ocrt252013 - Richland School District Two

The Cougar Chronicle
“Bridging the PATH of Excellence to Children”
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DAT E S TO
REMEMBER
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October 31
Early Dismissal
11:30 AM
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November 1
Report Card Issued
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November 5
Chick-Fil-A Night
5-8 PM
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We have experienced our first bout of cold
weather this week. As we move into
November and December, colder days will
become the norm. We want all of our
students to be warm. Therefore, we are
partnering with Mount Horeb United
Methodist Church and they are donating
new coats for any Bridge Creek student
whose family is struggling with financial
hardship. If your child needs a coat for this
winter, please contact Jeanie Sullivan, our
school guidance counselor, to request a coat.
Her email address is
jsullivan@richland2.org or you may reach her
by telephone at (803) 462-3900 ext. 32208.
On a different note, our school’s lost and
found is growing rapidly. With the cool
mornings and warm afternoons, students are
shedding jackets and leaving them behind.
We will be placing lost and found items on
the benches in the cafeteria every day next
week. Please remind your child to look for
any of his or her lost items when coming to
lunch each day next week. Due to lack of
storage for the lost and found items, next
Friday, November 1st, we will be placing any
remaining lost items in the donation box in
our parking lot.
Mrs. Kristen Eubanks
DON’T FORGET
There will be No Cougar Connections
on Thursday, October 31 due to the half day
dismissal.
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News From the Nurse…
From The Principal…
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HEALTH SCREENING
Bridge Creek Elementary annual Health Screening for students
will be held on Tuesday, October 29th and Wednesday, October
30th. Various grade levels are scheduled to receive vision,
hearing and/or dental screenings according to DHEC
recommendations (see below).
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CD-hearing, vision, and eye muscle
K-hearing, vision, eye muscle, and dental
1st-hearing and vision
2nd-hearing only
3rd-hearing and vision
4th- no screening recommended
5 -vision only
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District nurses will administer all screenings. Parents, please remember to
remind your child to wear his/her glasses to school if prescribed.
If your child’s results require follow-up, you will be notified in writing.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call our school nurse,
Vickie Pyfrom, RN/BSN, @ 803-462-3900 ext. 32419.
Thank you!
CHEQUEO DE SALUD
El chequeo de salud anual para estudiantes de Bridge Creek Elementary
será el miércoles October 29th and October 30th. Varios grados van a
recibir chequeo de visión, oído y/o dental, de acuerdo con las recomendaciones de DHEC (ver abajo).
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CD-oído, visión, y músculo del ojo
K-oído, visión, músculo del ojo, y dental
1o-oído y visión
2o-oído solamente
3o-oído y visión
4o- no recomiendan chequeo
5o-visión solamente
Las enfermeras del distrito harán los chequeos. Padres, si su niño usa
lentes prescritos por un doctor, por favor recuérdenle a su niño traer
sus lentes.
Si los resultados de su niño requieren seguimiento, ustedes van a ser
notificados por escrito.
Si tienen preguntas o preocupaciones, por favor llamen a nuestra
enfermera,
Vickie Pyfrom, RN, BSN, @ 803-462-3900 ext. 32419.
¡Gracias!
The Counselor’s Corner...
STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Assisting Students in Need at BCE
Shivley Jordan Terry
McClain Benjamin Yang
Cromer Joshua Williams
Vigrass Jaden Brown
Robitzsch Payton Senn
Batman Precious Brown
Kirincich Nickkie Starks
Wise Jalen Mahone
Hinks Sean Payne
Johnson Xavier Crandell
Hunter Josiah Taylor
Oliver Melany Carcom-Delcid
Dominic Aaron Aidoo
Poole Kyrstin Jenkins
Whitford Benjamin Darko
Huber Matthew Massingale Lakes Makeshria Brown
Hicks Sirian Eaglen
Lindsay Summer Robinson
Bonig Luis Garcia Hernandez
Cline A’siyah Griffis
Mariaca Bryan Zuniga-Garcia Hoft Jasmine Walter
Howe Sarriya Pressey
Bowden Stanley Partman
Davis Anthony Gerace
Keppler Hayden Zaler
Robinson Caroline Starker
Shuford Isaiah Harmon
Harris Joshua Smalls
Butts Amber Mosley
Schmid Kaitlyn Dorsey
Gibney Arya Rahman
Throughout your child’s education, there may be a time
when he or she has a physical, financial, social, emotional, or
academic need in which you need assistance. Did you know
that Bridge Creek has many support personnel that can assist
or direct you to assistance?
If your child has a physical concern, our school nurse, Ms.
Pyfrom, and her assistant, Ms. Butler, are here to assist. They
screen for vision and hearing problems as well as provide care
for the everyday “mishaps" that occur in school. If your child
has more serious medical needs, our nursing staff develops
health plans and provides referrals for in-school and outside
assistance.
If you are struggling to meet your child’s basic needs of food,
shelter, or clothing, our school’s social worker, Ms. Inman,
can lead you to community resources that may be helpful.
Right now, an area church is providing coats for students in
need. If you are unable to provide your child with a coat for
the colder days ahead, please contact Ms. Sullivan at
462-3900, ext. 32208 or email her at jsullivan@richland2.org.
Mrs. Jeanie Sullivan
CLASS OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Shivley’s Class
Cougar Readers…Cougar Leaders
A jump start for Non Reader
Acknowledge the problem with your child:
Talk about it, but in a positive way. Say things like: "Yes we have a problem, but the best thing to do, is to do something about it."
Make a new start:
Wipe the slate clean and say "Let's put the past aside. We're going to teach you to read in a very special way, that's just right for
you." Make a commitment and stick to it.
The approach must open the door for success:
Take very small steps. it is essential for your child to experience success. Praise the smallest thing, one step at a time. Start with
something the child is interested in to motivate them and make learning seem fun.
Establish a routine:
Set aside a special time for the both of you to sit down and focus on the child. Be open to their learning style - some children learn
better when things are written down or drawn in pictures. Brief, frequent sessions will work best, especially at the start.
Show them that you expect this to work:
They will take cues from your confidence, so make sure they see you being just that. Celebrate each step forward with them.
Use the child's strengths:
Their own language, their interests, their current knowledge - it's familiar territory and far away from word
lists, charts and books that label a person a non-reader. Use this, be committed and you will succeed.
This information has been sourced from the book "Parents, Teachers, Partners" by Barry Dwyer.
News from the Den…..
Uniform/Spririt Wear on Sale...
Stop by the front office we have new designs and colors
available. E-mail tgregory@richland2.org for order form
Remember School Fee’s…
Parents please remember Student Fees were due the
end of September.
The district does still charge a general school fee,
in addition to the course fees, as authorized by the
South Carolina General Assembly. The fee is $15
per student and is required of every child.
Adjustments are made for students receiving free
or reduced lunch. The money collected through
school fees is used to buy instructional materials
and supplies.
Please make check payable to BCE and send to the front
office with your student.
CAFÉ NEWS..
This is just a reminder that your 30-day grace period has expired
as of Friday October 4,2013. Any student who has not filled out an
application for free/reduced lunch for the current school year is
currently being charged full price. Please go online
www.richland2schoollunchapp.com. Remember the process
online is much quicker.
If you have any questions or need to inquire about your child's
lunch account please contact, Mrs. Debra Tucker Café manager at
803-462-3900 ext. 32601.
Do you have a minute???
Parents, in an effort to best serve our students please take a
moment to complete this survey. The customer service surveys will be open through October 31st.
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