The Buzz | October

PRMS Parents,

Nominations for Parent Representatives for the PRMS School Improvement Council (SIC) are now open. PRMS School Improvement Council (SIC) is an advisory council to the principal that is focused on school improvement issues. It is made up of representatives of parents, teachers, and community members. The principal serves as an ex-officio member. The SIC meets at least monthly during the school year. PRMS parent representatives are nominated and elected by their fellow PRMS parents. Any parent/guardian of at least one child enrolled at our school is eligible to place his/her own name or the name of another parent in the nomination. Parent representatives are elected to a term of two years. If a parent has a child enrolled in the 8th grade at PRMS for the current school year and will not have any at enrolled the following year, that parent is elected to a term of one year only. A representative of the SIC will contact all individuals whose names are submitted into nomination prior to the election to confirm acceptance of the nomination. Nominees will be invited to submit a brief statement about themselves and why they want to serve on the SIC. All statements received will be printed on the opposite side of the ballot so that voters will have a chance to get to know each of the candidates. You can submit your nomination to the SIC by emailing Mrs. Holloman at kholloman@lex2.org or through this Google form. Nomination forms must be received no later than October 7, 2024.

-- Karen Holloman, Principal

October 08- Fall Sports Pep-Rally

October 10- End of Quarter 1

October 11- No School for Students

October 14- E-Learning Day

October 16- Quarter 1 Report Cards Go Home

October 17- Lexington Two Board Meeting @ 6:00 PM

October 18- Game Day Celebration | Qualifications to Attend

October 23- Early Release | Students Dismiss @ 12:30

October 25- 8th Grade Field Trip Forms Due

October 28-November 1- Red Ribbon Week

October 30- School Picture Day

MAP Growth Family Reports went home with your child this week. This report summarizes how your child is performing academically, as measured by the most recent MAP Growth test your child has taken.

Your child's MAP Growth results are represented as RIT scores. RIT scores have the same meaning across grade levels. This stable scale allows teachers to accurately measure each student's academic growth throughout the school year and over time.

For more information about MAP Growth, visit NWEA.org/familytoolkit or watch the video below!

Congratulations to the following students whose artwork was chosen to be a part of the State Fair student art show:

Jonathan Hill (8th Grade)

Naomi Weeks (8th Grade)

Tahlia Redd (8th Grade)

Emmett Marcial Bautista (8th Grade)

Aires Moore (7th Grade)

Diana Velasco Moscoso (7th Grade)

Akyra Williams (8th Grade)

Cierra Dykhuizen (7th Grade)

Stephanie Gonzalez Santos (7th Grade)

Diana Velasco Moscoso received an honorable mention award for her work.

The artwork will be on display at the Cantey Building for the duration of the South Carolina State Fair. This is a juried show which means these students' artwork was selected from over 11,000 submissions state-wide to be a part of the show!

October is National Bullying Prevention Month! Parents can assist by talking with your children about bullying and how to be an upstander and not a bystander. Please find helpful resources about having these discussions at Bystander Revolution! Also, this infographic has been shared with all students in the classroom and can also be helpful in talking with your child. If you need additional resources and support, please reach out to our School Counselor, Mrs. Beckham at jbeckham@lex2.org or our School Social Worker, Mrs. Dowdy at kdowdy@lex2.org.

Parents & students,

Please join us in supporting the Pine Ridge Police Department's Hurricane Supply drive! Please bring the items requested on the flier items to school by October 11 and we will deliver them to the Police Department. Also, if your family experienced hardship as a result of the hurricane, please reach out to our School Counselor, Mrs. Beckham at jbeckham@lex2.org or our School Social Worker, Mrs. Dowdy at kdowdy@lex2.org.

THANKSGIVING If your family is in need of a Thanksgiving Dinner this holiday season, please let your School Social Worker- Kenyatta Dowdy know. You can contact me via phone 803-237-5549 or complete the google form Thanksgiving Basket.

Other Resources

Below you will find links to important information such as Healthy Weekends Program and Holiday Assistance. If you wish for your child to be a part of the Healthy Weekends Program or in need of Holiday Assistance, please complete the forms below.

Healthy Weekends Program | Holiday Assistance

Hurricane Helene Resource Packet: We're here to help! If your family needs assistance due to the impact of Hurricane Helene, please contact School Social Worker- Mrs. Dowdy at 803-237-5549.

Contact Me: kdowdy@lex2.org | (803) 237-5549

As a reminder, all district-issued devices are monitored 24/7 for inappropriate activity. This includes, but is not limited to, accessing harmful or non-educational content, engaging in cyberbullying, or any other behavior that does not align with our district code of conduct, or presents any kind of safety threat to the school, students, or staff. Using devices responsibly and maintaining a respectful and productive online environment is the expectation. Consequences will be issued for engaging in activity on their district issued device that violates district policy.

Our high schools put on free Halloween events each year, and community families are invited to the fun! Brookland-Cayce High School is having its Trunk or Treat from 5-7 p.m. October 22 in front of the school, and Airport High School will have its Truck or Treat Lane from 6-8 p.m. October 28. Costumes are encouraged. Both events have become favorite annual traditions, so be sure to mark your calendars!

Poor oral health has been related to decreased school performance, poor relationships, and less success later in life. The good news is that a dental public health program can improve oral health! By completing a consent form you have the opportunity to protect your child from thenumber one chronic disease of children- tooth decay/cavities. Your child will receive preventive services at school and a letter will be sent home to you indicating the services provided and the assessment results.

La mala salud oral se ha relacionado con la disminución del rendimiento escolar, las malas relaciones sociales y menos éxito en el futuro. La buena noticia es que un programa de prevención dental basado en la escuela puede mejorar la salud oral. Al completar un formulario de consentimiento, usted tiene la oportunidad de proteger a su hijo de la enfermedad crónica número uno de los niños: caries / caries dentales. Su hijo recibirá servicios preventivos en la escuela y se le enviará una carta a casa indicando los servicios proporcionados y los resultados de la evaluación.

Team Schedules:

• PRMS Volleyball Schedule
• Airport C-Team Football Schedule
• PRMS Basketball Schedule

Purchase your tickets ahead of time here!

Planning to Attend Airport Athletic Games? See the memo below:

All middle school students will be required to attend Airport games with a parent or coach. Students must also have their school issued ID. Students who try and enter without a parent or coach will not be able to enter the game.

Interested in Joining Yellow Jacket Athletics?

Make sure you have an updated physical completed before tryouts!