Reuben Elementary School

Hello Families! Our school is hosting NED’s Mindset Mission Wednesday March 2nd, a live streaming all school event. A world-class performer takes our students on an interactive educational journey filled with storytelling, illusions, yo-yo tricks and humor. NED’s message and memorable friends inspire students, promote academic achievement, and support our school goals. Never give up Encourage others Do your best® Our school received this program at no-cost because another school community has paid-it-forward to us. Now it’s our turn—you can help by purchasing a NED-messaged yo-yo and accessories. A yo-yo is both a mindset tool and tangible reminder of NED’s message. While learning to yo, children will make mistakes, try again, and improve. Read more at www.MindsetMission.com/yoyos YoYos will be sold in the office March 2nd - 4th. Please send exact amount of money. Checks payable to Reuben Elementary School.

eLearning Schedule for Jan 18 - 21, 2022 for Reuben Students

Students: Just a reminder if you are experiencing CoVid symptoms, are a close contact/household contact or have tested positive for CoVid, please fill out the following and Nurse Gena will follow up with you as soon as possible: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekjfcISyE00DI4gBLUU3bMsFQ4tv39i35l9Y5rVRyEemL34w/viewform If you have trouble logging on tomorrow morning you can (1) call the fax line (803) 321-2665 or (2) you can call the (803) 321-2664 number and it will go to the district office first and tell them you are trying to contact Reuben Elementary and they will reroute the call. We are still waiting on that phone line to be prepared.

Recruitment Fair - School District of Newberry County Come join us at Reuben www.teachatnewberry.com

First Five SC is a one stop portal to provide parents with information about our programs, other public programs, and services to assist with their child’s growth and development. https://first5sc.org/

Flu Facts

RES Faculty and Staff have worked hard this past week to prepare a welcoming, safe and comfortable learning environment for our students. We can’t wait to welcome our students! Important Reminders: Starting dates- Kindergarten: Last name A-L come Aug 16 and 17 and then return Aug 23 Last name M-Z come Aug 18 and 19 and then return Aug 23 First grade - Fifth grade: start Aug 16 Pre Kindergarten: start Aug 18 Car rider and Bus rider unloading begins at 7:20 am Dismissal begins at 2:40 Tech fee - $25 (must be paid in first 10 days to receive tech protection on device) Instructional student fee: $20 All students need to bring a book bag, water bottle and headphones that can be plugged into the ipad or laptop. (Change of clothes - lower grades only) Mask wearing is highly recommended at this time. Please send students with a mask they prefer and feel comfortable wearing. Masks MUST BE WORN in the health room and on the bus. Self screen students prior to coming to school and continue to use the google form to report illness: https://forms.gle/1NBmzoBX8Q6oCf6h6 FOR THE FIRST WEEK ONLY, if you wish to walk your student to the front door to get the First Day picture, you may do so but only once. A staff member will meet you at the door to let the student in.

Registration for Be Great Academy’s 2021-22 after school program is now open! Come join us for award-winning fun programs focused on achieving academic success, healthy life styles, and character development! Participants will receive snack daily and have the opportunity to complete each day’s homework during our Power Hour program. Our curriculum focuses on STEAM projects and leadership skills all while providing a safe place for your child after school. After school care will begin the first day of school and run from school dismissal until 6:30 PM on school days. We offer care at select locations when school is out. Let us help your child discover their greatness within. Visit https://portal.begreatacademy.com for more information and to complete the online registration.

Link to pay fees online: {Note: You must call the school (803) 321-2664 to receive the student id number.} https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56366 Instructional fee $20 / Technology fee $25 Link for free / reduced lunch application: https://ncsdnutrition.com/index.php?page=MySchoolApps&sid=1107132254149035

Please see the attached information regarding 2021-22 School Registration. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Exl6i09BgSlp1JzGy2QSa8LCHMSeDfFaHaRvXjbCYU4/edit?usp=sharing Online pay should be up and running by the week of July 26. You will use your student's id (PowerSchool) number. That can be found in parent portal or you can call the school for assistance. You must have a snap code to complete online registration. If you have not received that via email, contact the school at (803) 321-2664.

The School District of Newberry County is pleased to announce the following administrative selection for the 2021-2022 school year: Mrs. Kelly Folk has been selected as the Principal of Reuben Elementary School. Ms. Folk has 24 years in education, the majority of which have been in Newberry County. She received her Bachelors of Arts Degree in Special Education with an Elementary Education add-on and her Masters of Education in Administration and Supervision from Clemson University. She also received her Masters +30 in Elementary Education from Converse College. Ms. Folk most recently served as the Curriculum Coordinator and Literacy Coach at Reuben Elementary School.

We would like to remind you that our Online Registration is currently open for the 2021-2022 school year. You can access online registration via the links provided on the district website, https://www.newberry.k12.sc.us/. {Scroll down until you find the appropriate link for your student(s).}You should have already received by email, a Snap Code for your student. If you need the Snap Code for your child's registration, please contact the school at 803-321-2664. Please note that ALL students are required to complete online registration. In-person registration will be held at Reuben on Wednesday, July 28 from 8:00 am-1:00 pm and Thursday, July 29 from 1:00 pm-6:00 pm. Parents and students will pay fees, complete required forms, and receive important school information on these dates and times. Online registration needs to be completed in its entirety before coming to the school for Registration on July 28 & July 29. If you need to access a computer/internet for online registration, we are asking that you come by the school prior to July 28 & July 29 between the hours of 8 am- 3 pm Monday thru Thursday. Computers will be available to assist with the completion of online registration outside our school's main office.

2021-2022 RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION FOR UPCOMING YEAR English - https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=27384&culture=en Spanish - https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=27384&culture=es 2021-2022 NEW STUDENTS TO NEWBERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONLINE REGISTRATION: English - https://secure.infosnap.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=27383&culture=en Spanish - https://secure.infosnap.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=27383&culture=es

Encuesta Comunitaria de ESSER III El Distrito Escolar del Condado de Newberry necesita información sobre el gasto de la asignación de ARP - ESSER III. El SDNC recibió más de $ 15,2 millones para abordar la pérdida de aprendizaje y las necesidades académicas relacionadas con la pandemia de Covid19. Los fondos no se pueden utilizar para bonificaciones. El 11 de marzo de 2021, la Ley del Plan de Rescate Estadounidense (ARP) se convirtió en ley. El Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos está proporcionando $ 121,9 mil millones adicionales para el Fondo de Ayuda de Emergencia para Escuelas Primarias y Secundarias (Fondo ESSER III). Esta legislación otorgará estas subvenciones a las agencias educativas estatales (SEA) con el propósito de proporcionar a las agencias educativas locales (LEA) fondos de ayuda de emergencia para abordar el impacto que COVID-19 ha tenido y sigue teniendo en las escuelas primarias y secundarias de todo el país. la Nación. Por favor complete la siguiente encuesta: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe68t0vop3zRC4n7gkjzBg00beljT0orT04uS5Pwd1jEcTAEQ/viewform

Links to End of Year Awards Programs 5th grade Awards / Stepping Up program: https://youtu.be/rNV8_YKsQGY Pre K - 4th grade Awards program: https://youtu.be/sGEVE7nIpNY

South Carolina Department of Education Office of Early Learning and Literacy College and Career Ready Division Survey: Dear Parents and Childcare Providers, Parents and caretakers of young children and the professionals who work with families are experts on the supports and resources available in communities around South Carolina. It is our job as state leaders to listen to you all. The “Transitions from Pre-K to 5K” survey is from the interagency Palmetto Pre-K Transitions Workgroup, and we aim to learn more about what's available around our state to support families in the transition into 5-year-old Kindergarten. We would be incredibly grateful if you would share your thoughts. Please take a moment to complete a very brief survey (about 5 minutes) found here: https://scfirststeps.surveymonkey.com/r/JMYM2J9. If you have any questions about this survey, please contact Rachal Hatton-Moore, Two-Generation Coordinator, at rhatton@scfirststeps.org.

Attention all parents/guardians, community members, business owners - We need your help as we prepare to discuss the best use for federal funding spending for the next school year. Please complete the survey below to help us with this task: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSei9tClMHrmiD75mx587EV1x2WJzU8P3QljYmghF9bB9aZ2KA/viewform

ESSER III Community Survey The School District of Newberry County needs input on the spending of the ARP - ESSER III allocation. The SDNC received over $15.2 million to address learning loss and academic needs related to the Covid19 pandemic. Funds cannot be used for bonuses. On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act was signed into law. The US Department of Education is providing an additional $121.9 billion for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER III Fund). This legislation will award these grants to state educational agencies (SEAs) for the purpose of providing local educational agencies (LEAs) with emergency relief funds to address the impact that COVID-19 has had, and continues to have, on elementary and secondary schools across the nation. Please complete the following survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSei9tClMHrmiD75mx587EV1x2WJzU8P3QljYmghF9bB9aZ2KA/viewform

Summer Baseball/Softball Info

End of Year Celebrations On Friday, June 4th we will celebrate at Reuben Elementary by recognizing our students in our End of Year Awards Ceremonies and 5th grade students will participate in Reuben’s “Stepping Up” Program. Unfortunately, this year, no visitors will be allowed but we will be recording these events on Friday, June 4th and then sharing the link to the recording with our families on Monday, June 7th. We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we make this work in a manner that is best for all involved and follow the guidelines we are given.