Ms. Z. has her students use individual whiteboards to keep her lessons interactive. Today, her American History class continued a study on how America built its empire. Today's focus was American diplomacy in China.
GR8 Jr. High teachers are already prepping for next school year by participating in eMINTS training for THREE new 3D printers funded by an eMINTS grant!!!
Kindergarten students were extremely motivated to practice their sight words today! Ms. Jayla let them use dry erase markers on the small group table! Markers are magical!!!
First grade had a flag presentation today from the 40 and 8 VFW in Sedalia. Mr. Bybee and Mr. Ficken taught the history of the flag, flag etiquette, how to fold the flag, and proper disposal of an American flag.
Second grade reading groups were in full swing today! Some groups focused on word work and decoding strategies for fictional text. Other groups learned how to use nonfiction text to create word webs for future writing projects. Keep up the GR8 work!
First grade is keeping busy with reading support today: small groups, independent reading centers, and progress monitoring! Make sure to have your little tiger cubs read to a family member each day! This is the time of year our first grade students really start to bloom! Your home support is so appreciated!
High school Biology classes are making presentations this week. Students worked with partners to research various animals in order to "create" their own animal species with characteristics from the various animals they researched. Today, the new species was a Crocatuasaras... interesting combination of a crocodile, turtle, and tuatara! GR8 Job!
Jr. High Science classes reviewed thermal energy today and started discussing how pressure affects states of matter. Ms. Donaldson used real world examples to help students better understand this concept: balloons, bike tires, mountain elevation.
Senior Spotlight
The Jr High Tiger boys finished up a great season today beating rival Sacred Heart for the second time this year and bringing home 3rd place in the Kaysinger Conference Tournament. The boys finished the year 8-1 in regular season play, a 2nd place finish in the Lincoln tournament, and 3rd in the Conference tournament. To say it was a successful year would be an understatement. I'm so proud of this group of young men and I can't wait to see what they do moving on in their HS careers! 🐅🏀💜
It's a Grand Event!
Today, our 5th & 6th grade Math and ELA classes were busy breaking down lengthy word problems, reviewing various math concepts, and identifying characteristics of science fiction in a sample text. GR8 job, Tigers!
High School basketball travels to Concordia tonight for varsity contests only. Tip off for the girls game will be 5:30 pm. Junior high boys continue their conference tournament in Stover this evening with a 6:30 tip off against Cole Camp. Good luck Tigers!
Our 5th & 6th grade Science & Social Studies classes are engaging students with lessons about the Earth's oceans and States' Rights. Today, Mr. Doane's students were preparing for a test review of their science material with a football-themed game...very timely!
Upper level ELA classes are keeping things interesting! One of today's lessons involved evaluating an author's argument. Students learned about the impact of propaganda. Other classes were preparing for Evaluate assessments. We are having a friendly competition for the best scores...7th grade vs. 8th grade and 9th vs. 10th! We love seeing 100% effort!!!
Here is a small sample of some of our patriotic attire today for Spirit Week!
Kindergarten students are blooming and growing! Small group time with the teacher and independent reading work stations are a big part of this success! We are also grateful for our high school helpers! Keep up the GR8 work!
Senior Spotlight
It's National School Counseling Week! We are thankful to have Ms. Fox supporting our GR8 students! Her lesson today was about identifying things you like about yourself! Thank you for all you do, Ms. Fox! 💜💛
80's spirit at Green Ridge R8 is totally awesome!
