Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School

ARCA Virtual Art Show 2021 from Ashley River Creative Arts

We are so proud of our amazing Unicorn artists and all of their hard work this year! Click on this link to enjoy the ARCA Virtual Art Show! There is a show for K-5, then if you scroll down you will see links for each individual grade level. Thank you so much for your support of Artsonia!
https://www.artsonia.com/artshow/13091/11997
Please let us know if you have any questions 😄🎨🦄
Mrs. Bergen and Mrs. O'Keefe
ARCA Virtual Art Show 2021 from Ashley River Creative Arts
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ARCA Virtual Art Show 2021 from Ashley River Creative Arts
Check out this art show of student artwork posted to Artsonia from Ashley River Creative Arts.

ARCA Virtual Art Show 2021 from Ashley River Creative Arts Check out this art show of student artwork posted to Artsonia from Ashley River Creative Arts.

Friday was a fun-packed final day of our Arts Extravaganza! Darryl and Angela Stoneworth of DNA Baskets taught our students the history and craft of Lowcountry sweetgrass baskets. Kindergarten held their Under the Sea parade, reversing the usual parade route by having parents drive by and view the parade from their cars.

Students are enjoying a wide variety of activities and projects related to the ARCA Arts Extravaganza. The visiting artists for the first week of June are Darryl & Angela Stoneworth from DNA Baskets, a husband and wife sweetgrass basket sewing duo and contemporary local artist, painter, and Mary Edna Fraser who specializes in batik on silk with an emphasis on earth, space and deep sea who collaborates with experts in planetary science, coastal geology, and oceanography.

https://www.dnasweetgrassbaskets.com/

https://maryedna.com/

Students are enjoying a wide variety of activities and projects related to the ARCA Arts Extravaganza. The visiting artists for the first week of June are Darryl & Angela Stoneworth from DNA Baskets, a husband and wife sweetgrass basket sewing duo and contemporary local artist, painter, and Mary Edna Fraser who specializes in batik on silk with an emphasis on earth, space and deep sea who collaborates with experts in planetary science, coastal geology, and oceanography.

https://www.dnasweetgrassbaskets.com/

https://maryedna.com/

ASHLEY RIVER CREATIVE ARTS ELEMENTARY STUDENTS: Order Your School Supply Kit Now!

Hey Parents,

I know it's hard to think about school supply shopping right now. That's why I am so excited to announce our continued partnership with 1st Day School Supplies!

This year, 1st Day School Supplies is going to help parents and teachers get the exact supplies needed for next school year without the headache of shopping at WalMart, Target or Staples.

I have personally found 1st Day School Supplies to be convenient, easy and hassle free! Plus, they have guaranteed competitive prices on the highest quality brands, including the germ fighting brands like Purell and Lysol. Why not check school supply shopping off your list now! ! You can make your purchase right now, get started by clicking the link below.

Please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you!

ASHLEY RIVER CREATIVE ARTS ELEMENTARY STUDENTS: Order Your School Supply Kit Now! Your pre-built school supply kit is ready to order with the exact school supplies your teacher requested. Click here to order now from 1st Day School Supplies.

Author Eric Litwin visited our school virtually today! He read from his original Pete the Cat books, as well as from his other books series, The Nuts and Groovy Joe. He also played guitar and sang for us!

Upcoming lunch menu changes:

Friday, May 21: Grab & Go snack packs will replace PB&J lunch kits as the cold lunch option.

Wednesday, May 26: Chicken and Texas toast will replace Chicken and Waffles as the hot lunch option.

Upcoming lunch menu changes:

Friday, May 21: Grab & Go snack packs will replace PB&J lunch kits as the cold lunch option.

Wednesday, May 26: Chicken and Texas toast will replace Chicken and Waffles as the hot lunch option.

Today our school enjoyed visiting artist, musician Charlton Singleton, who we invited as part of our ARCA Arts Extravaganza. He talked about the importance of both practice and discipline in order to get better at something whether it’s music or homework. The ARCA Arts Extravaganza is funded by an ABC Grant and the generous support of the ARCA PTA!

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and our SROs are highlighting some of our awesome educators.

Ms. Karen Elsey has been a kindergarten assistant at Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School for 27 years. She has been paired with kindergarten teacher Ms. Heidi Blanton for the past 12 years. She enjoys teaching this age and watching them get prepared for the next 12 years of school. She also can be found at the kids' sporting events after school and on weekends, cheering them on. Ms. Elsey, we appreciate you!

#TeacherAppreciationWeek Charleston County School District

We love Field Day! Ashley River spent a fabulous, fun day playing outside and participating in socially distanced activities. Many thanks to our P.E. department and all the teachers who helped make the day special.

Happy National Principal’s Day, Mrs. Conner! ✏️🍎🚌

Happy National Principal’s Day to our wonderful school leaders! We are immensely grateful for all you do each and every day in support of our students and families.

Thank you for being the best educators, mentors, leaders, and colleagues to serve alongside our children.

We appreciate and salute you today and every day for all you do!

Kindergarten treated the school to a fairy tale parade, dressed as their favorite fairy tale characters!

The School Improvement Council has released its Report to the Parents for the 2020-21 school year. You can read it to get an up-to-date look at our school.

https://www.ccsdschools.com/cms/lib/SC50000504/Centricity/ModuleInstance/1197/Report%20to%20the%20parents%2020-21.pdf

The School Improvement Council has released its Report to the Parents for the 2020-21 school year. You can read it to get an up-to-date look at our school.

https://www.ccsdschools.com/cms/lib/SC50000504/Centricity/ModuleInstance/1197/Report%20to%20the%20parents%2020-21.pdf

This morning, Sheriff Kristin Graziano and Chief Deputy Joyce Smith stopped by to visit SRO Master Deputy Beth Auer and staff at Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School. There, they had the honor of viewing this great art display that students created for Women's History Month in March. RBG, Rosa Parks, Temple Grandin, Mae Jemison, Marie Curie ... just some of the big names up there! Great work, students! #HERstory #WomensHistoryMonth Charleston County School District

[04/13/21]   Hello!

We are going to do a collaborative weaving project and need lots of fabric. Sheets, large fabric pieces and long dresses would be perfect. Any color. Even white would be great!! This project will be done by several grades so I need as much as I can get!!! Your child can leave them at the front office or bring them to my art room #418. Thank you in advance!!

Victoria O'Keefe - Art

Check out all the books at our Scholastic book fair! These books can be ordered online at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/arcae

Try the Book Fair eWallet

The Scholastic book fair starts Monday, April 12! It will be set up in the media center for students to view during their regular library time, but in keeping with CCSD’s health protocols, the fair will be socially distanced and contact free. Students will be able to view the books and fill out a wish list, but won’t be able to pick them up and browse them. This also means that purchasing books will happen a little differently. Here are some of the options for shopping the fair:

1. All our books are available online on our book fair homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/arcae. The books will be shipped to your student’s classroom. To make it easier to shop at home, I posted photos of all the bookcases.

2. You can put money into an eWallet. If you return your student’s wish list with the eWallet option checked, we will gather the books and deliver them to their classroom. More info about setting up an eWallet can be found at: https://bit.ly/3g54owa

3. We will also accept wish lists with cash or checks attached (by Friday, 4/16), but per CCSD guidelines, this is not the preferred option.

Take a look at the photos of our books! If you have any questions, please contact Lee Grayson at [email protected] Thank you for supporting the library program at ARCAE!

Try the Book Fair eWallet Easy and secure, with contactless check-out, Book Fair eWallet is a win-win!

Our E-Learning Day has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 22, from the original date of April 30. Teachers will be receiving vaccinations on this day.

Our E-Learning Day has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 22, from the original date of April 30. Teachers will be receiving vaccinations on this day.

Photos from Engaging Creative Minds's post

This week we're celebrating Unified Spirit Week in honor of Special Olympics. Today is mismatched sock day in honor of World Down Syndrome Day.

Check out the flyer to see how your student can participate throughout the week.

This week we're celebrating Unified Spirit Week in honor of Special Olympics. Today is mismatched sock day in honor of World Down Syndrome Day.

Check out the flyer to see how your student can participate throughout the week.

World Down Syndrome Day is coming up on March 21st.
People celebrate in a lot of ways but one fun and easy way is to wear your crazy socks!!

Why March 21st?

Down Syndrome is due to an extra copy of the 21st chromosome. This gives someone with DS three copies of this chromosome instead of the typical number of 2. Since there are three 21s, World Down Syndrome day is March 21st (3/21)!

Why Crazy socks?

This is for a few reasons...
When looking at a karyotype (a picture of our chromosomes, stained for viewing under a microscope), the chromosomes look like paired socks. The staining makes them look striped. Some folks even wear an extra sock to represent the extra chromosome. Another reason for wearing mismatched socks is to promote the celebration of differences. Some buddies wear the same set of mismatched socks to also point out that we are more alike than different. One last reason for the crazy socks is that they get attention. If someone notices the socks, they may ask about them and allow for a discussion about DS, differences, acceptance, and hope. Our siblings of those with DS seem to be the most into this day. They can show their love and support of their brother or sister and feel the support of others who join in with their socks. Plus, who doesn't have a pair of mismatched socks (some loads of laundry seem to lack a pair of matching ones!) so this is something in which everyone can easily participate. Heck, if you forget, you can swap a sock with a friend and bam!, you're in!

World Down Syndrome Day is coming up on March 21st.
People celebrate in a lot of ways but one fun and easy way is to wear your crazy socks!!

Why March 21st?

Down Syndrome is due to an extra copy of the 21st chromosome. This gives someone with DS three copies of this chromosome instead of the typical number of 2. Since there are three 21s, World Down Syndrome day is March 21st (3/21)!

Why Crazy socks?

This is for a few reasons...
When looking at a karyotype (a picture of our chromosomes, stained for viewing under a microscope), the chromosomes look like paired socks. The staining makes them look striped. Some folks even wear an extra sock to represent the extra chromosome. Another reason for wearing mismatched socks is to promote the celebration of differences. Some buddies wear the same set of mismatched socks to also point out that we are more alike than different. One last reason for the crazy socks is that they get attention. If someone notices the socks, they may ask about them and allow for a discussion about DS, differences, acceptance, and hope. Our siblings of those with DS seem to be the most into this day. They can show their love and support of their brother or sister and feel the support of others who join in with their socks. Plus, who doesn't have a pair of mismatched socks (some loads of laundry seem to lack a pair of matching ones!) so this is something in which everyone can easily participate. Heck, if you forget, you can swap a sock with a friend and bam!, you're in!

Ashley River Creative Arts ES loved celebrating Read Across America Day!

We are so fortunate and thankful to have Ms Williams as part of our faculty at Ashley River!

https://www.facebook.com/116447218391086/posts/3648902751812164/

Congratulations to Lisa Williams, Special Education Teacher at Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School, this week's, "Unsung Educator of the Week".

"Mrs. Williams far exceeds the role of a special needs educator. Every day, she selflessly gives her time, love, and support to meet the needs of her diverse group of learners. Mrs. Williams is extremely knowledgeable in her field, making essential accommodations and adaptions to her lessons and activities to make sure each student feels included and celebrated. She works hard daily to establish a loving yet professional rapport with her students and their families. Her students adore and trust her.

Mrs. Williams is a natural team leader. She guides her teaching team effortlessly making sure each member is provided with the necessary tools to provide a well-rounded level of care and education to her students. Mrs. Williams challenges her students and staff to reach their full potential. She collaborates well with the crucial team of outside support staff (PT, OT, SP, and other services) to ensure her students receive services to provide them with numerous opportunities to reach their goals, improve on their strengths, and exceed their potentials. As a mother of three young sons, she still manages time to do home visits for her students as well as mentor student teachers and staff furthering their education."

Remember parents, the deadline to buy your child a yearbook ad is fast approaching. It's next week! February 11th!

This is such a special memory, especially for those graduating 5th graders!

Visit jostens.com/yearbookads, login to Ashley River Creative Arts ES and purchase your child a yearbook ad!

Remember parents, the deadline to buy your child a yearbook ad is fast approaching. It's next week! February 11th!

This is such a special memory, especially for those graduating 5th graders!

Visit jostens.com/yearbookads, login to Ashley River Creative Arts ES and purchase your child a yearbook ad!

Virtual Choice Fair / Virtual Choice Fair

The deadline to register for the Virtual School Choice Fair is tomorrow (Friday) at 6pm. The event will be held this Saturday, January 30, 2021 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM on ZOOM, and you must register for each school you'd like to learn more about. Please spread the word to families who are interested in attending Ashley River.

https://www.ccsdschools.com/domain/3381

Virtual Choice Fair / Virtual Choice Fair The School Choice Virtual Fair will be held Saturday, January 30, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. online via Zoom with each CCSD magnet/charter school or program. Each school will host three virtual sessions hourly during this time frame, parents can select schools in which they have the most....

Cool School Teacher: Mrs. Tiffany Schwartz

Check out Mrs. Schwartz in her WCBD News 2 Cool School Teacher segment. We are so proud of her!

https://www.counton2.com/news/cool-school/cool-school-teacher-mrs-tiffany-schwartz/?fbclid=IwAR1GBCFOaQya1rhZGJfbY9RRi5pjMf8tKnje6AYwjU0pIFSGHKR0RI5ZuoM

Cool School Teacher: Mrs. Tiffany Schwartz Role model, tech go-to, engaging, that’s how third grade teachers at Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary describe their colleague Mrs. Tiffany Schwartz, she’s our Cool School teacher …

ARCA FUNdraiser Kickoff

ARCAE FUNdraiser Kickoff!

https://vimeo.com/477133824?fbclid=IwAR3ynd_GuINJNFjI-KAYBFwCOMcC4gtINyvM6zhyfjBv2VPC7H5XPRO9YyI

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