Ryan Elementary School Update
January 2024
Shining Stars: Celebrating Our January Student Leaders
Kennedy Rinehart
Kennedy demonstrates excellent behavior inside and outside the classroom. She is well-mannered and respectful to peers and staff. She is always willing to help others. She shows kindness to others. Within the classroom, she is always asking for ways to help around the room. She does not need to be asked more than once to follow the directions.
Nominated by: Mrs. Oliver
Arianna Milliman
Arianna does a fantastic job following the expectations of being responsible, respectful and safe and kind. She follows those expectations everywhere. She works hard to learn in lessons and at work time. She tries to learn new concepts on her own as well. She is always willing to give a helping hand with whatever she is asked to. She also does many things to help without being asked. She completes class assignments and homework with quality and turned in on time. She does the right things even when no one is looking.
Nominated by: Mr. Kehoe
Ashlyn Wisman
Ashlyn is a very dedicated and diligent student. Getting her work completed on time and correctly is her first priority. She is a good friend to many students and is quick to help others succeed. She can often be found sitting on the carpet leading or teaching a small group of her fellow students. Ashlyn follows the school and classroom rules and is always quick to help clean our classroom at the end of the day.
Nominated by: Mrs. Cranson
School Safety Reminders
Classroom Volunteer Form Deadline
Anyone interested in volunteering in the classroom must submit the volunteer form by April 1st. This will allow us enough time to process the applications. If you have already submitted a form this year, you will not need to do so again until next year.
Early Student Pick-Up Instructions
If you need to pick your student up early from school, anytime after 2:30, please park on the road and not in the drive close to the school. Our buses use the drive closest to the school, and you will not be able to get out until the buses leave.
Delayed Start Drop-off
On delayed start days, our dedicated staff come together in teams to engage in learning and planning aimed at ensuring student success. Please note that classes will begin at 8:20. For the safety of your child, we kindly request that you refrain from dropping them off before 7:35, as adult supervision will not be available until that time. Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a safe and secure environment for all students.
Student Spotlight: Young Authors Corner
Rollin' with Roller Coasters
By: Rudy Barajas, Fisher Anthony, Adilynn Brown
In this article, we will be talking about the project we did in class yesterday. We made roller coasters out of paper and formed them with tape. The goal of the project was to have a fun time with friends on Valentine’s Day. The rules for building these roller coasters were to build with only the supplies we were given. You had to work as a team to get our project done. All the roller coasters were unique. After all the roller coasters were finished students walked around and tested them. When the day was done we all had a lot of fun.
Fractions Taste Good in Ms. Skirka's Class
Ms. Skirka pictured below leading a group of students through a lesson on fractions using donuts.
March is Reading Month Important Information
Theme: Oh, The Places We Read
Our goal is to encourage a love of reading by showing some of the great locations that people read.
Dress up Days: (Fridays)
March 1st- Wear anything with words
March 8th- Tropical Getaway- Anything that is school appropriate that you might wear on tropical vacation or by the pool, you can even bring beach towels to lounge on for our reading time. (sunglasses, tropical shirts, sun hat)
March 15th- The Great Outdoors- Wear anything that you might wear sitting around campfire, lying in a hammock or lounging outside. (flannels, sweats, hiking attire)
March 22nd- Staycation- Wear anything comfy for lounging around your house, you can even bring a blanket to snuggle up with during reading time. (pajamas, sweats, slippers)
Future Dates
Spelling Bee District- February 21st at the Chicago Street School (6:00pm Registration)
Spelling Bee Regional- February 24th
March is Reading Month Kick-off- March 1st
Conference Week March 11th
Report Card will be sent by March 15
United We Read Guest Readers- March 20th
Spring Musical- March 21st at 6:30
Spring Break (No School for Students)- March 25th - 29th
Volunteer Form Deadline for End of the Year Events- April 1st
2nd Grade Visit to ryan & 5th Grade Visit to the high school- April 3rd morning
Records Day (Half Day for Students)- April 26th
Field Day Date May 17th (May 24th Rain Date)
Memorial Day (No School for Students)- May 27th
5th Grade Field Trip to Sauder Village- May 29th
Last Day of School- May 31st