Under The Oaks - Robert F. Munroe

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Issue: 12
Munroe...The Place To Grow
Technology Is
Our Priority!
Interactive White Boards allow
teachers to integrate lesson plans
into hands-on class instruction.
Increased bandwidth allows all
internet users on campus to connect
to the web.
RFM’s commitment to the
use of technology is becoming apparent as you enter
classrooms. Every student in
grades 6-12 now has his own
iPad. Most academic classes
use downloaded, interactive
textbooks. In-room projectors
and Interactive White Boards
connect students and teachers, allowing for hands-on
lessons. Students are able to
turn in assignments via
Google Drive. All faculty and
staff are interconnected with
sharable databases and documents. Students and parents
can check the Parent’s Portal
to view grades, attendance
and school news. With a 3
year plan for continued advances, RFM is committed to
teaching for tomorrow.
Faculty member, Scott Bergman,
wears many hats. “IT guru” is one
he seldom takes off.
All middle and high school students have iPads, and interactive
textbooks.
Re-Accreditation Year For Robert F. Munroe Day School
RFM is completing its Five Year Self Study and seeking re-accreditation. With this process
complete, the school will achieve recognition through FKC, FCIS and nationally with
SACS. The Accreditation team visit is scheduled for April 13. A special thanks to Dr. Kathy
Ashman for taking a lead role in this project.
As a result of the SACS, RFM students residing in Georgia will be eligible for the Georgia
Hope Scholarship.
8th Grade DC Trip
12th Grade Colorado ski trip
9th grade trip to Alabama
Mark Your Calendars
May Day
Tuesday, April 30 7:00pm
Thursday, May 1
Grandparents Day
9:30am
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Did you know…Funding for daily operations of the school
comes directly from tuition?
All other EXTRA school needs are met through financial GIFTS.
Special gifts allow us to provide the many things
that make RFM shine, such as downloadable interactive text books,
FASST, music and technology services.
Athletes Sweat with FASST
Vic Culley, RFMs new football coach, is
bringing his background of strength training to
all varsity and jv athletes. The program serves
as additional conditioning that will augment
the current sports’ regimens. Students build
muscle and stamina to better prepare them for
their individual sports.
Accelerated
Reader Adds
Online Access
Students are now able to access AR tests
from a nearly unlimited list of book titles
via the new addition of our online service.
AR is a software tool that assesses a student’s reading level. It helps teachers assist, motivate reading, monitor progress,
and target instruction.
Little Red School House
Still a Place for Learning
The Little Red School house is now home to
the RFM tutoring program for 2nd-8th grade
students. Irene Ford-Lewis works with individuals each morning to supplement their verbal/reading and also math skills. Students
qualify to receive assistance through testing,
teacher recommendations, or parent requests.
This is the third year of the program, and students have shown measurable progress on
standardized testing as well as class work.
Funding for the program is through Gadsden
County Title 1. The number of current participants ranges from 25-30 children.
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JC Partin and Josh Wilder
Memorial Batting Cage
Dedication Ceremony
Monday, April 14
5:30pm
RFM is Now
Accepting Student
Applications
25% New Student
Discount
We accept McKay and
Step-Up—For—Students
Early and After Care
For RFM Families
Childcare is available at the in-town, Kindergarten campus for
families needing assistance before or after school. Summer care
will also be available again this
year. Ally Anderson, program director, would be happy to answer
questions, and register your children today!
Phone 627-8048
Anchor Club Brings Home
Honors
The Anchor Club attended its annual Florida District
Anchor Convention, and represented RFM well! The
club won (41 or less members category), Outstanding
Anchor Club of the Year, 1st Place Lip Synch, 1st Place Brain Related Disorder Award, 1st Place
Patriotism Award, and 1st Place Anchors for Kids Award. Two members were elected to state offices as well. Hilary Erde will serve as Florida District President-Elect, and Grace Kelleher will
serve as District Regional Director. Erika Elena is completing her one year term as state treasurer.
The Anchor Club is the youth organization of Pilot International. It instills six values and qualities in its members; to be altruistic, noble in purpose, a model citizen, honorable, open-minded,
and responsible. Sponsors are Shari Helm and Debbie Maxwell.
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3K-5th Grades Looking Good in School Uniforms
Dates to Remember:
Baccalaureate
May 18 6:00pm
Class Night
May 21 7:30pm
Graduation
May 22 7:30pm
Five RFM faculty and staff members
certified for CPR and First Aid
Kindergarten Location: Brenda Clark, K5 Aide; Ally Anderson, Early & After Care Coordinator
Main Campus: Martha Thomas, Office Administrator; Shari
Helm, 3rd grade teacher and Lower School Coordinator;
Melissa St. Amand, 1st grade teacher
Music at RFM
Brain Brawl Travels to Compete
Is Instrumental
Teachers and students
all agree, Scott Bergman brings excitement
to music class! From
chorus to ukuleles,
there is never a dull
moment in music!
Steel drums bring the
Caribbean to RFM
Cajon box drum ads a
beat to every song
Ukulele has become a
favorite for all ages
Senior Brain Brawl participated in competitions in
Bainbridge, TCC, and Orlando. Sr. Brain Brawl
Team: Jacob Williams, John Paul McMichael,
Max Baroody, Joey Sloan, Dakota Shiver, Karleebeth Perkins, Victoria Anderson, Anna Jones,
Hilary Erde, Grace Kelleher, Jeri Sloan, Ginger
Richards
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RFM Welcomes New Faculty and Staff
Beth Sloan—Math, JV
Softball, Varsity Baskketball
Vic Culley—PE,
FASST, Var. Football
Heather Cooksey—
Math, Beta Sponsor
Jayme Williams—
Science, Var. Basebasll, Asst. Football
Adam Pople—History,
Varsity Golf
Joanna GolightlyAftercare
RFM Senior Beta Club Helps With
Gadsden County Special Olympics
Beta students recently spent a day volunteering with
the annual, countywide Special Olympics at East
Gadsden High School. Students partnered with participants to cheer and support them in their events.
Special Olympics is a global movement of people who
want to improve the lives of people with intellectual
disabilities.
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Amanda Forbes-Middle
School Science, Publicity
Billy Dean Second Annual
Benefit a Success
Many Thanks to Rusty Edwards
The second annual “Billy and the Kids” musical
benefit for RFM was held on April 4th. 1981
alumnus and country music sensation Billy
Dean, played in front of a full auditorium, and
thrilled the audience with his acoustic performance. Billy’s fun loving personality, sentimental
remembrances, and powerful vocals left a lasting
impression on the audience.
Almost $14,000 was raised from the event,
which will go into the Annual Fund. These
funds will be used to enhance academics, athletics. The fine arts, and technology at Munroe.
Parents For Munroe
PFM was formed to assist with supplemental funding and support for the faculty, staff
and students at RFM. Many thanks to outgoing officers:Jessica Miller, Dawn Bot, Erin
Clark, Kimberly Burdick, Lori Pappadakis
Officers for 2014-2015
Erin Clark-President
Tamra Erde– VP
Monica Clay-Pres Elect Beth May– Treas
April Murray-Secretary
[email protected]
Class of 1989 Reunion
There are many unsung heros and tremendous volunteers here at RFM. One such
standout is 1979 alumnus, Rusty Edwards.
Rusty spends his time, energy and finances on
multitudes of projects at RFM. He announces
all boys and girls home basketball games, as
well as other special events. Rusty organized
both successful Billy and the Kids concerts.
The trophy case in the gym was lovingly refurbished by Rusty. The Rusty Edwards Fighting
Bobcat award and scholarship is now given in
his honor. We are thankful for Rusty’s hard
work and dedication to RFM!
Ali Ayers Riding Off To College
Congratulations to graduating senior Ali Ayers whose
barrel racing skills have earned her a full scholarship to
Western Alabama College.
The few...the proud...the faculty & staff
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Sympathy
Ellen Munroe Youngblood
Gridley McKim Smith
Dixie Mull Snider
Alice Little Fortenberry
Ralph Emerson McCaskill, Jr.
Joan Thompson Mason
Charles Ray Betts
Hazel Virginia Watson Suber
Mary Francis Patronis
John Clayton “JC” Partin
Michael Steven Sammons
Joshua Timothy Wilder
Ronald Derring Edwards
Charles Fred Goodwin
Charles William Bassett
Dean Joseph Fenn
Dr. Mary Ann Butler
Dorothy L. Suber
William Oliver Perkins
Luthan E. “Jack” Poppell
Lt. Col. Charles Lee Brinkley,
USArmy Retired
J.T. Akins
John Albert Moreau
Anita Tullos Gray
Howard Vance Fletcher, Sr.
Michael W. Edwards
Eleorora G. Lynch
Capt. Dewey Jennings Jetton, Jr.
Hal Duncan Fletcher, Sr.
Bookie Holland
Vann Edward Bryant
Virginia Blair Morgan
Carolyn Bailey Brinson “Ma”May
Julia Templeton Munroe Woodward
Mary Willie Elliott Watson
Spurgeon Johnson
Cecil Morris, Sr.
Bonnie Lee Cox
Susan Lodge Bryant
Judith Kay Allen-Roeder
Patricia Elaine Fletcher Vice
Ralph Lee Perkins
Lucian Mitchell May
Steven Dane Scott
Ruby McPherson Bentley
Patricia Ann Bentley Reeves
Dorothy Lee Watson Smith
Gregory S. Padgett
Cheryl Ann Snipes Smith
Angus Thomas Hinson
Elizabeth Lauren Butler
J.C. Partin
Josh Wilder
Marriages
Clara Kay McKlendon and Spencer Harrison Taylor
Benjamin Phillip Bass and Leah Keturah Stoutamire
Ashley Elizabeth James and John David Apthorp
Millicent Jane McCaskill and Mark Vincent Murray
Kathlyn Walters Suber and Clayton Raiford Lancaster, III
Whitney Lee Weeks and Clayton Patrick VanLandingham
Carrie Kaye Lester and Douglas Wayne Smith
Ashley Anne Lemieux and Jacob Christopher Jones
Lawson Miller Maxwell and Shay Avery Blankenship
Andrew Gay and Mary Katherine Grimsley
Chris Willis and Courtney Celino
Martin Hackney and Kara Medford
Guerrin Gardner and Brett Johnson
Justin Smith and Lindsey Jemison
Family Additions
Allison Drake Baker adopted twins
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