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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