Rappahannock County Public Schools newsletter, March 4

From Robert Chappell, School Superintendent

Congratulations to the Final Four RCHS Quiz Bowl Team! Excerpts of report from Coach David Naser: “The Panthers Scholastic Bowl Team tied last year’s record by taking 4th place at the VHSL State Championships last Saturday in Williamsburg. It was a very exciting day for the team, considering that only 8 teams advanced to States. The sweetest part of the day was defeating (defending State champ) George Mason by 50 points, and eliminating them from the tournament. We have already qualified to compete in a National Tournament to be held May 31 and Jun. 1 at George Mason University.” Note: The Panthers defeated Honaker in addition to George Mason, but lost narrowly to West Point, the eventual runner-up. Radford is the 2008 State Champ.
State Presents Report on Rappahannock’s Efficiency Review: On February 26 Mr. John Ringer of the Virginia Department of Planning and Budget and Dr. Simmie Raiford of MGT of America presented the “Efficiency Review” report based on a week-long review team visit to the RCPS in early November. Nearly 50 residents heard the presentation. There were a number of commendations and recommendations in the report. Copies of the report have been placed in each of the school libraries, the School Board office, and at the Rappahannock County Library. Also, an electronic version of the report is online at
The State pays for 75% of the nearly $100,000 cost of the review. The RCPS must pay for 25% of the cost by June 2009. The RCPS has asked the Headwaters Foundation to help pay for the review. Also, the RCPS must implement at least 50% of the recommendations by June 30, 2009 to avoid paying an additional 25% of the cost.
Rapp’s Bills in the General Assembly: Both bills “crossed over” to the opposite chamber (Senate bill went to the House; House bill went to the Senate) and passed in committees Feb. 26. On Feb. 28, HB936 passed in the full Senate by a vote of 26-13. SB559 passed by a floor vote of 77-22 in the House of Delegates on March 3. After the bills go back to the Senate and the House of Delegates for approval of amendments made in the opposite chamber, the bills will go to the Governor’s desk for approval.
According to Supt. Bob Chappell: “I realize that many citizens are disappointed in the reduction in potential new State funds from over $1.5 million to $250,000 with the earliest possible date to receive the funds being July 2010. If we get an additional quarter of a million from the State in 2010-2011, that’s a quarter of a million we didn’t get before that could help alleviate some of the tax burden on Rappahannock’s citizens.” At the March 3 meeting of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors, County Administrator John McCarthy gave a lion’s share of the credit for the passage of the bills to Senator Mark Obenshain and Delegate Todd Gilbert: “Our two representatives worked hard to convince their colleagues that our bills should be passed. Had it not been for Todd and Mark we would not have been successful.” McCarthy also indicated that we could go back to the General Assembly in the future to request the funding be increased.
Rappahannock County High School Earns State ‘VIP’ Award:The State has designed an awards system for schools. RCHS will be given the “Competence to Excellence” award at the March School Board meeting. The school was one of about 40% of Virginia’s 2,000 schools that received a State Virginia Index of Performance “VIP” award. Criteria to receive this award: Must be “fully accredited,” make Adequate Yearly Progress two straight years, and earn a VIP Score between 75-80. For details on award criteria go to: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/suptsmemos/2007/inf145a.pdf
Empty Bowls Art Show Winners
High School Grades 9-12
3-D: 1st Zack Wayland, 2nd JJ Smoot, 3rd Shaun Mullen, HM Emily Welch
Pen/Pencil:1st Emma Dodd-Henze, 2nd Marie Scavetti, 3rd Carly Day, HM Mark Kidwell and Krista Riggleson
Paint/Color Pencil: 1st Carly Day, 2nd Emily Miller, 3rd Khalil Aburoman, HM Sergio Cordero and Colin DeLathouder
Mixed Media: 1st Emily Miller, 2nd Kim Sealock, 3rd Travis Jenkins, HM Sergio Cordero
High School Best in Show
3-d Best in Show - Zack Wayland
2-D Best in Show - Emily Miller (Note: This work of art advances to the Virginia School Boards Association Art Show on March 19)
Middle School Grades 6-7
Flat Work: 1st Danielle Boutte, 2nd Tyler Peterson, 3rd Shelby Thornhill, HM Trey Swindler
3-D: 1st Keelee Armor, 2nd Danielle Boutte, 3rd Eleasha Clement, HM Zack Armor
Middle School Grades 6-7 Best in Show
3-d Best in Show - Keelee Armor
2-D Best in Show - Danielle Boutte (Note: This work of art advances to the Virginia School Boards Association Art Show on March 19)
Note: We thank community artists for judging the show: Steven Kenny, Nol Putnam, Bonita Gowan, Corey Caulfield, and Geneva Welch. We also thank RCPS Fine / Performing Arts Advisory Council members Susan Jones, Harriette Rosenblatt, and Joy Sours for coordinating the Art show.
Rappahannock County Library’s RCPS Winners: “By George, It’s Washington’s Birthday!”
JUDGES’ CHOICES
Art: A. J. Palmer, Theme Scene – Crossing The Delaware: “Crossing The Delaware”, 3rd Grade, RCES.
Art: Mikayla Johnson, Postage Stamp – Scene: “ George Washington”, 2nd Grade, RCES.
Writer: Katelynn Fisher, Theme – To The Tune Of . . . (Individual): “Crossing The Delaware”, 5th Grade, RCES.
Art-Tie: Kayla Butler, Postage Stamp – Portrait: “George Was A Strong Farmer”, 1st Grade, RCES.
WRITING
1st Katelynn Fisher
ART Category Winners
POSTAGE STAMP - PORTRAIT – 1st Grade
1st Katie Berdotha; 2nd Jason Strobel; 3rd Kerrie Baker; 4th Bryce Jones; HM Alexis Goslin and Amanda Puskar
POSTAGE STAMP - SCENE – 1st Grade
1st Cooper Cox; 2nd Heather Pearson; 3rd Stacy Kimble; 4th Nick Hale; HM Chase Flynn
POSTAGE STAMP – Washington Monument – 1st Grade
1st Arlo Mason; 2nd Alicia Whorton; 3rd tie - Faith Pullen; 3rd tie - Grayson Thornhill; 4th Robert Junior Starks
POSTAGE STAMP – Monument (Other) – 1st Grade
1st Joshua Sabol; 2nd Casey Woodward; 3rd Sarah East; 4th Savannah Hensley; HM Megan Dodson
POSTAGE STAMP - PORTRAIT – 2nd Grade
1st Jackson Norris; 2nd Melanie Flores; 3rd tie Connor Culbertson; 3rd tie Haley Streightiff;
4th Brooke Athelli; HM Jimmy Bailey
POSTAGE STAMP - SCENE – 2nd Grade
1st Mikayla Johnson; 2nd Virginia Wyatt; 3rd Gregory Pullen; 4th Charles Gubler
POSTAGE STAMP – Washington Monument – 2nd Grade
1st Ryan Atkins; 2nd Hunter Holsclaw; 3rd Amber Smoot
POSTAGE STAMP – Monument (Other) – 2nd Grade
1st Davin Kines; 2nd Madison Stevens; 3rd Bridgett Daly
THEME SCENE – Crossing The Delaware” - 3rd Grade
1st A. J. Palmer
LOCAL HISTORY Winner - 5th Grade - Individual
1st Emily Brooke Massie
RCPS Events (subject to change) March 5-11:
5th - RCES Read Across America Week (March 3-7); Spring SOL Writing Exam grades 5, 8, & 11
6th - Piedmont Regional Science Fair at UVA; 8:00 am RCES Curbside Recycling; 7:00 – School Board Budget Work Session at SBO Conference Room
7th - District Concert Festival at Skyline High School; End of RCHS 4th Advisory
10th - RCES Song Writing Residency with Paul Reisler (March 10-15)
11th - 7:30 School Board Meeting 















	
-- Admin 	




Posted: March 10th, 2008 under School News.


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