December 2024 Newsletter

Mrs. Glisson's Blended: Lynkin, Ellie, Elijah & Calyx

Mrs. Shield's TK: Sterling, Bodhi, Casey, Zeus & Cooper

Mrs. Teske's Kindergarten: Lula, Charlie, Kaiser, Erin & Brandtly

Mrs. Wellsandt's 1st Grade: Kolton, Cooper, Avery, Lily & Everett

Mrs. LaVigueur's 2nd Grade: Benny, Adeline, Josie, Maisie & Achilles

Miss Gering's 2nd Grade: Mateo, Lincoln, Ariyana, Dakota & Christopher

Mrs. Stanford's 3rd Grade: Dakota, Luke, Lucy, Quinn & Apple

Mrs. Terris's 4th Grade: Gannon, Oakley, Harrison, Dallas & Katherine

Mrs. Weishaar & Mrs. Gingrich's 5th Grade: Castle, Paisley, Olivia, Henry & Hudsen

Every month, five students from each class who display BRONCO PRIDE will be recognized!

• P – Positive Attitude

• R – Respect

• I – In Control

• D – Dependable

• E – Engaged in Learning

Class Award Winners:

Golden Music Note: Mrs. Shields's TK

Golden Book: Mrs. Teske's Kindergarten

Golden Lunch Tray: Mrs. Wellsandt's 1st Grade

Golden Vacuum: Ms. D's Preschool

Golden Sneaker: Mrs. Terris's 4th Grade

Congratulations to each of the winners!

Dear Families,

We have an exciting few weeks ahead in Mrs. T's Kindergarten class!

Math: We will continue to explore various ways to make numbers up to 10. Students will engage with manipulatives and different tools to discover techniques for making 10.

Language Arts: Our focus remains on "no excuse" words, and we will practice reading with CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words to enhance our comprehension skills.

Writing: In writing, we are diligently learning to write complete sentences using a writing checklist to guide us.

Science: Our science lessons will cover living things, non-living things, and plants, including what they need to grow.

Upcoming Events:
Please note that we have MAP testing scheduled for December 10th and 12th.

We are working hard and developing many new skills! I encourage you to ask your kinder kiddo to read to you at home! Its been an amazing year so far and I can’t wait to continue to watch the kiddos learn and grow.

Mrs. T

RGS TK-4th Grade Music and 5th Grade Beginning Band Concert

Wednesday, December 4th

6:00pm, Gilson Gym

*Please have students dress nicely and arrive by 5:45pm.

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to RGS December 2nd - December 7th!

Students may visit the Book Fair before school Monday-Friday (7:50-8:20am), after school Monday-Thursday (3:30-4:30pm), after school Friday (2:00-3:30pm) or during the Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, December 7th from 10:00am-2:00pm.

Please email Ms. Haley at hcampbell@lrschools.org for more information.

RGS is hosting the annual Food Drive benefiting the Ritzville Food Pantry from December 2nd through December 6th.

Suggested non-perishable items to bring include: Canned soups and chili, canned meats such as tuna and chicken, boxed meals or ramen noodles.

**Please be sure to check expiration dates!**

The class that collects the most items will win a PIZZA PARTY from Mr. LaTour!

Monday 12/16: Flannels & Holiday Socks

Tuesday 12/17: Monochromatic (Wear as much of one color as you can!)

Wednesday 12/18: Ugly Sweater or Holiday Shirt

Thursday 12/19: Holiday Hat or Headband

Friday 12/20: Pajama Day

It is the time of year when the weather has changed. The Adams County Health District is seeing an increase in Pertussis cases, especially in the Othello area. The health district would like to remind parents to be aware as we often shop in Moses Lake and/or Spokane. These areas are also seeing an increase in Pertussis. This is a good reminder to keep your children updated on their immunizations with their physician and/or you can go to a health district. If you have any questions, please call the Adams County Public Health Phone: 1-509-488-2031. We would like everyone to have healthy winter activities and/or holiday time with others.

Nurse Stephanie Lundgren

slundgren@lrschools.org

509-659-0232 ext. 1216

December 2-6: Scholastic Book Fair

December 2-6: Food Drive

December 4: TK-4th Music & 5th Grade Band Concert, 6:00pm Gilson Gym

December 9: Community Forum (4-day school week discussion), 6:00pm High School Collaboration Room

December 10: Community Forum (4-day school week discussion), 6:00pm Lind-Ritzville Middle School Collaboration Room

December 10: K-5 MAPS Testing: Reading

December 12: K-5 MAPS Testing: Math

December 18: Toothsavers

December 20: Early Release @ 12:25pm

December 23-January 3: Winter Break

January 6: School Resumes

Principal: Mr. Tanner LaTour - tlatour@lrschools.org

Secretary: Stephanie Stokoe - sstokoe@lrschools.org

RGS Website: https://www.lrschools.org/Domain/89

Ritzville Grade School

401 E. 6th Ave.

Ritzville, WA 99169

Phone: 509-659-0232 / Fax: 888-974-3546