Get your "Paws on Books!"- PRE Bookfair is HERE!

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The Polo Road Elementary 

"Paws on Books" spring book fair is here! 

The fair will be open from January 29th - February 2nd. Fair hours are 7:45- 3:15 pm.   All books are $10.00 or less, and all sales support the Polo Road Elementary Media Center! If you can't make it to the school, you can shop online at goo.gl/tKFPvr until February 5th.  Online orders will ship to the school for free after the last day of the fair.

Feb. 19th- Snow Make-Up Day

Make-up Day

Richland Two will have school on Monday, February 19th, which is designated as an inclement weather makeup. On February 19th, students will be making up the day missed on January 17th.

Join the PRE Social Media Bandwagon!!!

In an effort to keep you up-to-date with the latest PRE news, we have decided to stir up a little competition amongst our classes! In your child's communication folder this week,  you will find the half sheet pictured below that details all of our social media "handles" for our school.

IMPORTANT: Please note that we have a NEW Facebook page. You must like the NEW page in order to get credit.

Please place a check in each circle beside the social medial outlets that you have followed/liked, fill out the information at the bottom, sign the sheet and send back to your child's teacher by the Feb. 5th deadline.

Each child that returns their completed and signed form will receive a small treat. The  K-2 and 3-5 class with the highest amount of returned forms by Feb. 5th will receive an additional treat!

Thanks for your help with this endeavor.

Take the Mystery out of Math!

Join us for...

Family Math Night!

Interested in strategies to help engage your child at home?

Wondering… what in the world is Eureka Math?

If you answered yes to any of these questions,

then Polo Road Elementary is the place to be!

Thursday, February 1, 2018

at 5:30 pm

Parent Sessions, Engaging Math Games, and a take away!

Hope to see you there!

Hey! Can your 3rd-5th grader cook?

Calling all “FUTURE CHEFS” for our

CULINARY COMPETITION

WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOUR FAVORITE

HEALTHY ASIAN FUSION RECIPE!

ONE lucky winner from each school will be chosen as finalists to compete in our contest at Jackson Creek Elementary School on March 14th, 2018. As an added bonus, the winner of this event will be entered into a National Competition for some great prizes!

PICK UP YOUR ENTRY FORM TODAY!

They’re available in the Cafeteria

Turn them in to your Cafeteria Manager by FEBRUARY 23rd.

Get Involved!

You're invited to join us at our next ...

Monday, January 22nd

6-7 PM

There will be DOOR PRIZES!

Need school uniforms for the winter?

No need to fret! 

The PTO Polo Boutique will be open! 

Cash only, please!

4K Application Process

The process is about to begin for enrolling students in Richland Two's 4K program for the 2018-2019 school year.  Parents must attend one of the scheduled information meetings in order to complete an application and receive an appointment for the required student screening.  All meetings will be held at R2i2 in the Village at Sandhill (763 Fashion Dr.).  However, the date for your child's meeting is dependent upon his or her zoned school.  The meeting for Polo Road families will be held Wednesday, March 6, 2018 at 6:00pm, and there will be Spanish translators available.  Click on the 4K program link above to view all of the specific dates and times for all other Richland Two schools.

Flu Facts

PRE has already had some confirmed cases of students and faculty members with the flu.  We therefore want to do all possible to prevent a massive spread of this virus.  Please review the attached Influenza (Flu) Fact Sheet for Parents for some very valuable information regarding the flu and ways in which to prevent it from spreading.  Since the flu is often confused with the common cold, the fact sheet also provides information on how to distinguish between the two. You can also get additional information by visiting www.cdc.gov/flu or www.dhec.sc.gov/flu.  

School Uniforms

Greetings Explorer Families,
This is a gentle reminder of the fact that we are uniform school. Our boys and girls look great when they come to school dressed for success and ready to learn in uniformed attire. 

Why do we encourage our students to wear uniforms at PRE?

Here are some facts:

1. School uniforms keep students focused on their education, not their clothes.
2. School uniforms create a level playing field among students, reducing peer pressure and bullying.
3. Wearing uniforms enhances school pride, unity, and community spirit.
4. School uniforms may improve attendance and discipline.
5. School uniforms prevent the display of gang colors and insignia.
6. School uniforms make getting ready for school easier, which can improve punctuality. 
7. School uniforms can save parents money.
8. Most parents and educators support and encourage school uniforms.
9. Students dressed in uniform are better perceived by teachers and peers. 
10. Students can express their individuality in school uniforms by introducing variations and adding accessories.

PTO Chick-fil-A Spirit Night- The competition is ON!!!

Will your child's class win the Spirit Night 

class attendance competition at this week's event?

No need to fix dinner! 

Come over to Chick-fil-A and let's have a BLAST!!!

Say cheese! It's Class Picture Day!

Class Picture Day

Tuesday, January 9th

There's no better way for your child to remember their classmates than with a beautiful class picture. 

No school uniforms required. 

ONLY $10

Send your EXACT payment or checks in the prepaid envelopes to your child's teacher on or before picture day. Please make checks payable to Strawbridge Studios, Inc.

To pay by credit card visit online at www.strawbridge.net. Follow online instructions and enter the following code: 107970.

Flyers and envelopes went home with students today!

Early Dismissal

A Winter Weather Advisory for Richland County was issued around 10 a.m today. by the National Weather Service. Based on the current forecast calling for the potential of winter weather that may impact travel conditions, Richland School District Two will dismiss early today, Wednesday, January 3.

Middle schools will dismiss at 12:30 p.m. 

Elementary schools will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. 

High schools will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. 

All after-school events and activities, including after-school care, are canceled at all schools and district facilities.  This includes our Afternoon Explorers program.  It will not be open or receiving students today.

Thank you for adjusting your family’s schedule so that our students and employees arrive home safely before winter weather possibly impacts travel conditions.