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Meet RISE!

It’s a new morning in Room 411, and the RISE program is kicking off another exciting day. Blake, Gaby, Graysen, Jacob, Kellan, Sammy, and Skyler are ready to dive into a full schedule designed to support both their learning and personal growth. After unpacking, the day starts with some focused writing practice. But the real excitement is still ahead! Next comes a favorite part of the day—downtime. A chance to relax, recharge, and enjoy a calm break before jumping into P.E., where students get to burn off some energy.

Lunchtime follows, then it’s free time to catch up with friends or explore interests. Math and ELA are up next because mastering academics is key to success. And when it’s time for Explore, you might spot them in art, choir, or music class—so don’t forget to say hello! The day wraps up with Science, but the learning doesn’t stop there. For these students, every day in RISE is full of growth, discovery, and fun!

RISE which stands for Reaching Independence through Support and Education, is a dynamic learning environment where students with intellectual or multiple disabilities are provided individualized instruction and support at their instructional level within a special education setting. It’s a functional education program that weaves in a lot of fun throughout the day. RISE’s program leader is Ms. Solanki. I was able to speak with her about the RISE program goals. She informed me that one of RISE’s main goals is to help students reach independence in their daily living skills and to be a good citizen. Additonally, academic success is a main goal.  You can’t have a school without classes  and learning after all! 

Let me introduce our RISE Redhawks…

Meet Blake! Blake is in 6th grade. Mrs. Solanki is Blake’s favorite teacher at Wredling. His favorite class is P.E. He loves pepperoni pizza and he wants to be a police officer.
Meet Gabriela (Gaby)! Gaby is in 7th grade. She likes to dance and her favorite game to play is tag. On Sunday she goes to church with her parents.
Meet Graysen! Greysen is in 6th Grade. He loves to look his best and is very stylish. Ms. Solanki thinks that he has the best hair!
Meet Skyler! Skyler is in 7th grade. His favorite holiday is Christmas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet Jacob! Jacob is in 6th grade. He likes to listen to the banana song from the Minions movie. He also likes to watch Mickey Mouse.
Meet Kellan! Kellan is in 7th grade. His favorite animal is a cat.
Meet Samantha (Sammy)! Sammy is in 7th grade. Her favorite part of the day is leisure time; she likes to play on the computer. She also likes P.E. with Mr. Williams.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RISE is supported by many fantastic assistants. Check out what some of the RISE assistants had to say about their favorite part of the program!

Mr. Gerry – “I enjoy seeing the kids progress and growth.” A bonus fun fact he shared is that his favorite food is double sausage pizza!

Ms. Jenny – “I enjoy seeing RISE students help and encourage each other within their classroom and I also enjoy when they have fun interacting with other peers”.

Ms. Amy – ” My favorite part of the program is watching the kids’ skills grow and interacting with each other.”

Ms. K –  “Getting to know each kid is the best part… what they like, their favorite things, and how they grow.”

  • Ms. Amy, Jacob and Mr. Gerry

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  • Blake

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  • Graysen and his friends from Wredling

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  • Gaby & Sammy

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  • Mrs. Solanki and Kellan

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  • Ms. Jenny and Blake

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RISE is an invaluable part of our Wredling community. As their vision states, “The RISE program is integrated and valued as a part of the larger school and district community.” It’s designed to be inclusive, creating connections and opportunities for all of the students! 

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Violet Linton
Violet Linton, Staff Writer
Violet is a 6th grader who writes for the Wred Feather Newspaper. She cheers for BCA and loves to read. Her favorite place is her elementary school library. She's also in Student Council and the Yearbook Club. Her favorite things to write are: fantasy stories and interviews. She also loves photography. Very excited about her first year in middle school, Violet is ready for a fun year of writing!