y in the Valley at Clemson Univer- sity The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Rally in the Valley will be held at Clemson University on Sep- tember 4. The cost is $32 which cov- ers admission to the football game and registration for the FCA activity. Mrs. Courtney Thames, Spanish teacher, is the sponsor for this activ- EAGLE EXTRA THE Dear Parents, Most of you know that our varsity girls’ basketball team played in the State championship game this past Saturday. Although we were defeated, we are extremely proud of our players and our coach. Their effort and attitude before, during and after this game were ad- mirable and led numerous people, many who were at the game in support of other teams, to comment about our school in a very posi- tive way. Even though we did not win the game, we are definitely winners. Our girls formed a special bond and learned skills that will contribute to success and happiness in life. Our team and our coach brought honor and respect to our school and contributed to ourschool’s reputation in a manner we will enjoy long after anyone re- members the particulars of this game. As stated by several BoosterClub Board members in reference to our girls’ basketball players and coach, “You are all champions to us.” Go Eagles!!! Enrollment contracts for 2012-2013 were mailed to all families ap- proximately two weeks ago. If you did not receive this information, please contact the school office. Your continued support of Rich- ard WinnAcademy (RWA) is greatly appreciated and we lookforward to serving your family next year. Please remember that a tuition discount is offered to families who return their contracts by March 30, 2012 and elect to pay annually or quarterly. Also, prompt return of contracts, regardless of the payment option chosen, allows us to plan for next school year in a timely and quality manner. We appreciate those of you who have already returned contracts or let us know that we can expect to receive yours soon. We hosted two admissions open house events in February and have a third one planned for T hursday, March 8 at 6:00 P. M. If you are aware of a new family who will appreciate RWA’s philosophy and might be interested in attending RWA next year, please contact Mrs. Lanna McMeekin or the school office. We will extend a personal invitation. At the Board of Directors’ meeting held on February 13, the Board adopted the budget for the 2012-2013 school year. Due to support from patrons and various school stakeholders, greater enrollment than anticipated for 2011-2012, and careful monitoring of spending, tuition was not increased. Also, approval was given to add several programs for our students. Our plans include hiri ng personnel so that students beyond fourth grade have opportunities to enjoy either mu- sic or art. We plan to involve eighth and/or ninth graders in special- ized training to help them prepare for the rigors of high school. Pending enrollment, we hope to divide the current sixth grade group of students into two groups for seventh grade to allow these students to receive additional support based on academic strengths and needs. Additionally, the upper school schedule for students in grades seven through 12 will be revised to allow for six academic periods and one short enrichment and/or academic support period each day (e. g. tu- toring, SAT preparation, enrichment classes, etc.). (Note: To accom- modate scheduling adjustments, the school day for all students will begin approximately 10-15 minutes earlier next year.) Again, pending enrollment, we hope to divide our current second graders into two classes for grade three and to maintain two classes for our third graders moving to fourth grade. Changes being suggested for next year are for the purpose of continu - ally improving and enriching student achievement and for ex- panding the services offered to our students. Changes are based on input from all school stakeholders, the Board of Di- rector’s Master Plan and recommendations received last yearas a result of the accreditation review by The South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA). Should you have questions, please contact Mrs. Bellomy or me. The second semester of the school year is “going quickly” and continues to be busy! Please check carefully your child’s third grading period report card and request a conference if you have questions about your child’s progress. Report cards will be sent home on Wednesday, March 14. Help us reinforce with students that their attitudes and efforts matter for the re- mainder of the school year. Your support makes a positive difference for your child and our school and we appreciate your involvement. Sincerely, Nancy Coleman P. S. Don’t forget to thank our2011-2012 Board members for making the decision to maintain our current tuition rate in appreciation of the many families that continue to support RWA during difficult economic times: Paul Swearingen, Chair; Wayne Steele, Vice Chair; Palmer Nicholson, Secre- tary; John Lewis, Treasurer; Jay Branham, Willi am Frick, Suzanne Hunter, and Amy Tate. Pennies for Patients On February 27 RWA joined more than 25,000 schools nationwide in the Leukemia Lymphoma So- ciety’s “Pennies for Patients” program. For two weeks stu- dents may contribute coins to help individuals who are sickwith blood cancers such as leukemia. All money collected will be forwarded to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This is the 17 th year of “Pennies for Patients” and the t hird year that RWA has participated. This proj ect is sponsored by Mrs. Lore Gibbons and the Beta Club. PTO’s Tuition Raffle DrawingOn Thursday, March 1 at 3:00 P. M. PTO will draw the win- ning ticket for one lucky family to receive free tuition for one child for the 2012-2013 school year. The drawing will be held in the gym. Thank you to all participants who purchased tick- ets and GOOD LUCK! March 01, 2012 Page 1 Volume 2 Issue 8
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes(FCA) Rally in the Valley will beheld at Clemson University on Sep-tember 4. The cost is $32 which cov-
ers admission to the football gameand registration for the FCA activity.Mrs. Courtney Thames, Spanishteacher, is the sponsor for this activ-
EAGLE EXTRA
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Dear Parents,
Most of you know that our varsity girls’ basketball team played inthe State championship game this past Saturday. Although we weredefeated, we are extremely proud of our players and our coach.Their effort and attitude before, during and after this game were ad-mirable and led numerous people, many who were at the game insupport of other teams, to comment about our school in a very posi-tive way. Even though we did not win the game, we are definitelywinners. Our girls formed a special bond and learned skills that willcontribute to success and happiness in life. Our team and our coachbrought honor and respect to our school and contributed to our
school’s reputation in a manner we will enjoy long after anyone re-members the particulars of this game. As stated by several Booster Club Board members in reference to our girls’ basketball playersand coach, “You are all champions to us.” Go Eagles!!!
Enrollment contracts for 2012-2013 were mailed to all families ap-proximately two weeks ago. If you did not receive this information,please contact the school office. Your continued support of Rich-
ard Winn Academy (RWA) is greatly appreciated and we look
forward to serving your family next year. Please remember that atuition discount is offered to families who return their contracts byMarch 30, 2012 and elect to pay annually or quarterly. Also, promptreturn of contracts, regardless of the payment option chosen, allowsus to plan for next school year in a timely and quality manner. Weappreciate those of you who have already returned contracts or let usknow that we can expect to receive yours soon.
We hosted two admissions open house events in February and havea third one planned for Thursday, March 8 at 6:00 P. M. If you areaware of a new family who will appreciate RWA’s philosophy andmight be interested in attending RWA next year, please contact Mrs.Lanna McMeekin or the school office. We will extend a personalinvitation.
At the Board of Directors’ meeting held on February 13, the Boardadopted the budget for the 2012-2013 school year. Due to supportfrom patrons and various school stakeholders, greater enrollment
than anticipated for 2011-2012, and careful monitoring of spending,tuition was not increased. Also, approval was given to add severalprograms for our students. Our plans include hiring personnel so thatstudents beyond fourth grade have opportunities to enjoy either mu-sic or art. We plan to involve eighth and/or ninth graders in special-ized training to help them prepare for the rigors of high school.Pending enrollment, we hope to divide the current sixth grade groupof students into two groups for seventh grade to allow these studentsto receive additional support based on academic strengths and needs.Additionally, the upper school schedule for students in grades seventhrough 12 will be revised to allow for six academic periods and oneshort enrichment and/or academic support period each day (e. g. tu-toring, SAT preparation, enrichment classes, etc.). (Note: To accom-
modate scheduling adjustments, the school day for all students will
begin approximately 10-15 minutes earlier next year.) Agai pending enrollment, we hope to divide our current secondgraders into two classes for grade three and to maintain twoclasses for our third graders moving to fourth grade. Chang being suggested for next year are for the purpose of continually improving and enriching student achievement and for e panding the services offered to our students. Changes are based on input from all school stakeholders, the Board of Drector’s Master Plan and recommendations received last yeaas a result of the accreditation review by The South CarolinIndependent School Association (SCISA). Should you havequestions, please contact Mrs. Bellomy or me.
The second semester of the school year is “going quickly” acontinues to be busy! Please check carefully your child’s thgrading period report card and request a conference if youhave questions about your child’s progress. Report cards w
be sent home on Wednesday, March 14. Help us reinforcwith students that their attitudes and efforts matter for the remainder of the school year. Your support makes a positivedifference for your child and our school and we appreciateyour involvement.
Sincerely, Nancy Coleman
P. S. Don’t forget to thank our 2011-2012 Board members
for making the decision to maintain our current tuition rate appreciation of the many families that continue to supportRWA during difficult economic times: Paul Swearingen,Chair; Wayne Steele, Vice Chair; Palmer Nicholson, Secre-tary; John Lewis, Treasurer; Jay Branham, William Frick,Suzanne Hunter, and Amy Tate.
Pennies for Patients
On February 27 RWA joined more than 25,000schools nationwide in the Leukemia Lymphoma So-ciety’s “Pennies for Patients” program. For two weeks stu-dents may contribute coins to help individuals who are sick
with blood cancers such as leukemia. All money collected w be forwarded to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Thithe 17th year of “Pennies for Patients” and the third year thaRWA has participated. This project is sponsored by Mrs. LoGibbons and the Beta Club.
PTO’s Tuition Raffle Drawing On Thursday, March 1 at 3:00 P. M. PTO will draw the winning ticket for one lucky family to receive free tuition for onchild for the 2012-2013 school year. The drawing will be hein the gym. Thank you to all participants who purchased ticets and GOOD LUCK!
Student Government officers, representatives and sponsors willattend the annual High School Student Government Spring Con-vention sponsored by SCISA on March 5-6 at Myrtle Beach.The conference provides students with opportunities to developleadership skills and to meet and network with other youth lead-ers from various independent schools located across SouthCarolina. Our representatives include Alex Maass, President;Rebekah Phillips, Vice President; Carol Anne Elliott, Secretary;Tyler Lewis, Treasurer; Blake Little, Historian; Nic Mills andSusannah Nunamaker, 12th Grade Class Representatives; CarsonJustice and Levi Davis, 10th Grade Class Representatives; andMartin Hacker-Mullen, 9th Grade Class Representative. Spon-sors and chaperones include Ms. Callie Ladd, Coach Halti-wanger, Coach Inman and Mrs. Kerri Martin.
Junior Beta Club Induction
On Wednesday, March 7, at 12:00 p.m., the 7th GradeJunior Beta Club Induction Ceremony will be held in the
library. Students who have completed the first semester of the
seventh grade at RWA may become members of the Junior BetaClub if they have achieved an average of at least 90 with nograde lower than a B (85). We are proud to announce that thefollowing students have been invited to join:Alyssa Atkerson, Mitchell Gibbons, Hunter Hartley, ShelleyPriddy, Cali Swearingen, Hunter Tate, Bailey Taylor, MadisonWade and Grace Wilder.
Stanford Achievement Test (SAT) and the Otis Lennon
School Ability Test (OLSAT)
All students in grades two through seven willtake the SAT and the OLSAT during the week of March 19-23. The SAT is required by
SCISA and is designed to measure what our students have learned in reading, math, lan-guage arts, science and social studies. The OLSAT is designedto measure abstract thinking and reasoning and to indicate howwell a student should be able to perform in school based on his/her verbal and nonverbal cognitive abilities. OLSAT will beadministered the first day and a short portion of the SAT will beadministered each day. Please be sure your child attends schoolon time, well-fed, and well-rested. Encourage your child to dohis/her personal best on the test each day. Test results are onefactor administrators consider when assigning students toclasses at grade levels where more than one class exists and/or more than one level of a course is taught. Individual student
results will be shared with parents when score reports are re-turned to the school.
VOLUNTEERS are needed to monitor classes and assistteachers during testing. If you are available one or more morn-ings during the week of March 19-23, please contact Mrs. MissyTaylor, SAT and OLSAT Testing Coordinator.
Math Class Takes Field Trip
On Friday, March 23 Mrs. Gibbons’ college preparatoryAlgebra III students will attend “Eureka, a Math Play”at the Township Theater in Columbia. The play ad-dresses how math relates to “real life” and highlights
critical skills all students need to master.
Talent Show
SGA and The Aerie Staff are co-sponsoring a talent showwhich will be held on Thursday, March 29 at 7:00 P. M. in thegym. Auditions are scheduled for Wednesday, March 7 imme-diately after school. In order to try-out for the talent show, stu-
dents must sign up in the office on or before March 7. The try-out entry fee is $1.00 and admission to the talent show is $3.00for students and $5.00 for adults. For additional information,contact Ms. Callie Ladd or Mrs. Martha Ladd.
School Pictures
Strawbridge Studios will take individual and class/group pictures on Friday, March 30. Senior cap and gown pic-tures will be taken, also.
On picture day the dress code is altered to allow students todress in clothing APPROPRIATE for school and attractive for pictures. (Note: Strapless dresses or tops, tee shirts, shirts with
writing, pictures, and slogans; tight or revealing clothing, spa-ghetti straps, etc. are examples of INAPPROPRIATE dressfor picture day. Altering the dress code is to allow students theopportunity to dress up for pictures.) Again, the purpose of altering the dress code on this date is to allow students to“dress up”, not “down”, for pictures and to allow parents somechoice in clothing worn for pictures you may choose to pur-chase. Although this is a Friday, tee shirts and jeans should
NOT be worn on this day.
For additional information, please contact the school office andask for Mrs. Martha Ladd or Mrs. Susan Young.
Booster Club Season PassesThe Booster Club is selling season passes that result in savingmoney on admission to spring sports. Prices are as follows:Adult - $50Senior Citizen - $30(Prices are based on ten different games.)
To purchase a pass contact the school office or any Booster Club Board Member. Please remember that passes must be presented at the admission gate and may only be used by the per-son whose name is on the pass. Buy a pass today and supportspring athletic events.
Booster Club Spring Flower Sale
Do your spring planting by purchasing 10 inch pots of beautiful, healthy flowers grown by Bruce’s Green-houses. Geraniums, New Guinea Impatiens and combination pots of Verbena, Geraniums and New GuineaImpatiens will be sold for $15 each. Watch for addi-tional details and order forms to be sent home soon by
the RWA Booster Club. Also, you may check www. brucesgreenhouses.com.
Our varsity girls’ basketball team and Coach Jason Halti-wanger for winning SCISA’s Region Tournament Cham- pionship, being the runner-up in the State Championship,and ending the season with a record of 30 wins and oneloss!
arson Justice, Emily Brigman and Jaycie Johnson for being namedl Region.
ex Maass for being selected as Region Player of the Year and tooach Jason Haltiwanger for being selected as Region Coach of theear.
ssie Stidham for being selected to All Tournament Team and to Alexaass for being selected as the Tournament Most Valuable Player.
arson Justice for making the North/South All-Star Team and Alexaass for making the Georgia/South Carolina All Star-Team.
rs. Lanna McMeekin for securing a $16,000 grant for our schoolom the Lutz Foundation. The grant will be used to equip additionalassrooms with SMART Boards and other instructional technologyols.
ther Important Reminders…
nrichment Fridays for Students in Grades 7-12: March 2, March, and March 23hool Holidays: Friday, March 9 and Monday, March 12
TO Cookie Dough Sale Kick-off Date: March 13eport Cards Issued: Thursday, March 14 (Last day of third gradingriod is March 8)anford Testing for Grades 2-7: March 19-23
UCTION: Saturday, March 24, beginning @ 6:00 P. M.dividual and Group Pictures: March 30hool/Spring Holidays: Monday-Friday, April 2-6 AND Monday,
pril 9
on’t Forget…
ayment Schedule for the Washington, DC Trip for grades 6-8
October 29-November 2, 2012) and the Charleston Trip for Stu-
bruary 21st $19.00 $19.00 $20.00arch 13th $18.00 $19.00 $20.00pril 17th $18.00 $19.00 $20.00otal $55.00 $57.00 $60.00ease note that all payments must be received by April 17th in order r the checks to be mailed to Fort Sumter and the Hunley in a timelyanner.
Washington, DC Trip – Payment Schedule
First Payment: February 22, 2012 $ 87.50/per personSecond Payment: March 22, 2012 $ 87.50/per personThird Payment: April 23, 2012 $ 87.50/per personFourth Payment: May 22, 2012 $ 87.50/per personFifth Payment: June 22, 2012 $ 87.50/per personSixth Payment: July 23, 2012 $ 87.50/per person
Seventh Payment:August 22, 2012 $ 87.50/per personEighth Payment: September 24, 2012 $ 87.50/ per person
$700.00Plus deposit $ 50.00Total price per person $750.00
Richard Winn Academy Auction Saturday, March 24th 6:00 PM Old Armor
~~ Grand Prize ~~
Wild, Wild West Adventure Includes Round Trip Airfare for 2 PLUS $5
cash Great Raffle & Sponsor Prizes from Nichols Sto
Great gifts for the Outdoor Enthusiast as well as
the Pretty Ladies• “Oyster Roast at The Cabin on Lake Monticello” –
ter Roast for 15 couples
• The Ballantyne Resort spa package or round of golf
• iPhone 4s, iPad, and Kindle Fire
• Orthodontic Treatment Packages
• Rascal Flatts concert tickets
• Quail Hunt for 3
• Youth Hunting Package with 20 Gauge
• Summer vacation in Lake Champlain, VT
• 15 gallon Moultrie Deer Feeder + corn
• NYC trip for 4 and $500 cash
• Guided Fishing Trip on Lake Wateree
• One week vacation at Debordieu Beach
• Lake Junaluska Week Vacation
• Dinner for 6 by Award -Winning Chef Robert Stega
Smith
• Duck Hunting Package
• 2 USC vs Mississippi State Baseball Tickets
• Fishing Package – Costa Del Mar Sunglasses, and Clumbia shirt
In addition to the great items listed above, there will be addi-
tional silent auction items that range from Classy Creations tohomemade baked goods and cooking items to home decor. It’s agreat variety that is sure to satisfy all interests. Your ticket in-cludes delicious food prepared by Hudson’s Smokehouse and beverage from Ben Arnold Beverage Company.
ADMISSION TICKETS
Available NOW!General Admission
Early Bird Single: $35Couple:$50
At the door Single: $40Couple: $60 Seating is limited and available on a first come first
serve basis.
Talon Tickets (gold ticket holders)
Entry for two: $100Guaranteed seating and additional door prize entry
See a 2012 auction committee
member or call (920-5969 or718-2702) today for tickets
Lori WaldrepAmy & David Stuck
Marion ColemanKerri MartinLori Simpson
Kathryn WarrenMelanie RobertsonLou Anne Atkerson
Ashley WilsonGina Pendergrass
Frances Porter Wayne SteeleTweedie Mills
Wendy RobinsonLaura BostJeff Spires
Sponsored by Ben Arnold Beverage Company Must be 21 to attend.
