The Weekly STAR (Summer Edition)

 Sandlapper's Vision

Sandlapper will prepare every student academically, socially, and emotionally to be creative leaders in a global society.


In preparation for the SOAR program, Summer Reading Program, and the next school year 2023-2024, the medication permission forms are listed below. If your child is participating in the SOAR or Summer Reading Program, please complete and return the Health Update Form.
Please contact Ms. Minger, Health Room Assistant (29009) or Ms. Carter, School Nurse (29010 or alcarter@richland2.org) if you have any questions. 803-691-4045.

Thank you,
Alice Carter, RN
AI CAMP FOR FUTURE INNOVATORS
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The two week AI for Future Innovators Summer Camp will be offered to rising K-5th grade Sandlapper students. The program is funded by a Department of Defense grant. If accepted into the camp, additional information will be sent via email.


K-2nd Grade Camp Dates

  • 8:00am-11:00am

  • July 10-13, 2023

  • July 17-20, 2023

Scan QR Code for K-2nd Grade Camp Registration 
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Make Summer Reading Count!

Richland Two: We are partnering again this summer with the Richland County Public Library to promote literacy for our students throughout the summer. To learn more about the fun and engaging program, please click here for specific details. 

Three cheers for summer reading! High-quality summer programs foster creativity, promote reading skills, and help to prevent the summer slide. And, of course, reading in the summer often provides additional opportunities to read for enjoyment and discover new favorites. TeachingBooks is ready to enhance your summer reading activities with thoughtful digital resources curated to engage readers and connect them to the books and programs enjoyed in your community.

Click here for the Sandlapper Summer Reading Checklist.


Watch This and Learn How to Have SUPERPOWERS!

  • PebbleGo -Go Read this summer!  Free Summer Reading Activities to keep your child reading.  
  • Check out resources for these fabulous programs.
  • Resources for a selection of titles in the 2023 Sora Sweet Reads Elementary Collection.
  • Sora Sweet Reads is OverDrive’s annual reading program running May 15 – August 28, 2023. The collection of free and simultaneous use juvenile and young adult ebooks (and select audiobooks) are available to participating schools through the Sora reading app. View the complete Sora Sweet Reads collection of 50 titles.  Created by OverDrive to be enjoyed in the Sora Reading App
  • 📚 Expert Book Suggestions: Need help finding that just-right summer read? Browse our book suggestions online or call your favorite Richland Library location. 
  • 🌞Summer Reading and Learning Programs:You can also sign up for a summer reading or learning program in your area--most don't even require a library card to participate. Our Summer Learning Challenge lets participants earn points for reading, completing learning activities and attending any of the many online events we have planned this summer
  • This program begins in May and runs through September. Kids can earn a FREE book after they read eight books and log them on the downloadable reading journal. The Barnes and Noble kids’ summer reading program is only available to students in grades 1–6. Only one book is available for each child who completes a reading journal, and the choice must be made from the selected books available at the store. SummerReadingJournalPDF
  • With the Chuck E. Cheese kids’ summer reading program, kids earn 10 FREE points each time they read for two weeks in a row. Complete the form to claim the free tokens. A food purchase is required. ReadingReward
  • Soar with reading while summer is out with Reading Is Fundamental, the nation’s largest children’s literacy non-profit. From RIF reading lists and a collection of free ebooks to interactive materials on Literacy Central and a brand new Literacy Central app, Reading Is Fundamental has tools for every level to raise reading to new heights this summer and beyond.  SoarIntoReadingActivitySheetK-2  and SoarIntoReadingActivitySheet3-5
  • Half Price Books The Half Price Books kids’ summer reading program hosts gift card giveaways on social media for kids who read for at least 300 minutes during the months of June and July. The program website also features printable coloring sheets, online storytimes, and mystery book recommendations for ages ranging from preschool to teens.
  • Scholastic Home Base has a summer reading challenge in which kids go online to record the minutes they’ve read during the summer. Kids can build an avatar, make new friends, earn virtual rewards, and help unlock donations for kids with limited or no access to books. All you need to do is sign up and keep a “reading streak” in Scholastic Home Base over the summer! Information Sheet
  • High-quality digital tools for kids that are both educational and entertaining.

Summer Reading Pledge 2023 

I, _________________, understand the importance of reading during the summer to maintain my reading progress. 

I pledge to make time during my vacation to read. 


Parents:

Children need free time in the summer to relax and enjoy the pleasures of childhood. So summer reading should be fun. Following are 6 tips to make reading enjoyable for your children this summer:

1. Read aloud together with your child every day. Make it fun by reading outdoors on the front steps, patio, at the beach or park. Also, let your children read to you. For younger children, point out the relationship between words and sounds.

2. Set a good example! Parents must be willing to model behavior for their children. Keep lots of reading material around the house. Turn off the TV and have each person read his or her book, including mom and dad.

3. Read the same book your child is reading and discuss it. This is the way to develop habits of the mind and build capacity for thought and insight.

4. Let kids choose what they want to read, and don't turn your nose up at popular fiction. It will only discourage the reading habit.

5. Buy books on tape, especially for a child with a learning disability. Listen to them in the car, or turn off the TV and have the family listen to them together.

6. Take your children to the library regularly. Check out The Richland County Library Summer Program (above). Check the library calendar for special summer reading activities and events. Libraries also provide age appropriate lists for summer reading.


Summer Learning Challenge Create your own Summer Learning Challenge by finding opportunities to bring the inside out and take the outside in this year. 

Richland County Library Locations: 

Blythewood: 218 McNulty St.   Main: 1431 Assembly St         North Main: 5306 N. Main St.           
Northeast: 7490 Parklane Rd.               Wheatley: 931 Woodrow St.          Sandhills: 763 Fashion Dr.              Southeast: 7421 Garners Ferry Rd.  St. Andrews: 2916 Broad River Rd.       Edgewood: 2101 Oak St.             Cooper: 5317 N. Trenholm. Rd.        Eastover: 608 Main St.           Lower Richland: 9019 Garners Ferry Rd.  Ballentine: 1200 Dutch Fork Rd. *Irmo

Annual Registration opened Monday, April 24, 2023. Annual Registration is the process that includes providing proof of residence, verifying student information, and reviewing and completing parent/guardian forms. Please log into your ParentPortal account to complete this process today. Contact your child's school if you need help accessing your account. You can also find visual step-by-step directions by visiting www.richland2.org/annualregistration and clicking the green How To button.
Summer Recruiting Events
Career Fair              7.17.23 4:00 - 6:00 R2i2
Career Fair             7.27.23 4:00 - 6:00 R2i2

The Boys and Girls Club is hiring!  




Check out Richland Two's Pinterest Page for Community Events, Sports Leagues, Summer Camps, and More!