GR8 teachers and students decorated pumpkins this week! Have you picked your favorite yet? Cast your vote by placing money in the can of your pumpkin. We will collect money until next Friday. Happy Halloween!
There will be a parent meeting for JH Boys Basketball at school in the cafeteria on Wed. 11/6 at 5:30pm. For questions contact Coach Tester at testerj@grtigers.net. Thanks!
From Miss Hilt:
"After constructing a plan for determining what the best insulator would be, students put their experiments to the test! They tested plastic, styrofoam, glass, and metal cups to see which held ice for the longest time. They then graphed their data after completing three trials."
The Green Ridge R VIII School District has always prided itself on fostering an environment where collaboration thrives. This year, a remarkable initiative brought together students from the high school, junior high, and elementary levels, showcasing a spirit of teamwork that is truly unmatched.
The initiative? Student-Led Conferences, a concept that transformed the way students interacted with one another and with their teachers. The idea was simple yet powerful: students would take the reins of their own learning by sharing their projects, experiences, and reflections with their peers. The goal was not just to showcase academic achievements, but to promote open communication about growth and struggles—a vital skill for life.
High school students took on leadership roles, mentoring younger students and helping them prepare their presentations. They crafted engaging displays, rehearsed their speeches, and even encouraged the elementary students to express their thoughts and questions openly.
The junior high students floated between groups, offering support and encouraging their younger peers to share their ideas as well as their information.
The conferences also served as a reminder that learning extends beyond academics. The importance of communication, empathy, and resilience emerged as central themes. Students of all ages recognized that discussing their challenges was just as important as celebrating their successes. These conversations nurtured a sense of community, where everyone felt valued and understood.
The staff at Green Ridge R VIII played an integral role in this transformation. Teachers guided students, providing the necessary tools and frameworks for effective presentations. They emphasized the significance of self-reflection and encouraged students to set personal goals. This support allowed students to gain confidence and ownership of their learning.
Mrs. Maxon has been busy displaying artwork for our Student Led Conferences this week. There will be questions posted by the displays for you to ask your student. Please make a point to stop by and have a conversation with your student about their masterpiece!
Congratulations to Miley Hayes for being nominated and recognized as our outstanding senior student at this month’s Rotary Luncheon. Miley is a great asset to our school district. She is a positive, helpful, hard-working, and thoughtful young lady. Miley is involved in numerous activities including the National Honor Society, FBLA, FFA, Band, Girl's Golf, and Archery. Miley has received several recognitions for her trumpet solos and FBLA activities. Outside of school, Miley spends numerous hours volunteering, making prize winning strawberry jam, and working part time. Following graduation, Miley plans to attend State Fair Community College and then move on to the University of Central Missouri to obtain a degree in Kinesiology. We are extremely proud of Miley and her accomplishments. She has a bright future ahead of her, and we will support her in all her endeavors.
Congratulations again, Miley Hayes!
A few glimpses of yesterday's 1st quarter Awards Assembly!
From Mrs. Nevels:
"I took the 8th graders out as a reward yesterday after our math lesson to play soccer. I told them not to bother the younger students. The younger students asked if they could join the soccer game. The 8th graders let them join and were so kind to them! One of the elementary students fell at one point, and one of the 8th graders helped them up and asked if they were okay. It was so nice seeing the older kids interact with the younger students, show good sportsmanship, and enjoy their Friday reward! There were smiles all around!"
From Miss Dailey:
"Mrs. Dove shared her skills with 1st grade this morning. She used string and their hands to make a “witch's broom"...a sweet moment I was happy to capture!"
The high school soccer team went 1-1 on the week.
Tuesday evening the Tigers lost a hard fought game against LaMonte 5-2.
Wyatt Crawford scored an unassisted goal and Trent Sawyer got a goal on an assist from Jack Hoos in the loss.
Thursday evening the Tigers got a 1-0 win vs Smithton. Jaden Xiloj had the lone goal on a penalty kick after he was fouled in the box with under 15 minutes to play.
The Tigers wrap up the regular season next week at Knob Noster and Concordia St. Paul's.
Congratulations to Trenton Sawyer, Callie Knoernschild and Rylee Donaldson for being named Kaysinger All-Conference in cross-country this season! We're proud of you!
The laundry crew made their way through the buildings to collect whiteboard rags yesterday. Their goal is to not interrupt classrooms. So, teachers leave the rags outside their door in a reusable container, and the laundry crew returns the clean rags to the appropriate door receptacle after they are laundered. The system is working GR8!!!
We currently have some fun Fall decorations in our lobby near the office! Thank you to Harmony, our Marching Tigers, our Volleyball team, and our Cheerleaders!!!
From Mrs. Johnson: Student Led Conference practice with partners!"
From Mrs. Johnson:
"3rd graders are learning about maps. They are playing a “Roll A Map” game. Students are working together to label our oceans & continents!"
The Montrose Invitational marked the last regular season meet for the cross-country team. We had multiple runners medal and a couple new PR's set! đź‘Ź
Varsity Girls:
4th -Rylee Donaldson, 23:27
13th- Callie Knoernschild, 26:51
Varsity Boys:
11th - Trenton Sawyer, 19:16
MS Girls:
6th - Mya Edington, 14:21
10th - Angelica Georgiyev, 15:19
#Tiger Nation- It is our plan to start a new way to connect to our community. On Thursday's we want to honor our traditions and past and post some pictures! #THROW BACK THURSDAY! If you see yourself or folks you know please comment and interact with us!
This past Saturday a few of our High School choir students attended the WCMMEA District Choir event at Oak Grove High School.
Heath Snethen and Brayden Wells participated in the 9/10 honor choir and had the pleasure of working with the Director of KC Symphony Choir. While Callie Knoernschild sang in the All-District Choir and worked with Ms. Kari Adams from the University of Missouri.
From Miss Treuner:
"Second grade is working on some vocabulary words with actions this week! Can you guess our vocab words?
I spy an oval, students huddled, and waddling penguins. What do you see?"
From Mrs. Anderson: "FBLA would like to invite community members and Veterans to join us for our Veterans Day Assembly November 12, 2024."
