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Friday, April 23, 2010
April 2010 Newsletter
The character word for the month of April is: PERSEVERANCE.
This means that you continue to do something in spite of difficulties or obstacles. Perseverance means to keep trying and to never give up.
The March 2010 Career Week was a huge hit. The Career Fair was wonderful and very informative. Thank you to all of our speakers and volunteers. We had: Emily from Newberry County Hospital, A Dog Groomer, T. Sam Ziady from Newberry County Library, The Silverstreet Fire Department – Johnnie Wix & Dave Westgate, Lindsay Willyerd groomed Peanut, Lee Mayer with his extra large tractor, the Newberry County Police Department – Major Todd Johnson & Connie Johnson, Erin Whitaker from the Whitaker Funeral Home, Ashley Fulmer with photography, and Coach Eargle talked about being a professional athlete and a sports coach.
Mrs. Swieringa’s class was the winning class for Pennies For Patients with a little over $163! Reuben Elementary collected $590.40 for this amazing cause. We did AWESOME!!!!
May PASS testing is just around the corner and we want our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students to be as prepared as possible. We will be holding a PASS parent and student education night. This night will consist of:
• Parent and student review and learning of how PASS testing works and what are the core areas learned to prepare for PASS.
• Tokens/gifts will be provided by the school for drawing during the parent session.
• Packets will be given to parents with materials from your school as well as the Family Literacy program.
The schedule is as follows:
• 6:30: Parents and students arrive:
• 6:45: Parent Discussion led by Rita Saddler
• Students will report to designated classrooms with teachers
• 7:15: parents will join their student in a grade level class for, "Who is smarter than a 5th (4th)(3rd) Grader?” game.
• 8:15pm: wrap up and go home
Parents and Teachers can work together to make sure our students are getting the best preparation possible for their future academics. We look forward to seeing you there!
Don’t forget about Spring Fling on Saturday, April 24th from 9am to 1:30pm. This will be a great time to bring the family and have some fun at Reuben Elementary!
Congratulations to the March 2010 Students of the Month:
Joshua Hedgepath, Parker Kinard, Layla Franklin, Samantha Moore, Megan Hunter, JoJo Luna, Latajah Oliver, Coye Cutshall, Maria Mendez, Taylor Bouknight, and Nicholas Paul.
This means that you continue to do something in spite of difficulties or obstacles. Perseverance means to keep trying and to never give up.
The March 2010 Career Week was a huge hit. The Career Fair was wonderful and very informative. Thank you to all of our speakers and volunteers. We had: Emily from Newberry County Hospital, A Dog Groomer, T. Sam Ziady from Newberry County Library, The Silverstreet Fire Department – Johnnie Wix & Dave Westgate, Lindsay Willyerd groomed Peanut, Lee Mayer with his extra large tractor, the Newberry County Police Department – Major Todd Johnson & Connie Johnson, Erin Whitaker from the Whitaker Funeral Home, Ashley Fulmer with photography, and Coach Eargle talked about being a professional athlete and a sports coach.
Mrs. Swieringa’s class was the winning class for Pennies For Patients with a little over $163! Reuben Elementary collected $590.40 for this amazing cause. We did AWESOME!!!!
May PASS testing is just around the corner and we want our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students to be as prepared as possible. We will be holding a PASS parent and student education night. This night will consist of:
• Parent and student review and learning of how PASS testing works and what are the core areas learned to prepare for PASS.
• Tokens/gifts will be provided by the school for drawing during the parent session.
• Packets will be given to parents with materials from your school as well as the Family Literacy program.
The schedule is as follows:
• 6:30: Parents and students arrive:
• 6:45: Parent Discussion led by Rita Saddler
• Students will report to designated classrooms with teachers
• 7:15: parents will join their student in a grade level class for, "Who is smarter than a 5th (4th)(3rd) Grader?” game.
• 8:15pm: wrap up and go home
Parents and Teachers can work together to make sure our students are getting the best preparation possible for their future academics. We look forward to seeing you there!
Don’t forget about Spring Fling on Saturday, April 24th from 9am to 1:30pm. This will be a great time to bring the family and have some fun at Reuben Elementary!
Congratulations to the March 2010 Students of the Month:
Joshua Hedgepath, Parker Kinard, Layla Franklin, Samantha Moore, Megan Hunter, JoJo Luna, Latajah Oliver, Coye Cutshall, Maria Mendez, Taylor Bouknight, and Nicholas Paul.
March 2010 Newsletter
The character word for the month of March is: SELF-DISCIPLINE.
This means that you are able to control your own behavior and actions.
PASS Writing testing will be Tuesday, March 16th and Wednesday, March 17th. This testing is for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades only.
Some tips for preparing for any test include:
Get a good night’s sleep
Eat a healthy breakfast
Study your materials in advance. DO NOT STUDY AT THE LAST MINUTE!!!
Have all of your materials ready (sharpen your pencils, have at least 2 pencils in case one breaks, have an extra eraser, go to the restroom ahead of time, etc.)
Follow all of the directions and instructions that your teacher gives you. LISTEN!
Know that your teachers have been teaching you what to know. There is no big surprise.
Know techniques to fight “test stress” (breath in and out slowly, count to 10, give yourself compliments, take a sip of water, etc.)
For the month of March we are participating in Pennies for Patients. This is not mandatory. Send in 1 penny or a boat load. Every penny counts!!! This money does go towards those children in our surrounding communities who are fighting Leukemia. The class with the most money will win an ice cream party!!! All money needs to be turned in by March 25th.
Thank you to everyone who bought a Ronald McDonald Charity Heart. They have been displayed in our front foyer for all to see. We have raised over $70 for this charity!!
Reuben Elementary will be hosting a Career Week the last week of March. March 29th to April 1st will be filled with career riddles, a writing contest, a coloring contest, a fashion show and more. As you know, the WRES news team has been reading all of your Career Interviews. We are also looking forward to setting up a Career Fair in the Gym on Thursday, April 1st. We need volunteers!!! I will be sending home a letter for those interested or who know someone who might be interested in coming out.
Congratulations to the February 2010 Students of the Month:
LaTajah Oliver, Maria Mendez, Coye Cutshall, Megan Hunter, JoJo Luna, Joshua Hedgepath, Taylor Bouknight, Nicholas Paul, Layla Franklin, Samantha Moore, and Parker Kinard.
This means that you are able to control your own behavior and actions.
PASS Writing testing will be Tuesday, March 16th and Wednesday, March 17th. This testing is for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades only.
Some tips for preparing for any test include:
Get a good night’s sleep
Eat a healthy breakfast
Study your materials in advance. DO NOT STUDY AT THE LAST MINUTE!!!
Have all of your materials ready (sharpen your pencils, have at least 2 pencils in case one breaks, have an extra eraser, go to the restroom ahead of time, etc.)
Follow all of the directions and instructions that your teacher gives you. LISTEN!
Know that your teachers have been teaching you what to know. There is no big surprise.
Know techniques to fight “test stress” (breath in and out slowly, count to 10, give yourself compliments, take a sip of water, etc.)
For the month of March we are participating in Pennies for Patients. This is not mandatory. Send in 1 penny or a boat load. Every penny counts!!! This money does go towards those children in our surrounding communities who are fighting Leukemia. The class with the most money will win an ice cream party!!! All money needs to be turned in by March 25th.
Thank you to everyone who bought a Ronald McDonald Charity Heart. They have been displayed in our front foyer for all to see. We have raised over $70 for this charity!!
Reuben Elementary will be hosting a Career Week the last week of March. March 29th to April 1st will be filled with career riddles, a writing contest, a coloring contest, a fashion show and more. As you know, the WRES news team has been reading all of your Career Interviews. We are also looking forward to setting up a Career Fair in the Gym on Thursday, April 1st. We need volunteers!!! I will be sending home a letter for those interested or who know someone who might be interested in coming out.
Congratulations to the February 2010 Students of the Month:
LaTajah Oliver, Maria Mendez, Coye Cutshall, Megan Hunter, JoJo Luna, Joshua Hedgepath, Taylor Bouknight, Nicholas Paul, Layla Franklin, Samantha Moore, and Parker Kinard.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
February 2010 Newsletter
The Character Word for January was: TRUSTWORTHINESS
This means that you are honest, reliable, and able to be trusted. You do not steal or cheat and you do what you say you are going to do.
The Character Word for February is: COURAGE
This means that you stand up for what you believe in. You are brave.
February is Black History Month. Each morning a slideshow with various Black History Month Trivia is shown. This helps point out the important people, places, and laws that are being celebrated this month. Ask your child if they have learned anything from this slide show.
3rd, 4th, and 5th grade participated in a Disabilities Awareness Program. They were able to experience first-hand how any disability can affect a person. The different centers included: Trust Walk, Muffled Directions, Mirror Reading, Pick & Clip, Blind Snack, I Can’t Hear You, Slow Down, Ramp Rolling, Finger Reading, Signing, Are You Finished Yet?, and Mouth Writing. These disabilities fell into the categories of: Visual, Auditory, Learning and Physical. Thank you to all of the parent volunteers: Leon Whitener, Diane Waldrop, Sarah Greene & Family, Alicia Dennis, and Donna Bouknight.
Reuben Elementary is selling Ronald McDonald Hearts. These hearts cost $1 and the money will go to the Ronald McDonald House Charity. Feel free to ask your friends, family, and neighbors for $1 and write their name on a heart. These hearts are proudly displayed in the main entrance to the school. We have already raised $68!!! Great Job!
Next month we will be participating in Pennies For Patients again. This money will go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, South Carolina Chapter. A parent letter will be sent out with details.
Congratulations to the January 2010 Students of the Month:
Marlee Burden, Jayla Lindsay, Joshua Eason, Anthony McLean, Jenny Rodrigues-Vasques, DaVaun Davenport, Brianna Brooks, Tehya Cunningham, Derrick Kinard, Dakota Cannon, and Tayloria Jones.
This means that you are honest, reliable, and able to be trusted. You do not steal or cheat and you do what you say you are going to do.
The Character Word for February is: COURAGE
This means that you stand up for what you believe in. You are brave.
February is Black History Month. Each morning a slideshow with various Black History Month Trivia is shown. This helps point out the important people, places, and laws that are being celebrated this month. Ask your child if they have learned anything from this slide show.
3rd, 4th, and 5th grade participated in a Disabilities Awareness Program. They were able to experience first-hand how any disability can affect a person. The different centers included: Trust Walk, Muffled Directions, Mirror Reading, Pick & Clip, Blind Snack, I Can’t Hear You, Slow Down, Ramp Rolling, Finger Reading, Signing, Are You Finished Yet?, and Mouth Writing. These disabilities fell into the categories of: Visual, Auditory, Learning and Physical. Thank you to all of the parent volunteers: Leon Whitener, Diane Waldrop, Sarah Greene & Family, Alicia Dennis, and Donna Bouknight.
Reuben Elementary is selling Ronald McDonald Hearts. These hearts cost $1 and the money will go to the Ronald McDonald House Charity. Feel free to ask your friends, family, and neighbors for $1 and write their name on a heart. These hearts are proudly displayed in the main entrance to the school. We have already raised $68!!! Great Job!
Next month we will be participating in Pennies For Patients again. This money will go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, South Carolina Chapter. A parent letter will be sent out with details.
Congratulations to the January 2010 Students of the Month:
Marlee Burden, Jayla Lindsay, Joshua Eason, Anthony McLean, Jenny Rodrigues-Vasques, DaVaun Davenport, Brianna Brooks, Tehya Cunningham, Derrick Kinard, Dakota Cannon, and Tayloria Jones.
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