Day 10 was spent as guest at Dyersburg Primary School. They had stations set up for us to learn all about the solar system. We made a planet hat, made moon sand, learned about the phases of the moon, wrote a poem about the sun, and created constellations. Our kids shared their sun poems aloud and did an amazing job!
Day 9 was filled with a lot of oopsies! We read Beautiful Oops and created a picture from a bunch of “mistakes.“ We wrote an acrostic poem using the word “mistake”.
We're hiring! A job fair for general cleaners and custodians will be held on Saturday, June 22, at Ripley Elementary School from 10am-1:00pm.
Day 8 of Read to Be Ready Camp was spent at Tipton County Museum, Veterans Memorial and Nature Center. Campers enjoyed a nature walk through the woods, a guided tour through the museum and a visit with WW II reenactors.
Day 7 was so much fun! We began our day reading The Big Umbrella. Could we all fit under one umbrella?? We did! We wrote an acrostic poem using the word “rainy”. The local library was a big hit today. Mayor Gaines read us a story and the snake lady came! She taught us all about snakes, and we even got to touch one. When we returned to school, we read Hey, Wall. This book is about a boy who brightened up his community by painting art on a blank wall. The kids collaborated to make their own mural of our community.
Day 6 of Read to Be Ready Camp was spent with our friends at Halls Elementary School. First our Superintendent Shawn Kimble read Star Wars are You Scared Darth Vader. Next, basketball’s Coach King read Acoustic Rooster and the kids created their own guitars. We fed, petted and learned about some animals in our area. Miss Rachel Harrell brought in some friends to show musical collaborations. A BIG thank you to Halls Elementary for hosting us!
Getting ready for Kindergarten
Save the Children KinderBoost children took a tour of the school and received summer reading bags today!
Sunmer Camp Day 5 in the books! The kids practiced flunecy with a poem, wrote an acrostic poem, tried to fit everyone under the big umbrella, wrote about who they would put under thier umbrella, and become artist with one little dot. What a great start to week 2.
Day 4 of Summer Camp, we read Emmanuel’s Dream and wrote about the “cheerleaders” who love us and cheer us on. We also drew blue prints and created inventions.
Day 3 of Summer Camp was jammed pack with activities! After reading Papa's Mechanical Fish by Candace Fleming, we went to a local artist's home to see some fish creations. Then on to the library for some music and reading. Back to school to write about our adventures.
It was a fun Day 2 of Lauderdale County Schools - District #R2BR summer camp. Students read about the lifecycle of butterflies and created their own butterflies. There were rock, paper, scissors duels among students and teachers...competition was tough!
Grow, Dream and Believe Summer Reading Camp at RPS.
School is out...free summer lunch is in!
Read with your child this summer!
Ya’ll have a safe and fun summer! Remember to read 20 minutes each and every day.
All teachers & staff gathered today to close another school year by celebrating many accomplishments. Closing a year with a little singing and dancing seemed appropriate. I am honored to work alongside such wonderful educators. Have a great Summer! --Shawn Kimble, Superintendent
Last Most Recognized Program of the 18-19 school year.
We say goodbye to “Miss Lynn” Maners after 40 years of teaching at Ripley Primary.
RPS Field Day was a blast! Water slides, bouncy houses, snow cones and more!
Students enjoyed a pizza party with their mentors and classroom teachers to celebrate improved
behavior.
