Let's celebrate this week by showing some spirit!
over 1 year ago, Ridge Elementary
winter break spirit week flyer
In celebration of computer science week, students coded a dance party during LAMP last week. Coding is a great way to teach students how to become problem solvers.
over 1 year ago, Ridge Elementary
student coding on computer
student coding on computer
student coding on computer
student coding on computer
student coding on computer
student coding on computer
This second grade student wow us with her excellent communication skills as she shared about her heritage on the morning announcements. We love learning all about the different countries and holidays our students celebrate.
over 1 year ago, Ridge Elementary
student holding a flag she made
student holding a flag she made
Fifth graders used Scratch to code a sprite to name the state in the Southeast region. Coding came so easily to them. What great critical thinking skills!
over 1 year ago, Ridge Elementary
scratch code
scratch code
scratch code
scratch code
Congratulations to Ahmed in Ms.Custis' house for winning the school wide spelling bee competition! We are so proud of all the Roadrunners that participated!
over 1 year ago, Ridge Elementary
student holding up certificate
Ms.West’s class learned about properties of matter and the different materials things are made of. They were tasked with designing an umbrella to keep a bear dry. They used critical thinking skills to make adjustments when materials were not successful.Way to go, first graders!
over 1 year ago, Ridge Elementary
student spraying water to test umbrella
steam umbrella creation
steam umbrella creation
steam umbrella creation
steam umbrella creation
steam umbrella creation
steam umbrella creation
steam umbrella creation
Ms.Williford's class concluded their science unit by constructing their own musical instruments that made a low and high pitch. So much great engineering happened!
over 1 year ago, Ridge Elementary
students making instrument
students making instrument
students making instrument
students making instrument
students making instrument
students making instrument
Miss Hamner's class discovered all about push and pull by using cars and by making their own ramps. Look at those cars go!
over 1 year ago, Ridge Elementary
student pushing car down ramp
student pushing car down ramp
student pushing car down ramp
student pushing car down ramp
student pushing car down ramp
student pushing car down ramp
Mrs. Carriere's students used the code and go mouse to see which object was harder for the mouse to push. They discovered it was the pom pom because of its shaped and how it wanted to roll around.
over 1 year ago, Ridge Elementary
students using code and go mouse
students using code and go mouse
students using code and go mouse
students using code and go mouse
Miss Rake's bumblebees learned about push and pull by playing Go Fishin'! Oh what fun they had learning about force and playing a game with others.
over 1 year ago, Ridge Elementary
kids playing go fishing
kids playing go fishing
kids playing go fishing
kids playing go fishing
Third graders became archaeologists and they uncovered "artifacts" that revealed the ancient civilization they will be learning about next.
over 1 year ago, Ridge Elementary
students writing
students digging in sand to find artifact
students digging in sand to find artifact
students digging in sand to find artifact
students digging in sand to find artifact
students digging in sand to find artifact
students digging in sand to find artifact
students digging in sand to find artifact
students digging in sand to find artifact
students digging in sand to find artifact
We will be closed for Thanksgiving Break! We will reopen Monday, Nov. 27th. Enjoy these pictures of Mrs.Cable's class who made a special craft and had a special guest who read a book to them! Happy Thanksgiving!
over 1 year ago, Ridge Elementary
kid painting a tub
someone reading a book to class
adult helping the class
turkey craft
turkey book
turkey craft
Say Cheese! Friendly reminder that picture day is tomorrow!
over 1 year ago, Ridge Elementary
Picture packages form
Picture Day 11/17
Our canned food drive is still happening until this Friday! The house with the most cans earns points!
over 1 year ago, Ridge Elementary
student donating a can
canned food drive sign
students donating cans to box
canned food drive sign
We are so proud of our Roadrunners who participated in a tournament Saturday. Thank you Coach Chapman and Mr.Schwitters for leading our students!
over 1 year ago, Ridge Elementary
students smiling and posing in soccer attire
students smiling and posing in soccer attire
A friendly reminder! Orders are due by November 15th. Our school is participating in a creative fundraiser with Art to Remember that allows you to purchase keepsake products customized with your child's art. There are over 60 products and many are less than $15. These make great gifts and a percentage of every purchase goes right back to our school. Click on the link below and enter the online order code shown on your child's order form or to search for your child's artwork. Then, have fun shopping! https://arttoremember.com/school/85W2VP
over 1 year ago, Ridge Elementary
Third graders have been working hard using the design thinking process to make alebrijes with different animal adaptations. They will create their habitats soon based on their animal creations!
over 1 year ago, Ridge Elementary
picture of students design
student building alebrije
student building alebrije
student building alebrije
student building alebrije
Friendly Reminder: We will be closed on Monday, November 13th in honor of Diwali.
over 1 year ago, Ridge Elementary
Our teachers use strategiest such as Explore Before Explain which is when students explore content before it is taught in order to build background knowledge, inquiry, and excitement. Students in Mrs. Biller's class explored energy!
over 1 year ago, Ridge Elementary
Students with balloon that show static electricity
Student wiht tunning fork and exploring sound.
Student filling out explore sheet.
Students explore an electricity circuit.
Our school is participating in a creative fundraiser with Art to Remember that allows you to purchase keepsake products customized with your child's art. There are over 60 products and many are less than $15. These make great gifts and a percentage of every purchase goes right back to our school. Click on the link below and enter the online order code shown on your child's order form or to search for your child's artwork. Then, have fun shopping! Orders are due by November 15th. https://arttoremember.com/school/85W2VP
over 1 year ago, Ridge Elementary