IHES- Newsletter
We need old phones or iPod touches that run on IOS 8 or higher for 3rd grade virtual learning experiences.
February 27, 2019
Feb. 28- Choice Window Closes
Mar. 29- Notification of Choice Application Results
3rd- 5th Grade Students
Book Fair & Read Across America Week
Monday: Reading Roundup- Wear your best western gear.
Tuesday: Book Character Day- Dress up as your favorite book character for the book parade. The book parade will start at 8am.
Wednesday: Bad Case of the Stripes- Wear Stripes
Thursday: Giving Tree Green Day- Go Green and Wear Green too! Bring an item to donate to the food bank. Some grade levels will be attending the Junie B. Jones performance.
Friday: How I became a Pirate Day- Dress like a Pirate!
Book Fair Next Week!
YEARBOOK INFORMATION
2018-2019 IHES Yearbooks On Sale Now!
All purchases must be made Online!
ybpay.lifetouch.com
Yearbook ID Code: 11108519
Order Deadline: March 29th, 2019
Sixth Grade Orientation Information
Summer Challenger Information
REGISTER ONLINE at http://tinyurl.com/y9ocyyhy
PTO News
UPCOMING SPIRIT NIGHTS
Come join us at Kidcreate Studio on Friday March 8th for Spirit Night. Pre-registration required
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
March 8th – Kidcreate Studio 4:00, 5:15, or 6:30
March 14 – Chick fil a (All Day)
March 27 – Showmars
April 4 – McAlisters 5:00-9:00
April 29th – McDonalds (Celanese) 5:00-9:00
FUN RUN
It’s that special time of year again! The IHES annual Fun Run! This year’s event will be Friday April 12th! Our kick-off event will be
March 22nd with a Pep Rally for the whole school!
Over the next few weeks we’ll be asking for volunteers for various projects leading up to, and including, the Run!
If you’re interested, please email the PTO at indiahookpto@gmail.com
Fun Run Sponsorship Opportunities!
If your business would like the opportunity to Sponsor the Fun Run or you know or deal with any businesses that may, please review the attached Sponsorship Information.
Sponsors not only have the amazing opportunity to financially support a great organization and to help provide every India Hook student with a Fun Run T-Shirt, water and snack on the day of the Fun Run, they also get to promote their business with signage, fliers and, at some levels, with their logo on every T-Shirt. With electronic communications and PeachJar being used by the RHSD, this is a unique and golden opportunity to reach over 600 students and families with information about your business.
BOX TOPS
Box Tops will be collected Every Other Friday. The next collection day is this Friday, March 8th. Please send them in an envelope or ziploc bag with your student’s name and teacher.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March
8 Spirit Night – Kidcreate Studio
8 Box Top Collection Day
14 Spirit Night – Chick Fil A
15 Family Night at Westminster Park
18 No School -Teacher work Day
22 Fun Run Pep Rally
22 Box Top Collection Day
27 Spirit Night – Showmars
28 Fun Run Collection Day
April
2 Fun Run Collection Day
4 Fun Run Collection Day
5 Fun Run Collection Day
9 Fun Run Collection Day
11 Spirit Night – Shane’s Rib Shack
12 Fun Run!
15-19 Spring Break!
25 PTO General Meeting
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.
Report Suspicious Activity
Pirate PE Updates
Walking Wednesdays
On Wednesdays students will enter the school as usual. If they eat breakfast at school then they should go there first. Otherwise, students will put their bookbags in their classrooms and begin to walk the hallways. We know that exercise increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain and we're excited about this opportunity to improve our own health and academic learning. We will walk each Wednesday until 7:30 a.m. when students will enter the classroom to start their day.
Like Shelving?
If you do, than our media center needs a volunteer like you! Please contact Mrs. Smith (JSSmith@rhmail.org) for more information.
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 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.
School Improvement Committee Meeting Dates
- March 19 at 4:30 at India Hook in Media Center
- April 23 at 4:30 at India Hook in Media Center
- May 21 at 4:30 at India Hook in Media Center