By Cheryl Molenkamp Preschool Principal at The Rhoades School The day has finally arrived… it is almost time for your little one to head off to their first day of preschool. What an exciting milestone! It can be a potentially nerve-wracking one as well. When the day comes, your child…
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4 Tips When Preparing for the First Day of Preschool
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Middle School Science Award Ceremony 2022-2023
Submitted by Mrs. Hunker, Science Teacher  This year nine Rhoades School students chose to dedicate a great deal of their time, energy and creativity to develop outstanding science fair projects and enter the county science fair competition. Incredibly, at this year’s Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair with hundreds…
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Spending Quality Time Together Over the Summer
The summer season is the best time to spend quality time with family members. The schools are out, and most people take summer breaks. The weather is perfect for outdoor activities and family vacations. Quality family time is essential for shared experiences, building strong relationships, and creating lasting memories. There…
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2nd Grade Teacher Receives Distinguished Excellence in Education Award
The Encinitas’s Chamber of Commerce and Rancho Santa Fe Security hosts an annual Salute to Education event where it honors outstanding students and teachers. Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Miranda Garcia, recipient of this year’s Excellence in Education award. Mrs. Miranda Garcia is a second-grade teacher and reading specialist at The…
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Rhoades Middle School students take top awards at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair
The 69th Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair was held on March 15, 2023 at The Balboa Park Activity Center. The GSDSEF is the bi-county STEM research fair for San Diego and Imperial Counties. Students that present the top projects are awarded scholarships, educational experiences, and cash prizes and…
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Build mutual understanding and improve relationships with active listening – by Regina McDuffie
QUICK READ: Head of School, Regina McDuffie, PhD publishes an article on the importance of active listening in The Coast News Here are three tips to facilitate active listening in your home: 1) Listening vs responding 2) Paying attention 3) Reflecting and understanding READ MORE
Girls Volleyball Team raises money for Colombian player’s prosthetic leg
Service Learning is emphasized at The Rhoades School and we are so proud of the girls volleyball team! Guided by their coach, Jon Aharoni, co-founder of ICN (It’s Called Normal) Athletics, the team raised funds to pay for Andres Camilo Chacon Guerra’s custom-built socket on his prosthetic leg, shipped to…
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Welcome Mrs. Molenkamp – New Preschool Principal
We are excited to announce that Cheryl Molenkamp will be joining The Rhoades School as our new Preschool Principal. Mrs. Molenkamp has been an educator for over 20 years, she is currently the Lower School Director at Stratford Mission Viejo and holds a B.A. in Child Development. She will join our Rhoades…
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SAVE THE DATE: Back to School Beach Party!
2023-2024 Students! Get ready to dive into the school year with a splash at our incredible Back to School beach party! 🎈🌊 🌞🌴 Picture this: sandy toes, salty air, and exciting activities to keep you entertained! 🎉💦 Don’t forget to tag your friends and spread the word! Let’s kickstart this…
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