Hornet Happenings for February
2/1/2019
Mark your Calendar:
Feb. 5 - Math Day 8:00 am
Feb. 14 - Valentine's Day (Please adhere to the guidelines)
Feb. 14 - 4th & 5th grade Valentine's Dance
Feb. 15 - Weather Make up DayFeb. 18 - Weather Make up Day
Feb. 21 - Book Fair/Family Night 5:00 pm-6:30 pm
The first grade will be performing at the PTO meeting on March 4.
Lesslie Elementary School
Email: jrdickso@rhmail.org
Website: https://www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us/les
Location: 250 Neely Store Road, Rock Hill, SC, USA
Phone: (803) 981-1910
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lesslieelementaryschool
Twitter: @lseshornets
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
From Nurse Reed:
Illness/Injury: If your child is ill or injured during school hours, he/she will be assessed by a Registered Nurse. You will not be contacted each time your child visits the school nurse. In the event your child appears to have a serious illness/injury, every effort will be made to notify you. Please be sure all phone numbers and health care information is kept current throughout the school year.
Per DHEC policy, children with a temperature of 100 degrees or higher will be sent home from school. Please keep students home from school until they remain fever-free (below 100 degrees) for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication (Tylenol, Advil, Motrin, Ibuprophen). Children with other symptoms of a contagious illness will be sent home from school at the discretion of the school nurse. If your child has been diagnosed with a contagious illness, such as flu or strep throat, please notify the school nurse so we can prevent the spread of illness in the classrooms. If your child throws up at home, they will be excluded for the next day ONLY with a written note from parents stating the vomiting has resolved and they can participate in activities.
Lice: Unfortunately, head lice are a common community problem. They are not dangerous and do not transmit a disease. The school nurse will notify parents of the student with lice or nits and request treatment as soon as possible. The student must be treated and be lice free before they may return to school. A letter will not be sent to parents in the classroom for isolated cases of head lice. If you need assistance or have questions about head lice treatment, please contact the school nurse.
Chapped lips- With the chilly temperatures lips are more susceptible to peeling and being chapped. I'm more than happy to provide chapstick on an absolute need basis but not daily. Please observe your child for chapped lips and provide treatment to prevent chapped lips.
Thank you
News from Kindergarten:
From the Art Room:
The following students have had their artwork selected for the annual
Teacher's Choice Youth Art Exhibit at the Center for the Arts
from Feb. 15 through Mar. 15.
Sophie Bryant
Allie Delany
Daniel Rogers
Avery Totherow
Natasha Rick
Scottie Carnes
A reception will be help Thursday, March 7, 6pm-7pm
Congratulations to these students!
From the Media Center:
Bedford Falls Book Fair Coming to Lesslie Elementary!
In February, the Lesslie Elementary Library will host a new book fair – a Bedford Falls Book Fair. Bedford Falls Book Fairs have a vast selection of chapter books, early reader books, beginning chapter books, transitioning chapter books, and advanced chapter books. Of course, other favorites such as graphic novels, sports books, history books, and picture books will be there as well. The book fair will run from February 21- March 1. A Family Night is planned for Thursday, February 21, from 5:00-6:30. A flyer with more information on the book fair will be sent home with students the week of February 11. Hope to see everyone there!
Internet/Social Media Safety and Cyberbullying Guest Speaker:
On Tuesday, February 12, the Lesslie Elementary Library will host internet safety expert Rick Floyd. Mr. Floyd retired from the Greenville (SC) Police Department in 2011, where he was over internet/computer crimes and was responsible for investigating all electronic related crimes. Since 2011, he has worked for Greenville County Schools in their information security department. He now provides community training on internet safety where he conducts internet safety presentations for school children, staff, parents, and community organizations. These presentations are age appropriate and cover dangers of the internet, cyberbullying, and the dangers and possible repercussions of sending inappropriate images over a computer or cell phone. Mr. Floyd will be speaking to all 5th grade students on February 12 from 10:30-11:30. Afterwards, he will conduct a parent session from 11:45-12:45 in the library for ALL Lesslie Elementary parents. Please make plans to attend.