North Star Goal
Every student, teacher, and leader will meet or exceed their academic growth goals.
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Red Ribbon Week in RISD
Red Ribbon Week is a national effort to raise awareness among students and families about
Help RISD Families This Holiday Season
RISD and Network of Community Ministries are teaming up to help district families in need
Early Voting has begun!
Early voting ends Friday, Nov. 1, and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5.
A Legacy of Love and the Heart of Harben
The school dedicated a bench and announced the creation of a Heart of Harben Award in honor of Jennie Lewis.
familiaRISE – Dyslexia Awareness: What To Know
This familiaRise segment comes from the RISD Special and Gifted Education PTA (SAGE PTA).
National Principals Month
Each October, National Principals Month recognizes the essential role that principals play in making a school great.
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By teaching and reinforcing academic behaviors and higher-level thinking at a young age, AVID Elementary teachers create a ripple effect in later grades. Elementary students develop the academic habits they will need to be successful in middle school, high school, and college, in an age-appropriate and challenging way. Children learn about organization, study skills, communication, and self-advocacy. AVID Elementary students take structured notes and answer and ask high-level questions that go beyond routine answers.