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

• April 1-30.............................................................Autism Acceptance Month

• Monday-Friday, April 25-29...................................Scholastics Book Fair

• Saturday, April 30..................................................Bobcat Benefit

• May 2-6.....................................................................Teacher Appreciation Week

• May 2-11...................................................................March of Dimes Fundraiser (details below)

• May 9-19...................................................................SC FitMe and Special Olympics Fundraiser (details below)

• May 16-20.................................................................SC FitMe Work-out Week (details below)

• May 20.......................................................................Field Day and Rivalry Run for SC FitMe and Special Olympics (details below)

Dear A.C. Moore Family,

A.C. Moore Elementary will once again be supporting the March of Dimes and its mission to improve the health of babies by preventing premature birth, birth defects, and infant mortality. Each year our students are pumped to be raising money to help moms and babies!

There are several ways that you can help us reach (or EXCEED!) our goal of $1,500. The first is by going online and making a donation, and by encouraging your friends and family members to do the same. Donating is easy, and if you, your friends, and your family members only donate $5 or $10 dollars each, it will make a HUGE difference. Also, the homeroom class that has the most parents (or grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends) make a donation to our team will receive a ICE CREAM PARTY!!!! Please follow these simple steps:

1. Go to: https://marchforbabies.org/team/acmoorebobcats

2. If the link doesn’t work, simply copy and paste it into your browser.

3. Click on the pink “Donate to this Team” tab to make your donation.

3. Make sure to type in the name of your child’s teacher! ***

4. If you would like, you can also click on the purple “Join this Team” tab to sign up and raise funds on your own!

Donate today! YOUR CHILDREN WILL DEFINITELY WANT THEIR CLASS TO BE THE WINNER OF THIS FUN ICE CREAM CELEBRATION!

We are also going to have four FUN ways for your children to be involved in raising money to help the March of Dimes.

1. Will Mr. Clamp keep his lovely ponytail or will it be chopped off????? It’s up to our students! If $500 dollars are brought in and placed in our special “Mr. Clamp’s Ponytail” can between May 2nd and May 11th, then Mr. Clamp will be sporting a whole new look! The hair cutting event will take place for all to see later in May.

2. Popsicles for Preemies will be on sale at recess on Thursday, April 21st. Popsicles will cost $1, and all funds will be donated to this amazing cause.

.

3. Popcorn for Preemies will be on sale at recess on Friday, May 6th. Popcorn will cost $1, and all funds will be donated to help babies!

4. Bobcats for Babies Hall of Fame – Your child will have the opportunity to be a member of and have their names and/or family members’ names displayed on our Hall of Fame. Membership will cost $1 and their names will be written on mini March of Dimes signs and hung in our school for all to see. Your child will also receive a special sticker to wear to show membership.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and your openness to our efforts to support the March of Dimes and the research that it funds. Here at A.C. Moore, children are our top priority, and this is a wonderful opportunity for us to be a part of an organization that is making sure that they get the best of care and treatment from the very start. Please feel free to email me at elizabeth.balthazor@richlandone.org or to call me at 343-2910 Ext. 29208 if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Balthazor

School Counselor

March of Dimes

The last week of our fundraiser for SC FitMe and Special Olympics South Carolina begins on Monday, May 16th. We will continue supporting SC FitMe’s mission to build and maintain active lifestyles and wellness in our students and school community in addition to supporting Special Olympic Athletes.

Bobcat students will have the opportunity to ramp up their physical activity and help with our fundraiser!

Here is how it works:

1. Arrive at school at 7:05 am (late arrivals can participate but will have less time for activity)

• Activity will be outside (weather permitting) or in the auditorium from 7:05-7:25

• Your child will put their donation in the can for the Marvel or DC superhero squad they support.

Bobcats will soon be "Fun Running" for a cause! This year our annual Fun Run will be the Bobcat Rivalry Run. The $5 entry fee to participate will be used to raise funds to support SC FitMe and Special Olympics South Carolina.

The Bobcat Rivalry Run will be on Friday, May 20th. Students participating in the Rivalry Run will complete the run following the course below. All students with a signed permission slip will participate in the Rivalry Run as a runner ($5 entry fee) or as a spectator. The permission slip and/or entry fee is due to Mrs. Whetstone no later than Friday, May 13th.

Show your commitment to supporting SC FitMe and Special Olympic Athletes by running for team Marvel or DC Comics! At the conclusion of the run, the superhero squad with the most points (the squad that raised the most money) will be revealed.

March 31, 2022

Dear Parents/Guardians:

The South Carolina State Department of Education (SCDE) is utilizing a Climate Survey for accountability/report cards this year as in the past. The delivery model for the survey has changed. Students in grades three through twelve will take the survey, however, the SCDE is placing the survey in the Student Portal account of PowerSchool instead of using a link or paper copies.

Before spring break, your student will be asked to create a Student Portal account for PowerSchool (if they don’t already have one) to access the survey when it becomes available. If they already have an account we will make sure they still have access. If they do not have an account, a sheet will be provided them so they can create an account. All students in grades three through twelve will be assisted by their schools, if needed, to create these accounts.

Parents will be receiving a Climate Survey through Parent Portal as well. If you do not currently have a Parent Portal account, please contact your student’s school and they will be able to assist you with setting up an account.

The Climate Survey will be available beginning April 4, 2022 and will close on May 27, 2022.

Our A.C. Moore family is especially grateful to have Mrs. Dantzler and Mrs. Thorpe as our administrative professionals in the building! They provide critical day-to-day management support and assistance to families, teachers and students each day. They are often behind the scenes preparing and managing essential tasks and responsibilities that contribute to the functioning our school building.

This week (April 24-30, 2022) was Administrative Professionals Week and Wednesday April 27th was Administrative Professionals Day. These national observances recognize the important role that secretaries, administrative assistants, executive assistants, database specialists, receptionists, clerical assistants and all other administrative professionals play in school districts, businesses and organizations across the country.

Please join the Bobcat community in thanking and celebrating Mrs. Dantzler and Mrs. Thorpe for all they do to help make A. C. Moore great!

Thank You, Ladies! 💙💙

In celebration of School Principals’ Day, we would like to recognize our principal, LaQuana Aldridge!

School Principals' day is celebrated annually on May 1st to recognize the importance of principals, from elementary to high school. The principal has many responsibilities and important tasks to manage related to the school community. From helping students reach academic goals, managing students and faculty members, and living up to the expectations of the parents, the jobs of school principals are often underestimated. National Principal's day is set aside to recognize and show appreciation for all the work school principals do for the advancement of the school.

Thank you, Mrs. Aldridge, for your commitment to the Bobcat Family of staff, students, and families and your dedication to the success of A. C. Moore.

THANK YOU to everyone who has participated in the Kinsa FLUency program. I have now distributed free Smart thermometers to nearly 150 A.C. Moore students and staff. Please download the Kinsa app and activate your new thermometer as soon as possible. See the flyer below for easy instructions and, as always, do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. The last ordering window for this school year closes on April 3. Let me know if you would still like to participate!

Jennifer Robinson, School Nurse

803-929-3886

jennifer.robinson2@richlandone.org

The Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine is now available for children age 5 and older! To schedule an appointment for your child to receive the vaccine, please visit the DHEC Vaccine Locator site or call your healthcare provider.

Richland One Parents,

The Richland One Board of School Commissioners approved the district’s 2022-2023 academic calendar at last night's board meeting.

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 will be the first day of school for Richland One students. The last day of school will be Friday, May 26, 2023, which will be an early release day for students.

Other key dates include:

• Thanksgiving Break – November 23-25, 2022
• Winter Break – December 21-30, 2022
• Spring Break – April 10-14, 2023
• 
  

Draft Calendar B, which was the calendar that was approved by the Board, was the one that was preferred based on feedback obtained through the online survey of students, parents and staff. The Board gave its initial approval of the 2022-2023 calendar at the March 8 board meeting. The 2022-2023 calendar is posted on the district’s website (www.richlandone.org); click on the District Calendars link under Site Shortcuts.

Karen E. York

Executive Director of Communications

Richland County School District One

If you have not placed your order for 4 free rapid COVID-19 test kits through the government at the following website www.covidtests.gov, please do so today! Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.

Dates and Times

Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30

Further Information

• Limited quantity of SELF-ADMINISTERED COVID RAPID ANTIGEN TEST KITS available
• Self-Administered COVID-19 PCR Test Kits are also available
• Call ahead for availability