School Notes: Fork Shoals School

Submitted by Kelly L. Knight, Fork Shoals School

Our IB attitudes of the month are curiosity and creativity.

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Fork Shoals is currently accepting Box Tops for Education and Labels for Education.  These collections are exchanged for funds that support various programs at the school.  Donation boxes are in the school bell tower.

Congratulations to the following students who were selected to serve as members of the 2013-2014 WFSS News Team:  Naomi Aviles, Kolby Bonds, Matthew Brodsky, Mylah Buenafe, Camryn Buzzalino, Camryn Cothran, Connor Dickson, Dylan Finkbeiner, Jonah Garren, Rachel Golembesky, Christopher Hattan, Sam Lookadoo, Shawn McMichael, Nick Moore, Emily Rizzitello, Grayson Shirly, Jieanna Southern, Garrett Stephens, Micah Wood, and Luke Younts.

Students in grades 1-5 will receive their First in Math login information this week. First in Math is an on-line math program where students can work on math skills and earn “stickers”. Each week on the morning news, we recognize students and classes in the lead. We have set a school-wide goal of 3 million stickers! The administrative team will be giving more information about the incentive if we reach our goal. First in Math can be accessed at home, and several of the key modules work with iPads, iPhones, iPod Touch, and other devices.

This year, Fork Shoals will have a reading challenge each quarter!  This quarter, students may read 30 books or 500 pages.  Students and classes will be recognized as they meet the Reading Challenge.  

The Parent Portal log in information can be picked up in the main office. Contact Lisa Thompson, attendance clerk, at 355-5000 for more information.

PTA is sponsoring the Reflections Arts contest again this year. Reflections is an arts competition that gives every student a chance to express themselves through visual art, dance, music, photography, film, and literature. This year’s theme is “Believe, Dream, Inspire.” We will accept entries through October 21. Our student winners will be presented with trophies at the December PTA meeting. Check out the PTA page on our school website for all of the guidelines and entry form. We look forward to seeing all of the wonderful student creations.

Fall pictures will be taken on Wednesday, September 18th.

First quarter progress reports will be distributed on Monday, September 23rd.

The Fall Book Fair will be held Friday, September 27-Friday, October 4.  Visit the library blog at  HYPERLINK "http://forkshoalsreads.blog.greenville.k12.sc.us/" http://forkshoalsreads.blog.greenville.k12.sc.us/ for hours and a link to shop the Book Fair online.

PTA Family Fun Night will be Monday, September 30.  Come out and join us for food, Bingo, and the Book Fair!

For more information about events at Fork Shoals School, call the school office at (864)355-5000.