
Pontiac School News
May 2, 2019
Annual Report
Parents,
Section 59-20-60 (5) of the state SIC bylaws requires that an annual school report to the parents and constituents of the school must be developed by the School Improvement Council and shall provide information on the school’s progress on meeting the school and district goals and objectives. These reports shall be provided by [April 30th] of each year.
Attached, please find our Annual Report to the People.
As always, thank you for your continued support!
Cafeteria News
Parents,
All school lunch debt needs to be cleared before the school year ends. Avoid the rush and send or bring your payments in this week!
Pontiac Elementary Field Day 2019
INTO THE JUNGLE
Parents,
Please consider volunteering to work half/full day to make field day a great experience for our students!
Field Day is May 24, 2019!
Child’s Name ______________________Teacher ____________
Parent’s Name_________________Parent Phone # __________
Parent email address: _______________________________________________________
I would like to volunteer for field day on May 24th for the following time(s):
_____ AM Half Day _____ PM Half Day ____ All Day
8:30am-11:30am 11:30am-2:30pm 8:30am-2:30pm
Please email Lauren Fink at lfink@richland2.org if you have any questions! You will receive a confirmation email from Ms. Fink closer to the date of Field Day.
Teachers: Please submit all forms to Ms. Fink’s box.
Pontiac Elementary Field Day Shirts 2019
Order your field day shirt today! Below is the design for this year's field day shirt! It will be a green shirt. Please return the bottom portion with your money to your homeroom teacher no later than Friday, May 10th.
There will be no late orders!
$12
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Name: ______________________________________________
Homeroom: __________________________________ Grade: _______________
Size (please circle):
Youth Small Adult Small
Youth Medium Adult Medium
Youth Large Adult Large
Adult X Large
Adult 2X Large
SC Ready Testing Information
SC Ready English Language Arts and Mathematics will be administered statewide to students in grades 3-8 during the month of May. Below are our school’s testing dates:
Grades 3-5 Test Dates
Writing Tuesday, May 14
Reading Wednesday, May 15
Math Thursday, May 16
Science Tuesday, May 21
Grade 4 only
Soc. St. Tuesday, May 21
Grade 5 only
*3rd grade students do not take Science or Social Studies this year
It is our hope that you will take time to learn more about this assessment. The State Department has posted numerous websites to help you become acclimated with the test and the test format. An information flier will come home next Thursday, May 9th.
It is important that your child be in attendance on these testing days and arrive prior to 8:10am. Students who arrive after testing has begun will have to complete make up testing on a different day. Students who are absent will be required to complete make up testing upon their return to school. Parents can also help your child prepare by ensuring a good night’s sleep for your child as well as providing a healthy breakfast on these testing days.
As a school, we will continue to motivate our students to do their best on this statewide assessment. Thank you for your continued support!
2019-2020
Returning Annual Registration
Step 1:
Log into your Parent Portal account, www.parents.richland2.org
Scroll down to the bottom LEFT hand side and look for the
click on it.
The process is not completed until you have SUBMITTED the Annual Registration.
Step 2:
ALL POR’S MUST BE WITHIN 30 DAYS.
If your address has not changed, turn in one proof of residency.
If your address has changed, PLEASE turn in three proofs of residency,they must be current, within 30 days of the present date.
Family’s Living with Families you have to complete the Affidavits every year, 3 proofs of residency from the homeowner & 3 proofs of residency from the parent.
Step 3:
Make sure your student’s name and teacher’s name is on the Proof of Residency.
** These two things must be completed in order for your child to be placed on a classroom roster.
LUNCH APPLICATIONS:
free and reduced application have to be done every year.
RCSD Summer Camps
IMPORTANT DATES THIS MONTH
May 2 - PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm
May 24 - Field Day
May 27 - Memorial Day - No School
May 28 - Kindergarten Recognition at 6:00 pm
May 30 - Montessori Bridging Ceremony at 5:30 pm
June 3 - Fifth Grade Recognition at 6:00 pm
June 5 - Half Day - Dismissal at 11:30 am
June 6 - Half Day - Dismissal at 11:30 am
June 6 - Last Day of School
For more information about activities in Richland Two
About Us
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Address
500 Spears Creek Church Rd.
Elgin, SC 29045
Principal Dr. Katie Barber
Assistant Principals Mrs. DeAnna Savage and Mr. Jessie Williams
Phone: 8036992700