Ep. 13 - Back to School
Welcome to the first pawcast of the 2008-2009 school year. This brief broadcast is devoted to back to school information.
Spring Dance Recital - Evolutions
On May 8th the RMS Dance classes held their Spring Recital with a special performance from the RMS steppers. Here are a few clips from that performance.
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Ridgeview Pawcasts - Episode #12 - African Folk Tales
African Folk tales continues with it’s 8th story - “Congolese Princess” written by Nicky from Mrs. Sihalla’s World Cultures class. Ms. Odil’s theater student, Keisha, reads this new twist on Rapunzel.
Ridgeview Pawcasts - Episode #11 - African Folk Tales
The next installment of African Folk Tales is “The Three Little Goats and the Fire-Eyed Bat” by Jaycie of Mr. Cudjo’s World Cultures class and read by Danielle of Ms. Odil’s theater arts class. This folk tale takes place in the African country of Cape Verde.
Ridgeview Pawcasts- Episode #10 - African Folk Tales
“Little Blue Flying Bird” is written by Isabel in Mr. Cudjo’s World Cultures Class and read by Ms. Engelhardt. This story is the remake of Little Red Riding Hood - Comoros style. Listen as Little Blue learns the value of staying focused and following her mother’s directions.
Science TAKS 2008
On May 1st, 8th grade students will take the Science TAKS. Science Teachers, Emma Dausses has prepared this presentation on what parents and students need to know about this upcoming test. For more information please contact your child’s science teacher.
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Ridgeview Pawcasts - Episode #9 - African Folk Tales
Mrs. Kay reads the next installment of African Folk Tales. “The Real Story of the Three Little Birds: The Giant Tortoise’s Perspective of the Story as Told by Gary P. Tortise” is written by Karly in Mrs. Sihalla’s World Cultures Class.
Ridgeview Pawcast - Episode #8 - African Folk Tales
Our fifth folk tale is set in Benin and is titled “The Little Brown Monkey.” This story is written by Kyle, a student in Ms. Appl’s World Cultures class, and is read by Mr. Parrack.
Ridgeview Pawcast - Episode #7 - African Folk Tales
African Folk tales continues with “Brother Zebra” was written by Karina, a student in Ms. Conner’s World Cultures class, and is read by Mrs. Dodd.
Ridgeview Pawcast - Episode #6 - African Folk Tales
Episode #6 features “Acalayong: An African Fairy tale from Equatorial Guinea” written and read by Caitlin. Caitlin is a student in Ms. Conner’s World Cultures class and is one of a few students chosen to share their original stories.
Ridgeview Pawcast - Episode #5 - African Folk Tales
African Folk Tales continues in Episode 5 with “Maseru and Angora: An African Version of Little Red Riding Hood” written and read by Lily, a member of Ms. Conner’s sixth grade World Cultures class.
Ridgeview Pawcast - Episode #4 - African Folk Tales
Episode 4 features an African folk tale “Fiddlenickskin, I Mean Thumplepigskin” written by Elijah and read by Mrs. McLinden. Students in 6th grade World Cultures classes researched African and used that information to set classic folk tales in Africa.
Career Day 2008
On April 17th students attended sessions on various careers. This videocast features pictures of our presenters and interviews with students on what they learned. We would like to offer a special thanks to those who took time out of their day to speak with our students. We all learned new and interesting information.
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TAKS Social Studies 2008
On May 2nd, 8th grade students will take the Social Studies TAKS. The Ridgeview U.S. History teachers have prepared this short presentation for parents on what they need to know about the test. If you have further questions, please contact your social studies teacher.
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First Annual Book Trailer Contest - The Winners - The Warrior Series
The Warrior Series
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First Annual Book Trailer Contest - The Winners - The Lightening Thief
The Lightning Thief
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First Annual Book Trailer Contest - The Winners - Hawksong
Congratulations to the top 3 winners of the 1st Annual Book Trailer Contest sponsored by the Ridgeview Library: Hawksong, The Lightening Thief, and The Warrior Series. Thanks to all of the students who entered the contest. You did a fantastic job!
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Ridgeview Pawcast - Episode 3 - Mr. Spratlan
The third installment of Ridgeview’s Pawcasts was produced by Bailey, Nathan, and Jovani. The students interviewed our resident musical expert, Mr. Spratlan about playing instruments and being an orchestra director at Ridgeview Middle School.
Ridgeview Pawcast - Episode 2 - Dr. Galloway
The second installment of Ridgeview’s Pawcasts was produced by Aimee, Alex, Echo and Ashley. The students interviewed Dr. Galloway about her dreams, her decision to become a principal and how she came to work at Ridgeview Middle School.
TAKS Math 2008
Eighth graders will be taking the Math TAKS on April 8th. Seventh and sixth graders will be tested April 29th. Once again this is an important year for the 8th graders, who must pass the test to be promoted to the 9th grade. This presentation was created by Karen McLinden and covers the basics of the math test and what parents can do to help prepare their student. If you have questions or want more information, please contact your child’s math teacher.
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TAKS and SSI
SSI is the Student Success Initiative and was enacted 1999. Beginning this school year 8th grade students must pass the reading and math TAKS in order to move to high school. This presentation explains what every parent and student in the 8th grade should know going into TAKS.
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TAKS Writing 2008
On March 5th seventh grade students will be taking the Writing TAKS. This presentation addresses what every parent needs to know going into the day of testing. If you have further questions, please contact your child’s Language Arts teacher or Ms. Osborne.
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TAKS Reading 2008
Eighth graders will be taking the Reading TAKS on March 5th. This presentation covers the basics of the reading test and what parents can do to help prepare their student. This year is crucial for 8th graders, as they have to pass the test in order to promoted to 9th grade. Sixth and seventh grade students will be taking the reading test in April.
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Ridgeview Pawcast - Episode 1
Welcome to Ridgeview’s first podcast. This broadcast is produced by sixth grade students in the Ridgeview Podcasting club. This inaugural episode discusses “What Makes Ridgeview Great?” The students interviewed several teachers to get their take on this topic.
