Mr. Faulkner's class learned about Ecosystems this week. Students made predictions about whether worms prefer dry/damp spaces and then made observations. We love seeing students so engaged with their learning!
Session 2 of our "Be Well: Digital Defenders" series will be Tuesday, February 11th from 6-7:30pm at RDES. We hope you are able to join us! To register for this event, visit https://tinyurl.com/BeWellProtectKids.
Mrs. Maggard's class had a great time celebrating the 100th day of school today! 100th Day activities in Mrs. Maggard’s class included making Fruit Loop Necklaces, writing 100 sentences, counting forward and backwards with puzzles, and filling categories with 100 words!
Kindness week is next week! Please join us by submitting a short message of kindness for our staff members! To send your message, visit bit.ly/kindnessatrdes.
We are celebrating National School Counselor's week from February 3-7. Please join us by leaving a comment on Facebook or sending a message to Mrs. Watkins and/or Mrs. Wilson to let them know how much we appreciate all they do!
PTO organized a Soup Luncheon for our staff last week. We are so grateful for the many families who contributed and helped to make this event possible! This is a favorite event for many of our staff every year!
Several of our staff members are participating in our Rock, Paper, Scissors Contest! We will be moving into the Final Four next week! Be sure to ask your child if his/her teacher is moving on to the next level!
Please join us in thanking these students for representing RDES well at the most recent Superintendent's Forum! We are proud of them!
Families-
Jessamine County Schools have been partnering with Det. Mike and Cyber Safe School over the last week to bring you this very important information about online safety.
Tonight at midnight, video access and the 3-Secrets to a Cyber Safe Child Challenge will end.
Let’s make sure your child is prepared to be safe from online predators and the negative effects of social media.
THIS IS THE LAST DAY!
#1: Click on this link: https://bit.ly/KYJessCo
#2: Watch the video. (approx. 30 minutes)
#3: Click on the Survey Link. (it will pop up after you watch the video)
#4: Fill out the Survey.
This is your final opportunity to be entered for prizes! No entries will be accepted after midnight tonight!
RDES is so lucky to have truly amazing teachers! Each year, the school and district recognize one Jessamine County Excellence in Education award from each school. Every nomination is meaningful to the dedication our teachers put in each day to impact students and families. If you would please take a moment to nominate an RDES staff member as Teacher of the Year it would mean so much. This nomination can be completed by a parent/guardian or student.
To nominate a teacher, please visit https://tinyurl.com/rdestoy25 by 5pm on Friday, January 31st.
Congratulations to our RDES Academic Team for winning first place in the Superintendent's Cup! This is the first time in the history of RDES that our team has won! We are so proud of our team!
Families-
All the apps, games, and devices can make a parent’s head spin! We call this the “Parent Tech Overwhelm.”
By watching the video linked below, Det. Mike with Cyber Safe School will show you how to overcome the overwhelm, keep your child safe, and begin leading your child’s online life in a simple and step-by-step way.
The video will introduce you to the Simple Cyber Safety Plan and it has been used by thousands of parents to keep their children safe.
To learn the Simple Cyber Safety Plan:
#1: Click on this link: https://bit.ly/KYJessCo
#2: Watch the video. (approx. 30 minutes)
#3: Click on the Survey Link. (it will pop up after you watch the video)
#4: Fill out the Survey.
Watch the video (just 1 time this week) to have safer kids tonight before the challenge ends Monday!
Families-
By completing the 3-Secrets to a Cyber Safe Child challenge, you will know how social media and gaming affects your child's mental health.
You can save your child's future and their mental health.
#1: Click on this link: https://bit.ly/KYJessCo
#2: Watch the video. (approx. 30 minutes)
#3: Click on the Survey Link. (it will pop up after you watch the video)
#4: Fill out the Survey.
Keep your child and their mental health safe by watching this short video (just 1 time this week).
Families-
Have you completed the 3-Secrets to a Cyber Safe Child Challenge yet this week? Det. Mike from Cyber Safe School will take two decades of experience investigating Internet Crimes Against Children to help parents & guardians like you understand the exact and current dangers our children face anytime they log-in.
While watching this short video, you will learn about the newest and most dangerous type of predators and know exactly how to make sure your child knows how to avoid falling for their tricks.
To complete the challenge…
#1: Click on this link: https://bit.ly/KYJessCo
#2: Watch the video. (approx. 30 minutes)
#3: Click on the Survey Link. (it will pop up after you watch the video)
#4: Fill out the Survey.
Watch the video (just 1 time this week) and grab your chance at prizes!
***NOTE: This event is still happening! It has not been cancelled.***
Families-
Tonight’s the night! Join us with Detective Mike Lemon to learn how to protect your child from online predators, bullies, and their own mistakes. Even if you have not registered, we would love for you to come to EJHS at 6pm to discover how to keep your child safe! Regardless of your child’s age, you will learn important information to help you as your parent in this digital world.
Don’t forget to take 30 minutes to complete the 3-Secrets to a Cyber Safe Child Challenge this week! After watching the video, be sure to complete the survey link so you are entered for a chance to win prizes!
#1: Click on this link: https://bit.ly/KYJessCo
#2: Watch the video. (approx. 30 minutes)
#3: Click on the Survey Link. (it will pop up after you watch the video)
#4: Fill out the Survey.
Families-
We have partnered with Cyber Safe School to help you keep your kids safe when they are online, while also having the chance to win great prizes!
All you have to do is watch a quick video just 1 time anytime in this challenge week to be entered to win prizes!
We call it the 3-Secrets to a Cyber Safe Child Challenge…This challenge starts today and ends on Monday, January 27th at Midnight.
To participate in the challenge and to have the chance to win prizes, please follow these steps:
#1: Click on this link: https://bit.ly/KYJessCo
#2: Watch the video. (approx. 30 minutes)
#3: Click on the Survey Link. (it will pop up after you watch the video)
#4: Fill out the Survey.
We are SO excited to get new bleachers over the Winter Break!
Our 4th and 5th grade students are in enrichment groups during their Week 5 Specials Rotations. Check out the VEX Robotics that some of our students have been working with during this time!
Our 4th grade Music & Art Enrichment students had the privilege of visiting Cedarhurst Senior Living this week. This opportunity was made possible because of a grant from the Jessamine County Education Foundation. Students performed for residents, helped residents create their own artwork, and enjoyed a snack and fellowship with residents.
It's Peppermint Patch time! Our students love shopping at this annual Shoppe hosted by our PTO!
