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DECEMBER2016 VOLUME 2016/17, ISSUE 2THE DISTRICT NEWSLETTER FOR REETHS-PUFFER SCHOOLS
“You don’t get your resume’
Sir Kenneth Robinson, a British author, speaker and international advisor on education, once famously said, “You don’t get your resume’ with your birth certificate.”
I take this to mean: You decide how to transform your life. You are not born with a predetermined future - create your own future.
How scary and…how liberating. In Rocket City, you CAN be, do, and become what you want. Nothing is inevitable and nothing is impossible; opportunities are endless, support is available, and dreams are within reach. Attitude is important, grit is needed, and perseverance is required. As you page through this months’ edition of Rocket City News, I hope you are as inspired as I am. It’s a great time to be a Rocket!
Sincerely,
Steve EdwardsSuperintendent of Schools
Rocket Scholars Event Coming March 16 The Rocket Scholars event is R-P’s version of March Madness! This scholarship fundraiser brings the Rocket City Community together in support of academic scholarships to Rocket students. It also gives R-P supporters the opportunity to win $10,000! Tickets for Rocket Scholars can be purchased online on the district website or at the Central Office for $100.00 per ticket. You’ll never have better odds of winning $10,000.00 or having such a direct impact on academic scholarship money for deserving students that graduate from Reeths-Puffer Schools. Mark your calendars for March 16th from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Hilt Building in downtown Muskegon. Hope to see you there! For more information call 231-719-3104.
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Reeths-Puffer is leading the way in West Michigan, and throughout the State, by working hard to engage families in their child’s literacy development. We are helping families understand how literacy knowledge and skills develop in young children and what parents can do to support their child’s growth at home in fun and meaningful ways.
In October 2015, the three R-P elementary schools began offering the Engaging Families in Children’s Literacy Development program developed by literacy experts, Kathryn Roberts, Gail Jordan, and Nell Duke. In October 2016, we completed our 20th Early Literacy Workshop for Kindergarten parents.
The program was well received by the Kindergarten parents and students alike. Feedback from participating families has been positive.
We would like to recognize Nancy Jaskiw, School Psychologist, the elementary principals, the elementary reading specialists, and other dedicated staff members who helped support the evening events. We also appreciated our supporting partners from Michigan Reading Association (MRA).
In late 2016, the same program will be offered to parents with students at McMillan Early Childhood Center. The goal is to utilize this awesome parent/child interactive learning event to engage more families in learning how simple activities at home and in the community can benefit children’s early literacy development. Don’t miss this great opportunity!
ROCKET CITY NEWSRocket City News is published three times per year by Reeths-Puffer Schools, 991 W. Giles Road, Muskegon, MI 49445. Reeths-Puffer accepts advertising to defray the cost of production and distribution and appreciates the support of its advertisers. Reeths-Puffer does not specifically endorse advertisers or their products or services. Please contact Margie Bates with inquiries at (231) 719-3104, or email at [email protected]. Visit our website at www.reeths-puffer.org.
NOTICE OF RIGHTS AND PRIVACYParents of Reeths-Puffer school children are hereby notified that the school often publishes for public view the names and/or pictures of Reeths-Puffer students. The purpose varies and may involve honor rolls, attendance lists, special awards, athletic rosters, etc. If, for any reason, you do not wish your child’s name or picture to be published, please contact your school office immediately. This notice is in compliance with the Rights and Privacy Act, P. L. 93.380.
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Reeths-Puffer 2016 Ultimate Summer Reading ChallengeCongratulations to the 58 students who participated and completed the challenge of reading 23 minutes per day over the summer. Their efforts and perseverance in reaching the 2016 R-P Ultimate Summer Reading Challenge goal is commendable! Five grand prize winners were drawn and awarded with an electronic tablet. All participants received a $23 gift certificate to use at their school’s book fair.
Read 23 ~ Read to Succeed!!
Left: Ashlynn Anderson (RPI-Math), Kyle Schlaff (RPI-Math), Mackenzie Wheeler (RPI-Reading Grand Prize Winner) and Mr. Smith
Reeths-Puffer 2016 Ultimate Summer Math ChallengeCongratulations to Ashlynn Anderson (RPI), Connor Anderson (RPEL), Connor Charnes (RPEL), Logan Clement (TL), Lindie Heath (CEN), Elaine Patterson (CEN), Kyle Schlaff (RPI), Sidney Shackelford (CEN), and Meaghan VanBruggen (RPEL) for taking part in the first R-P Ultimate Summer Math Challenge! Over the summer, they completed math activities that were fun, hands on, and thought provoking. Every student that participated won a cool math prize! Keep up the good works!
REETHS-PUFFER SCHOOLS 2015/16 School CalendarDecember 21 No School, Christmas BreakJanuary 3 School ResumesJanuary 11 K-12 Early Release – 90 minutesJanuary 18 9-12 AM Only – High School ExamsJanuary 19 9-12 AM Only – High School ExamsJanuary 20 5-12 AM Only Records Day PM End of 2nd Marking PeriodJanuary 25 K-12 Early Release – 90 minutesFebruary 8 K-12 Early Release – 90 minutesFebruary 17 K-12 No School – Mid-Winter BreakFebruary 20 K-12 No School – Mid-Winter BreakFebruary 22 K-12 Early Release – 90 minutesMarch 3 K-4 AM Only Records Day PM End of 2nd Tri-ReportingMarch 8 K-12 Early Release – 90 minutes K-4 Conferences 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.March 9 K-4 AM Only K-4 Conferences, 12:45 to 3:45 and 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.March 22 K-12 Early Release – 90 minutesMarch 24 5-12 AM Only Records Day PM End of 3rd Marking PeriodMarch 29 5-12 Conferences (School is in Session) 5-6 – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. 7-8 – 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. 9-12 – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.March 30 5-8 Evening Conferences (School is in Session) 5-6 – 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. 7-8 – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.March 31 K-12 AM OnlyApril 3-7 K-12 No School – Spring BreakApril 10 School ResumesApril 12 K-12 Early Release – 90 minutesApril 14 K-12 AM Only – Good FridayApril 26 K-12 Early Release – 90 minutesMay 26 K-12 AM OnlyMay 29 K-12 No School – Memorial DayJune 6 9-12 AM Only – HS ExamsJune 7 9-12 AM Only – HS ExamsJune 8 K-12 AM Only Records Day PM HS ExamsJune 9 K-12 AM Only HS Exams Last day of School for all students
Sidney Shackelford (Central-Math), Lindie Heath (Central-Math), Elaine Patterson (Central-Math)
Above: Connor Anderson (RPEL-Math), Connor Charnes (RPEL-Math), Meaghan VanBruggen (RPEL-Math), & Elana Weiden (RPEL-Reading Grand Prize Winner). Right: Lindie Heath (Central – Reading Grand Prize Winner)
Logan Clement (Twin Lake – Math)
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Kindergarteners at Central Elementary have been using their senses to explore apples. They taste tested a red, green and yellow apple to find out which one they liked best. They listened for the crunching sound that happens when you bite into an apple. They touched all the parts of an apple - the
skin, flesh, seeds, core and stem. They watched a video to see how apple cider is made. Best of all, they smelled and tasted homemade applesauce made right in their classroom!
Top: Ty Ross, Luke Sias, Kenna
Sorito sorting the parts of an
apple. Right: Dylan Shook and
Mrs. Ruiz peeling and coring
apples to make applesauce.
Second Grade Visits the Farm
Mrs. Birr’s, Mrs. Mason’s, and Miss Nauta’s 2nd grade classes, along with Mrs. Langlois’ 1st/2nd grade split class enjoyed a day on the farm - Heritage Farms that is. On October 6th, the classes loaded up the busses and headed to Heritage Farms for a day of learning, exploring, and of course, fun. Students were able to enjoy a hayride while learning about various animals at the farm, including bison and elk. Students were able to watch the process in which Heritage Farms makes their delicious apple cider. After watching the apples go up the conveyor belt to be washed and chopped, they witnessed the mixture being put on to the press where all of the liquid is collected. Everyone was given a complimentary glass of fresh cider and a donut. Thankfully the rain held off long enough for a scavenger hunt through the pumpkin patch and an educational trip through the corn maze.
The Central Elementary Walk/Run-a-thon was a great success. The weather was spectacular and nearly 50 families participated in our Family Walk-Off at the RPHS track. Each class also walked an additional 20 minutes at school as part of our Healthy Schools initiative. It was wonderful to see grandparents, parents and siblings supporting our cause to raise money for classrooms and field trips. Sparky (Central’s mascot) made a special appearance to cheer on the kids.
Left: Sparky gets his share of hugs with Lily Burmeister and Addison Mitchelson. Center: Jackson and Karina Baldus hang with Sparky. Right: Mrs. Whitaker and kids take their afternoon walk at Central to promote healthy living.
Top: Hayride view
of the bison at
Heritage Farms.
“Chewy” getting
ready to press the
chopped apples to
collect the juice for
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RPEL Hustles KindnessWhat does it mean to Hustle Kindness? Madison “Peach”
Steiner started the Hustle Kindness movement to “encourage the intentional desire to reach out to family, friends, and strangers with acts of kindness.” Each Friday, people all over the country wear their Hustle
Kindness shirts and share the acts of kindness they are doing for others. Reeths-Puffer had the opportunity to join the Hustle with our own custom shirts. RPEL staff inquired about having Madison design our own green and white shirts, so we could promote kindness and green and white days on Fridays. Families across our District had
the opportunity to order the shirts via the website through November 7.
Proceeds from each shirt benefit Peach’s Neet Feet, a nonprofit started by Madison to hustle kindness to kids fighting cancer, recovering from burns, and those living with craniofacial differences, epilepsy, and a variety of other diagnoses. Children receive a pair of custom painted shoes with artwork of their choice. This pair of special shoes often becomes a conversation starter for kiddos undergoing hospitalizations, painful treatments, and surgeries. This charity touched our community when Avery Cooper, a student in our district, received a pair of Neet Feet a few years ago. She was very proud of this pair of shoes and would show them off every chance she got.
Go Hustle some R-P kindness today!
The Third Almost-Annual Water Festival for Muskegon County third graders took place on September 22. Students from RPEL rotated through four activity stations led by local professionals. They learned about aquatic habitats, the water cycle, human use, water chemistry and more. This was a great experience for students, teachers and parents to participate in learning outside of the classroom. This study trip connected to many third grade state standards; two that were emphasized the most include:
Biodiversity and Humans - Populations live in a variety of habitats, and change in those habitats affects the organisms living there.
Natural Hazards - A variety of natural hazards result from natural processes. Humans cannot eliminate natural hazards but can take steps to reduce their impacts.
Staff and students look forward to continuing this community partnership!
RPEL Kindergarten Goes Bananas Over ZooPhonicsOn September 30, Reeths-Puffer Elementary Kindergarteners went to John Ball Zoo to study their Zoophonic friends. Every child went on a scavenger hunt looking for all their zoo friends. If they couldn’t find Allie Alligator, they had to find another animal that started with an A. Students were able to explore the tiger exhibit, monkeys, and penguins. There was even a gorilla who blew kisses. This year, kindergarten students will have a chance to attend a study trip a month. How exciting!!!Top: Race to Recycle! Mrs. Disselkoen’s third grade class and community partners. Bottom: Ms.
Woolley’s third grade class and community partners
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Kayla Teerman and her math partner built the number 168. Then Kayla wrote it in
the Expanded Form. All in a days’ work at Twin Lake Elementary!
Our Number Knowledge is ExpandingThe number-savvy students in Mrs. Kinstner’s second grade class have learned how to write 2- and 3-digit numbers in Standard Form. They’ve also learned how to build those numbers using base-ten blocks (Pictorial or Model Form). But they have expanded their number knowledge even more by writing those numbers in the Expanded Form. Expanded Form is a way to write numbers by adding the value of its digits. For example, if given the number 284 (Standard Form), students would build it using 2 hundred “flats,” 8 ten “longs,” and 4 tiny unit cubes (Pictorial or Model Form). Then they write that number in Expanded Form: 200 + 80 + 4. There’s also a Written or Word Form: two hundred eighty-four. Hopefully YOUR number knowledge has now expanded, too!
Twin Lake Elementary first graders are enjoying reading and writing workshop and discovering ways to help their partner and classmates with their learning. Students work daily to celebrate the qualities of good writing with each other (focus, setting, speech bubbles, end in the moment endings, and punctuation) and good reading (making sure their partner doesn’t miss anything, listening to retelling, helping with tricky parts, use of storyteller voice and asking what they have learned from the text). Students have so many great strategies they have learned already and also have learned the benefit of sharing and helping others!
ROCKET LANDING Community of Learning
Every Friday, 15 minutes before dismissal, first through fourth grade learners go to the gym for “Rocket Landing.” Rocket Landing is a time for the Twin Lake School Community to celebrate learning. During this time, the school community recognizes Rocket Star slip drawing winners for the week, learners with perfect attendance, as well as a featured Rocket Lead Learner. The Lead Learner shares learning that has been happening in their classroom. Brain Frames, reading stamina, data binders, goal setting, and Spanish vocabulary for family members are a few examples given by our Lead Learner. It’s a great way to celebrate hard work and the new Lead Learner for the week.
WALK-A-THON HELPS WITH HOOP HOUSEOn October 2, R-P TLE families came together to walk three miles around the Twin Lake Park area. The goal was to exercise, while raising money for a hoop house for an outdoor garden. Success!! Not only did staff and students have fun, they also raised over $5,000! Thanks to the families and friends who donated! Keep your eyes on our garden, as the hoop house is coming!
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Celebrating our Learning
in Room 15
The second graders in Mrs. Kinstner’s class have been busy, busy, busy. After finishing their first reading unit, they took time to celebrate! Students enjoyed some juice and a cookie, then danced to the ever-popular song, “Celebration!” by Kool and the Gang. Success, however, is more fun when shared. So they grabbed their book boxes and shared their improved reading skills with some little buddies: stuffed animals! Students were all smiles while reading to their stuffed buddies, and their teacher was all smiles watching them read - just for the FUN of it!
This year in Room 15, we decided it would be fun to mix things up when it comes to how we want to learn! Mrs. Kolbe applied for a grant through Donors Choose to get different seating options into her classroom. Within 6 days, the project was fully funded thanks to generous donations from the community and family members of Mrs. Kolbe’s Students!
Room 15 will be receiving:
The idea behind flexible seating is to give students the option to choose how they want to sit when they are learning. They have the opportunity to make a responsible choice by picking a “smart seat” and placing it in the room where they can be successful throughout the day. Every student has different needs. Students need movement, a chance to walk around while working, or even given the opportunity to bounce or stand as they work on core instruction. Mrs. Kolbe is very passionate about flexible seating and is eager to give it a try this year. Mrs. Kolbe adds, “By allowing my students to a pick seat that is comfortable to them, they will be able to let their extra energy escape throughout the day as they learn. We sure are a busy group of second graders!” Original desks and chairs will stay in the room for students that want to choose a more traditional approach. Students are eager to get to school and pick their special learning spot! Great things are sure to happen for us this year!
Clockwise from top: Michael Furman shows this little gorilla how to read with fluency. Taryn DeBrie reads to a unicorn. Tyler Hale’s stuffed buddy found a great spot to see the book! Zoey Wyant celebrates reading with a stuffed buddy.
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R-P 2016/17 VARSITY SPORTS SCHEDULEBoys Varsity BasketballDATE OPPONENT PLACE TIME Friday, December 9 Northview Away 7:00 PMTuesday, December 13 Ludington Home 6:00 PMFriday, December 16 Greenville HS Home 7:00 PMTuesday, December 20 Holland HS Away 7:00 PMTuesday, January 3 Grand Haven Home 7:00 PMFriday, January 6 Spring Lake Home 6:00 PMTuesday, January 10 Kenowa Hills Away 7:00 PMFriday, January 13 Grand Rapids Union Away 6:00 PMTuesday, January 17 Jenison Away 7:00 PMFriday, January 20 Mona Shores Home 6:00 PMTuesday, January 24 Muskegon Home 7:00 PMFriday, January 27 Fruitport HS Away 6:00 PMTuesday, January 31 Zeeland West Home 7:00 PMTuesday, February 7 Kenowa Hills Home 7:00 PMFriday, February 10 Grand Rapids Union Home 6:00 PMTuesday, February 14 Jenison Home 7:00 PMFriday, February 17 Mona Shores Away 6:00 PMTuesday, February 21 Muskegon Away 7:00 PMFriday, February 24 Fruitport HS Home 6:00 PMThursday, March 2 South Christian HS Away 7:00 PMMonday, March 6 (Districts @ Muskegon) Away TBAWednesday, March 8 (Districts @ Muskegon) Away TBAFriday, March 10 (District Final @ Muskegon) Away TBAMonday, March 13 (Regionals 3-13 & 3-15) Away TBATuesday, March 21 (MHSAA Quarterfinals ) Away TBAThursday, March 23 (MHSAA Semifinals 3/23-3/24) Away TBASaturday, March 25 (MHSAA Finals) Away TBA_____________________________________________________________________
Boys Junior Varsity BasketballDATE OPPONENT PLACE TIME Friday, December 9 Northview Away 5:30PMTuesday, December 13 Ludington Away 7:00 PMFriday, December 16 Greenville HS Home 5:30PMTuesday, December 20 Holland HS Away 5:30PMTuesday, January 3 Grand Haven Home 5:30 PMThursday, January 5 Spring Lake Away 7:00 PMTuesday, January 10 Kenowa Hills Away 5:30PMThursday, January 12 Grand Rapids Union Away 7:00 PMTuesday, January 17 Jenison Away 5:30PMThursday, January 19 Mona Shores Home 7:00 PMTuesday, January 24 Muskegon Home 5:30PMThursday, January 26 Fruitport HS Away 7:00 PMTuesday, January 31 Zeeland West Home 5:30 PMTuesday, February 7 Kenowa Hills Home 5:30PMThursday, February 9 Grand Rapids Union Home 7:00 PMTuesday, February 14 Jenison Home 5:30PM
Boys Junior Varsity BasketballDATE OPPONENT PLACE TIME Thursday, February 16 Mona Shores Away 7:00 PMTuesday, February 21 Muskegon Away 5:30PMThursday, February 23 Fruitport HS Home 7:00 PMThursday, March 2 South Christian HS Away 5:30PM_____________________________________________________________________
Boys Freshman BasketballDATE OPPONENT PLACE TIME Friday, December 9 Northview Away 4:00PMFriday, December 16 Greenville HS Home 4:00PMTuesday, December 20 Holland HS Away 4:00PMTuesday, January 3 Grand Haven Home 4:00 PMThursday, January 5 Spring Lake Away 5:30 PMTuesday, January 10 Kenowa Hills Away 4:00PMThursday, January 12 Grand Rapids Union Away 5:30 PMTuesday, January 17 Jenison Away 4:00PMThursday, January 19 Mona Shores Home 5:30 PMTuesday, January 24 Muskegon Home 4:00PMThursday, January 26 Fruitport HS Away 5:30 PMTuesday, January 31 Zeeland West Home 4:00 PMTuesday, February 7 Kenowa Hills Home 4:00PMThursday, February 9 Grand Rapids Union Home 5:30 PMTuesday, February 14 Jenison Home 4:00PMThursday, February 16 Mona Shores Away 5:30 PMTuesday, February 21 Muskegon Away 4:00PMThursday, February 23 Fruitport HS Home 5:30 PMThursday, March 2 South Christian HS (pending contract) Away 4:00PM_____________________________________________________________________Girls Varsity BasketballDATE OPPONENT PLACE TIME Friday, December 2 Greenville HS Away 7:00 PMTuesday, December 6 Holland HS Home 7:00 PMFriday, December 9 Zeeland West Home 7:00 PMTuesday, December 13 Ludington Home 7:30 PMWednesday, December 28 Oakridge (Hall of Fame Game) Home 5:30 PMTuesday, January 3 Grand Haven Away 7:00 PMFriday, January 6 Spring Lake Home 7:30 PMTuesday, January 10 Kenowa Hills Home 7:00 PMFriday, January 13 Grand Rapids Union Away 7:30 PMTuesday, January 17 Jenison Home 7:00 PMFriday, January 20 Mona Shores Home 7:30 PMTuesday, January 24 Muskegon Away 7:00 PMFriday, January 27 Fruitport HS Away 7:30 PMTuesday, February 7 Kenowa Hills Away 7:00 PMFriday, February 10 Grand Rapids Union Home 7:30 PMTuesday, February 14 Jenison Away 7:00 PMFriday, February 17 Mona Shores Away 7:30 PM
If you have yet to see the vast improvement to our athletic website, now’s the time to pay a visit: R-P Athletics http://reeths-pufferathletics.com
Our athletic site provides updated articles, photos and....LIVE Twitter feed from on-going contests. If you like Twitter, follow our Rockets as they compete by following us @rprockets
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Girls Varsity BasketballDATE OPPONENT PLACE TIME Tuesday, February 21 Muskegon Home 7:00 PMFriday, February 24 Fruitport HS Home 7:00 PMMonday, February 27 (Districts) Home TBAWednesday, March 1 (Districts) Home TBAFriday, March 3 (District Final) Home TBATuesday, March 7 (Regionals 3/7 & 3/9) Away TBATuesday, March14 (MHSAA Quarterfinals) Away TBAThursday, March 16 (MHSAA Semifinals 3/16-3/17) Away TBASaturday, March 18 (MHSAA Finals) Away TBA_____________________________________________________________________
Girls Junior Varsity BasketballDATE OPPONENT PLACE TIMEFriday, December 2 Greenville HS Away 5:30 PMTuesday, December 6 Holland HS Home 5:30PMFriday, December 9 Zeeland West Home 5:30PMTuesday, December 13 Ludington Away 5:30 PMWednesday, December 28 Oakridge (Hall of Fame Game) Home 12:00 PMTuesday, January 3 Grand Haven Away 5:30 PMThursday, January 5 Spring Lake Home 7:00 PMTuesday, January 10 Kenowa Hills Home 5:30PMThursday, January 12 Grand Rapids Union Home 7:00 PMTuesday, January 17 Jenison Home 5:30PMThursday, January 19 Mona Shores Away 7:00 PMTuesday, January 24 Muskegon Away 5:30PMThursday, January 26 Fruitport HS Home 7:00 PMTuesday, February 7 Kenowa Hills Away 5:30PMThursday, February 9 Grand Rapids Union Away 7:00 PMTuesday, February 14 Jenison Away 5:30PMThursday, February 16 Mona Shores Home 7:00 PMTuesday, February 21 Muskegon Home 5:30PMThursday, February 23 Fruitport HS Away 7:00 PM_____________________________________________________________________
Girls Freshman BasketballDATE OPPONENT PLACE TIME Friday, December 2 Greenville HS Away 4:00 PMTuesday, December 6 Holland HS Home 4:00PMFriday, December 9 Zeeland West Home 4:00PMTuesday, January 3 Grand Haven Away 4:00 PMThursday, January 5 Spring Lake Home 5:30 PMTuesday, January 10 Kenowa Hills Home 4:00PMThursday, January 12 Grand Rapids Union Home 5:30 PMTuesday, January 17 Jenison Home 4:00PMThursday, January 19 Mona Shores Away 5:30 PMTuesday, January 24 Muskegon Away 4:00PMThursday, January 26 Fruitport HS Home 5:30 PMTuesday, February 7 Kenowa Hills Away 4:00PMThursday, February 9 Grand Rapids Union Away 5:30 PMTuesday, February 14 Jenison Away 4:00PMThursday, February 16 Mona Shores Home 5:30 PMTuesday, February 21 Muskegon Home 4:00PMThursday, February 23 Fruitport HS Away 5:30 PM_____________________________________________________________________
BowlingDATE OPPONENT PLACE TIME Saturday, December 3 (Allendale Tournament ) Lincoln Lanes Away 9:00 AMSaturday, December 10 (Pre-Conference Tournament) Northway Lanes Home 10:00 AMMonday, December 12 Kenowa Hills - Westgate Bowl Away 3:30 PMWednesday, December 14 Jenison - Northway Lanes Home 3:30 PMSaturday, December 17 (Mona Shores Invitational) Sherman Bowling Lanes Away TBASaturday, January 7 (Fruitport Invitational) Northway Lanes Away 12:00 AMWednesday, January 11 Grand Rapids Union - Westgate Bowl Away 3:30 PMTuesday, January 17 Mona Shores - Sherman Bowling Lanes Away 3:30 PMThursday, January 19 Fruitport HS - Northway Lanes Away 3:30 PMMonday, January 23 Muskegon - Northway Lanes Home 3:30 PMWednesday, January 25 Kenowa Hills - Northway Lanes Home 3:30 PMSaturday, January 28 (Zeeland East Baker Invitational) - Lincoln Lanes Away 8:30 PMMonday, January 30 Jenison - Hudsonville Lanes Away 3:30 PM
BowlingDATE OPPONENT PLACE TIME Saturday, February 4 (Rocket Invitational) Northway Lanes Home 12:00 PMMonday, February 6 Grand Rapids Union - Northway Lanes Home 3:30 PMWednesday, February 8 Mona Shores - Sherman Bowling Lanes Home 3:30 PMTuesday, February 14 Fruitport HS - Northway Lanes Home 3:30 PMWednesday, February 15 (GMAA Tournament @ Muskegon) Away TBA Sherman Bowling LanesThursday, February 16 Muskegon - Sherman Bowling Lanes Home 3:30 PMFriday, February 24 (Regionals 2/24-2/25) Away TBAFriday, March 3 (MHSAA Finals 3/3-3/4) Away TBA_____________________________________________________________________
Girls Varsity Competitive CheerDATE OPPONENT PLACE TIME Saturday, December 10 (CCCAM (Pending Contract)) Away TBASaturday, December 17 (Rocket Invitational) Home 1:00 PMWednesday, December 21 (Mona Shores Invitational) Away TBASaturday, January 7 (Grandville Invitational) Away 9:30 AMWednesday, January 18 (Conference Jamboree @ Muskegon) Away 6:30 PMWednesday, January 25 (Conference Jamboree @ Jenison) Away 6:30 PMWednesday, February 1 (Conference Finals @ Fruitport) Away 6:30 PMSaturday, February 4 (Kenowa Hills Invitational) Away 10:00 AMSaturday, February 11 (PR CHEER Tournament @ Delatplex (pending Contract)) Away 10:00 AMSaturday, February 18 (Districts) Away TBAWednesday, February 22 (GMAA Meet) Home 6:30 PMSaturday, February 25 (Regionals) Away TBAFriday, March 3 (MHSAA Finals 3/3-3/4) Away TBA_____________________________________________________________________
Boys Varsity HockeyDATE OPPONENT PLACE TIME Friday, November 11 (Scrimmage) L.C. Walker Arena Home 5:00 PMFriday, November 18 Novi High School Away 7:00 PMSaturday, November 19 Northville High School Away 1:00 PMSaturday, November 26 Grand Rapids Christian - Eagles Ice Arena Away TBAFriday, December 2 Davison High School - L.C. Walker Arena Home 7:00 PMSaturday, December 3 (OK/SVAA Showcase) Away 5:00 PMFriday,December 9 Grandville HS - L.C. Walker Arena Home 7:30 PMSaturday, December 10 Mattawan Away 10:00 AMWednesday, December 14 East Kentwood - L.C. Walker Arena Home 7:30 PMFriday, December 16 East Grand Rapids HS - Patterson Ice Arena Away 8:00 PMSaturday, December 17 G.R. Catholic Central Away 6:00 PMFriday, January 6 Grandville HS Away 8:00 PMWednesday, January 11 Forest Hills Central - L.C. Walker Arena Home 7:00 PMWednesday, January 18 Mona Shores - L.C. Walker Arena Home 7:30 PMFriday, January 27 (Chelsea Showcase) Away 4:00 PMSaturday, January 28 (Chelsea Showcase) Away 4:00 PMWednesday, February 1 West Ottawa - L.C. Walker Arena Home 7:00 PMSaturday, February 4 Rockford - L.C. Walker Arena Home 4:00 PMWednesday, February 8 East Kentwood Away 8:00 PMFriday, February 10 Forest Hills Central Away 8:00 PMSaturday, February 11 Rockford Away 7:00 PMWednesday, February 15 G.R. Catholic Central - L.C. Walker Arena Home 7:00 PMWednesday, February 22 West Ottawa - L.C. Walker Arena Home 7:30 PMFriday, February 24 Stoney Creek High School Away 7:00 PMSaturday, February 25 Lake Orion High School Away 8:00 PMMonday, February 27 (Pre-Regionals) Away TBAThursday, March 2 (Regionals) Away TBASaturday, March 4 (Regional Finals) Away TBATuesday, March 7 (MHSAA Quarterfinals 3/7-3/8) Away TBAThursday, March 9 (MHSAA Semifinals 3/9-3/10) Away TBASaturday, March 11 (MHSAA Finals) Away TBA_____________________________________________________________________
Boys Varsity SwimmingDATE OPPONENT PLACE TIME Saturday, December 3 (Ludington Relays) Away 12:00 PMTuesday, December 13 Northview - Muskegon High School Home 6:00 PM
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SPORTS SCHEDULES CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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Boys Varsity SwimmingDATE OPPONENT PLACE TIME Tuesday, December 27 (Jenison Invitational) Away 11:30 AMSaturday, January 7 (Spring Lake Invitational) Away 9:00 AMTuesday, January 10 Holland HS Away 6:30 PMThursday, January 12 * Ottawa Hills - Muskegon High School Home 6:00 PMThursday, January 19 (Mona Shores Double-Dual) - Muskegon High School Home 6:00 PMTuesday, January 24 Manistee Away 6:00 PMThursday, January 26 * Grand Rapids Union Away 6:00 PMThursday, February 2 Wayland Union HS Home 6:00 PMThursday, February 9 * Thornapple Kellogg HS Home 6:00 PMFriday, February 10 (MISCA meet @ EMU) Away TBASaturday, February 11 (MISCA meet @ EMU) Away TBAThursday, February 16 West Catholic H.S. Away 6:00 PMFriday, February 24 (Conference Dive Prelims @ Hastings) Away 12:30 PMFriday, February 24 (Conference Swim Prelims @ Hastings) Away 4:00 PMSaturday, February 25 (Conference Dive/Swim Finals @ Hastings) Away 1:00 PMThursday, March 2 (MHSAA Regional Dive) Away TBAFriday, March 10 (MHSAA State Meet) Away TBA_____________________________________________________________________
Boys Varsity WrestlingDATE OPPONENT PLACE TIME Saturday, December 10 (Mason County Cental Invite) Away 9:00 AMWednesday, December 14 Kenowa Hills Away 6:00 PMSaturday, December 17 (Grand Haven Invitational ) Away 9:00 AMWednesday, December 21 Jenison Home 6:00 PMWednesday, January 4 (Double Dual @ Mona Shores (Godwin and Fremont)) Away 5:30 PMSaturday, January 7 (Allendale Invitational) Away 9:00 AMWednesday, January 11 Grand Rapids Union Away 6:00 PMWednesday, January 18 (Double Dual @ R-P (Mona Shores and Catholic Central)) Home 5:30 PMSaturday, January 21 (GMAA Tournament ) Home TBAWednesday, January 25 (Double Dual @ Fruitport (Fruitport and Hart)) Away 5:30 PMSaturday, January 28 (Montague Invitational) Away 9:00 AMWednesday, February 1 (Double Dual @ Ravenna (Muskegon and Ravenna)) Away 5:30 PMSaturday, February 4 (Conference Finals @ Jenison) Away TBAWednesday, February 8 (Team Districts @ Orchard View) Away TBASaturday, February 11 (Individual Districts @ Lowell) Away TBAWednesday, February 15 (Team Regionals) Away TBASaturday, February 18 (Individual Regionals ) Away TBAFriday, February 24 (MHSAA Team Finals 2/24-2/25) Away TBAThursday, March 2 (MHSAA Individual Finals 3/2-3/4) Away TBA_____________________________________________________________________
Boys Junior Varsity WrestlingDATE OPPONENT PLACE TIME Friday, December 9 (Mona Shores Invitational) Away 5:00 PMWednesday, December 14 Kenowa Hills Away 6:00 PMSaturday, December 17 (Grand Haven Invitational ) Away 9:00 AMWednesday, December 21 Jenison Home 6:00PMWednesday, January 4 (Double Dual @ Mona Shores (Godwin and Fremont)) Away 5:00 PMSaturday, January 7 (Allendale Invitational) Away 9:00 AMWednesday, January 11 Grand Rapids Union Away 6:00 PMWednesday, January 18 (Double Dual @ R-P (Mona Shores and Catholic Central) Home 5:00 PMFriday, January 20 (Montague Invitational (pending contract)) Away TBAWednesday, January 25 (Double Dual @ Fruitport (Fruitport and Hart)) Away 5:00 PM
R-P 2016/17 VARSITY SPORTS SCHEDULE(CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE)
Workout Club!Reeths-Puffer’s WORKOUT CLUB has been going full blast since September! Come join a community of people striving to improve their lifestyle by incorporating a fun and positive environment with a focus on FITNESS! The R-P Workout Club offers LIVE
fitness classes taught by Certified Instructors. All proceeds from donations collected will be given back to R-P for wellness initiatives during the 2016-17 school year. Workouts take place in the Café at Reeths-Puffer Intermediate, 1500 N. Getty. Enter the café that is located directly across from the R-P Baseball fields.
Three different workouts are offered:
Monday – 6:30-7:15 PM - PiYo (Yoga and Pilates inspired, low impact, high intensity workout that strengthens your core, helps improve balance and flexibility).Wednesday – 6:30-7:00 PM INSANITY (Max interval training has you work as hard as you can for 3-minute intervals, with 30-second periods of rest in between. Exercising at this extreme intensity level will help you burn up to 500 calories in just 30 minutes. This workout is similar to a boot camp; however, modifications are shown for all fitness levels).Wednesday – 7:15-7:30 PM - PiYo Thursday – 6:30-7:15 PM - Country Heat (with Country Heat you can fire up your metabolism, burn calories, and melt away unwanted pounds while you have fun dancing to the hottest country music).
Workouts for 2017 will begin on January 4 and run through May 1. Class schedules and cancelations are located on the Reeths-Puffer Workout Club Facebook Like Page: www.facebook.com/ReethsPufferWorkoutClub/
Classes are DONATION based. A suggested donation of $4 per “drop in” class or an optional 5 class punch card will be available for a $15 donation. Proceeds from the workouts will go toward installation of more water fountain refilling stations within the District. Anything collected over $2,500 will be donated to the Reeths-Puffer Endurance Adventure (EA) program.
For more information contact Julie Voorhies at [email protected]
*All dates are subject to change.. Check out the ne w website to confirm dates.
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A Long Walk to Water Journey...During the third week of school, fifth graders at RPI began their three day journey of a “long walk to water” to make their class reading of, A Long Walk to Water, more purposeful. To connect to the character of Nya, Rockets carried empty one gallon containers as they walked one mile to Muskegon River then one mile back to school with their containers filled with water from the river. Nya’s character in A Long Walk to Water had to carry a 40 gallon container, two to three hours, twice-a-day, to a pond to get water for her family. This water was not clean. It was water her family needed to survive, but it was the same water that also made them sick.
By the third day of walking to the Muskegon River, many Rockets began to realize not only how fortunate they are to have clean water to drink, but how exhausting it must be for children like Nya to have to walk hours to get water, often in unsafe conditions, and the water isn’t even safe to drink. Comments from students like, “I was so thirsty when
I walked,” or “I just wanted to race to the drinking fountain when I got back to school,” made students realize how precious clean water should be to all of us.
It is within authentic learning experiences like these, where students can truly learn what empathy is all about and how stepping outside of themselves to walk in the shoes of another person, can change how they think - for the better!
Students in Word Generation classes have group discussions almost daily. In this picture, students are sharing what they have learned from an interview they conducted with an adult in their life. After this conversation, they wrote a response to the question, “How do your communities change as you grow older?”
Word Generation is an instructional strategy out of Harvard University. Our Rockets spend the year learning about words that have the most impact on their life and the world around them. These words also can and will be used across all their cores.
Learning CommunitiesLearning is a process of building knowledge through experiences, study or being taught. RPI students are asked to engage in their learning throughout the day. The three ways teachers and staff design the day for learning is with experiences, study and direct instruction.
Students that are in their “Core” classes and “Other Cores” known as specials are having experiences. Gone are the days when students sit in their seats, are asked to answer questions 1 to 22, and then turn their papers into the teacher to be graded. Students are saturated with experiences throughout the day. The most common strategies include group work and peer to peer conversations around questions and problems. They also are looking at the world around them through Meijer Trail observations in science, to youtube videos of current events. After they are given a prompt, they have to construct meaning with questioning each other, debate and advocacy. In Vocal Music, students are asked to analyze their mini performances and share what they thought was successful and why.
Students learn through study at RPI. This is done with units and concepts that go across content areas. Students may work on a piece in Language Arts that has content from Social Studies. There is one technology device to every two students at RPI. For a student to be a contributor, they must have knowledge to share with the people in their groups. This means that they may research the topic at home, read a book beyond the classroom, or discuss the topics with their families at dinner and in the community.
RPI learners have opportunities to learn from teachers and each other. Classes are set up for conversations, research and debate. Teachers facilitate conversations with questions and reflections. They continue to look for opportunities to build on each student’s knowledge and strengths to take them further in their thinking. Teachers use assessments to make informed decisions in the classroom, make instructional changes to their classes, and support students that need more support. Our most common way of gathering information for instruction is through conversations with students, asking questions for reflections, having students self-assess and through group peer discussion around the topic.
Learning is a complicated business, but our students continue to push us to be a better learning community!
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Amanda Stoerman graduated
from Reeths-Puffer in 2003 and
from Michigan State University
in 2007. She currently lives in
Chicago working as a Reading
Specialist for the UNO Charter
School Network (UCSN), where
she was selected “Teacher
of the Year” for the 2015-
2016 school year. UCSN is
comprised of 13 elementary
schools and three high schools
located throughout the City of
Chicago. Amanda has been
a teacher at UCSN for the
past eight years and attributes
much of her success to the
teachers and role models she
had throughout her schooling
at Reeths-Puffer Schools. She
saw firsthand the difference
teachers can make in their students’ lives and continues to work to help all
of her students be the best they can be. Amanda is the daughter of Kathleen
Thompson and Daniel Stoerman. The R-P school community congratulates
Amanda on her outstanding accomplishments!
RPMS CHOIRS BRING A “LATTE” TALENT & HEART TO COFFEEHOUSE CONCERT On October 20, the RPMS Choirs held their Second Annual
Coffeehouse Concert at First Lutheran Church. Attending
parents and community enjoyed delicious fair-trade coffee
and fall-themed treats from the Giving Bean Coffee Company
while enjoying large and small ensemble performances.
Students also wowed the audience with solo acts that
highlighted their singing and song-writing talent.
This year’s coffeehouse featured a collaboration with
Mike and Laura Boxer. Mike and Laura are the musical
powerhouse behind the band, Plain Jane Glory. The Boxers
specialize in a brand of Neo-Folk/Americana music and just
released their second professional album, Grace of Hours.
They use a variety of instrumentation including: vocal
harmonies, violin/fiddle, acoustic guitar, banjo, harmonica,
and percussion. Choir students had the opportunity to hear
about the song-writing process from Mike, who is also an R-P
alum! The concert concluded with a Plain Jane/RPMS Choir
collaborative song. It was an unforgettable night for all!
R-P State Champion Marching Band Heads
to Grand Nationals!The Reeths-Puffer Marching
Band had a fabulous day at the
MCBA State Championships held
November 5 at Ford Field. The
band’s stellar performance earned
them 1st place honors in their class,
as well as the caption awards:
Outstanding Music, Outstanding
Visual, and Outstanding General
Effect! On November 12, the
Marching Band took their show to
Indianapolis, IN to compete in the
Bands of America’s Grand National
Championships. Their preliminary
performance earned them a semi-
final appearance to perform again, earning a fourth place finish in their division at the national level.
The students and leadership crew were elated with the results and are very proud to once again, add
the title of National Semi-Finalist to their long list of honors and achievements. Congratulations RPHS
Marching Band!
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The Power of Yet
I can’t do that, I don’t get that, I am not a good at math, YET. As soon as you add “yet” on the end of the sentence, it changes the thought from a focus on what you are unable to do to an optimistic view of what you can do with practice and perseverance. At RPMS, we want to create a culture of students that embrace challenges, persist in the face of obstacles, learn from criticism, understand the importance of effort in the path to mastery, and are inspired by the success of others. We started our school year with a flurry of activities to ground our students in the science behind a growth mindset. We are determined to create a culture of grit and perseverance. On September 16, students learned the science behind how their brain acquires new knowledge and that challenging experiences are something to embrace. Students from the high school joined us by sharing their experiences with failure, persistence, hard work, and growth. Weaving in daily opportunities to teach and model a growth mindset, in addition to engaging students in challenging curriculum, will help us reach higher at Reeths-Puffer Middle School. For more resources on what parents can do to support a growth mindset, visit The Mindset Kit for great resources. (https://www.mindsetkit.org/growth-mindset-parents)
Huddle! At RPMS, our focused goals are to provide a challenging and engaging curriculum, a physically and emotionally safe environment, and opportunies to grow socially and emotionally for every single student in our building. One plan put in place to support our goals is a puposeful use of time each Thursday, when students are grouped for a 30 minute block, for Huddle. Our middle school Huddle is similar to a team huddle with the purpose of reviewing the game plan, elevating excitement, and unifying a team. We use this time to learn about, reflect on, and process topics that are important as middle school students navigate choices over the next few years. Our students have engaged and reflected on the topics of Respect, Pride, Maturity, and Success. They will soon learn about OK2Say, the Muskegon Area Promise and other college awareness topics, a county-wide Be Nice campaign, and how to be a positive bystander. In addition to the core curriculum, please talk to your student about what they are learning during this time.
MS PTO and HS Partner in Gaga PitThanks to the Middle School PTO and High School
Stagecraft Class, middle school students have the
option of running, throwing, jumping, and dodging
within the octagonal walls of a new gaga pit during
lunch time. The high school students constructed
a sturdy pit that will bring students hours of fun
and exercise. If you are interested in joining the
PTO in providing opportunities and resources
for our students, consider joining us on the third
Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the
RPMS Library Media Center.
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On October 24, representatives of Brickley DeLong, PC, presented the results of the annual independent audit to the Reeths-Puffer Board of Education. The District had another successful year-end audit, and the following highlights were emphasized to the Board of Education and Superintendent Edwards:
1. An unmodified or “clean” audit opinion, the highest level of opinion that the auditors can give.2. A successful single audit of Federal grant programs revealed no findings, reinforcing the District as a low-risk auditee.3. The District’s general fund reserves, or fund balance, decreased by approximately $133,000 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, better than expected through
the budget process.
In addition, the District applied for, and was awarded, the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting through ASBO (Association of School Business Officials) International for the second straight year. This award program is focused on school district financial reporting, and has high standards for reporting and accountability. Reeths-Puffer Schools’ strategic plan includes the valued goal of “the open sharing of District financial information,” and this award is another symbol of the District’s commitment to this goal.
The District finance department, led by Finance Director Jason Helsen, first committed to this process in the 2014-15 fiscal year. Reeths-Puffer Schools is the only district in Muskegon County that is a current recipient of this award, and one of only a handful in the West Michigan region and the State of Michigan as a whole. The audited financial statements and single audit report can be found on the District’s website, and questions can be directed to Jason Helsen, Director of Finance.
Audit Results
Reeths-Puffer Schools Completes Another Successful Audit, Gains Financial Recognition
Welcome to NHS! The RPHS National Honor Society inducted 23 new members earlier this fall. These high achieving students have demonstrated commendable levels of leadership, scholarship, service and character, worthy of membership into this distinguished organization.
Our new members are: Parker Aerts, Bethany Antor, Baylee Babcock, Brayden Blackburn, Taylor Dibble, Cameryn Dick, Lea Dyga, Madison Franckowiak, Scott Garcia, Kyle Goltz, Jenna Kwolek, Brandon Lemieux, David McHugh, Elijah Nichols, Matthew Ostoin, Lindsay Richardson, Dawson Romanosky, Reid Sayles, Trevor Schaadt, Noel Sheffer, Grace Sweet, Camryn Vanderleest and Brody Yarian.
Congratulations to our new members and the families they represent!
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New Feature on R-P Go-Green App This fall, the RPHS counseling department (Mr. Schlaff, Mr. Smith, and Mrs. Olson) has worked with teacher Mr. Bryan Ross to get on board with the “Go Green” Reeths-Puffer App. The newest feature of the app is called “Graduation Requirements” (with a mortar board icon) which counselors will be updating a few weeks after each semester is completed. This site is an attempt to have a visual component for students, parents, and teachers to see which graduation requirements have been completed by students, indicated by a green box, and which graduation requirements have not yet been completed by students, indicated by a red box. Once all components have been met, and the student has earned the minimum of 22 credits necessary for graduation, the student will have the “Green” light to graduate!
The site will then be updated about three weeks after each semester, as it takes time for teachers to submit grades and for counselors to input this information into the app for all our students. This tool will be a benefit for students scheduling for their 2017-18 classes in March, as well as helping students and parents to understand the sometimes confusing graduation requirements and allowable substitutions.
R-P Educator Recognized for Innovation
R-P speech pathologist, Julie Raynor recently was honored for her innovative idea of creating the high school’s “Communication’s Café” to help students with communication impairments have a safe place to meet new friends and enjoy conversations that foster an improvement in their communication skills. Ms. Raynor sat down with MSU Head Coach,
Tom Izzo, to share her work with our students. After her conversation with coach Izzo, Ms. Raynor was presented with a $500.00 check that will be used to continue building
communication skills with Rocket Students.
Pictured are: Jordan Raynor, Coach Tom Izzo, Julie Raynor and Dan Beckeman
FINE ARTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS December 6 6th-8th Grade Band Holiday, 7:00 PM
December 7 RPHS Band Holiday, 7:00 PM
December 8 RPMS Sounds of the Season, 7:00 PM
January 12 Eve of Theatre, 7:00 PM
February 1 Collage Concert, 7:00 PM, Rocket Centre
February 4 RPHS Hosts Vocal Solo & Ensemble
February 27 MS Band Festival Concert, 7:00 PM, Rocket Centre
February 28 HS Band Festival Concert, 7:00 PM, Rocket Centre
March 9 – 11 All School Musical: The Little Mermaid, Rocket Centre
March 19 Band-O-Rama (5th & 6th), RPHS Arena
March 21 HS/MS Festival of Choirs, 7:00 PM, Rocket Centre
April 28 & 29 MS Spring Musical, Beauty and the Beast
April 30 HS Band Spring Concert, 2:30 PM, Rocket Centre
May 10 MS Spring Concert, 7:00 PM, Rocket Centre
May 18 & 19 HS Choir Pops Concert, 7:00 PM, Rocket Centre
May 24 RPI Band Spring Concert, 7:00 PM, HS Auditorium
May 26 Jazz Band Steak Fry, 6:00 PM
* Confirm all events by visiting the District web site (reeths-puffer.org).
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MORNING SOCIAL TIME RPI learners can arrive at school as early as 7:15 a.m. This time is for students to gather in their homerooms to socialize, finish homework, research for class, eat breakfast, seek out extra help for learning, or play games. A group of five students was not satisfied with this and asked Mr. Smith, “why don’t we just start our learning at 7:15… we are here?” After asking the question, they created a plan to implement a learning group called “Free Rice.” This loyal group of students answers questions based on Common Core Standards in many subject areas. For each correct
answer, a company donates five grains of rice to a community that has food shortages. Since starting their learning group, they have accumulated 25,000+ grains of rice and the amount continues to grow. Students enjoy having their learning turn into action for the world around them.
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