Thursday, May 18
THRIVE Night!
Friday, May 19
K-8 90-Minute Delay
Wednesday, May 23
PLAY DAY!
Full day for K-8 program
Friday, May 26
RCS K-8 Program CLOSED
Saturday, May 27
RUN FOR RADCLIFFE!
See below for more information
Monday, May 29
RCS and LC CLOSED
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The weather forecast looks beautiful and TODAY ONLY, through midnight, enter the code "FLASH17" at checkout here to receive $5 off your Chestertown Tea Party Distance Classic and Run for Radcliffe registration. Both 5K and 10-mile registrations are eligible for the discount.
The 41st Annual Chestertown Tea Party Distance Classic and Run for Radcliffe will be held next Saturday, May 27 at Wilmer Park in Chestertown. The 10-mile starts at 7:45 a.m. and the 5K at 8:00 a.m. Day of registration is also available!
Click here for more information. See you at the start line!
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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT - LITERATURE!
Each week, we will be highlighting one of our programs or offering resources for parents to illustrate The Radcliffe Way!
Ethan enjoys reading on his back deck. Summer reading plays an integral role in the success of our Reading and Literature programs!
As the school year wanes, yielding to the oncoming summer and the promise of nearly three months of fun in the sun, the teachers in the Literature Department are busy building summer reading lists for each of their students. Students in a Literature class at Radcliffe are tasked with reading three books over the summer. Upon finishing each book, students are required to complete an engaging project that will demonstrate an understanding or appreciation of each selection.
Summer reading is a critical component of a student's continued growth as a reader and learner. As parents and teachers, we know of the anecdotal evidence of the dreaded "summer slide", but research also supports the benefits of summer reading. Studies show that there is a significant gap in achievement between students who read over the summer and those who do not. Furthermore, research indicates that choice is an important aspect in a summer reading program. When students are given choices that include content of greater personal interest, they are more likely to complete reading with better comprehension.
RCS Literature teachers seek to address both of these issues with the summer reading program. Students are provided with a list of many books - both novels and nonfiction selections - that are tailored to their individual independent reading levels and personal interests. Additionally, students have the opportunity to choose from a list of activities or projects intended to motivate them to share their knowledge of the book. A child may choose to create a board game that takes players on an adventure using elements of a novel, create a poster for a motion picture adaptation of the book, or construct a classic diorama, for example.
Should you have any questions about summer reading, please feel free to reach out to your child's teacher. We hope that your family's summer is filled with great times and, of course, good reads!
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TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK THANK YOU!
Thank you so much to all of our parents who made Teacher Appreciation Week so special! We appreciate your support not only last week, but throughout the entire school year!
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K-8 SUMMER PROGRAM!
You have asked for it, and it is happening! Yes, Radcliffe will host a Summer Program for students in our K-8 program. The program will be three days a week, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, starting on July 5 and ending on August 3, closed on Tuesday, July 4. Each day will begin with arrival at 8:15 and end with dismissal at 12:30. Transportation will also be available through Prince Limousines. The cost of the summer program is $700. Half will be due on June 1 and the remainder due prior to the start date of July 5.
This summer program will provide Radcliffe students with the opportunity to continue on the progression of the acquisition of skills. Research supports the fact that students experience significant learning loss when they do not participate in educational activities over the summer. These students on average score lower on standardized tests at the end of summer than they did on the same tests at the end of the prior school year. Students with learning disabilities have the most difficulty with recoupment, and involvement in specifically designed programs are critical over the summer months.
A typical day will include workshops in: Keeping up with Summer Reading Projects, Orton/Gillingham Reading, Math, Written Expression, Art, Music, Computers, Outdoor Sports, Speech & Language Therapy, and/or Occupational Therapy. Your child's day will be designed around the selection of workshops that you will choose.
8:15-8:30 Arrival
8:30-9:15 Workshop #1
9:20-10:05 Workshop #2
10:05-10:35 Break/Snack
10:40-11:25 Workshop #3
11:30-12:15 Workshop #4
12:15-12:30
Dismissal
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here to complete the 2017 RCS Summer Program Selection Sheet. Thank you and we look forward to fun times on the Creek this summer!
Individualized tutoring will also be available at a rate of $50/hour. Please contact Debbie Cohee-Wright if you are interested in tutoring for your student.
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ANIMAL CLUB NEEDS YOUR DONATIONS!
 The Animal Club is collecting donations to bring to the Humane Society of Kent County! Donations can be anything from old towels or sheets to dog and cat food, treats and toys! Donations can be dropped off at Ms. Aburn's room.
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WEST NOTTINGHAM VISIT TO RCS
Due to scheduling conflicts, West Nottingham will not be visiting RCS tomorrow, Friday, May 19.
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AROUND THE CREEK
The Miles Homeroom enjoyed a trip to The Freeze for a reward! Perfect week for an ice cream treat!
Fairley and friends enjoy some sensory play in the Little Creek Infant Room!
Students from Mrs. Johnson's Discovery classes have been exploring the outdoors for all kinds of insects.
Emy and Elle typed sentences from dictation, then drew a picture of their sentences to work on reading comprehension.
Ms. Richardson's integrated studies class raced to collect the most oil and clean the most feathers from a simulated oil spill.
Our Little Creek Two's, Three's, and Four's had a HOT and FUN trip to Godfrey's Farm in Sudlersville for some strawberry picking this morning!
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