Rudolph Gordon School's Weekly Parent Communication
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Week of April 7, 2026
Week of April 7, 2026
Dear Gator Families,
As we head into next week, I want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate our incredible assistant principals in honor of National Assistant Principal Week. At Rudolph Gordon School, we are fortunate to have a team of assistant principals who lead with dedication, care, and a strong commitment to our students, staff, and families. Their work often happens behind the scenes—supporting instruction, building relationships, problem-solving, and ensuring our school runs smoothly each day. I am truly grateful for the impact they have on our school community and for the many ways they make RGS a better place for everyone.
This is a great opportunity to join me in thanking them for all they do!
As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, April 6th. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday, April 7th ready for a great week of learning.
Thank you for your continued support of Rudolph Gordon School. I hope you all enjoy a wonderful long weekend with your families!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Your Principal,
Meredith Welch
Upcoming Dates in April:
6-10: Assistant Principal Week
6: Student/Teacher Holiday
7: 1st grade MAP testing reading
7: Special Olympics
8-11: 8th grade performing arts field trip
8: SIC meeting 8am
8: 1st grade MAP testing math
10: Run Club (7 a.m. on the Middle School track).
10: 2nd grade Thank You program
2026 Calendar of Events
2026 Calendar of Events
April
1: Math Benchmark 2nd-8th grade
1: Parapro Appreciation Day
2: Houni's during lunch for Elementary School students ($3).
2: Science Benchmark 4th & 6th grade
3: Run Club (7 a.m. on the Middle School track)
4: School Librarian Day
6-10: Assistant Principal Week
6: Student/Teacher Holiday
7: 1st grade MAP testing reading
7: Special Olympics
8-11: 8th grade performing arts field trip
8: SIC meeting 8am
8: 1st grade MAP testing math
10: Run Club (7 a.m. on the Middle School track).
10: 2nd grade Thank You program
13-17: Teacher Appreciation Week
14: TCBY during lunch for Middle School students ($4, toppings are an extra $.50 each).
14: Beta Club Meeting 2:45-3:45
16: K5 Orientation 6:00-6:30pm
17: Run Club (7 a.m. on the Middle School track).
17: 1st grade field trip
20: 5th grade instrument night 4:30-7:30pm
21: SC Ready Reading Test 3rd-8th grade
22: Administrative Professional Day
22: SC Ready Reading Day 2 3rd-5th grade
24: Run Club (7 a.m. on the Middle School track).
24: Gatorama (4-8 p.m.).
27: PTA General Assembly meeting
27: Elementary Spring Concert 6:00pm
29: SC Ready Writing test 3rd-8th
May
1: Principal’s Day
1: SC Ready Science test 4th & 6th grades
1: Last day to check out books
2: MS Performing Arts field trip
2: School Lunch Hero Day
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
Welcome Registered Rising K5 Students!
Welcome Registered Rising K5 Students!
Rudolph Gordon kindergarten teachers and administrators look forward to welcoming our rising K5 students for orientation on April 16 at 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Students need to be registered for school prior to attending.
For registration questions, please contact Sara Taylor, elementary registrar, at sartaylor@greenville.k12.sc.us or 864-452-0200.
8th Grade Dance Announcement
8th Grade Dance Announcement
Celebrate your time at Rudolph Gordon School at this year's 8th grade dance! This is always a fun and memorable night as students wrap up their middle school journey.
Date: May 15, 2026
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Location: The Younts Center
Tickets must be purchased through MySchoolBucks by April 17. Please be sure to secure your spot before the deadline—no late purchases will be accepted.
Join the Greenville Drive, in partnership with Prisma Health & Greenville County Schools, on Tuesday April 28th for the 11th annual Health Careers Night celebration at Fluor Field – a night to spotlight the importance of Health Care in our region, and inspire and grow our community’s next generation health care workforce. Tens of thousands of students have participated in this annual tradition at Fluor Field and we hope you make plans to join us as this year’s event will be jam packed with impactful hands-on learning experiences, academic resources, meaningful networking opportunities, and much more.
As always, all K-12 students will receive a COMPLIMENTARY ticket to Health Careers Night. Visit greenvilledrive.com/healthcareersnight for more event information and to secure your tickets today
🏫 PTA Board Nominations: Please fill out this form and let us know what positions you are interested in. If you have any questions about the position(s) and what they entail, please don't hesitate to ask. Email us at nomination@rgspta.org or communications@rgspta.org. The final slate of nominations will be voted on during our last Spring PTA General Assembly meeting late in the spring semester. Volunteer to serve on the PTA Board!
🏫 Serve on the Nominating Committee: If you are interested in a short commitment, in a small group setting, helping to usher in the next RGS PTA board for the 2026-2027 term – please consider joining our nominating committee. The committee will form once there are at least seven individuals, with the purpose of announcing open RGS PTA board positions, collecting nominations, providing information to candidates, and helping create a ballot for a fair PTA election. If you are interested in serving on the nominating committee or would like more information, please fill out this form.
🎪 Gatorama Updates: Gatorama will be here before we know it! We are currently seeking sponsors for the event. If you, someone you know, or a local business you love is interested in sponsoring Gatorama, please share this information with them! If you have any questions, please contact the Gatorama Chair, Stephanie Fox, or the Business Partner Chair, Nicole Kotsch.
🎪 Gatorama Sponsorship Levels:
PLATINUM PARTNER: $1000 (Presenting Event Sponsor).
GOLD PARTNER: $500 (Ride Sponsor).
SILVER PARTNER: $250 (Activity Sponsor).
BRONZE PARTNER: $150 (Silent Auction Sponsor).🎪 Gatorama Silent Auction: Each classroom is responsible for providing a basket for the Silent Auction. Basket themes have been assigned to each class. Room parents must turn in basket items to the Gatorama Chair by Wednesday, April 1. View classroom basket themes.
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