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Concert Showcases Diverse Holiday Traditions
On Friday, December 18th, the entire RGS community came together to celebrate the holidays with performances that highlighted holiday traditions of the many cultures represented at RGS. Pictured above from left to right are students during the performance of 'Frere Jacques' in several different languages including German, held by Lucas Schlenzig (4); Spanish, held by Christian Branch (2); and Danish, held by Sophie Geernaert (1). It was a special morning, and we thank all of those who were able to join in the fun. |
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Internet Safety the Focus of Wednesday's PA Meeting
This Wednesday, January 6 at 8 am, the Parent Association is hosting a special presentation in Gilbert Hall entitled, "Internet Security Tips for Parents and Safeguards for Children." The presentation and discussion will be guided by Ms. JoHanna Cox, Senior Trial Attorney and the Director of the Public Integrity Unit of the First Judicial District. Ms. Cox is also the National Director for the "iKeepsafe" program between InfraGard and the FBI. We urge all parents, especially those of upper grades students who use technology regularly, to join us for this important presentation.
February's Parent Association meeting on Wednesday, February 3 will feature a discussion about the book The Bully, The Bullied, and The Bystander by Barbara Coloroso guided by RGS consulting psychologist Dr. Alice Kahle. You can purchase your copy here. |
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Children's Author of Afghan Dreams to Speak at RGS
Tony O'Brien, photojournalist and author of the children's book Afghan Dreams: Young Voices of Afghanistan, will be visiting RGS during the last week of January. Mr. O'Brien reported on the civil war in Afghanistan during the 1980's and returned in 2003 and 2007 to write his book. In Afghan Dreams, Mr. O'Brien asks Afghan children about their families, lives, and hopes for the future. He will be discussing and showing slides of contemporary Afghan children and culture with our students. We invite all who are interested to attend his presentations. If you plan to come, please email Maureen Devlin so that we will have adequate seating. The schedule of presentations is as follows: January 2710:00 - Pequenos and Grandes in the Media Center 10:45 - Grades 3-6 in the MAC January 2810:45 - Grades K-2 in the Media Center | |
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RGS Stars
Prior to Winter Break, sixth grader Siri Sumpuran Khalsa was a caroler and a toy monkey in the Aspen-Santa Fe Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker." Second grader Harkrishan Khalsa was also involved in the production and played the part of a block. Congratulations to the entire Khalsa family on this great accomplishment!
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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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
from all of us at Rio Grande School | |
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Mark Your Calendar
Parent Association Meeting
Wednesday, January 6
8:00 am in Gilbert Hall
Admission Open House
Thursday, January 7
9 to 11 am in Gilbert Hall
ERB Testing, Grades 3-6
Monday, January 11-Friday, January 15
No School for Pequenos and Grandes (Early Childhood Admission Day),
Friday, January 15
SCHOOL CLOSED
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, January 18
Tony O'Brien Author Visit
Wednesday, January 27 and Thursday, January 28
Kindergarten Admission Screenings
Friday, January 29
SCHOOL CLOSED
Presidents Day
Monday, February 15
Gala Grande Fundraiser for Tuition Assistance
Saturday, February 20, 6 pm at Encantado |
Toy Drive Benefits 108 Children
Our first annual RGS Toy Drive for Bienvenidos Outreach yielded hundreds of items donated to 108 children and families in Santa Fe. On Friday, December 18, RGS students carried the toys to a large fire truck (courtesy of parent and fireman Paul Babcock and the Santa Fe Fire Department), which then delivered the toys to the very excited children. We are especially grateful to parents Katharina Babcock and Denise Johnson for organizing this enormously successful and powerful effort.
Annual Fund at 75% of Goal
To date, the 2009-10 Annual Fund has raised over $150,000 toward its goal of $200,000, with 54% of parents and 82% of staff participating. CLICK HERE to see current list of donors to the Annual Fund. As tuition only covers faculty and staff salaries, we need your support to make up the difference. No donation is too small--it is your participation that matters the most! | |
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