RPES AIG News
February/March 2024
And just like that, we are in MARCH!!! Wow. That was quick!
And we have amazing news......Mrs. Sensbach had her baby boy! His name is Micah Richard Sensbach and he weighs 6lbs 4oz! What a sweetheart! Mom and baby are doing great!
Mr. Dave Cook is here to substitute. He is a retired AIG teacher from another county and we are so thrilled to have him here so that K-2 classes with Mrs. Sensbach can keep running on schedule!
2nd Grade Enrichment
In 2nd grade reading, Mrs. Sensbach/Mr. Cook's group is finishing up the Nancy Drew mystery. They had a zoom meeting with the author! How cool!
Mrs. Francis' group finished Poppy and then The Rickshaw Girl. Both groups will finish up next week and begin reading new novels!
In 2nd grade math, we have been working on the Adventures on a program called Concept Quest. These problems are super challenging and tie directly into the math units the students are learning in their classrooms. Our brains are really growing!
3rd Grade AIG
Third grade readers have finished The Tale of Despereaux and are now reading The Unsung Hero of Birdsong USA. This book is historical fiction and deals with the time period just after WWII. It has deep themes is bringing up good conversation!
In third grade math, we have been working on the Adventures on a program called Concept Quest. These problems are super challenging and tie directly into the math units the students are learning in their classrooms. We are learning the value of perseverance when solving a problem and that some math takes deep thinking and teamwork!
4th Grade AIG
In 4th grade reading, we finished the nonfiction book, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. We are now reading The Mysterious Benedict Society and digging deep into the understanding of the characters and themes.
In 4th grade math we have been working on the Adventures on a program called Concept Quest. These problems are super challenging and tie directly into the math units the students are learning in their classrooms. Students have learned that it takes time to solve complex problems! They've also learned that the STRUGGLE is part of the LEARNING! We are sticking with these problems until we solve them!!!
5th grade AIG
5th grade readers have just finished reading a fun realistic fiction novel titled, Hoot. Each student chose 3 projects from a choice board to complete! They look awesome. We have just started reading a fantasy with rich themes called, The Giver.
In math we have been working on the Adventures on a program called Concept Quest. These problems are super challenging and tie directly into the math units the students are learning in their classrooms. Students are learning to work together, struggle through the understanding, show all of their work and find solutions to complex word problems! Bravo!
Kindergarten-1st Grade Small Group Enrichment
Kindergarten Kindergarten reading groups continue to read super interesting books! They are discussing and wondering and predicting!
Kindergarten math groups continue to do more with sudoku and also work with number paths.
1st Grade Enrichment
In 1st grade readers enjoyed reading Cam Jansen and the Snowy Day Mystery by David Adler. Students discussed characters and making predictions during our discussions.
In 1st grade math, we have been working on our geometry skills. Some of the students have made shape monsters and graphed their shapes with bar graphs and pictographs.
Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade Whole Group Enrichment
All of our K-2 students are seeing Mrs. Sensbach for whole group enrichment and critical thinking skills once a week. They are working with a great program called "Wonders" that lead them to think critically and use great deduction skills to solve problems! This program will span the school year. Mr. Cook will continue this program.
3rd, 4th and 5th IG
IG students enjoyed our Valentine escapes! It took perseverance and team work and it was super fun!
Leadership Academy
Leadership Groups are learning lots of things like what a leader looks like in action, word, and example! We are looking at growth mindset, famous leaders, and leadership characteristics! There is plenty to learn!
Wish List's Below
We are in great need of pencils! If you can donate some, you can find a link on our wishlists!