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Upcoming Events

SEPTEMBER

Tuesday, September 30
Dr. Harner - Town Meeting/7:00 p.m./Wade Hampton High

OCTOBER

NOTE DATE CORRECTION!

Thursday, October 2
2003 Caldecott Award Winner at Open Book/4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
The 2003 Caldecott Winner, Mr. Eric Rohmann, will be in Greenville Thursday, October 2 to sign his new book, My Friend Rabbit. The preschool book is written and illustrated by the author. This is the first time a Caldecott Winner has ever visited Greenville County The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. A review of Mr. Rohmann's book can be found on the Caldecott website. District teachers who purchase the book will receive a 20% discount. For more information, contact Dr. Sara Mansbach at 241-3574.

Friday, October 3
Sara Collins Elementary Hosts "Freaky Friday" (Rain or Shine)/3:30 - 7:30 p.m.
The school's annual Freaky Friday event will be located at Greenville Tech this year due to construction at the school site. This year's attractions include carnival rides, confetti eggs, MASH tent, goodie booth, the Freak Boutique, toddler tent, Freaky Fishing, face painting, pizza supper, a silent auction, and much more! Call the school at 299-8343 for more information.

Testing Workshop/9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m./Mauldin High School
The Mauldin High guidance office will host its annual College Admissions Testing workshop. Juniors and seniors may register for the workshop. A $50 registration fee will cover a study skills packet and sample test questions. Call the guidance department at 281-1200 for more information.

Fall Fling/Ellen Woodside Elementary
Featuring Dr. Harner in the dunk tank starting at 6:00 p.m.

Friday - Saturday, October 3-4
Wade Hampton High School Homecoming Weekend
The Homecoming Court will be presented at the football game Friday night at 7:30 p.m., and the Homecoming Dance will be held at the Palmetto Expo Center on Saturday, October 4. Call the school at 292-7587 for more information.

Saturday, October 4
Tigerville Elementary Yard Sale - 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fall Festival - 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Upstate Brain Injury Awareness Walk/Fun Run/Roll - 8:00 -11:00 a.m.
Event starts at 9:00 a.m. and will begin at Shelter #5 in Cleveland Park. Contact Maya Lenyoun at 800-290-6461 for more information.

Sunday, October 5 - Friday, October 10
Scholastic Book Fair/Oakview Elementary
The school's book fair will be held Sunday, October 5 from 2-5 p.m.; Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Call the school at 213-1100 for more information.

Monday, October 6 - Friday, October 10
Book Fair/Tigerville Elementary
Call the school at 895-0120 for more information.

Monday, October 6
I'm Thumbody/Augusta Circle Elementary
First graders at Augusta Circle will attend the Mental Health Association's program, "I'm Thumbody." Mr. Thumbody teaches children that like each thumbprint, each child has different interests and abilities to make each one different and special. Call the school at 241-3515 for more information.

Tuesday, October 7
Northeast Area PTA Council/11:30 a.m. .- 2:00 p.m./Greenville Little Theatre

Wednesday, October 8 - Friday, October 17
National School Lunch Week

Monday, October 13
Dedication of Westcliffe Elementary/7:00 p.m.

School Improvement Meeting/5:00 p.m./Sirrine Elementary

Community Meeting - Hillcrest High/7:00 p.m.
Call David Smith at 241-4927 for more information.

Tuesday, October 14
School Board Meeting/7:00 p.m./J. Floyd Hall Administrative Center

Friday, October 17
Field Trip to Columbia/Augusta Circle Third Graders
The third grade class of Augusta Circle will spend the day in Columbia as they visit the state house, the SC Museum, and the Governor's Mansion. The field trip enhances their study of South Carolina history. Call the school at 241-3515 for more information.

Men's Morning Out Breakfast/7:00 a.m./Greenview Elementary
Call the school at 295-5194 for more information.

Fall Festival/6:00 - 8:30 p.m./Chandler Creek Elementary

Monday, October 20
Professional Development/Employee Workday
Students Do Not Attend School

Greenville County Schools/Pepsi Golf Tournament/12:30 p.m./Pebble Creek Country Club

Tuesday, October 21
Author Visit/Oakview Elementary
Julie McLaughlin and Ann Marie McKay will visit kindergarten, first and second grade classes to talk about their new book, Hungry Mr. Gator. The book is a whimsical counting story for young children with authentic South Carolina low country animals as story characters. Call the school at 213-1100 for more information.

Thursday, October 23
Fall Carnival/5:00 - 8:00 p.m./Grove Elementary
There will be food, rides, games, haunted houses, cake walk, and lots of other great fun! Call the school at 299-8333 for more information.

Friday, October 24
Fall Festival/5:00 - 8:00 p.m./Greenview Elementary

Tuesday, October 28
Committee of the Whole Board Meeting/9:00 a.m./J. Floyd Hall Administrative Center

Thursday, October 30
Dr. Harner - Town Meeting/7:00 p.m./Riverside High

For more information on news releases, contact:
Oby Lyles - 241-3466
Susan Clarke - 241-3463
Fax - 241-3428