http://mwatson.edublogs.org Blogging with RBE Principal Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:45:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The phone in the school office has started ringing with those back to school questions.  What day does school begin?  Is your school supply list on your home page?  When will I find out who my child's teacher will be? As I listen and answer questions to the details that we ... http://mwatson.edublogs.org/2008/07/24/on-beginnings/ In this season of giving, I wish that I could give every child security, laughter, a sense of worth, purpose, and value, a hope for a bright future, and a life filled with love. These blessings of life are taken for granted by those of us who have enjoyed them without ... http://mwatson.edublogs.org/2008/01/04/three-wishes-for-children/ The annual school report cards were released on Thursday, November 15, by the South Carolina State Department of Education.  There are many factors that impact the results of school report cards that are unknown to the general public.  The report cards are based on Federal legislation of No Child Left ... http://mwatson.edublogs.org/2007/11/16/red-bank-elementary-and-the-school-report-card/ Looking for fun learning experiences for your pre-school age child?  The RBE Parenting Center is open on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.  Activites are planned for the children that are developmentally appropriate for their learning.  The classroom is set up in centers with variety in mind.  The toddlers and preschoolers ... http://mwatson.edublogs.org/2007/10/29/rbe-parenting-center-roadrunner-tots/ We're proud of our students' accomplishments both inside and outside of school.  One of our third grade students participated in a local grocery store competition this summer and was one of the winners.  Her advertisement for Piggly Wiggly was distributed in a flyer all across the Lexington community.  Click on ... http://mwatson.edublogs.org/2007/10/19/recognizing-student-talent/ Cheryl Brearley has been a school nurse at Red Bank Elementary School for 10 years.  She has a compassionate heart for children and goes beyond her school duties in seeing that the needs of children are meet.  A familiar scene in the health room is one of children stopping by ... http://mwatson.edublogs.org/2007/10/05/lexington-district-one-nurse-of-the-year/ Our school homepage has resources for parents that allow them to use best practices in helping children with homework.  We have sessions at our school, but for those who may find it difficult to attend these sessions, our links will provide helpful information for strategies you can use at home.  ... http://mwatson.edublogs.org/2007/10/05/homework-help/ Our PTO has contributed to our school renovation project by funding a new school marquee for the entrance to our school.  For those of you passing by, you may have noticed the bricks going up.  Very soon, you'll see information posted on our sign about current school events. Our PTO has also ... http://mwatson.edublogs.org/2007/09/28/the-changing-scene/ Welcome to my blog!  As principal of Red Bank Elementary, I want to be of service to our students, their families, our faculty and staff, and the community.  Though we send newsletters home with students, we may not address all of the areas about which you may have questions.  This ... http://mwatson.edublogs.org/2007/09/21/what-would-you-like-to-know/