IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Pick Up of Grade Level Materials!

Please read below for important and specific information for picking up your student's materials/packets.

Pick Up Schedule:

• Today, Friday, December 18th in Bus Loop 12 - 5pm; @ Boys & Girls Club until 6:30pm.

(Students in the Boys & Girls Club will be dismissed through the Bus Loop today, also! – look for the sign and ring the doorbell please.)

• Monday, December 21 and Tuesday, December 22 from 8am – 4pm in the RTE Atrium:

· Kindergarten packets will be ready for ALL students Monday, 12/21

· 1st Grade eLearner packets are ready for pickup. F2F students will bring home packets today.  There will be a need for an additional pick up day on Jan 7 or 8 for ALL 1^st graders.

· 2nd grade everything for elearners is available for pick up and F2F students will bring packet home today.

· 3rd Grade everything for elearners is ready and available for pick up. F2F students will bring home what they need.

· 4th Grade elearning items have been available and still are. F2F students will bring home what they need …. only a scholastic news.

· 5th Grade elearners items have been ready and still are. F2F students will bring home anything they need.

Celebrate Tucker Final Week!

 

Mrs. Tucker's Retirement Drive Thru Parade!

 

Celebrate Tucker's Takeoff December 7-11!

 

Still time to order a thermometer!

Round Top parents/guardians! Many of you should have received an email (sample below) that indicated you ordered a free thermometer from Kinsa. If so, it is on the way!

If you did not order, or did not received a confirmation email, please follow the directions below. The deadline has been extended to December 11, 2020!

Three Easy Steps to a

Free Thermometer!

1. Text the word FLUENCY to 900900

2. Open the link to download the free Kinsa app.

3. Sign up for our school, ROUND TOP ELEMENTARY, in the Kinsa app.

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Frequently asked questions

Will the thermometers be shipped to homes or to the school?

They will come to the school.

What happens if I don't choose Round Top Elementary?

Your school nurse will not receive your input and your thermometer

will not be sent to her. 

How do families and staff sign up?

Using their smartphones

Do I have to send text messages with data and temps to get

a thermometer?

No, you may receive a thermometer without sending data.

Participation is voluntary. Families that do share symptoms or

fever will be on an opt-in basis.

How long has this program been running in elementary schools?

5 years, in thousands of elementary schools.

What is the deadline for signing up?

December 11, 2020 (extended) …… but only while supplies last,

so please don’t wait to the very last minute. 

RTE PTO December Newsletter

 

Where Do I Find....?

Many of your questions can be answered by exploring the Phase 2 Information for Families on the Round Top Elementary Flight Plan. Here you'll find the COVID symptom checklist, mask requirement details, requests to return face-to-face learning/deadlines, how dual modality works, Chromebook support, and MUCH more. Please take a minute to learn these important details as we work together in Phase 2.

RTE Picture Day Information!

RTE's picture day is scheduled for Dec. 2, 2020 for face-to-face/in person students only. On Jan. 13, 2021, picture day will be held for eLearners.

NOTE: the "Celebrate Tucker" holiday pjs/sweater day originally scheduled for Dec. 2 has been postponed due to picture day. 

Celebrate Tucker Festivities Begin Nov. 30

 

Complimentary Meals for Students

 

After School/eLearning Option for your Student

Agape Worship Center International is sponsoring a virtual learning day camp and after school program. Contact Geneva Dunn at 803-454-2373, ext. 961 for details and to register.

2020-2021 Booster Dance Fit A Thon Recap Video Extravaganza!

 Every Class, 35 Minutes, dancing and fitness all to raise $18,000 +. It was epic, awesome, fun, tiring, and most importantly Premier!

Dance Fit A Thon Recap!

Nov. 23–24 Designated as eLearning Days

Learn more details about November 23-24, 2020 as designated eLearning days district-wide. 

7-day Meal Packs Available - Friday, Nov. 20

On Friday, November 20, 2020 from 8am-11am, all students or parents of students, to include eLearners, elementary and secondary, will be offered 7-day meal packs to provide nutrition for students during the Thanksgiving week.

Pick up sites are:

• Dent Middle School
• EL Wright Middle School
• Longleaf Middle School
• Muller Road Middle School
• Summit Parkway Middle School

American Education Week Nov. 16-20, 2020

 

New Principal Announced for RTE!

Clarissa V. Bennett has been named the new principal for Round Top Elementary, starting January 1, 2021. For details, click here.

Clarissa V. Bennett

Free COVID Testing at Sandhills Library

 

Round Top Dance Fit - NOW LIVE!

 

Pumpkin Book Character Contest Winners Announced!

Out of 88 submissions, it was very difficult for our judges to choose just 16!  All of our pumpkin makers received a treat bag and recognition for their accomplishment on WING-TV this am.  If your student is eLearning, we'll mail the treats to your home.  Congratulations to all for using your LIFESKILLS of Creativity, Effort, and Resourcefulness!  Checkout the entire pumpkin patch at https://flipgrid.com/58382694, password: aviators2003. 

RTE Presidential Mock Election 2020 Results are In!

 

Just a note of interest, Round Top students have correctly predicted the winner of the US Presidential popular vote every year since 2004.  Don't forget to VOTE!  

Phase 2 Learning Information Videos

Here we go! There are four videos all ten minutes or less. They cover different Phase 2 learning areas. You can choose the order you watch based on what questions are most pressing for you! 

The first is Classroom setup and lunch

The second is General Schedule, Chromebooks and future questions

The third is Recess and Transportation

The fourth is Mask, Health information protocols, and what if your child gets sick.

https://youtu.be/hY77ETdo7dg

https://youtu.be/vJDNrFtJzHk

                 https://youtu.be/iVeYLB53MG4               

                 https://youtu.be/6m49CWYHc8Q               

 

November 2020 Breakfast & Lunch Menus

 

The November 2020 breakfast and lunch school menus are now available on the Richland School District Two website. 

Four Easy Steps to a New Thermometer-Deadline Oct. 30

 

1. Text FLUENCY to 900900

2. Open the link to download the free Kinsa app.

3. Sign up for our school,  ROUND TOP ELEMENTARY, in the Kinsa app.

4. Let our school nurse know you ordered a thermometer.  Link Here

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Frequently asked questions

Will the thermometers be shipped to homes or to the school?  They will come to the school.

What happens if I don't choose Round Top Elementary?

Your school nurse will not receive your input and your thermometer will not be sent to her. 

How do families and staff sign up? Using their smartphones

Do I have to send text messages with data and temps to get a thermometer?  No, you may receive a thermometer without sending data. Participation is voluntary. Families that do share symptoms or fever will be on an opt-in basis.

How long has this program been running in elementary schools?  5 years, in thousands of elementary schools.

What is the deadline for signing up?  October 30th

BE GREAT Academy's 2020-2021 Program Registration

 

Registration for the Round Top BE GREAT Academy’s 2020-21 program is now open!  There is limited space so register and enroll today.  Come join us for award winning fun programs focused on achieving academic success, healthy life styles and character development!  After school care will begin the first day of school and run from school dismissal until 6:30 PM on school days. Participants will receive snack daily and have the opportunity to complete each day’s homework during our Power Hour program.  

RTE's School Supply List

 

Access Round Top Elementary's school supply list!

RTE Mock Presidential Election (Oct. 27-29)

 

Boosterthon is Coming!

Spirit Wear Pickup-Tuesday & Thursday-This week!

 

Free Flu Shot Clinics in the Midlands

 

Be Great Academy Registration

 

Registration for the Round Top BE GREAT Academy’s 2020-21 program is now open!  There is limited space so register and enroll today.  Come join us for award winning fun programs focused on achieving academic success, healthy life styles and character development!  After school care will begin the first day of school and run from school dismissal until 6:30 PM on school days. Participants will receive snack daily and have the opportunity to complete each day’s homework during our Power Hour program.  

Book Character Pumpkin Contest - 2020 style!

RTE Pumpkin Book Character Contest

Earn Treats and Prizes!!!

Deadline: October 26, 2020

• Work on your own or with your siblings

• Use an artificial (fake) pumpkin the size of a pie pumpkin. (think small, but not miniature) (Michaels, Hobby Lobby)

• Decorate the pumpkin to look like a favorite character(s) from a children’s book. 

• Use your imagination! You may want to paint your pumpkin or use other materials to decorate the pumpkin.

Share your pumpkin via FlipGrid at  https://flipgrid.com/58382694

Password: aviators2003

Record a brief video with: Your name, grade, homeroom

Describe the book character or book your pumpkin represents

Post your video by 10/26/20

Questions? Contact Mrs. Symonds  csymonds@richland2.org

Student's Learning Model for Phase 2

If a parent(s)/guardian wants to change their student’s learning model (in-person or eLearning) for Phase 2, please contact the school by 9am Monday, October 19, 2020. After this deadline, there will be other opportunities to switch between eLearning and in-person based on certain circumstances or at designated dates, which will be published before November 4, 2020.

Click here for more details about the district's reopening school plans for Phase 2.

Deadline to Pay R2 Technology Insurance is Oct. 15th!

 

Don't miss the deadline to purchase the Richland 2 technology Chromebook insurance  this Thursday, Oct. 15th, 2020!

Flu Vaccinations Available in the Midlands

 

The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year!

Influenza (the flu) is a serious illness you can get from anyone infected.

Prisma Health is helping protect you and your family with FREE flu shots throughout Richland, Lexington, Fairfield, Kershaw and Sumter counties. The flu shot is available for anyone six months and older.

• Flu shots will be administered by drive-through.
• Please wear a short-sleeve shirt or loose-fitting clothing that can easily roll up to assist with vaccines.
• Face masks or shields will be required, along with temperature checks. Anyone with a fever will not be allowed a flu shot vaccine. 

Please pick a date and location below and plan to get your family vaccinated.

Saturday, Oct. 10, 9am – 1pm

Dent Middle School*

2721 Decker Blvd., Columbia, SC  29206

Sumter High School

2580 McCray's Mill Rd., Sumter, SC  29154

(Enter through Gate 1)

Saturday, Oct. 17, 9am – 1pm

St. Andrews Middle School

1231 Bluefield Dr., Columbia, SC  29210

Fairfield Middle School*

728 U.S. Highway 321 Bypass S., Winnsboro, SC  29180

Saturday, Oct. 24, 9am – 1pm

Brookland Baptist Church

1066 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia, SC  29169

Dreher High School

3319 Millwood Ave., Columbia, SC 29205

Saturday, Oct. 31, 9am – 1pm

W.A. Perry Middle School (Challenger Parking Lot)

2600 Barhamville Rd., Columbia, SC 29204

Eau Claire High School

4800 Monticello Rd., Columbia, SC 29203

*Flu shots at Dent Middle School and Fairfield Middle School will be administered by SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) staff.

PTO Newsletter-October 2020

 

DISCUS-South Carolina's Virtual Library

 

DISCUS, SC's Virtual Library, has extended the contract for these services for the remainder of the school year.  Tutor.Com has Spanish speaking bilingual tutors!  TumbleMath is a perfect asynchronous reading activity to support math skills.  

www.scdiscus.org

DISCUS Kids

Username and password if unnecessary on a school Chromebook.  Email csymonds@richland2.org for the username/password for use on non-school devices.  

Tutor.com

• K-12 Student Center with Live Homework Help, WriteTutor Center, Test Prep Center, SkillsCenter Resource Library

• Real-Time Tutoring: 8am-10pm, Sunday – Saturday

• Students are not required to create an account to use the resource

TumbleMath

• Kindergarten through Grade 6

• Subjects include counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, word problems, geometry, fractions, place value, measurement, probability, division, graphing, finance, and time and temperature

• Quiz Portal provides material to gauge comprehension

• Book links are found in the Index by clicking BookID

Virtual Calming Notebooks

Parents and guardians,

Please check out the Virtual Calming Notebooks your student learned about in classroom guidance this week. It is very extensive and designed for children (and you!!) to practice mindfulness and skills to calm anxiety. I encourage you to use it daily! Here is a video with a quick overview. Here is the link to the Virtual Calming Notebook.

Enjoy!

Mrs. Tanner, RTE School Counselor

Virtual PTO Meeting-Monday, Sept. 28

The PTO is having their first meeting for the 2020-21 year Monday, September 28. The meeting will be at 6pm via Google Hangout because of current restrictions. If you’d like to attend please email the RTE PTO at RTEPTO@gmail.com and we’d be pleased to include you on the invite.

Not All Heroes Wear Capes

 Here is a little behind the scenes look at the amazing creativity and hard work the RTE Faculty is putting forth to do their personal best!

Not All Heroes Wear Capes

PTO Welcomes You to 2020-2021!

The PTO Board welcomes everyone to the 2020-21 school year. We are saddened that we have not yet been able yet to meet in person, but instead have tried for the next best thing which is the following video. Please watch to see your 2020-21 Board introduce themselves, some information on where funds raised are used and some of the fundraisers we have during the year. 

2020-2021 Student/Parent Handbook Part 1

Access information about the 2020-2021 Student/Handbook now available on the Richland 2 School District website. 

To go directly to the student handbook, click here.

If you are not able to access online, you can request a printed copy calling the district Communications Office at 803-738-3306 or sending an email request to info@richland2.org. Please be sure to provide your name and mailing address.

Sweet Pea's RTE Spirit Night-Oct. 1

How to Troubleshoot Google Meet Issues

As more schools and universities across the U.S. began classes during the past week...

you may have noticed more challenges with virtual instruction due to increased "internet traffic." While internet performance is not in the school's circle of control, we acknowledge that it is a challenge for students and teachers alike. However, we can control our ability to overcome some of these challenges by troubleshooting! In the event you are experiencing slow connections, try the following:

Technology Insurance Deadline Moved to Oct. 15th!

The 2020-2021 Richland 2 technology insurance deadline has been moved to Oct. 15th. Please be sure to log into Parent Portal to pay your fee!

RTE Fall Spiritwear Wear-Deadline 9/25

 

Technology Insurance Deadline is Oct. 15, 2020

Attendance during Phase I in Richland District Two

 Student attendance expectations during Phase I in Richland District Two.

• Students are expected to attend all “live” class sessions (synchronous teaching) using Google Meet.
• Teachers will take attendance daily in these Google Meets.
• The Daily Attendance Activity (DPA) can be turned in up to Sunday at 11:59pm for the prior week.
• Both methods will be used to determine student attendance. 
• Attendance is reconciled each Monday morning for the prior week.
• If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Tucker: jtucker@richland2.org

IMPORTANT Phase 1 Meal Updates

Phase 1 Meal Plan

Beginning September 8, 2020, Richland Two will again be able to provide free meals to all students. For details of school curbside meal service and bus route service in the community, access details on the Richland Two website. (Be sure to scroll down screen to access information.)

2020-2021 Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications

For families who qualify for free and reduced price meals, it is very important to apply for this status as soon as possible. Even though the district will be able to provide free meals through December 31, 2020, there are other benefits associated with this status. Access all details on the Richland Two website, to include the application link.  (Be sure to scroll down screen to access information.)

The School Psychologist's (Virtual) Office is Open!

 Welcome to Mrs. Schanke's Office!

Click the icons listed below to access helpful parent resources. Enjoy... and we hope you find some helpful information!

• Mrs. Schanke's Bitmoji: this will take you to a google form to request personal consultation to help troubleshoot through some behavioral/emotional difficulties your child is having

• Cell Phone on desk: A list of APPS every parent should know about 

• Phone: a link to my bio and contact information

• Computer: a link to a listing of helpful websites

• Pencil Cup: A link to free coloring pages 

• Dog: a link to a slideshow of cute animals (per my daughters request!)

• Book on Chair: A Link to children’s book recommendations

• File cabinet: a link to the parent handbook for special education 

• Teddy bear: a link to ideas for creating a calming box and at-home weather station

• Radio: a link to relaxing/calming music

• Books: a link to useful parenting books

• Frame on top of bookshelf: pictures of my family

Click HERE to enter

Mrs. Schanke's Office!