Spring Break is here!

We hope everyone has a fantastic break!!!

School resumes Monday, April 6th

Music in Our Schools Month

Did you know it is Music in Our Schools Month (MIOSM)? The purpose of MIOSM is to raise awareness of the importance of music education for all children – and to remind citizens that school is where all children should have access to music. (Music in Our Schools Month-www.nafme.org). Visit this TedEd lesson to learn more about music and the brain: Music Benefits Your Brain

"Music training in childhood fundamentally alters the nervous system such that neural changes persist in adulthood after auditory training has ceased.”

– Skoe, E. & N. Kraus.  (2012).  A little goes a long way: How the Adult Brain Is Shaped by Musical Training in Childhood.  The Journal of Neuroscience, 32(34):11507–11510.

R2 is on Pinterest

As you may know, R2 is on Pinterest.  

Here are a few good boards to check out.

Military Families

 https://www.pinterest.com/richlandtwo/military-families/

Summer Camps

 https://www.pinterest.com/richlandtwo/summer-camps/

Community Events

 https://www.pinterest.com/richlandtwo/community-events/

Spring Break!

Thursday - March 26th
Dismissal at 11:30 AM

Friday - March 27th
No School - Student Holiday

March 30th - April 3rd
No School - Spring Break

School resumes Monday, April 6th.

We need YOU!

If you attended the AVID & a Hot Dog Parent Workshop, please take a moment to provide us with feedback by completing this survey. We'd love to hear your ideas about how we can improve future events!  

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

CORRECTION: BMS Pathways to Success

Date correction: 

Blythewood Middle School is having their annual  BMS Pathways to Success on Thursday, April 16, 6:00 p.m.,  beginning in the school gym.

Thank you! 

AVID & a Hot Dog Night is Tomorrow!

You've been hearing about AVID all year long, from your student and their teachers.  Now here is your chance to learn more about AVID Elementary, how it is used in your child's class, and the "student success skills" being taught to prepare students for the next grade - and beyond! 

Join us for our AVID & a Hot Dog Parent Workshop on Tuesday, March 17th
from 6-7 PM. 

Students will teach parents the "student success skills" they have learned this year.  We can't wait to see you there!

ABC School

Round Top Elementary is an ABC (Arts in the Basic Curriculum) School.

We are awarded a grant from The ABC Project, The South Carolina Arts Commission and the South Carolina Arts Alliance. This has been in place since 2005. This year, we have hosted an Artist-in-Residency by Hawk Hurst. Mr. Hurst is a storyteller, drama teacher and an actor. He worked with students in October 2014 on the art of telling good stories.

Today, March 13, 2015 we hosted Strings Celebrations with Mr. Ken Lankford. This is a 

Multi-Cultural Musical performance for Grades K - 5.

They taught our students about different instruments and music from all around the world. In April, 2015 we will have our final Artist-in-Residency: Ms. Becky Becker who is a puppet maker, art teacher and teaches acting with the puppets. We are grateful for all the arts' opportunities we can provide for our students.

Thanks again to the ABC Project!

Calling All Professionals!

Round Top Elementary School’s Annual Career Day will be held on April 23, 2015 from 9:00-2:45 with lunch included.  As a school counselor my job is to educate students about career awareness and exploration.  The best way to do this is by partnering with our Blythewood community.  If you are interested in volunteering for this awesome opportunity please contact me for more information.  You are never to young to begin thinking about what you want to be when you grow up!

Miss. Freeman

afreeman@richland2.org

803-691-8676 ext. 3004  

RSD2 Art Display - Columbia Place Mall

Round Top Elementary's Art Display is at Columbia Place Mall.

Enter the Mall Entrance near Burlington Coat Factory on first floor.

You will see Round Top's Display to the right.

Kindergarten

Tess Broderick

Jacob Fields

Reece Johnson

Kyle Morris

Aubrey Zolecki

2nd Grade

Haylie Borer

Malachi Hampton

Kaylee Shearer

Jace Wilson

3rd Grade

Emily Carroll

Davis Hasty

Ava Landmeyer

Ellis Murray

Reese Peck

Madison Powell

Ashton Walker

4th Grade

Vivian LeBron

Anna Livermore

Jules Lynch

Drew Madden

Abby Starks

5th Grade

Grace Coley (2 pieces in show)

Abby Lee

Grant Moore

Peter Phillips

Meggie Powell

Sammy Thompson

Maddie Webster

 

 

BMS Pathways to Success

Blythewood Middle School is having their annual 

BMS Pathways to Success on Thursday, April 24th, 6:00 p.m., 

beginning in the school gym. 

The previous orientation in January provided information for those families considering expanded choice, while this program will be focusing on making a successful transition for those students and their parents who will be attending Blythewood Middle this fall.  You will learn about summer opportunities like the BMS JumpStart Camp; receive information about the summer reading activity, the 6th grade supply list, and information about enrichment offerings.  Additionally, you will find out what Charger Kick-Off is all about and how you can receive information and keep in touch.  There will be brief sessions you can choose to attend on how to help your child with math at home, encouraging your reluctant reader, as well as learning about the adolescent child.  The evening provides an opportunity to visit the 6th grade area classrooms and meet the teachers. Our goal is to provide tools for a smooth transition from elementary school to the middle school.  

We are looking forward to meeting and working with you soon.

Parent Gallery - 2nd Grade

Students in Ms. Paschoal's 2nd grade class were able to share their Voice Thread projects on African Americans with their families and friends.  

So impressive!

                        

                        

Pasta for Pennies

Congrats to Mrs. Reynolds class!  

They raised over $234.00.  They have earned a pasta party from Olive Garden.  

Mrs. Armstrong and Mrs. Steedly are our runners-up and will earn an 

ice cream celebration.  

Round Top raised $3090.07 for 

Pasta for Pennies.  

Thanks for your efforts!

State Testing for 3rd-5th Grade Students

New laws passed by the South Carolina General Assembly have resulted in new tests that will be administered during the spring of 2015 throughout our state. Students in Grades 3-8 will take a new, timed test this school year called ACT Aspire. 

In Richland Two, our students will take the paper and pencil ACT Aspire tests for writing, English, reading and mathematics. They will not take the optional ACT Aspire test for science that some districts may use. This new test will help teachers understand where their students are succeeding and where extra help or academic focus is needed. By having a better understanding of a student’s skills, abilities, and knowledge, parents and teachers can determine what students need to know to be successful in school in the future.

Students in Grades 4-8 will continue to take SCPASS for science and social studies. Schools have the option of administering SCPASS as an online test or a paper and pencil test. Third-graders will not take any state tests for science and social studies.

For more information on ACT Aspire, visit the Richland Two Assessment Web page by clicking here or the S.C. Department of Education’s ACT Web page by clicking here.

March 17th - AVID & a Hot Dog

You've been hearing about AVID all year long, from your student and their teachers.  Now here is your chance to learn more about AVID Elementary, how it is used in your child's class, and the "student success skills" being taught to prepare students for the next grade - and beyond! 

Join us for our AVID & a Hot Dog Parent Workshop on Tuesday, March 17th
from 6-7 PM. 

Students will teach parents the "student success skills" they have learned this year. Please RSVP so that we may prepare for you.

We LOVE Dr. Seuss Week!

Coming Attraction

March 13, 2015

 Multi- Cultural Musical Performances

By 

Ken Lankford of String Celebrations

He will have two shows approx 45 minutes each

Grades 3-5:  10:45 AM

Grades K-2:  12:25 PM

This performance is funded by a grant made possible through The ABC Project, The SC Arts Commission and The SC Arts Alliance

Sara Pennypacker

Author Visit

Students in K-5 will visit with children's author, Sara Pennypacker, on Tuesday, March 10.  We will sell a limited selection of her most recent titles, ranging from $7-10, which the author will autograph.  Students may also bring in any copies of her books they have at home for autographing.  Pennypacker is the nationally recognized author of the Flat Stanley Worldwide Adventure stories, the Clementine series, the Stuart Cape series,Summer of the Gypsy Moths, and other titles. Summer of the Gypsy Moths is a nominee for the SC Children's Book Award for 2014-2015.

3rd grade visits the State House!

Even in the rainy weather today, our 3rd grade students had a wonderful Being There Experience!

Free Week!

Dear One More Story Enthusiast,
During Let's All Read Week, which runs until March 9th, our library is free and open, and each book you and other passionate readers read means more support from The Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program for Reading Is Fundamental.
Use this link to begin reading free books:http://www.onemorestory.com/startOpenLibrary.html
We need your help to reach our goal of 50,000 reads, so please, pass the news on to anyone who knows the value of a love of reading.
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Read-A-Thon FAQ's

• Runs March 2-12, 2015
• Students set a personal reading goal and gather pledges from family and friends for meeting their goal
• All pledges due by Monday, March 16. Send in cash/check or pay online https://2015readathon.eventbrite.com
• This fundraiser is completely run by the PTO so the school keeps 100% of profits
• Prize drawing on Wednesday, March 18; participation prize drawing for students who complete a goal form even if they do not participate financially
• Top 3 individual earners receive a prize
• Classrooms get to keep 10% of funds earned. Winning class earns a Rita's Italian Ice party!
• Everyone gets a small prize!

Special Visitors in the Front Office :-)

Mrs. Anton was visited by some very familiar characters in the front office today, and the visit just made her day!

Can you recognize who they were?

2nd Grade Wax Museum

Our 2nd Grade High Flyers performed a Black History Hall of Achievement Wax Museum on Friday, February 27. Portraying Barack Obama, Bessie Coleman, Rosa Parks, Michele Obama, Ruby Bridges, Micheal Jackson, Madam C.J. Walker, Harriet Tubman, Jackie Robinson, to name but a few.  Our entire 2nd grade class was able to tour the exhibits and hear about the contributions these famous people made to American history.