RISD REPORT
The holidays are always a very special time of year for all students, but it seems to be extra special for our elementary students.
Elesha Eoff, RES Principal, has the opportunity this week to share what is happening on her campus, so read and enjoy:
November and December are exciting months for our students. We had several events that centered around Thanksgiving, celebrating the season, competing in events, and giving to others.
The annual Pre-Kindergarten Extravaganza featuring students dressed as turkeys, Native Americans and Pilgrims is a highlight of the show. Everyone is impressed with the work they put into the show, and we are always amazed by the singing, dancing, speaking parts, and work that goes into making this show such a delight to watch. Families and friends came to watch.
Kindergarten teachers paired up and provided rotation stations involving retelling of the first Thanksgiving.
Other stations included math and science graphing and sorting as well as writing stations. It was a fun way for the students to learn about customs, tradition, and the reason we celebrate the holiday.
Rotations ended with the annual feast where students dressed up, talked about manners and being polite, created table cloths, brought snacks for their friends, and shared why they were thankful.
December is filled with many activities. Older students are currently working on their UIL events and preparing for competition.
The Winter Wonderland, held at RHS, was held Dec. 4 as students and families came together to read, play games, enjoy fun learning activities, and celebrate the season. This very enjoyable experience was at the Rockdale High School campus.
Second grade students are preparing the Christmas Variety Show, which includes, singing, dancing, acting, and a whole lot of fun!
Come out and watch the performance at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 20. Please call ahead to have your badge ready.
Our elementary campus focuses on giving back to our community through our canned food drive for Christmas Roundup.
The elementary is donating cans of chicken, corn, and green beans.
Classes are in competition to see which class can bring the most cans. Our collection is growing, and we encourage the children to think of others during this holiday season.
Our hope is that these activities will foster a love of wanting to help others less fortunate than themselves as they grow. At RES, we focus on teaching to the whole child and creating valuable learning experiences that our students will hold onto for a lifetime.
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