Ryan Elementary School Update

Ryan Elementary Families,

We have reached the point in our school year that we are beginning to plan for next year’s classroom placements. Our first priority must be to maximize the learning of all of our students. It is critical that we make all classrooms as balanced as possible, using a broad range of indicators. As a District, teacher requests are discouraged and we cannot guarantee they will be granted, because they have the potential to create unbalanced classrooms and reduce the effectiveness of student growth. We also can’t guarantee which teachers will be teaching at each grade level.

Instead, we welcome you to contact us with any information that you wish to share about your child’s specific learning needs to inform our placement decisions. It is our goal to maximize success for all children. If you have specific concerns about your child’s education, please feel free to contact us via email or SeeSaw, send a note with your child, or call the school to discuss your concerns. This information will be taken into consideration upon placing students into next year’s classrooms.

Our staff is working very hard to ensure that we are using best practice strategies, following our curriculum to guarantee continuity among classrooms and grade levels, and building and sustaining relationships with our students. With our intervention/extension blocks (WIN), we strive to provide instruction at each child’s instructional level. We are confident that we have great teachers here and we, as a building, will make sure that we are delivering exactly what your child needs and quality instruction, in every single classroom.

Please know that classroom placements will be sent to families in the mail in early July.

Please feel free to reach out to us with specific concerns as we work together to care for your child. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve your family.

We are planning to offer a 12 day project based summer school! We have limited slots available. If you have received an invitation, we are asking that you to indicate now if you would like your child or children to attend. We are working out the specific details, but would like to offer breakfast, lunch, and busing. Summer school will be held from July 15-August 1, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. Please complete and return the form below by May 3, 2024.

All letters have been sent home, please pay attention to dates and necessary forms required for attendance. Also, the PTO is purchasing every student a custom Viking T-Shirt for the Field Trip.

By Bailey Miller

On April 5th, the students of Ryan Elementary participated in the first Viking Venture of the school year. A building goal of 2,000 tickets earned was set in order to receive this Lead By Example reward. Students earned “golden tickets” which were in recognition for demonstrating being responsible, respectful, safe, or kind. The afternoon was fun, ranging from outdoor options to indoor activities that included STEM opportunities. Also, we were joined by members of the Bronson Jr/Sr High School Varsity Club, who helped out with the many outdoor activities. Recently, Ryan students were able to reach another 2,000 ticket goal and had the pleasure of taping Mrs.Bucklin to the gym wall during each grade level lunch (pictures below.)

By Sawyer Miller

On April 3rd, Ryan 5th Graders were given the opportunity to learn about internet safety and cyberbullying. A representative from the Michigan State Police, Trooper Z. Feighner, presented a PowerPoint on how kids can be safe while using social media apps like Instagram and Snapchat. The presentation also touched on cyberbullying its effects and consequences and what to do if being targeted. She also shared how to keep from being accused of cyberbullying. Since there were so many questions, Trooper Feighner will be back in May to talk about the 0K2SAY program.

• School Savings Program every Thursday

• Popcorn every Friday

• NHS- 3rd Grade Tree Giveaway- April 26th
  

• 5th Grade Budget Lessons- April 26th

• Records Day- Half Day- April 26th

• 4th Grade Field Trip to Hayes State Park- May 1st

• Savings Program End of Year Celebration- May 8th

• Music Assembly and Fitting for 5th Grade- May 14, 15 and 16

• BHS Seniors Parade of Hallways- May 15th

• Ryan End of the Year Extravaganza- Awards, Picnic Lunch & Field Day Events May 15th (May 21st Rain Date)

• 2nd Grade Transition Meeting May 17th

• 3rd Grade Field Trip to the Air Zoo May 20th

• Memorial Day (No School for Students)- May 27th

• 5th Grade Field Trip to Sauder Village- May 29th

• Last Day of School- May 31st