Phase 1 Meal Distribution

We are happy to share that during Phase One of our Back-to-School plan, Richland Two is now able to offer free meals to all students regardless of their free or reduced lunch status!  For specific locations, days, and times, click on the image below.  

Attendance Matters

Students are expected to attend "live" class sessions using Google Meet.  Attendance will be taken daily, just as it is when we are in the brick and mortar setting.  Students who attend "live" class sessions will be coded as present.  If a student does not attend a "live" class session, he/she will be coded as absent.

When a student is not able to attend a "live" class session, he/she will watch the recorded lesson and submit the Daily Participation Assignment (DPA).  The student's absence will then be changed to present.  The student will also be responsible for completing and submitting all make-up work.  

Virtual Parent Orientations

We are looking forward to seeing you this week for our 2020-2021 VIRTUAL Grade Level Parent Orientation nights! You don't want to miss this valuable opportunity to log on and visit your child's teacher to get information about this year's curriculum, expectations, grading, assessments and opportunities to become involved.

Here's the schedule: 

Sept. 8th

Kdg Parents @ 5:30 PM

1st Grade Parents @ 6:30 PM 

Sept. 9th

2nd Grade Parents @ 5:30 PM

3rd Grade Parents @ 6:30 PM 

Sept. 10th

4th Grade Parents @ 5:30 PM

5th Grade Parents @ 6:30 PM

 

Your child's teacher will be sharing the Google Meet link that  you will use to join this year's VIRTUAL parent orientation event.

Annual Registration

The Annual Registration process opened in April for the 2020-2021 school year for ALL RICHLAND TWO STUDENTS RETURNING. This process includes providing annual proof of residence, verifying student information, and reviewing and completing parent/guardian contact information. To prevent delays in scheduling your child’s classes for the upcoming school year, please complete this process as soon as possible.  To get started, visit: http://www.richland2.org/annualregistration.

If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact our school registrar, Mrs. Debbie Waldrop, at: dwaldrop@richland2.org. 

School Supply List

Click here to view the supplies PRE students will need for the 2020-2021 school year.  In order to minimize spread of the Coronavirus and other contagious illnesses during face-to-face learning, each student will only use his or her personal supplies instead of using classroom supplies purposed for a more communal use.

School Calendar

Click here to view the calendar for the 2020-2021 school year.  The Richland Two School Board approved the revised calendar on July 28, 2020 at a special called board meeting.  The first day of school for all students is Monday, August 31. 

5th Grade Promotion

In order to ensure that we follow CDC guidelines and safety precautions, please make sure that you abide by the following procedures:

1. Please do not arrive prior to your child's scheduled time. The promotion ceremonies will not begin prior to their scheduled times and if there is a ceremony scheduled prior to your child's, we need time for those cars to exit campus. Also, there is currently active construction on Polo Road and we want to avoid an unnecessary traffic backup.
2. While waiting in your car, you may view the End-of-Year 5th grade video shared by your child's teacher.
3. The promotion ceremony can be heard via Facebook Live.  Visit https://www.facebook.com/PoloExplorers/  to access our school's page.
4. No one will be allowed to exit vehicles while on school campus.
5. There will be no photo opportunities while on campus.

Kindergarten Promotion

In order to ensure that we follow CDC guidelines and safety precautions, please make sure that you abide by the following procedures:

1. Upon entering campus, please have your kindergarten child and teacher's name visible in the windshield or hanging on the mirror of your car.
2. Please do not arrive prior to your child's scheduled time. Our parade and movement of cars will not begin prior to our scheduled time. Polo Road is actively under construction and we want to avoid an unnecessary traffic backup.
3. You will not be allowed to park or exit your vehicles while on school campus.
4. There will be no photo opportunities while on campus.

Thank you for helping us all remain safe during this celebration.  We look forward to seeing you soon!

Cookie Dough Pick-up

The Polo Road Elementary Cookie Dough Fundraiser pickup has been rescheduled for Friday,  May 8, 2020 from 2:00-6:00 PM in the school's carpool line.  Please note this is our ONLY DAY OF PICKUP! We do not have access to storage that will accommodate orders not picked up and we do not want anyone's order to spoil. So please make arrangements to have your child's order picked up. As with the learning packet pickups, individuals will not be allowed to park or get out of their cars. We will follow curbside delivery procedures to ensure safety for all.  If possible, please plan to arrive prior to 5:00PM in order to avoid the rush and long lines. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our PTO at poloroadpto@gmail.com  

2020 Census

The 2020 Census is happening right now and you can complete yours online, via telephone, or U.S. mail.  Did you know that every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on data collected via the census?  That's right, by completing your questionnaire, you could be helping your local community more than you know!  Click here for additional information or to begin filling out yours.

#R2Counts

Premier Census Counts Start Here

Yearbooks

Pre-orders are currently being accepted for the 2019-2020 yearbook.  The order forms were sent home with students a few weeks ago.  Please let your child's teacher know if you need another order form.  All yearbooks will be printed in full color and make the perfect keepsake for your child.  The cost for the soft-cover is just $25. Parents can also order hard-covers and/or customize their children’s yearbooks.  Pre-orders can be made by sending in the payment with students or by placing orders online.  Just visit ybpay.lifetouch.com and use the yearbook ID code of 12155620 to order online.  Orders will be accepted until Friday, March 20.

Chat n' Chew

The Polo Road PTO would like to cordially invite you to attend a unique opportunity where Explorer parents can sit & enjoy an informal and relaxing setting with our principal, Dr. Cassandra Bosier. There will be a variety topics of discussion planned in order to get the most out of our time together.  It is our hope that you will join us for our next  "Chat n' Chew" with our PRE-mier Leader on Thursday, Mar. 26, 2020 from 9AM - 10AM  OR    5PM - 6PM in the Media Center.  Click HERE and complete the RSVP as soon as possible so that we can effectively plan for your arrival.

Cookie Dough Fundraiser

Our biggest fundraiser of the year has begun!  Hopefully you received the fundraising packets and have already begun reaching out to friends and family members.  The students were very excited to learn of the many incentives that can be earned by selling items for the cookie dough fundraiser.  The due date for all orders is Monday, March 16 and items will be ready for pick-up on Wednesday, April 8 between 2:00pm and 6:00pm.  Online orders can be placed by visiting www.fundshoppe.com and entering the online school id #2709. 

Pennies for Patients

Polo Road has accepted the challenge of helping to find a cure for blood cancer! We are joining over 25,000 schools across the nation to make a difference and raise as much money as we can! Over the next couple weeks our Jr. Beta Club and the entire school will be working to help raise money. 

A Pennies for Patients letter was provided to take home to parents with instructions for setting up an individual online giving page. Families can create the page and start saving lives. When students create an online fundraising page and start raising money online, they become eligible to receive awesome Hero Gear! Join the Polo Road squad and let’s work together to battle cancer! https://events.lls.org/pages/sc/Polo-Road-Elementary-School-2020

Spring Book Fair Coming Soon

District Holiday

All Richland Two schools and offices will be closed Monday, February 17, 2020, in honor of Presidents' Day.  We look forward to seeing all Explorers back at school safe and sound on Tuesday, February 18.  Enjoy the extended weekend!

Early Dismissal

Polo Road students will be dismissed at 11:30am on Friday, February 14, 2020.  The Afternoon Explorers' After School Care program will be open on this day for students enrolled.  If the means by which your child will be going home on February 14th differs from his or her normal mode of transportation, please let the teacher know as soon as possible.

Valentine's Day Reminders

Valentine's Day is almost upon us. Although this is an exciting time for most, please keep in mind that this is a regular school day of quality teaching and learning at PRE. As a result, there is no time designated for class parties or celebrations in honor of this holiday. Please refrain from sending cupcakes, ice cream, cookies or any other related items for your child's class.Teachers will, however, be happy to allow students to pass out treat bags and/or trade cards at the very end of the day. If you choose to prepare treat bags or Valentine's Day cards, be sure to include ALL students in your child's class or the treats/cards will be returned to you.

In order to maintain a structured school day with minimal distractions, please be aware  that the Administration or Front office personnel will not deliver gifts to students, including balloons, flowers, teddy bears, etc, on Valentine's Day, February 14th. Please do not bring or have these items delivered to school for your child.

Thank you for your cooperation. 

Spirit Night Tonight!

Please join us for our PTO Sponsored Spirit Night this evening at Chick-fil-A on Two Notch Road.  Stop by anytime between 5:00pm and 7:00pm to dine in or pick up dinner at the drive-thru.  Either way you choose to support, please let your cashier know that you are supporting Polo Road Elementary.  

4K Applications

The Richland Two Center for Child Development offers free 4K Child Development classes to students who reside in Richland Two and qualify based on developmental readiness, free or reduced lunch status, or other determined risk factors.  Registration is currently open and will continue through late March.  Since space is limited, families should consider applying early.  Applications can be accessed by visiting www.richland2.org/futurefamily.  Parents must complete the online application and upload adequate, legible proofs of residence prior to attending the mandatory meeting scheduled for their zoned schools.  Click here to view an informational flyer in English and Spanish, review a list of dates for the mandatory meetings and to find additional information regarding the application process.