Enrichment January News 2023
The best part of your child's day!
Jennifer Ashmore, Art Teacher
Congratulations to these students who are representing Ride Elementary in this year’s Western Art Show. Students have completed Rodeo Art projects and have begun learning about famous Pop Artist Andy Warhol.
Students participating in the Western Art Show are:
Lucas Cruz-4th
Randi Curl-4th
Hajar Ettabet-4th
Lilana Verstringhe-3rd
Emily Herlehy-3rd
Katherine Heath-Kinder
Tracy Mitchell, Computer Teacher
Tammy Fishman, Librarian
Thanks so much for supporting the book fair in December. It was a huge success and we have many students reading new books!
In January, students will review book checkout procedures. Challengers will continue to check out books and enjoy their love of reading. Lessons will include support of teacher curriculum and continued library skills.
The library schedule is as follows:
4th Grade - Monday
2nd Grade - Tuesday
3rd Grade - Wednesday
Kindergarten - Thursday
1st Grade - Friday
Happy Reading!!
Cristen Dimas, Music Teacher
Let’s make some music! In MUSIC class, Challenger musicians practice and develop rhythmic skills, melodic skills and listening skills in age-appropriate, FUN ways. We make and experience music together using singing voices, instruments, movement, children’s books, and games. And we READ music, using visual representation and music notation. Every time students come to class, we: Sing, Move, Play, Listen (like musicians do), and Create!
In January, we celebrate Winter! Your student may come home singing songs or speaking rhymes about winter, snowmen, snowflakes and Jack Frost. Fourth grade will be beginning a ukulele unit!
I'm looking forward to including plenty of books and reading in the music room as usual, on our new book nook cozy carpet- thanks to the Ride Reading Adventure Fundraiser!
Happy New Year, let's make it musical!
Bridget Hodge, Physical Education Teacher
PE would like to help you kick off your fitness goals and connect with your Challenger! You are invited to participate in Drum Fit on January 12 or 13. Please wear school appropriate exercise attire.
Drum Fit is for ALL fitness and ability levels. The heart pumping, cross curricular, smile-inducing fun will release those stress-relieving endorphins and build memories between you and your child. https://tinyurl.com/SKRDF
In addition to being fun and active, DrumFit benefits include: builds brain connections, promotes social emotional learning, improves coordination, teaches fine motor skills and spatial awareness, increases focus and attention, supports reading skills and pattern recognition, builds confidence, promotes self expression, includes everyone of all abilities, and enhances academic learning.
You may reserve your spot at https://tinyurl.com/RideDrumFit