Ambler September Newsletter
Learning in Full Bloom!
For those of you who want all the dates in one place:)
School will be closed on Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day. We hope you enjoy a safe and relaxing long weekend!
1st Nine Weeks Progress Reports go home on Wednesday, September 3rd for our 3rd - 5th graders. K5 - 2nd grade will get a report card at the end of the first nine weeks.
Our PTO Hat Day will be on Friday, September 5th. Please bring $1 to wear your favorite hat. Thank you for supporting our PTO.
Chorus rehearsals will take place on Sept 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th. Mrs. Duncan will send home more information closer to the dates.
Good News Club will begin on Monday, September 15th, and will meet every Monday on full school days. If you would like your child to participate, please complete the form that was sent home. All students must be picked up promptly at 3:40 p.m.
Art Club will begin on Wednesday, September 17th. Mrs. Alexander will send home more information closer to the date.
Join us on Thursday, September 18th for a fun night of skating!
Where: Easley Skate Center
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Our first All Pro Dad breakfast will be on Friday, September 19th from 6:45 - 7:10 a.m. We will send home more information closer to the date.
Our first book fair of the year will take place the week of September 22nd - 26th! Happy Reading!
Fall Pictures will take place on Friday, September 26th.
Our PTO will have the Kona Ice Truck at our school on Friday, September 26th. They will send out more information closer to the date.
The South Carolina Read to Succeed Act is a state law that helps make sure all students are strong readers by the end of third grade. Schools provide extra support for students who struggle, and families are encouraged to read at home. The goal is simple: to give every child the reading foundation they need for future success. See below for the letter you should have received the first week of school.
Attention 3rd Grade Parents: Please take special note of the section of the law regarding 3rd grade retention.
This year, we’re starting something new and exciting—our Character Education Program! Each month, we’ll focus on one important character trait that helps make our school a great place to learn and have fun.
September’s trait is Respect. Respect means being kind, listening when others are talking, using good manners, and treating people the way you want to be treated.
At the end of the month, each class will vote for the student who has shown the most respect. Those students will be celebrated as role models for our school!
Let’s work together to make our school a place where character counts every day!
Establishing consistent routines at home helps children feel secure, stay organized, and build strong habits that support their academic success. When kids know what to expect each day—like a set time and place for homework—they’re more likely to stay focused and complete tasks with less resistance.
Volunteer Training Process for the 2025–26 School Year
This year, volunteers have the option to complete the training online. The updated process includes the following five steps:
- Watch the “Volunteering in SDPC” training video
Volunteering in SDPC Training Video - Review the “Volunteering in SDPC” informational pamphlet
Volunteering in SDPC Pamphlet - Review the safety one-pagers on Blood Borne Pathogens and Sexual Harassment
Blood Borne Pathogens Safety for School Volunteers
Sexual Harassment Prevention for School Volunteers
- Complete the Raptor volunteer application and background check
- All volunteers must submit an online application through the Raptor system.
- Volunteers interested in serving as chaperones or working one-on-one with students must select and pay for the $32 background check during the application process.
- Reminder: Background checks are valid for three years.
- Access the application using this link: Raptor Application Link
- Submit the Volunteer Orientation Certification Google Form
- This form verifies that you have completed all required training components.
Volunteer Orientation Certification Form
The SDPC Volunteer webpage has been updated with all necessary links and additional information about this process. You can access it here: SDPC Volunteers