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Tea Time for the Grandes 
Before Thanksgiving break, The Grandes classroom was treated to a Japanese tea party with parents Shinji and Makiko Ochiai, and with much help from their daughter Mary Ochiai (Gr.) seen above helping her father serve. |
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PA Meeting to Feature Eating Disorders Specialist
Please join us this Wednesday, December 2 at 8:00 am in Gilbert Hall for the next Parent Association Meeting featuring Dana Udall-Weiner, Ph.D., who will lead a discussion about Eating Disorders and Body Image. Dr. Udall-Weiner is a psychologist who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, and has presented on the topic to students, mental health professionals, and school administrators. She has spent much of her career working in university counseling centers, including the University of Pennsylvania, where she completed her doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship. Currently, she maintains a private practice in Santa Fe. |
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Fourth Grade Service Project Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
When asked, students who have moved past or are currently in fourth grade will likely cite dog biscuits as one of the most memorable parts of their year. As in years past, this fall continues not only the tradition of Mrs. Potter's class baking dog biscuits, but also the strong service partnership between RGS and the Espanola Valley Humane Society.
For ten straight years, the fourth grade class has been heavily involved with this local animal shelter. The year begins with a class field trip to the shelter and, after their initial visit, small groups take time from their weekends to work as volunteers at the shelter one Saturday per month with Mrs. Potter and Mrs. Cottle. Although there is time for play with the animals, students are primarily there to work. They are responsible for cleaning cages and helping to socialize the animals, among other important duties.
The lessons of their service project are carried through to the classroom in math lessons and even a basic understanding of the economic principles behind running a business--start-up costs, profits, and the like. Additionally, during bi-weekly 'centers' students spend time baking dog biscuits with the help of their teachers and parent volunteers. After several weeks of baking, the class packages and creates labels in preparation for their fundraising efforts.
So how, where, and when can you purchase your dog biscuits to benefit the Espanola shelter? Beginning December 7th, 12oz. bags will be on sale in the 4th grade. The price per bag will be $10, and all proceeds will be donated to the EVHS. In addition to the homemade dog biscuits, catnip toys, dog bandanas, and dog toys will also be available for purchase. And for those animal lovers in your life, there will be a deluxe gift basket available with an assortment of all the items. Keep an eye out for ordering information to be sent home in the coming week.
If the amount of work that the fourth grade class has already done makes you dizzy, they're also organizing a towel and blanket drive for the shelter that will run concurrently with the sale of their biscuits. The shelter is always in need of these items, and appreciates any old or unused towels & blankets. The goal for fundraising this year is to clear $1,000 of profit for the shelter. Questions on how you can be a part of this exciting service project can be directed to fourth grade teacher, Kristin Potter.
For more information on becoming involved with the Espanola Valley Humane Society, click here. |
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It's "Snow" Joke--Wintry Weather is Around the Corner 
As the winter season progresses, please remember that the most reliable sources for up-to-date snow delay or closing information are the RGS website at www.riograndeschool.org and the outgoing phone message at 983-1621. We will also alert you about delays and closings by email. Additionally, our status will be listed on Channels 4 and 7.
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RGS Stars 
RGS was recently given a very special annual fund gift in honor of Drs. Karen and Alex LoRusso, parents of Darcy (G) and Ryan (1st), for the "extraordinary care" they gave to the donor's spouse.
Be an RGS Star! We take pride in the accomplishments of our students, parents, grandparents, staff, and alumni. Please email your star's information to NewsGrande editor Kate Remsberg. |
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Updates on our Head Search
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Mark Your Calendar
Parent Association Meeting
Wednesday, December 2
8 am in Gilbert Hall
Extended Care Early Pick-Up
Thursday, December 17
4:30 in Gilbert Hall
Winter Concert,
Friday, December 18
11 am in Gilbert Hall
NOON DISMISSAL, NO EXTENDED CARE
SCHOOL CLOSED Winter Break
Monday, December 21-Monday, January 4 |
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Admissions Screening for Pequenos and Grandes
There will be no school for Pequenos and Grandes on January 15, 2010, as we are having Admission Screening for these classes for the 2010-2011 academic year. On this day, our current Pequenos and Grandes do not come to school. We know this can cause and inconvenience for you and thank you in advance for your support of this important process.
Upcoming
Standardized Testing
Parents of third through sixth graders: please mark your calendars. Standardized testing will be held for grades 3-6 from January 11-15; make-ups will be held the week of January 19th. Testing week backs up into a three day weekend, and we would appreciate if you could minimize any absences, barring illness.
Extended Care Reminders
On Thursday, December 17, Extended Care will end at 4:30 pm so that our Extended Care staff may attend the staff holiday party. School will be dismissed at noon on Friday, December 18; there will be no Extended Care that afternoon. | |
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