The Bobcat Blaze
January 27, 2023
+++We Are AC Moore STRONG+++
SCHOOL VISION
Every AC Moore student will enter middle school reading at or above grade level.
SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
We collaboratively empower students to be accountable and successful.
STAFF CORE VALUES
Passion: Embracing and nurturing our school community
Intentionality: Purposeful, Present, & Prepared
Accountability: Growth Over Ego
Student Pillars of Leadership: PreK - 2
Respect
Cooperation
Community
Responsible
Self-Control
Caring
Trustworthy
Student Pillars of Leadership: 3rd - 5th
Respect
Collaboration
Citizenship
Responsible
Self-Discipline
Empathy
Integrity
January
- January 30.............................................5th Grade to the Philharmonic
- January 31.............................................4th Grade to the Philharmonic
February
- February 1.................................................2nd Grade to Riverbanks Zoo
- February 6.................................................Penny Wars Begins
- February 6.................................................PTO Trivia Night
- February 6-10............................................Kindness Week
- February 7.................................................Interims
- February 20...............................................Professional Development, No school for students
- February 24...............................................March of Dimes Popcorn Sale
- February 25...............................................Race for the Place (details in the Community Connections section below)
- February 27-March 3.................................Read Across America Week
Principal's Message
Happy Friday Bobcat Families!
It was such a fun week in Bobcat Country for our Spirit Week. I hope your students enjoyed the theme days as much as I did. Thank you to our VIPs for visiting classrooms on Friday. We were excited to welcome you.
Have a wonderful weekend!
-----Parent News-----
Last Call for Your Feedback on R1's Two Proposed School Calendars for the 2023-2024 School Year
The @RichlandOne Calendar Committee is seeking feedback on two draft calendars for the 2023-24 school year. View the calendars and take the survey by TODAY!
A Special Thank You To...
...Dr. Elizabeth Rollins!
Our Bobcat family would like to say thank you to Dr. Elizabeth Rollins from USC for her Literacy Night presentation Thursday evening!
VIP Day 2023 Was Today!
Students invited their VIP (Very Important Person) to visit them and enjoy special time together in their classrooms! There were grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, neighbors, and special friends at A.C. Moore to show support and love for a Bobcat student.
Thank you to all of the VIP's for visiting with our Bobcat family! Be sure to check out the slideshow below in school news!
A Message from the YMCA
Happy New Year from the YMCA! It is my hope that you had a restful break. I am reaching out because available staffing is looking promising for the spring! As a result, we have space to expand our YMCA after-school programs. There are a number of spots available at A.C. Moore and we would like to extend to you an opportunity to enroll your student in the YMCA after-school program. Click the logo to the right to read detailed information about how you can sign-up your student or click here to visit the website.
Catie Young Youth Development Director YMCA OF COLUMBIA Downtown YMCA
(O) 803.799.9187 ext. 414
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A Little Something Fun From Each Day This Week!
Monday: "All Aboard" join us at AC Moore in your best AC Moore Swag or colors
Tuesday: "Be a Lifesaver" Dress as your favorite Lifesaver in our community - Police Officers, Doctors, Teachers, Preachers, etc.
Wednesday: 100th day of school on the AC Moore Ship - Dress like you're 100.
Thursday: "Lighthouse" A lighthouse leads the way home for ships so it's like a super Hero to the ships at sea. Let's dress as our favorite Super Hero!
Friday: VIP Day -The VIP's in our lives are like bouys, they help keep us afloat! Let's welcome our VIP's and thank them for all they do for us! Let's make special Thank you cards for our VIP's
Thank you Mr. Hopkins!
Thank you Curtis Hopkins for donating popsicles to our students in honor of former R1 Board Member Vince Ford!
-Parent and Family Engagement-
-------Parent Reminders-------
Need to Report an Absence for your Student? Click Below
Assignments for COVID Related Absences
For the 22-23 school year, students that are absent due to illness will receive any missed and/or make-up assignments upon return to school. They will have 5 days to return the completed work to their teacher. This is in accordance with AC Moore's typical absence policy. Devices and extended absence assignments will not be sent home this year. Virtual check-in sessions with students will also not occur. Those practices and procedures were in place as a result of Richland One's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bobcat Families--Please note that the neighbors directly across from the front of the school are having difficulties getting their trash picked up when vehicles are parked in front of their homes and along the edge of their yard. Your courtesy and consideration would be greatly appreciated in addressing their concerns. When visiting the school, please park in the visitors parking area at the corner of Etiwan Avenue and Rosewood Drive and along the street in designated parking spaces.
Important Carline Pick-up and Drop-off Reminders
In an effort to keep the carline safe for students and staff, it is requested that the following carline procedures be followed during the morning and afternoon carline.
- Please pull as far forward to the end of the carline (towards Rosewood Dr.) before stopping your vehicle to allow your student to enter/exit through the gate; do not stop at the main entrance to let students out of or into the car.
- Students are to get out on the passenger side of the carline only, not from the driver side, side facing the road.
- Parents should remain in the car and allow school staff to assist the students into or out of cars.
--------Nurse's News--------
DONATIONS NEEDED
Hello A.C. Moore Families,
Are you looking for another way to support our school? Please consider donating new children's underwear or small bottles of water to our Health Room. We need both boy's and girl's underwear, sizes 4 - 10. Anything you can give - at any time during the year - will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Nurse Robinson
---Wellness Watch---
Quality Time in No Time: Quick and Simple Ways to Make Family Time More Meaningful
Spending quality time with family and loved ones can improve social skills, boost children’s confidence, and increase feelings of happiness. Healthier Generation and Kohl's Healthy at Home are collaborating with Blue Star Families to share quick and simple ways to make in-person and virtual family time more meaningful.
Take A Look at Your Bobcats...
Engaged in Learning!
--------Community Connections--------
😺Team Name for Sign-up is AC Moore Bobcats😺
------------DISTRICT NEWS------------
Connect with Us
Website: www.richlandone.org/Domain/26
Location: 333 Etiwan Avenue, Columbia, SC, USA
Phone: (803) 343-2910
Facebook: www.facebook.com/acmooreelementary
Twitter: @ACMooreBobcats