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!

September is Kindness Month

September is Kindness month in Richland Two! Check out the calendar of daily suggestions for acts of kindness or create your own! Remember no act of kindness is random as being kind is a choice.

Access Richland Two website for details.

Access and download Kindness calendar.