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EAGLE EXTRA
March 01, 2012
Dear Parents, Most of you know that our varsity girls basketball team played in the State championship game this past Saturday. Although we were defeated, we are extremely proud of our players and our coach. Their effort and attitude before, during and after this game were admirable and led numerous people, many who were at the game in support of other teams, to comment about our school in a very positive way. Even though we did not win the game, we are definitely winners. Our girls formed a special bond and learned skills that will contribute to success and happiness in life. Our team and our coach brought honor and respect to our school and contributed to our schools reputation in a manner we will enjoy long after anyone remembers the particulars of this game. As stated by several Booster Club Board members in reference to our girls basketball players and coach, You are all champions to us. Go Eagles!!! Enrollment contracts for 2012-2013 were mailed to all families approximately two weeks ago. If you did not receive this information, please contact the school office. Your continued support of Richard Winn Academy (RWA) is greatly appreciated and we look forward to serving your family next year. Please remember that a tuition discount is offered to families who return their contracts by March 30, 2012 and elect to pay annually or quarterly. Also, prompt return of contracts, regardless of the payment option chosen, allows us to plan for next school year in a timely and quality manner. We appreciate those of you who have already returned contracts or let us know that we can expect to receive yours soon. We hosted two admissions open house events in February and have a third one planned for Thursday, March 8 at 6:00 P. M. If you are aware of a new family who will appreciate RWAs philosophy and might be interested in attending RWA next year, please contact Mrs. Lanna McMeekin or the school office. We will extend a personal invitation. At the Board of Directors meeting held on February 13, the Board adopted the budget for the 2012-2013 school year. Due to support from patrons and various school stakeholders, greater enrollment than anticipated for 2011-2012, and careful monitoring of spending, tuition was not increased. Also, approval was given to add several programs for our students. Our plans include hiring personnel so that students beyond fourth grade have opportunities to enjoy either music or art. We plan to involve eighth and/or ninth graders in specialized training to help them prepare for the rigors of high school. Pending enrollment, we hope to divide the current sixth grade group of students into two groups for seventh grade to allow these students to receive additional support based on academic strengths and needs. Additionally, the upper school schedule for students in grades seven through 12 will be revised to allow for six academic periods and one short enrichment and/or academic support period each day (e. g. tutoring, SAT preparation, enrichment classes, etc.). (Note: To accommodate scheduling adjustments, the school day for all students will

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begin approximately 10-15 minutes earlier next year.) Again, pending enrollment, we hope to divide our current second graders into two classes for grade three and to maintain two classes for our third graders moving to fourth grade. Changes being suggested for next year are for the purpose of continually improving and enriching student achievement and for expanding the services offered to our students. Changes are based on input from all school stakeholders, the Board of Directors Master Plan and recommendations received last year as a result of the accreditation review by The South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA). Should you have questions, please contact Mrs. Bellomy or me. The second semester of the school year is going quickly and continues to be busy! Please check carefully your childs third grading period report card and request a conference if you have questions about your childs progress. Report cards will be sent home on Wednesday, March 14. Help us reinforce with students that their attitudes and efforts matter for the remainder of the school year. Your support makes a positive difference for your child and our school and we appreciate your involvement. Sincerely, Nancy Coleman P. S. Dont forget to thank our 2011-2012 Board members for making the decision to maintain our current tuition rate in appreciation of the many families that continue to support RWA during difficult economic times: Paul Swearingen, Chair; Wayne Steele, Vice Chair; Palmer Nicholson, Secrey in the Valley at Clemson Univertary; John Lewis, Treasurer; Jay Branham, William Frick, sity Suzanne Hunter, and Amy Tate. Pennies for Patients of Christian Athletes The Fellowship On February 27 RWA joined more than 25,000 (FCA) Rally in the Valley will be schools nationwide in the Leukemia Lymphoma Soheld at Clemson University on Sepcietys Pennies for Patients program. For two weeks stutember 4. The coins to help individuals who dents may contribute cost is $32 which cov- are sick with blood cancers suchtheleukemia. All money collected will ers admission to as football game be forwarded to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This is and registration for the FCA activity. the 17th year of Pennies for Patients and the third year that Mrs. Courtney Thames, Spanish RWA has participated. This project is sponsored by Mrs. Lore teacher, is Beta Club. Gibbons and the the sponsor for this activPTOs Tuition Raffle Drawing On Thursday, March 1 at 3:00 P. M. PTO will draw the winning ticket for one lucky family to receive free tuition for one child for the 2012-2013 school year. The drawing will be held in the gym. Thank you to all participants who purchased tickets and GOOD LUCK!

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Student Government Association (SGA) Conference Student Government officers, representatives and sponsors will attend the annual High School Student Government Spring Convention sponsored by SCISA on March 5-6 at Myrtle Beach. The conference provides students with opportunities to develop leadership skills and to meet and network with other youth leaders from various independent schools located across South Carolina. Our representatives include Alex Maass, President; Rebekah Phillips, Vice President; Carol Anne Elliott, Secretary; Tyler Lewis, Treasurer; Blake Little, Historian; Nic Mills and Susannah Nunamaker, 12th Grade Class Representatives; Carson Justice and Levi Davis, 10th Grade Class Representatives; and Martin Hacker-Mullen, 9th Grade Class Representative. Sponsors and chaperones include Ms. Callie Ladd, Coach Haltiwanger, Coach Inman and Mrs. Kerri Martin. Junior Beta Club Induction On Wednesday, March 7, at 12:00 p.m., the 7th Grade Junior Beta Club Induction Ceremony will be held in the library. Students who have completed the first semester of the seventh grade at RWA may become members of the Junior Beta Club if they have achieved an average of at least 90 with no grade lower than a B (85). We are proud to announce that the following students have been invited to join: Alyssa Atkerson, Mitchell Gibbons, Hunter Hartley, Shelley Priddy, Cali Swearingen, Hunter Tate, Bailey Taylor, Madison Wade and Grace Wilder. Stanford Achievement Test (SAT) and the Otis Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT) All students in grades two through seven will take the SAT and the OLSAT during the week of March 19-23. The SAT is required by SCISA and is designed to measure what our students have learned in reading, math, language arts, science and social studies. The OLSAT is designed to measure abstract thinking and reasoning and to indicate how well a student should be able to perform in school based on his/ her verbal and nonverbal cognitive abilities. OLSAT will be administered the first day and a short portion of the SAT will be administered each day. Please be sure your child attends school on time, well-fed, and well-rested. Encourage your child to do his/her personal best on the test each day. Test results are one factor administrators consider when assigning students to classes at grade levels where more than one class exists and/or more than one level of a course is taught. Individual student results will be shared with parents when score reports are returned to the school. VOLUNTEERS are needed to monitor classes and assist teachers during testing. If you are available one or more mornings during the week of March 19-23, please contact Mrs. Missy Taylor, SAT and OLSAT Testing Coordinator. Math Class Takes Field Trip On Friday, March 23 Mrs. Gibbons college preparatory Algebra III students will attend Eureka, a Math Play at the Township Theater in Columbia. The play addresses how math relates to real life and highlights critical skills all students need to master.

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Talent Show SGA and The Aerie Staff are co-sponsoring a talent show which will be held on Thursday, March 29 at 7:00 P. M. in the gym. Auditions are scheduled for Wednesday, March 7 immediately after school. In order to try-out for the talent show, students must sign up in the office on or before March 7. The tryout entry fee is $1.00 and admission to the talent show is $3.00 for students and $5.00 for adults. For additional information, contact Ms. Callie Ladd or Mrs. Martha Ladd. School Pictures Strawbridge Studios will take individual and class/group pictures on Friday, March 30. Senior cap and gown pictures will be taken, also. On picture day the dress code is altered to allow students to dress in clothing APPROPRIATE for school and attractive for pictures. (Note: Strapless dresses or tops, tee shirts, shirts with writing, pictures, and slogans; tight or revealing clothing, spaghetti straps, etc. are examples of INAPPROPRIATE dress for picture day. Altering the dress code is to allow students the opportunity to dress up for pictures.) Again, the purpose of altering the dress code on this date is to allow students to dress up, not down, for pictures and to allow parents some choice in clothing worn for pictures you may choose to purchase. Although this is a Friday, tee shirts and jeans should NOT be worn on this day. For additional information, please contact the school office and ask for Mrs. Martha Ladd or Mrs. Susan Young. Booster Club Season Passes The Booster Club is selling season passes that result in saving money on admission to spring sports. Prices are as follows: Adult - $50 Senior Citizen - $30 (Prices are based on ten different games.) To purchase a pass contact the school office or any Booster Club Board Member. Please remember that passes must be presented at the admission gate and may only be used by the person whose name is on the pass. Buy a pass today and support spring athletic events. Booster Club Spring Flower Sale Do your spring planting by purchasing 10 inch pots of beautiful, healthy flowers grown by Bruces Greenhouses. Geraniums, New Guinea Impatiens and combination pots of Verbena, Geraniums and New Guinea Impatiens will be sold for $15 each. Watch for additional details and order forms to be sent home soon by the RWA Booster Club. Also, you may check www. brucesgreenhouses.com.

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Congratulations to Our varsity girls basketball team and Coach Jason Haltiwanger for winning SCISAs Region Tournament Championship, being the runner-up in the State Championship, and ending the season with a record of 30 wins and one loss! Carson Justice, Emily Brigman and Jaycie Johnson for being named All Region. Alex Maass for being selected as Region Player of the Year and to Coach Jason Haltiwanger for being selected as Region Coach of the Year. Jessie Stidham for being selected to All Tournament Team and to Alex Maass for being selected as the Tournament Most Valuable Player. Carson Justice for making the North/South All-Star Team and Alex Maass for making the Georgia/South Carolina All Star-Team. Mrs. Lanna McMeekin for securing a $16,000 grant for our school from the Lutz Foundation. The grant will be used to equip additional classrooms with SMART Boards and other instructional technology tools. Other Important Reminders Enrichment Fridays for Students in Grades 7-12: March 2, March 16, and March 23 School Holidays: Friday, March 9 and Monday, March 12 PTO Cookie Dough Sale Kick-off Date: March 13 Report Cards Issued: Thursday, March 14 (Last day of third grading period is March 8) Stanford Testing for Grades 2-7: March 19-23 AUCTION: Saturday, March 24, beginning @ 6:00 P. M. Individual and Group Pictures: March 30 School/Spring Holidays: Monday-Friday, April 2-6 AND Monday, April 9 Dont Forget Payment Schedule for the Washington, DC Trip for grades 6-8 (October 29-November 2, 2012) and the Charleston Trip for Students in Grades 5-8 (May 7, 2012) Charleston Trip Payment Dates

Washington, DC Trip Payment Schedule First Payment: February 22, 2012 $ 87.50/per person Second Payment: March 22, 2012 $ 87.50/per person Third Payment: April 23, 2012 $ 87.50/per person Fourth Payment: May 22, 2012 $ 87.50/per person Fifth Payment: June 22, 2012 $ 87.50/per person Sixth Payment: July 23, 2012 $ 87.50/per person Seventh Payment:August 22, 2012 $ 87.50/per person Eighth Payment: September 24, 2012 $ 87.50/ per person $700.00 Plus deposit $ 50.00 Total price per person $750.00

Richard Winn Academy Auction Saturday, March 24th 6:00 PM Old Armory ~~ Grand Prize ~~ Wild, Wild West Adventure Includes Round Trip Airfare for 2 PLUS $500 cash
Great Raffle & Sponsor Prizes from Nichols Store Great gifts for the Outdoor Enthusiast as well as all the Pretty Ladies
Oyster Roast at The Cabin on Lake Monticello Oyster Roast for 15 couples The Ballantyne Resort spa package or round of golf iPhone 4s, iPad, and Kindle Fire Orthodontic Treatment Packages Rascal Flatts concert tickets Quail Hunt for 3 Youth Hunting Package with 20 Gauge Summer vacation in Lake Champlain, VT 15 gallon Moultrie Deer Feeder + corn NYC trip for 4 and $500 cash 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 Beautiful Artwork Large Stainless Steel Oyster/Seafood Steamer Turkey Hunting Package Larry Walker hand made bone handled knives Yeti Cooler Steiner Predator Binoculars 2 Culinary Passes to Lets Cook Glamorous Jewelry Mother/Daughter Tea for 20 moms and their daughters Argentina Dove Hunt for 4: 4d/3nights

Amount Amount Amount 5th Graders 6th-8th Graders Adults February 21st $19.00 $19.00 $20.00 March 13th $18.00 $19.00 $20.00 April 17th $18.00 $19.00 $20.00 Total $55.00 $57.00 $60.00 Please note that all payments must be received by April 17th in order for the checks to be mailed to Fort Sumter and the Hunley in a timely manner.

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Sugarland Concert Tickets Grove Park Inn Getaway Tickets to local attractions: zoos, waterparks, amusement parks, etc.

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

ADMISSION TICKETS
Available NOW!
General Admission
Early Bird Single: $35 Couple:$50 At the door Single: $40 Couple: $60 Seating is limited and available on a first come first serve basis.

Lawn Maintenance
RWA is accepting proposals for lawn maintenance and grounds upkeep. If interested in quoting a price for services, please contact Mr. Kenny Atkerson by Wednesday, March 14 for details. Final proposals are due by the end of the school day on Thursday, March 15. Mr. Atkerson may be reached at 803-635-5494 or by e-mail at football@richardwinn.org

Talon Tickets (gold ticket holders)

Entry for two: $100 Guaranteed seating and additional door prize entry

See a 2012 auction committee member or call (920-5969 or 718-2702) today for tickets
Lori Waldrep Amy & David Stuck Marion Coleman Kerri Martin Lori Simpson Kathryn Warren Melanie Robertson Lou Anne Atkerson Ashley Wilson Gina Pendergrass Frances Porter Wayne Steele Tweedie Mills Wendy Robinson Laura Bost Jeff Spires

Sponsored by Ben Arnold Beverage Company Must be 21 to attend.