Rudolph Gordon School's Weekly Parent Communication
Rudolph Gordon School's Weekly Parent Communication
Good afternoon, Gator families,
We are heading into another important week at Rudolph Gordon, and we appreciate your continued partnership as we support our students through a busy and meaningful time of the school year.
Our students in grades 3–8 will continue with SC READY testing this week. Math testing will take place on Tuesday, May 5 for all students in grades 3–8, with Day 2 of Math testing on Wednesday, May 6 for our elementary students (grades 3–5). Our students have worked hard all year and are prepared. Thank you for helping set them up for success by ensuring they are well-rested, on time, and ready to do their best each day.
Wednesday, May 6 will include a few special opportunities for students:
Elementary students may purchase Houni’s during lunch for $3
Middle school students may purchase TCBY during lunch for $4 (toppings are an additional $0.50 each)
We will also celebrate School Nurses Day on May 7. We are incredibly grateful for our nurses and the care they provide to our students each and every day.
On Friday, May 8, our PTA will host a Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast. We are thankful for the many individuals who give their time to support our school. Your impact is felt across our entire community.
Finally, a reminder that all library books are due on Friday, May 8. Please take a few moments to check at home and return any outstanding books.
Thank you for your continued support of Rudolph Gordon School!
Have a great weekend!
Your Principal,
Meredith Welch
May
5: SC Ready Math test 3rd-8th grades
6: SC Ready Math Day 2 for 3rd-5th grades
7: Houni's during lunch for Elementary School students ($3).
7: TCBY during lunch for Middle School students ($4, toppings are an extra $.50 each).
7: Nurses Day
8: PTA Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
8: Library Books Due
11: Athletic Banquet 6-8pm
12: Engineering Essentials Final Exam 8th grade
12: Orchestra/Chorus Concert 6:00pm
13: SIC Meeting 8am
13: Art Exam 8th grade
13: English I Exam 8th grade
13: Kindergarten/1st grade chromebook collection
14: 2nd/5th grade chromebook collection
14: Orchestra & Chorus Exam 8th grade
14: Senior Walks
14: Yearbook distribution
14: 6th grade band concert 5:30pm
14: 7th grade band concert 6:15pm
14: 8th grade band concert 7pm
15: 3th/4th Chromebook collection
15: 5th grade day
15: 7th grade gator games
15: Geometry Exam 8th grade
18: 8th/7th grade chromebook collection
18: 6th grade gator games
19: 1st grade awards in classrooms 8:15&9:30am
19: 6th grade chromebook collections
19: 8th grade gator games
19: 8th grade awards 6pm
20-22 Half Days K-5th dismiss at 11:45am; 6th-8th dismiss at 12:00pm
20: Kindergarten Awards 8:15am
20: 2nd grade awards: 9:30am
20: 3rd grade awards 10:30am
21: 4th grade awards 8:15am
21: 5th grade awards 9:30am
22: Last day of school
22: 6th grade awards 8:15am
22: 7th grade awards 9:30am
CTE Innovation Center at Roper Mountain Summer Camps
The CTE Innovation Center is hosting summer camps for rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students. Students will explore career pathways through hands-on rotations in Aerospace Technologies, Networking/Cybersecurity, Renewable Energy Technology, Automotive Research, and Automation and Robotics— each led by current CTE students. Camps run from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on the following dates: June 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 23, 24, 25, 30 and July 1.
Camp Fee: $35 (includes a T-shirt and lunch)
Greenville County Schools is offering parent academy sessions on the following sessions and dates. Registration is free.
📅 De-escalation and Restoration Practices
Friday, May 15, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
📅 Navigating Special Education
Monday, June 1, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
We are excited to celebrate our students' hard work, growth, and accomplishments during our upcoming Awards Days! Families are warmly invited to join us as we recognize the achievements of our Gators across all grade levels. Invitations for students receiving awards will be sent home the week of May 12.
Awards Day Schedule:
May 19: 1st Grade & 8th Grade
May 20: K5, 2nd Grade, & 3rd Grade
May 21: 4th Grade & 5th Grade
May 22: 6th Grade & 7th Grade
Mark your calendars! Join us for Meet Your Teacher Night-an opportunity to visit your classroom, meet your teacher, and get ready for a great start.
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Last Names A–M: 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Last Names N–Z: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Please complete the following link to approve the budget and board slate for 2026-2027. Thank you!