Richland 2 All Positions Recruitment Fair

PTO Meeting February 27

All parents are invited to join us for the February PTO meeting on Monday, February 27 at 6:00pm in the Media Center.

PTO/Pasta for Pennies Reminders

Thursday and Friday will be busy days at RTE!

Thursday, February 23 is Pajama Day! Wear your jammies and bring $1 to support our Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fundraiser.

Several things happening on Friday, February 24.....

The PTO is sponsoring a Bake Sale with all proceeds benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The bake sale will be in the afternoon car rider line. Bus riders and Boys & Girls Club students will have a chance to purchase treats inside near the bus dismissal area. All treats just 50 cents!!

Willing to provide treats for the Bake Sale? Sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0448a8ae2aa2f58-rtebake

Organizers will be collecting treats in morning car rider line, or please drop off in the front office by 12:00 noon on Friday.

Friday is also the last day for our Fridays in February Box Tops contest. Which class will be the Week 4 winner and owner of the Box Tops trophy and Barry the Box Tops Bear?? Send in your neatly clipped, unexpired Box Tops in a zip-top baggie or on a collection sheet. Make sure your child's teacher's name is marked so their class receives credit!

Pajama Day and Bake Sale-This Week

Let's Put Cancer to Bed!

Wear your pj's on Thursday

$1.00 per student

and...

2^nd ANNUAL BAKE SALE

  

When:  Friday, February 24, 2017

– At Dismissal

Where:  Car Rider Line–Bus Rider Hallway

ALL ITEMS WILL BE 50 cents

Proceeds to benefit:

Thank you for contributing to this great organization!

Reminder: Weather Make-Up Day February 20th

All Students will attend school on Monday, February 20th

due to

Inclement Weather Make Up Day

other Make-Up Days will be 

March 17th

April 17th

Reminder: Half Day Tomorrow

11:30 Dismissal

Breakfast and Lunch will be served

Boys & Girl's Club will be open

Please be sure to notify the front office of any 

Changes in Transportation

Stuck on Tucker-Feb. 16 (lunches)

Bring your  $

for

Stuck on Tucker

Thursday, February 16

Propeller Place Café-During all lunches

Each $1.00=a foot of tape

All proceeds support Pasta for Pennies benefitting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

 

Let’s stick Mrs. Tucker up (on the wall!)

Parent Writing Wall & Box Tops Contest Week 2 Winner

Parent Writing Wall

We invite all parents to reflect on "what makes RTE stand out from other schools" for our parent writing wall. PTO has a writing station set up in the Media Center, so next time you're in for lunch or volunteering please take a moment to give us your thoughts. Thank you to parent Caroline Powell for the following entry:

Round Top Elementary is not just my children’s school. It is the village that has committed itself to raising the next generation. It is the place where my children are loved, taught and empowered. They learn kindness and compassion from peers whose parents care as much about my children’s education and experiences as they do their own. They are empowered by the leadership and believe whole-heartedly that they can accomplish anything as long as they begin with the end in mind and put first things first. They are learning to be leaders – not just someone who tells others what to do, but a leader who knows that the best leadership comes from within, from knowing that one must seek first to understand, then to be understood.

Of course these future leaders need the knowledge and know how to be effective leaders, and that is where RTE really shines. The focus on reading comprehension begins early, solidifying this essential skill while encouraging an atmosphere that fosters a love of reading. The drive to help students develop math fluency is equally impressive. Helping kids to master math facts as part of immediate recall frees up their working memory to process more complex problems with greater ease and less frustration. The fun ways in which the teachers approach these lessons makes for an exciting school day as well.

Technology is seamlessly integrated into the entire curriculum. Our Media Specialist seeks out and applies for grants to broaden the students’ experiences. Last week while helping with the annual Ellis Island adventure for the 5^th graders, I got to “meet” the new 3-D printer and learn how the students have learned to use software to model and then print objects. Mrs. Symonds is creating future English professors and engineers!

Art integration in the curriculum is just as important to our family as well. This is the second year my daughter has been selected to the SC Elementary Honor Choir and I know this would have not been possible without RTE’s dedication to arts education and the guidance of Mrs. Silva. My children have learned how to play steel drums, learned our state dance, the shag, and have mastered art techniques. Through their arts classes and PE they have learned cooperation, confidence, and patience with themselves. They have learned how essential these skills are in contributing to a solid elementary education and their ability to “sharpen the saw.”

Outside of the core curriculum, RTE goes above and beyond to offer morning Fun Run, Club Days, and even school musical productions such as this year’s Peter Pan Jr. RTE hasn’t forgotten the parents’ education either. In order to make sure we understand the overall goals and education techniques, the teachers and administrators patiently explain these concepts at Parent University annually. My children already know how to keep an agenda, take notes for studying, and are encouraged to be responsible for their own time management. RTE is letting my kids enjoy their childhood while establishing a strong educational foundation and creating kind, self-sufficient future leaders. This village is the embodiment of Empower, Lead, Succeed and I couldn’t be more proud of our school!

Caroline Powell – Mom of Sidney, Jack and Kelvey and future Aviators Charlie and Allie

Box Tops Contest Week 2 Winner

And the Week 2 winner is.........................

Ms. Parks' & Ms. Johnson's Kindergarten Class!!!!

They submitted over $32 worth of Box Tops and will keep the Box Tops trophy and teddy bear for this week!

Who will win Week 3?? Send in your Box Tops this Friday, February 17!

Bus Driver Appreciation Week

Bus Driver

Appreciation Week

February 13-17th

Say “thank You”

to our

DRIVERS

“Part of the Spark”

In the Education of our students

Fridays in February Box Tops Contest

Remember to send your Box Tops in this Friday, February 10! The winning class* gets ownership of the Box Tops trophy and bear for the week! Will Ms. Simpson's 2nd grade class keep it for a another week?? Who knows?! So send your Box Tops in so your child's class can be victorious!

Please, Please, Please do the following when sending in Box Tops:

• NEATLY clip them around the dotted line
• Make sure they are NOT EXPIRED
• Put your child's name AND their teacher's name on the collection sheet or baggie

*Week 2's winning class will be announced on Monday, February 13

Save the Dates and Valentine's sales

Aviator Ball

Save the Date! 

Tickets will be on sale soon for RTE's annual Aviator Ball!

A special night for RTE girls only!

*Doors will open at 6:30 for pictures

RTE Presents Peter Pan, Jr 

Thursday, March 9 at 6:00pm

Richland Northeast High School Auditorium

Two of PTO's amazing volunteers, Holly Heckendorn and Linette Stephens, created this beautiful display of the Peter Pan, Jr cast! Thanks to all the volunteers who have been on campus lately creating bulletin boards, classroom door and hallway displays for our upcoming Palmetto's Finest visit and Leadership Day!

Valentine's Day items for sale

Valentine's Day items are on sale in the Media Center before and after school through February 14. Most items only 50 cents!  All proceeds benefit the Pasta for Pennies Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fundraiser.

LAST CALL 5th Grade Baby Ads!

If you would like to purchase a Baby Ad for your 5th Grade Student, please see the, attached, PDF Document. 

Click Here for Baby Ad Form:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p-9gs1Pv3_dhr0-Zs58pgsx4eKQos5C38khY_Ood4u0/edit?usp=sharing

Deadline for Baby Ads: February 10th - NO EXCEPTIONS!

There are two size options:

1/4 Page Ad $30 (1 Picture)

or

1/2 Page Ad $60 (Up to 2 Picture)

Payments can be made by 

Cash, Check or Online in Parent Portal 

Please turn in all forms to Ms Hill in the front office.

WaterStep Shoe Collection

RTE is collecting new or gently used athletic shoes
for an organization called WaterStep.

Access to water is one of the biggest problems that humanity faces. 1 in 10 people on the planet do not have access to safe water. More people die every year from diseases caused by unsafe water and poor sanitation than from armed conflict.
Children are the most vulnerable.
Donated shoes will support water projects in communities around the world, providing safe drinking water to someone that needs it.

Our goal is 1,500 pairs of shoes. Collection dates are Jan. 30- Feb. 17!

Navigating the NEW RSD2 Website

RSD2's NEW Website

RSD2 rolled out their new website just before Winter Break. 

The following link is a to a brief tour/tutorial that should answer some of the most commonly asked questions about the new site. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiXD0wXwcGg&feature=youtu.be

Also, to find FAQs - Click Explore->About Richland Two-->Frequently Asked Questions.

Safety Reminders

As we move into the Spring Semester,
please remember these safety procedures.

1. Students should NOT be dropped off BEFORE the 7:30 bell unless they are enrolled in Boys & Girls Club. Students should remain in cars until the 7:30 bell rings.
2. Parents should drop off in the car rider line. Students are not permitted to walk around the parking lot from parking spaces or walk un-escorted  across the walkways.
3. The front area of the drop off loop is for Boys & Girls Club drop off ONLY. Please do not bypass the car rider line and use that area to drop off or wait until the 7:30 bell rings.
4. Drop off is NOT permitted anywhere in the Bus Loop or by the Dumpster areas. This is a major safety issue and does not follow RTE procedures. 
5. Be on the lookout for children crossing in front of the atrium areas. We are all in a hurry to get to school in the morning but,
   SAFETY SHOULD ALWAYS COME FIRST!

Pasta for Pennies-Feb. 6-Feb. 24

Valentine's Day items are for sale in the media center through February 14 before and after school to support Pasta for Pennies.  Most items are 50 cents.

Our annual Pasta for Pennies campaign to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society kicks off Feb. 6.  Today, Mrs. Bradshaw, grandmother to the Powell children siblings Jack, Kelvey, and Sidney, presented on WING-TV to discuss her battle with lymphoma.  Mrs. Tucker's husband, Steve, also had a blood cancer called multiple myeloma.  These cancers have touched someone we all know and love.  Please send in your dollars and change to support this worthy cause. See the dates below for our special fundraisers during this campaign.  The classroom that raises the most overall money earns a pasta party from Olive Garden!

  

-Moustache Day on 02/07-All Day

-Ducktape Mrs.Tucker on 2/16-Lunch-Bring a $1.00 to stick her to the wall

-PJ Day on 02/23-Bring a $1.00 to wear your PJs

-Whipped Cream a Teacher (voting through 02/24/17)-Bring in change to vote for your favorite teacher to get creamed

-Extra Recess- the class from each grade level who brings in the most money in Week 2 gets extra recess

-Bake Sale 2/24-at dismissal-All items 50 cents

February Dates to Note from the PTO & Parent Writing Spotlight

February 3, 10, 17, 24     Fridays in February Box Tops Contests

Friday, February 24         Duty-free Lunch for Teachers 11am-1pm;                                          email Sally Friedman if you would like to                                           help monitor the lunchroom so teachers                                              may enjoy a lunch period off.

                                         PTO Bake Sale to benefit Student                                                      Council's Leukemia & Lymphoma                                                       Society fundraiser. Treats will be for sale                                            in afternoon car rider line. Bus                                                            riders will be given the opportunity to                                                purchase treats to take home shortly                                                    before dismissal. All treats just 50 cents                                            each!

Monday, February 27      PTO meeting in the Media Center at                                                   6:00pm

Ongoing in February       Our school-wide service project "Water                                              for Shoes" that is being lead by our                                                    2nd grade classes. Send in your used                                                  sneakers. Our school goal is 1,500 pair. 

Save the Date for these events in March! More info to come.....

Thursday, March 2: RTE Leadership Day; PTO Read-a-Thon fundraiser kicks off and runs through March 16.

Thursday, March 9: RTE spring musical performance of Peter Pan, Jr at Richland Northeast High School

Friday, March 24: RTE Aviator Ball for girls

Parent Writing Spotlight

In preparation for our second site visit for the Palmetto's Finest Award, Round Top will be spotlighting parent writing on one of the hallway displays. We invite parents to stop by the Media Center and share your thoughts on "What sets Round Top apart from other schools?" The PTO has a writing station set up in the Media Center. For inspiration, here is a sample submitted by a parent:

What sets RTE apart from other schools?

Our Volunteers! Volunteers at RTE put in tireless efforts in organizing and helping with many programs at our school - over 4,000 hours per school year! The generosity of their time and talent is evident throughout our school.  Their dedication to improving the educational and school experience for all students, faculty, and staff is seen every day! Our volunteers are passionate about creating an environment that enables successful, positive experiences for all.

Our volunteers are Box Tops counters, Spirit Night planners, tutors, Field & Art Day station leaders, duty-free supervisors, guest readers, celebration organizers, photographers, snack makers, decorators, fund-raisers, book fair cashiers… With all Round Top offers, our volunteers can contribute any time of day, on or off-campus. When you are at RTE you will always spot a parent or community volunteer!

As you walk the halls at Round Top Elementary, you will see many things that make RTE an exceptional school where all students succeed.  Our volunteers are one of the cornerstones.  It takes a village to raise a child, and at RTE our volunteers are part of that village.

Proud RTE Volunteer,

Cathy Lacey