
Paris Panther Page
October 6, 2023
A Note from Mrs. Cook
Dear Paris Families,
I hope this communication finds you well as we step into the beautiful month of October! It's hard to believe how quickly this school year is progressing, and I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your continued support and dedication.
October brings with it a sense of excitement and anticipation as we embrace the changing colors of autumn and dive into new learning adventures. Our dedicated teachers have been working tirelessly to create engaging and enriching experiences for our students, fostering their growth and curiosity.
This month, we have some wonderful events lined up that will surely leave lasting memories. Please see the October events listed below. We also have exciting classroom projects, field trips, and guest speakers planned, all aimed at providing our students with unique learning opportunities.
As always, I encourage open communication between home and school. Our doors are always open, and we value your feedback and involvement in your child's education. I have included a link HERE for ways to stay connected with Paris. If you have any questions, please contact the main office.
Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education. Let's make this October a month filled with growth, joy, and success. Wishing you all a wonderful month ahead!
Warm regards,
Mrs. Cook
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
October
6- PTA Fall Fundraiser- Charleston Wraps Ends!
6- PTA Movie Night @ 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
10-18- MVPA Benchmarks (2-5)
11- First Quarter Ends
12 & 13- Teacher PD Day- No school for students
17 & 18- CogAT Testing (2nd Grade Only)
19- First Report Card distributed
19- School Improvement Committee Meeting @ 12:00 PM
19 & 20- Iowa Testing (2nd Grade Only)
23-27- Red Ribbon Week
25- PTA Skate Night @ Roller Sports
31- Halloween
PTA Corner
Thank you for joining us at Chick-fil-A for our September Spirit Night! It was great seeing so many families enjoying time together. Follow us on social media or check our slide deck HERE for details about our upcoming events.
Boo Grams
Looking For Sponsors!
Red Ribbon Week- October 23-27
Please check out the theme days below so your student can participate in all of the fun. On Monday, October 23, students will be given a coloring page which they can enter into a contest. Three winners will be chosen to win some prizes! Please submit your completed "Respect" coloring page by Thursday, October 26th to be entered into the contest. Students will also be given a free gift on Friday and have an opportunity to sign a "Drug Free" pledge. We appreciate your support for this event.
Mon, Oct 23: Proud to be Drug Free–Wear RED!
Tues, Oct 24: Sock it to Drugs–Crazy Sock Day
Wed, Oct 25: Hugs not Drugs–Bring your favorite stuffed animal
Thurs, Oct 26:Team Up Against Drugs–Favorite sports team
Fri, Oct 28: Our school is drug free! Crazy Hair Day
School Updates
Lunch Menus for the month of October!
Please visit the following link to review our September lunch menu HERE!
- Breakfast and lunch are free to all students and served from 7:15-7:45 each day.
- Students must arrive n the cafeteria no later than 7:35 to be able to eat breakfast.
- If you are planning to eat lunch with your student, please note the following:
- Outside lunch can be offered to your student (no sodas please).
- Due to limited space, we ask that you not bring any additional guests to lunch. This is just for you and your student.
- Lunch must be eaten in our designated dining room.
- When lunch is over, please allow your student to rejoin their class. And parents need to report to the main office for checkout.
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL
- Serve as an advisory to the council to the principal
- Assist in improving parent involvement
- Serve as an outreach to the community
- Monitor and assist school improvement
- Provide feedback from the community
The elected parents and teachers serving on SIC this year are: Pam Beason, Hillary Dobson, Cassidy Ethridge, Nicole Kornfeld, Jenny Salle, Anne Sevier, Alex Timmons, Amy Wright, Sela Estelle, and Beth Mahon.
Try for 7:30!
Ever try to get your children in to school right at 7:45 am? That's the busiest time for the car line. Please try for 7:30 am. The car line is slower at that point, your children will have time to eat breakfast at school, get to class, and get settled before school begins. You will also have a margin of time for those days if something doesn't go right! All students must be in the building by 7:45 am to be counted as present on time. Children miss out when they are not at school on time. Try for 7:30 am!
READING EXPECTATIONS
CONGRATULATIONS TO PARIS CAFETERIA STAFF!
Congratulations to our cafeteria crew under the leadership of manager Jacques Holliday! The kitchen scored a perfect 100% score on their unannounced DHEC inspection. Students and staff enjoy the delicious and nutritious food each day, but also eat with confidence knowing its prepared the right way! We are so grateful for our cafeteria crew.
Life Skills Of The Week for October
10/2-10/6: Organization
10/9-10/13: Cooperation
10/16-10/20: Responsibility
10/23-10/27: Perseverance
10/30-11/3: Initiative
Car Line Tips #125, 177
- Keep the car number visible until your child enters your vehicle. This enables staff to know who you are and help your children to your vehicle.
- Pull up as far forward as you can to allow as many cars as possible to unload and load. this will keep the line moving for everyone!