STEM for Kids Enrolling Now!

Does your Aviator want to learn more about:

• Robotics,
• Animation,
• Computer Programming,
• Game Making,
• Engineering, or
• Artificial Intelligence?

STEM for Kids is enrolling now!
Read more to get $40 off!

iSMILE Customer Service Initiative

Richland School District Two will unveil a new customer service initiative called iSMILE after the winter break. Please view the video below to find out more. Enjoy!

Click here 

 

Bennett Named Finalist

Congratulations to

Round Top Elementary’s

Assistant Principal Clarissa Bennett

named finalist for the S.C. Association of School Administrators

assistant principal of the year!

  

Clarissa Bennett named finalist

Student Council Visits The Haven

Each December, our Student Council members visit The Haven, a residential dementia and Alzheimer's facility, in the Summit. We visit and share holiday songs, trivia, cookies and presents.  While we're there for the residents, I believe the real gift is what our students receive in return.  Smiles, hugs, laughter and sincere appreciation were enjoyed by all!

CiCi's Night-Dec. 12

Final Shop Day-Book Fair-Wednesday, Dec. 4

These classes shop on Wednesday morning. Wednesday is also Open Shop for any student who did not have the chance to shop on Monday or Tuesday. We're open from 7:30am-11:30am.

Book Fair SHOP Wednesday, Dec. 4

8:30-9:00am-Beacham

9:00-9:30am-Stone

9:30-10:00am-Armstrong

10:00-10:30am-Shaver

10:30-11:00am-Marsha

Tuesday-Book Fair Shop-Dec. 3

Book Fair SHOP Tuesday, Dec. 3

8:30-9:00am-Pendarvis

9:00-9:30am-High

9:30-10:00am-Novack

10:00-10:30am-Cleckley

10:30-11:00am-Pachoal

12:00-12:30pm-Sonatore

12:30-1:00pm-Johnson

1:00-1:30pm-Herrera

1:30-2:00pm-Timmerman

2:00-2:30pm-Neal

2:30-2:50pm-Bennett

Monday-December 2-Class Shops

The following classes shop the book fair on Monday, December 2.  You can send cash, check, card, or set up an ewallet account for your student at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/parent-how-it-works.html?fairID=4351985.

-Cindy Williams

-Ray

-Kendall

-Parks

-Kish

-Sanders

-Steedly

-Frierson

-Lindsey

-Hunter

-Cat Williams

Grand Shopping @ Grits for Grands

Grits for Grands & Grand Shopping at the Book Fair

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

7:00am-8:45am

Saturday Shop Book Fair!

Arctic Adventure Book Fair 

Saturday Shop

November 23

10-12pm

Stay cool...join us for snow much reading fun!

Happy American Education Week!

Today we celebrate parents and community members as we KICK OFF American Education Week!

Round Top has been a Lighthouse school since the 2017-2018 school year. In February, we will submit our application for re-certification to measure our progress as a Leader in Me school. 

As we continue on this journey, we want to celebrate the ways you--as parents and community members--support us and continue to grow in using the 7 Habits. 

We are GRATEFUL for ALL that you do to support PUBLIC EDUCATION! We hope you enjoy this video.

  Happy American Education Week!

HAPPY AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK!!

Order Your Yearbook

RTE yearbooks for 2019-2020 are now available for purchase online via Parent Portal. Cost is $20. Be sure to get yours today!  Attention parents/guardians of current 5th grade students - Your student was recently given an informational packet  to submit and purchase a yearbook BABY AD. Be on the look out! (Baby ads open to current 5th grade students only.)

Fall Reading Celebration 2019

Fall Reading Celebration

Snow Cones & Snowball Blitz

for

500 RTE Friends

https://vimeo.com/373239719

Be a Fan, Give a Can!

Tues., Nov. 26-Grits for Grands and Grandparents Book Fair Shop

Arctic Adventure Book Fair Volunteers Needed!

The Arctic Adventure Book Fair is in need of some volunteers to assist with setup, shopping, and breakdown.  If you can help, please complete the form found at the link below.
https://forms.gle/RCAwB21aEVsK9kPRA

Pumpkin Book Character Contest

International Walk to School Day-October 11

October 11, 2019

Makeup Walk to School Day

During related arts time

You need the following:

-Refillable water bottle

-Wear sneakers

-Sunscreen 

-Hat

Boosterthon-Coming soon!

Our yearly Boosterthon Fun Run is coming soon!

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions link below 

for more info:

BOOSTERTHON FAQs:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z477BTzVovNIyaWekD3zAJkACv4ynaIToKv4yQoJgOs/edit?usp=sharing

RTE/Surge Family Night-October 10

Show RTE the $$$!

How can you help the RTE PTO earn more?

Here are a few low-effort ways to help our PTO raise a little more,

without adding much to your to-do list!

Amazon Smile!  When you shop on Amazon:

• Make sure you go to smile.amazon.com first.  
• Log into your account, and go to your Account Settings.  
• Click on Your AmazonSmile and set Round Top Elementary PTO as your Amazon Smile charity of choice.
• Every time you shop on Amazon, start at smile.amazon.com!

Publix Partners:

To support your school, sign up for Publix Partners through your Publix.com account (if you don't already have one) and select your desired school. 

Then, enter your phone number at checkout each time you make an eligible purchase.

Enrollment in Publix Partners expires each July and you still need to sign up annually. Log into your account each July to select a school in your account settings.

Take a look at how much we have earned from Publix so far, thanks to you! 

Box Tops for Education:

Every valid Box Tops clip is worth 10¢ for your school. Make sure each one has a clearly visible product acronym and expiration date. You can turn them in ANY TIME!

Eventually the Box Tops program will become digital-only. Participating brands are starting to change their packaging from a traditional Box Tops clip to the new Box Tops label. 


Eventually the Box Tops program will become digital-only. Participating brands are starting to change their packaging from a traditional Box Tops clip to the new Box Tops label. 

If you see this label, use the new BOX TOPS MOBILE APP to scan your receipt. Box Tops are still worth 10¢ for your school. The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to your school's earnings online.

Kroger Plus Card:

You can earn Kroger Community Rewards toward the RTE PTO.  It’s as easy as swiping your Kroger Plus Card with every purchase.  But first, you must register your Kroger Card.  Register your Kroger Plus Card online at Kroger.com/communityrewards, by clicking on Enroll. Then you can link your Kroger Plus Cards to our organization. 

Once logged into your Kroger account, click on Community Rewards, then search for Round Top Elementary or use the school code SS075, then click Enroll. (New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card.)

SIC Elections on Monday, Sept 16th

Elections for Round Top

School Improvement Council (SIC)

Hello Round Top Families!

Elections for the Round Top School Improvement Council (SIC) are coming up soon - and we hope you will consider running for a parent position!  The School Improvement Council (SIC) is the liaison between the school and community. Its purpose is to gather community input and assist in school improvement.

The membership of the Round Top SIC consists of:  

1. Four parents of students in the school, elected by the parents of the students enrolled in the school
2. Three teachers
3. Three representatives appointed by the principal. 
4. In addition, the previous SIC Chairperson, Principal, Assistant Principals, and PTO President become ex-officio members. 

The school, home and community must cooperate to provide an environment that supports the optimal physical, emotional, social and academic development of each student at Round Top Elementary. SIC provides the connection for these entities to support the school, and its students, faculty, staff, and administration, in creating this environment.

Elections for the current school year will be held in September.  If you are interested in running for a parent position, please submit a bio of yourself and why you are interested in serving on SIC to Jeaneen Tucker, jtucker@richland2.org, by Monday, Sept. 16, 2019 at 4PM and join us for our meeting Sept 16th at 6PM.

Spirit Wear Sales-Deadline Sept. 13!

SPIRIT WEAR SALE IS ENDING!!

Last chance to turn in orders is Friday 9/13

Order online at

https://roundtop2019.itemorder.com/sale

Or Turn in your paper order forms **with payment attached**

Deadline for paper order forms is Friday 9/13

Sweet Pea's Spirit Night-Sept. 12

USC String Project

Instruction on violin, viola, cello and bass

Flyer with additional information

Thu., Sept. 5, 2019

6:30 p.m.

String Project Bldg.

851 Park Street

Columbia, SC 29208

Classes begin the week

of September 17.

Student Handbook Snippets - Birthday Celebrations & Non-School Related Parties

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AND NON-SCHOOL RELATED PARTIES

The way student birthdays and non-school related parties are celebrated at school has changed dramatically over the years.  Following the passage of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, Round Top made a decision not to allow parents and visitors to bring any snacks or other food-related “treats” for the class for birthday celebrations.  Instead, we suggest activities such as reading to a class, playing an organized game at recess, or providing a pencil for each student (or other similar suggestions).  This decision was not made lightly and was based in part on a number of important factors:  (1) food allergies, (2) individual student and family preferences for eating snacks/sweets, (3) the very broad interpretation of what constitutes a “healthy snack” and (4) the additional time required to “celebrate” during a limited lunchtime period.  

Additionally, no balloons, flowers, toys, or other gifts can be presented/given at school.  Please note that you can bring an outside meal or treat for your own child. Guidelines on non-school parties help to ensure that birthday and other celebration remain fun and do not inadvertently result in hurt feelings. With this in mind, parents are required to send part invitations directly to individual children’s homes rather than distributing them in school. An exception can be made to this policy when the entire class is invited.  

Student Handbook Snippets - Playground & Safety Procedures

Knowing our school and class procedures is the best way parents can help reinforce these expectations each day. New and returning students receive extensive training, practice, and review of procedures during the first two weeks of school. They are also provided reminders throughout the year on WING-TV announcements, within their classrooms, during bi-weekly grade level community meetings, and scheduled grade level meetings with Administrators after school holidays that last longer than a week (ie. Winter Break). Every adult at RTE is responsible for modeling our expectations of students, and every adult is expected to monitor and reinforce these expectations with every student in the building throughout every day of the school year. 

SAFETY DRILL Procedures

• Quickly and silently line up.  Help create synergy by using active listening and following procedures.
• Stay in a straight silent line following your class outside to your assigned area.
• If you are not with your class when the alarm sounds, find the closest adult and proceed outside with them.
• Remain silent until the all-clear signal is given to return to class.

PLAYGROUND Procedures

• During the school day, students may use the playground and its equipment only when supervised by a member of the Round Top faculty or staff.
• Protect the safety of others by leaving sticks, stones, and other forms of outdoor debris on the ground.
• At the conclusion of a recess period, students will line up in a safe, orderly manner in the appropriate area to re-enter the building.
• Avoid using the “overhead bars" and other playground structures including swings, slides, ropes, and climbing poles when wet conditions (rain or morning dew) create dangerously slick surfaces.
• Use the LIFESKILL of Common Sense and Habit 2 – Begin with the End in Mind on the playground and avoid practicing gymnastics, i.e. flips, somersaults, cartwheels on the playground or flipping and jumping from elevated equipment.
• Alert an adult if you witness a dangerous act by another student or have knowledge of an injured student.
• Faculty members on playground duty will carry the following items: walkie-talkie, whistle and gloves for attending to emergencies involving blood.
• Students or faculty members should not move severely injured students. The nurse will be notified in these instances to activate the school's Emergency Plan, if warranted.

Student Handbook Snippets - Daily Procedures/ Expectations for Behavior

Knowing our school and class procedures is the best way parents can help reinforce these expectations each day. New and returning students receive extensive training, practice, and review of procedures during the first two weeks of school. They are also provided reminders throughout the year on WING-TV announcements, within their classrooms, during bi-weekly grade level community meetings, and scheduled grade level meetings with Administrators after school holidays that last longer than a week (ie. Winter Break). Every adult at RTE is responsible for modeling our expectations of students, and every adult is expected to monitor and reinforce these expectations with every student in the building throughout every day of the school year.

CLASSROOM Procedures

• Use LIFELONG Guidelines, LIFESKILLS, and 7 Habits.
• Be a responsible, proactive learner by having your materials ready for each class including pencil, paper, books and homework.
• Outside deliveries of celebration items are not allowed; Birthday celebrations (see page 5 for more details) are scheduled during cafeteria time only.
• Individual party invitations must include 100% of your child’s class, or they may not be passed out at school.

HALLWAY Procedures

• Quietly walk in a straight, single file line.
• Face the back of the person’s head in front of you.
• Keep your hands by your side in the hallway without touching the walls.
• Always walk on the right side of the hallway.
• Walk to your destination using the LIFESKILLS of Integrity and Responsibility, as well as Habit 6 – Synergize (together is better).

Propeller Place café Procedures

• Enter Propeller Place Café quietly and go to your assigned table.
• If you are buying lunch, remember to get your napkin, eating utensils and milk as you go through the line.  If you are buying extra milk, purchase it at this time.  Be proactive and make sure you have everything you need.
• Teachers are unable to heat food for students without a medical need.
• Carbonated canned or bottled drinks are not allowed.
• Students should be silent while the ambient music is playing, but low talking is permitted when the music is off (5 minute intervals).
• Eat only what you bring from home, or what is on your tray, to avoid germs being spread by trading food with others.
• Use the LIFESKILL of Responsibility and clean up your area after you eat.  This creates a win-win situation for others as well as our custodians.
• At the end of your lunch, pick up all paper trash and put it into the trash barrel. All leftover food on your tray should then be dumped into the trash receptacle.  Milk cartons should be emptied into the proper receptacle and recycled.  Empty trays should be stacked on the counter.
• Silverware is put in the proper container and collected by a student before trays are emptied.
• Remember to separate all recyclable items.

RESTROOM Procedures

• If possible, avoid going to the restroom during direct instruction.
• Keep restroom areas clean and litter free.  This creates a win-win situation for everyone.
• Only two students (one boy and one girl) will be allowed to go to the restroom at any time from each class. 
• Only three students will be allowed in the restroom at one time when on a group restroom break with teacher supervision.
• Please wash your hands or use sanitizer after each bathroom break.
• Be responsible and turn water off after each use and flush toilets after each use.
• Begin with the end in mind – be quick, be clean, and be quiet while in the restroom.

Student Handbook Snippets - Breakfast/ Lunch Program & School Fees

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM 

Good nutrition is a vital part of your child's day and is one way we practice Habit 7 – Sharpen the Saw. Breakfast and lunch are both sold daily. Research proves that a hungry child cannot learn. Students are encouraged to eat full lunches or to make wise food choices in order to get a nutritious meal. Please refer to www.richland2.org for more information about monthly menus and fees.  Begin with the end in mind and make sure your child has access to nutritious meals daily.

                                                                SCHOOL FEES

Fees can be paid online through the ParentPortal.  If you prefer to pay your fees at RTE, we will gladly accept your check. Please include your full name, street address, phone number with area code, your child’s name, and your child’s homeroom teacher’s name on your check.