Happenings

Who, What & Where:

Learning happens everywhere! 

	Author and Cartoonist Luke Lang shares his love of writing and drawing with RPS middle school students.  "I knew in 5th grade that I wanted to be a cartoonist," Lang said.
	Students gather for a photo during "Exploring Nature in Our Parks:  A Place Based Learning Experience."   The class visited Lake Lynn, added a new bird species to their field journal, sketched leaves and wildlife of their choice then shared their written observations with the group.

Student Comments:

"Learning is different."

"I like the bonding of
students and teachers."

"I enjoy Friday fieldtrips."

"I am the most motivated with my schoolwork than ever."

"I like the way the school runs. I have
a voice and people listen."

"Daniel taught me a whole new level of
guitar and he is just a teenager... not an adult! "

" My teacher and I have really good talks."

Parent Comments:

"My son has always hated school, this is the first time EVER that he WANTS to go to school everyday! "

"A later start to the day has helped my
teenager considerably."

"Sam actually comes home talking about what he learned at school that day."

"My family finally has time to HAVE A LIFE!  Thank you RPS!"

"The amount of stress and anxiety my son was experiencing has completely diminished...you guys care and so does he!"

"At first we wondered if he was learning because he didn't have a ton of homework.  I realized that he is learning so much more and  can carry on conversations with family and friends about REAL topics that matter.  I now GET IT, less IS more."

Visitor Comments:

"This school is going to change alot of lives!"

                      "The energy in this building is magical...these kids are ENGAGED!"

"In this day and age we need MORE of these schools."