Ryan Park Elementary

Congratulations to our November Rhino's Way award winners!! We are so proud of all your hard work!! Thank you for following the Rhino's Way everyday!!

We are happy to share the December Mental Health Series calendar of events from Parent Guidance. Check out the calendar and find the link to register for any topic for free at this link. https://bit.ly/3Od7rCz

🚨Share this news widely! 🚨 The Angola community is showing up in BIG ways for an Indiana Math Challenge. This week, our community jumped from 5th to 3rd in the state-wide math competition! Students and adults can join the fun with the login information below. Here's how to play: Visit: www.firstinmath.com Log in: User ID: 46703 Password: lovemath Solve math problems! Every correct answer counts! Prizes include 24® Game sets and more for our schools! 🏆

This week in STEAM, Kindergarteners were able to pair up and use the Blue-Bot robots and the Code & Go mouse robots to practice their coding skills. Each student practiced sending their robot to a square on the ABC mat that their partner challenged them to go to. Great Job Mrs. Rigsby and our Ryan Park Kindergarten Students!!

We had a wonderful turnout for last night's IREAD meeting at Hendry Park Elementary School. The final opportunity is today, 11/19, at Pleasant Lake Montessori from 5:30-6:30! This is a meaningful meeting for all 2nd and 3rd grade families!

🚨Fire up those math brains, Angola!🚨 Want to have fun AND help our MSDSC schools win prizes? Join the Indiana Love Math Zip Code Challenge! Students AND Adults throughout our community can participate in this challenge. We're currently in FIFTH PLACE! 🥇 Let's show Indiana how much 46703 loves math! Check out the leader board below. Here's how to play: Visit: www.firstinmath.com Log in: User ID: 46703, Password: lovemath Solve math problems! Every correct answer counts! Prizes include 24® Game sets and more for our schools! 🏆 Join the fun and spread the word!

Date: Nov 20, 2024 Time: 8:00 PM Description: This might be the most important event of the year for all parents! Support your child’s mental health and wellness by joining us for an informative event for parents and educators. Ask questions of leading family therapists and take advantage of a free resource to help parents with important topics such as identifying anxiety, depression, grief, suicide ideation, and parenting with purpose. Sign up to join the webinar here: https://bit.ly/4fBSGFC

Fog Delay Today Monday, November 18

We continue to grow the attendance of families at our Raising Strong Readers Monthly Webinar! Sign up for future events here: bit.ly/MSDSCRaisingReaders Check out our recordings of the last two months below! Word Recognition: Sounds - https://youtu.be/SUh5NRnz9bQ?si=_8qj0DrCwwWMn3SW Word Recognition: Letters & Words - youtu.be/fMUBVDUKtXk?si=ZoZghoWayY72J0dj

Missed the first IREAD Family Night and have a second or third grade student? No problem! There are still three more chances to learn about IREAD and connect with other families. Meeting Options: November 14th @ Carlin Park November 18th @ Hendry Park November 19th @ Pleasant Lake (5:30-6:30 PM) Register here: bit.ly/familyiread We had a wonderful turnout at our first meeting at Ryan Park! We hope to see you at one of the upcoming events.

Keep an eye out for colorful, decorated rocks hidden around town! 🎨🌟 Ms. Woodcox, the counselor at Ryan Park, has been teaching students about kindness and anti-bullying through creative lessons. As part of this, the students have decorated rocks to leave for others to discover, spreading a little unexpected joy. Keep your eyes peeled – you might just find one!

📢 Calling ALL Angola residents! 📢 Want to have fun AND help our MSDSC schools win prizes? Join the Indiana Love Math Zip Code Challenge! We're currently in FIRST PLACE! 🥇 Let's show Indiana how much 46703 loves math! Here's how to play: Visit: www.firstinmath.com Log in: User ID: 46703, Password: lovemath Solve math problems! Every correct answer counts! Prizes include 24® Game sets and more for our schools! 🏆 Join the fun and spread the word! #LoveMath #46703 #IndianaMathChallenge #CommunityFun

Our first IREAD family night kicks off tomorrow evening! Be sure to get signed up for one of these nights if you have a 2nd or 3rd grader before these dates are over! Meeting Options: November 12 @ Ryan Park November 14 @ Carlin Park November 18 @ Hendry Park November 19 @ Pleasant Lake 5:30-6:30 PM Register here: bit.ly/familyiread

🚨Families of 2nd and 3rd Graders!🚨 Please join us for an IREAD information meeting in November! Meeting Options: November 12 @ Ryan Park November 14 @ Carlin Park November 18 @ Hendry Park November 19 @ Pleasant Lake 5:30-6:30 PM Register here: bit.ly/familyiread

We wanted to give a special shout out to Miss Cindy, one of our custodians at Ryan Park who works in the 3-5 area of our building. She does an excellent job keeping our building clean and looking presentable. She is always friendly and kind toward students, and is known for making delicious homemade cookies! Thank you so much, Miss Cindy. We are very grateful for you!

Ryan Park students are cheering on our Lady Hornets as they head to volleyball state this weekend in Muncie! Go Hornets! 🐝

Check out Parent Coaching from Parent Guidance. Here is our flyer for November. https://drive.google.com/file/d/122qVLru0tmzmejeVKeAHjmKIRuy1sm51/view?usp=sharing

Students in Mrs. Hudson's 5th grade class voted for Election Day! After learning about Election Day and the presidential candidates, they got to cast their votes. They even had the realistic experience of waiting in line! Mr. Baut joined in on the fun too, and double-checked everyone's registration cards. Great job, 5th graders!

Join us for IREAD Family Information Night for families of 2nd and 3rd grade families! Sign up below! Meeting Options: November 12 @ Ryan Park November 14 @ Carlin Park November 18 @ Hendry Park November 19 @ Pleasant Lake 5:30-6:30 PM   Register here: bit.ly/familyiread

1st graders at Ryan Park enjoyed Pumpkin Day! Activities included pumpkin math using tens and ones, the parts of a pumpkin, and learning if pumpkins float!