Pontiac School News
January 10, 2019
A MESSAGE FROM OUR SCHOOL PRINCIPAL:
As students and teachers returned to campus this week, I remain very excited about all that students and teachers are accomplishing at Pontiac Elementary.
This month we are encouraging students to Find Your Voice! What a wonderful habit for our students. You can find more about this habit and the other habits at leaderinme.org. The Leader in Me teaches students how to find their strengths and become a leader in their classroom, our school, and our community. We are often asked how parents can support our school’s leadership initiative. Each time we are asked we give the same answer “Use the 7 Habits language at home.”
As the school year unfolds, the children are learning the language and meaning of the 7 Habits. By hearing the same language at home and at school, you send the children a strong message of what you believe is important and that we are all on the same team. When parents and schools support one another, the sky is the limit!
Below is a summary of each of the habits:
Habit 1: Be Proactive (You’re in Charge)
Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind (Have a Plan)
Habit 3: Put First Things First (Work First, Then Play)
Habit 4: Think Win-Win (Everyone Can Win)
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood ( Listen Before You Talk)
Habit 6: Synergize (Together Is Better)
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw (Balance Feels Best)
Habit 8: Find Your Voice
Now that we have rung in the new year, there is much work to be done and we know you will continue to support us as we work with your student. We are asking the following:
1. Make sure your student comes to school every day and is on time to the classroom. Our tardy bell rings at 8:10am so their presence in the classroom prior to 8:10am is expected.
2. Set aside monitored time for your student to work on his/her school assignments.
3. Check and help with homework daily. Make sure students turn in all work that is required. Use Parent Portal to help monitor this.
4. Partner with teachers via conferences, email, and phone calls so that the year will continue to be a success for your student.
Mark your calendars and save the date for our Student Showcase on the evening of January 31. More details will be provided to you soon! This will be an opportunity for your child to share his/her leadership notebook with you!
We wish everyone a safe and prosperous new year.
Jump Rope for Heart - A Message from Coach Davis
Our Kid's Heart Challenge (Jump Rope for Heart) is coming up! In order to get ready for this awesome month long fundraiser and celebration, we need your help!
If you go to http://www2.heart.org/goto/PontiacElem and click "sign up" to register your student/s, then we will be ready to raise some money for a great cause, and it's completely free to register! The classes that have the most students sign up will also earn a POPCORN PARTY!!!
Richard Davis
IMPORTANT DATES
January 18 - Half Day - Dismissal at 11:30 am
January 21 - No School - Student Holiday
January 24 - Skate Night
January 31 - Student Showcase
February 7 - PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm
February 15 - Half Day - Dismissal at 11:30 am
February 18 - No School - Student Holiday
For more information about activities in Richland Two
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Address
500 Spears Creek Church Rd.
Elgin, SC 29045
Principal Dr. Katie Barber
Assistant Principals Mrs. DeAnna Savage and Mr. Jessie Williams
Phone: 8036992700