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The following students were recognized for their character and scholarship this morning on the announcements. We had a ton of students showing grit, leadership, and responsibility. Keep up the good work!
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The following students were recognized on the morning announcements this morning for demonstrating the RCS Character Strengths (Respect, Responsibility, Leadership, Thankfulness, and Grit). Keep up the good work!
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Fifth graders have been learning all about Earth's water systems during science. They finished up their latest unit by learning about the water filtration process and experimented with various filter designs. Great job scholars!
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The following students were recognized for their character and scholarship during the morning announcements today. This week we are focusing on the Ripley Character strength of respect. Respect is caring enough to consider how words and actions impact others. Great job!
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Check out the free family swim opportunity for all RCS students Monday evenings from 6-8pm at the Chautauqua Lake School pool.
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Grade 2 students were pushed outside of their comfort zones yesterday (3/2) with a skiing adventure. Students were patient, respectful, and very attentive to their instructors. Students helped each other as they navigated the bunny hill. Great job scholars!
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PK3 is celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday AND their first day without masks! Students were encouraged to dress as their favorite storybook characters today. Great job scholars!
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Students at RCS began Read Across America Day with a delicious breakfast of green eggs and ham. I love them in a jar. I love them on a car. I love them with a fox. I love them in a box. Do you like green eggs and ham?
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Grade 4 students participated in a virtual field trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee. They learned all about the forces that move the Earth and how erosion, volcanoes, and weathering help to shape our planet. Ranger Syd was a wonderful adventure guide.
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We are celebrating School Bus Driver Appreciation Day today. We trust the drivers to safely transport our greatest treasures to and from school daily. A big thank you goes out to the entire transportation department for the role they play in every students education at RCS.
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The following students were recognized this morning for exhibiting the Ripley Character Traits. Students names and actions were read on the morning announcements. Keep up the good work of demonstrating: Leadership, Respect, Responsibility, Grit, and Thankfulness.
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Students in grades 1, 3, 5, and 6 went on a tubing adventure to Peek’n Peak today. This was the first tubing experience for many of our students. It’s always nice to observe students when they are faced with a task that is outside of their comfort zone.
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Second grade took initiative on Wednesday to pick up trash that blew onto campus over the weekend. They filled three bags and even found one of the town banners that hang on the telephone poles which they then returned so it could be rehung. Thank you for showing such leadership!
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PK4 students have been learning about maps. Students pictured below are working diligently to create maps of the zoo. It is fun to see the different ways each child thinks. Great job scholars!
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Students in Ms. Sanderson's PK4 class earned an adventure for their outstanding behavior. The PK scholars enjoyed visiting the school's Lego Lab and had a great time getting creative. Check out the awesome house Landon built.
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There are 6 Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobiles currently traveling around the US right now. Look who made a pit stop at Meeder's for lunch! The driver was kind enough to give our students a tour.
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RCS students celebrated 100 days of learning today. Kindergarteners counted to 100 using multiple objects and grade three students pretended that they were 100 years old. What a fun day it was!
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Mr. Lemanski visited our fourth grade classrooms yesterday to share about his 35 years of service in the armed forces as well as to present each student with an American Flag. The students asked great questions and are excited to participate in the American Legions essay contest!
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All After School Tutoring and Play Practices have been cancelled for 2/3/2022. Students will be dismissed at their usual time. Please contact the Main Office at 716-736-2631, ext. 2000 if you need to make changes to your child's dismissal arrangements. Thank you.
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The following students were recognized for their outstanding character this week. The RCS character strengths are Respect, Responsibility, Leadership, Thankfulness, and Grit. Great job scholars!
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