RTE Spirit Night - Coming Soon!

What is ABC?

Have you ever noticed this logo around our school?

Round Top Elementary has been an ABC site since 2005. ABC stands for Arts in Basic Curriculum. The AbC Project provides leadership to achieve quality, comprehensive arts education (dance, music, media arts, theatre, visual arts and creative writing) for all students in South Carolina. The ABC Project is cooperatively directed by the South Carolina Arts Commission, the South Carolina.Department of Education and the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Winthrop University.
As an ABC site we have a 5-year Strategic Arts Plan to continually improve arts education for students, our school. W e receive grant money for the arts that is matched by our school, and we have a Strategic Planning Committee that oversees the implementation and progress of our Strategic Arts Plan. Our committee is composed of teachers, administrators, parents, a community members and students.

We had a wonderful meeting last Monday afternoon and are thankful for our amazing committee! Meet the students on our committee and some snippets from our meeting
(featured below)!

Meet Lena, Matthew Goolsby, Soren, and Leslie Williams

Missi Paschoal - 2nd Grade

Parents & Staff below.

1st Annual "Learn a Lifetime Sport Day"

Screen Time Detox Challenge - Friday

Screen Time Detox Challenge - Thursday

Screen Time Detox Challenge - Wednesday

Link to 6 Negative Effects of Too Much Screen Time for Kids

Screen Time Detox Challenge

Hello Round Top Families!  The SIC hopes you are looking for ways to detox from your screen this week and checking the activity sheet that was sent home for ways to connect as a family.

Did you know?

The American Academy of Pediatrics found kids who spent two to four hours each day using digital devices outside of schoolwork were 23% more likely of "always or usually" not finishing their homework compared with children who spent less than two hours consuming digital media.

Research confirms screen time is hurting children's school performance by https://qz.com/816454/how-much-time-should-kids-use-smartphones-research-confirms-screen-time-and-video-games-hurt-childrens-school-performance/

Why not try something new?  After homework is finished play a game together or make dinner together?

Screen Detox challenge activity sheet entries are due Nov 19th!

Enchanted Forest Book Fair is Coming!!!

Heroes of the Hallways - November 15th @ 6:30pm

Nov 12th-16th is American Education Week!

In celebration of American Education Week, and in support of teacher advocacy and student success, RTE’s School Improvement Council (SIC) would like to invite students and their families to "Sharpen the Saw" by participating in activities designed to increase student engagement.

What? We are inviting all students and families to participate in our first “Screen Time Detox Challenge!” It is our hope that this challenge will foster meaningful conversations and connections in our community. 

Why? The American Pediatrics Association recommends prioritizing unplugged, unstructured playtime for children, and for parents to limit their screen time as well*. 

How? During American Education Week, we encourage your family to put away electronic devices to engage in fun activities together and discuss them afterwards. Completion of a written reflection by your student after the week of family activities will earn an entry in a drawing for a basket filled with family games. Only one entry per student, please. Have fun, have conversations, and submit your written reflection to your teacher for entry.

When? The Screen Detox Challenge begins Monday, November 12th. Entries are due by the following Monday, November 19th. Drawing for the grand prize will take place November 22nd.

Ideas: This can be done in a variety of ways: playing board games, cooking together, going on a walk/ /hike, etc. Anything that does not involve technology (t.v.'s, gaming devices, iPads, computers, cell phones, etc.).

Share! We would love to see your photos during the detox challenge. Please share with us on Twitter by tagging @RTEFlightStatus. 

Read More: "Media and Young Minds" Council on Communications and Media.

Canned Food Drive-Nov. 1-16

Honor a Veteran

History Channel Honors A Veteran

Breakfast With Buddies

Enchanted Book Fair-Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers are needed for the following:

Book Fair Setup
Grits for Grands
Kindergarten Previews
Class Shop times
Book Fair Breakdown

If you can help, please click the SignUpGenius link for dates and times:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0845A4AA2CABF85-round

November - December Arts Newsletter 2018

Richland 2 Film Festival

Each year, Richland Two provides a unique opportunity for students and district staff to share their story through video creation. We are excited to be in our 6th year and know this will be a bigger event this year. Take a look at the films students have created so far:

Want more information? Visit: http://r2filmfestival.blogspot.com

Students must complete the interest form and turn in permission slips to Jennifer McMackin, Technology Learning Coach by December 19th.

Good luck!

Nov 15th - Parent University

Please join us for our second Parent University on Thursday, November 15th at 6 PM.

Sessions:  

• 6:00-6:30  "Parent Involvement"                          Parent to Parent workshop              w/ Tinesella Ross (Media Center)
• 6:45-7:30  Watch Dog Parent Interest meeting                            w/ Dusty New & Wanda Holmstrom (Cafeteria)

Students are welcomed to attend. Dinner served at session #2. Please join us!