Buzzing Around: Title I Talk
RCS Parent and Family Engagement Newsletter
March 2021
Elementary, Crestview Elementary, Krisle Elementary, Springfield Middle, and Westside Elementary. For more information, please contact Renee Hix at (615)382-3609 or email renee.hix@rcstn.net.
The Importance of Relationships
- Tell your child you love them
- Play together
- Be Available
- Eat meals together
- Listen and empathize
- Spend one on one time with children
Read, Read, Read
- Research shows that reading 20 minutes a day can improve your child's reading success.
- Getting a library card is free and easy! Check out Stokes Brown Public Library at 405 White Street, Springfield, TN 37172, or call (615)384-5123.
Read Across America Day is a day held annually on March 2nd that encourages children in every community to read and also encourages parents/guardians and teachers to celebrate the joy of reading. It's a holiday that has been celebrated since 1998 and falls on the same day as children's book author Dr. Seuss's birthday.
Elementary School
- The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
- Who Would Win series by Jerry Pallotta and Rob Bolster
- A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
Middle School
- Brian's Song by William Blinn
- The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Lets Keep Those Math Minds Sharp!
This Month's Math Problem:
Four friends split a bill for lunch equally. The bill is $49. Which is the best estimate of how much each person pays for lunch?
- A. about $10.00
- B. about $11.00
- C. about $12.00
- D. about $13.00
Chocolate Caramel Corn
- 1 package (11 ounces ) ridged potato chips
- 1 package (14 ounces) caramels
- 1/3 heavy whipping cream
- 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
Arrange whole potato chips in a single layer on a large platter. In a large saucepan, combine caramels and cream. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until caramels are melted. Drizzle over chips.
In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening, until smooth. Drizzle over caramel mixture, sprinkle with pecans. Serve immediately.
Important Dates of Remembrance
Here are some special days and observances you can celebrate in March, from silly to serious.
- March 2: Dr. Seuss's Birthday, National Read Across America Day
- March 7: National Cereal Day
- March 12: Plant a Flower Day
- March 13: National K-9 Veterans Day
- March 14: National Potato Chip Day, Daylight Saving Time begins
- March 17: St. Patrick's Day
- March 21: World Down Syndrome Day
- March 23: World Meteorology Day, National Puppy Day, National Diabetes Alert Day
- March 29: National Mom and Pop Business Owners' Day
- March 30: Take a Walk in the Park Day
What's Buzzing at Your Title I School?
March 23, Report Card Day.
For workshop information please contact Danielle Frazier, at the Family Resource Center (FRC)
at (615) 382-3014 or email at danielle.frazier@rcstn.net.
Workforce Essentials is providing an employment workshop for parents on Tuesday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Springfield American Job Center located at 299 10th Ave. E., Springfield, TN 37172. At this event, you will receive:
- Resume writing assistance
- Apply for full-time or part-time positions
- Meet a representative of the local LG Electronics that is currently hiring.
- Springfield Middle:
House t-shirts are available for $5.00 if your scholar has lost their shirt or is in need of a new one. Bracelets are also available for $1.00, so you can show your House spirit every day!
Middle School soccer has entered its first year in Robertson County, and SMS has two full teams of talent. Both the Springfield Black and Springfield Gold teams celebrated a win for the start of the season. It's going to be an exciting season!
- Westside Elementary:
Read Across America was celebrated at Westside Elementary School from March 2nd - March 5th. Tuesday was Terrific Hat Tuesday (Wear a fun hat!)
Wacky Wednesday (Wear wacky clothes and hair!)
Thursday was Thing1 and Thing2
Fun Sock Friday (Wear fun or silly socks!)
Let's Keep Those Math Minds Sharp - Solution:
The answer is C about $12.