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Rudolph Gordon School's Weekly Family Communication

Gators at aGlanceRudolph Gordon School's Weekly Family Communication
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Principal's Welcome Letter

Hello Gator Families!


I am thrilled to write this letter of introduction as the new principal of Rudolph Gordon School! I am honored to join a school community that focuses on preparing children to become lifelong learners and responsible, productive citizens by creating meaningful learning experiences in a safe, nurturing environment.


I attended Anderson University where I obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education and later, a Master of Education Degree in Administration in Supervision. I later obtained my Education Specialist and Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Liberty University. I have served in education for 13 years as a classroom teacher and administrator in Spartanburg School District Four, and since 2018, as assistant principal at Oakview Elementary in Greenville County Schools.


My husband, Cory, and I are fortunate to reside in the wonderful community of Fountain Inn with our three children Colt (10), Collier (7), and Ollie (3). Colt and Collier will join me at Rudolph Gordon School this year in 5th and 2nd grade. We spend a lot of time in extracurricular activities, especially those through the Fountain Inn Parks and Recreation Department. I feel sure we will see you there - always feel free to stop me to say hello and introduce yourself!


I wholeheartedly believe ALL means ALL and that every student deserves a high-quality education in learning environments that are student-centered, engaging, and safe. Every decision made at Rudolph Gordon School will ensure that every student has their individual academic, social, and emotional needs met through comprehensive school programs and opportunities. I am committed to working with our staff, families, and the community to ensure every student is successfully prepared for the next step in their education journey.


I look forward to our first school year together as we continue to provide the best possible school for our students. The Gator Greatness that exists at Rudolph Gordon School is so special and without a doubt, I know, the best is yet to come.


Please see information below regarding Meet the Teacher, school supply lists, our updated middle school dress code, and a message from Rudolph Gordon School's PTA.


With Gator Pride,

Dr. Meredith Welch

Get Ready Gators!

K-5 students will receive a mailed post card during the week of 7/31 (prior to Meet the Teacher) to reveal their teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. A Backpack communication will be sent to students in grade 6-8 during the same timeframe to access their schedule for the 2023-2024 school year. See details below regarding Meet the Teacher!
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Meet the Teacher

We look forward to meeting all of our gators at Meet the Teacher on 8/3. To accommodate our large school student body, please try to adhere to your scheduled time indicated by your last name. Last names ending with A-K should drop-in from 4:30-6:00 and last names L-Z should drop-in from 6:00-7:30. We understand that many families may be traveling or have other obligations that conflict with this date and time. We will not be able to accommodate alternate times for Meet the Teacher prior to the first day of school. If families are unable to attend on 8/3 between 4:30-7:30, we understand. Please plan to walk your student to their classroom on the first day of school. Thank you for understanding!

When?

Thursday, Aug 3, 2023, 04:30 PM

Where?

Rudolph G. Gordon School, Scuffletown Road, Simpsonville, SC, USA

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Middle School STEM Summit

View this flier or visit our social media to learn more about Clemson's Middle School STEM Summit.

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School Supply Lists

Visit the link below to see your child's school supply lists for the 2023-2024 school year!


https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/gordon/page.asp?titleid=supplies

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7th Grade Tdap Vaccine

Students entering the seventh grade, who have not received the Tdap vaccine by the first day of school on 8/8/2023, will not be allowed to attend school until they have received the vaccine and provided proof to the school nurse.

Updated Middle School Dress Code Policy:

Greenville County School District establishes the following requirements for school dress code policies for students:


  • Clothing and/or hair should not be so extreme or inappropriate to the school setting as to disrupt the education process. Therefore, clothing deemed distracting, revealing, overly suggestive or otherwise disruptive will not be permitted.

  • Wearing accessories or clothing that could pose a safety threat to oneself or others is not allowed.

  • Hats and sunglasses may not be worn in the building.

  • Attire must not evidence membership or affiliation with a "gang" in any negative sense of the term.

  • Proper shoes must be worn at all times. Tennis shoes must be worn during physical education classes.

  • Attire must not be immodest, obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar, indecent or offensive.

  • Clothing that inappropriately exposes body parts is not permitted. Students shall not expose undergarments.

  • Pants must be worn at the natural waistline and undergarments are not to be visible. Pants and slacks must not bag, sag, or drag.

  • No clothing, jewelry, or tattoos are permitted that display profanity, suggestive phrases, or advertisements for, or messages or pictures depicting or suggesting alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or sex.


In addition to the above requirements, 6th - 8th grade at Rudolph Gordon will also follow the below requirements:


  • Length of Bottoms:

    • Measurement using finger tips when standing upright, shorts or bottom must come to the bottom of the fingertips.

    • Holes or exposed skin is prohibited above the required bottom length.

    • and cover back with no skin showing between the top garment and bottom garment, regardless of a student’s arm motion. Crop Tops, Cut off t-shirts/shirts with missing arms or other parts are not allowed.

  • The width of straps on tops must be at least the width of a student ID card, and cover back with no skin showing between the top garment and bottom garment, regardless of a student’s arm motion. Crop Tops, Cut off t-shirts/shirts with missing arms or other parts are not allowed.

  • No visible undergarments or items worn as undergarments

  • No exposed midriff areas.

  • Pajama pant bottoms are not allowed.

  • No bedroom shoes or slippers are allowed.

  • Hoods/hats/sunglasses must not be worn in the building at any time

  • Jewelry with spikes is not permitted. This includes chokers, wristbands, dog leashes, chains, etc.


The administration will make the final judgment on the appropriateness of clothing and/or appearance and reserves the right to prohibit students from wearing any articles of clothing or other items which lead to or may foreseeably result in the disruption of or interference with the school environment. In the event the administration determines a student’s dress is inappropriate for school in accordance with this policy, the administration will either require the student to change or will provide the student with appropriate clothing to wear. Students will report to ISS until appropriate clothing is provided. If a student refuses to comply with dress code requirements, a referral will be issued. Repeated violations of the dress code will be treated as disruptive behavior in violation of the District's Behavior Code.


Dress code applies to all field trips in addition to during the school day unless specific information is provided by administration.

A Note from your RGS PTA...

PTA looks forward to partnering with our RGS families for a great year. Please plan to stop by one of the two PTA tables that will be set up at Meet the Teacher (one on the elementary side and one on the middle school side). The booths will provide information about membership, spirit wear, and the running club. Be sure to join the PTA to be included in a raffle for free spirit wear! A QR code will be available for all families to access a form for your child's free PTA class shirt and a volunteer interest form. the form must be completed by 9/1/23.


Your PTA has been working hard all summer! The website will soon include information for reserving our new rocks for painting. The drainage issue on the elementary playground will soon be resolved and the playground slide will be replaced prior to the first day of school. Thank you to our RGS families that continue to support our PTA to allow our school to be the best of the best!

RGS Calendar of Events:

August

8/3 - 4:30-7:30 Meet the Teacher

8/8 - 1st Day of School!

8/21 - Fall Picture Day (all students)


September

9/4 - Labor Day (No School)

9/25 - Makeup Picture Day


October

10/11 - End of 1st Quarter

10/12 - Teacher Work Day (No School)

10/13 - teacher Work Day (No School)

10/19 - 1st Quarter Report Cards Released


November

11/22-11/24 - Thanksgiving Holiday (No School


December

12/19 - End of 2nd Quarter

12/19 - 1/2 Day for Students

12/20-1/3 - Winter Break (No School)

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Rudolph Gordon School

The mission of Rudolph G. Gordon School, in cooperation with home and community, is to prepare children to become lifelong learners and responsible, productive citizens by creating meaningful learning experiences in a safe, nurturing environment.

Email: mmwelch@greenville.k12.sc.us
Website: https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/gordon/
Location: Rudolph G. Gordon School, Scuffletown Road, Simpsonville, SC, USA
Phone: (864) 452-0200