A fundraiser is going on right now to raise money for future Special Olympics events in our district. If you would like to order a Special Olympics t-shirt to support this worthy cause, please ask your child’s teacher for an order form. The cost is $10 per shirt.
A Note from the State Superintendent
http://safeshare.tv/w/jLoOBiEtik
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.
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 wit this.
Boone Hall Field Trip Reminders
* Parents must walk students into their homeroom class between 6:45- 7:00 and sign them in with the teacher. (Please park by the cafeteria)
* All lunches from home should be in a disposable bag.
* Students should bring a disposable bottle of water.
* Students should wear their RCE field trip shirt, jeans, and sneakers. It is important to dress for the weather the day of the trip.
* Students must be picked up in the Bus Loading Loop at 4:15 pm. Before leaving, you must sign your child out with the teacher.
* Students do not need money or electronic devices.
Important Dates:
Monday, March 9 Gaines & Holley Boone Hall Field Trip
Tuesday, March 10 Milburn-Jenkins & Cote Boone Hall Field Trip
Wednesday, March 11 Graham & Hayes Boone Hall Field Trip
Thursday, March 26- Dismissal at 11:30
Friday, March 27- Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
Monday, March 30- Friday, April 3 -Spring Break
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!
(March 9-13)
ELA
Reading- Opinion and Persuasive Texts to model for our writing unit
Language: adjectives and adverbs
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Writing
Writing: Opinion Writing/Persuasive Writing
Book Reviews
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Social Studies
Conflicts with the Settlers
Slavery in SC
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Science
Renewable and non-renewable resources
Observable and Measurable Properties of Matter
Math
Engage NY- Module 5: Fractions as Numbers
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I hope the fundraising event had a successful turnout. Selling shirts to fund the upcoming Olympics event is totally smart and creative. I'm sure a lot of the parents will be supportive of the idea. At any rate, I'm wishing you all the best! May you be able to raise all the funds you need! :)
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