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Ryan Elementary School September

January 2024

Ryan Elementary School September January 2024

October 2024

Shining Stars: Celebrating Our September Student Leaders

Jasper Case

Jasper has been such a great leader this month. He is always working hard and persevering through any difficult task. Jasper loves learning, comes to school daily with a positive attitude, and is prepared for the day. He is always making proactive choices and follows directions the first time. I can always count on him to listen, volunteer his ideas with a quiet hand, and collaborate with others. Jasper is a great example of being respectful, responsible, safe, and kind. He has gone out of his way to help his classmates and others at recess. Jasper has the kindest heart and always wants others to feel included.


Nominated by: Miss. Kus

Madalynn Tepepa

Madalynn is always respectful to teachers and to other students. She follows directions the first time and works without distracting her classmates. She is responsible. She does the classroom routines and does the right things without being told, even when no one is looking. She is always kind, she gives compliments to others, and only says nice things to classmates.


Nominated by: Mr. Kehoe

Arianna Milliman

She is respectful, responsible, safe, and kind. According to her classmates, she is always willing to help them. She is seen as a leader since she tries to do things right and follow directions. Kids see her as smart and want to be like her.



Nominated by: Mrs. Snellenberger & Classmates

Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Initiative

Our food service department applied for and received a federal grant to be able to offer fresh fruits and vegetables to our students as an extra snack twice a week for the whole year. The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Initiative will be starting in November on Tuesday's and Fridays in the afternoon. The goal is to get students to try new foods, learn about seasonal produce and set healthy eating habits. November will bring some unique offerings to our students like Dragon Fruit, sugar Snap Peas, Mangoes, Papaya, Asparagus, Zucchini and Grapefruit

Hurricane Relief- Change Drive

Our students have been very worried about the impact of the hurricanes and would like to help. We will be doing a change drive in every classroom. We will collect change to donate to Feeding America designated for hurricane relief over the next two weeks. Our start date will be October 21st and will run through November 1st.

Student Spotlight: Young Authors Corner

Emotional Bank Account

By Liam Smith & Victoria Duran

During Leader in Me, we are learning about emotional bank accounts. Emotional bank accounts are something that people use to build trust with others. We put money in others’ accounts when we are nice to each other, give hugs, give special thank yous, and not forget the most important one of them all: Please, thank you, and you're welcome.

If you care about others you should fill people's bank accounts. You can even fill your own to make yourself happy in your own special ways special ways.

Popsicles in the Park

By Liam Smith & Victoria Duran

Once upon a time, kids got an award by getting tickets for being respectful, responsible, safe, and kind. What award did they get you may ask? A trip to the park with some popsicles. On Friday, September 27th the 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders got popsicles and then they went and got to play at Bronson Backyard. And then you saw the smiles on the kids' faces, oh, the joy there was! Filling up the whole playground with smiles. And when we reach our goal again I’m sure you will see smiles all over.

3rd Grade Project Red (Rural Education Day)

Project Red is a field trip for 3rd graders in Branch County. Classes come to Branch Area Career Center’s Land Lab to learn about various aspects of agriculture. In 2024 children learned about sheep, pigs, bees, myths and facts surrounding ag as well as goats and the Conservation District taught them about the water cycle & kinds of soil.

4th Grade Trip to Hayes State Park

Ryan Elementary students participated in the Nature Awaits program offered by the State of Michigan. The program aims to make sure Michigan’s kids learn that our state parks are for everyone, and that a lifetime of spending time outdoors is good for our physical and mental health. Each park has a trained educator who focused on meeting 4th grade curriculum standards including science, social studies, physical fitness and language arts through experiential learning outdoors.


**Students received a junior ranger badge and guidebook. On the back of the guidebook is a free pass for the students to bring their families back to any state park for another visit.

Human Foosball Fun

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.


Breakfast Specialists

  • Liam Shaffer
  • Grace Cunningham

Recess Doorman

  • Jonathan Rodriguez
  • Arianna Milliman
  • Paisley Hill

Morning Greeter

  • Bristol Farris
  • Zach Huffman

The Flag Patrol

  • Keegan Armstrong
  • Isaac Zierle
  • Aubree Bergman

Morning Announcements Leaders

  • Colten Mckinley
  • Caiden Miller

Photographers

  • Nora Rinehart
  • Kamilla Rosas
  • Ella Gillette

Recess Equipment Specialists

  • Dawson Hurd
  • Jaci Henderson


We have amazing leaders at Ryan Elementary School!

Future Dates

Week of October 21 P-T Conferences – School in Session

October 25 Half Day for Students - P-T Conferences

October 31 Ryan Elementary Fall Festival

November 6 Picture Retakes & Half Day for Students - Teacher PD

November 27 No School - Thanksgiving Break

December 4 Half Day for Students - Teacher PD

December 17th Ryan Holiday Program

December 20 Half Day for Students - Teacher Records Day

December 23 Winter Break Begins

January 6 Students return from break – Full day of school

January 20 Teacher PD – No school for students

January 21-22 Smiles on Wheels

February 5 Half Day for Students - Teacher PD

February 6 3rd Grade Field Trip to the 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

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