First-grade students kicked off their new science unit, "Exploring Organisms," by participating in a living and non-living picture sort activity. After sorting, they worked collaboratively to identify the defining features of living things and what they require to survive.
Reminder Mother's Day hanging basket pickup is tomorrow, Friday, May 12 from 2:45 to 3:45 pm at the RCS bus garage.
As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to express my thanks to our amazing teachers who inspire and guide our students every day. Their dedication and hard work make a difference in the lives of our students, and we are fortunate to have them in our school community.
Third-grade students have been diving into new units in both Readers and Writer's workshops. In Writer's workshop, they will be creating their own adaptation of a fairy tale, and in Reader's workshop, students are delving into the fascinating world of animals. Great job scholars!
After brainstorming ideas on how to contribute to the upcoming race at RCS, held in honor of a former Ripley student, Ms. Riley's class came up with a heartwarming gesture. The class decided to cut out over 100 hearts and place them in all the windows facing the starting line.
Today, our 4th graders completed their Better World Day project by delivering the canned goods they collected to the Ripley Food Pantry. The students were thrilled to meet the volunteers at the pantry and proud of the positive impact they made in their community.
Great job scholars! We are proud to announce the following students received Eagle's Wings for demonstrating the Ripley Character Traits of responsibility, respect, leadership, grit, and thankfulness this past week. Congratulations to each of you!
This morning, we had the pleasure of recognizing the following students for their outstanding character and scholarship. Congratulations to each of you on this well-deserved recognition, and keep up the fantastic work!
As part of their Better World Day project, the PK3 class took a step towards fostering a deeper connection with nature by creating bird feeders. The students took great pleasure in creating the feeders and are looking forward to the birds' arrival to enjoy this thoughtful gift.
Great job to Grade 3 for their participation in the town cleanup for Better World Day! Not only were they able to pick up 3 bags of litter, but they also contributed to the beautification of the town by planting flowers. Their efforts will surely make a positive impact!
Our 4th graders have successfully completed their state tests, and we celebrated this achievement with a fun activity. Students participated in an outdoor scavenger hunt! It is important to recognize the hard work and dedication our students put into preparing for these exams.
Today is Better World Day! I am impressed by our Kindergarten students project. They made suncatchers and personally delivered them to our neighbors living at Absolut Care in Westfield. The residents were delighted by the gifts and touched by the children's thoughtfulness.
This morning we held a School-wide Crew celebration. We recognized several classes for their outstanding attendance, school spirit, and nightly reading. Additionally, I want to extend my warm congratulations to William Skinner for raising over $500 for the Kids Heart Challenge!
5th and 6th grade students are currently studying rocketry. To help illustrate the concept of thrust, students were given the opportunity to construct and race balloon rockets. This hands-on activity helped students better understand the principles of rocket propulsion.
First grade students have been learning about the lunar cycle during their science block. Any time you mix Oreos and science it's a winning combination. Great job scholars!
All of our students in grades K-6 received brand new books from the United Way on 4/28. Volunteers from the community visited to pass out books and read to the students. A big thank you goes out to the United Way as well as the community volunteers.
The following students were recognized for their outstanding character this morning. Great job!
Second grade has been learning about weathering. Erosion is the geological process in which earthen materials are worn away and transported by natural forces such as wind or water. Last week students made volcanoes to see how Earth's surface sometimes changes quickly. Nice job!
Ms. Riley's second graders took advantage of the nice weather last week and completed their reading block out doors. They also learned that reading is fun anywhere. Great job scholars!
Fifth graders have been learning how to measure the volume of an object. Volume is the space occupied within the boundaries of an object, and can be found by multiplying the length, width, and height. Great job scholars!
