MAP Testing Sept 8th & 13th

Attention, Parents!

All 2nd through 5th grade students will participate in MAP Testing on Sept 8th (Reading) and 13th (Math). 

Tips to help your student do their personal best:

1. If possible, avoid scheduling appointments that will conflict with these dates.
2. Make sure they get plenty of sleep the night before.
3. Serve a healthy breakfast in the morning.
4. Arrive at school on time. Instruction begins at 8:00 AM.

RTE teachers thank you in advance for your support on these very important dates!

Parent University Sept. 20th

Q.
Would you like to know more about how to help support your child's learning? 

Need homework strategies? 

Want to know what that AVID acronym is all about? 

Interested in ideas for how you can model the 7 Habits at home?
Just want to talk with other parents about their school experience?

A.

Join the PARENT UNIVERSITY Class of 2016 

on Tuesday, September 20th! 

You're invited to attend this "mini-conference," which will feature RTE teachers 
as presenters, along with other guest speakers. 

Session Highlights (with more to come!):

"Bye, Bye Study Guides!" Mary Kay Herrera
Learn how to help your child study using note-taking strategies.

"Relieve Your Stress!" Dawn Ray
Teaching your student how to keep their binder organized on their own - all year long!

"Can We Talk?" Faith Kendall
Developing your child's inquiry skills through conversations.

"See it, Say it, Do it!" Betsy Hunter
Learning strategies that work for your child's learning style.

"The Parent's Literacy PLAYbook" Talana Palmer

Games you can play at home that build vocabulary to reinforce literacy development. 

"Stop, Think, and Learn" Will Moody
Teaching self-regulation strategies to reduce impulsivity and increase personal
best effort each day.

BONUS: Visit the Scholastic Book Fair from 5-7 PM!

Please note: this event is not intended for students, and child care/ supervision will not be provided. Sessions and topics are designed to engage parents in discussions about strategies for supporting learning. To ensure the adult attendees can speak openly about session topics, we respectfully request adherence to this event format.

R.S.V.P. Here!

Spirit Wear Sale Continues & PTO Volunteer Breakfast

Spirit Wear Sale Continues through September 16!

The ONLY spirit wear sale of the year continues through September 16! Visit our online store at http://store.strictlyt.com/RTE or download the order form to send in with cash/check payable to RTE PTO.

PTO Volunteer Breakfast

All Homeroom Parents and anyone who would like to volunteer this year at RTE should plan on attending the volunteer breakfast on Thursday, September 8 at 8:00 AM in the cafeteria. A yummy breakfast from Bojangles will be provided by the PTO! Check the PTO Facebook page and your email for more information from Volunteer Coordinator, Holly Heckendorn.

RTE loves read alouds!

I sure am enjoying being the Reading Coach at RTE. For the last two weeks, I have had the opportunity to go into many classrooms and share a read aloud. This book, Big Al, is one of my favorites. As we read, we made connections to the events in the book and shared our own feelings about making new friends. We also talked about the story elements including; characters, setting, problem, and theme. The start of the school year can be hard, but Big Al reminded us that we can all be friends when we accept one another. Enjoy some of my reactions to a few of the classes that I read to. Until next time...KEEP READING! 

What books are you reading at home? Please share with us so we can check them out at the library, or purchase them at our upcoming Book Fair! 

Child Development - Ms. Cromer's Class

This was a great group to read to. So many of them related to story to "Finding Dory!" Connections to our reading is always great.

Kindergarten - Ms. Novack's Class - 

Boy, did they have connections to the story. I loved that they wanted to share how many friends they made just like Big Al! Thank you!

First Grade - Ms. Cleckley's Class 

These kids sure do know a lot about fish. I appreciate them sharing and doing a great job answering questions. The predictions they made were right on target.

Second Grade - Ms. Paschoal's Class

Whew… I was out of breath from all the fun in this room today! These students were great about showing their active listening especially after the wiggle break. Great connections - thank you!

Third Grade - Ms. Sanders' Class

Wow, what a fun group of kids. They made that read aloud so enJOYable for me even after the 100th time :) I can’t wait to visit again! Your class rocks!

Fourth Grade - Ms. Pendarvis' Class

This was the very first class that I read to at RTE. Thank you for letting me share with you kids. You guys were great listeners!

~~~Ms. Palmer

Book Fair Volunteers Needed

Book Fair volunteers needed September 15-16 for class preview days and September 19-21 for class shopping days. Sign up for a shift at http://signup.com/go/oRKFgw

RTE Club Deadline

Friday, 9/2/16

All club forms are due this Friday by dismissal.  Club forms will be distributed to students through 9/1. RTE clubs include the following:

• Airmail-Grades 2-3 provide our school mail service (Wed. 7:30am)
• BB&B (Brown Bags & Books)-Grades 3-5 book club (Wed. lunch)
• Peter Pan Co-Grades 2-5 Musical Production (Tues./Wed. 3-4pm)-Audition required
• PB&J (Parents, Books, & Jrs.)-All grades 1/mth w/adult-6:00pm
• Reader’s Challenge-Grades 3-5 Competitive book club (Mon lunch)
• Safety Patrol-Grades 3-5 Help with school safety (as scheduled)
• Student Council-Grades 3-5 Service learning group (Thurs. 3-4p)-Essay required
• WING-TV-Grades 4-5 Morning news show production (7:45am T/Th or M/W/F)-Video audition required

PTO Events for September

Mark Your Calendars!

September is shaping up to be a busy month for the

PTO! Here are the dates to note:

9/1 & 9/2 – “Early Bird” Spirit Wear Delivered

9/8 – Volunteer Breakfast ~ 8 AM at RTE Cafeteria 

9/13 – Tickets go on sale for RTE Boys Night at Hi-Wire (Sandhills). 

An Eventbrite link to purchase tickets will be posted on the RTE PTO

FB page and on the Round Top Review Blog (tix sale ends 9/28).

9/15 – RTE Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A (Killian’s Crossing) 5:00 – 8:00 PM

9/16 – Spirit Wear Sale Ends ~ Reminder that this is the only

RTE clothing sale of the year

9/17 – Saturday Book Fair Shopping 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

9/19 – 9/21 – Class Shop Times for Book Fair*

9/22 – Early Release Staff Treats provided by volunteers

9/26 – PTO Meeting #2 ~ 6:00 PM at RTE Media Center

9/29 – Boys Night at Hi-Wire (Sandhills) - 3 jump times: 6:00 -7:00, 

6:30-7:30 or 7:00- 8:00 PM

9/30 – Duty Free Lunch Coverage 5th grade parents primary volunteers

*Book Fair Parent Volunteers are needed. Please sign up

 at: http://signup.com/go/oRKFgw

Student Information Cards

Your child will be bringing home a very important card today.  Please take a moment to verify the information that has been pre-printed.  This card also provides a place for you to list Authorized Adults to Pick-Up / Sign-Out your child from school.  This card should be returned to school on Monday, August 29, 2016.

Reminder: Picture Day Tomorrow!

SAY CHEESE!!! 

Reminder: Picture Day is tomorrow

August 26th!

Picture Proofs will be sent hone at a later date. 

You can select your picture proofs at that time. 

PTO Volunteer Checklist and Summer Box Tops contest reminder

RTE Loves Our Volunteers!

Print the  PTO Volunteer Checklist if you have not already received one and send in with your child.

Summer Box Tops & Labels for Education Contest

Last chance to be eligible for class and individual prizes for the PTO Summer Box Tops & Labels for Education contest! Send in your Box Tops and Labels by Friday, August 26. Please use a Box Tops collection sheet or separate ziptop baggies for Box Tops and Labels. Make sure your child's name and homeroom teacher's name is noted.

Responsible Use Policy Agreement

The Responsible Use Policy Agreement is a part of the New Student (Online) Registration or the Returning Student Annual Registration Update and Verification.  If you have been contacted by your child's homeroom teacher concerning this agreement not being signed, please contact Shirley Mastromichalis by email at smastrom@richland2.org.

Spirit Wear Sale Continues

Remember only 1 sale this year!

Order your spirit wear for the 2016-17 school year from http://store.strictlyt.com/RTE/Products or download the order form and send it in with your child along with cash/check payable to RTE PTO. Two logo options, choose from short sleeved, long sleeved, tie-dye and hoodie options! Orders delivered by early October. Email rtepto@gmail.com with any questions.

Have you been saving your Box Tops and Labels for Education all summer? Make sure to turn them in by this Friday, August 26 to help your class win the Summer Box Tops/Labels for Education Challenge! Prizes for the winning classes and top individual collectors!

And remember you can bring in Box Tops, Labels for Education and pop tops every Friday to be featured as a Caring Aviator on WING-TV!

*Box Tops and Labels for Education should be in a ziptop baggie with your child's name and teacher name printed on it. Box Tops collection sheets can be printed from http://www.boxtops4education.com/about/collection-sheets. Pop tops are a school-wide service project benefiting the Ronald McDonald house. Please place pop tops in a ziptop bag.*

All parents are invited to the first PTO meeting of the year on Monday, August 22 at 6:00 pm in the Media Center. Can't make it but want to stay up-to-date on PTO happenings......

And make note of PTO's Fall Schedule of Events.....

*Please note that the PTO no longer maintains a separate website as was noted in the white back-to-school folder that came home with your student last week*

RTE Clubs and Activities

Round Top Club/Activity Offerings

RTE offers several types of clubs and activities for students to experience.  It’s easy to get confused, as there are so many offerings. Here is a breakdown:

1   After School Activities-Paid activities offered by outside vendors providing karate, golf, dance, art, sports, science, etc.

     Leader in Me Clubs-School-wide clubs offered during the school day 7 times per year.  Each student will self-select a club in which to participate.  Kindergarten students will participate in a rotation of mini-clubs. 

    Teacher Sponsored Clubs-Several of our teachers sponsor clubs that typically meet before or after school.  There are currently 8 teacher sponsored club offerings.  Students in grades 2-5 were offered a club fulfillment sheet so they could select the clubs in which they are most interested, 2-3 max.  This fulfillment form is due to the media center no later than 9/1 so individual club forms can be returned to the student’s homeroom. The individual club form deadline is 9/2.  All forms need to be returned to the media center.  No late forms will be accepted. 

·        Airmail-Grades 2-3 provide our school mail service (Wed. 7:30am)

·        BB&B (Brown Bags & Books)-Grades 3-5 book club (Wed. lunch)

·        Peter Pan Co-Grades 2-5 Musical Production (Tues./Wed. 3-4pm)

·        PB&J (Parents, Books, & Jrs.) All grades 1/mth w/adult-6:00pm

·        Reader’s Challenge-Grades 3-5 Competitive book club (Mon lunch)

·        Safety Patrol-Grades 3-5 Help with school safety (as scheduled  before/after school)

·        Student Council-Grades 3-5 Service learning group (Thurs. 3-4p)

·        WING-TV-Grades 4-5 Morning news show production (7:45am T/Th or  M/W/F)

Important Information is in the First Day Folder!

Please check your child's white "first day folder" for three important pieces of information.  The Richland 2 handbook acknowledgement form must be signed and returned by September 9, 2016.  Follow the instructions in the letter to access and read the 2016-2017 Back-2-School Handbook on the district website.  The handbook outlines district policies and procedures.  On the back side of the handbook acknowledgement form is some important information about our school lunch program.

Also, please review the information from Strawbridge Studios about our fall picture day -- Friday, August 26, 2016.  Thank you for your support and we look forward to making the 2016-2017 school year our BEST yet!

Great news! PTO is extending our "Early Bird" spirit wear ordering. Place your order NOW to receive delivery in early September. http://store.strictlyt.com/RTE/Products

We'll accept orders through September 16, but items won't be delivered until early October. So take advantage of this extension!

Back to School Bash - August 15 at 5:00!

We're looking forward to seeing you at our second annual Back to School Bash on Monday, August 15 at 5:00 pm.  If you have not already registered for the event, use the first link listed below.  For comprehensive information about the event, click the second link.

Click HERE to Register

Click HERE for Comprehensive Information

Back to School with RTE PTO!!

RTE's PTO Board has been busy all summer planning another fun and successful year, and we can't wait to see everyone on Monday, August 15 at Round Top's Back to School Bash! Here's a checklist to help you make the most of your time on Monday...

• Stop by one of the PTO's tables--we'll be set up at the K/1-2 hallway intersection and the 3-4/5 hallway intersection. We'll have Ace Bears and RTE car magnets for sale and a LIMITED SUPPLY of NEW spirit wear designs for sale! We can accept cash/check only.
• You can also use computers in the Media Center to order NEW spirit wear designs from our online store. Credit/debit cards accepted. Spirit wear orders placed at the Back to School Bash will be delivered in early September! (all other orders will be received by early October)
• Be sure to find the PTO sign-up sheets in your child's classroom! Sign up to be a Homeroom Parent or to help with classroom events.
• Don't forget to bring a canned good/non-perishable food item for donation to Harvest Hope Food Bank. PTO will have collection bins set up.

       New RTE Spirit Wear       

Note important changes for RTE's Spirit Wear Sale this year! We will only have one sale this year from August 15-September 16 through our online store! We've got 2 new designs featured on short and long sleeved T's and a hoodie option. Limited inventory for sale at the Back to School Bash (cash/check only) or order online that night in the Media Center for early September delivery. Remaining orders will be delivered early October.    

Bus Transportation

Is your student going to ride the bus to and/or from school daily? 

Will your child ride the bus home on specific days of the week? 

Will your child only need to ride the bus 'as needed?' 

If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, 

you must register your student to ride the bus. 

Directions:

Step 1: Find your child's Bus Route

Step 2: Complete Bus Registration Form 

Step 3: Return forms to school at the Back to School Bash on August 15th, or on the first day of school August 17th.

Returning drivers for the 2016-17 school year are: 

Bus 66 - Ms. Twanna Newton

Bus 70 - Mrs. Jeannie Sharpe

Bus 72 - Mr. Joshua Thompson

Be sure to say hello and thank your child's bus driver for safely transporting our children to and from school each day!