Monday, February 23, 2015

A Note from the State Superintendent

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Check out the following link to hear a message from our State Superintendent of Education, Molly Spearman.  She discusses the new South Carolina State Standards and the new state test, ACT Aspire.

Have you ever wondered what we do once the students leave?

Here’s a peek at what the 3rd grade teachers worked on during our half day professional development.  We have been studying more ways to use formative assessment and text dependent questions to drive our instruction.
  
Changes in Transportation
PLEASE be sure that ALL changes in transportation are being communicated through the front office each day by 2:15.  If you send a note I will be sure that it is delivered to the office.  PLEASE be sure to call the front office, and they will inform us.  We want to ensure that everyone is getting home the correct way.  Thank  you so much for your help with this.
Keep collecting those donations!!  Money can be collected and returned to school between now and February 27.  Thank you for helping support this great cause.  
A Message from Student Council:
Keep collecting those coins!!  From Monday, Feb. 2- Friday, Feb. 20, Rice Creek Student Council is sponsoring a Pennies for Patients fundraising campaign to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. This week your child brought home an individual collection box and began collecting spare change from around your house. We have added a lot to our class' collection box already!  The class that collects the most money will get a party, sponsored by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.



Boone Hall Field Trip
All Boone Hall Field Trip permission slips and money were due on Thursday, Feb. 12. Please be reminded that the $35 payment is nonrefundable. If you’ve not turned this in yet, please contact your child’s teacher.

Important Dates:
Monday, February 23- Bus Evacuation Drill
Tuesday, February 24- 3rd Grade Town Hall & Jump Rope for Heart
Friday, February 27- Career Day (AM) & Covey Clubs (PM)
March 9, 10, or 11 Boone Hall Field Trip
How do I study?
Many students are just learning this new-yet very important-skill.  In an effort to help families make the most of studying, below are some links for good study habits and skills to help your child be successful!


Yearbooks are on sale!!  From now until Spring Break they will cost $20.  Please let your child’s teacher know if you would like to order a yearbook.  


A Peek At Next Week!
(February 23-27)
ELA
Reading- Opinion and Persuasive Texts to model for our writing unit
Language: adjectives and adverbs
Helpful Websites:
Writing
Writing: Opinion Writing/Persuasive Writing
Book Reviews
Helpful Websites:
Social Studies
Settling SC: Who came to settle in Carolina?
Describe each settler group who came to Carolina:
European Jews, Huguenots, Scot-Irish, Germans, and the English from Barbados
Helpful Websites:
Science
Types of Soils
Humus, Silt, Clay, Sand
Helpful Websites:


Math
Engage NY- Module 4:  Area  Parent Newsletter
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Friday, February 13, 2015



Have you ever wondered what we do once the students leave?

Here’s a peek at what the 3rd grade teachers worked on during our half day professional development.  We have been studying more ways to use formative assessment and text dependent questions to drive our instruction.
  
Changes in Transportation
PLEASE be sure that ALL changes in transportation are being communicated through the front office each day by 2:15.  If you send a note I will be sure that it is delivered to the office.  PLEASE be sure to call the front office, and they will inform us.  We want to ensure that everyone is getting home the correct way.  Thank  you so much for your help with this.
Keep collecting those donations!!  Money can be collected and returned to school between now and February 27.  Thank you for helping support this great cause.  
A Message from Student Council:
Keep collecting those coins!!  From Monday, Feb. 2- Friday, Feb. 20, Rice Creek Student Council is sponsoring a Pennies for Patients fundraising campaign to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. This week your child brought home an individual collection box and began collecting spare change from around your house. We have added a lot to our class' collection box already!  The class that collects the most money will get a party, sponsored by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.


Boone Hall Field Trip
All Boone Hall Field Trip permission slips and money were due on Thursday, Feb. 12. Please be reminded that the $35 payment is nonrefundable. If you’ve not turned this in yet, please contact your child’s teacher.


Important Dates:
February 13 & 15  No School for Students
March 9, 10, or 11 Boone Hall Field Trip
How do I study?
Many students are just learning this new-yet very important-skill.  In an effort to help families make the most of studying, below are some links for good study habits and skills to help your child be successful!

Yearbooks are on sale!!  From now until Spring Break they will cost $20.  Please let your child’s teacher know if you would like to order a yearbook.  
A Peek At Next Week!
(February 17-20)
ELA
Reading-  Cause/Effect in Nonfiction Text
Foundational Skills - Suffixes -ful -less -ly
Spiral Review from this week- Adjectives (including comparative adjectives)
(We will test these skills on Wednesday 2/11)
Helpful Websites:
Writing
Writing: Opinion Writing
Helpful Websites:
Social Studies
Settling SC: Who came to settle in Carolina?
Helpful Websites:
Science
Types of Soils
Humus, Silt, Clay, Sand
Helpful Websites:


Math
Engage NY- Module 4:  Area  Parent Newsletter
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Thursday, February 5, 2015

Black History Performance and PTO Meeting
Tonight, February 5 will be the Black History performance and PTO meeting.  This wonderful event will be at 6:30 at Rice Creek.  Please come out to support our PTO, and our wonderful performers.

Keep collecting those donations!!  Money can be collected and returned to school between now and February 27.  Thank you for helping support this great cause.  
The Book Fair is HERE! The Book Fair will be here from February 2 - 6.  On Thursday, February 5, the Book Fair will be open until 7:00pm.  Be sure to send your child’s Book Fair money in an envelope/bag clearly marked with their name and grade level. this will sure that any lost money is returned to the proper person.

A Message from Student Council:
Keep collecting those coins!!  From Monday, Feb. 2- Friday, Feb. 20, Rice Creek Student Council is sponsoring a Pennies for Patients fundraising campaign to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. This week your child brought home an individual collection box and began collecting spare change from around your house. We have added a lot to our class' collection box already!  The class that collects the most money will get a party, sponsored by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. To help promote our cause, we are asking your child to participate in the following dress day:
-Friday, Feb. 6 Dolphins United For A Cause (Rice Creek Spirit Day)

Don’t forget to purchase your Valentine Grams!!
Friday is the last day to preorder!  These are only $.50 each. These grams will consist of a handmade paper flower and a note. They can be purchased for Rice Creek students or even for someone at home. The Valentine Grams will be delivered to classrooms on Thursday, Feb. 12.
All proceeds will go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.


Boone Hall Field Study
Just a reminder that Boone Hall Field Trip permission slips and money are due no later than Thursday, February 12, 2015. Please be reminded that the $35 payment is nonrefundable.

*When completing the form, please be sure to select if your child will be bringing a lunch from home or if they will be purchasing a bagged lunch from school.  
*We are still looking for chaperones!  If you are interested, please let your child’s teacher know.

If you have any questions/concerns regarding the trip, please contact your child’s teacher.
Important Dates:
February 5- PTO meeting and Black History Play 6:30
Friday 2/6- Last day for the Book Fair!
We will be open until 7:00pm on Thursday, February 5 (the same day of the Black History Performance).
February 12 Half Day for students
February 13  No School for Students


How do I study?
Many students are just learning this new-yet very important-skill.  In an effort to help families make the most of studying, below are some links for good study habits and skills to help your child be successful!


Yearbooks are on sale!!  From now until Spring Break they will cost $20.  Please let your child’s teacher know if you would like to order a yearbook.  


A Peek At Next Week!
(February 9 - February 12)
ELA
Reading-  Cause/Effect in Nonfiction Text
Foundational Skills - Suffixes -ful -less -ly
Spiral Review from this week- Adjectives (including comparative adjectives)
(We will test these skills on Wednesday 2/11)
Helpful Websites:
Writing
Writing: Respond to a Given Prompt
Helpful Websites:
Social Studies
Settling SC
Chapter 4 Lesson 1

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Science
Types of Soils
Humus, Silt, Clay. Sand
Helpful Websites:



Math
Engage NY- Module 4:  Area  Parent Newsletter


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