Upcoming Winter Events

Happy New Year!  Mark these upcoming winter events on your 2016 calendar:

Boy's Bowling Night - January 22nd 

Girls Paint Night - January 29th

Cici's Night - February 18th

Family Movie Night - February 26th

Carnival Chairman Needed

The PTO is searching for a volunteer to chair the 

Round Top Carnival (held at the end of the year). 

If interested, email rtepto@gmail.com.

2nd Annual Nothing But Net Charity Basketball Game

Two Midlands school districts are holding a friendly rematch on the basketball court to see who can score the most points and raise the most money to fight breast cancer. The 2nd annual “Nothing but Net” charity basketball game between Richland One and Richland Two will take place on Thursday, January 7th at 6 PM at Keenan High School, located at 361 Pisgah Church Road.   Proceeds will benefit Palmetto Health Breast Center’s Walk for Life.  In addition to the basketball game, “Nothing but Net” fans will honor breast cancer survivors, see who boasts the best mascot and watch which school district official can make the most free throws.  Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at Richland One and Richland Two district offices and at the door. Admission is free for children under age 6. Come out for a fun night and a great cause!  The game was originally scheduled in October but had to be postponed because of the historic flood. All tickets previously purchased will be honored. For more information call 738-3232 or email triley@richland2.org.

Happy Holidays from RTE...

Happy Holidays from Round Top Elementary!

Click here to see a Holiday Message from the RTE Student Council...

Help Earn Cash for Round Top!

When you're finishing up your shopping list, 

remember to support RTE! 

2nd Annual Nothing But Next Charity Basketball Game

Two Midlands school districts are holding a friendly rematch on the basketball court to see who can score the most points and raise the most money to fight breast cancer. The 2nd annual “Nothing but Net” charity basketball game between Richland One and Richland Two will take place on Thursday, January 7th at 6 PM at Keenan High School, located at 361 Pisgah Church Road.   Proceeds will benefit Palmetto Health Breast Center’s Walk for Life.  In addition to the basketball game, “Nothing but Net” fans will honor breast cancer survivors, see who boasts the best mascot and watch which school district official can make the most free throws.  Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at Richland One and Richland Two district offices and at the door. Admission is free for children under age 6. Come out for a fun night and a great cause!  The game was originally scheduled in October but had to be postponed because of the historic flood. All tickets previously purchased will be honored. For more information call 738-3232 or email triley@richland2.org.

Last day to shop!  Book Fair Open Shop from 7:30-11:00am tomorrow.  Last minute tax-free shopping for anyone who has yet to complete their holiday buying!  See you at the fair!

Aviator Salute!

Congratulations to Sidney Powell, Ella Hardister, and Sanders Pitts for being accepted into the South Carolina Elementary All-State Honor Choir! They used their LIFESKILLS of effort, courage, perseverance, and initiative as they competed against students from across the state. They will join other choir members and perform at the South Carolina Convention Center on February 6th.Save the date for an impressive and free performance!

Book Fair Shopping opens this Saturday.  Join us for tax-free holiday shopping at RTE from 10-2pm on Saturday.  Classes shop Monday, Dec. 7-Wed. Dec. 9.  Book Fair is open M-T from 7:30-4:30pm and Wed. from 7:30am-11am.  Wish lists went home this week.  Books and gift certificates from the fair make a great teacher holiday present.  

2nd Annual Nothing But Net Charity Basketball Game!

Two Midlands school districts are holding a friendly rematch on the basketball court to see who can score the most points and raise the most money to fight breast cancer. The 2nd annual “Nothing but Net” charity basketball game between Richland One and Richland Two will take place on Thursday, January 7th at 6 PM at Keenan High School, located at 361 Pisgah Church Road.   Proceeds will benefit Palmetto Health Breast Center’s Walk for Life.  In addition to the basketball game, “Nothing but Net” fans will honor breast cancer survivors, see who boasts the best mascot and watch which school district official can make the most free throws.  Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at Richland One and Richland Two district offices and at the door. Admission is free for children under age 6. Come out for a fun night and a great cause!  The game was originally scheduled in October but had to be postponed because of the historic flood. All tickets previously purchased will be honored. For more information call 738-3232 or email triley@richland2.org.

Round Top's Family Night at CiCi's Pizza

No cooking, no dishes, sounds good!

Make plans to attend

Round Top's Family Night at CiCi's Pizza

 at the Village at Sandhill

Come enjoy dinner anytime between 5-8pm on Tuesday, Dec. 8th.  

Leave your receipt at the register and Round Top receives a portion of all proceeds! You will see some of your RTE teachers, administrators, and PTO board members hard at work---the school keeps 100% of all tips!

AAACHOOO! (sneeze)

Read these tips to avoid Cold and Flu 

during the wet, winter months!

Reminders from the PTO...

Boosterthon pledge money is due this Wednesday, Dec. 2nd

Volunteers are still needed for the Book Fair:
Sign up for Fall Book Fair (http://vols.pt/SubLmp) on @VolunteerSpot today!

PTO's Newsletter - Fall 2015 Editon

5th Grade Parents: Middle School Magnet Programs

Richland School District Two offers various middle school magnet programs across the district.  If you are interested in hearing more about these programs for your rising 6th grader we encourage you to attend the Magnet Fair!

Date: December 1, 2015

Location: Spring Valley High School

Time: 6:30 PM

The Boosterthon was a huge success!

Thanks for making the 2015 Boosterthon Fun Run a huge 

success!  Here are our final stats!  Awesome job Aviators!

States: 50

Countries: 48

Registration: 95%

Participation: 82%

33 pairs of shoes donated

Top classes:

Kindergarten: Timmerman ($72 pledge per lap)

1st grade: Creech ($59 pledge per lap)

2nd grade: Ray ($65 pledge per lap)

3rd grade: Beacham ($63 pledge per lap)

4th grade: High ($75 pledge per lap)

5th grade: Lindsey ($49 pledge per lap)

Pledge collection due date: Tuesday, November 24th 

Our goal is to collect 100% of pledges at this time. And to to make this fun for all, Mrs. Tucker has added a new challenge! If RTE collects 100% of our pledges, she will do something else--- the students will get to vote and decide from a menu of choices! There will be a school-wide survey after Thanksgiving!

Pajama Party Read-In-Nov. 24

We have a Pajama Party Read-In on Tuesday, November 24.  Students are invited to wear their pajamas (w/shoes), participate in a variety of reading themed activities, and do a Book Swap. Students may bring in up to 10 gently used children's book which they can swap for other gently used books.  Picture books for picture books and chapter books for chapter books.

Book Fair is Coming to the Media Center!

Book Fair arrives the week after Thanksgiving.  Students will preview the fair either Dec. 3 or 4th. Flyers will be sent home that day. Saturday Shop is 10-2pm on Dec. 5.  Classes will shop either Mon, Tues, and Wed, Dec. 7-9. We're excited to offer a tax-free book fair during the holiday shopping season!  

We still need volunteers to help at the fair. (http://vols.pt/SubLmp)

Tomorrow is the Boosterthon FUN RUN!

• We have pledges from 50 States and 42 Countries!  WOW!

• 25 pairs of shoes have been donated & shipped

• Wear your "Being There" shirt tomorrow

• PTO would love to have 100% of the school registered...

Go to www.funrun.com (RTE's code is 492398)

• Popsicle Celebration recipients of 100% (so far): 

Timmerman, Paschoal, Steedly, Johnson, Lindsey, Neal, Novack and Sanders

News from Boosterthon

• 427 RTE students are registered (74%) 

• We only need 1 state (South Dakota) and we will have donations from the entire U.S.

 • We have 42 countries

• 18 pairs of shoes have been donated and shipped

Pictured: Aundreus Basnight from Ms. Pendarvis' class 

More about Boosterthon...

• 58% of the students are registered

• 7 pairs of shoes have been shipped because of RTE's pledges

• New states: Alaska, Arkansas, Massachusetts, Montana and Washington 

• New countries: Canada, France, India, Lebanon, Mexico, United Kingdom, 

Palestinian territory  

• Congrats to Mrs. Lindsey's class for winning the Daily Donut again!

Boosterthon Fun Run: Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Kindergarten & First Grade                                   8:30 am

Second Grade & Third Grade                                  9:45 am

Fourth Grade & Fifth Grade                                   11:00 am

  

Boosterthon Huddles take place on November 10, 12, 13, 16 and 17.  Huddle times are: 

Kindergarten:       10:00-10:20

First Grade:          12:35-12:55

Second Grade:      1:25-1:45

Third Grade:         2:00-2:20

Fourth Grade:       2:25-2:45

Fifth Grade:          8:30-8:50

Grits for Grands Event on November 24th

Tuesday, November 24 • 7:15am in the RTE Cafeteria

RTE students are invited to enjoy breakfast with their grandparents 

or another special adult!

This is a FREE event sponsored by the RTE PTO.

Overflow parking is available next door on the Blythewood Presbyterian Church property.

What's new with Boosterthon today?

• 48% of the students are registered!

• 28 Total States
 New states from day 3: Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia!

• 15 Total Countries 
 New countries from day 3: Argentina, China, French Guiana, Israel, Jamaica, Korea, South Korea & United Arab Emirates!

• Ms. Lindsey's class won the daily Donut!