http://www.mpsaz.org/rhodes/rjhnews Stay up to date on the educational activities and events happening at Rhodes World Studies Academy. Subscribe to the news feed via email or Twitter at the bottom of this page. NEW:Click on the video camera to see the announcements 1368995370 10752 2011-05-12 12:12:59 2011-05-12 12:40:25 tctapia

8th graders can join in on aluau this Friday, May 13th.

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Rhodes Jr. High World Studies Academy hosted the National Geographic Giant Traveling Map of Asia for three days at the end of April. Watch the MPS Happenings Video Online of the GIANT NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAP OF ASIA

10173 2011-04-14 12:32:22 2011-04-14 12:32:22 tctapia

4/15 PTA Dinner Fundraiser, 4/16 & 4/17 Arizona Asian Festival & Rhodes Jazz Band won first place in the Junior High Division and the All-Around Outstanding Ensemble Award at the Highland Jazz Festival.

9975 2011-04-05 08:04:01 2011-04-05 08:04:01 tctapia

Once again, Rhodes is featured, not once, but TWICE as part of the monthly MPS Happenings! Check out the April show online.

9916 2011-04-01 14:41:19 2011-04-01 14:41:19 tctapia

Comingsoon, is the Rhodes PTA Dinner, Auction and Raffle. Tickets are only $5 in the bookstore. That is Friday, April 15th at 6:00pm. In the Rhodes Cafeteria!

9717 2011-03-23 08:57:03 2011-03-23 08:57:03 tctapia

The Mustang Cup is set for April 2 at Apache Wells Golf Course. Proceeds benefit athletic programs.

9551 2011-03-08 16:02:48 2011-03-08 16:02:48 tctapia

Friday, March 11th, 7-9 PM $5.00 TicketsBuy your tickets NOW at the Bookstore!50% of proceeds go to the African School of Excellence in Nigeria!

9520 2011-03-07 15:58:46 2011-03-07 15:58:46 tctapia

Students have an opportunity to participate in an Earth Day Recycling Challenge.

9457 2011-03-04 13:52:03 2011-03-31 12:37:23 tctapia

An informational meeting on AIMS, will take placeon April 5 from 6:30-7:30. Parents will be shown how to: access their child's Acuity and AIMS scores; explain what the scores mean; and provide info on how to prepare and support their son/daughter for AIMS (ADE website with AIMS practice tests)

9424 2011-03-03 10:48:38 2011-03-03 10:48:38 tctapia

Tuesday, March 8th in the Rhodes Media Center is the Teen Challenges Action and Awareness Workshop. We will be discussing the influences affecting our youth today like GANGS, DRUGS and solutions for major family issues.

9317 2011-02-25 15:38:44 2011-02-25 15:38:44 tctapia

Season IV - Registration - Mar. 21-28Practice - Mar. 28, Competition - Apr. 11, Tournament - May 9

8820 2011-02-03 09:10:08 2011-02-03 09:10:08 tctapia

Pom & Cheer registration is now. Mesa American Little League is filling teams fast. What have you gotten for your Valentine and will you attend the dance?

8724 2011-01-31 08:21:30 2011-01-31 08:21:30 tctapia

The GeoSummit at Rhodes Junior World Studies Academy was featured in MPS Happening this month along with 3 Rhodes students who recieved awards for their MLK writing assignments. Check it out!

8394 2011-01-14 14:59:30 2011-01-14 15:01:04 tctapia

Join us for a morning of cheerleading fun! You even get to cheer at half time at the Basketball Game!

8262 2011-01-07 14:32:31 2011-01-07 16:03:21 tctapia

Attend the Social Network, Cyber-Bullying and Sexting Parent/Student Forum Thursday, January 20th, 2011 from 7:00-8:00PM in the Rhodes Media Center

7796 2010-12-06 10:38:05 2010-12-06 10:38:05 tctapia

Volleyball, Flag Football, Basketball, Cross Country, Dodge Ball& Track. Get active and stay healthy by participating in one of the following sports leagues or events. See Mr. Cryder for more details or visit the Rhodes Website. http://www.mpsaz.org/rhodes

7775 2010-12-03 15:00:07 2010-12-03 15:00:07 tctapia

This tax credit is available to all Arizonataxpayers whether or not they have children in school. An individual can contribute up to $200. A couple filing jointly can contribute up to $400 and receive it all back on your tax return. All of your donation goes directly to the schools for extracurricular activities and character education.

7630 2010-11-30 13:32:06 2010-11-30 13:33:37 tctapia

Loyalty Cups are back!

7624 2010-11-30 11:38:22 2010-11-30 11:38:22 tctapia

If you are looking for a FREE and entertaining night out for you and your family, consider attending one of the amazing musical performances coming up this month.

7621 2010-11-30 10:55:22 2010-11-30 10:55:22 tctapia

It is a Rhodes tradition during this holiday season to run an Angel Program for our needy Rhodes families. It works similar to the traditional Angel Tree you see at the mall, but it only services the students and families from our school.

7336 2010-11-15 07:56:41 2010-11-15 07:56:41 tctapia

Our Chamber Orchestra will be playing at Borders on Sat 11/20 from 11-11:30.

6752 2010-10-20 10:16:38 2010-10-20 10:16:38 tctapia

Come to our Dia de los Muertos Festival & NASA opening features MPS Destiny space module

6737 2010-10-19 13:58:30 2010-10-19 13:58:30 tctapia

The firemen are coming for our Kids' Flu Clinic Wednesday Nov 3rd.

6731 2010-10-19 10:06:41 2010-10-19 10:06:41 tctapia

Last call for session II sports! Red Ribbon Week is next week, Oct. 25th-29th!Pom & Cheer is available at Rhodes! Boo Grams are here! Will you be attending the Title 1 parent meeting?

6600 2010-10-06 09:52:42 2010-10-06 09:52:42 tctapia

November 5th from 6:00-8:30 in the Rhodes auditorium5:30 Doors open6:00-6:30 Rhodes student Poetry Slam6:30-7:00 Quick Draw featuring comic book artists: Terry Tibke, Thomas Healy, and Albert Morales7:00-8:00 featured author, PJ Haarsma8:00-8:30 signings and face time with author and comic book artists

6555 2010-10-04 16:10:25 2010-10-04 16:10:25 tctapia

Season II - SOFTBALL, BASEBALL, CROSS COUNTRYRegistration - Oct. 18-25Practice - Oct. 25Competition - Nov. 8Tournament - Dec. 6

6288 2010-09-24 10:16:05 2010-09-24 10:16:05 tctapia

We wanted to follow up and share with you the results of our Shopping Makes Cents for Our Schools program. Fiesta Mall, Superstition Springs Center and other Westcor Shopping Centers, started this program late July and concluded August 31st.

6253 2010-09-22 11:03:05 2010-09-22 11:03:05 tctapia

Please attend this year's Rhodes Talent Show. It is this Thursday September 23 and Friday September 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Tickets are on sale now in the band room in the mornings and the chorus room in the afternoon. you can also buy tickets at the door. Don't miss seeing some of the greatest talents in our school!!

6057 2010-09-15 10:00:52 2010-09-15 10:00:52 tctapia

MAGAZINE SALES: The first Magazine Turn In Day is coming up On Thursday, THAT’S TOMORROW September 16th at 8:30 AM

5769 2010-09-01 10:19:49 2010-09-01 11:31:19 tctapia

CONGRATULATIONS FROM PTA, PICTURE TIME, OUTDOOR ED, CLOSE UP, FALL SPORTS, WELCOME DANCE, SOCIAL STUDIES CLUB and MORE... (Stay Involved)

5686 2010-08-27 10:09:42 2010-08-27 10:09:42 tctapia

Boys Basketball, Girls Soccer, Wrestling, Karate or Pom/Cheer! It all starts next week! Register today. For more information, see the Rhodes website at http://www.mpsaz.org/rhodes/athletics/

5636 2010-08-25 09:07:55 2010-08-27 09:01:12 tctapia

Required parent meetings for two outstanding 8th grade trips are coming up in September. Please make sure that students get the necessary paperwork and parents are in attendance at the informational meetings if you are interested in either trip.

5612 2010-08-24 10:56:32 2010-08-24 10:56:55 tctapia

The Rhodes World News will be available online at http://www.mpsaz.org/rhodes/staff/tctapia/rjhvideoannouncements Please check out our talented students and staff with club, sports and community news daily. Below are some of the highlights.

5407 2010-08-12 07:43:32 2010-08-12 07:47:57 tctapia

Now registering BOYS BASKETBALL, GIRLS SOCCER and WRESTLING! For more information go to - http://www.mesasports.org/7_8_sports/ To Register - http://www.mesasports.org/7_8_sports/rhodes78/files/s1_rhodes.pdf

5406 2010-08-12 07:37:25 2010-08-12 07:37:25 tctapia

We are doing great shopping at Fiesta Mall and participating in Shopping Makes Cents! We are holding 1st place but others are nipping at our heals! Please do all you can to help support Rhodes and PTA! We would love to win this! 1st place is $1500!

5246 2010-07-26 13:18:25 2010-08-12 07:38:20 jwumlauf

Help Rhodes Junior High win $250 to $1,500!!

4449 2010-04-12 13:58:43 2010-04-21 11:25:25 tctapia

On Thursday, April 22nd, Friday, April 23rd and Saturday, April 24th, the Rhodes Performing Arts Department presents Cinderella. 7:00PM in the auditorium. Tickets on sale now $5. See Mrs. Hastings/Ginis for details (480) 472-2355 or email to rjginis@mpsaz.org

3841 2010-02-26 12:01:03 2010-02-26 12:56:14 tctapia

NEA members across the country are mobilizing millions of students, parents, VIP readers and leaders to join the nation's largest reading celebration.

2977 2010-01-05 16:09:21 2010-01-05 16:09:41 tctapia

The contest is open to students in 6th, 7th and 8th grade. Submit an entry to ASSET-Eight's middle school writing contest by February 12, 2010. The contest is open to any Arizona resident who is a 6th, 7th or 8th grade student. Each participant must submit an original, single authored story with a minimum of 500 words and a maximum of 1000 words for fiction and non-fiction stories. Poetry should be no more than two pages in length. Text must be typed in 12 point Times New Roman and double spaced. Any failure to adhere to these contest rules will result in disqualification. Stories may be fiction, non-fiction or poetry.The contest deadline for Arizona students is February 12, 2010.

2973 2010-01-05 15:57:34 2010-01-05 16:00:04 tctapia

Nominate your favorite teacher! Parents and students are invited to complete a 2010 Teacher of the Year nomination form.

2285 2009-10-29 14:12:54 2009-10-29 14:13:12 tctapia

Rhodes has some exciting events to celebrate National Red Ribbon Week. Our goal is to do meaningful activities and a group of hard working students from our finest clubs have come up with these.

2137 2009-10-20 15:58:21 2009-10-20 16:01:10 tctapia

A safe Halloween costume dance for the Teens in the Community sponsored by the Dobson Ranch Home Owners Association! Saturday, October 31, 2009 time 8:00PM to 10:30PM

1903 2009-09-30 10:08:39 2009-09-30 10:12:29 tctapia

What if you had the power to help make your school even better than it already is? Well, you do. Welcome to Fuel Up to Play 60. Neil Rackers, from the Arizona Cardinals, came to Rhodes on September 29th, to promotethe program.. See MaryAnn Harriman for more details.

1727 2009-09-18 10:21:59 2009-09-18 11:04:59 tctapia

Rhodes has many wonderful clubs and all clubs are starting to meet. Check out the clubs page above, listen to the announcements or watch for flyers.

1474 2009-09-05 15:25:09 2009-09-23 12:26:23 tctapia

The new Rhodes pool, complete with a Flowrider, had it’s official grand opening ceremony on September 5, 2009. The Mayors office, city planners, school staff and community came together to cut the ribbon and officially open the pool to the public. Although closed for the winter, the pool is now being used by Rhodes PE students and is home to the Dobson Swim Team. The pool will reopen to the public in the spring.

1216 2009-08-18 14:53:23 2009-08-28 08:19:11 tctapia

The Grand Opening of the Rhodes Junior High School Aqautics Complex will be Saturday, September 5th, 2009. A dedication ceremony will take place from 10 AM - Noon.

1198 2009-08-17 12:20:33 2010-08-12 07:38:53 jwumlauf

Greetings, It is that time of year when, even in the desert, there is a little chill in the air. And with that ever so slight change in the season, comes the excitement about the upcoming holiday seasons. One of the many pleasures of working with junior high students is the wonder and enthusiasm they bring to every new situation. Whether it is the desire to help out in our...

1182 2009-08-14 14:27:44 2009-08-27 03:20:57 bltamburrell

Invitation to be a Candidate for SIAC

1155 2009-08-11 15:02:33 2009-09-03 07:41:42 tctapia

Author's VisitJ.S. LewisCo-author and Illustrator of "Revenge of Shadow King" seriesSep. 21, 2009Purchase his posters and books in the media centerWeb site; http://www.greygriffins.com

1122 2009-08-07 20:39:28 2009-09-18 10:56:04 tctapia

Travel across all continents by visiting our pavilions that showcase information about a variety of countries. Pavilion exhibits consist of bulletin boards, banners, table displays, clothing, artifacts, realia, student made craft, flags, books, alphabets, dioramas, posters, maps, currency, photographs, PowerPoint shows, music, masks and artwork. Learn about the food & nutrition, physical activities, green sustainability, culture and geopolitical connections to the United States by experiencing each continent on a walking tour. North America – Europe – Asia – Africa - South America - Oceania

1115 2009-08-07 19:37:22 2009-08-07 19:37:22 tctapia

Mail-in registration Registration packets were mailed July 6 to all currently enrolled students. Please return the completed forms tothe school office. If you have not received a registration packet or need a new one,the documents are availableat the schools.