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Greetings!
I hope you had a good week!
On Wednesday, October 8th, we will have our second LATE START of the school year. This 2-hour delay will allow the staff of TCS to have additional professional development. During this late start we will be learning how to use data tools within CANVAS (a learning management system) to analyze formative and summative assessments.
Remember students can begin arriving at 9:20 a.m. and the school day will begin at 10:00 a.m. If you need to drop your child off at the regular time, please contact the main office at 803-981-1380. We will have additional staff on hand for supervision. Don't forget, NO 3K attendance on late start day.
On Friday, October 10th, we will participate in WALK to School Day (see flier details below). This is a great way to build community as a school, get parental involvement, and promote and a SAFE and HEALTHY SCHOOL.
Don't forget-The Children's School at Sylvia Circle has a Facebook and Twitter account. This a great way to keep up-to-date with the latest school news in addition to the weekly newsletter. I encourage you to Follow us on FACEBOOK and TWITTER (use the links on the right hand column). Please share with friends and family too.
Sincerely,
Jacqueline G. Jones
Principal
The Children's School at Sylvia Circle
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Spotlight on Upper Elementary (4th and 5th grade)
Take a LOOK at what's going on in Upper Elementary this week:
~Kids working a problematic task in math workshop and our first time using a green screen.
~Students are always working on meaningful math conversations during Math Workshop.
~Students in 4th grade work together to solve problematic tasks during Math Workshop.
~Students are working on figurative language and separating colors using chromatography.
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Independence Day
The Children's School at Sylvia Circle is excited to celebrate our very first "Independence Day"! The Montessori approach to learning aims to promote growth in the areas of independence and self-confidence, which we try to cultivate in every child throughout the day. Beginning on October 14th, ALL students will be encouraged to walk "independently" to their classrooms each morning. The TCS family (staff, students, and parents) are encouraged to wear red, white and blue to celebrate Independence Day. Thank you for your cooperation in participating in this important Montessori milestone for our students.
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2014 Fire Safety Winners from TCS
I'd like to congratulate Justin Rainey, from Mrs. Allen's class, for winning the RH Fire Department Coloring Contest from TCS.
I'd like to also congratulate Lucy Cassidy, from Ms. Remus'class, for winning the 5th Grade Fire Essay Contest from TCS. There will be a Celebration Party at Manchester Park on October 14th at 4:00 p.m.
Great job Justin and Lucy!
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Join us for
International Walk
To School Day Friday, October 10, 2014
Parents and students are invited to walk To school with friends and family.
Time: Meet @ 7:20 a.m. Begin Walking @ 7:30 am
Where: Meet @ Epworth United Methodist Church, 620 Briarcliff Road
Who: Parents, Faculty, and Students
Why:
Encourage physical activity
Practice pedestrian safety skills
Reduce pollution, traffic congestion, and speed near your school
The Children's School students will be walking to school to promote physical activity. Parents are encouraged to participate. We will begin our walk at Epworth United Methodist Church located on 620 Briarcliff RD Rock Hill, SC.
If you're interested in learning more, please visit the website http://scsaferoutes.org/walk-to-school-day/Walk%20To%20School%20Day
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KONA ICE DAY
What: Kona Ice Day
Where: The Children's School at Sylvia Circle
When: Friday, October 10th
Cost: $2 (7 oz.), $3 (12 oz.), $4 (16 oz.), $5 (22 oz. Souvenir Cup w/ $3 anytime refills)
Fundraiser: Kona Ice will be donating 20% of the day's sales to The Children's School PTO.
(Look for school flier on Tuesday)
It's going to be a great day!!!
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The Children's School Pumpkin Fun Run and Fitness Day
On Friday, October 31, 2014, our entire school will be participating in our fourth Fun-Run. This year's event will be called "The Pumpkin Fun Run and Fitness Day", which will incorporate many ways to encourage our children to develop an overall healthy living. This year's event will include Zumba, Yoga and other fun activities.
All children will be provided a T-shirt at no cost. Parents may purchase a T-shirt at $10 per T-shirt. Please clearly mark your size and payment on the pledge form on the back page. Parent T-shirt orders, including payment, is due by October 3rd.
Each participant will raise funds by asking family and friends to sponsor them via pledging a one-time donation of any amount. We appreciate all donations regardless of the amount. No amount is too small!
You are now able to make contributions to TCS via PayPal at www.Paypal.com!!! If using PayPal, funds should be directed to CSSC.PTOTREASURER@YAHOO.COM. Please include the student's name and their teacher's name in the comment line when contributing.
Students and classes will have an opportunity to earn a number of prizes and awards based on their Fun Run pledges.
The Classroom that raises the most money will receive:
A plaque
VIP seating in the cafeteria for one day, lunch and ice cream party
Each child will receive a medallion or button
Extra recess time for one day
First Place Individual Student: Second Place Individual Student:
Academy Sports gift card Birthday party for 10 at Kate's Skating
Lunch with the Principal Lunch with the Assistant Principal
Teacher assistant for half a day Teacher helper for a day
Third Place Individual Student:
$25 gift certificate to be used at TCS Book Fair
3 Striker's Bowling Passes
Teacher helper for a day
Fun Run Pledge collections will begin on Friday, October 3rd and end on October 30th (collection dates are: October 3rd, 17th, 23rd and 30th).
Thank you for your continued support of our great school!
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School Goals for 2014-2015
~Student Achievement: To increase student achievement in Math and Science
*Show a growth of at least 9% over the next 3 years in the Hi category (based on national norms) on Math MAP Test
*Show a decrease of least 9% over the next 3 years in the Lo category (based on national norms) on Math MAP Test
*Show at least an 8 point increase in the average mean score for 4th and 5th grade students on PASS Science Test
~Teacher/Administrator Quality: To increase staff collaboration and student achievement through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
*All staff will participate in weekly PLC meetings and have a clear understanding of its purpose
~School Climate- To continue to develop an increased commitment to Montessori beliefs and traditions while promoting Healthy School
*Staff will continue to take Montessori classes and attend Montessori conferences throughout the school year
*A minimum of 90% of families will attend at least one school function such as parent-teacher conferences, parent nights/orientations, a PTO sponsored event, or volunteer/visit in a classroom
*To reduce the total number of current 5th grade students that are overweight or obese to 33.7% (which is the state average for adolescents) based on BMI data
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Box Tops for Education Fundraiser!
We are requesting your participation in this fundraiser as it provides needed educational funds for our students and teachers. This year, we will have a competition between classes with quarterly results and rewards.
Participation is easy as 1-2-3-4!!
1.Buy your favorite Box Tops products.
2.Cut out Box Tops.
3. Send Box Tops to your child's class in a zip lock bag
with child's name, teacher's name and number of Box Tops in the bag!
4.Earn points for Class Prize!
Each class will have three chances to win this school year!!!!!
Quarterly collection dates:
September 15- November 21, 2014
November 24- February 13, 2015
February 17 - May 22, 2015
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Fundraising with Coke Rewards & Labels for Education
Families can help raise money for our school:
Enter the codes from the caps and select our school to donate points. Select the amount of points you want to give then click "donate"
or you can drop your Coke caps off in the school bin located in the front office area and the PTO coordinator will enter codes.
~Labels for Education - by collecting Campbell's labels and dropping them off in the school bin located in the front office area for the PTO coordinator.
(A detailed flier will be coming soon from the PTO)
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ART Update
Message from Mrs. Laura Ashe:
The Arts Council of York County will host The Children's Fall Art Show at the Arts Council of York County. A reception will be held on October 9th at 5:30 p.m.
The artists featured from our school are:
Lucy Cassidy, Malaysia Wilson, Kennedi Johnson, Nick Swoope, Antonia Hopkins, Mason Self, Claire Willis, Julian Rosenthal, and Delilah Hussengawa.
We are so proud of ALL of our artists at TCS!
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Guidance Corner
Message from Mrs. Tami Spain:
The Character word for October is HONESTY. Honesty is the quality of being fair and truthful. Each day students will be reminded of the meaning of honesty through our TCS morning announcements. As students make new friends and work closely with adults at school it is important to be honest with actions and words. Through classroom guidance, I will be discussing the character trait HONESTY with students.
Also, this month Mrs. Spain is beginning the Friendship Circle with lower elementary students. Only students with signed permission forms are able to participate. This group will meet as a lunch bunch once a week through October.
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Media Update
NOTE from Mrs. Robinson
Accelerated Reader has begun for the year. This is an online reading motivation program generously provided by our PTO. Students in grades 1-5 can take quizzes on books they read and earn points. Parents may view their child's reading record online at
https://Hosted299.renlearn.com/47933/HomeConnect
You will need to know your child's log-in information to access their record. In addition to viewing your child's record, there is a resource called AR Book Finder, which will allow you to see which books have quizzes along with reading level and point value.
This year, during our fall and spring book fairs, the boy and girl in each grade with the highest point total will be allowed to choose a free book. The winning students must also have an 85% correct average and an average book level no lower than 2 grade levels below their actual grade.
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Girls on the Run (GOTR)
The following 3rd-5th girls are members of the TCS Girls on the Run Team:
India L. (Howze Homeroom)
Abbie Grace (Leonard Homeroom)
Teryn (Leonard Homeroom)
Sadia C (Leonard Homeroom)
Lilly S (Gayton)
Morgan B (Gayton)
Sha'Bria B (Howze)
Zoe G (Porter Homeroom)
Madeline Smith (Remus Homeroom)
This year's coaches, Ms. Barton, Ms. Jenkins, Ms. Powell and Ms. Spain, are excited for a great 2014 season!
Practices are on Mondays and Wednesday from 2:45-4:15 p.m.
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Music Corner
Messages from Mrs. Heather Turner (TCS Music Teacher)
Mrs. Heather has a webpage for music class:
http://tcsmusic.weebly.com/
What you'll find on there:
-pictures of classes in action
-program dates
-ways to get in touch with Mrs. Heather
-great links to fun music websites as well as some fun musical videos
3-5 graders are beginning work on their songs for their November 20th music program called "An Attitude of Gratitude". The music has been selected and the webpage (mentioned above) has a link called 3rd-5th that features all of their songs, links to mp3 recordings and lyrics. This is so they can practice at home, in the car, and everywhere in between. The program's success will come with their memorization of lyrics. Mrs. Heather is still adding some links but it should be complete by October. Encourage practice!!!
Were you in marching band in HS? Do you want to show your children what you loved in HS? Do you just want to get your kid into something fun? Show them some marching bands this Saturday 9/27 at RH District 3 stadium. The RHHS and NHS are hosting a marching band competition and bands from NC and SC will be competing. Performances start at 2:00 and go through the day til 8:30 with a small break for dinner. Look for "Olde English Festival of Bands" on Facebook for a more detailed schedule!
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SAVE the DATE--Fall Music Program and General PTO Meeting
~Fall Music Program for 3rd-5th Grade
~Thursday, November 20th at 6:30 at South Pointe High School
~Theme: "Gratitude"
In the Montessori environment, GRATITUDE is a key component of peace education. Showing gratitude is an important part of who we are as humans. It strengthens our relationships and our connection to our community and studies show that expressing appreciation makes us happier and more compassionate people.
~The performance will begin promptly at 6:30 with a PTO meeting in the middle of the performance. All of Mrs. Gayton's 2nd graders will participate in this program, as well.
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Changing the Community
Lilly (3rd grade) and Lola (2nd grade)
These Montessori students are really making a difference in our community!
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School Improvement Council (SIC) Update
We had a great first SIC meeting on this week.
Our next meeting will be Monday, October 27th at 5:00 p.m.
in the school media center.
Our new SIC officers are:
*Tameka Drayton - Chairperson
*Robbie Boyd - Co-Chair
*Kristin Sobieski - Secretary
**Just a reminder-the District SIC meeting will be Thursday, October 23rd at 6:00 p.m. in the District Training Room
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PTO Update
Next meeting is on Thursday, October 16th at 6:00 p.m.
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The Faculty and Staff of TCS
I'd like to give a "shout-out" to Faye and Donna (our school secretaries). They are the ears and eyes of TCS and help keep our school running smoothly!
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October (DEAR Soldier Campaign Kicks-off)
8th - LATE START
10th - WALK to SCHOOL Day and Kona Ice
13th - Columbus Day-NO STUDENT attendance (Teacher workday)
16th - PTO Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
23rd - End of 9 weeks
24th - NO STUDENT attendance (Teacher workday)
24th - School spirit night at Chuck E Cheese (3:00-9:00 p.m.)
27th - 31st -RED RIBBON WEEK
31st - Pumpkin Fun Run
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