R2D2 Make-Up Day Decision

Meet our NEW PRE PTO Board Members!

 

Our brand new 2017-18 

PRE PTO Board Members: 

President:

Ms. Brittany Daniels-I am Brittany Daniels, PTO President of THE Polo Road Elementary School!  I work in Lexington Two as a Reading Coach, and this is my 12th year in education.  I have taught grades 2-5, and teaching children and working in schools is my life's work.  I am an active member of my church, and sing on my choir and Praise Team.  If I ever have spare time, you can find me in Target or in a movie theater!  My joy, my heart, and the absolute apple of my eye is my first-grader, Rhyan, who is in the DLI Program here at PRE.  I am honored to serve you, and anticipate great things in the future of Polo Road.


Vice President: Mr. Melvin Jones, Jr

Treasurer:

Mrs. Kimberly Washington: My name is Kimberly D. Washington. I am a wife of 11 years to James, a full time IT Manager, and a mother of three wonderful and very active sons: James III (6th/LAW), Justin (3rd/ALERT), and Jonas (1st/DLI). I enjoy managing my church’s nursery ministry, vacationing with family, and relaxing with a great puzzle or book. PTO gives me the opportunity to stay involved and assist with meeting the needs of the school.



Assistant Treasurer: 

Mrs. Teresa Fulton: My name is Teresa Fulton and I will be serving as the Assistant Treasurer on the PTO Board. My son, Cameron Fulton, is a 3rd grader in Mrs. Brazell and Miss Barrett's class. My professional experience is in the financial field so I hope to offer my help to the board as best I can for the benefit of the school.







Secretary: Mrs. Heather Thomas

Homeroom Parent Coordinator: 

Ms. Amanda Whitaker: I was born right here in Columbia SC, but I was raised in Raleigh, NC. I am happily married and I have two beautiful girls ages one and five. I love football and my favorite college team is Clemson Tigers. My favorite NFL team is the Carolina Panthers. I absolutely LOVE working with children!

Asst. Homeroom Parent Coordinator: 

 

Mrs. Lacquanta Nelson

I am the wife of Lemuel and mother of two; Kiara, my 15 year-old cheering diva  and Layden, my full of life 5 year old. For over 15 years now, I have worked full time at Lexington County Mental Health Center as a Mental Health Counselor.  I am originally from Blenheim, SC where we are known for our famous Blenheim Ginger Ale. I have now been in Columbia for 16 years.  When I am free I enjoy shopping and vacationing with my family and friends.  I am ecstatic to be on the PTO board and look forward to serving you all. We are the EXPLORERS!!


Bilingual Liaison: Senora Jacqueline Pineda Cermeno

Volunteer/Membership Coordinator:

Mrs. Michelle Bennett- I am Michelle Bennett the mother of Cameron Bennett (4^th grade) and Madison Bennett (Kindergarten). I am the Membership Coordinator. I work as an investigator for the state of South Carolina. I coach recreational basketball for age groups 4 to 7  and 8 to 9.  





Promotions Director/Event Planner: Mrs. Jacqueline Baskin-  I am the Promotions Director/Event Planner for PRE. My child, Alexander "AJ" Baskin is in the pre-k program at Polo Road Elementary. I currently work as a Licensed Social Worker in the Case Management Department for Providence Hospital. Outside of my full time work, I am the Membership Director for a local organization entitled In Pursuit of Me Center for Women. When I do have spare time, I enjoy coordinating and participating in various community service projects in order to assist in helping those who may be less fortunate meet a need. I am very excited to be apart of this dynamic PTO and look forward to having a very successful school year.

Community/Business Partner Coordinator: Mr. Jeff McManaway

Clerical Manager: Mrs. Charon Davila

Teacher Care Specialist:

Ms. Rebecca Williams- My name is Rebecca Williams. I have volunteered to be the teacher care specialist. I am the assistant nurse manager at the Birthplace at Richland hospital.  I have four children- Kendall (1st grade), Grace (k5), JJ (4), and Cali (1). I enjoy bringing life into the world, cooking for my family, and traveling the world.  PTO allows me to be in the know and also help my school community in any way I can! Thanks for having me!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

POLO ROAD EXPLORERS are...

Young Artist's Workshop

    Do you have a child that loves art?  Are they between the ages of 4 and 18 years old?  If so, you should consider signing up your child for one of the Young Artist's Workshops.  Additional course information is listed below.  Classes begin Friday, September 29 and the deadline to apply is Wednesday, September 27.  If you are interested, please download the application or contact our art teacher, Ms. Floyd, at 803.419.2226 ext. 30411 for more information.                                                                                                                                  

PRE School Health Screenings

As part of the eight components of school health, School Nurses conduct periodic vision, dental, hearing, blood pressure and other screenings, as recommended by SC DHEC, and as needed as part of the nurse's assessment during a health room visit. These screenings are important in early detection of hearing or vision difficulties that may impact teaching and learning. Many times a student is not even aware he/she is having difficulty seeing the board, reading, or hearing classroom instructions. Please contact our School Nurse Betsy Salcedo, if you do not wish to have your child screened.

Chick-fil-A Spirit Night- Sept. 21st

Of course it's TRUE! For this reason our PRE PTO will be hosting our 1st Chick-fil-A Spirit Night of the year! This is an easy way for our school to earn money. All you need to do is show up between 5-7pm at Chick-fil-A on Decker Blvd on Sept. 21st, let the cashier know that you're with Polo Road and a percentage of your bill will come right back to the school. PLUS...it's a great fellowshipping opportunity for our PRE family. So...no need to cook dinner...meet us at Chick-fil-A for dinner!

Nothing But Net Charity Game

Richland School District One and Richland School District Two employees are going to rumble again on the hardwood at the third annual “Nothing but Net” charity basketball game. The game is Thursday, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m., at Keenan High School, located at 361 Pisgah Church Road. The half-time show will feature a free throw contest with the district superintendents, student dunk contest, and a tribute to breast cancer survivors. Proceeds will benefit the Palmetto Health Breast Cancer Walk for Life/Race for Life (taking place on Saturday, October 14). “Nothing but Net” tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased at Ridge View High School, the Richland Two District Office at R2i2, 763 Fashion Drive in the Village at Sandhill, and at the game. Children under age 6 are free. Check the district’s website for more information or contact triley@richland2.org or (803) 738-3232.