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Tutor.com for Military Families

Hour of Code Week

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Parent University

Rice Creek is preparing for our Parent University in the Spring. This is an opportunity for parents to attend sessions that will help enhance their child's learning experience. Please take a moment to fill out the topic interest form so we can customize Parent University to meet your needs. 

Topic Interest Form

District Choice Fair

*Choice Fair*

On Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, the district will hold its annual Choice Fair at Spring Valley High School. The fair provides an opportunity to learn more about the great choices offered at all Richland Two schools and the process to apply for magnet programs and expanded choice.

The fair begins at 5:45 p.m. for families interested in learning about elementary schools and their programs; 6:30 p.m. for middle schools and their programs; and 7 p.m. for high schools and their programs.

The online application process for magnets and expanded choice opens on January 4, 2016, and closes on January 22, 2016.

Click here for more information on the district's Choice Program.

November 19, 2015

    Military Family Appreciation Fun Fair 

Saturday, November 21, 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m., Solomon Center. Carnival Rides, Games, Bounce House and Slide! FREE and open to the Fort Jackson community. Hey kids! Grab a flyer and color the clown and bring your finished picture to the military Family appreciation fun fair to get a FREE PRIZE! Sponsored by Child, Youth & School Services, for more information please call 751-4865.

Check out this blog for more information:

http://rcecounselorscorner.blogspot.com/

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Impact Aid

Thank you to all parents who have completed and returned your Impact Aid forms. Please return these forms as soon as possible to your child's teacher. Remember, each child needs a separate form!

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CLICK TO REGISTER HERE

Last Day!

Don't forget! The Book Fair ends tomorrow! 

Friday, November 13, will be the last day for our Fall Book Fair.

If you can't make it to the school, please visit www.scholastic.com/fair to purchase your books before November 14. They will be shipped to the school for free. 

Military Family Appreciation Fun Fair

Saturday, November 21, 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m., Solomon Center

Carnival Rides, Games, Bounce House and Slide! 
FREE and open to the Fort Jackson community. 

Sponsored by Child, Youth & School Services, for more information please call 751-4865.

Check out this blog for more information:
http://rcecounselorscorner.blogspot.com/

Make Up Pictures

November 5, we will have make up pictures take for any student that is new to Rice Creek or who was absent when the pictures were first taken.  

These pictures are PRE-Pay for the packets.

Also, if your child had already had their pictures already taken and you would like to have them RE-Taken, you will need to return the entire first packet to have them redone.

Veteran's Day

Student Fees

All student fee payment is now available online through Parent Portal. 

Trunk or Treat

Red Ribbon Week

Today begins our annual celebration of Red Ribbon Week! During this week, Rice Creek students take a pledge to live a healthy and drug-free life. Each day this week, we will celebrate a drug-free environment by providing students with the following activities:

Tuesday - Wacky Socks Day!

Wednesday - Join the Drug Free Team! 

(Wear your favorite team shirt or jersey.)

Thursday - Put a Cap on Drugs! 

(Wear your favorite hat or cap.)

Friday - Wear Red Day!

Beef 'O' Brady's

Publix Partner Programs

Rice Creek has earned $315.83 from the Publix Partner Program! Remember to present your card every time you shop at Publix. This is a great way for RCE to earn money. 

Cards are available in the main office.

October 21 - NO HALF DAY

Wednesday, October 21, is NO LONGER a half day.
School will begin on a 1 hour delay and dismiss at 2:50pm. 

Students will still have Thursday, 22nd, and Friday, 23rd, off from school.

1 Hour Delayed Start

We will operate on a delayed start next week. 

Starting Monday, October 19, classes will begin at 9:00am. 

Weekly Update, 9/28 - 10/2

We are participating in a fun and exciting statewide competition called Read Your Way to the Big Game! All students need to do is read 6 books on their reading level, complete the reading log, and turn it in to the library. This will enter them in a chance to win 4 tickets to the 2015 Carolina-Clemson game, including sidelines passes and pregame activities. For more information, please click HERE.

Walk for Life

Please consider supporting our RCE Walk for Life team! We have raised over $1,100 so far in just 3 weeks! Feet are on sale for $1 (small) or $3 (big) - students can decorate these and they'll be hung in the school hallway. Our goal is to make it all the way around the school! 

Bullying Prevention

October is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month - when individuals, families, schools, and communities across the nation help to raise awareness about bullying prevention. Rice Creek is taking a stand against bullying!

Yearbooks

RCE 2015-2016 yearbooks are now on sale! Starting October 1st, you may purchase a yearbook for $20. This is the early bird price, which will be raised after Winter Break! Beat the rush and buy one today! Yearbooks are available for purchase in our school office OR online on Parent Portal.

The Week In Review

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Upcoming Dates

October
National Bullying Prevention Month

Wednesday, October 21
End of the 1st nine weeks
1/2 Day - Dismissal at 11:30am

Thursday, October 22
No School - Teacher Workday

Friday, October 23
No School - District Holiday

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7 Habit Spotlight

Habit 7 - Sharpen the Saw

When you sharpen your saw, you are balanced in each of these areas: physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual. Balanced people are productive people!

Some great ways to sharpen your saw:
exercise, reading, family outings, pets, meditation, 
conversations, writing in a journal, volunteering, etc.

The Week in Review

Today is Constitution Day!

228 years ago today, our founding fathers signed into effect the Constitution of the United States. On September 17, 1787, leaders of our country met in Philadelphia to agree on a set of rules for our country.

Did you know? Over 11,000 amendments have been proposed since 1789, but only 27 amendments have been added.

Our students have enjoyed studying the Constitution today, and a group of 5th graders even rewrote the Preamble in their own words.

If you would like to learn more about our Constitution, please visit

constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution.

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Upcoming Dates

Thursday, September 17

Interims Available on Parent Portal

Monday, September 21

PTO Meeting, 6pm

Wednesday, September 23

Photo ID Program

Thursday, September 24

1/2 Day, Dismissal @ 11:30am

Parent Conferences

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7 Habit Spotlight

Habit 6 - Synergize

Two second grade students, pictured below, decided to check out the same Junie B. Jones book. When asked why, they responded, "We want to synergize and read the book together!"

What a great display of leadership from our young learners!

Family Friendly Guide to the Standards

The Education Oversight Committee, part of our SC State Department of Education, has released a family friendly guide to our new SC standards. Click the link below to access guides, suggested activities, and related books that you can use to help your child at home! There are guides for English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. 

Thank YOU for being a part of your child's education!

www.scfriendlystandards.org/

Ways to Benefit Our School!

 If you are a Publix shopper, pick up an RCE/Publix Partners card in the RCE main office and simply scan it whenever you shop at Publix. Both stores donate back a portion of the RCE sales!

Also, we collect BoxTops and Coke Rewards! These can be dropped off in the Media Center. 

All monies collected benefit our school!

The Week in Review

School Pictures are Thursday, September 17th. All pictures and packages must be prepaid. You can also go online to order them at: www.strawbridge.net.

The Richland Library has partnered with Richland School District 2 to distribute library cards to every student in our district! Library cards were sent home Thursday, September 10th. You can activate your card online at: www.richlandlibrary.com/connected. If you already have a library card, you can visit any branch of the library to activate the new one. ALL children's materials fees/fines are being waived! This is your chance to begin taking advantage of all the FREE resources the library has to offer! Books, movies, music, games, homework help, and more!

View details on how to activate your card HERE.

Upcoming Dates:

Thursday, September 17

Fall Pictures

Interims Available

Monday, September 14

SIC Meeting, 6pm

Monday, September 21

PTO Meeting, 6pm

Wednesday, September 23

Student Photo ID Program, 8am

Thursday, September 24

1/2 Day - Dismissal at 11:30

Parent Conferences

The Week in Review, August 31 - September 4

Fundraising!
Sell, sell, sell! Our fall fundraiser ends Thursday, September 10th. Think win-win to help the students win prizes and the school benefit from funds raised.

September is Attendance Awareness Month.

 Every day counts in the academic life of a child. 

 

Fall Pictures
Thursday, September 17th
These pictures will be PRE-PAY for the packets. You can also go online to order the pictures at www.strawbridge.net.

Upcoming Events

Monday, September 7

No School -  Labor Day

Thursday, September 10

End of Fall Fundraiser

Open House, 6 - 7pm

Monday, September 14

SIC Meeting, 6 - 7pm

Thursday, September 17

Fall Pictures

Interims available

Monday, September 21

PTO Meeting, 6 - 7pm

Shout Out!

We would like to give a shout out to Mrs. Hartis, our Resource teacher. She was able to purchase much needed materials for her classroom through DonorsChoose.org. Way to go Mrs. Hartis!

7 Habit Spotlight

Habit 3: Put First Things First

We encourage students to put first things first in their academic life - homework before play. We focus on accomplishing the most important things before we relax. How can you apply this to your family's life? How are your priorities? Be sure to put the things you value the most first. 

Great Read Alouds for Habit 3:

Wallace's Lists - Barbara Bottner

The Little Red Hen - Paul Galdone

The Hallelujah Flight - Phil Bildner

Lucky Beans - Becky Birtha

The Week in Review

Our Fall Fundraiser begins today! The students had a great kickoff assembly to get started - be sure to sell, sell, sell! The deadline for fundraising is Thursday, September 10th. 

Attention Car Riders

We want to make sure all of our dolphins arrive and leave school safely. In order to accomplish this, we ask that all parents/families please practice safety and patience while in the car rider line. Also, please practice your child's car rider number - this ensures smooth progress of the line. 

                                Summer Reading

We will have a Summer Reading Celebration on Friday, September 4, during school. Please turn in your summer reading program information to the Media Center by  Wednesday, September 2. 

Upcoming Events:

Monday, August 31

Boy Scout meeting

Friday, September 4

Summer Reading Celebration

Monday, September 7

Labor Day, No School

Thursday, September 10

Open House, 6 - 7 pm

7 Habit Spotlight

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind

Do you ever discuss what your child wants to be when they grow up? It may seem early for some students, especially kindergartners, but thinking about your end goal makes planning the steps easier. Begin having these discussions with your child; you may find their answers intriguing! 

Remember, you are your child's biggest cheerleader - encourage them to set and achieve goals, then celebrate! 

Recommended read alouds:

The Very Busy Spider, Eric Carle

Someday, Eileen Spinelli

Galimoto, Karen Williams

When I Grow Up, Al Yankovic

Wallace's Lists, Barbara Bottner