The Bobcat Blaze
September 11, 2020
Principal's Message
Thank you for embracing our newly revised e-learning schedule. I do hope this provided the conditions in which students and parents needed to better grow as learners in this unique setting. I hope you enjoy this week's edition of the Bobcat Blaze as it is stocked full of goodies!
I have included this week's video message from me within this message as well.
https://cloud.swivl.com/v/4ef9c2ce63f8df05158f9495969bcf79
Have a safe and relaxing weekend all!
Important Dates and Upcoming Events
September
- Tuesday, September 15-Thursday, October 15.......Hispanic Heritage Month
- Thursday, September 24.........................................Interim Grades Issued
- Friday, September 25 .............................................Professional Development Day
(Early release for students, noon dismissal)
A.C. Moore Wins Second National Award
On August 25th the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a program founded by the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, announced that our school has been nationally recognized as a Bronze Award winner for 2020! We join the list of 41 elementary school in the district to be recognized at the bronze level. To be distinguished as one of America's Healthiest School, A.C. Moore demonstrated a commitment to promoting quality nutrition, regular physical activity and implementing strong wellness policies. A.C. Moore alo received the Healthy School Bronze Level Award in 2012.
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s recognition program has awarded schools for their efforts to combat childhood obesity through the implementation of healthy changes within the school environment. Healthy schools often exceed federal standards for nutritious school meals and they seek opportunities for students and staff to be active at school. We are extremely proud of our achievement and we are honored to celebrate and share in the accomplishments of the Richland One community. Because of their belief and value for the health and wellness of the students and adults in the district, Richland One became the second school district in South Carolina to have 100% of its schools named to the national list.
A special Bobcat thank you to the wellness committee members for their contributions to A.C. Moore's success!
Today we take the time to honor the lives that were lost on September 11, 2001 and to recognize the courageous acts of the first responders and personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice while trying to save others during the terrorist attacks. In recognition of Patriot Day and a National Day of Service and Remembrance, it is our hope that you are able to find a moment to remember those persons and their families or that you have found an opportunity to volunteer in the community. A.C. Moore joins with countless others across the nation to pay tribute to the contributions of others who have dedicated their lives to service and to defending our freedom.
School News
A. C. Moore Prepares to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Every year our school celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with the support of the Spanish and ESOL teams. Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. This year A.C. Moore students will experience Hispanic culture through dance!
Through a partnership with Palmetto Luna Arts, a native dance professional from Colombia South America, Harby Gonzalez, will be the featured artist-in-residence at A.C. Moore for the next four weeks. Mr. Gonzalez has performed throughout the USA and abroad with the Washington orchestra Quintango. Taking advantage of the virtual instruction in our classrooms, he has made four instructional videos to teach our students how to dance Latino rhythms. The videos will be streamed from September 14 to October 9 during the artist-in-residence (AIR) time slot on the related arts schedule.
We invite all of our A.C. Moore community to join this cultural celebration!
A Message from PTO
Welcome new and returning families to the 2020-2021 school year! Although our school community is currently operating differently, we are excited to get PTO off and running!
We would LOVE to build our PTO foundation and include as many families as possible in our communications and events this school year. To stay up-to-date on PTO happenings, please click the link below to register for the Bobcat e-Blast! If you are currently receiving the Bobcat e-Blasts, you will still need to complete the form and provide your information. Because we are building a new database, the old information may not carry forward.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LVTMQYJ
We will hold virtual PTO meetings on Wednesday evenings this year. Please review the weekly Bobcat Blaze for more information about our first meeting.
Thanks, and hope to see you all soon!
Carrie Smith & Kim Pordes (PTO chairs)
acmbobcatspto@gmail.com
Student Lunch Services
Please be advised that breakfast and lunch are being provided to students during the school week. The Student Nutrition Services Meal Delivery Program will delivery your student's meals for the entire week every Monday along the attached route. Please click the link below for your pick-up location and time.
Student Nutrition Services Meal Delivery Program Delivery Routes
Nurse's Notes
Confidential Health Questionnaire
Please return your child’s completed Confidential Health Questionnaire to Nurse Hurt as soon as possible. It can be faxed to 803-929-2724, emailed to jennifer.hurt@richlandone.org, or mailed to the school. Please be sure to complete both sides and sign the form. Contact Nurse Hurt if you have any questions or concerns.
Counselor's Corner
Social and Emotional Learning
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships and make responsible decisions.
SEL involves cultivating caring, participatory, and equitable learning environments and using evidence-based practices that actively involve all students in their social, emotional, and academic growth. The goal is to prepare students for long-term success in life and to become responsible, caring members of our multicultural society.
This information can be found at https://sel.ed.sc.gov/. Please visit the site for additional resources and related topics.
Wellness Watch
- Take the stairs
- Add movement to your household chores
- Track your movement with a wearable activity monitor or app on your phone
- Take a walk (or walk in place) for 3-4 minutes every hour
- Find a friend to keep you accountable
Boy Scouts 2020-2021 Information
Tech Tips
For Parents and Students...
For Teachers...
Having a difficult time with viewing your entire class at once on Microsoft TEAMS? Click the link below for step-by-step directions to make the adjustments to the "view" feature.
Mrs. Frick's Bobcats can tackle anything .....................even first day jitters!
Bobcat Teachers in Action
A.C. Moore E-Learning Schedule
Updates
Grade Level Content Area Standards
Connect with Us
Website: www.richlandone.org/Domain/26
Location: 333 Etiwan Avenue, Columbia, SC, USA
Phone: (803) 343-2910
Facebook: www.facebook.com/acmooreelementary
Twitter: @ACMooreBobcats