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  Ware County School System  
    Ruskin Elementary  
     
 
Ms. Kathy Stevens, Principal
3550 Valdosta Hwy
Waycross, GA  31503
Phone:  912-287-2325
Fax:  912-287-2356
Email:  kstevens@ware.k12.ga.us
 

Welcome to Ruskin Elementary

Ruskin Elementary School located on the Valdosta Highway in the western portion of Ware County serves the communities of Ruskin, Emerson Park, Manor and Garlington Heights.  Areas of concentration include advancements in technology, improving teaching strategies, and implementation of character education.  Training for teachers on strategies and methods to improve student achievement using Classworks, Lightspan, and Thinkgate computer programs and purchasing materials to implement a successful Accelerated Reader program are the focus of technology improvements.
 
Techniques utilized to improve overall instruction include Direct Instruction, Reading Recovery, adopting an integrated language arts textbook, after- school tutoring, and additional math instruction.
 

Kindergarten

Counselor

First Grade

Resource Teachers

Second Grade

Special Education

Third Grade

Media Center-Destiny

Fourth Grade

Cafeteria

Fifth Grade

School Nurse

Front Office

Paraprofessionals

Custodians

CRCT Online!!!

 

Congratulations to Ms.Wesley's Fourth Grade Class! They are the winners of the First Box Tops Contest and will be rewarded with a PIZZA Party!!!! The second competition is from October 27-February 20th!!

 

Three Easy Ways you can help earn Educational supplies and Cash for Our School!
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We are collecting Box Tops for Education to earn CASH for our school! Please cut out and send your box tops to your child's classroom teacher.

Help our school earn free educational equipment by enrolling in the Hometown Educational Reward System with Harveys Supermarket!!

Send empty Capri Sun pouches to your child's teacher to help earn CASH for our School!

 

 

Congratulations

to Ms. Linsey Johnson

2008-2009

 Teacher of the Year!

 

 

 

 

PTO News!!

 August Agenda Please make plans to attend  our next PTO meeting
on February 18, 2010 at 6:00p.m.  We appreciate your support!!
October Agenda  
December Agenda  
   
 
 

Jaguar Tracks Newsletter

 2009-2010

September 2008 Issue

September 2009 Issue

October 2008 Issue

October 2009 Issue

November 2008 Issue

 

December 2008 Issue

 
January 2009 Issue  
February 2009 Issue  
March 2009 Issue  
April 2009 Issue  
   
 

 
Mission
 
We will provide a positive teaching and learning environment in which all students will learn and grow.
 
Vision
 
As educational leaders we will positively impact the individual development of the whole child and every staff member through
meeting or exceeding the state standards by 90% in Reading, Language, and Math at Ruskin Elementary.
 
Goals
  • Use valid data to promote effective planning and student achievement.  
  • Promote effective collaboration.                                                               
  • Maintain high standards of integrity and professionalism.                        
  • Grow in professional knowledge.                                                             
  • Pursue excellence in all areas.                                                                
         

2009-2010 School Supply Lists
Kindergarten First
Second Grade Third Grade
Fourth Grade Fifth Grade

                       

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