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Richland School District 2 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, handicap or disability in admission to access to treatment in or employmentin its programs and activities. Inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies should be made to: Director of Human Resources, 6831 Brookfield Rd, Columbia, SC, 29206, 738-3284.

Celebrations, Connections, & Challenges

by Dr. Lyn MuellerLast night I carried out my recyclables and my trash. It was dark and hard to see. As always, Itried to make sure to separate everything before I went out but that doesn’t always happen.During the process, I have a tendency to talk to myself and give myself directions . . . “O.K. Card-board goes in this bin. Cereal boxes and tag board goes in this one because Richland County does-n’t take it but I can carry that to the Blythewood Recycling Center. Cans and plastic bottles go inthis one; but only if they’re no. 1 or no. 2; otherwise, they go in a different container. RichlandCounty doesn’t do glass either but I can separate the clear from the green and brown glass when

I get up there. Wait. . There’s a fip top on that can. Pull that off and put it in your pocket to go to CFI. Don’tforget that it’s in your pocket. Hmm, somebody put cans in the bin with tops still on them. Don’t they knowbetter? Don’t worry about which one is a Coke point and which one is not right now, just pull them all off and takethem all inside. I wonder if I remembered to cut out the Box Top for Education label before my husband threwaway the wrapper from the package of toilet paper? Agghhh! Even taking the trash out is getting complicated.”

Does that sound familiar? The other day one of our grandparents said to me, “I wasn’t sure what ya’ll collectedso I just brought it all.” What a great idea! Allow us to simplify recycling just a little bit for you. Have one jar,box, or baggie with everything that CFI collects in it, bring it to school when it’s full, drop it off, and we’ll sepa-rate everything for you. If you’re not sure, put it in there anyway. We’ll see that it gets recycled if possible orthrown away if not. We can’t help with glass versus plastic or cardboard versus tag board but we can make bring-

ing those things that you collect for CFI easy for you. Thanks for taking the time to collect them!We Collect. . .Box Tops for Education

Flip tops from cansGrocery bags for Harvest Hope

Bottle caps from Coke products with Coke pointsAll other bottle caps for cancer treatments

THOUGHT For The WEEK:The World is Our Classroom

NOTES & REMINDERS

Oct. 14 Curriculum Night 6:30 until 7:30 PMOct. 21 Fall Pictures (info to come)Oct. 22 Teacher In-serviceOct. 29 Fall Festival starts at 1:15Oct. 29 4th & 5th grade overnight lock-in (info to come)Nov. 13 CFI Yard Sale

CENTER CONNECTIONSCenter for Inquiry Volume 15 Issue 8

www. richland2/cfi.org October 8, 2010



MENU for THIS WEEK:

Mon: Taco Pie w/Spanish RiceTues: BBQ SandwichWed: Chicken Stir-Fry w/”not” Fried Rice & EggrollThurs: Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce & BreadsticksFri: Dunker Duos—Chicken Fries & Cheese-filled Breadsticks

*Please note that the menu for CFI’s lunches are selections from the middle school lunch menu.Only one of the two entrées is listed above. We are working to Sodexo to publish a CFI menu onthe district website or for our distribution that is accurate for your to use at home. Thank youfor being patient as we try to work out the details.

Notes from Health ScreeningWe appreciate all of the volunteers who helped us with Health Screeningthis week. Two notes to pass along: Many of the students remembered thelast time that the district nurses came to CFI and were afraid that theywere getting flu shots so they weren’t real anxious to step up to have their

eyes examined or their hearing tested. Also, one kindergartener after lis-tening to the morning announcements proudly proclaimed that beginning at8:30 we were all to be sure to “help screaming“. So, thanks to everyonewho helped with screaming!

Mark Your Calendar for CFI’s Fall Yard SaleLast spring CFI’s family yard sale was such a success that many families have asked us to hold

a fall and a spring yard sale. It’s simple. You bring your stuff and CFI supplies the tables andchairs. Reserve a table for a $20 donation to the Annual Fund and then you keep the proceeds!

The Yard Sale will take place on Sat. Nov. 13th from 7:30 AM until 11:00 AM in the parkinglot in front of the school with set-up beginning at 6:30 AM. We’ll bring out the tables at 6:30

and keep the parking lot open until 7:30 so that you can pull up your car or truck near your table.You’ll have plenty of space around your table for larger items that you wish toplace directly on the ground. While you are welcome to sell baked goods, werequest that you not sell beverages. The CFI Annual Fund table will sell bottledwater, coffee, and hot chocolate.

At our Yard Sale last spring, we raised $440 for our Annual Fund and eve-ryone who purchased a table came away with a profit! We also had a lot of fun.



CFI and BEYOND. . .

For additional information about happenings in the

Northeast area be sure to watch R2TV.

CONSERVATION STATION WORKSHOP

Friday, October 22, 3:30-4:30 pmWildlife: Animal Spoor What is "spoor" and what does it tell us about local wildlife? Make-and-take craft included. $2 per child; recommended for children ages 6-12. Space is limited; registerin advance. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 803-459-3212, e-mail [email protected], or visit our website at www.carolinachildrensgarden.org.

CAROLINA CHILDREN'S GARDEN WORKSHOP

Saturday, October 23, 9-11 amGarden Chemistry Quick! What does pH mean? Explore the concept of pH with a fun chemistryexperiment and discover what pH has to do with gardening. $2 per child; recommended for chil-dren ages 6-12. Space is limited; register in advance. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Call 803-459-3212, e-mail [email protected], or visit our website atwww.carolinachildrensgarden.org

View the full fall schedule at www.carolinachildrensgarden.org and find details about scheduling aspecial program for your class or small group. Please read the information in the "About" sectioncarefully before attending a program.



Trick or Trunk!!!Mark your calendar! On Sunday, Oct. 24, from 4 - 6 p.m., Richland Northeast High School willhost its annual TRICK OR TRUNK festival. Come dressed in your favorite costume and get treatsfrom the trunks of cars decorated in Disney movie themes. THIS PART IS FREE!

A festival will have bounce houses, mask painting, a cupcake walk, carnival games, carriage rides,

cotton candy and more! Tickets will be needed to participate in each of these activities. The costof each ticket is two canned goods. Bring plenty of canned goods and plan to spend the afternoonwith us! All canned goods will go to God's Storehouse to help our community! Questions? CallJanet Bush at 699-2800 ext 79812 or email: [email protected]

'Beauty and the Beast' Oct. 14-17*The Palmetto Center for the Arts Theatre Department will kick off its 2010 - 11 season with theDisney musical "Beauty and the Beast." Performances will take place on October 14 - 16 at 7:30p.m. and on October 17 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students (school ID required) and $7 foradults. Tickets are also available online at www.districtauditorium.org and the door.

Sunday’s matinee will be followed by Mrs. Potts’ Tea Party in the Richland Northeast High School

Science Atrium. The event will include pastries and desserts and, of course, tea; attendees will beable to have their picture made with the cast. Tickets for the Tea Party are $15 each and includeadmission to the show as well as to the tea party.For information, contact Donna Wilson 699.2800 ext. 79833. PCA is one of Richland NortheastHigh School's four magnet programs and focuses on professional-level training in the arts.*Events will be held at the District Auditorium on the campus of Richland Northeast High Schoolat 7500 Brookfield Road.



Adult Education Classes Now Enrolling The Adult Education Program of Richland School District Two is enrolling for Fall2010. Interested residents need to register for classes at the W. R. Rogers Adult,Continuing, and Technology Education Center, 750 Old Clemson Road. For moreinformation, call (803) 736-8787, ext.317 or visit the center’s Web site: http://

www2.richland2.org/tech/RogersCenter/

Classes offered this session:

Classes to complete High School diploma requirementsStudents may take classes to complete their high school diploma requirements8:30-10:30 a.m., 10:35 a.m. -12:35 p.m. or 1:30-3:30 p.m. Monday throughThursday and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday.

GED Test Preparation

This course prepares students to take the GED test. Students 17 years of ageand older that have earned 16 credits towards a high school diploma may com-plete their diploma requirements. Classes meet Monday – Thursday from 8:30 -10:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Thurs-day. The course fee is $50 for 10 weeks/ $65 for 15 weeks.

Adult Basic Education Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:35 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.

WorkKeys Career Readiness

This course evaluates and prepares students for jobs that use Workkeys assess-ment for employment. Classes meet on Thursdays, 10:35 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. orWednesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. There is no charge for this course.

English as a Second LanguageClasses are for non-English speaking adults and meets Tuesdays and Thursdaysfrom 6-8 p.m.

Introduction to Computers

The beginner course is the perfect starting point with a personal computer. Learnbasic computer skills such as how to use a mouse to navigate around the desk-top. The class allows plenty of practice time to build confidence. Classes willmeet Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:20 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Nov. 3 - Dec. 26. Thecost is $75 and $40 for seniors 60 years of age and over. Class size is limited to10 people.

Introduction to Computers II This class is for persons who have completed the Introduction to Computer Classand would like to further their training. It will address special concerns and buildconfidence and skills. To enroll, applicants must have completed Introduction toComputers. Classes will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-3 p.m., Nov. 4- Dec. 9.The cost is $75 and $40 for seniors 60 years of age and over. Class size is limitedto 10 people.



Richland County Sheriff’s Department“The mission of the Richland County Sheriff's Department is to

improve the quality of life for all citizens by maintaining a high

standard of professional accountability and reducing the fear of crime.

As your Sheriff, my primary objective is to include, not exclude, all citizens in creating

safer communities. We have enjoyed success in achieving this goal, simply because of the

willingness of the community to be involved and the proactive community policing pro-

grams the Department has. Education, awareness, and aggressive enforcement of the law

all represent the cornerstone of the Sheriff’s Department’s mission. With your continued

help, we will maintain our ultimate objective of “Building Unity in the Community. This

is why I am asking for your help.

October is National Crime Prevention Month -- We need citizens of all ages to become

educated, become more aware, and become more involved in preventing crime and cap-

turing criminals. The Sheriff’s Department has FREE tools, tips, and services that can

help you reduce your chances of becoming a victim. In communities across the nation,

individuals, neighborhoods, and organizations will be celebrating crime prevention all

month long. If you or your neighborhood hasn’t been actively involved with crime pre-

vention, now is the time to get started. However, if you have initiated those efforts, I

would like to congratulate you on taking the first step. Now it is time to show your stuff

and attract new partners in this fight against crime. We want to send the message to the

criminals that we are united and will not tolerate crime in our neighborhoods.

National Crime Prevention Month is a reminder that it is never too late to get in-

volved. The more involved you are the safer our communities will be. At a bare mini-

mum be a nosey neighbor 365 days a year. At a maximum report all suspicious activity,

start a crime watch, and be a community leader in fighting crime. Please contact the

Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Community Action Team to receive FREE

crime prevention tips and training classes that can be held for businesses or community

groups. Please contact us to receive FREE services at 803-576-3118 or go to

www.rcsd.net .

Whatever manner you choose to get involved in crime prevention, always remember thatwhat you’re doing helps keep your neighborhood safe. After all, crime prevention is eve-

ryone’s business!”

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