Principal's Message
Happy Friday Bobcat Families,
It was another great week in Bobcat Country. We wrapped up this week with a rainy early dismissal at 10:30am. Please know we always communicate early releases and holidays via this newsletter and your child's homeroom newsletter. You can also find that information on our Twitter and Facebook pages as the dates get closer. Finally, the Richland One website has an academic calendar for the year that lists any school closings or early releases. I encourage you to take a glance at that calendar to be aware of upcoming planned closings/early releases in order to plan accordingly for pick up and childcare.
We welcomed some former Bobcats back to town as they job shadowed some of our staff for the day. It was great watching them interact with students and former teachers.
Next week is Kindness Week and your students have learned so many ways to show kindness towards others. I can't wait to see how they fill their kindness buckets!
Finally, I am elated to share that our students will be able to access most of our new playground starting on Monday! There is still some work to be done to the grounds but overall things look amazing and I can't wait to get on one of those swings! Please ensure your child wears comfortable clothing and proper shoes to play in daily to avoid injury. We will be hosting a ribbon cutting in the coming weeks so the community can rejoice in our new space. Stay tuned to more information about that from PTO.
Have a fun, safe, and dry weekend everyone!
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Dr. James McCune SmithFirst African American to earn an MD and practice in the United States. Opened what’s thought to be the country’s first African American-owned pharmacy. Used medicine and science to refute slavery’s advocates in his writing. | Dr. Charles R. DrewDiscovered that plasma can replace whole blood transfusions. Founded two of the first blood banks. First African American to earn an MD from Columbia University in 1940. | Dr. Jocelyn EldersAppointed by President Bill Clinton in 1993 as the Surgeon General of the US—the first African American and the second woman to hold this post. |
Dr. James McCune Smith
First African American to earn an MD and practice in the United States. Opened what’s thought to be the country’s first African American-owned pharmacy. Used medicine and science to refute slavery’s advocates in his writing.
Dr. Charles R. Drew
Discovered that plasma can replace whole blood transfusions. Founded two of the first blood banks. First African American to earn an MD from Columbia University in 1940.
Dr. Jocelyn Elders
Appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1993 as the Surgeon General of the US—the first African American and the second woman to hold this post.
In order to foster good health and wellness Black people have embarked on self-determination, mutual aid and social support initiatives to build hospitals, medical and nursing schools (i.e. Meharry Medical College (to the right), Howard University College of Medicine, Provident Hospital and Training School, Morehouse School of Medicine, etc.) and community clinics. Clinics were established by individuals, grassroots organizations and mutual aid societies, such as the African Union Society, National Association of Colored Women and Black Panther Party, to provide spaces for Black people to counter the economic and health disparities and discrimination that are found at mainstream institutions. Initiatives to help decrease disparities have centered several outcomes, including having more diverse practitioners and representation in all segments of the medical and health programs including such as the Ronald E. McNair Scholars. Even the impact of popular culture texts like Doc McStuffins cannot be dismissed.
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Howard University HospitalHoward University Hospital (HUH) is a private, nonprofit institution in Washington, D.C., affiliated with Howard University. HUH is the nation's only teaching hospital on the campus of a historically black university. It offers medical students opportunities to observe and participate in clinical and research work with professionals. | Provident Hospital and Training SchoolIn 1889, Emma Williams was denied admission by each of Chicago’s nursing schools because she was black. Her brother, Reverend Louis Reynolds, approached the respected black surgeon, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams for help. Unable to influence the existing schools, they decided to launch a new nursing school for black women. A three-story brick house, with 12 beds, became the first Provident Hospital. | Morehouse School of MedicineMorehouse School of Medicine (MSM), located in Atlanta, Georgia, was founded in 1975 as the Medical Education Program at Morehouse College. In 1981, MSM became an independently chartered institution. MSM is among the nation’s leading educators of primary care physicians and was recently recognized as the top institution among U.S. medical schools for their social mission. The faculty and alumni are noted in their fields for excellence in teaching, research and public policy. |
Howard University Hospital
Howard University Hospital (HUH) is a private, nonprofit institution in Washington, D.C., affiliated with Howard University. HUH is the nation's only teaching hospital on the campus of a historically black university. It offers medical students opportunities to observe and participate in clinical and research work with professionals.
Provident Hospital and Training School
In 1889, Emma Williams was denied admission by each of Chicago’s nursing schools because she was black. Her brother, Reverend Louis Reynolds, approached the respected black surgeon, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams for help. Unable to influence the existing schools, they decided to launch a new nursing school for black women. A three-story brick house, with 12 beds, became the first Provident Hospital.
Morehouse School of Medicine
Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), located in Atlanta, Georgia, was founded in 1975 as the Medical Education Program at Morehouse College. In 1981, MSM became an independently chartered institution. MSM is among the nation’s leading educators of primary care physicians and was recently recognized as the top institution among U.S. medical schools for their social mission. The faculty and alumni are noted in their fields for excellence in teaching, research and public policy.
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Congratulations to Nurse Jennifer Robinson...Our 22-23 Classified Employee of the Year!
The A.C. Moore family would like to congratulate Mrs. Jennifer Robinson for being selected to represent our school as the 22-23 Classified Employee of the Year! Mrs. Robinson was selected by her colleagues for not only her commitment to the health and safety of the students and families at A.C. Moore, but for also being an advocate for students' access to health care services and her dedication to the improving the learning potential of all Bobcats in the building!
Mrs. Robinson has been a School Nurse for nearly 10 years and she truly loves what she does! Mrs. Robinson states, "School nursing is unique. I am a community health nurse who works in a school setting. The #1 goal of a School Nurse is to keep students in the classroom learning in order to advance academic success, with the understanding that healthy children learn better! School Nurses bridge health care and education in a variety of ways, including care coordination, health promotion, and patient advocacy. We also work to ensure that schools are compliant with the guidelines issued by state and local health officials".
Mrs. Robinson is always willing to assist with children's health-related needs. She is available and has been an active part of the learning community at A.C. Moore for the past 2 years. When she is not working she enjoys spending time with her daughters and her husband.
Please join us in congratulating Nurse Jennifer Robinson for being selected as the 22-23
Classified Employee of the Year!
Our middle school Gifted and Talented/ Artistic teachers are planning a screening of our students in February. Please read the following closely and mark your calendars. All of these screenings occur during your student's school day.
On the following dates the Dance and Theater will be at AC Moore (for 5th grade only):
- February 10th, 7:30-8:30---Interested 5th graders will audition for the dance program
- February 11th, 7:30 - 8:30---Interested 5th graders will auditions for the theater program
For additional information about the Dance and Theater programs click here.
Pictured to the right are the student council members for the 2021-2022 school year! These students were elected by their grade level peers to represent their classmates.
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Kids in Print
Created by Richland Library, Kids in Print is a literary magazine that features poetry, stories, short plays, essays, drawings, photographs and more created by Midlands-area children and teens ages 6-18. The submission deadline for Richland Library’s Kids in Print magazine has been extended until February 10! We’d love to get more submissions from Richland One students!
While we look for a variety of creative work that is original, well-crafted and contributes to the overall magazine, we are unable to publish every submission. Kids in Print is not a competition. Whether they are published or not, we are proud of every contributor for having the bravery to express themselves. If you have additional questions you may send an email to:hmccue@richlandlibrary.com or to learn more about Kids in Print or to get submission instructions visit https://www.richlandlibrary.com/kidsinprint.
Rebecca Thomas
Education Coordinator
Community Outreach | Richland Library
1431 Assembly St. | Columbia, SC 29201
803.988.0891 | Access Freely at RichlandLibrary.com
Hello A.C. Moore families!
I wanted to make you aware that Richland One has a new partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Foundation (CDCF). The CDCF is sending people to our schools to assist with Covid-related administrative duties (contact tracing, calling parents, filing, reporting, data collection, making copies, etc.). They are employees of the CDCF and volunteers of Richland One. Our volunteer will be here from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each Monday, beginning next week. Her name is Lace Redd and I have heard great things about her!
If Ms. Redd needs to contact you, she will do so from a school phone, so your caller ID will display a Richland One number. She will not have access to PowerSchool information, only names and phone numbers that I provide her with. She will be housed in an area outside of the school health clinic. Rest assured, Ms. Redd has been trained and properly vetted by the District and she will uphold the confidentiality required by her position. Please do not be hesitant to speak to her or respond to any of her Covid-related questions.
Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have.
Enjoy your weekend!
Jennifer Robinson, RN
School Nurse
jennifer.robinson2@richlandone.org
803-929-3886
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Overdue Library Books
Dear Parents/Guardians:
There are still quite a few books out from last school year and the 2019-2020 school year. I know these were very exceptional years, but please make every effort to locate and return those books to the library as soon as possible. Thank you for you help in maintaining our library collection of books!
Jessica Warren, Librarian
Water Stations
Please be informed that bottled water will no longer be available to students during the day. Our school is now equipped with water bottle refilling stations! Your student should pack a reusable water bottle daily for use at the refilling stations around the building.
Carline procedures
In an effort to maintain a safe arrival/dismissal and decrease the wait time for car riders, we would like to issue the following reminders:
MORNING CAR RIDERS
- Please be courteous to the other parents in the carline...remain in your vehicle to allow for a more efficient arrival procedure.
- Pull as far forward as possible before allowing your student to exit the vehicle.
- Have students prepared to exit the vehicle with masks on and bookbags ready prior to entering the drop-off area.
- Students should exit the vehicle from the passenger side, along the sidewalk.
- Students should walk along the sidewalk to the gate at the end of the sidewalk.
- Students should not be allowed to exit the vehicle in between the parked cars.
AFTERNOON CAR RIDERS
- Please be sure your child knows his/her car number.
- Hang your car tag from your rearview mirror and be sure it is visible to the staff member on duty.
- Please be courteous to the other parents in the carline...remain in your vehicle to allow for a more efficient dismissal procedure.
- Pull forward as much as possible before allowing your student to enter the vehicle
- If your student needs assistance with buckling into a seat or seatbelt, please move forward to the end of the carline before assisting your child.
Attention: YMCA Families
Good Afternoon AC Moore YMCA Families,
I hope this note finds you all well and you’ve had a great week.
I just wanted to pass along a quick note about YMCA pick-up on a weekly basis Tuesdays-Thursdays. When arriving to the school to pick up your child or children from the YMCA program can you all please park on the side of the road instead of the bus loop? There is after school tutoring (CRP) going on during these days and by parking in the bus loops it prohibits the busses from getting in the bus loop.
Thank you so much for your understanding and please let me know if you have any questions.
Respectfully,
Matthew Taranto
Program Director
YMCA of Columbia
1447 Hampton Street
Columbia SC, 29201
(w) 803 799 9187; © 772 480 3942
Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
Parents, please click on the banner below to sign up to provide items for the Teacher Appreciation Breakfast dates throughout the year.
The South Carolina Department of Education and the South Carolina State Library (SCSL) have partnered with Tutor.com to address the continuing academic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The partnership will span the next three years and is funded through the American Rescue Plan's Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER).
- Tutor.com is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for English and Spanish speakers.
- Connect with a tutor on various subjects, such as math, science, language arts, social studies, world languages, computer literacy, and AP courses.
- Tutor.com offers test prep assistance, skills coaching, and help with specific math and essay-writing questions.
- Unlock even more features with a Tutor.com account. Creating a Tutor.com account is optional and not required to connect with a tutor.
Visit scdiscus.org to get started. If you don't know the Discus login information, contact discusoffice@statelibrary.sc.gov.
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Free Tuition for Technical Colleges in South Carolina
Good afternoon,
Below are links about a recent educational opportunity in South Carolina that may be beneficial for high school students within the district and/or parents/caregivers within your school communities interested in continuing their education. This initiative, SC Workforce Scholarships for the Future, has been designated $17 million in GEER funding for the Spring semesters. The governor is asking Congress for an additional $24 million from the American Rescue Act funds to extend the program through June 2024.
This initiative allows any adult in South Carolina the opportunity to attend one of sixteen technical colleges for free if they choose to major in a high-demand career preparation program including: construction, nursing, manufacturing, technology, hospitality/tourism, and early care and education.
Links with more information:
· South Carolina technical colleges free tuition: how it'll work | wltx.com
· McMaster: Pandemic cash for free 2-year degrees (live5news.com)
Hope this helps!
Laurann Gallitto Patel, MMFT
Lead Regional Family Engagement Liaison
Midlands Region
803-687-3460
Carolina Family Engagement Center
College of Education
University of South Carolina
820 Main Street
Columbia, SC 29208
