With the forecast that we might be seeing snow soon, please review the district's policy on inclement weather at http://www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us/UserFiles/district/Documents/District%20Information/Inclement%20Weather%20Guidelines%20Feb%202011.pdf.
Please note that when schools are to close early, such information will be sent to all schools, as well as posted on the district's website and Facebook pages. When school is delayed or canceled, a message will be posted on the district's website and Facebook pages, AND a "parent link" call will be made to parents and employees around 6:00-6:30 a.m. The district will also contact local news media, but we will first post on our communication links and send out the "parent link" call.
Rock Hill Schools is proud to announce that we have another new author in our midst, and this one is only 10 years old. Taylor-Alexis Barber, a fifth-grade GT (gifted/talented) student at Mount Gallant Elementary, wrote an early reader's book when she was eight. Tales of Riley, the Mouse has now been published and released for sale at most retailers online, including Barnes&Noble, Books A Million and Amazon.
Taylor's proud parents are Twan and Sherille Barber. They are especially complimentary of teacher Chastity Griffin, who, in their words, has taught their daughter dynamic writing skills, and Principal Latoya Dixon, who's given Taylor an "I can do anything" spirit.
Taylor will be a guest on many local radio and television news programs over the next month.
Please remember that Rock Hill Schools has scheduled a Community Forum on iRock on Tuesday evening, January 22, beginning at 6:00 in the District Office Training Room (660 N. Anderson Road).
The meeting will be open to any employee and parents with or without children currently attending our schools. Reservations are not needed.
Congratulations to . . .
■Casey Davis, a grade 5 teacher at Rosewood Elementary, who has been awarded five grants this year totaling $7,450.
■South Pointe High School newspaper adviser, Cindy Koon, whose journalism students won awards in the Fall Excellence in Scholastic Newspaper Award Competition.
■Sullivan Middle School's Resource Officer Mic Kane and Chris McLean, instructional coach, who have received a $5,000 grant from Lowe's to create an outdoor reading patio to be built by members of Officer Kane's Law Enforcement Club.
Upcoming Fundraisers
■South Pointe High School Band of Thunder - Jan. 19 pancake breakfast at FATZ from 8-10 am, $7 for adults and $4 for children
■South Pointe High Stallion Football Committee - Jan. 25 "Friday Night Stampede" dinner & auction in the Laurel Creek Magnolia Room from 6-10 p.m. The "Stampede" will be open to all Stallion supporters over the age of 21. For details, contact Mike Grubb at 803.417-8048 or mgrubb@spectrum-inc.com.
■Northwestern High School Trojan Club - Jan. 24 BBQ from 11-2 in F Gym.
■Rock Hill Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. - Annual Valentine Ball on Feb. 15 at the Center for the Arts. Proceeds benefit high school age young men to grow and develop leadership talents. For details, contact wsimpkin@rhmail.org.
Noteworthy
■A RAP session (Raising Awareness of Parents) will be held from 6-7 pm on January 24, in the Sullivan Middle School Auditorium. The session will be open to any interested parent, and the topic will be "Tech Safe Families/Internet & Social Media."
■The Rock Hill Elks Lodge will sponsor a Hoop Shoot/Free Throw Basketball Contest on Sat., Jan. 26, starting at 2 pm for boys and girls ages 8 -13. For details, contact Kenny Martin at 803.493-1780 or kmartin06@comporium.net. The Elks Lodge provides personal dictionaries for our grade 3 students and scholarship opportunities for grade 12.
■Barnes&Noble at Carolina Place will have an Educator Appreciation Reception on Jan. 19 from 11-1 and offer lots of discounts on classroom and personal purchases.
Welcome to New Faces in the D.O.
New Energy Manager, Kim Melander (new to district)
New Attendance Supervisor, Susan Murphy (from Rock Hill High)
Elaine T. Baker, Director of Information Services, Rock Hill Schools
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