Reminders from the PTO...

Boosterthon pledge money is due this Wednesday, Dec. 2nd

Volunteers are still needed for the Book Fair:
Sign up for Fall Book Fair (http://vols.pt/SubLmp) on @VolunteerSpot today!

PTO's Newsletter - Fall 2015 Editon

5th Grade Parents: Middle School Magnet Programs

Richland School District Two offers various middle school magnet programs across the district.  If you are interested in hearing more about these programs for your rising 6th grader we encourage you to attend the Magnet Fair!

Date: December 1, 2015

Location: Spring Valley High School

Time: 6:30 PM

The Boosterthon was a huge success!

Thanks for making the 2015 Boosterthon Fun Run a huge 

success!  Here are our final stats!  Awesome job Aviators!

States: 50

Countries: 48

Registration: 95%

Participation: 82%

33 pairs of shoes donated

Top classes:

Kindergarten: Timmerman ($72 pledge per lap)

1st grade: Creech ($59 pledge per lap)

2nd grade: Ray ($65 pledge per lap)

3rd grade: Beacham ($63 pledge per lap)

4th grade: High ($75 pledge per lap)

5th grade: Lindsey ($49 pledge per lap)

Pledge collection due date: Tuesday, November 24th 

Our goal is to collect 100% of pledges at this time. And to to make this fun for all, Mrs. Tucker has added a new challenge! If RTE collects 100% of our pledges, she will do something else--- the students will get to vote and decide from a menu of choices! There will be a school-wide survey after Thanksgiving!

Pajama Party Read-In-Nov. 24

We have a Pajama Party Read-In on Tuesday, November 24.  Students are invited to wear their pajamas (w/shoes), participate in a variety of reading themed activities, and do a Book Swap. Students may bring in up to 10 gently used children's book which they can swap for other gently used books.  Picture books for picture books and chapter books for chapter books.

Book Fair is Coming to the Media Center!

Book Fair arrives the week after Thanksgiving.  Students will preview the fair either Dec. 3 or 4th. Flyers will be sent home that day. Saturday Shop is 10-2pm on Dec. 5.  Classes will shop either Mon, Tues, and Wed, Dec. 7-9. We're excited to offer a tax-free book fair during the holiday shopping season!  

We still need volunteers to help at the fair. (http://vols.pt/SubLmp)

Tomorrow is the Boosterthon FUN RUN!

• We have pledges from 50 States and 42 Countries!  WOW!

• 25 pairs of shoes have been donated & shipped

• Wear your "Being There" shirt tomorrow

• PTO would love to have 100% of the school registered...

Go to www.funrun.com (RTE's code is 492398)

• Popsicle Celebration recipients of 100% (so far): 

Timmerman, Paschoal, Steedly, Johnson, Lindsey, Neal, Novack and Sanders

News from Boosterthon

• 427 RTE students are registered (74%) 

• We only need 1 state (South Dakota) and we will have donations from the entire U.S.

 • We have 42 countries

• 18 pairs of shoes have been donated and shipped

Pictured: Aundreus Basnight from Ms. Pendarvis' class 

More about Boosterthon...

• 58% of the students are registered

• 7 pairs of shoes have been shipped because of RTE's pledges

• New states: Alaska, Arkansas, Massachusetts, Montana and Washington 

• New countries: Canada, France, India, Lebanon, Mexico, United Kingdom, 

Palestinian territory  

• Congrats to Mrs. Lindsey's class for winning the Daily Donut again!

Boosterthon Fun Run: Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Kindergarten & First Grade                                   8:30 am

Second Grade & Third Grade                                  9:45 am

Fourth Grade & Fifth Grade                                   11:00 am

  

Boosterthon Huddles take place on November 10, 12, 13, 16 and 17.  Huddle times are: 

Kindergarten:       10:00-10:20

First Grade:          12:35-12:55

Second Grade:      1:25-1:45

Third Grade:         2:00-2:20

Fourth Grade:       2:25-2:45

Fifth Grade:          8:30-8:50

Grits for Grands Event on November 24th

Tuesday, November 24 • 7:15am in the RTE Cafeteria

RTE students are invited to enjoy breakfast with their grandparents 

or another special adult!

This is a FREE event sponsored by the RTE PTO.

Overflow parking is available next door on the Blythewood Presbyterian Church property.

What's new with Boosterthon today?

• 48% of the students are registered!

• 28 Total States
 New states from day 3: Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia!

• 15 Total Countries 
 New countries from day 3: Argentina, China, French Guiana, Israel, Jamaica, Korea, South Korea & United Arab Emirates!

• Ms. Lindsey's class won the daily Donut!

Boosterthon Update: 23 States & 8 Countries

Pictured left to right: Lucy, Jack, Evan, Kendall, Ava, Kate and Calla 

States: Oklahoma, Alabama, Maryland, New York, Illinois, Utah, Connecticut, Colorado, 

North Carolina, Georgia, California, Delaware 

Countries: Philippines, Ethiopia, Kuwait, Germany, Haiti, Spain, Chad

Boosterthon's 5th grade daily trophy "The Big Donut" went to...

Mrs. Neal's class for the top class of pledges!

Boosterthon At-A-Glance

Boosterthon is HERE!

We already have sponsors from 11 states!

Left to Right: Mikey, Lauren, Samantha, Aiden, Everett, Lauren & Nathan

Boosterthon Kicks off 11/9

Our fourth annual Boosterthon kicks off this Monday, 11/9/15. Our original dates were impacted by the tragic flood that struck our community on 10/4.  Our PTO and SIC worked closely with Administration and the Boosterthon corporation to decide if moving forward was the best decision.  I am very proud to announce that the RTE PTO has decided to donate 50% of the profits collected for flood relief for two Richland One schools that were negatively impacted by the flood: Bradley Elementary and South Kibourne Elementary.  Boosterthon is also assisting with flood relief as you will read in the attached letter.

Please come join us for a fun filled Pep Rally this Monday:

• 1:20 for our K-2 students
• 2:00 for our 3- 5 students

The FUN RUN will be Wed., 11/18 @ the following times:

• Fifth grade - 8:30 - 8:50
• Kindergarten: 10:00 - 10:20
• First Grade: 12:35 - 12:55
• Third grade: 2:00 - 2:20
• Fourth grade: 2:25 - 2:45

Let's start working on those pledges again!  Our goal is 50 states and more than 30 countries again! Together, we can do it!  #GAME ON!

The Veterans Wall is finished! 

Thanks so much to all of the volunteers that helped. 

Nicole Schuldes, Director, (in center) did a super job coordinating this project!

Join us for the Veteran's Day Celebration on Nov. 11th at 1:30pm.  

Carolina or Clemson? Read and Win Free Tickets!

Reminder: Read Your Way to the Big Game 6 Book Challenge!  ends November 9.  Every student who reads at least 6 books that are appropriate for them, lists them on their Carolina/Clemson 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.  Get those reading logs in this week!  

Strawbridge Studios will return this Wednesday November 4th.

Their photographer plans to be at our school to photograph any absentees,

 plus anyone who wants a retake. 

SMILE !