Principal's Message
Happy Friday Bobcat Families
Thank you for another great week! It was great to have a full week of in-person learning. Our students and staff are striving each day to ensure excellence and growth. I could not be prouder!
I know January has had its set of challenges with student isolations and quarantines. I appreciate the work you are putting in to support our school as well as support our students at home! Our goal is to keep everyone safe and we appreciate your continued assistance with that goal.
Monday is the 100th day of school! Teachers have some fun activities planned. Your student is welcome to "dress like a 100 year old person" or "rock some 100 day gear."
Friday is an early release day for students and a district-based PD for staff. We will release at 10:30am please ensure your students know how they are to go home if different than their normal mode.
Have a great, safe weekend!
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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 4th, 7:40 -8:15---An orientation about the theater and dance programs will be held for all 5th grade students.
- 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.
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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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Got Holiday Cards???
Not sure of what to do with the greeting cards you received during the holiday season? Send them to school! You can recycle your holiday cards by donating them to the AC Moore Visual Art Program! Every year before the Winter Break, Mr. Clamp has students create cards using using the recycled materials. Just tear off the backs of the cards (with the personal information) and bring them to Mr. Clamp in the Art Room. They will be saved and recycled the following season.
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
