IHES NEWSLETTER

Hello Pirate Families!

Thank you to everyone who came out to Sonny's BBQ this week to support our PTO!

I hope everyone stayed safe and dry today and that your power was restored sooner rather than later.

I can't believe this week is the start of October! This first part of the school year is flying by.

Coming up this week:

IOWA Testing for 2nd graders on Tuesday and Wednesday

No school on Friday and the following Monday - the District is closed on 10/11 and 10/14.

Bring Your Family to PE Week starts on Monday - The schedule has changed again! Please look at the updated schedule below.

Please read below for information on:

• "Bring Your Family to PE" Week - starts 10/7 - THE SCHEDULE HAS CHANGED! Please look at the updated schedule!
• PTO News and Fundraiser
• Morning Announcement Crew
  
• Leader in Me Focus for the Week
• Important Dates for the Month of September and October
• Book Fair is coming....

Dad Joke:

What is a blue that weighs less?

Light Blue!

Here's to a great week!

Christopher

Our Alternative Fundraiser is still going!

Since we had an e-learning day last Friday we are going to extend our fundraiser another week!!!

See Collection Dates Below!

Thank you to all those who have already donated!!

Make checks available to “India Hook PTO” or send in envelope with cash in your students' folder. Please send in cash or checks on collection days only. You can donate any time online through Venmo @IndiaHook-PTO

We are happy to announce we will be hosting Trunk or Treat again this year on Friday, October 18th from 6:00-8:30pm! We will need a few volunteers to help direct our "Treaters" to their set up area, as well as other parking. We also need a few extra hands to help crowd control at our activities, which are two large bounce houses. Most importantly, we need TRUNKS! Please help us spread the word, and sign your car up below. Thank you!!

Sign up for trunks https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B45A4AC22A4FD0-44943367-ihes#/

We are excited to share with you that our school will be participating in Family PE Week from October 7-15, 2024.

Daily physical activity has many benefits for kids, such as increasing their energy, focus, and readiness to learn, reducing stress and anxiety. Of course, physical activity has benefits for people of all ages, so helping our students’ families be active together is one of our physical education goals.

The national sponsor of this event, Active Schools, hopes that you will share your experience on social media in words and photos – using the hashtag #FamiliesLovePE #indiahookelementary

Your influence as a caregiver is important for the support of physical education in our schools. Below you will find the schedule for the week. We hope you will join us for one or even both PE classes during October 7-15. We know you will have a great time and we would all love to have you join us and see exactly what an elementary PE class is like these days!

Sincerely,

Karen Roof and Andy Morton

We are so proud of our Pirate Morning Announcements Crew from the last two weeks!

As part of the Leader in Me framework, our students take on leadership roles within the classroom and school. Our crew greets our pirates, leads the pledge of allegiance, reminds everyone of our CREW mentality, provide the lunch menu, and a Leader in Me thoughtful moment. Each week, different students will be chosen for this leadership role.

October 7th-15th: Bring Your Family to PE Week"

October 8th-9th: 2nd Graders taking IOWA assessment

October 10th: End of 1st Quarter

October 11th: District Closed

October 14th: District Closed - Professional Development Day for Teachers

October 16th: National Unity Day - Wear Orange

October 16th-18th: 2nd Graders taking CogAT assessment

October 18th: "Pink Out" for Breast Cancer Awareness

October 21st - 25th: Book Fair Week

October 24th: Kindergarten Field Study to Black's Peaches

October 25th: "Pink Out" for Breast Cancer Awareness

October 28th - November 1st: Red Ribbon Week

November 1st: Early Dismissal @ 11:15 am

Parents, grandparents, and family members are allowed to eat with the students on Fridays only. Below are the lunch times for each teacher. Please make sure you arrive early with your ID in order to sign in to the building. Adult lunches are $5.50 and we are only able to accept cash.

K

B CALDWELL 10:40 - 11:10

WILLIAMS 10:45 - 11:15

BRYANT 10:50 - 11:20

HOPPER 10:55 - 11:25

1st

BAKER 11:05 - 11:35

CLONTZ 11:10 - 11:40

AIRINGTON 11:15 - 11:45

MARLEY 11:20 - 11:50

2nd

ADAMS 11:25 - 11:55

COPELAND 11:30 - 12:00

DUER 11:35 - 12:05

TEACHOUT 11:40 - 12:10

3rd

HANKE 11:45 - 12:15

O'DELL 11:50 - 12:20

E WILSON 11:55 - 12:25

RIDER 12:00 - 12:30

BUCHANAN 12:05 - 12:35

4th

BUENO 12:10 - 12:40

LESTER 12:15 - 12:45

WAGNER 12:20 - 12:50

PATTERSON 12:25- 12:55

HOWE 12:30 - 1:00

5th

CLOSSMAN 12:45 - 1:15

BACOT 12:50 - 1:20

S. WILSON 12:55 - 1:25

ELLIOTT 1:00 - 1:30

The Leader in Me, it is based on Steven Covey's the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. The picture above provides a quick and easy reference for each of the habits.

HABIT 1: Be Proactive - (You're in Charge of You)

HABIT 2: Begin with the End in Mind - (Have a Plan)

HABIT 3: Put First Things First - (Work First, Then Play)

HABIT 4: Think Win-Win - (Everyone Can Win)

HABIT 5: Seek First to Understand Then to Be Understood - (Listen Before You Talk)

HABIT 6: Synergize - (Together is Better)

HABIT 7: Sharpen the Saw - (Balance Feels Best)

Below is a focus by grade levels for this coming week about what our students are learning through Leader in Me. Take some time to ask them about these skills and how they are applying them in the classroom.

Kindergarten

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

I can give kind and helpful feedback.

I can notice facial features that describe sad, mad, and happy.

I can notice facial features that describe surprised, scared, and disappointed.

I can name emotions and explain when I’ve experienced them.

Learners will be able to describe what it means to lead their learning and how to engage with their learning through questions, hand signals, or feedback.

1st Grade

Habit 1: Be Proactive

I can identify proactive and reactive language.

I can compare proactive and reactive statements.

I can identify proactive and reactive scenarios.

I can choose to use proactive statements at school.

Learners will be able to describe behavior and will develop proactive responses.

2nd Grade

Habit 1: Be Proactive

I can notice what happens to my body when I feel big emotions.

I can identify synonyms to name my emotions.

I can notice and name an emotions I felt.

I can identify strategies that help me Pause.

Learners will be able to use the Pause Plan to notice, name, and think about big emotions and will be able to design a classroom Pause Plan.

3rd Grade

Habit 1: Be Proactive

I can explain strategies for self-regulation.

I can pause to think and choose self-regulation strategies.

I can reflect on how I could have use the Pause Plan in a past situation.

I can determine how to use the Pause Plan in the future.

Learners will be able to apply the Pause Plan (Notice, Name, and Think) to past and future scenarios to increase self-regulation.

4th Grade

Habit 1: Be Proactive and Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

I can use student-led assessment to help me lead my learning.

I can describe the impact of leading my learning.

I can identify words and behaviors that show emotions.

I can describe the impact of choosing a proactive response when I feel big emotions.

Learners will be able to define perseverance and plan to demonstrate a growth mindset when they encounter difficult things. Learners will be able to practice student-led learning strategies and describe the impact practicing these strategies will have on their learning. Learners will be able to evaluate experiences to determine the intensity level of emotions and will practice choosing proactive responses.

5th Grade

Habit 1: Be Proactive

I can describe how my words and behaviors impact others.

I can reflect on what causes me to feel reactive.

I can identify strategies or tools to help manage my emotions.

I can practice the Pause Plan on a chosen scenario.

Learners will be able to use the Pause Plan to notice, name and think about emotions and will practice applying self-regulation strategies.

Here is the podcast for the week:

Daily Routines to Nurture Student Voice

Imagine if even the littlest students felt like they were such an important part of the class that there was no way they could be absent from school, that their class needs them and their voice matters! Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Meredith Noce, Principal at Verrado Heritage Elementary School in Arizona, as they explore the intentional things teachers can do to build that kind of connection.

https://www.leaderinme.com/v2/resources/podcast-early-learning-s1-e7

Doors Open and Breakfast:

Our doors open at 7 am and the Tardy Bell rings at 7:45 am.

Breakfast is served everyday starting at 7:00 am.

There will be plenty of staff on hand to help your child get to class.

Kindergarten parents, remember we are operating on a staggered start. Monday and Tuesday are for B group students only. All K students will attend starting Wednesday, August 14th.

For Arrival:

If your student rides the bus, please check the myRide app to know when the bus will be at your bus stop.

If you are dropping your student off by car, please use the right lane only. We will have staff and safety patrol students opening doors and helping your student out of the car with umbrellas in their hands. If you would like to walk your child in on the first day, please use the left lane and pull into our parking lot.

For Dismissal:

We dismiss at 2:10 pm.

If your student rides the bus, please check the myRide app for bus stop information.

For car riders, we will use both lanes. Please make sure the car rider tag is displayed in your windshield. A staff member will be calling names and we will deliver your child to your car. If your child needs to enter the car on the right hand side, please pull in the right lane. If your child needs to enter your car on the left side, please pull into the left lane. Please do not start parking in the left lane until 2:00 pm. This allows for flow of traffic in case of emergencies.

This first few days day will take some time to teach our new students the procedures and to make sure all students have been accounted for. We appreciate your patience.

Website: https://www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us/Domain/14
Location: 2068 Yukon Drive, Rock Hill, SC, USA
Phone: 803 985-1600
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