River Springs Elementary

Dear prospective and new students to River Spring Elementary,

Welcome! We are thrilled to have you as part of our school family! Our mission, in partnership with parents/guardians and the community, is to ensure that all students become productive citizens of a global society and confident lifelong learners.

The formative years of elementary school go by quickly and we are happy to be a part of your child's journey. Go Navigators!

Matt Gams

-River Springs Elementary School Principal

• We opened our doors in January 1998 to an excited Dutch Fork community. Prior to 1998 students were split between Dutch Fork Elementary (K-2) and Irmo Elementary (3-5).

• Our school name was chosen because of the proximity to the Broad River. In addition, there were over 20 natural springs between the river and our campus - including one that ran between campus and the neighboring community of Belfair.

• With the school opening, the song “River Springs Setting Course for the Future” was written by Dr. Charles Renick. Staff members submitted words or phrases to capture the school culture.
  

• In 2009 the school logo was changed from children with a ship wheel to our current mascot - an alligator named "Navigator" Print a coloring sheet!

• A 4K program was added in 2013.
  

• Our colors are green and blue.
  
• Our mottos are Grow and learn each day; Working together to build the future.
• Adminstrators
  
• Bell Schedule/Attendance

D5 - District 5, as in Lexington/Richland School District 5.

CIA - Citizens in Action (student representatives who organize school service projects).

GATOR EVENT - School-wide events to celebrate positive behavior. Students participate in various games and activities with other students.

GATOR GOALS - Goals for students to do their personal best.
GATOR GRILL - Name of our cafeteria where we serve breakfast and lunch.

HANDY HELPER - Optional program available to 4th and 5th grade students to serve as positive role models in the school. Students participate in various jobs within the school including study buddies, office helper, recycling crew, library helper, or safety patrol officers.

LATOR GATORS - Name of in-house after school care.

MEDIA CENTER - Also known as the library.

NAVIGATOR CHEER - School cheer chanted during Friday afternoon dismissal.

NAVIGATOR NEWS - Name of weekly school electronic newsletter emailed each Thursday.

PBIS - Positive Behavior Intervention Support (rewarding positive behaviors). Throughout the school year, students are taught how to act according to the Gator Goals. These describe the expectations of students at RSES. Teachers help students learn what these expectations ‘look' and 'sound' like in various settings during the school day. These lessons are retaught and reinforced throughout the school year. Students are recognized with electronic positive office referral forms which are submitted by teachers as well as with whole class incentives (pom pom jars) and a reward menu.

PARENT PORTAL/POWERSCHOOL - Name of online attendance/grade portal for grades 3-5.

PEACH JAR - School-approved electronic community flyers. Must register to receive email.

PTO - Parent Teacher Organization (not-for-profit organization of parents and teachers mutually dedicated to supporting our school and its personnel).

RSES - Nickname for River Springs Elementary School.

SIC - Student Improvement Council (comprised of school administrators, teachers, parents and community members).

SPECIAL AREAS - Name of daily enrichment courses. Also known as Related Arts.

Follow us on social media to get updates on what is going on around campus.

• River Springs Facebook: @riverspringselementary
• River Springs Twitter: @riverspringsNG
• Library mascots Gertie and George Twitter: @GandGread

Website: www.lexrich5.org/rses
Location: 115 Connie Wright Road, Irmo, SC 29063, USA
Phone: 803-476-4400
Facebook: facebook.com/RiverSpringsElementary
Twitter: @riverspringsng