Rosenwald-Dunbar Elementary School

🌟 Student Spotlight: Shining Bright in Art! 🌟

We are so proud to celebrate one of our amazing 3rd-grade stars for embodying the Jessamine County Schools Graduate Profile! This week, we are highlighting her incredible commitment to Work Ethic and Responsibility.

By showing up with a "get it done" attitude and taking ownership of her creativity, she is already living out our Graduate Profile Pledge:

• Work Ethic: She demonstrates persistence, commitment, and a growth mindset by always looking for ways to improve her art.

• Responsibility: She takes ownership of her projects and is a dependable leader who helps her peers. Way to go!

Keep inspiring us with your hard work and beautiful heart. 🎨✨

🦅 February Golden Eagle Awards: Celebrating Our Connected Citizens!

It is time to celebrate our February Golden Eagle Award winners! This month, we are spotlighting students who embody the Connected Citizenship attribute of our Jessamine County Schools Graduate Profile. Our winners are more than just students; they are active, positive forces in our community.

Being a Connected Citizen in Jessamine County means:

• Community Impact: Positively impacting both our school and the global community.

• Active Membership: Being an engaged and active member of the community.

• Bringing Value: Contributing meaningful value through their actions and ideas.

• Service & Collaboration: Participating in community services and demonstrating the power of collaboration.

• Understanding Roles: Defining the traits of a good citizen and understanding what it truly means to be one. "

Please join us in the comments to congratulate these incredible students for their leadership, service, and heart for others! 🌍🤝

🦅 January Golden Eagle Awards: Celebrating Our Communicators!

We are so proud to celebrate our January Golden Eagle Award winners! 🌟 These students are being recognized for mastering the Communication badge, a key pillar of our Jessamine County Schools Graduate Profile.

Being a Successful Communicator means more than just speaking; it’s about truly connecting with others. Our winners have demonstrated excellence in:

• Active Listening: Grasping the essential message by being an effective listener.

• Empathy & Openness: Remaining open to new ideas and demonstrating empathy toward others.

• The 4-Way Test: Asking—Is it true? Is it fair? Will it build goodwill? Is it beneficial to all?.

• Versatility: Communicating effectively in a variety of ways and staying culturally responsive.

Join us in the comments by congratulating these students for using their voices and ears to make our school community a better place! 📢💛

Congratulations to Rosenwald-Dunbar Elementary School's very own Mr. Dylan Schatko on being named Teacher of the Year! 🏆🍎

At RDES & JCS, we believe "Excellence for All" is achieved when students are engaged on an individual level. Mr. Schatko embodies this by meeting students where they are and helping them fulfill their potential every single day.

We are so proud to have him in our RDES & JCS school families, where we lift each other up and celebrate our successes together. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Schatko on this well-deserved honor! 🎉🎶

Our 1st Grade Habitat Experts are Hard at Work! 🌿🦁🐠

After diving deep into the world of habitats in CKLA Domain 6, our 1st graders are bringing their learning to life! From the frozen arctic to the lush rainforest, students are busy crafting detailed dioramas to showcase the unique plants and animals that call these places home.

They aren’t just building; they are becoming Connected Citizens and Effective Communicators as they prepare to present their findings to our 2nd-grade "experts" later this week!

We love seeing our students embrace challenges and explore their passions through hands-on learning.

Celebrating our 5th-grade entrepreneurs! 🌟

Today’s Entrepreneur Fair was an incredible showcase of our students’ creativity, hard work, and perseverance. From innovative products to impressive business pitches, our young leaders proved that they are truly high-level thinkers and performers.

At Jessamine County Schools, we believe that families are our partners. A huge thank you to all the families who supported these young innovators behind the scenes—your encouragement is critical to their success. We are so proud of our students for embracing challenges and discovering their passions today.

Check out these snapshots of our future CEOs in action! 📸✨

Join us in celebrating Palmer, a standout 5th grader who is already living out our Jessamine County Schools Graduate Profile Pledge!

Her teacher, Mrs. Helton, shared how Palmer consistently demonstrates what it means to be a successful communicator and a responsible student. By seeking clarity and reaching out when she needs help, Palmer is mastering these key attributes:

🔴 Responsibility

• Taking Ownership: Palmer takes charge of her own education by identifying what she needs to succeed.

• No Excuses: Instead of letting an illness or a missing resource stop her, she found a solution.
  
  🟡 Successful Communication

• Two-Way Communication: She understands that learning is a dialogue and isn't afraid to start the conversation.

• Variety of Ways: Whether it’s raising her hand in class or sending a professional email from home, she knows how to get her message across effectively.

Way to go, Palmer! You are a fantastic example of a future graduate who is dependable, proactive, and open.

🐝 Student Spotlight: Sincere 🐝
Our 1st-grade "busy bumblebee," Sincere, is truly shining! His teacher celebrates him for showing an incredible Work Ethic and being a role model for the entire hive.

Sincere is living out the Graduate Profile Pledge:

• Giving His Best Effort: He indicates how to work hard and takes pride in doing his work well.

• Persistence & Grit: He demonstrates perseverance and stays focused even when tasks are tricky.

• Active Participation: By participating in every lesson, he shows a true commitment to learning.

Keep up the amazing determination, Sincere! We are so proud of your growth mindset. 🎓✨

🌟 Student Spotlight: Logan 🌟
We are celebrating 4th grader Logan for embodying Connected Citizenship! Her teacher calls her a "wonderful model" who lives out the

Graduate Profile Pledge every day:

• Showing Empathy: Logan consistently checks in on classmates and shows empathy for others.
  

• Collaboration Champion: She works effectively in groups, demonstrating vital collaboration skills.
  

• Active Member: By participating in class and adding to conversations, she brings value to her school community.
  

Way to go, Logan! You are a true leader in our community. 🎓✨

Our Profile of a Graduate attributes are coming to life in 2nd grade! 🌟

We are so proud of this RDES student for embodying the spirit of Connected Citizenship. By consistently showing leadership and a positive attitude, she is already fulfilling the Graduate Profile Pledge.

This young leader is a shining example of what it means to:

• Be an active member of the community.

• Positively impact our school.

• Demonstrate collaboration with peers.

• Be an active participant in classroom activities.

Keep leading by example and bringing such great value to our school community! ❤🤝

Way to go, RDES 5th graders! 🌟

Check out this amazing student putting their Critical Thinking skills to the test! Being a critical thinker means more than just having the right answer—it means being a lifelong learner who knows how to observe a situation and find new solutions.

Our 5th graders are proving they are ready for the future by:

• Solving complex problems with creativity.

• Using evidence and reasoning to back up their ideas.

• Staying open-minded and resourceful when faced with a challenge.

Taking positive risks to learn something new!

We are so proud of our students for living out the Graduate Profile Pledge every single day. Keep questioning, keep exploring, and keep thinking big! 💡

Our favorite stories came to life! 📚✨

We had an incredible time celebrating Book Character Day for "Read Across America" Day! From classic heroes to modern adventurers, our students stepped into the shoes of the characters who inspire them. It was a joy to see our RDES family explore their passions while showcasing the creativity and high-level thinking that makes them lifelong learners.

A Magical Visit from Author Shred Shrader! 📚✨

We were thrilled to welcome author Shred Shrader to our school today!. Our 1st through 4th-grade students had a wonderful time attending a special presentation where they got to hear the author read from his book and share the joy of storytelling.

A huge THANK YOU to Shred Shrader for visiting us and inspiring our young learners to explore their passions. We also want to give a special shout-out to our incredible PTO for their generosity! Thanks to them, a copy of the book has been purchased for every single classroom library for our students to continue enjoying.

Connecting our students with real-world creators helps them grow into the high-level thinkers and communicators we know they can be.

🏠 Bring the story home:
If your family is interested in purchasing a copy of the book for your home library, please visit the author’s website at: https://freddythechipmunk.net 🐿️

Building the future, one 3D design at a time! 🏠💻

Mr. Moncer’s 5th grade enrichment students are turning their big ideas into reality! They are currently using Tinkercad to master 3D design, starting with detailed hand-sketched floorplans. Soon, these young architects will bring their visions to life through 3D printing.

At JCS, we provide an innovative environment that motivates students to become Critical Thinkers and explore their passions. We love watching our students embrace these challenges and develop the skills they need for future success!