Whooo knew STEM could be this much fun? 🦉🔍
Our 4th grade Eagles at Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School are diving deep into the food chain! Recently in STEM class, students became real-world scientists as they dissected owl pellets. From identifying tiny bones to classifying their finds, these young explorers are seeing firsthand how nature stays in balance. 🦴✨
We love providing learning experiences that excite our students and help them discover new passions!
Tasting the Rainbow of Math! 🌈🍬
Our 3rd-grade Eagles in Miss Ludt's Class at Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School are proving that math can be as sweet as it is smart! 🦅✨ Last week, they traded pencils for Skittles to dive into the world of fractions.
By sorting their candies by color, students created their own "delicious" data sets to identify parts of a whole. Whether it’s 2/10 yellow or 4/10 red, these hands-on moments help our students embrace new challenges and find joy in learning.
We love seeing our young learners grow into critical thinkers through such creative classroom experiences!
🌟 Student Spotlight: Dwight Greer 🌟
Join us in celebrating 2nd grader Dwight Greer for being recognized as a shining example of Connected Citizenship! As part of the Jessamine County Schools Graduate Profile, a connected citizen is someone who positively impacts their school and brings value to their community. According to his teacher, Mrs. Casto, Dwight lives out this pledge every single day!
Here is why Dwight is such a standout Eagle:
Active Member: Dwight loves being a contributing member of every lesson and is always eager to share his thinking.
Caring Heart: He demonstrates the traits of a good citizen by looking for opportunities to help others whenever he can.
Positive Impact: His willingness to participate and support his peers brings incredible value to the classroom community.
We are so proud of the way Dwight demonstrates collaboration and kindness in all that he does.
Way to go, Dwight! Keep leading the way! 🦅✨
The energy at Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School was through the roof on Thursday! A huge thank you to the Asbury University Tumbling Team for an incredible performance that left our students inspired and cheering for more.
Beyond their amazing talent, we are so grateful for the encouraging words they shared with our Eagles. At RDES, we strive to help our students find their passion and purpose, and seeing these student-athletes in action is a perfect example of where hard work and perseverance can lead.
Partnerships like this strengthen our community and remind our students that they belong to a family that lifts each other up. Thank you, Asbury, for being such a wonderful part of our story!
If your family is interested in watching the Asbury Tumbling Team, save the date for their annual Jym Jam! Jym Jam is scheduled for April 10th (7-9pm) and April 11th (2-4pm) at Asbury University's Luce Center.
By wearing our mismatched socks, we’re showing that our differences are what make the RDES family so special. We are committed to a safe and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential!
Our 2nd-grade Eagles at Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School became "Critical Thinkers" over the past few weeks as they explored the ancient world! 🦅 From digitally designing custom animal habitats in Canva to getting hands-on with Crayola Model Magic to create their own trace fossils, our students are learning that science is all about observation and creativity.
We loved seeing them use magnifying glasses to inspect real fossils, uncovering the stories that history leaves behind. At RDES, we prepare our students to embrace challenges and explore their passions through every hands-on experience!
GET READY TO ROCK YOUR SOCKS! 🧦✨
TOMORROW, RDES is getting a head start on World Down Syndrome Day! Since the official day falls on Saturday, we’re bringing the party to the hallways a day early.
Why the crazy socks? Because the chromosomes that cause Down syndrome look a bit like socks—and we believe that different is beautiful!
When: Friday, March 20th
What: Wear your loudest, brightest, and most mismatched socks!
The Goal: To celebrate inclusion and raise awareness for our amazing friends and students with Down syndrome.
Mrs. Boggs' 1st-grade students celebrated St. Patrick's Day by using Lucky Charms to practice their graphing skills. By meeting our students where they are with engaging, hands-on activities, we help every Eagle fulfill their potential.
We are so proud of these high-level thinkers and learners for life!
🌟 Student Spotlight: Critical Thinking in Action! 🌟
We are so proud to celebrate one of our amazing 2nd-grade Eagles for embodying the Jessamine County Schools Graduate Profile! This week, we are highlighting a student who truly lives out the pledge: "I am a critical thinker."
According to his teacher, this Eagle excels in several key areas of Critical Thinking:
Positive Risk-Taking: He jumps into every lesson, participating frequently and asking thoughtful questions.
Resourcefulness: Whether working with a group or on his own, he shows he is an independent and resourceful worker.
Persistence: He doesn't back down from a challenge, always giving even the toughest tasks a try!
By using what he learns to move forward and create new solutions, he is well on his way to becoming a lifelong learner.
Way to go, Eagle! Keep soaring! 🦅✨
Our 1st graders at Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School have been working hard as young scientists! After several days of researching and creating detailed animal habitat dioramas, they stepped into the role of "teacher" today to present their findings to our 2nd-grade classes.
We are so proud of their work ethic and how clearly they communicated their new knowledge to their peers. Way to go, Eagles!
☘️ The 'Payne' is officially over... meet PROFESSOR PEADAR "POT-O-GOLD" PAYNE! ☘️
Happy St. Patrick's Day from all of us! Our students had an absolute blast searching the school high and low to find the hidden pictures of Principal Payne’s festive transformation.
By official decree of the Leprechaun Union, we are thrilled to announce his official Leprechaun identity! The hallways are officially full of luck.
Special thanks to Principal Payne—we mean Professor Payne—for being such a wonderful sport and bringing so much joy to our students today. 🌈💰✨
Our 3rd graders took the stage at Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School for their musical concert, and what a performance it was! It was a joy to see our students pursue their passions and have so much fun with their friends on stage.
Thank you to our amazing families for your continued support of our Arts programs. You are such an integral part of our JCS story!
Soaring to New Heights in 2nd Grade! 🦅✨
Big congratulations to Mrs. Casto’s 2nd grade class at Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School for an incredible academic achievement! These hardworking Eagles reached 100% accuracy on 280 i-Ready lessons, proving that they are truly dedicated high-level thinkers.
To celebrate this milestone, the class earned a hands-on STEM challenge! Working together as "Connected Citizens," students collaborated to design and build their own catapults. The goal? To see who could send a candy heart flying the farthest! 🚀❤️
At Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School, we love seeing our students embrace challenges, work as a team, and have fun while they learn. Way to go, Eagles!
🌟 Student Spotlight: Leading with Heart & Hard Work! 🌟
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Daxton, a 5th grader who is a shining example of our Graduate Profile in action. Daxton’s teachers, Mr. Faulkner and Mrs. Goggins, have witnessed an inspiring transformation in him this year. 🚀
Daxton is truly living out the Graduate Profile Pledge through his commitment to Work Ethic and Responsibility:
Work Ethic: By working hard and wanting to do his best, he shows the commitment and "get it done" attitude we value in our students.
Responsibility: He takes ownership of his learning by seeking help and correcting mistakes through the advice he receives.
Reliability: By helping out without being asked, he proves he is a dependable and reliable member of his classroom.
Congratulations, Daxton! Your quiet confidence and leadership are making a huge impact. Keep up the amazing work! 🎓✨
🌟 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! 📸✨
