IHES- Newsletter
May 29, 2019
The last day of Challenger is May 31st. Please let your child's teacher know how Challenger students will get home on the half days.
Please Turn in all library books!
BOGO Book Fair!
The book fair will be open from 8:00- 2:00pm!
Field Day Sign-Up
Parents, we need volunteers for Field Day. It takes 90-120 people to make our Field Day run smoothly and we need YOU! Please sign up at the link below for May 31st from 8:00-12:00. Your kids LOVE seeing you help at the stations and they are always so proud. Thank you in advance and if you have any questions please email me (Karen Roof) at kroof@rhmail.org
Summer Reading Challenge!
Click HERE for More information!
From June 3 - July 26, children can participate online or use a reading record (available at any library branch) to complete and record 10 hours of reading and receive:
A Summer Learning Challenge medal, certificate, space shuttle glider, and sponsor coupons (while supplies last)
A chance to win a $50 Books-A-Million gift card, plus a constellation flashlight, mini astronaut, drawstring book bag, and additional incentives from sponsors!*
Enter again for additional prizes, and enjoy FREE weekly programs in June and July!
More Great Reading Ideas can be found on the India Hook Website under Parent Resources!
Graduation Walk
If you are a graduating senior and attended India Hook for Elementary School, we would love to have you "walk the halls" for one final time. We want to celebrate YOU. ONCE A PIRATE, ALWAYS A PIRATE!
There will be light refreshments for you. Wear your cap and gown for the walk.
This event is organized by India Hook Teacher, Denise Pagoota. Please share to other IHES alumni on Social Media.
You may also contact Denise Pagoota at dpagoota@rhmail.org
Summer Music Happenings:
Broadway Bound Summer Arts Camps are a wonderful way for your growing performer to have fun and gain experience in Musical Theatre! Click the link below, or email Mrs. Odom at aodom@rhmail.org for more information!
Showtime Theatre Company will present Disney's The Little Mermaid July 11-14 at Johnson Hall on Winthrop University Campus. See the link below, or email Mrs. Odom at aodom@rhmail.org for more information. Tickets are already selling quickly, so make plans soon to travel under the sea with Ariel this summer!
https://www.showtimetheatrecompany.com/disneys-the-little-mermaid.html
Summer Kick Off
Student Registration Dates Announced for 2019-2020
Rock Hill Schools will open online registration for new students and 5-year-old Kindergarten for the 2019-2020 school year on Monday, May 6. Registration/re-enrollment for current students will open on Monday, June 24. Applications are currently being accepted for the district's 4-Year-Old Kindergarten program by visiting Central Child Development Center.
The convenient, online process will allow parents to update information from the comfort of their home before attending orientation sessions at their child’s school. The district is pleased to offer this service to its families as a way to speed up the registration process.
By completing the registration in advance, parents and guardians will be able to quickly move through the orientation and course/class schedule pickup dates to be held later at each school.
As the registration date draws closer, parents of current students will receive an e-mail with additional instructions to guide them through the online registration process. Parents and guardians will be able you to provide up-to-date information related to emergency contacts, phone numbers and e-mail addresses, transportation preferences, and more.
We invite families in need of assistance, whether it is a question or access to Internet, to visit any of our schools after online registration opens. Computer access is also available at the York County Library, and many areas in our community offer free WiFi that would allow you to access the Internet to complete the online registration.
2019-2020 Battle of the Books!
Don't forget to start reading over the summer!!
Wonder by R. J. Palacio
Stella by Starlight by Sharon M Draper
Masterminds by Gordan Korman
Zane and the Hurricane by W.R. Philbrick
One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate.
Confessions from the Principal's Kid by Robin Mellom
Wishtree by Katherine Applegate.
Family Game Night and Other Catastrophes by Mary E. Lambert
Let’s Pretend We Never Met by Melissa Walker
Save Me a Seat by Sarah Weeks
Yearly Report
PTO News
UPCOMING SPIRIT NIGHTS
We have scheduled a wide variety of spirit nights this semester. IHES PTO receives a percentage of proceeds from meals purchased on the scheduled nights. Each restaurant has different times and information. To get updates and reminders about spirit nights sign up for our text system by texting: @ihespto2 to 81010
BOX TOPS
Box Tops will be collected Every Other Friday. Please send them in an envelope or ziploc bag with your student’s name and teacher.
PTO CONTACT INFORMATION:
TEXT REMIND SYSTEM: text: @ihespto2 to 81010
FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/IndiaHookPTO/
EMAIL: indiahookpto@gmail.com
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
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 kindergarten patio or in the center of the building 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.