News & Notes
📚 Exciting Author Visit Coming January 30!
We are thrilled to welcome award-winning authors Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin to our school on January 30! They will be sharing insights into their brand-new historical fiction/mystery novel, The Bletchley Riddle—a story packed with intrigue, secrets, and unforgettable characters.
Families can purchase a signed and personalized copy of the book through M. Judson for just $9.99. All orders are online only and due by January 2.
✨ Don’t miss the chance to learn more about the authors, explore the book, and order your copy today!
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❄️Elementary Winter Party Information❄️
📝 Parent Check-In Procedures for K–2
Parents attending Kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade parties on December 19 will be asked to complete the K–2 Winter Party Parent Form. This helps us support campus safety and speeds up the early dismissal process.
👉 K–2 Winter Party Parent Form
❗ Important Reminders
- Attendance: Students will be counted present for a full day, even if leaving early after their party.
- K–2 Dismissal: Kindergarten–2nd grade students will be signed out directly from their classrooms.
- Older Siblings: If older siblings are being checked out early, families can pick them up from the main atrium.
We look forward to celebrating this festive season with our students and families!
🍎Nominate a RGS Teacher for the Golden Apple Award!
Do you know an amazing Rudolph Gordon teacher who consistently goes above and beyond? Help us celebrate their dedication and shine a spotlight on their outstanding work by nominating them for the Golden Apple Award, sponsored by WYFF 4 and Ingles!
Each week, WYFF features an exceptional educator from the Upstate during the Thursday 5:00 newscast. At the end of the school year, one of the weekly winners will be selected as Teacher of the Year.
If you'd like to nominate a teacher, simply complete the entry form and mail it to:
WYFF News 4
Golden Apple Award
505 Rutherford Street
Greenville, SC 29609
Let's show Simpsonville what makes RGS educators truly extraordinary!
ACCESS Testing for ELL Students
ACCESS assesses a student's proficiency in the English language. Each year, students in English learner programs take the ACCESS for ELLs language proficiency test. The test window is January 21-March 6, 2026.
See Rudolph Gordon School's testing schedule below. Kindergarten students will be tested individually within the first two weeks of the window.
| Test | Dates | Approximate Time for Testing |
| Listening | Feb. 2, 2026 | 65 minutes |
| Reading | Feb. 3, 2026 | 60 minutes |
| Speaking |
5th-8th Grades: Feb. 5, 2026 1st-4th Grades: Feb. 9-13, 2026 |
50 minutes |
| Writing |
4th-8th Grades: Feb. 17, 2026 1st-3rd Grades: Feb. 23, 2026 |
70-90 minutes |
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