Mrs. Blair's 4th graders learned all about how generators produce electricity. They learned how mechanical energy is turned into electric energy and even used a hand generator to produce their own electricity!! Way to go scholars!
The following students were recognized for their character and scholarship during the morning announcements today. Great job scholars. Keep up the good work!
Students in Ms. Bodenmiller's class created thankful turkeys during today's Crew lesson. We have been focusing on the Ripley Character Strength of thankfulness for the month of November. Great job scholars!
Students in Ms. Riley's class demonstrated grit and leadership while working in small groups to finish their map model projects. The final products included mountains, hills, and islands. Great job scholars!
The YWCA offers before and after school programs at RCS. Do you need childcare? Scholarships are available. If you would like more information, please email ngollhardt@ywcawestfield.org or call (716) 326-4012
The New York State Education Department has asked school districts to survey and provide information on the "digital health" of school districts in regards to device and internet access for families. Below you will find a link to a short Ripley Google survey that we ask you to please fill out for each of our students.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBLmDyT4ZMCYlqp4C7_VGKe26WeuzlRgwn2eAOD8iQ6KDNyg/viewform
The PTO will be sponsoring a Movie Night this Friday at 6:30pm. Complimentary popcorn will be served. Families are encouraged to bring blankets and pillows to lie on while watching the movie. Social distancing guidelines will be practiced and masks must be worn.
Second grade scholars worked in small groups to design and plan for a model that needed to include three land and water forms. Students painted their bases and built mountains and hills out of clay. This is the final project for their Models, Maps and Patterns science unit.
Students in Mrs. Gestwicki's class learned about Veteran's Day during today's Crew time. They listened to a story about veterans and then made drawings of soldiers. We are thankful for all of the veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime.
Grade 6 scholars have been working on dividing fractions with mixed numbers. Students are pictured working on these skills while playing a memory game with their peers.
The following students were recognized this week for making great choices and exhibiting the Ripley Character Traits. Eagle Wing recipients are recognized each week during the morning announcements.
On Friday the PK3 class talked about how a crew is a team. All of the PK students wore their new Blue Shirt Friday shirts and certainly looked the part. A big thank you to the community organizations that made this possible (Connect Gen, Meeders, and the RCS PTO).
Ms. Riley's second grade scholars received their pen-pal letters from their friends in Sherman this week and the excitement was real!
On Tuesday we recognized the following students for their character and scholarship. Great job scholars!
Dance practice for this year's musical has begun! The students will be performing Disney's Aladdin Jr. Aladdin Jr. is a one-act, eleven-scene theatre musical adapted from the 1992 Walt Disney Animation Studio film. Our scholars are excited to bring this story to life!
Red Ribbon Week came to a close on Friday with the students wearing their Halloween costumes to school because "drugs are scary". Red Ribbon Week takes place each year from 10/23 to 10/31 with the mission to help keep kids drug-free. Participation rates were fantastic!
On Friday, the Ripley Volunteer Fire Department visited to share some Halloween and Fire Safety tips with our students. The students learned that firefighters are our friends and helpers. A big thank you to the volunteers that made this possible!
The students at RCS wore pajamas to "follow their dreams" today. Students are encouraged to wear their school appropriate Halloween costume tomorrow because "drugs are scary". Red Ribbon Week takes place each year from 10/23 to 10/31 with the mission to help keep kids drug-free.
The students at RCS "teamed up against drugs" today. Students are encouraged to wear their pajamas tomorrow to "follow their dreams". Red Ribbon Week takes place each year from 10/23 to 10/31 with the mission to help keep kids drug-free.
The students at RCS said, "Peace out to Drugs" today. Students are encouraged to wear their favorite sports shirts tomorrow to "Team up Against Drugs". Red Ribbon Week takes place each year from 10/23 to 10/31 with the mission to help keep kids drug-free.
Today kicked off Red Ribbon Week at RCS. The students "Rallied in Red" to stand up to drugs. Students are encouraged to wear tie dye tomorrow to say "Peace out to Drugs". Red Ribbon Week takes place each year from 10/23 to 10/31 with the mission to help keep kids drug-free.
Kindergarten started their new unit in science. They made a "Garbage Garden" to see what happens to garbage and food from their lunches after being buried in soil. This is part of their study of human impact on the environment. We will check back on the items in a few weeks!
Students in Mrs. Bodenmiller's fourth grade class presented their final animal research projects to their classmates today. Each scholar described their animal, the threats to its survival, and how it is equipped to deal with them. Everyone did a great job!
Students in Mrs. Bodenmiller's fourth grade class presented their final animal research projects to their classmates today. Each scholar described their animal, the threats to its survival, and how it is equipped to deal with them. Everyone did a great job!
The following students were recognized yesterday for their scholarship and character. Eagle Wings are given to students and staff in recognition of exhibiting the RCS Character Traits. Keep up the great work scholars!
Fall has arrived at RCS and the PK4 students aren't letting the beautiful weather go to waste. Students enjoyed playing in the giant leaf piles created by Mr. Graham. Every warm day is a gift in October!
RCS third and fourth grade students visited Chautauqua Lake CSD for a swimming adventure yesterday. Many of them shared that this was the best adventure ever. Our students are fortunate to have these partnerships and resources available to them!
Second grade students planned, designed, and built pollinators during science this week. They tested their work to see if they were able to successfully transfer "pollen" (flour) from one plate to the next! Great job scholars!
Things got messy during PK3 speech and OT enrichment time. Scholars used shaving cream to cover the fire and squirt bottles to "extinguish" it. Students also practiced using the /f/ sound for "fire". These scholars did a great job strengthening their hands and articulation.
During Mrs. Miller's Community Service recess, students created positive messages on the sidewalks, and also helped the building and grounds dept. by raking the leaves by the playground. Great job scholars!
Grade 4 has been learning all about crayfish during their science block. Students have identified the structures and behaviors of these crustaceans. They have also learned how these structures and behaviors help the crayfish survive. Great job scientists!
The following students were recognized on the Morning Announcements for their scholarship and character. Eagle Wings are given to students and staff in recognition of exhibiting the RCS Character Traits. Congratulations to these students for having their wings drawn.
Ms. Riley's class mailed their pen pal letters to Sherman's second grade today. Second grade student quote; "You know the old fashioned way." Great job scholars!
Today was our Emergency Drill Day at RCS. Students completed: a fire drill, a lock-down practice, a school bus safety course, as well as a go home early drill (10 min). A big thank you to all of the hands that help create a safe environment for our scholars to learn and thrive!
Mrs. Gestwicki's first grade students have been learning all about sound during Science. Students pictured below are building a sound wave model. Students have been learning that sound is created by vibration. Great job scholars!
There was a lot of excitement in 5th grade yesterday. Students added Guppies and Snails to their Fresh Water Aquariums. Biology, chemistry, ecology, and physics are just a few of the sciences involved in aquarium keeping. Great job scholars!
You may notice that your children are bringing home an Eagle Wing. Eagle Wings are given to students and staff in recognition of exhibiting the RCS Character Traits. The following scholars were recognized for their outstanding character this sunny morning at RCS.
This is a great set of free parenting classes for families that would like additional support dealing with common unwanted behaviors. All of the sessions are virtual and free. Check them out if you are looking for more tools for managing challenging behaviors at home.
Our fourth grade students have been enjoying learning all about crayfish during their Science unit. These brave scholars picked them up and observed the different body parts of these crustaceans in action. Great job!
Time to order your mums to support the RCS yearbook. Money and order forms must be turned in no later than Monday, September 20, 2021.
Science has started in kindergarten! Today's lesson was learning about forces by building a ramp. Great job scholars!
We are excited to welcome students in grades K-6 back on Tuesday 9/7. The first day for all PK students will be Thursday 9/9. Breakfast will be served from 7:45 to 8:15 daily. The school day begins at 8:15. Dismissal will be at 3:20.
Students in grades 3-6 that attend Eagle U have the option to receive weekly golf instruction. A big thank you goes out to Lakeside Golf Course for reaching out to the school. The first lesson focused on proper putting technique. It's not too late to sign up!
Students that attend Eagle U have the option to receive weekly swimming instruction on Wednesday afternoons. These students needed to cool off after all of the reading that happened during the morning. It's not too late to sign up!
Students created marble mazes for their friends to try and solve during Eagle U this week. It was impressive to see the creativity and craftsmanship of the final products. Great job!
Our Eagle U scholars conducted archaeological digs this week and carefully chipped away rock to discover ancient remains.
Eagle U began on 7/6/21 with the goal of offering RCS scholars enrichment opportunities while limiting the summer slide. The following students chose to paint suncatchers to give as gifts. We also had another aspiring rock artist that chose to create a rain stick!
Eagle U began on 7/6/21 with the goal of offering RCS scholars enrichment opportunities while limiting the summer slide. These paleontologists decided to go on a dino dig. We also have a rock artist in the house!
Eagle U began on 7/6/21 with the goal of offering RCS scholars enrichment opportunities while limiting the summer slide. Nothing beats a good book and an air conditioned environment on a hot day!
Eagle U began on 7/6/21 with the goal of offering RCS scholars enrichment opportunities while limiting the summer slide. The following students chose to work with Legos and Math fluency as part of their day.
Eagle U began on 7/6/21 with the goal of offering RCS scholars enrichment opportunities while limiting the summer slide. The following students worked on designing cars that would be propelled by air from a balloon as part of their day.
Eagle U began on 7/6/21 with the goal of offering RCS scholars enrichment opportunities while limiting the summer slide. The following students enjoyed a game of basketball in the small gym as part of their day.
Our 6th grade scholars visited the Ripley Beach on 6/17/21 to conduct a beach clean up. The lake has been higher than normal and larger pieces of garbage had been deposited by the water. The students needed a little extra elbow grease to clean the area. Great job scholars!
A big thank you goes out to Mrs. Mazurkiewicz for putting together this virtual concert. Thank you for sharing your love of music with our kids each day! We can't wait to invite our families back into the school next year. Great job scholars!
https://youtu.be/YNAq7lAgMWg
RCS sixth grade students visited CLCS yesterday to see where they will be heading in the Fall. They met next years teachers and learned about the sports, clubs, and classes that will be offered. A big thank you goes out to CLCS for the tour and ice cream!
We had perfect weather for today's PK4 graduation. Our kindergarten teachers will have a great group of kids next year. Congratulations to the future Class of 2034!
Our first grade students visited the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History on Monday, 6/7/21. Students completed a Nature Walk and were encouraged to use their five senses (minus taste). You can visit the institute at: 311 Curtis St. Jamestown, NY 14701.
4th grade students went on a nature walk on 6/4/21. They observed animal tracks, scat as well as animal bones. Following the hike, students had a painting party with Mrs. Parker. As the students painted they saw a deer walk past the pond. What a wonderful day full of Adventure!
Our 6th grade visited the Ripley Rod and Gun Club for an adventure on 6/7/21. A big thank you goes out to the club for letting us use their facilities. The kids were super excited to see how their archery skills improved from the Fall, and everyone caught at least one fish.
Our 5th grade students went on a kayaking adventure on 6/4/21. A big thank you goes out to Evergreen Outfitters for providing kayaks, life vests, and instruction. Many of our students stepped outside of their comfort zones and discovered a new activity that they truly enjoyed.
Grades 5 and 6 went on a golfing adventure this past Thursday. A big thank you to the Lakeside Golf Course for reaching out and working with the school to help introduce this life long sport to our students.
Our third grade students went on a biking adventure this past Thursday at Presque Isle State Park. Students rode the trails, enjoyed a picnic lunch, and visited the beach. All of our scholars showed grit and completed the ride. Nice job!
Ms. Gollnitz’s class raised $400 in loose change as well as: 51 cans of food, 9 boxes of treats, 4 boxes of dryer sheets, 4 bottles of soap, 2 containers of disinfecting wipes, 15 rolls of paper towels, 20 toys, and 7 boxes of garbage bags as part of their Better World Day project. Diane Weekly and her canine companions (Otis and Eva) visited RCS to accept the donationations that were collected for the Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue this morning. Great job!
Our PK4 scholars have been learning about recycling. They took a walking field trip around the school block looking for items that could be repurposed. Great job students and teachers!
Our 5th grade scholars planned multiple projects for Better World Day. Two of the projects are pictured below. Inspirational posters were hung at Meeder's restaurant and they also created an Uplifting Egg Hunt for younger students. Nice job
Today, RCS second graders made signs to welcome community members to our school for the upcoming school budget vote. Great job scholars!
RCS grade 3 students lead a clean up effort of the town field and playground for Better World Day. Nice work! #BetterWorldDay
RCS kindergarten students visited our neighbors at the Westfield Absolut Care for Better World Day. They delivered sun-catchers that they made and held a parade around the perimeter of the building. #BetterWorldDay
For Better World Day, the RCS PK3 students decided to make bird feeders. They wanted to bring more birds to Ripley. They also thought they should dress like birds, so that that the birds outside would recognize them as friends! #BetterWorldDay
One of RCS 5th grades objectives for Better World Day was to improve our communities outlook in an otherwise gloomy year. Please take a moment to watch this 3 minute video.
https://youtu.be/QkQuM7hUvzo
#BetterWorldDay
Students in Ms. Humbert's class participated in some group research on trees today. The students gathered information from text to make into a poster to present to their classmates. Great job scholars!
Peter Cottontail and his sister visited Mrs. Graham's PK3 PM class before the break. The students enjoyed petting the bunnies and learning about how to care for them. A big thank you goes out to Mrs. Kozlowski for helping to facilitate this learning experience.
Mrs. Gollnitz' fourth grade reading champions enjoyed milk shakes from Meeders today. Great job crew!
Sixth grade visited the Northwest Arena in Jamestown today. This was the first time ice skating for many. The students showed a ton of grit and can-do attitude as they learned how to navigate the rink. A big thank you goes out to Mrs. Meredith for planning this winter adventure.
A local tree expert from Country View Farm visited RCS today. She shared how trees are tapped, how sap is made into syrup, and how they collect honey from bees! The kids sampled fresh syrup when the presentation was finished. A big thank you goes out to Mrs. Lindstrom!
RCS had some special visitors today. A big thank you goes out to Mrs. Carris for bringing some of her friends to school with her. Our primary students appreciated it!
Second graders completed a science talk today. They discussed and shared their research on what plants need to grow and survive. Great job scholars!
Students in Mrs. Graham's PK3 class learned all about the arctic today. They read a story, watched a video, sang a song, and played with arctic animals. These scholars are going to be arctic experts in a few weeks as they continue to learn about the frozen tundra.
Happy Groundhog's Day! This morning Phil saw his shadow but that didn't spoil our kindergartener's moods. Only six more weeks until Spring!
Ms. Humbert's class went on a snowshoeing adventure today. The students had a great time travelling across the snow.
Reminder: School will be closed this coming Monday 1/18 in observance of MLK Day.
Reminder: There will be a 1/2 day of school Friday January 8. Student dismissal will begin at 11:40.
Virtual Santa visited our remote and in-person learners yesterday. We truly appreciate Santa taking time out of his busy schedule to spread some holiday cheer. Thanks Santa!
PK Reminder: We are going to continue to alternate AM and PM attendance for PK students. AM PK will attend the morning of 12/3 and PM PK folks will attend the morning of 12/4. We have a half day on 12/11 and AM PK students will attend.
Reminder: School will be closed for Thanksgiving Wednesday 11/25 - Sunday 11/29. In person instruction will resume Monday 11/30.
We hope you have a restful and safe holiday.
Tomorrow is the last day to turn in your Spirit Wear order form and payment. Please make checks payable to: Ripley PTO. If you have any questions, please call Laurie Kozlowski (736-7224). Thank you.
Please remember to submit your child's t-shirt size: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchkkF9NAWkNTtHBudgZ3UP1NWcPiDTN_UrgWg6jaAFOT8vYw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Bus 85 (yellow bus) is running about 15 minutes behind today. Please be patient.
Good evening. This is Ripley Central School District calling to notify parents and guardians that tomorrow we will practice our lockdown procedures as part of our routine safety program. During this time, students and staff will participate in a drill to secure the building and to shelter in place. This is only a drill and will likely take no more than 15 minutes.
To learn more about a lockdown, visit the district website, www.ripleycsd.org. Select the Resources heading, then Parent/Student Resources, to read “What Is a Lockdown?”
Thank you.
The county will be offering free Covid-19 testing in Mayville.
Reminder: Mum pickup is today at 2:30 pm at the RCS Bus Garage. We ask that you please practice social distancing guidelines and wear your masks. Thank you.
Picture Day is tomorrow! Order now at inter-state.com/order and use Order Code 51139Y or send in your order forms with your child.
Mum Pickup:
Friday, September 25, 2020
2:30 pm
RCS Bus Garage
Mum money and orders due today. Please contact Laurie Kozlowski at 736-7224 with questions.
Picture Day is Friday, September 25, 2020, mark your calendar! Ordering online is easy, visit inter-state.com/order and use Order Code <51139Y.
Sending Order Flyers home with students Friday, September 18, 2020, however, if you wish to preorder online, please use this link inter-state.com/order and use Order Code 51139Y.
Picture Day is coming up on Friday, September 25, 2020! Visit inter-state.com/kiosk and sign up to receive helpful email reminders from Inter-State Studio.
COVID-19 Return to School Video (Sept 2020)
https://youtu.be/m8B79MfiGIw
Supply Lists have been updated on our website and App. We will begin mailing out welcome back packets first thing next week. Have a great weekend!
Reminder: There will be a PK3 and PK4 Parent Meeting this evening (8/20) @ 6:30. A Zoom invitation will be added to the RCS news feed this afternoon (RipleyCSD.org or the Ripley CSD app). The AM / PM Form will be added to both sites following the meeting.
Our reopening plan is posted to our website (RipleyCSD.org) in the news section.
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Exciting to see Mrs. Graham in the school selecting books, getting ready for this years Pre-K 3 students.
Did you forget to pick up your yearbook yesterday? Don't worry, you are not alone. Please call Laurie to make arrangements to pick up your yearbook at 736-7224.
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