A Message from the Principal
Hello, Raider Family,
Welcome to the September edition of the Raider Lead school newsletter! We are excited to share our learning and leadership with you and prepare you for our big rocks this month.
We will be studying Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind. This is the habit of defining clear measures of success and developing a plan to achieve them. You can see your child's leadership portfolio, plans, and the goals they have during our student-led conferences on September 13th.
Our middle school students are participating in a variety different sports throughout the month, so be sure to review the calender.
Remember to encourage our students, families, staff, and community as we partner together to be amazing Raiders!
Inspiring life-ready leaders!
Angela A. Tanner
Raider RN Report
Happy September, Raiders!
We have made it through the first month of school! Hoorah!
Just a quick update about what we have had going on. Cases of COVID have been low. We have seen lots of sinus/allergy symptoms and several different viruses but this is all to be expected in a school environment. This is especially true since we have spent most of the last 2years social distancing and wearing masks. Our body's immune system needs to build back up. With this being said, please remember if your child is sick keep them home until they are feeling better. I have attached the school parent guide for when to send your child to school and when not to send them to school. If you ever have any questions just contact me and I will help you. Also, if your child is sick causing them to be absent, let us know. Send an excuse when they come back. Attendance is very important and is going to be stricter than when we were having to quarantine with COVID.
We have some exciting news! Our school is participating in Kinsa’s FLUency™ school health program. This program allows us to provide free smart thermometers to our students. With flu season just around the corner, this is a great time for this. Don't get caught without a thermometer when you need one. This can be used with or without the smart app that goes to your phone. The app is really great if you have a child sick for more than one day because it tracks the fever and symptoms for you. So if you have to go to the doctor you have all the information right in front of you. I have a limited number of these free smart thermometers, so please reach out to me at mfaulkenberry@fsd2.org or 843-493-9235 to request one for your family!
Contact Information:
Mary Alice Faulkenberry,RN
Florence County School District Two Lead Nurse
Hannah-Pamplico Elementary/Middle School Nurse
843-493-9235 (W)
843-319-7613 (C)
Jodi Cox,RN
Hannah-Pamplico Elementary/Middle School Nurse
843-493-9266 (W)
Fax:843-493-5461
Raider Reading Corner
Parents of 4K, 4K, and 1st graders...check out this video on the Alphabet Arc! It's a great interactive way for kids to practice identifying uppercase and lowercase letters!
Here's the link to the actual Interactive Alphabet Arc.
Here's a link to some additional activities that you can use with the Alphabet Arc.
Swinging the Sword- Gifted and Talented
Florence County School District No. Two provides gifted education services to identified students in grades 3-8. The following steps will guide you through the process of screening/referral procedures and eligibility requirements.
1. Grade 2 Census Testing - In grade 2 (November) all
students will take a reasoning ability test, ITBS (Iowa Test of Basic Skills) and an achievement test, CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test). These tests will determine if your child qualifies for the Gifted and Talented Program as rising 3rd graders.
2. The district will continue to screen all students in grades 3-8 by reviewing their aptitude and achievement test scores and their intellectual/academic performance. Initial screening does not guarantee placement.
3. Students may be eligible for the program provided that two of the following three dimensions are met according to state guidelines:
Dimension A: Reasoning Ability (CogAT score in the 93rd national age percentile on verbal or nonverbal). A national age percentile composite score of 96th or higher may be used as sole criterion for placement. The CogAT is administered to 2nd graders.
b. Dimension B: High Achievement in Reading
Comprehension and/or Mathematics Concepts and Problem Solving (94thNational percentile or above on a nationally normed achievement test-ITBS in 2nd grade or first iReady score of current school year) or an Exemplary score level determined by the SDE on the state standardized testing (grades 3-8) reading portion of the ELA subtest or math subtest.
Dimension C: Intellectual/Academic Performance (meet state-identified score on the performance task assessment Project STAR in grades 2-5 or a grade point average of 3.75 or better on the core subjects for students in grades 5-8). The STAR test is administered to students in grades 2-5 who have already met Dimension A or B, but not both.
1. An evaluation/placement team will be responsible for interpreting and evaluating student data to ensure appropriate placement.
2. Parents will be notified if a student is eligible for placement in the Gifted and Talented Program.
3. Administrators, parents, teachers and students may refer a student for Gifted & Talented screening.
If you feel that your child is doing well in any of the dimensions listed above and would like to make a referral, please contact the Gifted and Talented Coordinator for a form or a conference to further look at your child’s current performance. If you have any questions or concerns about the Gifted and Talented Program or the screening/referral procedures and eligibility requirements for the program, please contact Mrs. Anna Taylor at HPEMS.
Hannah-Pamplico Elementary Middle School
"Awesome happens here!"
Inspiring learning, leading, and caring.
Email: atanner@fsd2.org
Website: https://www.fsd2.org/Page/24
Location: 2131 S Pamplico Hwy, Pamplico, SC 29583
Phone: (843)493-2061
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hannah-Pamplico-Elementary-Middle-School-343699965781757