Due to the current winter storm warning and the potential for hazardous road conditions this afternoon Nippersink SD 2 and Richmond-Burton CHSD 157 will be closed today, Wednesday , February 22, 2023.
We loved our time at the Wolves game, getting “Schooled by Skates”! We enjoyed our workbooks, watching fireworks, cheering, and trying to get on the Jumbotron. It was truly a day we will never forget! - Ms. Elliott (4th Grade)
Valentine’s Day was a big success! Thank you to all the parent helpers that came in to make it extra special and full of LOVE.
On Tuesday, February 21st, we will kick off RGS Book Madness. Each week for the next 8 weeks, classes will read books and vote on their favorite title as a class. The winner of each round will move on to compete in the next round. After Spring Break we will name our RGS Book Madness Champion! Thank you to our incredible PTO for purchasing a Book Madness Bracket!
February 17th, 2023 RAMS Report
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Our kindergarteners enjoying the McHenry County Conservation District's Nocturnal Animal Puppet Show last week! Thanks MCCD!
We LOVE our PTO! Thank you so much for having "Joe & Dough" stop by for us!
Good Afternoon RGS Families!
This is a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Friday, 2/17/2023 for Teacher Institute Day and NO SCHOOL on Monday, 2/20/2023 for President's Day.
Enjoy your long weekend!
This week’s 2nd Grade mystery reader was… MRS. POPE!
Happy Valentine’s Day! RGS participated in the “Valentines For Seniors Card Drive”. When Ms. Schwab dropped the cards off last week, we were informed that our cards helped put them over the 3000 mark! Thank you to all our classrooms that participated.
Mrs. Baker’s students worked on a STEM activity creating snow crystals after reading "The Story of Snow" this past week. They learned that snow crystals have 6 "arms" or sides, and they kept this detail in mind when building their own snow crystals.
RGS is on the leaderboard for the Top 15 Schools in Illinois! Thank you for your contributions. There is only one more week to donate to Kids Heart Challenge. Here is the link https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageNavigator/khc_resources_search.html .
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A whole lot of shaking is going on in 4th grade! Ms. Rett’s class completed a lab to see if a mountain would last forever by shaking up sugar cubes. They were able to see the effects of weathering, erosion, and deposition.
Ms. Schmitt has been working hard with our Kindergarten students for their music concert. TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! Please wish them well! Show starts at 6PM!
Mrs. Nieft's 5th Graders were rooting for FPS yesterday! “Good Luck FPS!! We know you are going to be amazing!” They did a great job!!
Our Kindergarteners LOVE Workout Wednesday. Thank you Mrs. Peterson for the awesome pictures from yesterday!
Kindergarten through third grade were visited yesterday by Land of Smiles. They learned how to fight off Caz Cavity by Captain Super! Thank you Nurse Hunt for planning such a fun assembly that got us all sharing our bright smiles!
Ms. Rietschel’s 4th graders are discovering Equivalent Fractions!
Kindergarten Screening & Registration 2023-2024 SY
