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Middle School » Rhinos Community
We are well into the first quarter at Gates Chili Middle School and the Rhinos Community has a lot to be proud of. As a community, the following events have occurred: -
Our 8th grade students participated in a science field trip to Black Creek Park to apply their knowledge of physical science in the field. Several different stations were developed to help engage students in hands on and relevant life experiences with key science concepts. The students were engaged in stations titled, Playground Physics, Astronomy and the Shadow Dance, Jungle Gym Drop, and Topographic Tango. -
A seventh grade student in the Rhinos Community named, Abby had a dream last year of supporting Mali, Africa by helping the people there to Build a School in Africa. Last year, she presented her idea to the faculty in the Rhinos Community and asked that they support her in her efforts to raise funds. This year she has been working with retired teacher, Ms. Fenton, along with the help of two classmates, Meagan and Katie , to put together an assembly for the Rhinos students to introduce them to the project. She coordinated an effort to have Ms. Judy Lorimer, who runs the School in Africa Program, visit our school and explain the significance of the project. The presentations occurred on Wednesday 10/21/09. It was a united effort to help get her to our school. Ms. Lorimer funded her own transportation from Massachusetts and Ms. Fenton housed her during her two day stay. After the assembly, Abby kickedoff a Jar Wars competition in the Rhinos community to help fund the project. The fundraiser helped us to raise $1630.56!!!!! This is absolutely amazing!!!! All of this money will help to support education in Africa! Mr. Chase's homeroom won the competition, but Mrs. Carr's homeroom raised the most amount of money ($383.25). Thank you to everyone who helped raise money. It was truly a team effort. It took us four days to roll all of the coins from the event!
These are just a few of the wonderful things our community has been doing. Posted below are a few pictures from our guest speaker, Ms. Lorimer, representing, "Build a School in Africa." As always, to stay connected with the middle school throughout the school year, we encourage parents to sign up for “e-News.” To do this, follow the following steps: 1. Go to the district homepage: http://www.gateschili.org/ 2. Look down the left side of the screen until you see the following graphic: 
3. Click on the graphic and follow the steps. Make sure you check “middle school” so that you receive updates from us on a regular basis once school starts. Parents can access a copy of the morning announcements by going to the following link: http://www.gateschili.org/documents.cfm?id=9.16 Please feel free to contact me or any of our faculty and staff if you have any questions regarding the upcoming school year. I can be reached by e-mail (lisa_buckshaw@gateschili.monroe.edu) or phone 247-5050, ext. 3236 We are looking forward to working with you this year. Lisa Buckshaw Rhinos Community Administrator
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