Consider marching with us in the Chestertown Parade this Saturday morning!
Students in Mr. Reynold's class have created a float to compete against area organizations. All children are welcome to march in the parade, throw candy at the crowds, and wave.
Join us in costume at 9:45 am at Dixon Drive to march/ride the float. Please bring bagged candy if possible to share with the parade onlookers.
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This month, we've tried to shine a light on some of the hidden gifts that come alongside a case of dyslexia. If your student - or you, for that matter - struggle with dyslexia, please reach out to us. Together, we can help all of our students and families read, write and comprehend -- regardless of dyslexia and the challenges it presents. For more information or resources about dyslexia, please respond to this email! We are always here for you.
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A Note From the Head of School
Halloween Howls
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. My husband has a theory that one of the main reasons why I was so excited to have children was because I wanted an excuse to trick or treat again. (Coincidentally, my daughter was born on Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts.)
Then reality struck! The fantasy of my little family trick or treating dressed as members of the Justice League or from Star Wars quickly disappeared. Here's how things went annually for my three children.
First, for my child with sensory issues, no matter how many layers were underneath, the costumes were always too itchy, too tight, or too hot. Within seconds of being put on, Cinderella's dress would be peeled off and in a wad on the floor.
Secondly, for my child with a very strong sense of what she wanted, most likely she would have started planning her costume for the following year on November 1st. However, when it was time to get dressed, she would have a meltdown and insist on wearing the previous year's costume. Plus, the thought of having to wear a coat or sweater would really send her into a tizzy.
Finally, for my very busy boy, it was nearly impossible to get him dressed, keep him dressed, and all parts of the costume together! Somehow within seconds of being dressed, he would be dirty, missing components, or half-dressed. If the mask or costume was just a little scary, even if he chose it, he would see himself in the window or mirror and cry!
My husband would take in the situation, sigh deeply, and ask if he really had to come with us.
My lessons learned taught me the following:
- Let your child's interests shine to allow for voice and choice for their costume decision.
- Do a trial run the night or the week before Halloween so that you can try to tackle any sensory problems, make adjustments, and practice looking in the mirror with the scary mask on.
- Tell your child what to expect from the evening. For example, let him know that it will be dark, there will be houses with spooky decorations, and that you will be walking with other kids.
- Let go of your expectations of the picture-perfect Halloween family. These times with your kids, though not as you imagined, are memories that last a lifetime.
Wishing you a memory-filled Halloween,
Meg
Head of School
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October 29th, 2021
Halloween Activities/
Spirit Day
Parade begins at 1:30 pm. Fun activities to follow.
November 1st, 2021
Professional
Development Day
School Closed for Students
November 10th, 2021
Veteran's Day Assembly
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Radcliffe Creek will be closed on November 1st for a Professional Development Day for our teachers. Enjoy your free day!
See you Tuesday!
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ORDERS ARE DUE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD! |
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Celebrate the Soccer team's awesome season with Radcliffe Spirit Wear! After some technical difficulties, our Sweatshirt Order Form is now up and running. Woo-hoo! This year's sweatshirts will be $25, and with both youth and adult sizes available, the whole family can show their Radcliffe Pride! And, did we mention it falls under Radcliffe Dress Code?! Click the button below to order yours today! |
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Our after-school program offers homework help and special Enrichment Classes every day RCS is open (excluding half-days before vacations). |
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If you would like for your child to participate in our after-school program, please fill out this Google form. In addition, please fill out the necessary MDSE paperwork (PDFs can be found here). If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Meg Bamford, Ben Joiner, or Jimmy Reynolds.
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Radcliffe Creek After-School Program
Monday - Tuesday | 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Wednesdays | 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Thursday - Friday | 3:15pm - 4:15pm
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Our incentive program, Buffalo Bucks, helps students learn about personal finance by earning Buffalo Bucks for good behavior and extraordinary kindness. Students can then redeem these Buffalo Bucks for prizes in the prize corner of our Main Lobby. The program's mascot and spokesperson, Buffalo Bill, is personally asking all parents to donate any small gifts, trinkets, fidgets, or prizes to his collection of goodies! For more information, please reach out to our Administrative team at info@radcliffecreekschool.org!
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201 Talbot Blvd.,
Chestertown, MD 21620
Phone (410) 778-8150
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Discover. Create. Thrive. |
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