Hello Falcon Families!
We have officially entered Spring! Hooray! It's such an exciting and busy time of year, and yet it's "crunch time," too! Please make sure to check Canvas and Parent Portal for all of your student's progress so that they finish the year, strong. In addition, please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher and administrative team if you have any questions or concerns. We are here to help and to serve!
This week, students will have their next to last formative assessment in English/Language Arts and Math, and they will set a new "Wild Goal" for Spring MAP, (only a few weeks away!). The 8th grade has a busy week with Jump Day on Tuesday and their final IB Community Project presentation on Thursday!
This week, students will take the State Climate Survey. This survey is a part of our School Report Card rating, and students are to think about this year and how they rate the school culture of Sullivan. Parents have been asked as well, to rate. The district sent an email with instructions. Please see the instructions below if you didn't receive the email.
- The South Carolina Department of Education provides an annual survey to gather valuable insight and feedback regarding your child's school. We ask that you complete this survey and provide meaningful response.
The survey may be accessed through Parent Portal and will be available March 17 through April 11. You only need to submit one survey per school.
You may access Parent Portal at: https://rock-hill.powerschool.com/public
Parent Portal trouble shooting: https://www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us/Page/10320
Don't forget, Friday is an Early Release Day as our teachers work and plan together for the remainder of the year! Dismissal will start at 11:45 after Cherry Park.
Have a fantastic week, Falcons!
Sincerely,
Dr. Persinski
*Homework Mondays-Thursdays--due Friday.
**Q4 DFA1 ELA/Math Mar 24-28
Arts Appreciation Week!
Monday, Mar 24--New WIG for MAP!; Students complete Climate Survey!
Tuesday, Mar 25–Tutoring; 8th grade Jump Day!
Wednesday, Mar 26--Tutoring
Thursday, Mar 27–Tutoring; 8th grade IB Showcase Night!
Friday, Mar 28--Francophonie Assembly; Early Release 11:45!
STAMP Test Next Week!!
Parents, is your student looking for a way to get involved at school? Maybe he/she is a leader "inside" but not sure how to lead or where to start?
We are looking for a few, good Falcons! Please encourage your students to fill out the LIM Lighthouse Team application today! Applications are linked in Canvas, and they are due by March 28! Select students will be interviewed by the Faculty Lighthouse Team, and then 5 current 6th graders and 5 current 7th graders will be selected to lead the Lighthouse Team.
For more information, see the LIM Recruitment PowerPoint.
Please read the World Language Newsletter HERE!
STAMP, MAP and SCReady
Testing dates are quickly approaching! Please make sure that your child has a good night's sleep, breakfast, and comes prepared on these dates with a positive mindset! Please do not make appointments between 8:00 and 12:30 on these days.
March 31-April 4: STAMP (Language Immersion Students)
April 15 and 17: Spring MAP!
April 30th: ELA TDW
May 7th: ELA Reading A
May 8th: ELA Reading B
May 13th: Mathematics
May 15th: Science (6th grade)
May 15th: Algebra I EOC
As Falcons, we don't want to just "meet the requirement" as student-athletes. We want to raise the bar! Coming soon will be new guidelines for all student-athletes, no matter the sport. Our Falcons will SOAR, and they will show their Falcon Pride through their academic excellence and sportsmanship.
S-Sportsmanship
O-Ownership
A-Academics and Attendance
R-Represent as Role Models
Falcons will be required to hold at least a C in classes; Bs and As are preferred. Should a student drop below a C in any class, then tutoring will be required instead of practice. Students will not be penalized for attending tutoring. Students are expected to attend school and meet attendance requirements, and they should show exemplary behavior in class.
Academics, attendance and behavior will be checked weekly.
As Falcons, we believe that Academics comes first, and student-athletes are role models for all. Falcons represent Sullivan as proud, outstanding student-athletes who will be ready to meet the next level of expectations in high school and beyond.
SIC and PTO Meetings 2024-2025
The next SIC and PTO meetings will be held Tuesday, April 29, at 5:30 and 6:30 in the Media Center!
SIC--If you would like to join our SIC meetings, or if you have any questions, please reach out to Kati McFadden, Parent and Chair. More information can be found HERE.
PTO-If you would like to assist PTO, please reach out to one of the officers.
President: Erica Smith
Vice President: Ashley Lang
Secretary: Melissa Maynard
Treasurer: Amanda Winters
Here is a link to our calendar of activities for 2024-2025. *This does not include athletics or clubs.
