143 Golding Drive, Cobleskill, NY 12043, V: 518.234.2585 F: 518.234.7956, Kevin Kelly, Principal
Building times
Doors open 7:56 a.m. I
Classes begin 8:15 a.m.
Parent pick up 3 p.m. I
Dismissal 3:05 p.m. I
Buses depart 3:21 p.m.
Announcements
Share photos of your graduate
Do you have a student graduating UPK, kindergarten or high school this year? Send us your photos from graduation or your graduation celebration to be included in our annual graduation video and slide show. Fifth-grade moving up photos are also welcome! Photos should be emailed to morgesn@crcs.k12.ny.us by July 5.
June 11, 2013
Day Care Forms are Due August 2,
2013
for the 13-14 school year
Transportation to Child Care Form (PDF document)
Letter to Parents
(PDF document)
Headlines
Universal Pre-Kindergarten Registration Due July 8, 2013
Packets have been mailed to those families identified by our census as having a child age-eligible for the UPK program for the 2013-14 school year. This program can accommodate 43 children. If you did not receive a packet, applications are available in each school office. Questions? Please contact the Ryder School office (234-2585). read more
June 11, 2013
Box Tops for Education a Success!
With thanks to our partner C-REST, the
Ryder and Radez communities raised
$4,360 from the Box Tops program. Look for this program to
continue in the Fall!
June 5, 2013
Kindergarten Celebration
The Kindergarten celebration will be held on Wednesday, June 19 at 10:0 a.m. in the William H. Golding Middle School Auditorium. Refreshments immediately to follow in the Ryder east gym. Parents are invited to attend. Please RSVP to the Ryder Office at 234-2585.
June 5, 2013
Ryder second graders tour Radez Elementary
Ryder second graders had the opportunity Tuesday to tour Radez Elementary, which they will attend as third graders this fall. They also had a chance to ask questions of current third-grade students and third-grade teachers. read more and view gallery
June 4, 2013
Kindergartners raise money through lemonade stand
Ryder Elementary kindergarteners held a lemonade stand for the entire school on Friday, May 31. Donations from the lemonade, which sold for 50 cents a cup will be sent to Alex’s Lemonade Stand. read more
May 29, 2013
Elementary Science Fair is tomorrow
The Elementary Science Fair will be held Tuesday, May 21 from 6-7 p.m. in the Radez Elementary Gym and Cafeteria. Students from pre-K through 5th grade will be participating.
May 8, 2013
Ryder celebrates mothers
Ryder Elementary students pay tribute to their mothers during the May 7 Morning Program. View photo gallery
April 23, 2013
Reminder to Parents
With Spring approaching, we will be practicing emergency drills.
March 27, 2013
Ryder School's Camp Read-a-Lot
Ryder students concluded the Parents as Reading Program (PARP) with a fun day at "camp" including crafts, games, storytelling, and s'mores. read more
March 20, 2013
Kindergarten Registration Process Announced
Kindergarten registration and screening will take place by appointment during the weeks of April 29 and May 6. If you have a child who will be five years old on or before December 1, 2013 and are registered through our census, you will be receiving an information packet in the mail. If you have not received this important mailing by April 8, please contact Mrs. Aspinwall at the Ryder School (234-2585) immediately.
Kindergarten Orientation Meeting for Parents on May 16th
Ryder Elementary School will host an orientation meeting for parents of children who are age-eligible to enter Kindergarten in September 2013 - the Class of 2026! The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria of the George D. Ryder Elementary School. Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend this informative meeting.
March 19, 2013
Harlem Rockets Coming to the High School
The comedy basketball team will be playing C-RCS staff on Friday, April 12 at 7 p.m. Families are encouraged to attend and have fun! read more
March 14, 2013
Rummage Sale scheduled for April 27, 2013
The Children's Center hosts a rummage sale to raise funds for supplies and equipment. Donations are now being accepted. Tables can also be rented if you wish to sell your own items. The sale will be held in the High School cafeteria from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Contact Janelle Sossei at 234-3565 ext. 1146 for more information. read more
March 12th, 2013
Our new Principal Mr. Kevin Kelly at his first morning program.
Feb. 15, 2013
Ryder Principal Appointed
At a special meeting of the Board of Education, Mr. Kevin Kelly was appointed as Principal of the George D. Ryder Elementary School. A letter is going home with students today. read more
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Feb. 13, 2013
Board President Urges Involvement
C-RCS Board of Education President Bruce Tryon urges members of the community to advocate for our schools NOW! read more
March 1st, 2013
Camp Read-A-Lot opened Friday at the Ryder Elementary Library
Feb. 14, 2013
Mrs. Becker's kindergarten class at morning program
Feb. 11, 2013
Odyssey of the Mind Spontaneous Saturday
Eleven C-RCS Odyssey of the Mind teams participated in Spontaneous Saturday, a day of problem-solving training on Feb. 2 at Ryder Elementary. Read More
Feb. 6, 2013
Ryder School Principal Update
The attached letter will be going home with students on Thursday, Feb. 7. read more
Jan. 15, 2013
Ryder Librarian Mrs. Shoudy teaching Mrs. Knights 1st Ggrade class about Astronomy
Dec. 21, 2012
Letter from the Superintendent
It has been an emotional week for schools and communities across this nation. As a district, we are appreciative of the many people who have taken the time to share their thoughts about the safety of our students. Read the full letter
Jan. 9, 2013
Mr. Bowley Sharing his ties with Mrs. Becker's kindergarten class.
Nov. 6, 2012
Showing off their moves
Ryder and Radez students and parents enjoyed a night of dancing and costumes at the C.R.E.S.T.-sponsored dance at the high school. view gallery
Nov. 5, 2012
Ghosts and ghouls and goblins, oh my!
Students at Ryder get in the spirit of Halloween by donning costumes from the cute to the scary. Click here to view the wmv video
Oct. 30, 2012
Spooktacular physical education
Ryder students were treated to spooktacular physical education classes this week when all activities were Halloween-themed. view gallery
Oct. 30, 2012
Don't be a lost boy (or girl)
Ryder Staff presents Halloween Safety Rules to students via Peter Pan as part of the morning program.
Oct. 24, 2012
Go Home Early Drill
Planned for November 9
read more
K-12 Early Dismissal schedule
for November 14 & 15
read more
Oct. 22, 2012
Ryder's striders
Members of the Ryder Staff wore pink on Friday to raise funds for the breast cancer walk.
Oct. 10, 2012
My name is:
Students in Mrs. Putnam's kindergarten class learn each other's names, like Jack jumped over the candlestick.
Oct. 10, 2012
1, 2, 3...
Students in Mrs. Lumley's class practice counting.
Oct. 10, 2012
First graders learn about fire safety
First graders at Ryder Elementary learned about fire safety from the visiting Cobleskill Fire Department.
Oct. 4, 2012
FFA hosts Ag Fair
C-RCS FFA students invited Ryder
Elementary students to learn about farm animals, bike safety,
how ice cream is made and a little hydroponics.
Oct. 3, 2012
Congratulations Ryder Kids with Character
Oct. 3, 2012
Wal-Mart donates gift cards to 20 Ryder teachers
Congratulations to the 20 Ryder Teachers who won $50 Wal-Mart Teacher Reward gift cards: Jen Dorgan, Liz Foley, Nancy Gunther, Jeremiah Haslun, Karen Holcombe, Linda LaCoppola, Kathy Lewis, Kathy Lumley, Faith Nadeau, Nicole Ostrander, Andrea Paglieri, Beverly Putnam, Fred Reynolds, Bryan Rice, Erin Shoudy, Dana Slater, Mary Tischler, Denise Tracy, Diane Truesdell and Julie Yorks. The cards were presented yesterday as part of the Morning Program.
Oct. 1, 2012
Happy Monday and first day of October
Students arrive ready for another day of learning.
Sept. 27, 2012
Heading out after a long day of learning
Sept. 27, 2012
Something looks different...
Mrs.Trusdell's first grade class looked a little different yesterday.
Sept. 17, 2011
Ryder Elementary receives $2,000 Target grant
Ryder Elementary has been awarded a $2,000 Early Childhood Reading Grant from Target. This is the second year the district has been awarding a Target grant. read more
Sept. 13, 2012
This week's Kids with Character
Click here to view the photo gallery
Sept. 5, 2012
Welcome back, Ryder students!
Click here to view the photo gallery of the first day of school at Ryder Elementary.
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