From Mr. Underwood's Coding class: "We were working on learning the problem solving process. Students designed and made an aluminum foil boat. They then tested to see how many keys their boats held. After that, students reflected on their designs and attempted to improve upon them."
From Miss Treuner: "2nd grade sure does love learning about plant parts and what those plants need to grow!"
From Mrs. Flandermeyer:
"The 8th grade English classes are currently working on a unit about rites of passage. We began by reading a short story titled "Red Roses" in which a young girl experiences an event that marks an important stage in her life. The students then partnered up to brainstorm milestones that many people experience throughout their lives and then created a timeline of the milestones. The students then did a quick write describing a rite of passage that has held the most significance for themselves or someone they know well."
From Mrs. Lamar: "This week we learned about germs--how to keep them from spreading and getting us sick. Today, we made a craft of ourselves using a tissue to cover our cough and/or sneezes. They turned out absolutely adorable!"😍
From Mrs. White: "LA II students read a line from a song or play today and then had to choose who sang or wrote the line. There were 3 choices to choose from, and they had to move to the correct corner of the room with the sign for their particular choice. We talked about how song lyrics contain multiple literary elements, including rhyme. We also discussed second guessing ourselves and how to use context clues to help identify unknown information. It was fun to watch students really discuss and provide reasons for their choices. They also learned that just because the majority chose an option, that option was not always correct!"
From Mrs. Dove:
"Mrs. Piscopo’s Kindergarteners are learning about book care. After reading about it, we went into the STEAM Lab and using old book pages that were going to be thrown away, we wrote on the page with a pencil and marker, cut, bent and tore the page and finally added water to it with an eye dropper. After that, Mrs. Dove asked them to put the page back together. 😳 They realized that they couldn’t do it. Now, they know why you should take good care of our library books and especially keep our water bottles away from them. What a fun experiment!!"
From Mrs. Hilt:
"Third grade is using counters to make arrays. We use arrays to solve multiplication problems."
From Mrs. Piscopo:
"Mrs. Piscopo's class was so excited to see a playground visitor!"
GR VIII Community- We are blessed to live in such a great community! With that being said, please remember it is about that time of year! Students, staff and parents-guardians, all who drive please be aware, slow down and share the road!
Be safe Tiger Nation, precious cargo travels our roads daily- farmers, students, staff and our community.
From Mrs. Hilt:
"Third graders are highlighting text evidence to answer comprehension questions!"
From Mrs. Davis: "Learning how our joints, tendons, and muscles work when we move, by building a finger!"
Dear GR VIII Patrons,
We’re excited to announce a fun and unique event that’s sure to be a hit! On October 11, 2024, GR VIII in conjunction with GRRO will host Donkey Basketball, and you’re invited to join the excitement!
Here are the details:
● Date: October 11, 2024
● Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
● Location: High School Gym, doors open at 6:15!
Donkey Basketball combines the thrill of the game with the charm of our four-legged friends. Watch as our teachers, students, and community members team up for a memorable match, all while riding donkeys!
This event is a fantastic opportunity for our community to come together, have a good time, and support our school and recreational organization. We’ll have snacks, refreshments, and plenty of cheer to go around.
Tickets are available at or at the door for $12.00. Advanced tickets can be purchased in the front office for $10.00. Students are $7.00 and 4 and under are free. All proceeds will benefit GR VIII Activities and the GRRO. Donkey rides at intermission for the littles!
Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event! We can’t wait to see you there for an evening of laughter, sportsmanship, and a bit of donkey-drawn fun! Concession stand, specialty food, raffles and more going on!
Best regards,
Brett Hieronymus
High School Volleyball Jamboree begins at 5PM tonight (Aug 27) in Osceola!
Green Ridge vs Osceola
Skyline vs Windsor
Green Ridge vs Skyline
Windsor vs Osceola
Windsor vs Green Ridge
Skyline vs Osceola
We had a great first week of JH Soccer! We will practice next week Monday-Friday from 3:45-5:15. For questions, you can reach me at testerj@grtigers.net.
Thanks, Coach Tester
I like to start my science classes out each year with a STEM challenge. It's a great way for me to observe group dynamics, problem-solving skills, leadership skills and communication abilities - all while doing science and engineering! It's also a great reminder for students that sometimes the best things are created by failing, reconfiguring and trying again.
- Mrs. Donaldson -
Pizza Day was a hit!!!
Delicious!!!
The Green Ridge R-VIII School District has a Cook position open.
Job Goal: To serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, friendliness, and caring.
Qualifications: Must have a high school diploma. Ability to cook in large quantities, read and follow specific instructions, lift 50-60 pounds, have good math skills, good hygiene and appearance, and work as a team member.
Terms of Employment: 151 days of employment with salary determined by the Board or outside contractor.
Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated annually according to board policy.
Candidates should submit the certified application found on the district's website found here: https://www.greenridge.k12.mo.us/page/employment
A BIG thank you to Green Ridge Baptist Church for cooking hot dogs, chips and providing snow cones for GR VIII's Open House! We had a wonderful turnout for our Block Party Open House.
The PTO provided the bounce houses that added to the evening! Thank you.
Please remember to come to GR8 for Open House (5pm-7:30pm) to see your teachers tonight!
7th grade orientation at 6pm in the little gym. New 7th-12th students/families may also attend this as well.
GR VIII Staff have been working hard the last week in preparation for ALL of our TIGER NATION students to return! This year we will be doing Student Led Conferences in October to showcase the learning and GROWTH of our students!
We hope to see everyone TONIGHT at 5:30 PM for Open House! Bounce Houses, Hot Dogs from our friends at the Baptist Church as well as: GRRO, PTO, Bus Drivers, Food Service, Parents as Teachers, Boys and Girls Club and much MORE! Our friends from Encounter Church have blessed us with a shipment from Convoy of Hope to hand out to our families as well.
