We are very excited to have been awarded an Arts in Education (AiE) grant from the Maryland State Arts Council for an artist-in-residence this year. Students have been hard at work on an animation video with artist Leila Cabib. Through their creation of their own animated video, students are learning about the history, concepts and techniques of two-dimensional drawn animation. They have worked with a 19th century optical toy called a zoetrope, created flip-books, collaborated on a class project, and videotaped all of their work. All of their work will be incorporated into a video that will be shown at school. A group of students have also been working on songs to accompany the video to make it a complete work of art!
High school students volunteer at S.O.M.E. in DC
On Dec. 24th a group of high school student participated in a field trip to S.O.M.E. (So Others May Eat), which is an organization in DC that provides meals for the homeless. As part of their nutrition class, students contributed in various ways during the program and gained a worthwhile experiance while providing a valuable service to the community!
Kennedy Center Field Trip
After reading the novel in classes, our elementary and middle school students visited The Kennedy Center Nov. 16 to see the play "The Phantom Tollbooth".
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Vision Statement
The vision for JLG-RICA School is to provide quality education, care and support for all students who are admitted to the program. All JLG-RICA's students will learn and grow academically, socially and emotionally in a safe, secure and nurturing environment. JLG-RICA School staff will continue to foster the development of our students through a consistent academic and behavioral program, maintaining close working relationships among all stakeholders to prepare the students to become productive citizens of a changing global society.
Mission Statement
As educators who respect our students and their diverse backgrounds and needs, we will work to help them:
GET READY..by supporting them with a safe, structured behavioral program to address social emotional concerns.
GET SET.......by providing a rigorous academic environment for learning.
GO................to less restrictive schools, to higher education, to the world of work.
Character Matters at RICA!
Each month the school focuses on a different character trait. The trait is discussed in classes and reinforced with students. Staff select those students each month who demonstrated the trait during the month.
