IHES- Newsletter
February 7, 2020
IHES Yearbooks On Sale Now!!!
Order Deadline: March 27th, 2020
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A message From Nurse bosdell
As cold and flu season is upon us, please remember to keep your child home if he has any fever. A fever is defined as 100°F (37.8°C) or higher. Keep your child home from school for at least 24 hours after the fever is gone. (The fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine such as Tylenol or Motrin.) In addition, if your child has any vomiting or diarrhea, he must also be free of these symptoms for 24 hours before returning to school. Thank you for helping us keep all of the students and staff members healthy!
Summer Challenger Enrichment Program
Rock Hill Schools is committed to providing equal access to educational and employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, spousal affiliation, or any other protected trait or characteristic, as may be required by law.
Pirate Bike Club
The Pirate Bike Club is an after school club at India Hook Elementary School with a goal of teaching problem solving skills through the maintenance and care of a bicycle. We have partnered with the City of Rock Hill to bring this 7 week program to our school. It is open to ten students in the 4th and 5th grade.
When: Thursdays Starting February 20th.
Where: Mr. Morton’s Classroom from 2:45-4:00
If you are interested please go to the link and complete the form by February 13th. If we exceed 10 students we will use a lottery system to choose the 10.
Let them run!
Registration opens February 1st! To register, parents can go to https://upperpalmetto.letmerun.org/
SIXTH GRADE ORIENTATION NIGHT
SPECIAL EVENT FOR RISING SIXTH GRADE STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
FEBRUARY 13 AT 6 P.M.
AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL YOU ARE ZONED TO ATTEND IN 2020-2021
Please come to learn more about your middle school for next year including teachers, selection of courses, and extracurricular clubs and activities.
Please plan to attend the event at the middle school you are zoned to attend. If you are unsure about your zoned middle school, please check with your current guidance counselor or principal.
We look forward to welcoming you at this important event as you start planning for your sixth year! See you on February 13th at 6 p.m.!
Important Testing Information
WIDA Testing (ESOL students)
Testing window (1/27-3/14)
The current federal education legislation requires an annual English language proficiency assessment of all limited English proficient (LEP) students who are either receiving or not receiving English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) services. To meet this federal requirement, the WIDA ACCESS 2.0 for ELLs test will be given in our school from January 27th to February 14th to students who are in one for the categories below:
· All limited English proficient kindergarten students,
· Students in grades 1 through 12 who are eligible for and are receiving ESOL services,
· Students in grades 1 through 12 whose families have refused ESOL services,
· Students in grades 1 through 12 eligible for ESOL services and special education services,
· Students in grades K-12 at ELP Level 5, Bridging
Students in one of these groups and will be administered the WIDA ACCESS 2.0 for ELLs test to meet this United States Department of Education requirement. This test assesses students’ English proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
PTO News
FUN RUN UPDATE
The Fun Run will be held on Friday April 17th
Please note that this is an updated date from what was posted in the fall calendar.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
February
13 Spirit Night- Kidcreate Studio at IHES
17 No School- Presidents’ Day
25 Spirit Night- Shane’s Rib Shack
PTO CONTACT INFORMATION:
TEXT REMIND SYSTEM: text: @ihespto2 to 81010
FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/IndiaHookPTO/
EMAIL: indiahookpto@gmail.com
Friendly Reminders
Also, if you are emailing your child's teacher about your child's absence, please include Mrs. Merck (kmerck@rhmail.org) and Mrs. Wright (gwright@rhmail.org) in the email as well.
e-Learning Days
Volunteer Information
IHES is so fortunate to have wonderful parents willing to volunteer. If you are interested in volunteering, please be sure to follow the application process outlined below.
All volunteers must go through the application process to get an ID card and to be an approved volunteer. Name on volunteer card and state issued id should match.
https://www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us/Page/1188
Safety and Security / Volunteer Application
Rock Hill Schools is committed to providing equal access to educational and employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, spousal affiliation, or any other protected trait or characteristic, as may be required by law.
Social Media
Challenger Information
What is Challenger?
Challenger is an after-school enrichment program for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. The program is housed at each of the district's elementary schools. The Challenger enrichment program is separate from the regular school day. Challenger is an optional, self-supporting, academic program. The Challenger program operates daily during the school year from 2:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Enrollment for Challenger is on a full-time basis during the school year. Enrollment is based on the expectation that students are able to actively participate in the program and meaningfully benefit from being with other children. Registration forms must be turned in to the Site Director for their review. Site Directors are available 3:30-6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. At the time of your application submission, the director will provide you with a start date. The daily schedule includes homework and snack time, healthy activities and Challenger curriculum.
Sick Child Policy
Please see the below information about our school exclusion policy for sick children.
https://www.scdhec.gov/sites/default/files/Library/CR-010752.pdf#page=2
Please contact the school if you have any questions.
Nurse Bosdell
803-985-1617
Board Approves School Calendars
At the December 17, 2018, Board of Trustees business meeting, the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school district calendars were approved. In the event SC State Law is changed to allow an adjustment to the school start date, district administration may request a change to this calendar. However, in being considerate of all involved, should it become an option to adjust the start date district officials will be mindful of the timing and the amount of flexibility allowed.
Download the 2019-2020 calendar.
Pirate PE Updates
Lunch Menu
Erin's Law
Erin’s Law and Comprehensive Health Education:
Section 59-32-20 (B) of the South Carolina Code of Laws
York 3 – Rock Hill School District Overview and Implementation
Dear Parent/Guardian:
The South Carolina Legislature passed legislation in 2014 known as Erin’s Law. This law requires that South Carolina school districts extend their current mandated educational programs regarding personal safety, abuse education and prevention curriculum to students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grades. The goal of the law is to teach children to avoid situations that may lead to abuse and to report any instances of abuse they may have endured.
The intent of the law is to give students skills in knowing how to stay safe from sexual assault and how to report any incidents of sexual assault. Parents and guardians are encouraged to discuss all health safety topics with their children. Specific to Erin’s Law, The Committee for Children and Darkness to Light (D2L) provides excellent resources for parents and families. Links to these resources are included here:
http://www.cfchildren.org/families/sexual-abuse-prevention http://www.d2l.org/site/c.4dlCljOkGcISE/b.6035035/k.8258/Prevent_Child_Sexual_Abuse.htm#.Vrj3SE_ wtaQ
Providing abuse education in schools is not a new initiative. Mandates under the Health Education Act and Internet Safety Education Curriculum require instruction beginning in sixth grade. Erin’s Law simply extends this education into grades pre-kindergarten through twelve. Some sample topics in elementary school include: Self-Esteem and Personal Power, Fitting In and Acceptance, Grooming and Boundaries, Staying Safe in the Virtual World; S.A.F.E.: It’s Ok to Tell.
Our district guidance counselors, health teachers, and physical education teachers, under the leadership of our Lead Clinical Nurse and Associate Superintendent for Planning and Programs, worked together to select developmentally appropriate curriculum that will give our students the knowledge and skills they need to protect themselves. Your child’s school guidance counselor will present age appropriate lessons Pre-K – 5.
Parents are welcome to view the instructional materials at Safer, Smarter Kids. https://safersmarterkids.org/.
Luanne Kokolis, Associate Superintendent for Planning and Programs
Important Weather Information
Friday Lunch Visits
We will have tables set up on the stage in the cafeteria for families to eat while they visit. Parents may also come have lunch on their child's birthday.
Rock Hill School District Wellness Policy
As a wellness focused school we are thrilled that our school board has approved a wellness policy. Some of the most important points of the policy are listed below.
• Candy and food will not be used as a reward for students.
• Children will have access to water during the day to stay hydrated.
• Special classroom snacks will follow the healthy snacks guidelines. Please see our website for more information about what is allowed.
• Non-food birthday recognition items are allowed if you would like to provide a treat on your child’s birthday. (Cupcakes, cookies, cakes, etc. will not be allowed.)
• Any outside snacks provided to children during school will follow our district wellness guidelines and be in sealed labeled containers with nutritional information clearly labeled. (Pizza does not meet healthy guidelines.)
• Physical activity (P.E. and Recess) cannot be withheld from a student.
• Physical activity cannot be used as a form of punishment
• All fundraisers must follow the guidelines stated in the district wellness policy.
• Valentine’s Day parties will offer a one-day exemption from wellness policy, however, all food must be clearly labeled with ingredients and nutritional information
• No home-baked items can be served to children.
• At India Hook, you may choose to bring lunch for your child occasionally on Fridays or their actual birthday. Please understand that food cannot be shared with other children.