IHES- Newsletter
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April 24, 2019
Testing Monitors
Evening of the Arts
The 11th Annual IHES Evening of the Arts will be Thursday, May 16th from 5:30-7:30pm
Mark your calendars for an evening of celebrating your child's artistic endeavors here at India Hook! More information to come, so please be on the lookout.
Call to all creative parents and friends of India Hook Elementary:
If you or someone you know has any creative work (art, design, craft... the possibilities are endless!), we would love to have it displayed at our Evening of the Arts! This is a special part of our event as we show students that many forms of art are made and creativity used right here in our community and all around us. If you or someone you know is interested or would like more information please contact Gina Thomas at GMThomas@rhmail.org.
Family Information Night
Pirates in Training
We will have our Pirates in Training (kindergarten orientation for fall kindergarten students and families) on April 25 at 6:00. Please share with families that will have kindergarten students here in the fall.
3rd- 5th Grade Students
Yearly Report
Pirate Family Fun Night Postponed due to weather
Thursday, May 23rd, 5-7pm
4000 India Hook Road
Rock Hill, SC
We will have games, crafts, s'mores, bikes dancing, hiking with your family, and food for sale from a local food truck. Cost is only $1.00 per person with a max of $5 for a family. Additionally, hayrides will be offered for $1.00 per person. We can't wait!
Summer Challenger Information
REGISTER ONLINE at http://tinyurl.com/y9ocyyhy
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
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! Please send your child’s envelope in for collection. Our first Prize day will be Wednesday April 3rd.
If you’re interested in volunteering at the Run, please email the PTO at indiahookpto@gmail.com
Fun Run Sponsor Highlight
We’d like to thank our local Orangetheory partners for their contribution to our Pep Rally and Fun Run. Orangetheory Fitness is a science-backed, technology-tracked, coach-inspired group workout designed to produce results from the inside out, giving people a longer, more vibrant life. We use heart rate based interval training to show you how we can give you more results, more confidence, and more life...Because we don't live to exercise. We exercise to live.
Call 803-667-3388 to reserve your spot in a complimentary session (includes 1 free body composition scanning to help you further track the results you see with us)! Come start your journey to more life today!
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.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
25 Kindergarten Orientation followed by 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.
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.
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
- April 23 at 4:30 at India Hook in Media Center
- May 21 at 4:30 at India Hook in Media Center