Patriot Points 11/23
Staff News
Vision
Mission
Independence Elementary believes that nothing is more important than children. We are continually committed to the social, emotional, and academic development of every child. Our school is a safe, challenging, caring, and supportive environment where teachers, parents, students, and community members work together to ensure all Independence students have a solid foundation for life. We strive to make the learning experiences at Independence fun and engaging while holding everyone accountable for reaching his or her highest potential.
Quote of the Week
- Michael Jordan
Specials "Alarm"
Thank you!
Patriot Honors
From Melton:
I would like to thank everyone who supported Patriot Council with their UNICEF service project. I was overwhelmed when we got the official total of $478.02. We have never raised more than $325! $400 buys a well for a entire village to have clean water!- JenniferI would also like to thank Caroline Roueche for going to the bank with me and the Educator's Optimist club for letting us use their account to use the bank's coin counter. We had $314 just in change! -Jennifer
4th grade would like to thank Lisa Brown for organizing the 4th graders to go swimming. This is a unique opportunity for children to learn how to swim. All too often, students are not taught because the parents do not know how to swim either. They are not only taught on their level in small groups, but also taught swim safety. So many children learned how to float, tread water, and more. They were smiling ear to ear!
Tutoring
Heun's Presentation - Link Below
Girls on the Run
Our IDES Girls on the Run team will be running their Reindeer Romp 5K in Downtown Rock Hill (meeting at Fountain Park) on December 5th at 8am! We would love to see you there cheering us on! If you are interested in running the 5K, you can register online before December 3rd OR let Mrs. Pavone know if you are interested in becoming a "Running Buddy" for a student who needs someone to run the 5K with!
Science Information
Science Benchmarks are available for K, 1, 2 from Pene. Let her know when you need them.
Consumable Textbooks
Literacy Reminders
Math Notes of Importance
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Finance
Weekly Agenda
Monday
Thanksgiving Lunch
K, 3 & 4
All other grade levels have lunch in their rooms.
Tuesday
Leadership @ DO
Jean Day - Wear the shirt of your choice! :)
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving Break!!
Wednesday
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Thursday
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Friday
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Staff Birthdays
November
10 - Colter
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
DECEMBER
10th
- Christmas Production @ CHMS
14th
- Christmas Lunch for 1st, 2nd & 5th Grades (Bag lunches for K5, 3rd & 4th)
31st
- Make sure that you have spent the money allotted on your card no later than 12/31/15. You have the envelope Jackie gave you to keep receipts.
JANUARY
30th
- Winthrop University Back the Pack basketball game. Juice boxes and crackers are recommended items to donate or you can pay $3 for admission. All proceeds go to BTP.