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Annual Book Fair Mrs. Missy Taylor will sponsor a book fair from Tuesday, February 14 through Tuesday, February 21. Lower school students will visit the fair during scheduled library times and the fair will be open from 8:00-8:30 each morning and 2:45-3:15 each afternoon. Family night is scheduled for Thursday, February 16 from 2:30-6:00 P. M. Profits generated from books and other items purchased during the book fair will be used to buy new books and other research tools for the library. Patchwork Players Once again, courtesy of the Spirit Fund, the Patchwork Players will provide a performance for our students in grades prekindergarten through six. On Monday, February 27 students will enjoy a play based on the book, The Bremen Town Musicians. Senior Night for Basketball Senior basketball players will be honored Thursday night, February 2 at the varsity games against Greenwood Christian School. Please come support our senior players and their teammates. Congratulations to Alex Douglas, Alex Maass, Nic Mills, Ryan Parker, Colie Rowe and MacKenzie Branham, scorekeeper. SAT Workshop We are pleased to announce that 28 of our sophomore and junior students and a freshman registered for the SAT workshop scheduled on Saturday, February 4 from 9:00 until 12:00 Noon. Thank you, parents and students, for being so conscientious about preparing for this test. Sophomore Class Ring Presentation and Orders Mr. Jason Phelps of Jostens/Rhodes Graduation Services, Inc. will present class ring styles to sophomore students on Monday, February 6 at 8:15 A. M. He will return on Thursday, February 16 at 8:15 A. M. to accept final orders. Parents are welcome to attend the presentation and the appointment scheduled for students to place orders. Middle School Quiz Bowl The annual quiz bowl sponsored by SCISA will be held on Tuesday, February 7 at Orangeburg Preparatory School. We are proud to announce that the following students have been practicing for this competition: Whitney Able, Meg Cathcart, Chloe Dawkins, Andrew Hobgood, Jonathan Lewis, Rob OConnor, Shelley Priddy, Jacob Steele, Hunter Tate and Noah Ward. Six of the ten students will compete. Mrs. Joanne Padgett sponsors this event. Best wishes to our students and our sponsor for much success in the competition. We know you will represent our school well! Interim Reports Interim progress reports will be sent home on Wednesday, February 8. Candy Grams for Sale! In celebration of Valentines Day, the Aerie Yearbook staff will sell candy grams (gourmet lollipops and special messages) from February 8-10 and again on February 13 and 14. The cost per candy gram is $1.00. Order forms will be sent home by the Aerie staff. For more information contact Mrs. Martha Ladd or Emily Locklair and Rebekah Phillips, two members of the yearbook staff, at winnyearbook@gmail.com

Pennies for Patients Beginning February 27 and ending March 9, Richard Winn Academy will join 25,000 schools nationwide in the Leukemia Lymphoma Societys Pennies for Patients program. For two weeks students may contribute coins to help individuals who are sick with blood cancers such as leukemia. All money collected will be forwarded to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This project is sponsored by the BETA Club and Mrs. Lore Gibbons.

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Third Graders to Visit the Governors Mansion The and State House Christian Athletes Fellowship of As a part of their in-depth study of South Carolina (FCA) Rally in the Valley will be history, our third grade classes will take a field trip to the held at Clemson University on SepGovernors Mansion and the SC State House on Wednesday, tember Following their $32 which covFebruary 29.4. The cost is visit to the Governors Mansion, our students will participate in a scavenger hunt around ers admission to the football game the State registration for the FCA activity.a tour of the and House and then end the field trip with Capitol. Teachers are confident that students will represent Mrs. Courtney Thames, Spanish RWA well through knowledge of what they have learned this teacher, studies. year in social is the sponsor for this activ-

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Important Reminders Student Attendance: Please remember that written excuses must be received from parents when students are absent from school. Also, in general, excused absences relate to sickness, a doctors appointment or an emergency situation that could not be avoided; however, a written explanation of any absence is required. Please send the note the day your child returns to school. Only notes received within one week of the absence are reviewed to determine if the absence should be excused. Also, please remember that decisions about which students in grades 9-12 exempt exams in May are based on grades and attendance. Late notes will not be accepted at the end of the school year in order for students to exempt exams. To avoid having a disappointed student, send or e-mail notes explaining absences in a timely manner. Again, thank you, parents, for enforcing school attendance and for following guidelines when an absence is unavoidable. For questions about attendance procedures and guidelines, contact the school office or check pages 4, 5, and 32 of this years Parent/Student Handbook. School Holiday: Monday, February 20 (assuming this day is not needed as a make-up day due to inclement weather) Enrichment Fridays for Students in grades 7-12: February 10 and February 24 Congratulations to Aryan Patel for placing first in the SCISA Regional Spelling Bee held on January 19. Aryan will represent our school and the region in the state level competition held at Williamsburg Academy on Wednesday, February 15. Rahi Patel for placing second and Sally Costenbader for winning third place in the SCISA Regional Spelling Bee. Berry Bonds, Carol Anne Elliott and Lydia Wilder for placing fourth in the Literary Meet at Holly Hill held on Feb. 1st, Perry Anne Robinson for placing second and Will Carvalho and Alex Maass for placing first. We are proud of Alex Douglas, Tori Douglas, Carol Anne Elliott, Emily Locklair and Alex Maass for representing our school in the SCISA Math Meet on January 17. Summer Day Care, Anyone??? We are exploring the feasibility of offering day care for students in grades prekindergarten through five during the summer. If you have an interest, please contact Mrs. Deborah Poland by Wednesday, February 22. In order for us to consider a summer program, we need to be sure enough interest exists to allow day care to be self-supporting. YOU ARE NOT obligating yourself or your child at this point---only helping us determine if we should dedicate time to defining details so that parents can make a decision about commitment. Dont Forget PTO is sponsoring a Tuition Raffle. You may purchase tickets from a PTO Board member or in the office.

2012 RWA Auction Saturday, March 24th 6:00 PM Old Armory

~~ Grand Prize ~~ Wild, Wild West Adventure Includes Round Trip Airfare for 2 PLUS $500 cash
Guns for Raffle & Sponsor Prizes! Nichols Store: Great gifts for the Outdoor Enthusiast!

Items to be auctioned:
Oyster Roast at The Cabin on Lake Monticello Oyster Roast for 15 couples One night stay at The Ballantyne Resort includes spa package or round of golf iPhone 4s, iPad, and Kindle Fire Orthodontic Treatment Packages Rascal Flatts tickets Quail Hunt for 3 Youth Hunting Package with 20 Gauge Summer vacation in Lake Champlain, VT 15 gallon Moultrie Deer Feeder Guided Fishing Trip on Lake Wateree One week vacation at Debordieu Beach Lake Junaluska Week Vacation Dinner for 6 by Award -Winning Chef Robert StegallSmith Duck Hunting Package 2 USC vs Mississippi State Baseball Tickets Fishing Package Costa Del Mar Sunglasses, and Columbia shirt Glamorous Artwork Large Stainless Steel Oyster/Seafood Steamer Turkey Hunting Package Larry Walker handmade bone handled knives Yeti Cooler Steiner Predator Binoculars 2 Culinary Passes to Lets Cook Jewelry Mother/Daughter Tea for 20 moms and their daughters

In addition to the great items listed above, there will be silent auction items that range from homemade baked goods to cooking items and home decor. Its a great variety that is sure to satisfy all interests. Your ticket includes delicious food prepared by Hudsons Smokehouse and beverages from Ben Arnold Beverage Company.