Rams Take Charge
Ardena School is the proud home of the Rams. We love our mascot “Rocky” the Ram!
Attributes
Every year the students at Ardena strive to TAKE CHARGE of their learning and school experiences by practicing each of our four RAMS Take Charge attributes.
R - Respect (How can we show respect for ourselves and others?)
A - Attitude (How will a positive attitude impact my day and my learning?)
M - Motivation (How can I stay motivated to learn and grow?)
S - Success (What does success look like for me at home and at school?)
Our school year is made up of three trimesters and we focus on one attribute each trimester (Respect, Attitude, and Motivation). At the end of the school year, we celebrate SUCCESS, our final attribute! Learning about these attributes is infused into read alouds, discussions, activities, circle prompts, and Morning Meetings.
Houses
Our school is organized into 4 Houses:
Each homeroom is assigned to one of four houses, which will be announced at our RAMS Take Charge House Reveal Pep Rally in September! Following the Pep Rally, students will receive a RAMS Take Charge shirt matching their house color to wear to special events throughout the year (Field Day, Day of Awesomeness, House Meetings, field trips, etc.). These shirts are provided by the Ardena PTA and made possible by our amazing and generous volunteers and families.
During each trimester, the entire school will participate in House Meetings. Each House will have a designated location to meet as a group, and will participate in team building activities that highlight the attribute for that trimester. Activities will involve students working in pairs or small groups across different home rooms.
Celebrating Success
When a student is observed being respectful, having a positive attitude, staying motivated, or being successful, they will have the opportunity to earn a RAMS Take Charge Ticket. Tickets are tracked according to House to help build a sense of community between grade levels.
- One student from each House is recognized each week as the Weekly House Leader. This student will be announced and receive a certificate and special pencil.
- Students from each House are recognized at the end of each trimester as the “Head of the House” and will receive a prize donated by the PTA.
- At the end of each trimester, the House with the most points earned from Rams Take Charge Tickets will be the winning house and will earn a reward period together to celebrate their hard work.