Falcon Flyer for Families!

October 28-November 1, 2024

Good afternoon, Falcons!

I hope that you have had an enjoyable weekend! We are officially completing the end of October and and entering November! We have several fun activities planned for this week; however, we want you to enjoy the activities while at the same time staying on top of assignments, projects, and assessments. Please make sure to reach out to teachers to see how you can move through the quarter as strong as possible. We will have Progress Reports in the next two weeks, along with the first district formative assessment for ELA and Math! Important upcoming district/state assessments are outlined further in the newsletter.

This week, we will have the Rock Hill Symphony Orchestra perform for our students on Monday! This will be quite a treat. Thank you, PTO, for arranging this opportunity! Wednesday, our 8th graders will take a field trip to the ATC to explore their career training opportunities. Thursday is Halloween. No costumes will be allowed and students are expected to remain in dress code throughout the day. Friday is a half-day for students, and dismissal will be at 11:45 for students.

Don't forget about the Going Global event being held on Saturday, November 2 from 2:00-5:30. This will be an enjoyable event for the whole family. Come out and enjoy!

Again, it's quite the busy week, and we hope our students enjoy the opportunities. Several winter sports will have tryouts soon, so please make sure to check the athletic calendar in order to participate!

Have a great week, and Happy Halloween!

Dr. Persinski

World Language Newsletter

Please click HERE to read the World Language news! This includes important information concerning assignments, assessments, and expectations.

Shout Outs!

Social Studies! Our Social Studies Department is doing a phenomenal job implementing small groups and station rotation activities! These are just a few pics of what I have "caught" this week in Mr. Espich's room, Ms. Wilde's classroom, and Ms. Bennison's room!

Ms. Wilde's Class

Mr. Espich's Class

Ms. Bennison's Class

Falcon Awards!

Shout Out to our Falcon Award Winners for September and October! September's Learner Profile was "Principled," and October's Profile was "Caring." Congratulations to our students, faculty and staff who were honored for displaying these IB Learner Profile qualities!

Principled for 6th grade: Hannah Futrelle, Noah Warren, Miarenys Allison

Caring for 6th grade: Ja'Kaylah White, Lanaya Janiak, Niylah Pryer

Principled for 7th grade: Iisaiah Moore, Tadeo Montesinos Perez, Jarrod Whitehead

Caring for 7th grade: Gadiel Martinez, Kennith "Alek" Price, Mary Hollis Watson

Principled for 8th grade: La'Zarria White, Graham Rollins, Brooke Edwards

Caring for 8th grade: Brooke Winderl, Maria Salamanca Castellon, Aaron Sanchez

Awesome job, Falcons!

Sullivan Sweatshirts

They are selling fast!

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.

Yearbooks!

Sports and Activities

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

Cheer - Auditorium Nov 6th and 7th 3:30-5:30, final night of cheer in the gym Nov 8th 3:30-5:30.

Girls Basketball Tryouts, Nov 6th 7th and 8th 5:30-7:00 gym

Boys Basketball Tryouts Nov 4th,Nov 6th and 7th 3;30-5:15 gym

Wrestling Practice will begin Nov 4th 3:30-5:30 Mon -Fri

8th grade DC Trip

Eighth grade will travel to Washington, DC for the grade level field trip in Spring 2025! For more information, click HERE and reach out to Coach E at CEspich@rhmail.org today.

Upcoming Assessments

Q2 Formative #1 for ELA and Math: Week of November 4

Progress Reports November 10 *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.

Math Tutors Needed

Sullivan is looking for volunteers to assist with math tutoring in our after school tutoring program Tuesdays through Wednesdays 3:45 - 5:00. If you are interested, please make sure that you have a current volunteer card with Rock Hill Schools and notify Dr. Persinski or another administrator.

Thank you!

SIC/PTO

SIC and PTO Meetings 2024-2025

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

Tutoring!

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

Remaining dates:
Oct 29-30 (No Tutoring on Halloween.)
Nov 6-7; Nov 12-14; Nov 19-21
Dec 3-5

Native American Heritage Month

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/

PBIS: Store items needed

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

District Career Fair

Flu/Covid

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:

Stay home from school
Call the school to report your child’s symptoms
Utilize the district COVID/Flu testing sites if you would like your child tested. This testing is free for all students and staff.
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.
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.

Parent Portal & Canvas

Parent Portal

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.

Sullivan Administration!

Upcoming Events and Calendar

October 28: Rock Hill Symphony Orchestra--Performance for Students (Day event)

October 30: 8th grade Field Trip to ATC

October 31: No Tricks, All Treats for Teachers (PTO)

November 1: Early Release Day--Leader in Me for Teachers/Staff

November 2: Going Global International Festival

November 5: Election Day-No School

November 7: Spirit Night at Penn Station

November 8: Indigenous People/Hispanic Heritage Assembly

November 14: District Career Fair for 7th grade

November 19: SIC/PTO Meeting

November 22: Thankful for You-PTO event for Teachers

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Holidays

Family Academic & Community Nights at SMS 2024-2025

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!