School Health Screening

From Your School Nurse

As part of the eight components of School Health, School Nurses conduct periodic vision, dental, hearing, blood pressure, and other screenings as recommended by SC DHEC, and as needed as part of the nurse's assessment during a health room visit. These screenings are important in early detection of hearing or vision difficulties that may impact teaching and learning. Many times a student is not even aware he/she is having difficulty seeing the board, reading, or hearing classroom instructions. 

The Students at Forest Lake Elementary are currently being screened for the 2016-2017 year. Please contact Martha Becht, RN, your school nurse, if you have a question or a concern regarding your child's results, or if you need assistance taking your child to the eye doctor or dentist. Our goal is to work in collaboration with parents, teachers and children to help children stay healthy so they can learn.

Girls and Pearls

Girls and Pearls!

Today 4 young ladies got the opportunity to participate in the Girls & Pearls Mentoring Brunch where they were educated and empowered by women of wisdom.

 During the pearling ceremony the ladies each received their own pearls.

Impact Aid Survey

IMPORTANT "TO DO"

Impact Aid Survey Forms

We need all forms turned in by Monday, November 28th!

All forms will come home on Monday, November 14th.

The Federal Law is specific on the information required
on Impact Aid Survey Forms.

All forms must have the following...

 
                           >  Name of the Student

                           >  Date of Birth

                           >  School Name and Grade

                           >  Parent Signature

We are required to get a signed form 
back from every student. 

Thanks so much for your prompt attention to this task!

Richland 2 Choice Fair

Mark Your Calendars!

Forest Lake Elementary Wins Read Your Way to the Big Game Contest!

TWO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS WIN STATEWIDE READING CONTEST

Forest Lake Elementary and Round Top Elementary schools are winners in the “Read Your Way to the Big Game” Contest, a statewide reading challenge held this fall for students in public primary, elementary and middle schools. The South Carolina Education Oversight Committee made the announcement this week. Student winners of the contest have won tickets to the Palmetto Bowl, to be played by the University of South Carolina Gamecock and Clemson Tiger football teams on Saturday, Nov. 26. 

Forest Lake and Round Top students met the goal of having 70 percent of their students participate in the contest. 

Cookie Dough Pickup

Impact Aid Survey Forms

IMPORTANT "TO DO"

Impact Aid Survey Forms

These forms went home on Monday, November 14th.

They were due back by Friday, November 18th. 

The Federal Law is specific on the information required
on Impact Aid Survey Forms.

All forms must have the following...

 
                           >  Name of the Student

                           >  Date of Birth

                           >  School Name and Grade

                           >  Parent Signature

We are required to get a signed form 
back from every student. 

If you have not already turned your child's form in, please do so on Monday.

Thanks!

Question of the Week Nov. 16th

"Science WOW!" Science Question of the Week

(November 16)

Science Always Starts With a Question …

AND

TO ANSWER THIS WEEK'S QUESTION!

This Week's Question:

What Is La Niña?

NASA's weather satellites help forecasters keep an eye on weather patterns and it looks like the La Niña pattern may form this year. Check out the link below to find out what that means.

Reminder/Suggestion:

First, make a list of the "wonders" or answers that your family comes up with
and then go to the provided resource to check your thoughts!

Here's the NASA resource that you
can use  to check your answers:

What is La Niña?

Once you have an answer, send it to me via an email
or a written response that your child can bring to me.

Get your answer to me by the following Wednesday.

**Remember to add your child's name

to your family's answer.

I will randomly pull a few answers from those I receive
and allow those students to come choose a small prize.

I'll share the answer to the question
and the names of the winners through the blog .

Have Fun -

Marian (Scullion)

mscullio@richland2.org

Homeless Outreach

Homeless Outreach Project

We are collecting items for the homeless in our community

Donate trial size soap, shampoo,

conditioner, lotion, deodorant,

toothpaste, toothbrushes and washcloths

Send in the items to your teacher. 

Principal for the Day

Rep. Beth Bernstein was

Principal for the Day at Forest Lake!

Rep. Bernstein visited students in classrooms and talked with teachers new to the teaching profession.

She enjoyed being with our students and staff today!

Impact Aid Survey-Important-

IMPORTANT "TO DO"

Impact Aid Survey Forms

All forms will come home on Monday, November 14th.

They are due back by Friday, November 18th. 

The Federal Law is specific on the information required
on Impact Aid Survey Forms.

All forms must have the following...

   
                           >  Name of the Student

                           >  Date of Birth

                           >  School Name and Grade

                           >  Parent Signature

We are required to get a signed form 
back from every student. 

Thanks so much for your prompt attention to this task! 

Commercial Crew Contest

Here's an opportunity for
our young artist to shine.

Commercial Crew
2017 Calendar Artwork
Contest

Credits: NASA

NASA’s Commercial Crew Program is holding an artwork contest through November 30 for children  4 to 12 years old. The artwork will be used to create a 2017 calendar, which has a different space-related theme for each month. The themes educate students about the International Space Station, astronauts, growing food in space and more! Unique and original artwork will be selected for each month. Once the calendar is complete, it will be transmitted to astronauts aboard the  space station. The calendar also will include supplemental education materials for kids here on Earth to learn more about the space-related themes. 

Go to http://go.nasa.gov/2fvRLNf
for more information about the competition’s themes, rules and deadlines plus the entry form. 

Get your parent's permission, of course! 

Email your entry form and drawing to us at: ksc-connect2ccp@mail.nasa.gov

Veterans Day

We hope you will join us tomorrow for our 

Veterans Day Program

Friday, November 11th

9:00 - 9:45 a.m.

Forest Lake Elementary Gym

You don't have to check in at the office, 
just come down to the gym.

If you know a Veteran, please extend an invitation for them to join us!

NASA WOW Question-Nov. 9

"Science WOW!" Science Question of the Week

(Nov. 9)

Science Always Starts With a Question …

AND

TO ANSWER THIS WEEK'S QUESTION!

This Week's Question:

What Is a Supermoon?

Step outside on Nov. 14, 2016, to get a view of

the most remarkable supermoon of the 21st century!

Not sure what a supermoon is?

Reminder/Suggestion:

First, make a list of the "wonders" or answers that your family comes up with
and then go to the provided resource to check your thoughts!

Here's the NASA resource that you
can use  to check your answers:

2016 Ends with Three Supermoons

Once you have an answer, send it to me via an email
or a written response that your child can bring to me.

Get your answer to me by the following Wednesday.

**Remember to add your child's name

to your family's answer.

I will randomly pull a few answers from those I receive
and allow those students to come choose a small prize.

I'll share the answer to the question
and the names of the winners through the blog .

Have Fun -

Marian (Scullion)

mscullio@richland2.org

Outdoor Movie Night

Grandparents Day

We hope to see everyone tomorrow!

NASA Night

PTO NASA Family Night - World Space Week

~ Thursday, November 3, 2016

Pizza Supper~ 5:15-6:30 ~ Cafeteria ~

 Sponsored by the PTO

Ongoing Activities ~ 5:15 – 6:30

Chorus performance 6:40 in Cafeteria

Bake Sale will be sponsored by 3rd Grade

We hope to see everyone tomorrow!

Girls on the Run

Olympic Day

Next Monday is Olympic Day

(November 7)

We would like to invite you to join us

in the morning for some fun.

All students will be participating in the

Distance Run and having fun with

the parachute, jump ropes, Hula Hoops & sidewalk chalk.

Here is the schedule and hope you can be here!

	Distance Run Front of the School	Fun Activities Gym
9:00-9:20	5th grade	4th grade
9:20-9:40	4th grade	5th grade
9:40-10:00	3rd grade	2nd grade
10:00-10:20	2nd grade	3rd grade
10:20-10:40	Kindergarten	1st grade
10:40-11:00	1st grade	K