Green Ridge R-8 School District

March is Board of Education Appreciation Month. GR R-VIII wanted to take a moment to recognize and THANK our AMAZING BOE for the commitment to our kids, staff, district and community. The Green Ridge Community (TIGER NATION) is thankful to have such a caring, purposeful and reflective BOE. Thank you for ALL you do for TIGER NATION!

Mrs. Donaldson's 7th grade science class made "Reactions in a Baggie" to explore the differences between endothermic and exothermic chemical reactions. This lab activity is always a hit!

The Softball Jamboree for tonight has been cancelled. The Lady Tigers will open their season at home on Monday against Kingsville. Thank you all Tiger Nation.

Hello TigerNation! On April 9th and 10th, Doctor Ethan Stout with Bothwell Orthopedics will be at our school to perform free physical exams for Green Ridge students who participate in junior high/high school sports and/or band. If your child is due for a physical exam and you wish for them to receive one from Dr. Stout, please have your child get the appropriate forms from the school nurse so they can be signed and filled out by the parent with the information needed. Sports physicals are good for two years. If you are unsure if your child received a physical last year, please contact the school or have your child stop by the nurses office. Please note, students are not allowed to participate in any practice or events until a physical exam is completed and returned to the school. If your child does not receive a physical exam from Dr. Stout on one of these days, then one will need to be obtained from a licensed provider of your choice. We ask that the forms are completed and returned to the school nurse by 4/7/2025. Please contact the school with any questions or concerns.

We are pleased to announce our Students of the Month for Jan/Feb! Due to many inclement weather days we combined the two months into one. Help us in recognizing high school students Lanae Mason, JH student Faith Hayburn, Intermediate student Philip Oliferchuk, and primary student Alyssa Scott! All of these students have been recognized for their hard work, kindness, and overall positive attitude! Great job showing your stripes! High School- Lanae Mason: Lanae has always been a rather quiet and reserved student. She has also been a great student from day one! I never would have imagined that she would step out of her comfort zone, step on stage, and be such a marvelous performer. Lanae works hard in her studies and all her activities, is a supportive teammate and friend, and is a great example of what it means to be a Tiger and part of the TigerNation. Jr High-Faith Hayburn: Faith shows her tiger stripes each and every day. She comes in and immediately gets out what she needs to begin class and stays on task the whole hour. She is respectful to her teachers and classmates, responsible with herself and her work, and always follows the school rules. She is an amazing student! Philip Oliferchuk: I have been super impressed with Philip not only in class, but on the playground as well. In class he works hard on his classwork. He has even asked for extra practice when he doesn't understand something, or he will choose to miss out on specials to get help to understand concepts better. On the playground, Philip will always try to include everyone and make sure they get the ball or the time to make a play. He always sticks up for the kids, always helps them understand the rules if it is a game they haven't played. I have seen him tell the other kids to give them another try because they didn't understand what to do. He truly is a great friend to a lot of kids. We appreciate it and so do the kids. Alyssa Scott: This student demonstrates selflessness, kindness, helpfulness, and friendship and is a joy to be around. I notice her using her free time in class to help others when they are struggling, making sure others feel included in and outside the classroom, and encouraging collaboration during group work. During math, she always starts conversations to stir group work; during recess, she makes a point to include whoever she can. Alyssa is wonderfully social and befriends everyone. I am amazed by her actions, character, and smartness every day. I believe Alyssa is very deserving of a Student of the Month award!

Good Morning Tiger Nation, The Pioneer Trails Regional Planning Commission is working with the City of Green Ridge to Develop an Active Transportation Plan to encourage and to provide the infrastructure for safe walking and bicycling for all residents. Much of the preliminary work has been completed, and we are now at the stage of convening a working group to develop the plan. A portion of the plan will focus on safe routes to school for our students. Please take a moment to fill out this survey. (highlight the survey link- click on the survey monkey) https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/City_of_Green_Ridge_Mo

PTO sponsored a pizza party at Mazzio's for our top earners in the Read-A-Thon. These students all raised $200 or more by reading every day for 10 days! Thank you GR PTO!

Here are some more of our GR-8 kids having lunch with a special teacher.

Tigernation: There is no Boys and Girls Club today due to B&G Club training. Please call the school if you need to make other arrangements for your student.

Head to the Green Ridge Park today and support these ladies' FBLA service project! They're collecting non-perishable food items (for Open Door Food Pantry) and gently used clothing (for Pettis County Community Partnership). They're also holding a silent auction with all proceeds go to the Alzheimer's Association. The event ends at 1:00 and the winning bidders will be notified then. In case you can't read the pictures the following items are up for bid... - 2 hour cleaning service by Melissa Rivas - Stay True Tattoo set ($50 gift certificate and Aquaphor) -Sweets and Sips gift card set  ($20 Panera, $50 Sonic, $15  Starbucks, $20 Twisted Tango, $25  Sedalia Nutrition) - Butterscotch Pie made by Sara Lentz - Cinnamon Rolls by Greta - Haircut and eyebrow wax by Melissa Rivas - Homemade jam (elderberry & peach) by Miley Hays - Raw honey from Sarah Donaldson of Hickory Hollow Farmstead

Tiger Nation & Green Ridge Community, We hope this message finds you well. As a school community, the safety and well-being of our students are always our top priority. We want to bring to your attention some recent concerns in our area and ask for your partnership in reinforcing critical safety practices with your children. In the past week, there have been three attempted abductions reported in surrounding communities. While we work diligently to educate our students on the importance of awareness and vigilance, we also recognize that safety is a collective effort. Even in our small, close-knit town, it is crucial that we remain proactive in protecting our most precious resource—our children. We encourage you to have conversations with your child about: Being aware of their surroundings at all times. Avoiding interactions with strangers and never accepting rides or gifts from someone they do not know. Walking in groups whenever possible, especially to and from school. Identifying safe places to go if they ever feel uncomfortable or threatened. Trusting their instincts and seeking help from a trusted adult if something does not feel right. Here at school, we consistently discuss these safety measures with our students, particularly our younger ones. However, these conversations are most effective when reinforced at home. Your support in reminding your children of these essential safety practices is invaluable. If you or your child notice any suspicious behavior, please report it immediately to law enforcement and the school. It takes all of us working together to keep our children safe. Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to our students’ well-being. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. Sincerely, Brett Hieronymus Superintendent

In case you're wondering how the Tigers' track and field season is going so far... 😆

TIGER NAION- Please mark your calendars for Sunday, March 16, 2025.

KINDERGARTEN SCREENINGS

More from 8th grade's day at the Kaysinger Science Fair. 👏

I'm SUPER proud of my 8th grade students who worked very hard on science fair this year and created some really amazing projects!! Extra congratulations to my students who medaled at Kaysinger Science Fair today. - Mrs. Donaldson - 🥇Kaelyn & Alita: 1st in Microbiology with "Sippin' on Science" 🥇Mya & Whitney: 1st in Botany with "Bitterness Blackout" 🥈 Clay & Alex: 2nd in Botany with "Propagating Pups" 🥉Myka & Rayleigh: 3rd in Behavior Science with "Creativity Killer?" 🥇Ariana & Macie: 1st in Medicine/Health with "Lash Out" 🥈Angelina: 2nd in Medicine/Health with "Hop Into Flavor" 🥇Chet, Brentley & Cole: 1st in Earth Science with "Roots that Hold - Erosion Controlled"

Read-A-Thon awards are celebrated this week! Today we started with a few lunches with our favorite teacher! These students all have on their happy faces! More coming tomorrow!

SFCC hosted District 14 Solo & Ensemble today. Green Ridge Music Department took 10 solos and ensembles to perform in front of judges, family, and peers. At the end of the day, we came away with 2 solos and 1 ensemble that will be moving on to State held on MU campus May 1. Exemplary (1) Callie Knoernschild, French Horn Solo Gavin Walters, Vocal Solo Vocal Quartet (Callie Knoernschild, Evee Porter, Ava Morris, Heath Snethen) Outstanding (2) Miley Hayes, Trumpet Solo Brayden Wells, Vocal Solo Ever Porter, Flute Solo Miles Porter, Alto Sax Solo Satisfactory (3) Heath Snethen, Vocal Solo Lilyan Viebrock, Vocal Solo Andrew Ransdell, Euphonium Solo

GR8 students were recognized for showing compassion in February. This group of students showed empathy and caring to their friends and family. Great job!

Tiger Nation: Parents/Guardians and students, Please see the dates that GR R-VIII will be in session in March and April. These are the make up days in order we are here with students: March 17 March 31 April 7 April 14 April 28