Ryan Elementary School Update

December 2024
Shining Stars: Celebrating Our December Student Leaders
Blake Rock
Blake comes to school every morning with a smile on his face. He is eager to learn and volunteers answers during our class discussions. He is a responsible leader who does the right thing even if no one is watching. When asked to do a task, I know Blake will always do his best. He is a hard worker who is prepared for class. His classmates enjoy being Blake's partner because of his kind heart and "win/ win" attitude.
Nominated by: Mrs. Harris
Kasey Verrill
Kasey Verrill is my nominee for Student of the Month. She is a kind and respectful friend. When a classmate needs help she goes out of her way to help out. Kasey is a good friend to everyone around her. Several times this year I have seen her stop what she was doing to comfort a classmate when they were upset. She tries her best on all her work in class and participates in class discussions. We are lucky to have Kasey in our class.
Nominated by: Mrs. Kilburn
Ronin Baumeister
Ronin Baumeister is my nominee for Student of the Month. He is respectful, responsible, safe, and Kind. He is hard working in and out of the classroom. He is having a great year. We are so proud of him.
Nominated by: Mrs. Beaudoin
Creative Connections: Blending Colors and Growing Minds in Art Class
Students are growing their brain’s dendrites in art by learning how to use an eraser to blend color pencils along with creating radial balanced snowflakes.
Student Spotlight: Young Authors Corner
The Sensory Trail: Engaging Minds and Bodies
By Adrianna Ballinger, Nora Rinehart & Liam Rissman
We have a brand new sensory path in the hall at school. Many kids experience stress and the sensory path is a good way for kids to get rid of some of that stress. It is a good way for students that need a little extra movement to get it in a safe way.
Making Our Voices Heard!
By Adrianna Ballinger, Nora Rinehart & Liam Rissman
Our Student Senate is always looking for ways to improve our school culture. During our lunch the Ryan Elementary Student Senate meets with Mrs. Bucklin to plan out a variety of events in our school. We have one representative from every classroom. Each Student Senate Members gets ideas from their class and then brings them to our Student Senate meetings. This month we came up with our Holiday Door Decorating contest, our Holiday Dress-up days and we also had a Hot Cocoa Bar one day after recess.
Leader in Me Job Specialists
Students at Ryan Elementary School have several opportunities throughout the year to be great leaders. Students apply and are selected for various jobs throughout the building. Below are our current building leaders.
Early Riser Cleanup Crew
- Liam Shaffer
- Berenis Varga
Recess Doorman
- Bella Swinehart
- Kasey Verrill
Morning Greeter
- Job Bowers
- Thad Kilburn
- Savannah Cobb
- Olivia Ferry
- Ellie Hicks
- Layla Hetrick
Morning Announcements Leaders
- Navighety Ennist
- Charley Robertson
Photographers
- Gissel Luna-Martinez
- Paisley Hill
- Kassidy Stewart
Recess Equipment Specialists
- Whytt Leyo
- Scarlett Crabtree
Lunch Specialist
- Kolten Murphy
- Brevin Watson
- Bethannie Modert
- Oliver Lehman
- Jonathon Luna
- Bryson Hemker
- Olivia Maust
- Harry Smith
We have amazing leaders at Ryan Elementary School!
Cold is Cool: Skiing Opportunity for 4th and 5th Grade Students in Michigan
MSIA Cold is Cool Passport allows Fourth and Fifth Graders to Ski All Winter Long in Michigan! Families can obtain a Cold is Cool Ski & Ride Passport App for their 4th and/or 5th graders that gives them up to three free lift tickets or trail passes at 29 participating ski areas (when accompanied by a paying adult), plus additional discounts on the slopes and in Michigan ski shops. MSIA charges $30 for the passport; $22 covers operating expenses, $8 goes to Share Winter Foundation and MIsnow, a new charitable organization that helps get underprivileged kids out on our slopes & trails in the winter. MIsnow also works to preserve the strong cultural past of Michigan skiing and protect its future with sustainability education.
Future Dates
January 6 Students return from break – Full day of school
January 20 Teacher PD – No school for students
January 29 Spelling Bee at St. Marys
January 21-22 Smiles on Wheels
February 5 Half Day for Students - Teacher PD
February 6 3rd Grade Field Trip to the Capital and History Museum
February 12 Spring Count Day
February 14 Half Day for Students/Staff
February 17 No School – Farmer’s Day
March 5 Half Day for Students - Teacher PD
March 10 P-T Conferences – School in Session
March 24 Spring Break Begins
March 31 Students return from Spring Break – Full day
April 2 Half Day for Students - Teacher PD
April 18 No School – Good Friday
April 24th 4th Grade Field Trip Kalamazoo Valley Museum
April 25 Half Day for Students – Teacher Record Day
May 7 Half Day for Students - Teacher PD
May 15 Ryan Elementary Extravaganza (Field Day, Awards & Family Picnic)
May 22 Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony
May 26 No School – Memorial Day
May 28th 5th Grade Field Trip to Sauder Village (Tentative)
May 30 Half day - Last Day of school for Students - Teacher Records Day