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Lady Roadrunners Volleyball
2008 STATE CHAMPIONS!!!
Congratulations Coaches Dotson, Brown and Team!
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Ridgeway Middle School Welcomes
Freedom Writers Author
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In 1994, an idealistic and driven teacher named Erin Gruwell was assigned a group of students
that were labeled as "unteachable, at-risk" teenagers. This class of diverse students proved
to be
one of Erin Gruwell’s biggest challenges
and greatest accomplishments. The students
were defiant
and prepared to prove to Ms. Gruwell that they were not interested in learning. She proved them very wrong!
A classroom prank prompted Erin Gruwell to take action and prove
to her students that everyone has
a purpose. She allowed her students the voice and freedom of expression no one else had ever provided.
The Freedom Writers Diaries was the result of their hard work, dedication and perseverance. The inspiring
story of the Freedom Writers has been used by classroom teachers to promote literacy
at all grade levels in schools across the United States.
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Recently, Ridgeway Middle School was chosen as the only local school visit to receive a school visit
by Erin Gruwell, due in part to the overwhelming participation from the school’s student body. Over a
six-week period, the entire student body at RMS participated in the serialized excerpts and corresponding curricula that was published in The Commercial Appeal. RMS students embraced the writings of Ms. Gruwell and her students and their stories encouraged them to create many quality works that were highlighted throughout the school. Students were particularly surprised and elated when Maria Reyes,
one of Ms. Gruwell’s students, also spoke during the assembly. Hearing Ms. Reyes’ story allowed the students to fully understand and realize that any hardships in life can be overcome, especially when one
is driven to succeed and encouraged by teachers.
Pictured left to right are: Maria Reyes, RMS Principal, Lisa Henry, Erin Gruwell and Hal Harmon, PDSCC
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Ridgeway Middle School Receives $5,000
from the Discovery Channel
On March 27, 2008, Jake the Science Guy from Discovery visited Ridgeway Middle School. During the assembly, students learned why Science Matters. Students also received Astronaut Ice cream and one
lucky student received a telescope through
a drawing. Students had their pictures taken by placing their faces in cutouts of life size astronauts. As part of the presentation, Ridgeway Middle School received a $5,000 check. The money will be used to purchase a mobile computer lab
to help students with their research projects.
Left: Mrs. Hall, RMS Librarian/Media Specialist shows off the $5,000 check from the Discovery Channel.
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