARDLESS OF SCHOOL AFFILIATION. STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-5 MUST HAVE A PARENT PRESENT. 5K RUN OR 1 MILE KIDS RUN/WALK • $20 ENTRY FEE IS REQUIRED PER RUNNER AND MUST BE PAID UPON REGISTRATION. FEE INCLUDES SHIRT AND A DRINK. ADDITIONAL CONCESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE. ADDITIONAL COLOR RUN T-SHIRTS CAN BE PURCHASED THE DAY OF THE EVENT ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS FOR $10, 2X AND UP $12. • PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR CLOSED TOE SHOES. (NO CROCS, SANDALS OR FLIP FLOPS) •ALL RACE PARTICIPANTS MUST ADHERE TO THE SAFETY GUIDELINES COMMUNICATED BY EVENT STAFF. •EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS APRIL 25TH. FOR QUESTIONS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE EMAIL US AT RBMS.ABC@GMAIL.COM Additional information, including registration and payment options, can be completed online at this link. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTqoeh5Y8whXTsob6_vS4FHikH0Pv0nTr5-70whnowbJVSEg/viewform

Check out the events of the week at RBMS.

Congratulations to our RBMS Reaching Beyond Award Recipients for 3rd 9-Weeks!

Everyone loves pretty spring flowers and fresh veggies! Consider purchasing your flowers and vegetable plants from your local FFA Chapter. The sale for RBMS will be April 15-18 from 4:00-6:00.

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Jr. Beta Club Members!

April is quickly approaching, so go ahead and check out the delicious meals being served in our cafeteria.

April and May are busy months at The Bud! Here's a peek at the upcoming activities and testing dates.

This week at The Bud...!

Attention all 8th grade students going on the 8th Grade Georgia Tour! There will be a mandatory parent meeting on March 25 at 6:30pm in the Red Bud Middle School Cafeteria to go over the details for the trip in April. Please make sure at least one parent/guardian attends to get this vital information. Contact your student's social studies teacher if you have any questions.

Red Bud Middle hosted a STEM Parent-Engagement Night featuring the RBMS Robotics teams. Click the link to watch a short video of the event. https://5il.co/3at3m

Check out the calendar of events for March 17-23.

Dear Gordon County Schools Families, As we approach the end of the school year, we invite you to participate in the Cognia Accreditation Family and Community Survey to share your insights and provide valuable feedback about our school district. Your input is essential in helping us assess our strengths and identify areas for improvement. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by clicking the link below: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/277370/p3228 Your feedback plays a vital role in our continuous improvement efforts and helps ensure that we are providing the best possible educational experience for our students. The survey is open until Friday, April 4th, so we encourage you to complete it as soon as possible. Thank you for your time and support in making Gordon County Schools the best it can be!

State Superintendent Richard Woods Visits Red Bud Middle School to Present Math Leaders Banners State School Superintendent Richard Woods visited Red Bud Middle School to present prestigious Math Leader banners to Ashworth Middle School, Red Bud Middle School, and Gordon Central High School. The recognition highlights these schools' commitment to excellence in mathematics and their outstanding achievements in student growth and proficiency. Superintendent Woods was welcomed by Gordon County Schools Superintendent Alice Mashburn, along with Board of Education chairperson Charlie Walraven, co-chair Bobby Hall, and Marsha Wilson. Presented with the banners were Red Bud Middle School Principal Chad Moore, Ashworth Middle School Principal Danny Lowrance, and Gordon Central High School Principal Dr. Amy Parker. During his visit, Mr. Woods toured several classrooms at Red Bud Middle School and engaged with 8th-grade students, fielding their questions. RBMS 8th grade students Emma Osmanovic and Ethen Smith led the tour for Mr. Woods, providing insights into their classrooms and learning experiences in the classrooms of Tyler Lyles and Autumn Gibson, Cassie Bartley, and Sandra Cash. The Math Leader Awards celebrate schools that have demonstrated exceptional student achievement and growth in mathematics under the new K-12 Mathematics Standards: Ashworth Middle School – Recognized as a High School Outstanding Achievement Math Leader for its excellence in mathematics among 8th-grade students taking high school Algebra 1. The school’s high percentage of students performing at the Proficient Learner level or above showcases its commitment to academic success and numeracy skills. Red Bud Middle School – Awarded dual honors as both an 8th Grade Gateway Growth and High School Outstanding Achievement Math Leader. This distinction reflects the school’s remarkable student growth in eighth-grade mathematics and high levels of achievement among 8th-grade students taking Algebra 1. Gordon Central High School – Recognized as a Growth Leader for its significant improvement in mathematics achievement, as measured by the Algebra: Concepts and Connections End-of-Course (EOC) assessment. This award highlights the school's dedication to ensuring all students make measurable progress in their numeracy skills. The Math Leader Awards for the 2023-2024 school year acknowledge schools that have increased the percentage of students scoring at the Proficient Learner level or above. These awards emphasize the importance of numeracy in key transition years and require greater growth from schools with lower initial achievement levels. Mr. Woods discussed the prestige of this recognition and hoped to visit Gordon County Schools again next year with more achievements of academic success and growth. The event served as a moment of pride for Gordon County Schools, celebrating the collective efforts of students, teachers, and administrators in advancing math education and ensuring academic success. Congratulations to Ashworth Middle School, Red Bud Middle School, and Gordon Central High School for their well-earned recognition as Math Leader schools.

RBMS recently welcomed 5th graders from our feeder schools as they toured the building and heard a little bit about what to expect in middle school next year! We look forward to an exciting year with new 6th graders!

Join us for STEAM Night at RBMS! MONDAY, MARCH 17TH 4:30-6 PM RBMS Library *Featuring RBMS Robotics

Here's what's happening at The Bud this week.

RBMS Robotics just received a $5,000 TVA STEM Grant to help fund their current robotics classroom entitled RBMS Robotics Reboot! RBMS Robotics Reboot will be used to renovate, organize, expand, and continue implementation of the RBMS Robotics classrooms and program while preparing students for amazing careers in STEM thanks to the grant from TVA and BVI! According to TVA, the grant has allowed teachers to provide additional resources to help their students excel in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. This would not be possible without the support of TVA, BVI, and North Georgia EMC. Facebook: @TVA Twitter: @TVAnews Instagram: @TVA LinkedIn: @TVA

WE NEED YOUR INPUT! All parents, families, school staff, students, and community members: We need your input to plan for the 2025-2026 school year! This is an opportunity for you to provide input and suggestions to build new ideas and create positive change in our school. We will review and revise the following: School-Parent Compact, School Improvement Plan, District Parent & Family Engagement Policy, and Consolidated LEA Improvement Plan (CLIP). Come share ideas about how the 1% set aside for Parent & Family Engagement can be best used. March 19, 2025 12-2 pm For more information, you can contact us or visit our website: Telephone: 706-879-5261 Email: cmoore@gcbe.org Website: www.gcbe.org/o/rbms

Here's what's happening at The Bud this week.

Matt is an exemplary teacher & coach! His teaching stretches across all learning abilities, and he is always learning and bringing the latest and best ideas to the table. He lets students know he cares and expects their best. He puts in so much work and effort day to day in ways that are not typically recognized! He is a person the students relate to, and he is a teammate that the teachers rely on.  Matt is excellent at differentiating learning in the classroom and providing a safe and interactive learning environment.  He involves himself outside the classroom by coaching volleyball.  Mr. Waters is well respected by his students and his peers, and he will be an excellent representative for Red Bud Middle School as Teacher of the Year!