Help us congratulate our December Teacher of the Month, Michael Stacks, and our Paraprofessional of the Month, Ryleigh Williams. We are appreciate your hard work and dedication to our Rice Rangers. π₯³


π Leaders of the Week! π
This week, weβre celebrating students who demonstrated Habit Six: Synergize! These amazing leaders know how to work together, value each otherβs ideas, and bring out the best in their teams. π€β¨
Weβre so proud of the way they collaborate, communicate, and help create a stronger, more connected school community. Keep shining, leaders! π«
This week, weβre celebrating students who demonstrated Habit Six: Synergize! These amazing leaders know how to work together, value each otherβs ideas, and bring out the best in their teams. π€β¨
Weβre so proud of the way they collaborate, communicate, and help create a stronger, more connected school community. Keep shining, leaders! π«








Check out another STAR Student! πWe're so proud of your leadership!

It's going to be a rockin' good time as the 4th graders perform Holly, Jolly Jukebox Thursday, December 11th at 6pm in the cafeteria. This is also our December PTA general membership meeting. We hope you'll join us.

Today in 5th grade math, students were architects for elf university as we began our unit on volume! Students constructed skyscrapers, using unit cubes to better understand volume and constructed buildings for the elves!










π Leaders of the Week! π
This week, we are proud to recognize students who demonstrated Habit Five: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood. These leaders listen with care, show empathy toward others, and communicate respectfullyβcreating a positive and supportive environment for everyone around them. π¬π
Help us celebrate these outstanding students who remind us that true leadership starts with understanding! πβ¨
This week, we are proud to recognize students who demonstrated Habit Five: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood. These leaders listen with care, show empathy toward others, and communicate respectfullyβcreating a positive and supportive environment for everyone around them. π¬π
Help us celebrate these outstanding students who remind us that true leadership starts with understanding! πβ¨








π Leaders of the Week! π
This week weβre proud to recognize students who demonstrated Habit Four: Think Win-Win. These leaders work well with others, seek fair and thoughtful solutions, and show genuine consideration for everyone around them. π
Their positive attitudes and collaborative spirits help make our campus a better place each day. Congratulations to our Leaders of the Week! ππ
This week weβre proud to recognize students who demonstrated Habit Four: Think Win-Win. These leaders work well with others, seek fair and thoughtful solutions, and show genuine consideration for everyone around them. π
Their positive attitudes and collaborative spirits help make our campus a better place each day. Congratulations to our Leaders of the Week! ππ








Our Pre-K Rangers had the best time on their field trip to EcoLand in Kilgore! They enjoyed exploring the interactive exhibits where science is brought to life!










π Leaders of the Week! π
This week, weβre celebrating students who demonstrated Habit Three: Put First Things First! πͺ
These leaders know how to prioritize whatβs important, manage their time wisely, and take responsibility for getting things done. They focus on what matters most and set a great example for others every day.
π Join us in congratulating our amazing Leaders of the Week! π
This week, weβre celebrating students who demonstrated Habit Three: Put First Things First! πͺ
These leaders know how to prioritize whatβs important, manage their time wisely, and take responsibility for getting things done. They focus on what matters most and set a great example for others every day.
π Join us in congratulating our amazing Leaders of the Week! π







π§¦Socks-Giving has begun. Please bring new, unopened packages of socks for our community. π§¦

ππ October βHallow-Readβ Challenge Completeππ
Weβre so proud of our 14 Rangers who completed the October Hallow-Read challenge through Beanstack! These dedicated readers spent the month logging their minutes and book titles, earning multiple badges and virtual tickets for some fun rewards.
π Each student received a certificate to Caneβs, and congratulations to Aria, Everett, Jarin, and Cecilia whose tickets were drawn for an extra special reward β lunch in the courtyard or a special treat of their choice.
π Our November βRead Gratefulβ Challenge is now underway. Keep reading and logging those minutes, Rangers β we canβt wait to see who rises to the challenge this month! If you have any questions about Beanstack, please feel free to e-mail Mrs. Lupton in the library. ππ
Weβre so proud of our 14 Rangers who completed the October Hallow-Read challenge through Beanstack! These dedicated readers spent the month logging their minutes and book titles, earning multiple badges and virtual tickets for some fun rewards.
π Each student received a certificate to Caneβs, and congratulations to Aria, Everett, Jarin, and Cecilia whose tickets were drawn for an extra special reward β lunch in the courtyard or a special treat of their choice.
π Our November βRead Gratefulβ Challenge is now underway. Keep reading and logging those minutes, Rangers β we canβt wait to see who rises to the challenge this month! If you have any questions about Beanstack, please feel free to e-mail Mrs. Lupton in the library. ππ

Calling all Rice Rangers to serve our community! Our Student Lighthouse Team is hosting a Socks-Giving new sock drive. Won't you help us?

Congratulations to our November Teacher of the Month, Julie Byrd, and our Para of the Month, Candice Thurman. πWe are so proud to call them Rice Rangers! π


π Leaders of the Week! π
These outstanding students have demonstrated Habit Two: Begin With the End in Mind! π§ They set goals, make a plan, and follow through with purpose. We are so proud of their focus, determination, and leadership! πͺπ
These outstanding students have demonstrated Habit Two: Begin With the End in Mind! π§ They set goals, make a plan, and follow through with purpose. We are so proud of their focus, determination, and leadership! πͺπ








It's been a SPOOK-tacular day at Rice! ππ»









5th graders in Mrs.Hall's class are exploring reflection, refraction, and absorption of light!






Pre-K had a Spook-tacular Halloween! π»








You don't want to miss this spectacular performance TONIGHT!! π¦ππΏ

ππ Book Character Pumpkin Contest Winners! ππ
We loved seeing all the creativity and hard work that went into this yearβs Book Character Pumpkin Contest! Our students did an incredible job bringing their favorite stories to life. π
π Most Original: Allie with Cinderella
π¨ Most Creative: Caspian & Theo with Mossy
π Funniest: Kortlynn with Bob
π₯ Runner-Up Favorite: Narwhalβs Sweet Tooth
π₯ Favorite: Collins with Smart Cookie
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make our library look magical this month! ππβ¨
We loved seeing all the creativity and hard work that went into this yearβs Book Character Pumpkin Contest! Our students did an incredible job bringing their favorite stories to life. π
π Most Original: Allie with Cinderella
π¨ Most Creative: Caspian & Theo with Mossy
π Funniest: Kortlynn with Bob
π₯ Runner-Up Favorite: Narwhalβs Sweet Tooth
π₯ Favorite: Collins with Smart Cookie
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make our library look magical this month! ππβ¨









Our Pre-K Rangers enjoyed learning about pumpkins! They performed a float or sink experiment, painted pumpkins, and explored the parts of a pumpkin!ππ










