Dyslexia is difficult -- it's hard to deal with and even harder to overcome. As parents, we never want to see our child stumble or struggle, especially with something as fundamental as reading and writing.
We urge you to remember that these struggles are exactly why we have our Orton-Gillingham program. With hard work, patience and special care, students learn how to overcome their dyslexia. Brilliant minds like Thomas Edison, Stephen Spielberg, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Charles Schwab were all dyslexic. It's important to tackle the struggles of dyslexia with this spirit of hope and optimism.
Success is possible. In the month of October, that's what we choose to highlight: not the struggle, but the success.
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A Note From the Head of School:
"I Love to See You Play"
On Tuesday, the Radcliffe Creek Soccer team played our first official game since the Fall of 2019. We played at the Kent School. It was a great day for soccer. We were at a lovely location, the weather was cooperative, overcast with a gentle breeze, and the mood was excited, supportive, and joyful on both sides. We had amazing RCS cheerleaders!
Our RCS middle school team lined up on the field spanning sizes from just over four feet to five and a half feet tall, ages 10-14 years old. Some of our kids have been playing soccer for several years and many of our kids on our twenty-player squad had never played soccer or even been on an organized team. Yet, Coach Agee and Coach Dawson played every child. And every child tried their best and each did well in their own way. It was inspiring to see the likes of players like Keagan, Spencer, and Carl, who had a full commitment to winning the ball and fearlessly attack their opponents, some of whom appeared almost twice as tall as them and three to four years older. Yet, with such confident joy, they went in for the ball, often won it!
Watching the game made my heart sing. Girls and boys alike were motivated and resilient. If someone went around them with the ball, they tried harder the next time. They played as a team which is something that is not always easy to accomplish in the first game, never mind the first competitive game in two years. The older more seasoned players directed the newer players. They listened to each other and, when a goal was scored by the other team, they kept trying. No one cried or had a bad attitude. Despite our loss, it was a perfect game.
There is a great article in the HuffPost by Rachel Macy Stafford entitled "The Six Words You Should Say Today.” that I would recommend if you are competitive like me. According to my children, I tend to get a little "screechy" on the sidelines. Stafford's article has helped me reframe how I handle my feedback when I watch my kids play sports or any instance when I have the opportunity to watch them tackle a challenge. Stafford explains when college athletes were asked what their parents could say that would amplify their happiness during and after a game, the resounding response was, “I love to watch you play.” It seems so simple. Stafford’s article goes on to articulate how she put the phrase to the test in several different scenarios not only with her children but with her husband. Those 6 words deepened her outlook and appreciation for the people in her life.
Although my instinct with my children might have been to launch into a complete post-game run-down, I now catch myself and try to start with “I love to watch you play.” Those six words are so powerful. You will see the relief in your child’s eyes and their bodies relax. To compete, to try new things, or to overcome challenges is hard. Our children want to please us, they want to be successful, but they have to know that, even more importantly, we are so proud that they try.
So, to our Radcliffe Soccer Team both on and off the field:
Bruno
Wyatt
Anna
Gabe
Blake
Quinten
Ethan
Carl
Wes
Owen
Spencer
Olivia
Landyn
Keagan
Mary Jane
Anthony
Josephine
Douglas
Lorenzo
Sam
I love to watch you play. You inspired all of us on Tuesday.
Wishing you a lovely long weekend,
Head of School
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October 8th, 2021
Spirit Day &
Dress-Down Day!
October 11th, 2021
Columbus Day / Indigenous People Day
No school for students!
October 29th, 2021
Halloween Activities/
Spirit Day
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Radcliffe Creek will be closed on October 11th in observance of Columbus Day. Enjoy your free day! See you Tuesday!
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Don't forget that all students can dress up as their favorite hero or villain tomorrow! We'll have fun surprises throughout the day as part of our Heroes v.s. Villains theme!
Looking ahead, we have another school spirit day on October 29th. Stay tuned for more details!
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— A Letter From Maryland Pod Students —
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Hello Radcliffe Parents,
We are the Maryland Pod! We are donating food to people in need in Chestertown. We would really appreciate it if your child/children pitched in. We will tell you how to do that. There will be boxes at the front entrance of each Pod to place the food that you are donating. The food drive starts on October 14th, 2021, and the food drive ends on October 29th, 2021. Please make sure the donations you bring are nonperishable.
Thank you for your support and assistance.
Sincerely,
Maryland Pod
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Our after-school program offers homework help and special Enrichment Classes every day RCS is open (excluding half-days before vacations).
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If you would like for your child to participate in our after-school program, please fill out this Google form. In addition, please fill out the necessary MDSE paperwork (PDFs can be found here). If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Meg Bamford, Ben Joiner, or Jimmy Reynolds.
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Radcliffe Creek After-School Program
Monday - Tuesday | 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Wednesdays | 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Thursday - Friday | 3:15pm - 4:15pm
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Our incentive program, Buffalo Bucks, helps students learn about personal finance by earning Buffalo Bucks for good behavior and extraordinary kindness. Students can then redeem these Buffalo Bucks for prizes in the prize corner of our Main Lobby. The program's mascot and spokesperson, Buffalo Bill, is personally asking all parents to donate any small gifts, trinkets, fidgets, or prizes to his collection of goodies! For more information, please reach out to our Administrative team at [email protected]!
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201 Talbot Blvd.,
Chestertown, MD 21620
Phone (410) 778-8150
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