10.29.26

November 3- Election Day! School Holiday!

November 9-13- STEAM Week!!

November 9- Coffee Cart

November 10-PTO Meeting 7:30 am

November 12- STEAM Night 5:00-6:30 pm

November 16-20- American Education Week

November 17- Fall Concert 6pm

November 18- Thanksgiving lunch - 2nd, 5th, kindergarten (times listed in newsletter below)

November 19- Thanksgiving lunch - 1st, 3rd and 4th (times listed in newsletter below)

November 23-27- Thanksgiving Break

As the season of giving approaches, we are once again called to uplift our school community by supporting those in need. Many Richland One families continue to face challenges, including food insecurity, but together we can make a difference in a meaningful way. This year, Richland One is proud to once again partner with the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department and Harvest Hope Food Bank to host the 2027 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive. Food Drive Details Dates: October 12, 2026 - November 13, 2026

Collection Bins: Front lobby and cafeteria

There will be hard copies available in the office if you would like to pick them up!

Happy Halloween Bone Bridge! The challenge was to build a bridge that was at least three inches in height and four inches in width using scotch tape and q-tips (but they look like skeleton bones). Students collaborated to determine the best method to build a bridge based on the requirements and a bridge strong enough to hold a roll of pennies. It was a great opportunity for students to brainstorm and work together.

Read with the Gamecocks. We had over fifty students participate this year and fifty four students earned tickets to see two University of South Carolina basketball games.

Congratulations to

Richland One students competed in the 2-D, 3-D, and photography divisions. These students were among the approximately 240 K-12 students from across the state who were recognized.

Second Place Recipients:

Honorable Mentions:

Not listed in order

Eason Zhao, Shivansh Raut(not pictured), Scarlett Beresford, Jane Kennedy, Anna Bailey, Charlotte Houck, Cam Wells, Crosby Thompson, Rhett Seal, Sibley Seal, Porter Tinman, Kionte Turner, Ann Maynard, Rowe Mathison, Faran Haque, Amina Stanley, Teddy Brown, Mia Ely, Jonah Wood

Richland One students competed in baking and creative arts competitions against children ages 5-11 and 12-18 across the state. Categories include decorated cakes and cookies, fabric and threads, handicrafts, Legos, and ceramics.

1st Place Recipients:

Erik Jones - Lego's (9-11)

Ticket purchase information will be coming next week!

Once you make it to this point in the newsletter, (from the flying eagle and down) these resources will be standard in every newsletter so you can find what you need quickly!

If your child needs to go home a different way than normal:

• Send a note or email their teacher AND the front office! It has to be in writing!
• If the person picking up in car rider or walker line is NOT on your pick up list, IT HAS TO BE IN WRITING (via email or handwritten) by the parent for them to pick up and you will need to include their name and contact information.
• Last, but certainly not least, PLEASE do not call a change in after 1:45 and unless their is a doctors appointment or emergency and do not do an early pickup after 2:00pm. We want to make sure your child is in the right location to get home safely and avoid confusion. Thank you!

The online form must be submitted along with proper documentation. A written excuse must be provided by a medical professional or parent/guardian. In the event of a death in the family, a copy of the obituary or program must be provided. All documentation can be dropped off at the school, emailed to our database specialist Sarah Assaley or faxed to 803.929.3849, Attention: Sarah Assaley.