Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Buy Yearbooks via Parent Portal!


New this year!
Ordering Round Top's yearbook is now an option through our Parent Portal payment system!
Cost through December $20.00.
Price will increase to $25.00 on January 15, 2019

Ordering through Strawbridge's website is no longer available.

Friday, October 26, 2018

Boosterthon!



Rookie of the Year - Mr. Frye!


Photo Caption: Shown accepting his H&R Block Rookie Teacher of the Block award is Brett Frye(center). Celebrating with Mr. Frye are from left to right, Martha Jones, executive director of strategic partnerships for Richland Two, Joe Carraway, H&R Block district general manager, Lou Villwock, H&R Block area manager, Dr. Sophia Cornish, H&R Block area manager and Jeaneen Tucker, principal of Round Top Elementary School.

October 25, 2018

RICHLAND TWO ANNOUNCES FIRST ROOKIE TEACHER OF THE BLOCK
COLUMBIA — Richland School District Two, announced today that Round Top Elementary school special education teacher Brett Frye is the first H&R Block Rookie Teacher of the Block. The district and the tax preparation company are partnering to showcase the talents and accomplishments of our newest educators.
Mr. Frye was nominated for the award by Round Top Principal Jeaneen Tucker. She cited the new teacher's compassion for his students along with other ways he's demonstrated the district’s Core Values of Learning, Character, Community and Joy. In her nomination, Tucker noted that Frye’s calm demeanor and collaborative approach make him particularly suited for the role.
“His heart shows in his work each and every day,” she wrote. “(He) is also quick to celebrate the successes of his students. While the gains may seem small, he is keenly aware of the importance of each step forward. He also understands the importance of starting each day from a place of JOY with high expectations for success.”
It’s common knowledge that South Carolina and the nation are experiencing a teacher shortage. The district hopes that by encouraging and recognizing talent through programs like the Rookie Teacher of the Block award, new teachers will see that their hard work and efforts are valued. Partnerships like this one also reflect how valuable good teachers are to the workforce for whom they are preparing the next generation of employees. H&R Block has given a Teacher of the Block award for several years in other school districts, but this is the first time rookie teachers have been recognized by the company.
"This partnership with H&R Block is huge for our district." said Martha Jones, executive director of strategic partnerships. "This company understands the importance of showing teachers they are valued and they are working in a highly respected field. Teachers provide students the springboard to all other careers. It's the most important job there is. We are grateful that H&R Block shares our vision to support our teachers and more importantly they have put action to that belief."
Frye is the first Rookie Teacher of the Block. Richland Two and H&R Block will recognize a new teacher each month for the rest of the school year.


Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Picture Make-Up Day!

Picture Make-Up Day
Monday, November 5, 2018

If your student was: 
  •  Absent during the first Picture Day
  •  New Student entering RTE after first picture day
  • You did not like your pictures the first time

This is your last chance to get your picture done!

Monday, October 15, 2018

October 26th Parent University


Are you scheduled for a parent conference with your child's teacher next Friday, October 26th? Since you're already in the building, that's the perfect time to attend one of our Parent University sessions to learn new strategies or get resources!  

Schedule and Sessions:

12:15 PM   Tackling Homework Hassles                                                  
                            Parent to Parent Educators (Military Child Education Coalition)
1:00 PM     Growth Mindset                                              
                            Parent to Parent Educators (Military Child Education Coalition)
1:45 PM     What you need to know about Bullying               
                            Sandy Tanner (Guidance Counselor)

No preregistration required. All sessions will take place in room 126, across from the Nurse's office. Join a session before and/ or after your parent-teacher conference. You may attend as many sessions as you would like. We look forward to greeting you!

Your Partners in Education,

AVID Site Team, 
The Leader in Me Lighthouse Team, and 
School Improvement Council



1 Week Out From Boosterthon!



Hello Again Parents!

We are just one week away from kicking off our Boosterthon Fun Run!
Our Mindspark Mystery Lab adventure begins with a Pep Rally will on Monday the 22nd and ends with  our celebratory fun run on Wednesday October 31st. Look for details in your student’s folder at the end of this week. Pledge packets will go home on Monday the 22nd and will  include all the necessary details needed to begin reaching out to friends and family to collect pledges.
You can also check out FunRun.com for additional details.

We are excited to work towards our goals by beginning with the end in mind! One goal is to receive pledges from all 50 states and at least 50 countries. We are confident that we can meet this goal with your help!
Have a great evening and thank you for supporting excellent education at Round Top Elementary!

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Car Rider Procedure Reminders

Reminders:
  • Do not block the area with the X as you come into the parking lot (the first blue sign). This creates a space for people who are not dropping students off to bypass the line to park, including school employees.
  • Do not drop off before seeing an adult on duty at 7:30 AM. Teachers do not come on duty until 7:30 and children are not allowed to enter the school until then. It is unsafe to let children out before then and leave them unattended. 
  • Do not park and allow children to walk unsupervised around the edges of the parking area, across the parking lot or through drop off line This is an issue of safety for children to be let out in the parking areas and being allowed to walk around or through car rider lines.
  • Students should exit their car starting at the blue sign in front of the Kindergarten playground (see picture). This allows up to 14 cars to unload at one time, moving the entire car rider line through the parking lot more quickly.
  • Older students should not wait for someone to open their doors, if they are able to open the door on their own. We specifically ask 3rd - 5th grade students to exit their cars independently. There are adults on duty to assist as needed.
Did you know?  All RTE Buses arrive by 7:45 AM. Knowing that, it is easy to figure out that students who arrive tardy to school are car riders.  We often hear from parents that students arrive late due to traffic congestion in the mornings. While the traffic issues along Rimer Pond Road are not within the RTE's "circle of control," following our car rider procedures can help everyone get through the drop off line more quickly. We need YOUR help!

Tips & Hints:
  • Try to leave home 5 minutes earlier than you usually do. You'll be surprised at the difference you'll see in community traffic at 7:15 AM (less congested) versus 7:20 AM (very congested).
  • 1st and 2nd grade students who exit their cars in front of the Kindergarten playground are actually closer to their classes! 
  • Allow your child to ride the bus. Buses are noticeably less full in the mornings than in the afternoons. If your family lives in the attendance zone, allowing your child to ride the bus can help you skip the car rider traffic altogether! Find your child's bus route and register here!
Attendance and Transportation...you may ask "what's the connection?" Consider this: if your child arrives 15 minutes late to school once every week for the entire school year, they will have missed over 1 full day of instruction! Imagine how that gap grows if your child is late more than once a week. Don't forget...Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

Monitoring the Weather




District administrators are monitoring Hurricane Michael and its possible impact on the Midlands area of South Carolina after it makes landfall in Florida. We receive regular weather updates from the Emergency Services Department of Richland County. Unsafe travel conditions for school buses as well as our employees, parents and student drivers may prompt delays or cancellations later this week. No decision has been made at this time. Please continue to monitor your email as well as the district’s website for updates. Richland 2

Friday, October 5, 2018

Round Top's Walk for Life Team





Join RTE's Walk for Life Team!  

October 13, 2018 7:15am

Fireflies Spirit Communications Park

Adult registration $35
Kids 12 & under with an adult=free



Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Does Your Family 

Read for Clemson or USC? 

Read and Win Free Tickets!

Read Your Way to the Big Game 6 Book Challenge!  
Now through November 2, RTE students who read at least 6 books and list them on their USC/Clemson Reading Log (kept at school in their Leadership Binders) will be entered in a contest to win tickets to the Palmetto Bowl. Two winners will be selected-one for USC and one for Clemson.  Each winner will receive 4 tickets, sideline passes, and pre-game activities from all students who participate statewide.  In addition, Round Top students will be entered to win books and prizes from our November book fair.  Go Gamecocks and Tigers! R----E----A----D!

Monday, October 1, 2018

Boosterthon Is Coming Soon!






Hello Parents! 

We’re three weeks away from this year’s Boosterthon Fun Run! It’s a two-week program that kicks off with a Pep Rally on Monday, October 22nd. The Boosterthon Fun Run is critical in raising money for our school, but our #1 goal is student participation. All students participate in Boosterthon activities regardless of pledges. The Boosterthon program is a great opportunity to engage our students in character building and physical activity.

Students will experience an amazing character theme, MINDSPARK MYSTERY LAB! Boosterthon’s most exciting theme yet combines S.T.E.A.M skills (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) with character-building. While they're teaming up with the MindSpark Kids to solve mysteries, our students will learn five 21st-century character traits that will help strengthen themselves and our world.

Following the kick-off Pep Rally, families will gather pledges for every lap each student runs (30-35 laps), and we’ll celebrate at the Fun Run on Wednesday, October 31st.

We’re excited about this year’s Boosterthon events. Additional details will be provided as kick-off day nears.  All families are invited to come out and cheer on your student at the Fun Run! Thank you for your support!

Additional details regarding the Boosterthon program can also be found in this video link.  https://vimeo.com/177157581