Ridgeview Pawcasts

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. … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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. The Little Brown Monkey

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.  Brother Zebra

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. Acalayong

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.  Maseru and Angora

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. Fiddlenickskin, I Mean … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

 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 … Continue reading →

The Warrior Series Warrior Series  Each book trailer is posted separately to allow users to use iTunes to download the video.

The Lightning Thief The Lightning Thief Each book trailer is posted separately to allow users to use iTunes to download the video.

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 … Continue reading →

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 3 – … Continue reading →

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.  Ridgeview Pawcast … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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. … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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. Ridgeview Pawcast … Continue reading →