The Weekly Star (Nov. 11th)

  Sandlapper's Vision

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

Education makes all of us winners!  

Monday, November 14

Tuesday, November 15

Wednesday, November 16

Thursday, November 17

Friday, November 18

Kick Off Day:

The History of American Education Week

Spotlight Day: Dress as one of your Favorite School Members

Community Celebration Day at Anna Boyd School

Appreciation Day:

Thank you to all members of our Education Family

And the Winners Are…

The R2 Champion Awards will be given

View the Richland 2 Kick Off Video by Dr. Davis and begin nominating faculty and staff for R2 Champion awards

Encourage your school members to dress as your favorite teacher, administrator, nurse, or other school staff member

Attend the Anna Boyd School Community Event:

3-5 PM [Drop-In]

A special thank  you from Dr. Davis will be delivered to school employees

Dress Up in your red carpet best as the #R2Champion Awards arrive to your school. 

#R2Champion

#R2Champion

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#R2Champion

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How does someone receive the #R2Champion Award? 

Nominations for the #R2Champion awards can be submitted by any member of the Richland 2 district faculty or staff at: https://richland2.brightidea.com/R2Champion  Families, students and community members can nominate on Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #R2Champion.  Also tag your nominees school for better reach. 

Who should be nominated?

Any member of the Richland 2 educational community who has made a positive impact or been a champion for you or your student.  You can nominate someone for any award category you believe they deserve to be recognized.  Let’s celebrate each other, and every nomination is a winner!

Not all superheros wear capes; some wear uniforms. So, at Sandlapper we would like to show our sincere appreciation for the heroes who have dedicated their service to the United States Military. We hope you will consider helping our student groups at Sandlapper with their SuperHero Supply Drive by contributing an item or two. The students from these three groups are working together on this first annual Columbia VA Medical Center and Richland Two Partnership. If you have questions about the supply drive, do not hesitate to contact the sponsors of Student Council, Junior Beta Club, and/or FLIGHT via ParentSquare.

Mrs. Brianna Walker & Ms. Kelley Dinkins, Student Council
Mrs. Tajuana James, Junior Beta Club
Ms. Hall-Jacobs, FLIGHT

Directory Information in Parent Portal
Some of you may have received an email from Richland Two regarding your student's directory information. If you initially chose the option to not allow Richland Two to share certain information, such as name and/or photo this means that we at Sandlapper are also not able to include your child in any publications including but not limited to our yearbook, award/promotion programs, Family Night celebrations, honor rolls, etc. If you would like to change your student's choice so we can include your child(ren) in publications, such as the yearbook, watch the video below.
Middle School Magnets/Choice Opportunities

In 1991 Richland Two introduced its first magnet, The Learning Collaborative (TLC), a program for motivated and high-achieving students at Dent Middle School. Over the course of the past 20 years, the magnet offerings have grown to 39 unique and dynamic programs aimed at engaging all types of learners. 

For more information including frequently asked questions and a schedule of school information nights, please visit the Choice Program page. Using the online Choice Application, parents may apply each January and May for placement that will take effect the following school year.

22-23 Middle School Magnet Program Information. Click HERE for more information.

Middle School Magnets Shadowing Days and Tours.  Click HERE for more information.

If you have a change of transportation for your child(ren), please complete the 2022-2023 Transportation Change Form prior to 2pm on the requested day. Changes in transportation will not be received after 2pm. If you would like to check your student out early, please be sure to complete the form prior to 2pm.

Our first StarCon of the 2022-2023 School Year was a success! 
Check out our introduction session below!

Richland Two has provided resources about Free/Reduced Lunch. 
* For detailed information about the program including instructions for how to apply:  https://www.smore.com/s9vqj
* If no information is needed, but families simply wish to create an account and apply online: https://family.titank12.com/
* To apply using a paper applicationPaper applications must be sent to
Richland 2 Support Service Center
ATTN: Nicole Holley-Burns
124 Risdon Way
Columbia, SC 29223

 ParentSquare is our new unified communications platform that will replace Blackboard. It offers a whole host of tools that allows district, school administrators, and teachers to more effectively communicate and engage with families and students. 
 
Here’s what you can do with ParentSquare:
  • Receive messages from the school via email, text, or app notification
  • Choose to receive information as it comes or all at once with a daily digest at 6 pm
  • Communicate in your preferred language
  • Direct message teachers and staff
  • Participate in group messages
  • Sign up for parent-teacher conferences
If you have questions or need assistance with ParentSquare, please contact Ms. Dinkins at kdinkins@richland2.org. She is happy to help!