THE
EAGLE EXTRA
October 01, 2010 Page 1 Volume 1 Issue 3
D.
RWAA. Board
R. E. Notes
Program for Fifth and Sixth is altered
cies), to Head
and the allowofstudents
School hastoresponsibility
dress in any for
Graders making operating
clothing decisions appropriate
APPROPRIATE to implement
for school and
Wow, this school year has gotten off to a busy that vision. for
Forpictures
example, onthe this
Board, in conjunction
start, with lots of exciting things happening! We
attractive day. (Note:
with the Head of School and Finance Director, has
Officers
hope you’llSteve
join usMcDonald
in thanking and Chris Trues-
Dr. Coleman and her Strapless dresses or tops, tee shirts, shirts
responsibility for establishing the overall salary
dale
team for implementing this informativeA.
have agreed to offer the D. R. E.
newsletter. with
budget,writing, tightofclothing,
but the Head School isspaghetti
responsiblestraps,
for de-
program to our fifth and sixth grade stu- etc. are examples
termining how those of INAPPROPRIATE
dollars are spent (e.g., an indi-
For those
dents. of you whoismissed
The program the of
a series corporation
lessons de- vidual for
dress teacher’s
picturesalary).
day. The Head ofthe
(Altering School also has
dress
meeting, we’d like to recap some financial notes. the responsibility for the hiring and firing of staff,
signed to teach students how to make good code on this day is to allow students to dress
Thanks to prudent financial management by Mr. within the constraints of established policy and
choices/decisions and how
Tony Caulder, our Financial to avoid
Director, negative
combined up and wear
budget. tops
In other in colors
words, the Boardthat work well
establishes poli-
influences, inclusive
with stellar results of drugs
from support and other Rich-
organizations, for
ciespictures.)
related to hiring and firing, but the Head of
harmful
ard Winn substances,
is operating “inpeer pressure,
the black” and vio-
and remains School makes individual hiring decisions. Another
financially
lence. sound.McDonald
Officer Again, largelywilldue to Mr. a par-
conduct exampleinisthe
Rally thatValley
the BoardatisClemson
responsibleUniversity
for establish-
Caulder’s proactive planning, not only have we ing dress code policy, but the Head of School is re-
ent meeting at 5:30 P. M. on Tuesday, Au-
avoided the financial woes experienced by several of sponsible for its enforcement. In summary, the
gust 31 inweMrs.
our peers, wereGrant’s
even ableclassroom. The of
to pay off $200K pur- Board’s focus is on oversight (i.e., monitoring the
pose of this
long-term debtmeeting
last year! isBecause
to introduce the cur-
of the graduation The Fellowship
effectiveness of Christian
of programs) Athletes
and strategic (FCA)
planning, not
riculum to parents.
of 38 seniors Please
last year (one attend.
of the largest classes in Rally in the Valley will be held at Clemson
in “executing” those programs or policies. If you’d
Richard Winn’s history), our enrollment has seen a like additional
University onclarity on the role
September 4. of a non-profit
The cost is $32
decrease this year, but we’ve experienced nothing Board, there is a wealth of information on the Internet
Lessons will be taught by the officers to stu-
like the decreases projected by SCISA or experi- which covers admission to the football game
on this topic that can be easily accessed.
dents
enced byonseveral
ten Friday
of our afternoons
peers. Again,throughout
prudent finan- and registration for the FCA activity. Mrs.
the
cial school yearhas
management from 2:00our
aligned until 2:45 with
expenses P. M. our Courtney Thames, Spanish teacher, is the
Parental permission
tuition revenue, resultingwill be required.
in continued In ad-
stability. A sponsor for this activity. If your child is in-
dition to the parent meeting, information isis
newly-formed Publicity / Recruitment Committee terested in participating, please contact her
brainstorming about ways in which we can attract Second Grade Music Program
available at www.dare.org. D. A. R. E. is a
new students, and we encourage you to share any for details.
Second grade students will present a “Fall” musical
national program.
ideas you may have. program on Thursday, September 30 at 9:00 A. M. in
PTO
the fineInnisbrook Fundraiser
arts room located in the lower school. Par-
SoScout
Boy who areMeeting
your 2010 / 2011 Board members? ents, grandparents, other family members and special
Suzanne Hunter, John Lewis, and Eddie Railey y inofthe
guests Valley
second at are
graders Clemson
cordially Univer-
invited toand
at-
The Innisbrook fundraiser is underway
(Treasurer) are this year’s new Board members, join-
Parents of students in grades two-five, mark sityMrs. Nicholson, music teacher; the second
tend!
ing Laura Bost (Chairman), Paul Swearingen (Vice- continues through Friday, September 10.
grade teachers, Mrs. Atkerson and Mrs. Schwartz;
your
Chairman), Angifor
calendar the presentation
Connor (Secretary), Jayby Mr.
Branham, Please
andThe support
students havethe school
worked hardand PTO by
to prepare this par-
special
Larry Wilson concerning Boy Scout Troop Fellowship of Christian Athletes
William Medlin, Mike O’Connor, and Marcia ticipating
event. Pleaseincome!
this fundraiser. PTO funds sup-
Bonds.
49. He will be in the cafeteria on Thursday, (FCA) Rally in the Valley will be
port the purchase of textbooks and other in-
September 2 at 6:00 P. M. to share registra- held at
Support ourClemson University on Sep-
Athletic Events
structional materials and provide for a vari-
And what are the responsibilities of the Board?
tion information. Mr. Wilson also plans to tember 4. The cost is $32 which cov-
Per the RWA policy manual, “The Board of Direc- ety of
Theers
school
nextadmission
events
home volleyball
such asisthe Annual
meet with boys in grades two through fivepol- to thegame
footballscheduled
game for
tors has the responsibility of establishing overall Academic
Thursday, Banquet.30.Innisbrook
September brochures
on
icy Wednesday, September 1 at 1:30 P. M. and registration forJunior varsity
the FCA plays at 4:30
activity.
and of providing the necessary environment and and
P. M.order forms
and the are
varsity available
team in the
plays at 5:30 school
P. M. Please
equipment to enable the faculty and student body to comeMrs.
and Courtney the Thames, Spanish
office or support
by contactingEAGLES! Students
the PTO who wear a
President,
fulfill thePictures
School stated philosophies of the institution…. teacher,
student istee
section theshirt
sponsor for this
(purchased activ-
in 2009 or 2010)
The Head of School is the chief administrator and is
Mrs. Kerri Martin.
to the game may attend for only $1.00; all other stu-
responsible for the day-to-day operations of Richard dents may attend for $2.00. To ensure safety and su-
Strawbridge
Winn Academy.” Studio will take
In a nutshell, thatindividual
means that stu-
the Interim
pervision, Reports
all students in grades six or below are ex-
dent
Board’spictures
primaryfor students inare
responsibilities pre-governance and pected to be accompanied by an adult or older sib-
oversight, not “running
kindergarten throughthegrade
school”.
11 onTheFriday,
Board es- ling. (Regular
Interim reportsdress
willcode
be applies
issued during the school
to all parents
tablishes a vision and framework for
September 3. On picture day, the dress codethe operation of day; the student section tee shirt is to be wornonto
the school (through its mission statement and poli-
of students in grades prekindergarten-12
the game to qualify for reduced price admission.)
is altered to allow students to dress in any Wednesday, September 15. Please review
