Green Ridge R-8 School District

Lady Tiger Volleyball wrapping up week with Senior Night vs Windsor Lady Tiger Volleyball has had yet another fast rolling week of volleyball play competing in the Midway tournament last Saturday - finishing 0-4 for the day.  Tuesday night, Lady Tigers lost their first Kaysinger match of the season to a fiesty Lincoln Lady Cardinals in the 3 set loss 23-25, 11-25, 19-25.  Emery Cannon led the charge with 10 kills. Wednesday night, Lady Tigers travelled to Concordia where the JV team finished with an exciting split match.  The varsity team started strong in the first 2 sets, but ultimately fell in 4 sets 22-25, 25-23, 9-25, 13-25.   Alayna Brosch led with 7 kills and 3 aces.  And Abby Warner added 4 aces for the night. Tonight, Lady Tigers return to conference play taking on Windsor at home in the Ridge and celebrating Senior night - wear your purple and gold!

Ronnie, Barry, & Bobby built and installed shelving for the big window spaces in the cafeteria. Now, Mrs. Maxon has another great area to display student art work. Carianne is already getting ideas to decorate for Christmas! Stay tuned! Thanks again, fellas!

Don't forget to bring some change tomorrow for Cupcake Day!

Tasting paw paw fruit, simulating protein folding, exploring cohesion and practicing chemical equations with Skittles...just another day in Mrs. Donaldson's science classes.

The Running Tigers enjoyed a gorgeous afternoon at the Shawnee Bend golf course competing in the Warsaw XC Invitational. Congratulations to Evee Porter for setting a new PR (20:33.87) and securing a medal in a nail-biting uphill sprint to the finish. 👏👏

Lots of great discussion in Mrs. Davis's reading groups today!

Check out these focused Firsties!

Ms. Fox's 1st grade counseling lesson was about "personal space" today. Students practiced being a prickly cactus to get a better understanding of that space.

Mrs. Hilt's class is already prepping for Student Led Conferences at the end of the month!

Welcome back, Mrs. Johnson!!!

GR VIII Community- We are only a little over a week a way from DONKEY BASKETBALL! Tickets are 10.00 advance and 12.00 at the door! October 11 at 7:00 PM showtime! We will have Students vs Staff and Alumni vs Community! Here is a sneak peek at some of the jerseys. We have a student group on clean up crew- Do Crew Dream Team and Staff jerseys: Re- Donk- A - Lous! A huge shout out to Stone Laser Imaging for the shirts, and BTC Bank for the sponsorship.

Check it out! These students have been caught showing their tiger stripes! Kaylee Burkhart and Blaise Schleicher were sent to the office for positive office referrals. Kaylee put forth extra effort on a class project making it neat and easy to read, and Blaise encouraged his classmates in learning new rhythms in music. Kaylee and Blaise, thanks for being GR-8!

Mark your calendars!

GR VIII Families, Students’ and Community Members, For our Fall Conferences this year, we will utilize a Student Led Model. Student-Led Conferences: WHAT ARE THEY? Student-led conferences are meetings where students take the lead in discussing their learning progress with parents and teachers. During these conferences, students showcase their work, reflect on their achievements and challenges, and set future goals. This format encourages ownership of learning, boosts student confidence, and fosters communication between students, parents, and educators. Instead of teachers presenting information, students articulate their learning journey, making the experience more engaging and meaningful. Student-led conferences offer several distinct advantages over traditional conferences. In a student-led conference, students take the initiative to present their own work, reflect on their learning experiences, and engage in meaningful dialogue with their parents and teachers. This approach brings forth a number of benefits: Empowerment and Ownership: Student-led conferences empower students by giving them control over their learning narrative. When students lead the discussion about their progress, they gain a greater sense of ownership and responsibility for their educational journey. This empowerment can enhance their motivation and self-efficacy, as they see themselves as active participants in their own learning. Enhanced Reflection and Self-Awareness: Preparing for a student-led conference requires students to reflect deeply on their work and learning process. This reflective practice fosters greater self-awareness and helps students identify their strengths, areas for improvement, and goals for future growth. It encourages a mindset focused on continuous development rather than just external validation. Improved Communication Skills: Leading a conference allows students to practice articulating their thoughts, discussing their progress, and responding to feedback. These communication skills are crucial for their academic success and future endeavors. By engaging in these conversations, students become more adept at expressing themselves and engaging in constructive dialogue. Stronger Home-School Connection: Student-led conferences strengthen the partnership between home and school. Parents gain firsthand insight into their child’s learning experience and progress. This direct involvement fosters a more collaborative approach to education, where parents and teachers work together with students to support their growth and development. The Importance of Growth Over Achievement: While traditional conferences often emphasize academic achievement—such as grades and test scores—student-led conferences shift the focus towards personal growth. Here’s why prioritizing growth can be more beneficial: GR VIII Student Led Conferences are for the students to showcase and communicate the learning taking place. Parents/Guardians that need to speak with the teacher will need to schedule a separate time for this. Staff have plan periods daily and are available before or after school. Sincerely, Mr. Hieronymus Superintendent GR VIII

In 2011, the Lady Tigers organized their inaugural pink game, a Dig Pink match that successfully raised $1764, which was donated to the Side-out Foundation for cancer research. Each subsequent year, the Lady Tigers have selected to keep their donation local, and this year, they have chosen Savannah Hutchinson. This years Pink Game will be October 8th.

The high school soccer team opened play in the Spartan Classic in Moberly with a 1-0 win over Boonville. Jayden Xiloj put a shot from outside the penalty box over the goalie for the lone goal which went unassisted. The Tigers are back in action tomorrow at 11 & 1:45 vs Moberly JV and Crocker.

Mrs. Dove and Kaylee Riley are sporting matching casts in Green Ridge purple! No one wants to have a cast, but Kaylee was pretty excited about matching with her favorite Library Media Specialist & STEAM teacher!

JH Soccer played at home Thursday against Sacred Heart losing 3-2 in a back and forth game. Clay Goodman scored a goal off of a Max Knoernschild assist. Matvii Nochka scored as well assisted by Clay Goodman. Cole Chappell was in goal with 12 saves. It was a strong effort on both the offensive and defensive ends. JH Soccer next plays on Saturday, October 5th, in the St. Peter JH tourney in Marshall.

From Mrs. Bates: "The Green Ridge Marching Band traveled to Windsor this afternoon for their homecoming parade. 5th graders, Zoe Schleicher and Nora Crystal, were beyond excited to accompany the band and carry the banner. They did a great job keeping our band moving and on pace in the Windsor Parade! Great day for a parade! Great day to be a Tiger!"💜💛

The GRHS Tiger band participated in Windsor's homecoming parade today. They sounded great!