Our first full week is now completed. Getting back into the daily routines is not easy for our students or adults. I am confident we are all anxious to have an extra day of rest this weekend.
Many of us are super excited about the return of college football, too! While Gamecocks fans are disappointed about their first loss there are many lessons to be learned from sports, win or lose. This morning on WING TV, I spoke about the many LIFESKILLS used on sports fields, such as courage, effort and perseverance.
On Wed. of this week I recorded a Connect-Ed phone /email message to send to our parent data base with several reminders of upcoming events. Please be sure to check the calendar on this blog.
Below is the information on the Smart Snack legislation I mentioned and how it will be impact RTE.
We look forward to seeing all parents here for Orientation on Thursday, 9/4 at 6:00. A second session begins at 6:45 for families with students in more than one grade level.
Smart Snacks in Schools Legislation
As you may have heard, Smart Snacks in Schools federal legislation was enacted on July 1, 2014. This legislation significantly impacts how we are able to offer “snacks” in schools.
As we work to educate ourselves and understand what is within the acceptable guidelines of the legislation we want to ensure that our actions do not jeopardize federal funding for Richland School District Two.
Therefore, Round Top Elementary, along with several sister schools, will no longer allow food items (“snacks”) to be sent to school for birthday celebrations.
RTE will continue to celebrate student birthdays’ with an announcement of their name and photo on WING TV, our morning news show. Additionally, students will be recognized during grade level community time.
Below are a few suggestions for other ways you may want to celebrate your child’s birthday at school:
· Lunch with your child (You may bring a special treat for your child only.)
· Play/facilitate a game with your child’s class during recess
· Read a book to your child’s class
The new legislation does allow us to have homeroom celebrations, hosted by the teacher, outside of times scheduled for lunch or breakfast. As has been our practice for many years we will continue to host two class celebrations annually: before winter break and at the end of the year.
We thank you in advance for your support as we all learn more!
