Dear Parents, 

Welcome to the 2012-2013 School Year.  This year promises to be full of new and exciting as well as challenging learning experiences.  We as educators and parents owe it to our children to provide the best education for our children in order to help them be successful in our ever changing world.

We know that each new school year presents opportunities and challenges as we work at providing a quality education for all our students.  We also know we have the potential and we are dedicated to this purpose for the overall benefit of our children.  So, I ask you to please make a concerted effort to work with us to make Rafting Creek one of the best schools in the Sumter District even the United States of America.

Our theme for this school year is, All aboard the”A” Express!  We want and expect each student to be on this Journey to Excellence.  I can assure you that our entire faculty and staff are in support of this theme to encourage our students to go above and beyond average standards.  We hope you as parents/guardians will get on board and join us on the Journey to Excellence to help each student reach destination “A”.  

Moving forward, please see to it that your child completes all homework assignments, report to school as scheduled and on time.  Please also, refer to the Parent/Student Handbook for school rules and regulations as well as general information.   In addition, check your child’s back packs/book bags for school letters and information.  I further encourage you to work with teachers in scheduling and attending parent/teacher conferences and monitoring your child’s classroom behavior to ensure their focus is on the task at hand and learning.

So again, welcome to the “Creek”.  If at any time you should have questions, or concerns in regards to the school, please contact us for assistance.

Ida Barboza, Principal 

Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day