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Hello Falcon Families!

Progress reports go out next week! On Monday, the district will enable parents to verify viewing Progress Report grades. Instructions are HERE.

Please look at your student grades in Canvas. You will see "Q2 DFA 1" in both Math and ELA classes. These are the formative assessments that were given this past week, and they do not count as a grade, but they give us a clue on how your student will perform on the District Benchmark in December. Please, if you have questions regarding grades, reach out directly to the teams. They can schedule Virtual or In-Person meetings to discuss student progress, achievement, and needs. We would love a chance to work together in order to help the students grow to their fullest potential.

We hope you have a wonderful week, Falcons!

Have a great week,

Dr. Persinski

According to the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, there are several key things that successful students do. Some of these are:

1) Participate and listen in class.

2) Use a planner and create a study schedule.

3) Find a quiet space to study and do homework.

4) Find a study partner and work together.

5) Take notes during class and ask questions.

Reminding students to open notebooks and take notes are some of the many things that teachers and administrators often find ourselves doing. In several classes, particularly in upper grades, notes are uploaded to Canvas and other electronic sites for students; however, it is beneficial to not only use these resources, but to learn to take one's own notes in order to aid understanding and help in referencing and remembering information.

As students move from elementary, to 6th grade, to 7th, and then to 8th on up, taking notes is a skill and habit that is important to master. According to UNC Chapel Hill, taking notes improves listening, comprehension, and retention; yet, many of our students don't know how, and/or they don't think about doing it. Teachers will prompt students, and they will even help them organize. But it is important to reinforce this at home. Help your students become responsible learners by encouraging them to take notes, or asking to see what they are learning in class by bringing home a notebook. Ask them to date their notes and provide a heading of the class and/or topic of the day. This will help them to keep the information organized, it will help with studying, and it will be a good study tool when preparing for assessments.

Special shout out to the 8th grade ELA crew who are always well-planned, in tune, and aligned with each other! 8th grade ELA rocks!!

Ms. Strong received a shout-out card for always smiling and saying hello to someone every day! It's awesome to be kind!

Mr. DeJesus received $500 this week from Haven Miller from State Farm and the Rock Hill Education Association!

Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade students who made the Rock Hill School District Honor Band:

Olivia Marlowe
Kat Larkin
Eliza Langer

Makayla Howard

Jaylen Hayes

Nani Salinas

Samuel Smith

Jeremiah Snoddy

Julianna Haas

Alek Price

Amelia Crean

Ava Mitchell

Myles Hall

Parker Brackett

Leo Tracy

Modesto Olivera

Ayden Flemming

Collin Kline

Elliot Shepard
Ahtziri Rincon

Evan Walker

Roman Mestav

We had a great time at the Pep Rally Friday! There was a ton of Falcon Spirit!

Congratulations to the following!

Winning Dodgeball Teams-

They win 4 dress down days: November 20, December 11, February 12 and March 19.

6th Grade Team Congo

Berman Espinoza
Braylen Hare

Ellis Ray
Henry Langer

Gabriel McMeans
Josiah Foster

Noah Smith
Ben Williams

Cade Arehart
Brennon Johnson

Ellis Anderson
Henry Goodner

Jethro Okira
John Parker Cason

Marshall Kagey
Mason Goodner

7th Grade Team Madagascar

Brooks Meetz
Fabian Villa-Conejo

Giovaughn Gutirez
Harlin Medina Vasquez

Hunter Freeland
Breck Crawford

John Reynosa Olivares
Keenan Richardson

Liam Marshall
Sebastian Herrera Moreno

Wade Redmond

8th Grade Team Switzerland

Artemius June
James Auer

Denzel Jones
Joseph Hunsucker

Hamilton Woods
Kingston Coleman

Graham Rollins
Palmer Wren

Isiah Mobley
Wells Hull

Issac Moreno
Yadiel Boria

Zane Fenton

All students that raised $100 or more win a special dress down day on November 22 and a canteen pass that day. We will hold an ice cream party for these students during canteen on November 22.
These students are:

$100 Sponsor Winners

Gunnar Gonzales
Ryan Cave
Cade Arehart
Lauren Doherty
Nash Rollins
Preston Ayers
Annie Leitner
Ann Ballard Smith
Ann Lowry Faircloth
June Creech
Belle Thompkins
Stella Wetherall
Reese Burns
Alex Stephenson
Addie Burns
Logan Morgan
Graham Rollins

$100 Raised Winners

Jordan Maynard
Ellie Beaty
Keely Grace Nies
Lily Ruffino
Mary Hollis Watson
Collin Kline
Haylee Cecil
Malachi Winters
Graham McPhail
John Adkins
Jamison Morgan
Jaycee Greer
Lucy Ann Smith
Wells Hull
Caroline Ardis
Sam Smith
Alonnah Coxton
Christopher Rivera Garcia
Crew Morgan
Kathryn Steele
Lilli Jane Davis
Mallory Cason
Liam Smith

Thomas Catoe
Lillian Chamberlin
Mariana Lucas
Melaysia Watson
Titus Trippe
Carter Moreno
Candyce Lewis
Lola Byrns
Eloise Walker
Lachlyn Hall
Taft Pigg
Ann Mercer Flynn
Lauren Crummell
Michael Lessard
Bennett Hill
Nico Ruffino
Omar Franco Duarte
Benjamin Williams
Henry Goodner
Mason Goodner
Audrey Steele
Peyton Barrineau

Team that Raised the Most Money

6th Graders—Greece

Amount Raised $1,196.38!!

They win a pizza party and ice cream gift card from Bajo Cero. The pizza party will be on December 6.

Alonnah Coxton
Christopher Rivera Garcia

Collin Dozier
Crew Morgan

Kathryn Steele
Lilli Jane Davis

Mallory Cason
Miller Anne Brazzell

Nash Rollins
Ryleigh Collins

Liam Smith

Top 3 Students who raised the most money in Sponsorships

1st Lilli Jane Davis
2nd/3rd Tie- Lucy Ann and Liam Smith

Top 3 Students who raised the most money School Wide

1st Jordan Maynard $475
2nd /3rd Tie- Kate and Audrey Steele $450 each

Students had a goal of raising $10,000.

Students raised $10,138.94.

Sponsorships raised was $18,400.

Total raised was $28,538.94!!!

Please consider donating any gently used (clean) or new pants and polo tops for those students in need. They can be dropped off in the front office with Ms. Bostic.

Please read the Related Arts Newsletter! Click HERE.

Here is a link to the presentation that was provided at Rock Hill High.

Junior Civitans are collecting cans and non-perishable food items for those in need over the next four weeks. Please consider donating to the cause! The Falcon Time with the most raised cans will earn a pancake breakfast!

Falcon families, students are allowed to bring water and refillable water bottles to school. However, we are seeing an increase of energy drinks on campus in the morning and energy powder packets brought in lunch packs at lunch. Students will be asked to throw these items away, including unfinished Starbucks, Dunkin, and other breakfast items when they begin class.

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, "Due to children’s developing brains, decreased impulse control (placing self-imposed limits) and smaller body sizes, they are more susceptible to the effects and risks of caffeine ingestion. Children who consume caffeine can have difficulty sleeping and may develop behavioral or mental health issues, such as increased aggression, anxiety, stress and depression. Energy drinks provide those same effects, along with the added negative effects of sugar." Read more HERE.

Show your Sullivan pride by purchasing a Sullivan sweatshirt! Only $15!! Pink is almost sold out, so we have ordered more. You can purchase in the front office by check or cash.

Grade level Ts are available, as well, for $10.

Winter Sports: Students must have a physical to tryout and be in good academic/behavior standing.

Girls basketball Tryouts will continue Monday at 3:30-5:15 in the gym. You Must have a sports physical to tryout!" Any Questions please contact Athletic Directors Ehuechtker@rhmail.org and Lwalker@rhmail.org

Wrestling Schedule

Girls Basketball Schedule

Boys Basketball Schedule

Q2 Formative #1 for ELA and Math: Week of November 4 (In Canvas 11/8)

Progress Reports November 13 *Check Parent Portal--

Q2 Formative #2 for ELA and Math: Week of December 2

Winter MAP Assessment: ELA December 10 and Math December 12

Benchmark (Major grade for ELA and Math): Week of December 16 (End of Grading Period Q2)

**Formative assessments are not graded, but the data is used to gauge performance on the district benchmarks.

The next SIC and PTO meeting will be held Tuesday, November 19, 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

sullivanmspto@gmail.com

After School Tutoring for core classes is held from 3:45 - 5:00.

Remaining dates:
Nov 6-7; Nov 12-14; Nov 19-21
Dec 3-5

We are celebrating Native American Heritage to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success.

To learn more about how you can celebrate Native American culture and heritage, visit: https://www.nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/

Help support our students who have displayed positive behavior! Contribute to our Falcon Store where students can use their hard-earned Falcon dollars for various snacks and other items. The most requested items are:

Walmart Wish list: https://www.walmart.com/lists/shared/WL/9255b584-b4af-4240-ba3f-3b2b4b875d32

Amazon Wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/28KJCRMKVATGL?ref_=wl_share

Home Depot Wish List: https://www.homedepot.com/list/view/details/shared/b1751560-7601-11ef-80f3-f96e8524e63a

• Cotton Candy (found at Sam's for 9.98/box) 6 boxes

COVID and flu can cause mild to severe respiratory illness in children and adults. The symptoms include fever, chills, cough, fatigue, body aches, headache, sore throat, congestion/runny nose, nausea, or diarrhea. Children typically experience nasal congestion, sore throat, and headache with COVID. They experience cough, sore throat, and fever with flu.

If you suspect your child is getting sick, please do not send them to school. Students who are experiencing any of the symptoms listed above should complete the following steps:

1. Stay home from school

2. Call the school to report your child’s symptoms

3. Utilize the district COVID/Flu testing sites if you would like your child tested. This testing is free for all students and staff.

4. Notification of illness and testing will ensure your child’s absences are coded correctly for COVID or flu. High school students will not have to make up seat time related to an absence if they have a positive COVID or flu test. Home tests are not accepted.

5. Return to School Criteria: Students and staff must be fever free for 24 hours without medication and symptoms significantly improving without medication

Here are a few things parents can do to help our schools reduce the spread of illness:

• Teach your children to wash their hands often with soap and water.

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or upper sleeve when you cough or sneeze.

• Take time to get a flu and/or COVID vaccine. Vaccination is the best way to prevent the flu and COVID. SC Department of Public Health strongly recommends all South Carolina residents older than 6 months old get the flu vaccine as soon as possible to prevent the flu, unless they have a medical reason not to be vaccinated.

• Teach your children not to share personal items like drinks, food, or unwashed utensils.

• Know the signs and symptoms of the flu and COVID.

• Please don’t send children to school if they are sick. Any child that comes to school sick will be sent home. Staying home when sick will allow your children to rest and prevents the spread of illness in our school.

Please register for Parent Portal. This hub includes our Transportation Forms, Technology Agreement forms. surveys, and updated attendance and grades.

Parent Portal access is available on the PowerSchool website: https://rock-hill.powerschool.com/public

For PowerSchool questions, email askpowerschool@rhmail.org

Want to follow your student's Canvas to view assignments? See directions HERE.

November 13: DC Meeting @ 6 pm.

November 14: Career Day 7th grade; Rising DLI 6th at 6 pm Sullivan Media Center

November 19: SIC/PTO Meeting

November 22: PTO "Thankful for You" Lunch!

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break

Through the 24-25 school year, SMS will host family academic & community nights. Study tips, IB and World Language information, adolescent social-emotional support, and other safety information will be shared! Save the dates!

January 23

March 27 *Also IB Showcase Night!

Here is a link to our calendar of activities for 2024-2025. *This does not include athletics or clubs.

November 4, 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/fu3t2-falcon-flyer

October 28, 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/zwdhu

October 20, 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/3bzpv-falcon-flyer-for-families

October 14, 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/skv78-falcon-flyer-for-families

October 7, 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/3mcvu-falcon-flyer-for-families

September 30, 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/c1k5h9-falcon-flyer-for-families

September 23, 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/nhsdr-falcon-flyer-for-familie

September 16, 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/ejca1-falcon-flyer-for-families

September 9, 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/sg487-falcon-flyer-for-families

August 30, 2024:https://secure.smore.com/n/h2c9r7

August 23, 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/ev4fu

August 19, 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/n9hkw-falcon-flyer-for-families

August 12, 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/d4ce3

August 5, 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/29zbu-falcon-flyer-for-families

July 22, 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/6vpyk-falcon-flyer-for-families

July 12, 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/qjr5b-falcon-flyer-for-families

Summer 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/c67gt-falcon-flyer