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Elfis and the Sleigh Riders
Presented December 19th & 20th
Forest Lake Elementary's Third Grade Students
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Forest Lake hosted some special visitors last Thursday, December 12, 2013. Some of our guests included our RSD2 Superintendent Dr. Debra Hamm, school board members James Manning and Melinda Anderson, Director of Academic Services Nancy Gregory, representatives from the State Department of Education, State Senator Joel Lourie, State Representative Beth Bernstein, SIC and PTO chairmen, and numerous principals and teachers from across South Carolina. It was a great visit for both guests and members of the Forest Lake family.
Click on here to see pictures from the day taken by Ishmael Abdus-Saboor, Website & Social Media Manager for Richland2.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Parents and Guardians:
Richland School District Two receives funds under the Impact Aid Program. To apply for funding through Impact Aid, our district must conduct a “true count” each year to identify the number of federally connected students. Federally connected students are children of active duty uniformed services personnel, children who live on federal property, and children whose parents work on federal property. The Impact Aid Program funds become a part of Richland School District Two’s general operating budget and are critical to maintaining high standards for educational excellence. Impact Aid Survey forms were distributed to students in kindergarten through grade 12. Please be sure to complete a separate survey form for each school-aged student in your household and return to your child’s school as soon as possible. The information provided on the Impact Aid Survey form is confidential. It is available only to school officials and will be used solely to complete our request for Impact Aid funds under Title VII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
If you need another copy or the Spanish version of the form, please notify the school or your child's teacher. Thank you.
Monday, December 2, 2013
Monday, November 18, 2013
News from Global Connections
Second graders enjoyed a visit from Mr. Yu who is from Taiwan. He shared his culture with us and we learned a lot! Students were engaged in a Lantern Festival riddle contest and asked questions about Mr. Yu's culture. Did you know that it is a tradition in Taiwan when you lose a tooth, you must drop it in the trash can as straight as you can? Otherwise, the belief is that you will grow rotten teeth!
What's New at NASA's Space Place Website
The Space Place isn't just a great place to find material for formal school lessons, it also has exciting hands-on activities and fun interactive Web games for after school, too. Check out the Do and Play menus and start planning your after school activities today.
What's New? Space Volcanoes
Did you know that there are volcanoes all around our solar system? From the dormant volcanoes of Mars to the mysteriously active cryovolcanoes of Saturn’s moon Enceladus, there’s a whole lot of cool volcanism in our solar system. Space Place has a new “Space Volcano Explorer” that lets students and teachers alike navigate through the solar system to find images and descriptions of some of the coolest volcanic features around. Check it out at http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/
Spotlight on Solar Fun
The sun is vitally important for literally every aspect of life, yet many students and educators know very little about how it actually works. Space Place’s newest Web game, “Solar Tricktionary,” aims to fix that in characteristically silly fashion. In this game, the student is given a term to define and four possible answers. Three of the answers are hilariously incorrect. Obviously solar wind is not “what happens when the sun eats too many beans,” but at least students will be entertained as well as educated as they follow a chain of incorrect answers to the correct one. http://spaceplace.nasa.
Spotlight on Comets
With Comet ISON fast approaching its brightest stage in our night sky in late November, now’s a great opportunity to teach a little something about why scientists care about comets in the first place. One big reason is that the water in our oceans may have come from the ice that makes comets. Space Place’s article “Thirsty? Have a Comet!” explains why scientists think this could be the case and how incredibly precise telescopes can actually identify subtle chemical clues to figure out where these ocean-forming comets could have come from. http://spaceplace.nasa.
For Out of School Time
Figure out what’s inside a closed box by creating a handmade topographic map of its contents. This clever activity is a fun way to keep students entertained and educated outside of the classroom. Have your students challenge each other to figure out what each of them put inside their boxes. As they get more and more invested, they will become intimately familiar with how topographic maps work. Use an important lesson that feels like a fun game. Take a look:http://spaceplace.nasa.
Special Days
Nov. 28, 2013: Thanksgiving DayDid the pilgrims on the Mayflower navigate by the stars? With our starfinders, they could have. http://spaceplace.nasa.
Nov. 28, 2013: Comet ISON makes closet approach to the sun.
What’s inside a comet anyway? http://spaceplace.
Dec. 4, 1973: Pioneer 10 flew past Jupiter.
Play “JunoQuest,” a game about a new mission to Jupiter. http://spaceplace.
Dec. 14, 2013: Geminids meteor shower at maximum early this morning.http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/
Dec. 25, 2013: Christmas DayIf you get an iPad or iPhone for Christmas, we have some more gifts for you. http://spaceplace.nasa.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Forest Lake Technology Magnet School presents
Annie Jr.
A Part of the Broadway Junior Collection MTI
Please consider supporting
Forest Lake Technology Magnet School's
production of
Annie Jr. on Friday, March 7th by purchasing a tax
deductable advertisement in our playbill. Your advertisement will
also be seen via our web site, Eagle Blog, Facebook Page, and
electronic and print newsletters.
Ad rates:
Business Card-$25
Quarter Page- $75
Half Page-$100
Full Page-$150
Ad graphics must be in JPEG format
Checks should be made payable to the Forest Lake Education
Foundation. Checks and ads are due by February 14, 2014.
If you have any questions about the ad sales, please contact
Millie Badendick at 803-782-0470 ext. 3102 or
mbadendi@richland2.org.
Thanks for your support!
Monday, November 11, 2013
Veteran's Day Celebration
On Monday, November 11th, we celebrated Veteran's Day with an assembly at 9:00 am in the gym. Second Grade students and the 4th and 5th Grade Chorus presented a Patriotic Program. Our entire school community, including parents and veterans attended and the veterans were recognized during the program.
Forest Lake's Teacher of the Year, Mr. Kevin Durden, also a veteran, introduced the other veterans in attendance and encouraged students to participate in Operation Gratitude-writing letters to Servicemen, Veterans, and Wounded Warriors.
Friday, November 8, 2013
Parents and Students,
There is still time for you to participate in the food services feedback survey!
We hope to use the feedback we receive as we move forward into the second half of our year as we strive to not only meet, but exceed student expectations of our food services. The deadline is November 15.
Below is the link for you to use:
Student/Parent Survey:
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Monday, November 11, 2013
On Monday, November 11th, we will have a Veteran's Day Assembly at 9:00 am in the gym. Second Grade students and the 4th and 5th Grade Chorus will be performing a Patriotic Program. This program is for our entire school plus parents and any soldiers and veterans that may attend.
We would like the whole school to dress in red, white, and blue or at least red and khaki on Monday to show our patriotism for this special day.
News from Global Connections!
The annual Korean Festival will take place this Saturday, November 9, 2013 from 11AM - 7PM. There will be Korean food, music, dancing and performances. The festival will be held at 1412 Richland Street in downtown Columbia.
As we are studying Korean culture later this year as part of our Global Connections curriculum, this would be a great way to give your child an introduction!
All proceeds from the festival go to local charities. Hope to see you there!
Thursday, October 31, 2013
November Happenings
Nov. 1 Look for your child's report card in the Family Folder.
Nov. 3 Daylight Savings Time begins. Remember to Fall back an hour.
Nov. 5 Election Day-Please vote!
Nov. 11 Veteran's Day 9 AM in the Forest Lake Park Gym. All parents and friend, especially veterans, are welcome to attend.
Forest Lake Celebrates Grandparents and Grandfriends!
Forest Lake students had a great time with all of our visiting Grandparents and Grandfriends. All had a wonderful time and the students really seemed to like sharing their technology skills with the friends. Take a look!
View our 'Why we love our grandparents" video by clicking here.
View Mrs. McKinney's Class presentation by clicking here.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
It has been a very busy time at Forest Lake! We've added some videos so you can experience NASA Night and Field Day with us. We've also added the opening of Forest Lake Today. These videos are linked from this blog and are on our YouTube channel-on our Forest Lake website.
NASA Family Night
Field Day
Forest Lake Today opening
NASA Family Night
Field Day
Forest Lake Today opening
Thursday, October 24, 2013
FLE Family and Friends
Remember that tonight is our NASA Family Night. Supper will be served for $6.00 per meal at the door starting at 5:15 and activities for the whole family begin at 5:30. Chorus will perform at 6:45. Don't forget that the Cake Walk is making a return tonight! If you volunteered to make a baked good for the sale, remember to bring it.
Also, the book fair will remain open until 7:30 PM. Get your books tonight because the book fair closes at noon tomorrow.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Visits
and the Application Process
There
will be a Choice Fair (including Magnet Programs)
at Ridge View High
School on December 2nd from 6:30-8:00pm.
Plan a
visit to the LAW program with your prospective LAW student!
1. Simply select a
date and time below that suit your schedule.
2. Please email or
call Mrs. Templeton.
3. Then, on your
designated day, report to the E. L. Wright main office at 8:00am. LAW students will meet you there to conduct
your tour and take you to visit LAW classes.
See LAW classes in action and
shadow a student!
November 12th 8:00-10:45
November 14th 8:00-10:45
November 19th 8:00-10:45
November 21st 8:00-10:45
December 3rd 8:00-10:45
December 10th 8:00-10:45
December 12th 8:00-10:45
January 7th 8:00-10:45
January 9th 8:00-10:45
January 14th 8:00-10:45
January 16th 8:00-10:45
January 21st 8:00-10:45
January 23rd 8:00-10:45
Application Information:
- Applications:
Must be completed online at the district Web site beginning on January 7,
2014.
Application deadline
is January 31, 2014.
- Interviews:
Student interviews will take place either on February 1st and
22nd. Applicants will be informed of the date and time of their
interviews via the US mail from the LAW office or email, after applications
have been completed on-line and processed.
- Selection process: Evaluation of students is based on leadership potential
and academic ability (grades, test scores, teacher recommendation, and
writing sample).
Minimum scores of MET
are required on the PASS tests for entrance into the LAW program.
- Evaluation criteria: includes interview, impromptu writing sample (also
completed on Saturday interview day) academic achievement, teacher
recommendations.
What
do parents need to do?
- Complete an online application
on the District Web site: www.richland2.org.
o Bring your child to the scheduled interview/writing sample
(You will be notified
after January of your date and time).
Notification
of acceptance:
online March 24-28, 2014.
Katherine
Templeton, Lead Teacher of the Leadership Academy at Wright
The Big October Finish
There are a number
of activities these last 2 weeks of October!
They include:
FLE Spirit Week: This includes Red Ribbon Week and Bully Prevention Week.
Tuesday is wear blue day and bring canned goods
for God’s Storehouse.
Wednesday is wear yellow day. Thursday is wear red day and Friday is wearing your NASA green shirt day.
Wednesday is wear yellow day. Thursday is wear red day and Friday is wearing your NASA green shirt day.
For a full listing
of FLE Spirit Week activities, please check the earlier blog post.
NASA Family Night: Family and Book Fair Night-Thursday, October 24, 2013
Hot Dog Dinner -5:15- 6:30 –Cafeteria; Activities - 5:30-6:30-
Ongoing throughout the evening; General PTO Meeting -6:40-6:50-Cafeteria; Chorus
Performance-6:50-7:00
By
popular demand we will have a CAKE WALK! Please consider donating some cakes, pies, or other
baked items for the Cake Walk! If you would like to donate, please email Julie
Blalock at gtengr92@msn.com
Tickets of the Hot Dog Dinner are $5.00 in advance and $6.00 at
the door.
PTO Cookie Dough
Sale: Orders
and money are due October 28th! Please support your PTO.
Fall Picture Day: Wednesday,
October 30th
Grandparents’ Day: Thursday, October 31st - 9-10 AM
This is also an
Early Dismissal Day-dismissal at 11:30 AM.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
FLE
SPIRIT WEEK
Red
Ribbon and Bully Prevention Week
October 21st – 25th
Monday,
October 21st
Spirit Week -Red Ribbon and Bully
Prevention Week introduced on the Forest Lake Today.
Essay, Poem, Poster contest announced
How Can We Be Bully Free at FLE?
There will be winners from each grade
level and these students will receive a treat! These students will also share
their essay, poem or poster on the news show the following week.
Tuesday, October 22nd
Wear
Blue Day!
Faculty, staff and students wear blue
clothing to support saying no to drugs and bullying!
Being
Drug and Bully Free Comes in Cans: I Can, You Can, We Can!
Please bring in
non-perishable food items (cans) to be donated to God’s Storehouse.
Wednesday, October 23rd
Wear Yellow Day!
Faculty, staff and students wear yellow
clothing to support saying no to drugs and bullying!
Forest Lake Gives Back – Bring in new gloves, hats
and socks to help those in need during the upcoming winter months.
(We will also have boxes set up at NASA Night for you to
donate.)
Thursday, October 24th
Wear Red Day!
Faculty, staff, and students wear RED to school to show your support in saying no to drugs and bullying!
Friday,
October 25th
Wear
Green Day! (NASA Green)
Faculty, staff and students wear green
clothing to support saying no to drugs and bullying!
All essays, poems
and posters are due!
Winners of the essay, poem, and poster
contest will be announced next week on the news show.
Drug
and Bully Prevention video clips will be shown on Forest Lake Today throughout
the week.
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History of Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and
largest drug prevention campaign in the country. Red Ribbon Week serves as a
vehicle for communities and individuals to take a stand for the hopes and
dreams of our children through a commitment to drug prevention and education
and a personal commitment to live drug free lives.
Red Ribbon Week also commemorates the
ultimate sacrifice made by DEA Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, who died
at the hands of drug traffickers in Mexico
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
It’s Back!
Our Cake Walk was such a great hit last year we are having another one on
Thursday, October 24, 2013
at NASA Family Night!
Please consider donating some cakes, pies, or other baked items for the
Cake Walk!
If you would like to donate,
please email Julie Blalock at gtengr92@msn.com
Plan to send in your baked item on the morning of Thursday, October 24th.
Thanks for your support!
Friday, October 11, 2013
Monday, October 7, 2013
Metric Week
October 6-12, 2013
Nanotechnology is now one of the standards in education. Using the conventional language of science, students need to be able to describe the size of a nanometer and make size comparisons of nano-sized objects with other small objects. To accomplish this, students must be familiar with atoms, molecules, and cells. Students also need to have knowledge of basic units of the metric system and prefixes, as well as the ability to manipulate exponential and scientific notation. We have included a short test on measurement and nanotechnology with our metric packet in 2013.
We think it is important that everyone is notified of Metric Week 2013 in South Carolina. Information on all of the above can be found at the following site:
http://www.artsandsciences.sc.
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