Dr. Rose H. Wilder Elementary

📢 ATTENTION, CLARENDON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FAMILIES! Please mark your calendars! Friday, August 21, 2026, will be an early dismissal day for all CCSD students. Families, please plan accordingly and make arrangements for your student’s early dismissal. For a complete list of scheduled early dismissal days throughout the 2026-27 school year, please review the district calendar. Thank you for your continued cooperation and support! 🖤💛💙🩶

This form is for parents to opt out of having a computer/device sent home with their child in the case of an eLearning day. If a form is not on file, a device will be sent home with the student.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Please be reminded that Friday, August 21st will be an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 11:00 AM.

Please make the necessary arrangements for your child to be picked up or met at their bus stop on time.

Thank you for your cooperation and support!


Estimados padres y tutores:

Le recordamos que el viernes 21 de agosto habrá salida temprana. Los estudiantes saldrán a las 11:00 AM.

Por favor, tome las medidas necesarias para que recojan a su hijo(a) o lo esperen en la parada del autobús a tiempo.

¡Gracias por su cooperación y apoyo!

Join the TCA Tigers Youth Football Family! 🏈🐯

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The TCA Tigers Youth Football program is looking for boys and girls ages 7–12 who are eager to play, grow as athletes, and have fun!

Program Highlights:

Ages: 7–12 (Boys & Girls)

Focus: Fundamental football skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership—building champions on and off the field.

Whether your child is a first-time player or has played before, we welcome all skill levels to join the jungle!

📲 Sign up today to reserve your spot! For registration details and more information, please contact us at 803-410-1469.

Make a Difference in the Life of a ClarendonCSD Student Today! Clarendon County School District is proud to serve as a host site for the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program. Adults ages 55 and older have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by serving as mentors, tutors, and positive role models for students in our schools. Foster Grandparents currently serve at: • Manning Early Childhood Center • Manning Elementary School • Rose Wilder Elementary School • Walker-Gamble Elementary School If you’re looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community while enriching the lives of children, this opportunity may be for you. For eligibility requirements and additional information, please contact Brenda Jenkins-Green at (839) 356-0276 or bgreen@savechildren.org.

Subject / Headline: Teacher Office Hours for Student Support at Dr. Rose H. Wilder Elementary

Dear Parents and Guardians,

At Dr. Rose H. Wilder Elementary, we are committed to supporting your child’s learning every step of the way. To ensure our students receive any extra help or guidance they need, our teachers are offering dedicated Office Hours for Student Support.

📌 Details:

Purpose: Individual or small-group academic support, answering questions, and discussing student progress.

Schedule: Please see the attached image for specific grade-level and teacher office hour times.

If you have any questions or need to coordinate a specific time with your child’s teacher, please feel free to reach out directly via school email or through our school app.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support!

Warm regards,

Dr. Rose H. Wilder Elementary School Team

📚 ATTENDANCE MATTERS IN CCSD! ⏰ Every day counts, and every minute of instruction matters! Getting students to school every day and on time is essential to academic success. When students arrive late, they lose valuable seat time, instructional time, and opportunities to learn and engage with their teachers and classmates. Don’t Be Tardy! Be present. Be on time. Be ready to learn. Parents and guardians, we need your partnership in establishing strong attendance habits. Together, we can ensure our students receive every opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. 🖤💛💙🩶 CCSD: Every Student. Every Day. Every Minute Matters.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Fall Picture Day originally scheduled for today has been moved to tomorrow, Thursday, August 13, 2026.

Everything else regarding order forms and picture packages remains the same. Thank you so much for your understanding and flexibility as we adjust our schedule!

Best regards,

Dr. Rose H. Wilder Elementary

Estimados padres y tutores:

Debido a circunstancias imprevistas, nuestro Día de Fotos de Otoño, originalmente programado para hoy, se ha trasladado para mañana, jueves 13 de agosto de 2026.

Todo lo demás con respecto a los formularios de pedido y los paquetes de fotos se mantiene igual. ¡Muchas gracias por su comprensión y flexibilidad mientras ajustamos nuestro horario!

Atentamente,

Dr. Rose H. Wilder Elementary

📚 ATTENDANCE MATTERS IN CCSD! ⏰ Every day counts, and every minute of instruction matters! Getting students to school every day and on time is essential to academic success. When students arrive late, they lose valuable seat time, instructional time, and opportunities to learn and engage with their teachers and classmates. Don’t Be Tardy! Be present. Be on time. Be ready to learn. Parents and guardians, we need your partnership in establishing strong attendance habits. Together, we can ensure our students receive every opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. 💙💛 CCSD: Every Student. Every Day. Every Minute Matters.

🚌 Important Transportation Reminder!

Dear Parents & Guardians,

To ensure all our students get home safely and smoothly, please call the main office before 1:30 PM if you need to change your child’s mode of transportation for the day.

Due to the high volume of activity in the front office during afternoon dismissal, receiving changes before 1:30 PM gives our staff enough time to notify teachers and students properly.

Thank you so much for your cooperation and support! 😊

📸 Fall Picture Day is Coming!

Don't forget—Fall Picture Day for Dr. Rose H. Wilder Elementary is on Wednesday, August 12th!

Dress your best and bring your brightest smiles! Pre-order details and order forms will be sent home with students soon.

We can't wait to see everyone shining!

🚨 Still having trouble getting into Rooms? Don’t worry-we’re here to help! 📱 Before you can access Rooms, you’ll need to download the Clarendon County School District app. Once it’s installed, simply follow the steps in the graphic to get connected with your student's school. ✨ Before you get started, make sure you: 📲 Download the Clarendon County School District app 📧 Sign in using the same email address or phone number you provided to your student's school 📝 Verify your contact information in PowerSchool is up to date 🔔 Turn ON app notifications so you never miss messages from teachers, important school announcements, event reminders, or emergency alerts! 💬 Need a little extra help? Contact your student(s) school, and they’ll be happy to assist you. Your connection matters! Staying connected through Rooms helps you stay informed, involved, and up to date on everything happening at your student(s) school. 🖤💛💙🩶

📣 Stay Connected with our Clarendon CSD App! 📱💙 Don’t miss important school updates! Make sure you’re signed up for Rooms, our primary communication platform for school and classroom announcements. ✔️ If you’re having trouble accessing Rooms, please verify that your email address and phone number in PowerSchool are current and accurate. Your contact information must match what’s on file to receive messages and invitations. 📚 Staying connected means you’ll receive important reminders, school news, event information, and updates throughout the school year. Thank you for partnering with us to support your student’s success. We look forward to staying connected with you! 🖤💛💙🩶 #ClarendonCSD #StayConnected #UnifiedAsOne #ParentsPartneringForSuccess

💻Protecting our students begins with informed families.🚨 Clarendon County School District invites all parents and guardians to join us for an important virtual session on Gavin’s Law and Erin’s Law. This informative presentation, hosted by the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Education Office, will provide practical strategies to help families recognize online threats, promote digital safety, and better protect children both at school and at home. 📅 Thursday, August 6, 2026 🕕 6:00 PM 💻 Via Zoom The Zoom link will be sent to parent/guardian email addresses. We encourage every parent and guardian to take advantage of this valuable opportunity to learn how we can work together to keep our children safe in today’s digital world. Your participation makes a difference. #CCSDUnifiedAsOne #StudentSafety #DigitalSafety #FamilyEngagement

📢 Reminder for Our 4K & 5K Families
As we prepare to welcome our youngest learners, this is a reminder that all 4K and 5K students will begin the school year on a staggered start schedule during the week of August 3, 2026.

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) approved a waiver allowing school districts to implement a staggered start for eligible 4K and 5K students. This provides teachers with dedicated time to administer the required beginning-of-year assessments and ensure every child has a smooth and successful start to school.

❗️Please remember:
• Your child should attend school only on the one day and time they were assigned during the week of August 3.
• Your child's teacher or school administrator should have already contacted you with your assigned attendance date and time.
• Beginning Monday, August 10, 2026, all 4K and 5K students will attend school daily following their regular schedule.

If you have any questions about your child's assigned day or time, please contact your child's school.

To view the SCDE-approved waiver, visit: https://aptg.co/2ypjr9

We can't wait to welcome our youngest learners for an exciting school year in Clarendon County School District!

🚌 Back to School Bus Safety Reminder! 🚌 As we begin the new school year, we want to remind all CCSD families of the rules that govern every school bus in the Clarendon County School District. These expectations are in place to help ensure a safe, respectful, and positive ride for every student and our dedicated bus drivers. Please take a few moments to review these bus rules with your child before the first day of school. Working together, we can create an environment where every student arrives at school safely and ready to learn. 📱 Cell Phone Reminder: Students may use cell phones while riding the bus; however, phone calls are not permitted, and audio must remain at a low volume to avoid disrupting the driver or other students. Upon arriving on campus, all cell phones must be powered off and placed in the campus cell phone storage box until the end of the school day. Thank you for partnering with us to make student safety our top priority. Here’s to a safe, successful, and amazing school year! 💙💛 Safe Rides. Respectful Behavior. Success Together. #ClarendonCSD #UnifiedAsOne #BusSafety #BackToSchool #StudentSafety #CCSDStrong

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Please be reminded that MAP Testing will take place next week from Monday through Wednesday.

To help your child do their absolute best, please ensure they get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time each day. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child's education!

Best regards,
Dr. Rose H. Wilder Elementary

📚 Attendance Matters… Every Scholar, Every Day! 🍎 At Clarendon County School District, we know that showing up is the first step toward success. Every day in the classroom is an opportunity for our scholars to learn, grow, and achieve. Parents and guardians, please take a moment to review our 2026-2027 Attendance Guidelines to better understand excused and unexcused absences, attendance requirements, parent note limits, and how attendance impacts student success. ✅ Remember: 🍎 Students are required to attend at least 170 of the 180 school days. 📝 Parent notes must be submitted within 3 days of a student’s return to school. 📅 Family vacations and appointments should be scheduled during school breaks whenever possible. 🎓 Good attendance leads to stronger academic performance, meaningful relationships, and greater opportunities for success. Together, let’s make attendance a priority and ensure Every Scholar. Every Day. #AttendanceMatters #EveryScholarEveryDay #UnifiedAsOne #CCSDExcellence #ClarendonCSD #AttendTodayAchieveTomorrow