Boosterthon is ONLY 4 days away!

Only 4 days left until our BOOSTERTHON FUN RUN kicks off!  We are so excited for our students to learn about this year’s character theme . . . BIG WORLD RECESS!  It’s a global fitness theme all about playing with character. Students will learn from REAL kid-athletes from other cultures. Check out the sports and countries your student will be exploring.

Learn more about the BIG WORLD RECESS here...

Boosterthon Fun Run Kicks off in just 5 days!

The Boosterthon Fun Run is kicking off in just 5 days! It’s a 2-week program that starts with a Pep Rally and ends with the big Fun Run event. We are raising funds for Round Top and need your help! To learn more about Boosterthon, visit www.boosterthon.com.

Engineering For Kids!

Lego Robotics

New Fall Classes 

Starting October 8th

Register Now

Boosterthon Fun Run Coming Soon!

This year’s main fundraiser is the Boosterthon Fun Run! It’ll be a 9-day program where we kick off with a Pep Rally on Monday, October 5th, families will have time to get pledges for every lap your student runs, and then we’ll celebrate at the Fun Run on Thursday, October 15th.  

With our big goal to raise funds for Round Top, we asked the Fun Run experts at Boosterthon to power our Fun Run and make it more profitable, easier, and fun. Students will also experience an amazing character theme,Big World Recess! It’s a global fitness theme all about playing with character. Donations will go toward Round Top and to the entire 9-day experience. So please help our school by reaching out to sponsors. Also, all families are invited to come out and cheer on your student at the Fun Run! Thank you for your support!

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SIC Elections Start Today!

Please take a moment to VOTE for your next RTE School Improvement Council Members. Deadline: October 2nd at 12:00 noon.

PTO Thanks You for Supporting Boys' Night Out!

Check out this Flipagram shared by Kimberly Murphy (parent of Nathan Murphy). You may see your son in a picture or video!

Child Development Parent Workshop Oct. 1st

Join our Parent Educator, Liz Sakarcan, to learn more about "Becoming Brain Smart!" 

Child Development parents will learn how the brain receives information and reacts to it , which is so helpful in understanding behavior, getting cooperation and fostering optimal learning. People, kids and adults alike, do our best when we are calm, emotionally safe, encouraged and nurtured. This parent meeting gives great tips and info to parents on a child's social emotional well being and giving relief to parents, based on brain science as outlined by Dr. Becky Bailey,'s Conscious Discipline, Loving Guidance framework."   

This Child Development Parent Workshop will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 6:00 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room. See you there!

Cub Scouts Fall Cuboree September 25th-27th!

Come one, come all! 

Step right up and have a ball!

Read more about the 

Cub Scouts Fall Cuboree!

@ Your Library

Got Library Card=Free Treat

Richland Two and Richland Library have partnered to ensure that every student has a library card to their local public library.  Every student who has an active library card with Richland Library will receive a treat at lunch on October 9.  Parents will be surveyed about their student's library card during Parent Conference Day on September 24.  Parents who can't attend Parent Conference Day may access the survey at the link below.  Survey link:
http://goo.gl/forms/XmT8PJHjh1

PTO Clearance Sale!

During Parent/Teacher conferences, September 24th, the PTO will have a table set up selling older spirit wear at discounted prices! Come and get it while supplies last!

• Long sleeve shirts/ sweatshirts - $12 
• Short sleeve shirts - $8 
• RTE 10th Anniversary shirts - $5
• Ace Bears - $12 
• Magnets - $5

Attendance Matters: Update #3

Here is your Attendance Update for the week of 9/14/15-9/18/15:

• 22 days of school completed
• 43 students absent
• 35 students Tardy to school (not seated in class by 8:10 AM)
• 41 early dismissal (leaving before 2:15 PM)

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!

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.
• 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.
• Do not drop off before seeing an adult on duty at 7:30 AM. 

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!

STEM magazine

Check out this magazine link.  It is  an awesome on-line magazine we have subscribed to again this year.  Every month I find super interesting articles.  This month I would like to draw your attention to four in particular that support our mission & vision here at RTE:

How the Brain Works

Math, Music & Movement

Every Career is STEM

Fear!

The last article is especially interesting as we find many students at RTE carry a significant amount of  anxiety to succeed.  It is vital that we equip our children with the necessary skills to handle stressful situations.  Our Lifelong Guidelines, LIFESKILLS and 7 Habits are all important tools for navigating the stress that comes with the internal and external expectations we face each day.  

I'd love to hear your feedback on any or all of the articles.  enJOY!

Attendance Matters Celebration: We Did It!

Zero students arrived tardy to school today!

You read it right - zero...zip...zilch!

School Improvement Council's challenge to families:

How many days in a row can we continue to have 0 tardies? 

Attendance Matters at RTE! Update #2:

Here is your Attendance Update for the week of 9/8/15 through 9/11/15:

• 17 days of school completed
• 26 students Tardy to school (not seated in class by 8:10 AM)
• 25 students signed out for Early Dismissal (leaving before 2:15 PM)
• 43 students Absent 

While these numbers have slightly decreased since last week, we hope to see these numbers drop even lower! Consider this...

Imagine what your day would be like if you arrived at work late? Would starting off schedule cause you to "get behind" in your daily routine?  The First 30 minutes of school may be the most important time of the school day for students too!  From 8:00 AM until 8:30 AM, students are doing the following each day:

• unpacking book bags
• returning homework and signed papers/ letters from home
• writing down assignments for the day in their agenda books
• organizing their materials for the day, such as sharpening pencils
• ordering lunch for the day
• having their attendance recorded by their teacher
• tracking their personal attendance on their data sheet
• starting morning work
• and more!

RTE opens its doors to students beginning at 7:30 AM every day. The first bell rings at 8:00 AM, and the tardy bell rings at 8:10 AM. We encourage all students to be in their homeroom class by 8:00 AM so that they can start their First 30 minutes of the day the right way! Remember - students who Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

RTE supports Westwood's MJ Mickens

On Friday, September 11th, we are asking all students, parents, faculty and staff, of RTE to join the 

Blythewood Community in wearing red/black to show support for Westwood football player, MJ 

Mickens.  MJ was injured last week in the game against Clover. RTE is pulling for you, MJ!

 # TeamRTE

# TeamTwo

#OneWood

Attendance Matters at RTE! Update #1

Here is your Attendance Update for the week of 8/31/15 through 9/4/2015:

• 13 days of school completed
• 31 students Tardy to school (not in class by 8:10 AM)
• 68 students signed out for Early Dismissal (signed out before 2:15 PM)
• 27 of the 68 Early Dismissals were for Friday alone!
• 52 students Absent

While we understand that some absences, late arrivals and early dismissals are unavoidable, it is important that we avoid these situations as much as possible. Here are some tips to help ensure your child has good attendance all year long:

1. Align doctor's appointments and family vacations with the school calendar. Avoid extended vacations that require your child to miss school.
2. Schedule a regular bedtime and morning routine. Young children need 9-11 hours of sleep. Older children need 8.5 to 9.5 hours of sleep.
3. No cell phones, video games, and computers at least 30 minutes before going to bed.
4. Pack lunches and pick out clothes the night before.
5. Most importantly, be the example for your child. Show them that you value good school attendance and that you won't allow anyone to miss school unless they are truly sick.

Stay tuned for our next Attendance Matters update!

Mother/Son Night at HiWire - Sept 24th!

Moms, grandmothers, aunts, or special adult bring your RTE son to a special night of bonding, fun, and jumping with fellow RTE boys!  A special rate of $10/person will help our boys enjoy an hour of excitement from 6:30-7:30 pm on Thursday, September 24th.  Come early to sign in and complete your waiver so you can be ready to jump at 6:30 PM.  Pay now and we will check you in at the door.  We are looking forward to seeing lots of RTE boys having fun at Hi Wire.  Please join in the fun!!!!

• You must pay in advance to receive this special RTE rate of $10.
• Any adult that wants to jump must purchase a ticket also.
• Please download and complete the required HiWire Waiver Form. Bring the completed form with you to save time.
• Note: to the nature of the event, no refunds can be given. 
• Prepaid ticket sales END Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015 at 5:00 pm!

Register today on Eventbrite!

Richland Public Library and Richland School District Two Team Up 

for Library Card Campaign

Does your student have a public library card?  All students in Richland Two are receiving a free library card from RPL.  Each card needs to be activitated with a parent or guardian either online or in person at any RPL branch.  This card will replace any library card your student currently has.  RPL offers a variety of services through their library card and website including:  homework help, FreeGal music downloads, ebooks, foreign language lessons, etc.  As a bonus, RPL is offering library fine forgiveness to any student who brings their library card into a branch and requests it.    

Carolina or Clemson? Read and Win Free Tickets!

Whichever team your family cheers for this football season, students are invited to participate in the Read Your Way to the Big Game 6 Book Challenge!  Students will complete the Carolina/Clemson Reading Log.  Every student who reads at least 6 books that are appropriate for them, lists them on their reading log, and returns the completed log to school 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.   Reading logs and bookmarks come home next week.  Remember: read 6!

Game On !!!!!

Ava Ramirez and Samantha Heckendorn from Ms. Timmerman's class 

showing their Spirit on Game Day.

RTE Stands Against Bullying!

For the next three weeks during classroom guidance our students in Kindergarten through 5th grade will be learning about our district policies and school procedures regarding bullying.

Students will learn about bullying behaviors as well as the different types of bullying (Emotional, Relational, Cyber, and Physical.)

Students will learn that they should report bullying to the nearest adult at school right away and not to wait.  They will understand the difference between being a tattletale and being a reporter.  A reporter keeps everyone safe.

District policies, school procedures, and our Steps to Respect curriculum enable us to be proactive about bullying and keep all of our RTE students safe! 

RTE Stands Against Bullying!  GO TEAM!

Fun Run Starts Next Week!

Monday, Wednesday & Friday

7:30-7:50 am  for K-2nd

Tuesday & Thursday

7:30-7:50 am for 3-5th