Can a chip stand on its own? Our 5th Grade engineers said, "Yes!" 🤩
During STEM, 5th graders tackled the famous Pringles Ring challenge: build a free-standing ring using only chips from one can. This high-stakes activity fosters Innovative Learning, demanding creativity, problem-solving, structural engineering, and intense teamwork.
We love seeing our students apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve fun, real-world problems!
During STEM, 5th graders tackled the famous Pringles Ring challenge: build a free-standing ring using only chips from one can. This high-stakes activity fosters Innovative Learning, demanding creativity, problem-solving, structural engineering, and intense teamwork.
We love seeing our students apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve fun, real-world problems!
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Incredible PTO! ❤️☕
We are feeling extra grateful for our school family this week! A huge shout-out to our PTO for keeping our teachers fueled and hydrated with a wonderful spread of snacks and drinks. Your kindness makes our days a little brighter and reminds us how much we are supported.
We also want to celebrate the success of the Peppermint Patch! 🎁❄️ Thank you to the PTO volunteers who organized and ran this special shop, giving our students the opportunity to find the perfect gifts for their families. Watching our young "Connected Citizens" thoughtfully choose items for their loved ones is a highlight of the season.
At JCS & RDES, we believe students come first and families are our partners. Thank you, PTO, for all you do to make our school a joyful place to learn and grow!
We are feeling extra grateful for our school family this week! A huge shout-out to our PTO for keeping our teachers fueled and hydrated with a wonderful spread of snacks and drinks. Your kindness makes our days a little brighter and reminds us how much we are supported.
We also want to celebrate the success of the Peppermint Patch! 🎁❄️ Thank you to the PTO volunteers who organized and ran this special shop, giving our students the opportunity to find the perfect gifts for their families. Watching our young "Connected Citizens" thoughtfully choose items for their loved ones is a highlight of the season.
At JCS & RDES, we believe students come first and families are our partners. Thank you, PTO, for all you do to make our school a joyful place to learn and grow!
Building Connections Across Generations! 🎨🎶
Our 4th grade Art & Music enrichment students recently visited the Cedarhurst Senior Living center, and the energy was truly joyful! From performing musical pieces to sitting side-by-side with residents to create handmade crafts, our students demonstrated what it means to be a Connected Citizen in Jessamine County.
At JCS, we believe that learning happens best when students explore their passions while making our community a better place. Watching these young performers share their talents and "make someone’s day a little easier" is a beautiful example of our "We Are Family" pillar in action.
Thank you to Cedarhurst for welcoming us! We are so proud of these students for leading with kindness and excellence.
Our 4th grade Art & Music enrichment students recently visited the Cedarhurst Senior Living center, and the energy was truly joyful! From performing musical pieces to sitting side-by-side with residents to create handmade crafts, our students demonstrated what it means to be a Connected Citizen in Jessamine County.
At JCS, we believe that learning happens best when students explore their passions while making our community a better place. Watching these young performers share their talents and "make someone’s day a little easier" is a beautiful example of our "We Are Family" pillar in action.
Thank you to Cedarhurst for welcoming us! We are so proud of these students for leading with kindness and excellence.
Our 3rd Grade scientists are feeling the force! 🧲 During STEM, they discovered the fascinating world of magnetism, testing countless objects to determine what is magnetic vs. non-magnetic.
This hands-on Innovative Learning empowers our students to be critical thinkers and master core scientific concepts through real-world, active exploration. We love seeing their passion for learning!
This hands-on Innovative Learning empowers our students to be critical thinkers and master core scientific concepts through real-world, active exploration. We love seeing their passion for learning!
Our 1st Grade geometric architects have been busy during their STEM rotation! 📐 Building and discussing 2D shapes like squares, triangles, and hexagons is more than just math—it's Innovative Learning in action. Our students are empowered to think critically and use hands-on creation to master new concepts.
Mrs. Orange's 1st graders are becoming math masters and Critical Thinkers! They have been actively engaged, tackling "subtract to compare" word problems on the interactive board.
Using technology like this helps us meet each student’s individual learning needs, providing a challenging curriculum in a supportive, innovative environment. We love seeing our students embrace challenges and strive for excellence every day!
Using technology like this helps us meet each student’s individual learning needs, providing a challenging curriculum in a supportive, innovative environment. We love seeing our students embrace challenges and strive for excellence every day!
Celebrating 3rd grade student, JoJo Heister, for her excellent communication skills! JoJo communicates clearly and respectfully. We especially love that she considers how her words and actions may make others feel and shares ideas to better our classroom.
Her ability to demonstrate empathy and grasp the essential message makes her a valued member of our school community and a great example of a future Jessamine County Schools Graduate!
Her ability to demonstrate empathy and grasp the essential message makes her a valued member of our school community and a great example of a future Jessamine County Schools Graduate!
Shoutout to this fantastic 3rd grader for embodying the Responsibility attribute of the Jessamine County Schools Graduate Profile! 🍎
We love hearing that he is: *Trustworthy and dependable* --Taking initiative to improve the classroom (He takes ownership of his community!)
We are so proud of his strong sense of ownership and his commitment to making wise choices. Keep shining bright! ✨
We love hearing that he is: *Trustworthy and dependable* --Taking initiative to improve the classroom (He takes ownership of his community!)
We are so proud of his strong sense of ownership and his commitment to making wise choices. Keep shining bright! ✨
🌟 Jessamine County Schools Graduate Profile Spotlight! 🌟
We are celebrating an amazing 3rd grader from Miss Preston's class for demonstrating exceptional Connected Citizenship and Successful Communication! 🎉
This student truly embodies our Profile of a Graduate attributes by being an active, positive member of the school community.
By listening to friends read and encouraging others to keep trying, she shows empathy and brings value to the community! We are so proud of this young leader! 👏
We are celebrating an amazing 3rd grader from Miss Preston's class for demonstrating exceptional Connected Citizenship and Successful Communication! 🎉
This student truly embodies our Profile of a Graduate attributes by being an active, positive member of the school community.
By listening to friends read and encouraging others to keep trying, she shows empathy and brings value to the community! We are so proud of this young leader! 👏
🌟 Celebrating a Triple Threat: Responsibility, Work Ethic, and Connected Citizenship! 🌟
Let's shine a spotlight on 3rd grader Jordan Horvath, who is crushing it by demonstrating three of the Jessamine County Schools Graduate Profile attributes: Responsibility, Work Ethic, and Connected Citizenship!
Jordan consistently shows he is committed to excellence by:
- Taking ownership and correcting his mistakes (Responsibility)
- Exhibiting a growth mindset and demonstrating persistence (Work Ethic)
- Positively impacting our school community (Connected Citizenship)
Way to go, Jordan! You are a strong leader and a true inspiration to your classmates! 💙💚❤️
Look at these future innovators! The RDES STLP Club, led by Mr. Schatko, is deep into their Minecraft challenge, and the dedication is outstanding!
Our students are demonstrating incredible critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills as they work diligently to build their worlds. This is how they are growing into well-rounded individuals equipped to thrive in a complex world. We love seeing them seek their passion and embrace challenges on their path to excellence!
Keep up the great work, RDES STLP!
Our students are demonstrating incredible critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills as they work diligently to build their worlds. This is how they are growing into well-rounded individuals equipped to thrive in a complex world. We love seeing them seek their passion and embrace challenges on their path to excellence!
Keep up the great work, RDES STLP!
💚 Celebrating a Stellar Connected Citizen! 💚
Let's give a huge round of applause to 3rd grader Audrey Graham, who is being recognized for exemplifying the Jessamine County Schools Graduate Profile attribute of Connected Citizenship!
Audrey is a true community builder, demonstrating that she:
- Positively impacts the community and our school.
- Demonstrates collaboration.
Audrey, you bring so much value to our community! We are proud to see you develop into such a caring and active member.
🎉 Friendly Competition Alert! 🎉
Our annual Helping Hands Food Drive is currently happening! The grade level that brings in the most donations will win a delicious donut party! Who will it be?
Students can drop off donations in their grade level boxes by our bus lane until Friday, December 12th.
Thank you for being the "Helping Hands" for our community!
Our annual Helping Hands Food Drive is currently happening! The grade level that brings in the most donations will win a delicious donut party! Who will it be?
Students can drop off donations in their grade level boxes by our bus lane until Friday, December 12th.
Thank you for being the "Helping Hands" for our community!
Our 2nd graders had a truly joyful day on their field trip to the Lexington Children’s Theatre to see Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!
Watching the performance was an exciting way to encourage our students to explore their passions through the Arts. Providing these diverse learning opportunities helps our children grow into high-level thinkers and well-rounded individuals. We are so proud of our students for representing our school with their exemplary behavior as connected citizens!
Watching the performance was an exciting way to encourage our students to explore their passions through the Arts. Providing these diverse learning opportunities helps our children grow into high-level thinkers and well-rounded individuals. We are so proud of our students for representing our school with their exemplary behavior as connected citizens!
🌟 Celebrating Our Future Graduate: Responsibility & Work Ethic! 🌟
Huge shoutout to our incredible 3rd grader, who is being recognized for demonstrating the Jessamine County Schools Graduate Profile attributes of Responsibility and Work Ethic! 🎉
This student truly embodies what it means to be a dedicated student, showing he can:
- Take ownership and be dependable (Responsibility)
- Demonstrate persistence and perseverance (Work Ethic)
This kind of commitment and "get it done attitude" is exactly what makes our students successful communicators and future connected citizens! We are so proud of you! Keep up the great work! 💙
Our Tree Needs YOU! (And your Ornament!) 🤩
We're growing our School Family Tree and it needs a little sparkle from every one of you!
The Mission: Bring one ornament that tells a little bit about your family. 👨👩👧👦
Why? It shows how every unique family piece makes our whole school beautiful!
Let's see those creative family ornaments!
We're growing our School Family Tree and it needs a little sparkle from every one of you!
The Mission: Bring one ornament that tells a little bit about your family. 👨👩👧👦
Why? It shows how every unique family piece makes our whole school beautiful!
Let's see those creative family ornaments!
Shout out to 2nd grader Grayson Glinski! 📢
Grayson is being celebrated for his impressive Responsibility and Work Ethic. He’s a student who takes ownership , is reliable , and shows that strong persistence and perseverance. What a star! 🌟
Grayson is being celebrated for his impressive Responsibility and Work Ethic. He’s a student who takes ownership , is reliable , and shows that strong persistence and perseverance. What a star! 🌟
🥜 Mrs. Boggs' Class Had Toast and Jelly Beans for Thanksgiving! 🤯
No, really! Mrs. Boggs' awesome first-grade class had a blast recreating the iconic Charlie Brown Thanksgiving meal last week!
They happily munched on: Jelly Beans, Pretzels, Popcorn, Buttered Toast, and a little extra treat of Pumpkin Pie! It was a fun lesson on friendship and keeping traditions alive (even the non-traditional ones!).
Check out their happy little feasting group!
No, really! Mrs. Boggs' awesome first-grade class had a blast recreating the iconic Charlie Brown Thanksgiving meal last week!
They happily munched on: Jelly Beans, Pretzels, Popcorn, Buttered Toast, and a little extra treat of Pumpkin Pie! It was a fun lesson on friendship and keeping traditions alive (even the non-traditional ones!).
Check out their happy little feasting group!
Let's celebrate another one of our students, a fantastic 5th grader who truly embodies the Jessamine County Schools Graduate Profile attribute of Work Ethic!
This student consistently completes any task given to him, showing commitment and demonstrating persistence and perseverance. He shows that "get it done attitude" that defines a strong work ethic!
Keep up the great work! We are so proud of your reliability and dedication!
This student consistently completes any task given to him, showing commitment and demonstrating persistence and perseverance. He shows that "get it done attitude" that defines a strong work ethic!
Keep up the great work! We are so proud of your reliability and dedication!
We absolutely love seeing our RDES staff connecting, learning new skills, and having a blast together after school!
Last week, teachers became students (and teachers again!) as they enjoyed their new staff knitting and crochet club. It's truly inspiring to see the support and camaraderie as they teach each other the relaxing art of fiber crafts. A huge shoutout to our talented staff members for sharing their passion!
Moments like these are what make the RDES and JCS family so special. Investing in our people is our priority!
Last week, teachers became students (and teachers again!) as they enjoyed their new staff knitting and crochet club. It's truly inspiring to see the support and camaraderie as they teach each other the relaxing art of fiber crafts. A huge shoutout to our talented staff members for sharing their passion!
Moments like these are what make the RDES and JCS family so special. Investing in our people is our priority!
