CENTER CONNECTIONS

Center for Inquiry Volume 15 Issue 13

www. richland2/cfi.org November 12, 2010

Celebrations, Connections, & Challenges

by Dr. Lyn Mueller
As I write this, we still have a few tables and some shoppers left for the CFI Yard Sale. All in all, it was a good
day. We had 24 tables set up with “treasures” and shoppers arriving at 7:00 (even though we didn’t officially
open until 7:30). That’s $480 for the Annual Fund plus an additional $30 that we made from beverage sales. The
sale almost doubled in size from last spring. If you missed it, we’ll have another one in the spring and will try to
schedule it soon so you can get it on your calendar. Everyone who participated made money. Most importantly, we
had fun getting together and visiting. We even hosted a few additional friends who bought tables and joined us.
If you came out, thanks for shopping and, if not, be sure to join us next spring.

THOUGHT For The WEEK: Be amazing!

NOTES & REMINDERS

Nov. 14 American Education Week
Nov. 19 Last Day for Early Childhood Interns
Dec. 6-10 Book Fair
Dec. 10 Passing of the Cans
Dec. 17 Music Gathering, 1:30

Now Scheduling Career Speakers for January’s Curriculum Night

Please tell Dr. Mueller or Mrs. Debeaugrine if you are willing to share your career during our Career Night at our
Curriculum Night on Thursday, Jan. 27th.

Did You Know That You Can Pay for School Lunches Online?
To pay online, you can access the NutriKids website from the district’s web page by click-
ing on “Departments” located at the top of the home page, then “Food Services,” then
“Payment Information.” This is an easy way to track you payments. If you haven’t used
NutriKids before, you will need your child’s ID number which you can get from Mrs.
Debeaugrine.

Sending in A Check for School Lunch?

If you are sending a check in for payment, please remember to put your student(s) name at the
bottom in the memo line. This will make it so much easier for Miss Lizzie when she enters the
checks and will ensure that the proper amount gets entered into your child’s account.

Richland School District 2 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, handicap or disability in admission to access to treatment in or employment
in its programs and activities. Inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies should be made to: Director of Human Resources, 6831 Brookfield Rd, Columbia, SC, 29206, 738-3284.
 CFI and BEYOND. . .

Proposed School Attendance Lines

In response to the continued tremendous growth in Richland Two, we are building new schools to
help decrease overcrowding. The construction for these schools is funded by the 2008 bond referendum.
For the 2011-2012 school year, two new schools will open; elementary 18, located on Old National Road, and
middle school seven, located on Muller Road. The opening of these schools will result in some changes to at-
tendance lines at the elementary and middle school levels.
Proposed changes to the attendance lines to accommodate these two new schools will be presented
as information to the Richland Two Board of Trustees on Tuesday, Nov. 9. The Board is tentatively sched-
uled to vote on the lines at its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 7. We strongly encourage par-
ents to attend the meeting to learn more about the proposed changes. The proposed lines and a list of all
schools impacted by the proposed changes will be posted Friday, Nov. 5 on the district's website
www.richland2.org. Additionally, maps of the proposed attendance lines will be displayed in all impacted
schools and at the District Office.
The public session of the Nov. 9 board meeting begins at 7 p.m. at Polo Road Elementary School,
1250 Polo Road. The public session of the Dec. 7 board meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the District Auditorium,
7500 Brookfield Road. The public is always welcomed and encouraged to attend board meetings. For a com-
plete list of meetings, visit the Board of Trustees page on the district's website.

Richland’s International Flavors

Columbia International Festival and Richland County invite you to experience the vibrant cultural diversity
of Richland County's International Corridor at RICHLAND'S International Flavors ON DECKER, Saturday, No-
vember 13, 10 am - 6 pm. This one-day festival at Decker Mall (2500 Decker Blvd.) is free and family
friendly. A parade - beginning at 9 am from the 1735 Decker Blvd. parking lot - will kick-off the event. Enjoy
tantalizing tastes of exotic foods. Revel in the artistry of vividly costumed ethnic dancers accompanied by
melodic traditional instruments. Explore wonderful exhibits of the communities businesses, neighborhoods,
multi-cultural backgrounds, and schools. Find new friends and deepen your community relationships.

For additional information about happenings in the

Northeast area be sure to watch R2TV.
 The choice is yours in Richland Two
It’s almost time to open enrollment to Expanded Choice and Magnet programs. The Choice Fair
(featuring Magnet programs) will be held Nov. 30, 2010, at Ridge View High School from 6:30 to 8
p.m. Lead teachers and school representatives will have information available about all Richland
Two schools and Magnet programs.

More information and videos showcasing the uniqueness of schools and Magnet programs are on
the district’s website: www.richland2.org. Just click on the Expanded Choice & Magnet Programs
button on the right side of the page. It’s important to remember, parents must provide transpor-
tation for students who choose programs that are not at their residentially zoned school. Applica-
tions will only be accepted online.

The application process begins Jan. 4, 2011, and runs through Jan. 28, 2011, at 5 p.m. In March,
parents will be notified whether students have been accepted into the program of their choice.
For additional information on Magnet programs, contact: Dawne McLeod at 738.3248. For addi-
tional information on Expanded Choice, contact: Roger Wiley at 738.3314.

Developing the creative at Tri-District 2011

The 2011 Tri-District Arts Consortium Summer Program is now accept-
ing applications. The summer program will be held July 5 – 23, 2011, at
the Palmetto Center for the Arts (PCA) on the campus of Richland
Northeast High School. The program is designed for artistically gifted
and talented rising sixth through ninth grade students in Richland Two,
Lexington One and Lexington/Richland Five school districts. In March,
students may audition in creative writing, dance, music (strings, vocal
and wind/percussion), theatre or visual art. Nomination forms and audi-
tion requirements for all art areas, along with general information about
the Tri-District Arts Consortium, are available at www.tridac.org. Forms
are also available at your child’s school. Deadline for nominations is Jan.
13, 2011. The cost of the program is approximately $375.
Submitted by the Stark Family (Aaron and
David)
See them for more info
 2011 School Information Meeting
The Choice Fair and the school information meetings are highly recommended for students changing schools,
school levels, applying to magnet programs or students new to Richland Two. Information regarding individual
school and magnet programs will be provided during informational meetings. Please refer to the schedule listed
below. All informational meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.
(These meetings are for elementary students, rising 6th and 9th graders and
other students considering changing schools.)

Date Location Type of Elementary School Information Meetings

January 5, 2011 Rice Creek Elementary, Cafeteria School and Magnet Information Meeting: eFIT – Environmental Fitness Acad-
emy
January 6, 2011 CFI: Center for Inquiry, Gathering Area Magnet Information Meeting
January 10, 2011 Killian Elementary, Multipurpose Room School and Magnet Information Meeting: LTD – Leadership Talent De-
velopment
January 11, 2011 CFA: Center for Achievement, Computer Lab Magnet Information Meeting
January 11, 2011 Windsor Elementary, Cafeteria Magnet Information Meeting – International Baccalaureate Programme
January 12, 2011 Joseph Keels Elementary, New Cafeteria Magnet Information Meeting: SEL - School of Entrepreneur Leadership
January 13, 2011 Lonnie B. Nelson Elementary, Town Hall Magnet Information Meeting: ACE-Academy for Civic Engagement
January 18, 2011 North Springs Elementary, Auditorium School and Magnet Information Meeting: STEMS - Science Technology
Engineering & Mathematics School
January 19 2011 Conder Elementary, Cafeteria Arts Integrated Magnet Information Meeting
January 20, 2011 The Montessori School at Spears Creek Road Montessori School Information Meeting
Child Development & Pontiac Elementary,
Pontiac Media Center
January 25, 2011 CFK: Center for Knowledge, Multipurpose Room Magnet Information Meeting
January 27, 2011 Forest Lake Elementary, Media Center Technology Magnet Information Meeting

Date Location Type of Middle School Information Meetings

January 4, 2011 Dent Middle, Cafeteria School/ Magnet Information Meeting: TWO Academies-Single Gender, FAME
January 10, 2011 E. L. Wright, Gymnasium School/Magnet Information Meeting: LAW-Leadership at Wright, International Bacca-
laureate Programme
January 11, 2011 Summit Parkway Middle, Gymnasium School/Magnet Information Meetings: The Academy of Exercise Physiol-
ogy & Sports Medicine
January 11, 2011 CAP- Center for Accelerated Preparation Magnet Information Meeting
Richland Northeast High, Auditorium
January 12, 2011 Dent Middle, Cafeteria School/ Magnet Information Meeting: TLC-The Learning Collaborative, FAME
January 13, 2011 Blythewood Middle, Gymnasium School Information Meeting
January 24, 2011 Longleaf Middle, Multi-purpose Room School /Magnet Information Meeting: The School for Zoological and
Botanical Studies
January 27, 2011 Kelly Mill Middle, Gymnasium School/ Magnet Information Meeting: Kelly Mill, INC.

Date Location Type of High School Information Meetings

January 5, 2011 Spring Valley High, Auditorium School and Magnet Information Meeting: Discovery and Explorations
January 6, 2011 Richland Northeast High, Auditorium School and Magnet Information Meeting: Horizon, iLink, PCA, Conver-
gence Media and International Baccalaureate Programme
January 18, 2011 Blythewood High, Auditorium School Information Meeting
January 19, 2011 Richland Northeast, Auditorium School and Magnet Information Meeting: Horizon, iLink, PCA, Convergence
Media and International Baccalaureate Program
January 20, 2011 Ridge View High, Auditorium School and Magnet Information Meeting: The Institute for Bio Health Sciences
and The Institute for Allied Health Sciences
January 24, 2011 Spring Valley High, Auditorium School and Magnet Information Meeting: Discovery and Explorations
January 25, 2011 Ridge View High, Auditorium School and Magnet Information Meeting: The Institute for Bio Health Sciences
and The Institute for Allied Health Sciences
January 26, 2011 Blythewood High, Auditorium School Information Meeting