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. πŸ₯³
about 7 hours ago, Rice Elementary
Mr. Stacks holding his certificate
Ryleigh Williams holding her certificate
🌟 Leaders of the Week! 🌟
This week, we’re celebrating students who demonstrated Habit Six: Synergize! These amazing leaders know how to work together, value each other’s ideas, and bring out the best in their teams. 🀝✨

We’re so proud of the way they collaborate, communicate, and help create a stronger, more connected school community. Keep shining, leaders! πŸ’«
about 8 hours ago, Rice Elementary
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
student holding a certificate
students holding certificates
student holding a certificate
student holding a certificate
students holding certificates
Check out another STAR Student! 🌟We're so proud of your leadership!
4 days ago, Mrs. O'Neal
student sitting at the principals desk
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.
4 days ago, Rice Elementary
Holly Jolly Jukebox THursday, December 11th 6pm Rice Cafetorium
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!
7 days ago, McKenna Cassels
🌟 Leaders of the Week! 🌟
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 respectfullyβ€”creating a positive and supportive environment for everyone around them. πŸ’¬πŸ’›

Help us celebrate these outstanding students who remind us that true leadership starts with understanding! πŸ‘βœ¨
7 days ago, Rice Elementary
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
🌟 Leaders of the Week! 🌟

This week we’re 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. πŸ’›

Their positive attitudes and collaborative spirits help make our campus a better place each day. Congratulations to our Leaders of the Week! πŸŽ‰πŸ‘
22 days ago, Rice Elementary
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
student holding a certificate
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
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!
26 days ago, Rice Elementary
Kids exploring interactive exhibits.
Kids exploring interactive exhibits.
Kids exploring interactive exhibits.
Kids exploring interactive exhibits.
Kids exploring interactive exhibits.
Kids exploring interactive exhibits.
Kids exploring interactive exhibits.
Kids exploring interactive exhibits.
Kids exploring interactive exhibits.
Kids exploring interactive exhibits.
🌟 Leaders of the Week! 🌟

This week, we’re celebrating students who demonstrated Habit Three: Put First Things First! πŸ’ͺ
These leaders know how to prioritize what’s 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.

πŸ‘ Join us in congratulating our amazing Leaders of the Week! πŸ‘
29 days ago, Rice Elementary
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
🧦Socks-Giving has begun. Please bring new, unopened packages of socks for our community. 🧦
29 days ago, Rice Elementary
red basket in the cafeteria for collecting sock donations
πŸ“šπŸŽƒ October β€œHallow-Read” Challenge CompleteπŸŽƒπŸ“š

We’re 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.

πŸ‘ Each student received a certificate to Cane’s, 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.

πŸ‚ Our November β€œRead Grateful” Challenge is now underway. Keep reading and logging those minutes, Rangers β€” we can’t 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. πŸ’›πŸ“–
about 1 month ago, Rice Elementary
group of students holding certificates
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?
about 1 month ago, Rice Elementary
Socks-Giving. Student Lighthouse Team is collecting brand new socks still in the package on the Rice cafeteria stage November 10-21 to be donated to those in need in our community.
Congratulations to our November Teacher of the Month, Julie Byrd, and our Para of the Month, Candice Thurman. πŸŽ‰We are so proud to call them Rice Rangers! 🌟
about 1 month ago, Rice Elementary
Julie Byrd, first grade teacher
Candice Thurman, attendance clerk
🌟 Leaders of the Week! 🌟

These outstanding students have demonstrated Habit Two: Begin With the End in Mind! 🧭 They set goals, make a plan, and follow through with purpose. We are so proud of their focus, determination, and leadership! πŸ’ͺπŸ‘
about 1 month ago, Rice Elementary
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
student holding a certificate
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
students holding certificates
It's been a SPOOK-tacular day at Rice! πŸŽƒπŸ‘»
about 1 month ago, Rice Elementary
students in costumes
class in costumes
students in costumes
students in costumes
Teachers in costumes
students in costumes
Teachers in costumes
students in costumes
Teachers in costumes
5th graders in Mrs.Hall's class are exploring reflection, refraction, and absorption of light!
about 1 month ago, McKenna Cassels
Pre-K had a Spook-tacular Halloween! πŸ‘»
about 1 month ago, Rice Elementary
Kids in Halloween costumes.
Kids in Halloween costumes.
Kids doing Halloween activities.
Kids doing Halloween activities.
Kids doing Halloween activities.
Kids doing Halloween activities.
Kids doing Halloween activities.
Kids doing Halloween activities.
You don't want to miss this spectacular performance TONIGHT!! 🦁🎭🍿
about 1 month ago, Mrs. O'Neal
Lion King, Kids performed by Rice 5th graders Oct 30th at 6pm
πŸŽƒπŸ“š Book Character Pumpkin Contest Winners! πŸ“šπŸŽƒ

We loved seeing all the creativity and hard work that went into this year’s Book Character Pumpkin Contest! Our students did an incredible job bringing their favorite stories to life. 🌟

πŸ† Most Original: Allie with Cinderella
🎨 Most Creative: Caspian & Theo with Mossy
πŸ˜‚ Funniest: Kortlynn with Bob
πŸ₯ˆ Runner-Up Favorite: Narwhal’s Sweet Tooth
πŸ₯‡ Favorite: Collins with Smart Cookie

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make our library look magical this month! πŸ’•πŸ“–βœ¨
about 1 month ago, Rice Elementary
Girl with decorated pumpkin and certificate
two boys with decorated pumpkin and certificate
Girl with decorated pumpkin and certificate
decorated pumpkin
Girl with decorated pumpkin and certificate
decorated pumpkins
decorated pumpkins
decorated pumpkins
decorated pumpkins
Our Pre-K Rangers enjoyed learning about pumpkins! They performed a float or sink experiment, painted pumpkins, and explored the parts of a pumpkin!πŸŽƒπŸ”Ž
about 1 month ago, Rice Elementary
Kids doing pumpkin activities.
Kids doing pumpkin activities.
Kids doing pumpkin activities.
Kids doing pumpkin activities.
Kids doing pumpkin activities.
Kids doing pumpkin activities.
Kids doing pumpkin activities.
Kids doing pumpkin activities.
Kids doing pumpkin activities.
Kids doing pumpkin activities.