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H1N1 Clinics Will Begin November 23 in Elementary Schools
On Monday, November 23, and Tuesday, November 24, four DHEC teams will move across the School District of Pickens County, administering H1N1 vaccinations in elementary schools. 4195 students and staff members will be vaccinated. Monday clinics will take place at AR Lewis, Pickens, Holly Springs, Hagood, Ambler, Dacusville, Six Mile and Clemson elementary schools. Tuesday clinics will take place at Liberty, East End, McKissick, Crosswell, Forest Acres, Central and West End elementary schools. Clinics in middle and high schools have not been scheduled. We are asking any parent who signed the consent form and then decided to have the child vaccinated somewhere else to call the school nurse. News Release ... H1N1 Vaccination Q&A
Welcome to East End Elementary!
PTO Has Final Shirt Sale
Due to popular demand, our PTO is conducting one last sale of long-sleeved t-shirts, crew neck sweatshirts, and zippered hoodies. The order forms are due to the PTO by December 2nd. Shirts iwll be returned in time for the holidays.
November 20th Edition of East End Elementary News Is Published
The November 20th edition of East End Elementary News is published. Read for information about H1N1 Clinic on 11/24 as well as information about our PTO final shirt order and Purses for Preemies, sponsored by our School Improvement Council.
EEE Ronald McDonald Visit Featured On SDPC Web Site
Ronald McDonald's visit to EEE to promote literacy and a love of books is featured on SDPC Web site.
Student Council Sponsors Purses for Preemies
Our Student Council is sponsoring Purses for Preemies. Please read the flyer for information about this effort to support our local March of Dimes. Questions? Please contact Tracy Brandt or Emily Simmons, Student Council sponsors.
Clayton Graham Selected As Student Ambassador For People To People
Congratulations to Clayton Graham, 5th grade student in Mrs. Venable and Mr. Owen's classrooms. He was selected to be one of 40 ambassadors from the Upstate of South Carolina to participate in The People to People program as a Student Ambassador. People to People has its origins with President Eisenhower. Clayton will travel to the Victoria, Bault, and Calgary area of Canada to meet with students from around the world. During this time, some of his special events will include whale watching, archaeological dig, a visit to the Parliament, a meeting with the Canadian Mounties, learn from native Indians about their way of life, and go hiking on glaciers. Congratulations to Clayton! We are very proud of you! You will make a wonderful Student Ambassador!
EEE Veterans Day Wall of Honor Featured On SDPC Web site
Our East End Elementary Wall of Honor for Veterans Day honoring all veterans with East End connections is featured on the SDPC Web site.
Ronald McDonald Visits East End To Promote Literacy And A Love Of Books
Ronald McDonald visits East End to promote literacy and a love of books. In his Book Time program, Ronald highlights the importance of reading. Thanks to Moe and Shirley Collins, owners of local McDonalds, for their support and sponsoring Ronald's visit to East End. Our students are looking forward to seeing Ronald in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. He shared with our students that he will be traveling to New York City for the Thanksgiving Day Parade. Our students thorougly enjoyed Ronald's visit to EEE.
November 16th East End Elementary News Is Published
The November 16th edition of East End Elementary News is published. Read for important information about American Education Week.
SIC Yard Sale Was A Huge Success
Our SIC Yard Sale was a huge success. Over $2,700.00 was earned in this three hour Yard Sale for teachers to spend on classroom supplies and materials. Thanks to our SIC for their leadership with this event. Thanks to everyone who donated items for the Yard Sale. In addition, thanks to everyone who visited and purchased items for our Yard Sale. It was a very successful event!
Principal's Good Book for November 13th Published
The November 13th edition of the Principal's Good Book is published. Congratulations to the students submitted for publication on this edition of the Principal's Good Book for their citiznship, behavior, and academics. Great job, students!
November 13th Edition Of East End Elementary News Is Published
The November 13th edition of East End Elementary News is published. Read for important information about upcoming dates at EEE.
Veterans Day Celebration At East End
Veterans Day was a special day at East End Elementary. Thanks to the leadership of Ann Cleveland, Leah Gannon, and Laura Moore special highlights of veterans who have a connection to the East End Elementary family were highlighted on this day set aside to our our nation's veterans. Mrs. Cleveland and Mrs. Gannon organized a CD recording of interviews conducted with veterans who are relatives of East End faculty and students. Levi Segee interviewed his grandfather and namesake, Levi Thompson who served in the US Navy during WWII. Talmadge Day interviewed . sis grandfather and namesake, Amy McJunkin interviewed her father, Benny Roper who served in the Army during the Vietnam years. Sarah Campbell interviewed Jessica Max's husband, Jeremy Max, who currently serves in the Army and has completed two tours of service in Iraq. Juli Sanders interviewed her father, Gary Sanders, who served in the Navy in Vietnam.
Additional veterans with connections were also highlighted in this CD. Many tears were shed and humbling moments realized as we all watched these veterans talk of their time of service in our Armed Forces. Three veterans joined Mrs. Day and students for the morning Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Michael McJunkin, Mr. Benny Roper, and Mr. Talmadge Hamlin led the students in the Pledge of Allegiance. These veterans and their spouses were invited to a breakfast in honor of our veterans. They also visited classrooms.
In addition, the Wall of Honor that was begun for Veterans Day 2008 was again displayed with additional names being added for veterans who served our country and have a connection to East End Elementary. This Wall of Honor is tribute and a wonderful lesson for our East End students.
The CD and activities for this year's Veterans Day were in memory of Captain Kimberly Hampton, Easley native, who served our country bravely in Iraq and was killed when the helicopter that she was piloting was attacked by enemy fire. To see the video shared with our Veterans, please click on the link below.
Veteran's Day video
Additional veterans with connections were also highlighted in this CD. Many tears were shed and humbling moments realized as we all watched these veterans talk of their time of service in our Armed Forces. Three veterans joined Mrs. Day and students for the morning Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Michael McJunkin, Mr. Benny Roper, and Mr. Talmadge Hamlin led the students in the Pledge of Allegiance. These veterans and their spouses were invited to a breakfast in honor of our veterans. They also visited classrooms.
In addition, the Wall of Honor that was begun for Veterans Day 2008 was again displayed with additional names being added for veterans who served our country and have a connection to East End Elementary. This Wall of Honor is tribute and a wonderful lesson for our East End students.
The CD and activities for this year's Veterans Day were in memory of Captain Kimberly Hampton, Easley native, who served our country bravely in Iraq and was killed when the helicopter that she was piloting was attacked by enemy fire. To see the video shared with our Veterans, please click on the link below.
Veteran's Day video
East End Participates In Cup Stacking Event To Set World Record
East End participated with other schools across the nation and from around the world in the WSSA (World Sport Stacking Association) Cup Stacking Competition on Thursday, November 12th. The goal was to be one of 1,500 schools around the world with over 250,000 students stacking. The students had a great time!On your marks. During this day, students stacked and down stacked specifically designed cups called Speed Stacks®. Stackers raced against the clock, competed in relays, and stacked in a variety of fitness activities. Sport Stacking is an individual and team sport that promotes hand-eye coordination, fitness, teamwork, speed, and promotes lots of fun. This is the fourth year that schools from around the world have worked to top the Guinness record from the prior year. Thanks to Mr. Gilstrap for his leadership with this event.
Students Who Learned Preamble Treated to Lunch with Mrs. Day and Mr. Byrd
Congratulations to our students who rose to the occasion and learned the Preamble to the US Constitution after a challenge was issued by Mrs. Day to our students to learn the Preamble after our celebration of Constitution Day. Congratulations to Preston Bishop, Benjamin Branham, Erin Machamer, Kinsley Deck, Hawk Medlin, Todd Lashley, Clayton Graham, Whitney McCollum, Levin Ledford, Jesse Parks, Erica Wheaton, Lillie Williams, Sailor Singleton, Alexa McMahon, Wade Autry, Christopher Lusk, Hannah Gravely and Grace Boone who all learned the Preamble. These students were treated to pizza, chips, coke, and celebration cakes. Great job, students!
First Grade Scarecrow Day Featured On SDPC Web Site
One of the great pictures made during our first grade Scarecrow Day is featured on the district Web site. Pictured is Mrs. Byars' first grade class. Thanks, first grade teachers, for your work on making Scarecrow Day a great instructional day for our students!
East End Hat Day Featured On District Web Site
One of our pictures from Red Ribbon Week's Hat Day was featured on the School District of Pickens County's Web site. Thanks to Mrs. Segee for her leadership during Red Ribbon Week! Faith Hernandez, Salome Martinez, and Aleah Gramblin are featured in the picture.
Please Join Us for Pancakes For Hazel On December 12th
East End and Easley First Baptist Church are co-sponsoring a Pancakes for Hazel on December 12th from 7:45 - 9:45 a.m. at Applebees of Easley. Hazel is a precious third grader at East End who is recovering from a lobectomy as a result of her cystic fibrosis. If you would like to support this event in her honor, you can order your tickets through the school or at the number noted below. We hope everyone will join us as we support this effort of Pancakes for Hazel.
H1N! Clinic Special Edition Of East End Elementary News Is Published
The H1N1 Special Edition of East End Elementary News is published. Please read for important information and details about H1N1 Clinics planned in SDPC schools as a partnership with DHEC (Department of Health and Environmental Control.)
Zest Quest Fitness Flyers Published
Zest Quest Fitness Flyers for October and November are published. Read for information to help promote a healthy lifestyle.
October Zest Quest Fitness Flyer
November Zest Quest Fitness Flyer
October Zest Quest Fitness Flyer
November Zest Quest Fitness Flyer
Principal's Good Book For November 6th Is Published
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The Principal's Good Book for November 6th is published. Congratulations to all the students who were submitted by their teachers for great citizenship, behavior, and or academics. Great job!
November 9th Edition Of East End Elementary News Is Published
The November 9th edition of East End Elementary News is published. Read for information about plans for Veterans Day at East End.
Second Graders Visit Ashtabula Plantation
East End 2nd graders recently toured Ashtabula Plantation. They had a great field trip experience learning about life on a southern plantation.
November 6th Edition Of East End Elementary News Is Published
The November 6th edition of East End Elementary News is published. Read for important information about our Web site and communication at East End.
November 2nd Edition of East End Elementary News Is Published
The November 2nd edition of East End Elementary News is published. Read for some important information about our School Improvement Council Yard Sale on Saturday, November 14th from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
October Best Bulldogs Lunch
Best Bulldogs for October from each homeroom were treated to lunch at Joe's Ice Cream Parlor. Students had their choice of meal, drink, and ice cream. In addition, they received a certificate and a bag of goodies commemorating their special day. Congratulations to our October Best Bulldogs!
Welcome To New East End Faculty Member
Join us in welcoming Deirdre Stokes as a new team member on the East End faculty. Deirdre will be working as a special education teaching assistant at the school. Deirdre is a May, 2009 graduate of North Greenville University with a B.A. in Early Childhood Education. We are excited about having her join the EEE Team. Welcome, Ms. Stokes!
Congratulations To Our Faculty Excellent Bulldogs Of The Month
Congratulations to Leah Gannon and Nancy Sudduth who were recently selected as the Excellent Faculty Bulldog of the Month for September and October. The faculty submitted nominations to select the faculty members who best exhibited the characteristics of being the Excellent Bulldog of the Month. Congratulations to Leah Gannon, who was selected for September and to Nancy Sudduth, who was selected for October. They were treated to lunch away from school at a restaurant of their choice. In addition, they received a certificate commemorating their honor as well a small bulldog figurine to signify being the Excellent Bulldog of the Month.
Leah Gannon is the school's media specialist. Many of her nominations had a statement about how she is always willing to help in any way needed to assist teachers in securing instructional materials from the media center for their programs. Nancy Sudduth is our school's receptionist as well as part-time media clerk in the media center. Many of her nominations noted her sweet smile, kind attitude, and helpful way to everyone as she greets them in the office or helps them in the media center. Both Mrs. Gannon and Mrs. Sudduth exemplify what makes East End excellent by their daily work at school. Job well-done, ladies! Congratulations on your recognition! It is an honor to be recognized and affirmed by your peers!
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Look At The Great Things Happening In First Grade!
Our first grade teachers plan instruction to meet the needs of our students. Visitors to our classrooms would see large group, small group, and individual instruction throughout the day. Guided reading groups are a vital part of our instructional program. This is the time that the teacher meets with a small group of students to work with them in their reading achievement. Small groups are also a regular part of the math instruction.
There is a Chinese proverb that says "Give me a fish and I'll eat for a day. Teach me to fish and I'll eat for a lifetime." There is also the saying, "Tell me, I'll forget. Show me, I'll remember. Involve me, I'll understand." Our first grade teachers are busy teaching and involving our learners so that they will understand for a lifetime. Our first graders are happy, busy and they are learning each and every day. We're sharing some pictures of the things happening in our first grade classes.
There is a Chinese proverb that says "Give me a fish and I'll eat for a day. Teach me to fish and I'll eat for a lifetime." There is also the saying, "Tell me, I'll forget. Show me, I'll remember. Involve me, I'll understand." Our first grade teachers are busy teaching and involving our learners so that they will understand for a lifetime. Our first graders are happy, busy and they are learning each and every day. We're sharing some pictures of the things happening in our first grade classes.
October 30th Principal's Good Book Is Published
The October 30th Principal's Good Book is published. Students are submitted each week by teachers for citizenship, academics and/or behavior. Congratulations to Jenna Carey, who was submitted by Mrs. Beard and Mrs. Holley for this edition of the Principal's Good Book.
First and Fifth Grade Classrooms Are Reading Buddies
What happens when first and fifth graders team up as reading buddies? Lots of great things happen. Our first graders get opportunities to practice their fluency as well as have an older peer model reading fluency with them. Our fifth graders get a wonderful opportunity to practice leadership skills as well as have a chance practice their reading, as well. Oral reading fluency is a vital component of the reading process. So, both the older and the younger student have great opportunities through this team experience. Mrs. Jessica Max's first graders and Mrs. Jodi Bigham's fifth graders are reading buddies. What a wonderful site to see these older students reading to and listening to these younger students. It was a great experience that will continue throughout this year. This is one of many partnerships that happen at East End among various classes. Reading buddies, keep up the great work!
October 30th Edition Of East End Elementary News Is Published
The October 30th edition of East End Elementary News is published. Read for information on East End being named a Promi5e Place by America's Promise Alliance. This is a result of East End having the 5 promises of the America's Promise Alliance with are: caring adults, safe place, effective education, healthy start, and opportunities to help others. We are thrilled with this designation of a Promi5e Place by this national organization.
Book Fair Totals Announced - It Was A Huge Success!
Thanks to everyone who supported the book fair. The fall fair was a HUGE success! The school raised $2,338.00 that Mrs. Gannon, our media specialist, will use to buy new books for the media center. Again, thanks to Mrs. Gannon, Mrs. Matthews, Mrs. Sudduth, and all of our volunteers who made this possible!
Look What Is Happening In Art AT EEE!
Look at what is happening in art at East End. Mrs. Adams, our art teacher, provides a wonderful art program complete with various art media, principles of art and elements of artistic design. Through their work in art, our students are learning about artists and their work. Mrs. Adams provides a wonderful art education program for our students at East End. Great job, Mrs. Adams! Keep up the great work, students! Our school has many wonderful art projects on display. In addition, Mrs. Adams shares pieces of our students' art throughout the community in places such as Palmetto Health Baptist Easley, the Easley Dialysis Center, the Pickens County Museum, the Kimberly Hampton Library, and the Central Services Office for the School District of Pickens County. Our students learn about art, have a great time preparing their projects, and share their art with others.
Red Ribbon Week Culminates With Hat Day
Red Ribbon Week culminates with Hat Day to signify "Put a Cap on Drugs." The week was filled with special days to remind our students of the importance of choosing a drug-free lifestyle. We had "Team Up Against Drugs Day" when the students wore their favorite team shirts or team colors. There was "Sock It To Drugs Day" when the students wore crazy socks. We also had "Wear Red Day" in honor of Red Ribbon Week. There was also 'Turn Your Back On Drugs" when the students wore their shirts or clothing backwards to signify turning their backs on drugs. The PTO sponsored a prize drawing each day where students received Red Ribbon Themed items for winning in the drawing. These included "glow in the dark" yo-yos, water bottles, ID necklaces, frisbees, and message bracelets all with Red Ribbon Week messages. In addition, all students received a lollipop with "Say Boo To Drugs" on Friday. It was a great week. Thanks to Mrs. Segee, Mrs. Owen, and Mrs. Garner for their help in distributing the prizes each day.
Mr. Byrd Is The Best Sport In PTO Reward
East End PTO rewarded the students in the top-selling family in each grade level with an after school ice cream sundae party. One of the special parts of the reward was where each winning student was able to make an ice cream sundae with Mr. Byrd. It was what the PTO called "Creme the Byrd." Students covered Mr. Byrd with whipped cream, chocolate, and cherries as they had fun in celebrating their success with the PTO fundraiser. Thanks, Mr. Byrd, for being the best sport! The students had a great time! Thanks also, PTO!
East End 1st Graders Have Scarecrow Day
East End Elementary first graders participated in a Scarecrow Day as they participated in various centers and mathematics activities with scarecrows as the day's themes. Teachers and students dressed-up as scarecrows and spent the day showing that they were not scared of scarecrow math. Lots of great activities and events filled the day. Thanks to our first grade teachers for providing such a fun and exciting day filled with learning for our first graders!
Our Hearts and Hugs to Hazel
The entire East End Elementary family sends our hearts and hugs to Hazel Hill. Hazel is one of our very special third graders. She is smart, funny, energetic, kind, sweet, and so many, many things. Hazel has cystic fibrosis and is recovering from surgery. We all miss Hazel and want to send her our hearts and hugs. Below is a link to a radio interview where Hazel was interviewed prior to her surgery to have the top lobe of her left lung removed. Be sure and watch this link. This will show you just how very, very special this young lady is and why we miss her at East End so very, very much. So, we are sending our hearts and hugs to Hazel. We've been sending her cards and notes along with books from our recent book fair. If you would like to send Hazel a card, too, please send it to the school. We'll be sure she gets it.
Here is the link to Hazel's interview. Once you access the link, scroll until you see the little girl in the pink shirt. That's our Hazel!
http://www.radiothon2009.com/video.php
Here are some of our favorite pictures of Hazel. Hazel, we miss you! We are sending you our hearts and hugs to let you know how much we miss you and how much we want you to be well soon. Love,
Your East End Family
October 24th Edition Of East End Elementary News Published
The October 24th Red Ribbon Week Special Edition of East End Elementary News is published. Read for information about Red Ribbon Week activities at the school.
Third Graders Have Simulated Field Trip To Tour The Regions Of SC
Ms. Sarah Alexander's third grade students recently "toured" the entire state of South Carolina through a simulated field trip with a campfire meeting and tours throughout the various regions of the state. Ms. Alexander's room was set-up to resemble the various sections of our state (Blue Ridge, Piedmont, Sandhills, Coastal Zone, Inner Coastal, and Outer Coastal) as they studied and examined the various regions of our State. The simulated field trip was complete with a campfire meeting and artifacts from the different regions. Great job, third graders and Ms. Alexander! What a great way to learn more about our great state.
October 23rd Edition Of East End Elementary News
The October 23rd edition of East End Elementary News is published. Read for more details about Parent Friendly Standards for K5- 5th Grade.
October 23rd Principal's Good Book Published
The October 23rd Principal's Good Book is published. Congratulations to the following students listed on this Principal's Good Book for 10/23/09:
Avril Adams, Mrs. Grover and Mrs. Day’s Class
Michelle Paez, Mrs. Grover and Mrs. Day’s Class
Evan Guarino, Mrs. Grover and Mrs. Day’s Class
Sarah Putnam, Mrs. Grover and Mrs. Day’s Class
Lauren Blanton, Ms. Page’s Class
Meredith Brookshire, Mrs. Moore’s Class
Peyton Hart, Mrs. Moore’s Class
Aaron Hood, Mrs. Moore’s Class
Megan Jarisch, Mrs. Moore’s Class
Ally Niles, Mrs. Moore’s Class
Drew Peeples, Mrs. Moore’s Class
Zachary Strayer, Mrs. Moore’s Class
Dante Cannon, Mrs. Beard and Mrs. Holley’s Class
Local Firemen Present Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Program To First Graders
Local firemen from across Pickens County joined together to present a program of Fire Safety and Prevention to ouir first graders. We thank the local Firemen's Association for this great visit. Our students had a great time and learned lots in this presentation. Thanks, gentlemen! We appreicate your work to keep us safe in our community. We also appreciate your efforts to reach out to our students to educate them about being safe.
East End Named Promise Place by America's Promise Alliance
We are thrilled to share the great news that East End Elementary has been designated as a PROMI5E PLACE by America's Promise Alliance. In order to be designated as a PROMI5E PLACE, the recipient organization must demonstrate the five following promises:
- caring adults
- safe places
- healthy start
- effective education
- opportunities to help others
This Summit was attended by governors, mayors, community delegations, and prominent business leaders from across the nation. It was sponsored by the Points of Light Foundation, the Corporation for National and Community Service and United Way of America. These groups became the Founding Partners of America's Promise Alliance. Retired General Colin Powell was the Founding Chairman of America's Promise Alliance. Alma Powell is currently the Chair of the Alliance.
At the Summit, a declaration was issued by the living Presidents. Read the link for more information about the original summit.
In our PROMI5E PLACE designation, the s in the word promise is replaced by a 5 to designate the 5 promises that each PROMI5E PLACE offers for the children and youth of our nation.
In our letter from America's Promise Alliance it states, "America's Promise Alliance is pleased to inform you that East End Elementary School has been designated a Promise Place. Congratulations on this achievement and thank you for all you do to ensure that the youth of your community receive the Five Promises!
By providing access to caring adults, safe places, a healthy start, an effective education and opportunities to help others, you are helping to prepare the young people you serve for success in school and life. Our research shows that young people who receive four of the Five Promises are far more likely to be successful, to get A's, to avoid violence, and volunteer. You are directly contributing to those outcomes by leveling the playing field for youth across racial and economic lines."
We are thrilled and honored to be a PROMI5E PLACE.
Mrs. Byars' First Grade Class Has Freaky Friday Literacy Stations
As a culminating activity for their week's work in literacy, Mrs. Byars' class had Freaky Friday Literacy Stations to practice and review the skills they had learned during the week. Not only were the students having fun, they were learning! Thanks to Mrs. Byars for organzing such a great event for her students. At East End, we know how to learn and have fun at the same time. Thanks to dedicated teachers like Mrs. Byars, this happens each and every day at school.
First Grade Goes To Callaham Orchard
To culminate their study of plants and seeds along with a study of apples, our first graders went to Callaham Orchards. They had a great time in this final, culminating event with their studies that combined all of the subjects of reading, math, science, and social studies through their instruction and discovery. We're sharing some pictures of their great time. Field trips are an extension the classroom and an important part of the learning process.
K4, K5, and 1st Grade Assessment Documents
Report cards in grades 2-5 are generated from IG-Pro data and the SASI data base each weeks with a numeric grade that corresponds to the uniform grading scale. Report cards in K4, K5, and 1st grade are formulated using a template provided by the School District of Pickens County. Sample documents for K4, K5, and 1st grade are linked for parents' review and information
K4 Report Card
Distributed at the end of the 2nd and 4th nine weeks.
K5 Report Card
Distributed each nine weeks. The first report card is given to parents in a parent conference as the teacher reviews the child's progress to date
1st Grade Progress Report
1st Grade Report Card
Distributed each nine weeks. The first report card is given to parents in a parent conference as the teacher reviews the child's progress to date.elp
If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher or call Mrs. Day, principal, for assistance. We'll be glad to help in any way needed. Our goal is to keep you well-informed of the asssessment guidelines and process for the early childhood grades.
K4 Report Card
Distributed at the end of the 2nd and 4th nine weeks.
K5 Report Card
Distributed each nine weeks. The first report card is given to parents in a parent conference as the teacher reviews the child's progress to date
1st Grade Progress Report
1st Grade Report Card
Distributed each nine weeks. The first report card is given to parents in a parent conference as the teacher reviews the child's progress to date.elp
If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher or call Mrs. Day, principal, for assistance. We'll be glad to help in any way needed. Our goal is to keep you well-informed of the asssessment guidelines and process for the early childhood grades.
Family-Friendly Standards for 5K - 5th Grade
The South Carolina Education Oversight Committee (EOC) has published Family-Friendly Standards to assist all SC families with standards at each grade level. The EOC states in the publications, “A good educational system provides many tools that help children learn. Academic standards are useful in making sure that teachers know what is to be taught, that children know what is to be learned and that parents and the public can determine how well the concepts are being learned.”
It is our hope that these will prove to be good resource tools for you this year. The EOC Web site states, “Each guide shares important information about the South Carolina Academic Standards. These standards outline state requirements for your child’s learning program and what students across the state should be able to do in certain subjects.”
The Web site address for accessing this information is
http://eoc.sc.gov/informationforfamilies/FamilyFriendlyStandards.htm
http://eoc.sc.gov/informationforfamilies/FamilyFriendlyStandards.htm
Our goal remains that each student will develop to his or her full potential as we work to help each child be successful in meeting MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) growth targets as well as helping each student in grades 3-5, at a minimum, meet grade level standards on PASS (Palmetto Assessment of State Standards.)
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In a process that we refer to as “triangulation of data”, which is comparing at least 3 different sets of data, we are able to diagnose areas of need and work with each child at his or level to assist them in making gains. For example, in 5K, we look at the pre-test for kindergarten, 5K report card and MAP tests for triangulation. We continue this type process at each grade level to match data and make instructional decisions for each and every student.
Family-Friendly Standards from SC EOC for 5K
Family-Friendly Standards from SC EOC for 1st
Family-Friendly Standards from SC EOC for 2nd
Family-Friendly Standards from SC EOC for 3rd
Family-Friendly Standards from SC EOC for 4th
Family-Friendly Standards from SC EOC for 5th
Family-Friendly Standards from SC EOC for 5K
Family-Friendly Standards from SC EOC for 1st
Family-Friendly Standards from SC EOC for 2nd
Family-Friendly Standards from SC EOC for 3rd
Family-Friendly Standards from SC EOC for 4th
Family-Friendly Standards from SC EOC for 5th
Important Assessment Information
Important assessment information is posted on the School District of Pickens County's Web site to assist parents in the 2009-2010 school year. This information includes the statewide testing schedule as well as information about the uniform grading scale, MAP (Measures of Academic Progress testing) and questions and answers about assessment. Using the link below, parents can note important details about assessment that relates to report cards as well as SDE testing for this school year. In addition, a wealth of information about MAP testing is also included. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school. Mrs. Day, Mr. Byrd, or Mrs. Segee can assist. We are committed to keeping parents well-informed of all details related to assessment.
Link to SDPC Assessment Page
Link to SDPC Assessment Page
Great Things Are Happening At East End!
It is a super year at East End Elementary. Our students are happy. Lots of great lessons and learning are happening everyday. We are proud of our students and our teachers. Take some time to see what is happening on a daily basis at school.
Report Card Details For Each Grade Level
In order to help our families better understand the reporting process for progress reports and report cards, we are offering the following information to assist you at each grade level.
K4
Parents are invited for a conference with the teacher at the conclusion of the 1st nine weeks.
Report cards are sent home at the end of the 2nd and 4th nine weeks.
K5
Report cards are distributed each nine weeks. After the first nine weeks grading period, parents are invited to a conference where the teacher reviews the child’s progress and discusses the report card.
1st Grade
Report cards are distributed each nine weeks. After the first nine weeks grading period, parents are invited to a conference where the teacher reviews the child’s progress and discusses the report card.
2nd Grade – 5th Grade
Progress reports are distributed at the midpoint of each nine weeks. Report cards are distributed at the conclusion of each nine weeks. Both of these documents are downloaded from the grades entered through IG Pro into our SASI data base onto a computer generated report card.
If you have questions about your child’s progress at any point, please feel free to contact the teacher. It is our goal to keep each parent well-informed of the child’s progress in school.
SDPC Guidelines for Early Childhood Grades
SDPC Guidelines for Early Childhood Grades
Progress Reports Distributed For Students in Grades 2-5
We have just passed the midpoint of the first nine weeks. Progress reports were distributed to parents to indicate the achievement of our students in grades 2-5. Time remains for students to have an opportunity to improve the grades at the interim point. Parents are encouraged to contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions. In like manner, teachers will be contacting parents if they have the need for a conference at this point. As always, it is our goal for students to reach their full potential. With the support and cooperation of the home, this is possible.
Attendance... Key To Success ... Attendance Reminders
One of the most important things you, as a parent, can do is make sure your child attends school regularly. While some absences for illness are unavoidable, nothing can replace the educational, cultural and social contacts that students experience through regular participation in class. Students with good attendance achieve more than students who are often absent. Attendance is also a major criterion in promoting a student. According to state law, students must attend a minimum of 180 days of school a year. Of these 180 days, students cannot miss more than 10 days including excused and unexcused absences. If a school is closed due to inclement weather, the school year may be extended to allow students to make up the missed days.
Reasons for excused absences are:
Illness
Death in the immediate family
Emergency situations
Recognized religious holidays
Things To Do If Your Child Is Ever Absent
Students/Parents must provide a written excuse (within 3 days of an absence, or if the student has several continuous absences – within 3 days after the student’s return to school) from a parent, guardian or health practitioner for ALL absences other than those approved by the principal for a school-sponsored activity.
A valid excuse must:
be dated,
list the student’s full name,
contain the date(s) of the absence(s),
list the reason for the absence(s),
list a telephone number of the parent (if needed for verification)
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Questions? Contact Darian Byrd, assistant principal, at 855-7860 ext.25.
Important Information from District Nursing Coordinator
We are going to share some information from Angela Watson, Coordinator of Nursing with the School District of Pickens County.
”The School District of Pickens County is taking steps to reduce the spread of flu in our schools. We want to keep schools open and functioning in a normal manner during this flu season. To do this, we need everyone’s help with the following :
Teach washing hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub.
Teach washing hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub.
Teach family members not to share personal items like drinks, food, or unwashed utensils.
Teach covering coughs and sneezes with tissues. Also teach covering coughs or sneezes using the elbow, arm or sleeve instead of the hand when a tissue is unavailable.
Know the signs and symptoms of the flu—fever of 100° or greater, cough, sore throat, a runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, and feeling very tired. Some people may also have vomiting or diarrhea.
Stay home when you are sick for at least 24 hours after you no longer have fever or do not have signs of fever without using fever reducing medications. Staying home will reduce the numbers of people who may become infected.
Do not send sick children to school. Students who are determined to be sick while at school will be sent home.”
This will help protect everyone’s health. Thanks for your cooperation
Handwashing Is The Most Effective Way To Prevent Germs
As we approach the flu season and winter months we have initiated a daily reminder to our students to use good hygiene and sanitation habits to protect them at school and everywhere they are during the day. It is extremely important that children wash their hands frequently and that they keep open wounds covered at all times to prevent the spread of any type germs.
In researching what would be the best practice to eliminate germs, we have found that hand washing is the single most important prevention mechanism in prevention of flu, H1N1, MRSA or any contagious bug or germ. We have been and will continue to encourage our students to wash their hands after each trip to the restroom, before eating snack, before lunch, and after sneezing or touching any sore or break in the skin. Your help in encouraging these good hygiene and healthy habits at home will also be a great help.
Our custodial staff sanitizes our facility on a daily basis. We take advantage of every way to keep our building as clean as possible. Most germs are passed from human to human. In consultation with local health officials and DHEC, we have learned that good hygiene among our students and people in our facility is the best practice to prevent disease. Please assist us by encouraging your child to wash his or her hands frequently and to keep all sores and wounds covered at all times. Your help in keeping our students healthy is greatly appreciated . Our goal is to promote healthy habits with our students.
Information About Pre-Arranged Absences
Parents are reminded that requests for pre-arranged absences should be sent to the school in writing or via e-mail at least two weeks in advance so that we will have time to respond if the request is approved. Without a pre-arranged request, absences for out-of-town trips will automatically be considered an unexcused absences. Please reference the materials in the School District of Pickens County’s Back-To-School handbook as well as the Back-To-School East End Handbook for important information concerning pre-arranged absences.
As the Board Policy and State Attendance regulations note, students are required to be in attendance at least 170 of the 180 days of school in order to be considered for promotion. Excused and unexcused absences both count in the total for absences. Pay careful attention to the attendance policy information. Students who miss more than 10 days are automatically referred to the Attendance Appeals Committee for promotion and retention decisions. Questions? Please feel free to call Darian Byrd, assistant principal, who handles our attendance records that are required by district policy and state regulations
As the Board Policy and State Attendance regulations note, students are required to be in attendance at least 170 of the 180 days of school in order to be considered for promotion. Excused and unexcused absences both count in the total for absences. Pay careful attention to the attendance policy information. Students who miss more than 10 days are automatically referred to the Attendance Appeals Committee for promotion and retention decisions. Questions? Please feel free to call Darian Byrd, assistant principal, who handles our attendance records that are required by district policy and state regulations
What Is An East End Positive Bulldog Referral?
Congratulations to Hazel and other East End students who have received a Positive Bulldog Referral this year. Positive Bulldog Referrals are given to students who exhibit great character, super citizenship or excellence in academics. They are our East End Elementary School mission statement in action. Our mission statement is "Excelling in Academics, Encouragaging Character, Embracing the Community, and S eeking Success for All Students." This is another way we are encouraging students to do their very best and become the very best that they can be. We have lots of East End Positive Bulldog Referrals to date this year and know we will have lots more as we have great students doing great things all the time. Super job, students!
What Is An East End Elementary Fishbowl?
What is a fishbowl at East End Elementary? A fishbowl is a recognition that is given to a student by an East End adult, most often an East End teacher. This practice dates back to the time when Mr. Don Batson was principal at East End. Students who received a fishbowl would have their names written on a slip of paper and placed in a large fishbowl in the office. Once a week, a name would be drawn from the fishbowl and the student would receive a special treat for being the name selected.
This practice of giving fishbowls has continued throughout out the years. Students receive fishbowls for many different positive traits, accomplishments, or behaviors. Fishbowls can be given for great participation in a related arts class, for improving on a spelling test, for being kind to a friend, for learning a new concept of skill, and for many other things. Student names are turned into the office and placed into grade level "fishbowls." Because we have so many great things happening at East End and because we don't want anyone who is recognized for accomplishments to miss being recognized, we honor many students each week. In the years prior to the current administration, the names were only eligible for the week that they were submitted by the adult. We want all our children to receive affirmation for their work and made the decision to change this to acknowledge all fishbowl recipients by keeping their names in the fishbowl so that they would be recognized at some point rather than starting with empty fishbowls each week.
The primary recognition is for the child to have his or her name called over the intercom with the morning announcements and coming to the main lobby area after the announcements and receiving a treat, most often a special sticker, from the administration. We celebrate fishbowls and all fishbowl recipients. In keeping with our East End Elementary School mission statement of "Excelling in Academics, Encouraging Character, Embracing the Community, and Seeking success for all students", we honor and rejoice in the fishbowl accomplishments.
So, at East End, our fishbowls have no fishes, but have many, many student names acknowledging their excellent academics, character, courage, citizenship, and success.
This practice of giving fishbowls has continued throughout out the years. Students receive fishbowls for many different positive traits, accomplishments, or behaviors. Fishbowls can be given for great participation in a related arts class, for improving on a spelling test, for being kind to a friend, for learning a new concept of skill, and for many other things. Student names are turned into the office and placed into grade level "fishbowls." Because we have so many great things happening at East End and because we don't want anyone who is recognized for accomplishments to miss being recognized, we honor many students each week. In the years prior to the current administration, the names were only eligible for the week that they were submitted by the adult. We want all our children to receive affirmation for their work and made the decision to change this to acknowledge all fishbowl recipients by keeping their names in the fishbowl so that they would be recognized at some point rather than starting with empty fishbowls each week.
The primary recognition is for the child to have his or her name called over the intercom with the morning announcements and coming to the main lobby area after the announcements and receiving a treat, most often a special sticker, from the administration. We celebrate fishbowls and all fishbowl recipients. In keeping with our East End Elementary School mission statement of "Excelling in Academics, Encouraging Character, Embracing the Community, and Seeking success for all students", we honor and rejoice in the fishbowl accomplishments.
So, at East End, our fishbowls have no fishes, but have many, many student names acknowledging their excellent academics, character, courage, citizenship, and success.
East End Elementary Honored For Being Selected for South Carolina Department of Education's Palmetto Gold Showcase
East End Elementary was recognized at the SDPC Board of Trustees meeting for being selected by the South Carolina Department of Education for participation in the Palmetto Gold and Silver Award Program Showcase. The Palmetto Gold and Silver Award Program Showcase project provides a platform for schools to document positive experiences and successful educational programs. East End, along with Clemson and Six Mile Elementary Schools, are SDPC schools who achieved the honor of participating in the program this year and are featured on the South Carolina Department of Education Web site. Dr. Henry Hunt, superintendent, presented Mrs. Day (East End), Dr. Weichel (Clemson) and Mr. Alexander (Six Mile) with state-provided plaques at the September board meeting.
October 13th Edition Of East End Elementary News Is Published
The October 13th edition of East End Elementary News is published. Please read for important information about the importance of handwashing and recommendations from our District Nursing Supervisor, Angela Watson, concerning H1N1. If you have any questions, please call the school.
Lost And Found
Lost and found items are located on the school stage throughout the year. It is very helpful to the East End faculty when items of clothing have a child's first and last name. This makes for an easy return to the child at school. If an owner cannot be located, the item is placed in our Lost and Found. If items remain for more than a month, they are donated to local charities. Please check the Lost and Found if an item is missing. It is most helpful if items have a child's name on them. Your help with this is greatly appreciated.
October 9th Edition Of East End Elementary News Is Published
The October 9th edition of East End Elementary News is published. Read for important information about pre-arranged absences and homebound instruction information. If you have questions about pre-arranged absences, call Mrs. Day, principal, or Mr. Byrd, assistant principal. If you have a question about homebound, please call Mrs. Segee, guidance counselor, or Mrs. Day.
New Vounteers To Have SLED Checks
The School District of Pickens County is requiring a SLED (South Carolina Law Enforcement Division) background check for all volunteers who will be supervising students or participating in events such as field trips. A letter was released from district leadership concerning the requirements of a background check requirement for new volunteers. Those who were active volunteers in 2008 - 2009 and have a background check noted in the Keep'NTrack system will not be required to complete a background check. Mr. Byrd serves as our volunteer coordinator at East End. He will be contacting trained volunteers who will need to participate in the SLED check. The requirement of the SLED check by the district also results in a $25.00 per person cost to cover the SLED check. Since we have completed 5 sessions of volunteer training for new volunteers this year prior to the release of the letter from the district, Mr. Byrd will contact individuals already trained to make them aware of the additional cost for the background check. Those who will need to pay for the $25.00 background check will be contacted by Mr. Byrd over the next two weeks. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the school. We'll be glad to assist in any way.
East End Bulldog Pup Mascots Are Batson and B B
Many names were submitted for consideration in naming our East End bulldog pups. A committee was formed to select the names for the bullpups from the 200+ names submitted. Lots of great ideas and names were shared. After discussion and consideration, the committee decided to choose names that were a part of East End’s history that dated back to our East End Elementary bulldog heritage. The names chosen were “Batson” and “B B” in honor of the principals who served East End Elementary. Mr. B B McKelvey was principal of East End Elementary from 1959—1970. Mr. McKelvey then continued his career at the district office until his retirement. Mr. Don Batson became principal of East End in the summer of 1970 and he continued to serve until his retirement in 1992. Both Mr. McKelvey and Mr. Batson were principals during the time of the East End bulldogs and the East End bulldog football teams, sponsored by the local recreation department. In addition, by choosing the name B B, this would also be honoring Mrs. Becky Hyatt and Mrs. Sandra Bandy, also former East End principals. So, “Batson” and “B B” became the name of the East End bulldog pup mascots. Congratulations to Hazel Hill, third grader in Ms. Alexander’s class, for wining the contest to name the bullpups. She wins a $100.00 supply voucher for Ms. Alexander and the first framed print of Batson and BB for her to keep as a reward for winning.
October 5th Edition Of East End Elementary News Is Published
The October 5th edition of East End Elementary News is published. Read for important information concerning statewide testing of ITBS and CogAt for all second graders.
October 2nd Principal's Good Book Is Announced
The October 2nd Principal's Good Book is announced. Congratulations to the following students:
Eydie Colon, Ms. Pope’s Class
Shelbie Reddick, Ms. Pope’s Class
Ildiko Cooper, Ms. Pope’s Class
Jessaca Carey, Ms. Pope’s Class
Max Miller, Ms. Pope’s Class
Stokes O'Shields, Ms. Pope’s Class
Jadon Elias, Ms. Pope’s Class
Jakob Taylor, Ms. Pope’s Class
Javien Jones, Ms. Pope’s Class
Logan Johnson, Ms. Pope’s Class
Sarah Arblaster, Mrs. Max’s Class
Sophia Prakas, Mrs. Max’s Class
Will Byrd, Mrs. Max’s Class
Griffin Mason, Mrs. Max’s Class
Breanna Lamb, Mrs. Spitzmiller’s Class
Caleb Shead, Mrs. Spitzmiller’s Class
Jordan Cureton, Mrs. Spitzmiller’s Class
Rob McMahon, Mrs. Spitzmiller’s Class
Tyler McClatchey, Mrs. Spitzmiller’s Class
Celeste Looper, Mrs. Spitzmiller’s Class
Caroline Gibson, Mrs. Spitzmiller’s Class
Xavier O’Bryant, Mrs. Davis’ Class
Lacie Shead, Mrs. Davis’ Class
Alex Bowen, Mrs. Beard and Mrs. Holley’s Class
Katie Johnson, by Mrs. Adams for Art Displayed at Easley Dialysis Center
Megan Jarisch, by Mrs. Adams for Art Displayed at Easley Dialysis Center
Journee Blanding, by Mrs. Adams for Art Displayed at Easley Dialysis Center
Ellison Batson, by Mrs. Adams for Art Displayed at Easley Dialysis Center
Zoe Barnes, by Mrs. Adams for Art Displayed at Easley Dialysis Center
Jake Bowen, by Mrs. Adams for Art Displayed at Easley Dialysis Center
Jay Fort, by Mrs. Adams for Art Displayed at Easley Dialysis Center
Karlie Massarelli, by Mrs. Adams for Art Displayed at Easley Dialysis Center
Carly Cochran, by Mrs. Adams for Art Displayed at Easley Dialysis Center
Noah Chappell, by Mrs. Adams for Art Displayed at Easley Dialysis Center
Logan Stein, by Mrs. Adams for Art Displayed at Easley Dialysis Center
Caitlyn Burleson, by Mrs. Adams for Art Displayed at Easley Dialysis Center
Haydon Barron, by Mrs. Adams for Art Displayed at Easley Dialysis Center
Jesse Parks, by Mrs. Adams for Art Displayed at Easley Dialysis Center
Kailee Henderson, by Mrs. Adams for Art Displayed at Easley Dialysis Center
Jameson Barron, by Mrs. Adams for Art Displayed at Easley Downtown Festival
Anna Seltzer, by Mrs. Adams for Art Displayed at Easley Downtown Festival
Cole Ethridge, by Mrs. Adams for Art Displayed at Easley Downtown Festival
Scottie Greene, by Mrs. Adams for Art Displayed at Easley Downtown Festival
October 2nd Edition Of East End Elemnentary News Is Published
The October 2nd edition of East End Elementary News is published. Read for information and dates about things happening at the school. This edition highlights the naming of the East End bulldog pups.
Grandparents' Night Was A Huge Success
Grandparents' Night was a huge success! Thanks to the help of many PTO volunteers, our Grandparents' Night was one of the best ever. We had hundreds of grandparents and guests join us for the evening. We were also able to assist additional parents and guardians with Web site registration. In addition, a large number of volunteers were trained during the two training sessions held in conjunction with Grandparents’ Night. Thanks to our PTO for all their help. Their help made this evening possible. The partnership between home and school is vital to a school's success. Grandparents are an important part of this bond between the home and school. Thanks to all grandparents who attended. A great time was had by all! Here are some pictures of our evening's events.
East End Elementary Recognized in Palmetto Gold and Silver Showcase
East End Elementary is one of the schools featured on the South Carolina Palmetto Gold Showcase on the South Carolina Department of Education Web site. East End was selected as one of the schools to share success stories with other schools across in regards to student achievement. Dr. Jim Rex, State Superintendent of Education, said, "“The showcase provides an excellent way for educators to learn about best practices in neighboring schools, creating learning communities among all schools across the state,” East End is one of 131 schools across the state selected for participation in the 2008-2009 Palmetto Gold Showcase.
Car Tags Available For PM Dismissal
Parents and guardians are reminded to use the car tags issued by the school for pick-up at dismissal each day. This helps us ensure a safe and orderly dismissal. If a family needs a an additional car tag, please come by the school office to request one. Your help in this effort is greatly appreciated. Our number one goal at dismissal each day is the safety of our students.
East End Students Leave No Book Left Unread
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East End students participating in the South Carolina Department of Education’s No Book Left Unread summer reading program read 172,159 pages this summer. In order to have participated, students had to keep a reading log recording all of the pages that they read over the entire summer.
Top Readers from each grade from left to right (5th grade: Pace Dillon, 4th grade and school wide winner: Olivia Goodwin, 3rd grade: Lindsay McGwinn, 2nd grade: Sasha Goodwin, 1st grade: Makayla Kerswell, and K5: William and Ella Bishop
The following students participated in No Book Left Unread: Cameron Dove, MacKenzie Kerswell, Pace Dillon, Christopher Dove, Lindsay McGuinn, Reece Lewis, Caroline Gibson, Drew Peeples, Grace Burd, Janu Patel, Erin Machamer, Erin Sowles, Madison Massarelli, Cole Bracken, Kari Dean, Makayla Kerswell, Jada Lomax, Luke Segee, Caleb McCall, Michael James, Katelyn De Guzman, Nataly Rico, Jordan Deck, Samuel Albertson, Bradley Bomar, Jay Fort, Kristopher Pickens, Taylor Fox, Logan Stein, Keeley Lipe, Krystyna Gainey, Trey McSweeney, Olivia Goodwin, Ildiko Cooper, Natalie O’Callaghan, Preston Bishop, Hazel Hill, Lyndsey Posey, Annabelle Gerisch, Austin Marable, Nikoli Daigneault, Sasha Goodwin, Joseph Massey, Lane Burnett, Will Fortner, Allen Reynolds, Heavyn Woodruff, Kinsley Deck, Tanner Leisten, and Sarah Campbell
East End Elementary Has The Greatest Faculty
East End Elementary has a great faculty who loves and cares for the East End students each and every day. These pictures highlight some of the special days at East End.
East End Elementary Is A Zest Quest School
East End is proud to be a Zest Quest school for the fourth consecutive year. Zest Quest is a partnership that was governed by Cliffs Communities that is now supervised by the Clemson Univeristy Youth Learning Institute. Zest Quest's primary goal is to promote a healthy lifestyle with the children at East End Elementary. Our Zest Quest Coach is Jessi Stevens. We also are thrilled to have Kasi Gearhardt as an additional Zest Quest Coach on Mondays each week. Both of these ladies are devoted to childhood wellness. We are thrilled to be a Zest Quest school. This is such a wonderful opportunity for our students.
Award Winning Students at East End Elementary
East End Elementary students are off to a wonderful year with many special recognitions. Our students are recognized each week for Fish Bowls, which is a tradition that dates back to Mr. Don Batson's tenure as principal at East End. Student names are submitted by faculty members for great behavior, improved behavior, super citizenship, excellent grades, improved grades and many other special accomplishments that they note in the student. The student's name is placed in the fish bowl for our weekly drawings. Each student whose name is drawn from the weekly drawings has his or her name called over the intercom with the morning announcements noting the recognition and also receives a special sticker noting his or her accomplishment.
In addition, we have a weekly Principal's Good Book publication. Student names are sent to Mrs. Day by the teachers for students achieving an accomplishment that notes they should be published in the weekly Principal's Good Book. The students' names on the weekly Principal's Good Book are called over the intercom with the Friday morning announcements, have their name and picture published on the Principal's Good Book listing for the week, and receive a special sticker noting their accomplishment for the week. The Principal's Good Book is located in our school lobby as well as published on our school Web site.
A new recognition initiated this year is Positive Bulldog Recognition for students demonstrating great citizenship and behavior. Their names are submitted by Mrs. Day. Each student receives a certificate for Positive Bulldog Recognition noting the reason that the student's name was submitted. The certificate is signed by Mrs. Day and the students are recognized in the minoring announcements. We have had many Positive Bulldog Recognitions this year. East End students are doing a great job with citizenship and behavior.
A new recognition that begins this year is the Best Bulldogs. Each teacher will be asked to select one student per homeroom who has exhibited the characteristics of being the "Best Bulldog" in the classroom. These students will be treated to a special lunch in their honor as well as receive a free treats noting this special recognition.
We are making extra efforts to recognize and encourage the best in all of our students. East End students are the best and we want to be sure that they know we acknowledge this and encourage them to be the very best that they can be as a young person.
In addition, we have a weekly Principal's Good Book publication. Student names are sent to Mrs. Day by the teachers for students achieving an accomplishment that notes they should be published in the weekly Principal's Good Book. The students' names on the weekly Principal's Good Book are called over the intercom with the Friday morning announcements, have their name and picture published on the Principal's Good Book listing for the week, and receive a special sticker noting their accomplishment for the week. The Principal's Good Book is located in our school lobby as well as published on our school Web site.
A new recognition initiated this year is Positive Bulldog Recognition for students demonstrating great citizenship and behavior. Their names are submitted by Mrs. Day. Each student receives a certificate for Positive Bulldog Recognition noting the reason that the student's name was submitted. The certificate is signed by Mrs. Day and the students are recognized in the minoring announcements. We have had many Positive Bulldog Recognitions this year. East End students are doing a great job with citizenship and behavior.
A new recognition that begins this year is the Best Bulldogs. Each teacher will be asked to select one student per homeroom who has exhibited the characteristics of being the "Best Bulldog" in the classroom. These students will be treated to a special lunch in their honor as well as receive a free treats noting this special recognition.
We are making extra efforts to recognize and encourage the best in all of our students. East End students are the best and we want to be sure that they know we acknowledge this and encourage them to be the very best that they can be as a young person.
Free and Reduced Lunch Applications
As a result of our current economy, we realize that many of our families will face changes in their finances throughout the year due to loss of income. Free and reduced lunch applications are available in our school office at anytime. In addition, there is important information on our district Web site concerning free and reduced lunch applications. If we can assist you at anytime with free or reduced lunch applications, please let us know. We are eager to assist families who may need this option at any time during the school year.
PTO Partners with Publix
The next time you are at the school, ask for a Publix card to swipe at the cash register each time you make purchases. A portion of the proceeds from your sales goes directly to benefit East End's PTO. The program is free and no cost to you. It is Publix's way of supporting the local schools by making a contribution back for a percentage of your expenses. Our PTO has cards. Pick-up one at the next school event or the next time you are at school. Share some with your friends and extended family. Their purchases can support our school, too. This is another way to benefit our school's instructional program without having to participate in a fundraiser.
Support Domino's Dough Raising With PTO
East End Elementary's PTO is partnering with Domino's of Easley for Domino's Dough Raising. A portion of the proceeds for the night's sales will go to the benefit the PTO. East End's Dough Raising nights will be the first Monday of each month. Support the East End PTO and order or pick-up supper from Domino's Pizza. October 5th is our first Domino's Dough Raising Night.
Sign-Up For Ingles Tools for Schools To Support EEE PTO
What Is The Tools For Schools Program?
When customers sign-up for the Tools For Schools program and make purchases using the Ingles Advantage™ Card, Ingles will give back to the school a portion of the total sales. The portions can be used to purchase computers and school supplies for the schools.
How Do Customers Sign Up?
The sign-up is a one time process that will take place at the beginning of the school year (Note: participant must sign up each school year to enroll for that year). The school that is designated by the customer is linked to the customer's Ingles Advantage™ Card until May 1st of the current school year. Ingles will maintain a cumulative total for the school the customer has selected and will provide the reward to the school on the pay out period date.
Join Bi-Lo BoosterPlus To Support EEE PTO
BI-Lo Grocery offers the Boosterplus program. Everyone who signs-up for this program will benefit the East End PTO with 1% of your total sales when using your Bi-Lo Bonus Card. This is a great way to support the PTO without having to do fundraising or make a contribution. Bi-Lo makes a contribution on your behalf for your expenditures at the store to our East End PTO. Please be sure to sign-up for Bi-Lo Boosterplus Program. Our students will benefit directly from the funds received by our PTO. Thanks for your support with this effort!
Save Tyson A+ Labels to Benefit EEE PTO
Save Tyson A+ 123labels to benefit East End's PTO. Each Tyson label submitted to our PTO will be redeemed by our PTO-Leadership for 24 cents per label. When purchasing Tyson products with the A+ label, please cut out the A+ 123 label (be sure to cut out the entire A+ and 123 designation on the label) and send to our PTO-L. This is nearly a quarter per product label saved and submitted. This is another great way to benefit our PTO in their efforts to support the school's instructional program.
Enroll In Target's Take Charge Of Education Program To Benefit East End's PTO
Target stores offer a Take Charge of Education program where customers sign-up for a Target Red Card and note a school to receive a portion of their expenses on the card. There is no cost to the customer. The school benefits from the program with Target as they donate a portion of the sales to the school in donations made twice during the school year. East End Elementary's PTO has gained nearly $1,400.00 during this program by Target. It is a great way to raise funds for the school without having to fundraise or personally donate. We hope all of our East End families will join the Target Take Charge of Education program.
Save Boxtops for Education
Our PTO collects Boxtops for Education. Each boxtop gives our PTO at least ten cents.For a listing of products with Boxtops, please click here. Save these and send these in to the East End PTO. We benefit with funding for our school's program through these. The due dates for Boxtops for Education are October 16th, February 5th, and May 7th.
Save Campbells Labels for Education
Save your Campbell's Labels for Education to benefit East End. These benefit our school's instructional program as the PTO uses the points earned from this to secure instructional supplies and materials for the school. Labels that are a part of the program include all Campbell's labels, V-8 labels, Pepperidge Farm labels, Prego labels, Swanson labels and Spaghettios labels. For a full listing of the labels and points, go to the Campbell's site. The next due date for Campbell's labels is October 16th.
East End Elementary Encourages Citizenship, Character, and Academics
East End Elementary's Mission is:
E xcelling in Academics
E ncouraging Character
E mbracing the Community
S eeking Success for all Students
E xcelling in Academics
E ncouraging Character
E mbracing the Community
S eeking Success for all Students
In coordination with this mission, we recognize our students for academics, character, and citizenship through our Fish Bowls and our Principal's Good Book. Fish Bowls is a recognition that began under Mr. Don Batson's administration when student names were placed in a large fish bowl for good behavior and or citizenship. Names were drawn and recognized each week with special treats. We have enhanced this recognition by being sure that some time dung the school year that all students who are nominated with a fish bowl by their teachers are acknowledged on the morning announcements as well as receive a sticker for this special recognition. Our Principal's Good Book is a list of students who are nominated by their teacher each week for improved citizenship or academics or excellence in academics or citizenship. These students' names are published on the Principal's Good Book and placed on our school's Web site. In addition, their picture is taken and they receive a Principal's Good Book sticker noting their accomplishment for being published for the week's Principal's Good Book.
Continuing with this heritage of honoring our students, we have initiated the Positive Bulldog Referral. Students are referred to the office for a Positive Bulldog Referral for great citizenship and or behavior in the classroom. The students receive a certificate for this referral as well as a sticker. We already have a number of students honored for this special recognition.
In addition, we will begin a new program this year called Best Bulldogs. Each homeroom teacher will nominate one student each month to be honored as the Best Bulldog from the homeroom. This Best Bulldog will be treated to a special lunch, receive a certificate for being named the Best Bulldog, and receive a Best Bulldog sticker.
We want our students to know that citizenship, character, and academics are all important and relate to our school's mission. Please be looking on our Web site for more Fish Bowls, Principal's Good Book, Positive Bulldog Referrals, and Best Bulldogs. East End Elementary students are the best!
Continuing with this heritage of honoring our students, we have initiated the Positive Bulldog Referral. Students are referred to the office for a Positive Bulldog Referral for great citizenship and or behavior in the classroom. The students receive a certificate for this referral as well as a sticker. We already have a number of students honored for this special recognition.
In addition, we will begin a new program this year called Best Bulldogs. Each homeroom teacher will nominate one student each month to be honored as the Best Bulldog from the homeroom. This Best Bulldog will be treated to a special lunch, receive a certificate for being named the Best Bulldog, and receive a Best Bulldog sticker.
We want our students to know that citizenship, character, and academics are all important and relate to our school's mission. Please be looking on our Web site for more Fish Bowls, Principal's Good Book, Positive Bulldog Referrals, and Best Bulldogs. East End Elementary students are the best!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving Holidays!
School will close at 11:10 on Wednesday, November 25th for the Thanksgiving holidays. We will re-open on Monday, November 30th. We hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving with your friends and family. Happy Thanksgiving!
School will close at 11:10 on Wednesday, November 25th for the Thanksgiving holidays. We will re-open on Monday, November 30th. We hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving with your friends and family. Happy Thanksgiving!
Men Who Matter Most Day on January 14th
Our annual Dad's Day has been changed to be called "Men Who Matter Most Day" to include all the men that matter the very most to our students. Our PTO sponsors this event that will be held on Thursday, January 14th from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast will be served for all in attendance. At the conclusion of "Men Who Matter Most", Mr. Byrd and Mrs. Day invite all the children who have not had breakfast to join them in the cafeteria to have breakfast with them. So, all of our students are included. We hope that the men who matter the most to our children (dads, grandfathers, uncles, neighbors, cousins, great grandfathers....) can join us for breakfast on January 14th from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Ladies Who Love Us On April 22nd
Our annual Munchies for Mom has been changed to be called "Ladies Who Love Us" so that all ladies who love our children will be encouraged to join us for breakfast. Ladies Who Love Us will be held on Thursday, April 22nd from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. This annual event is sponsored by our PTO. We hope all ladies who love our students will join us for breakfast on the 22nd of April. Mrs. Day and Mr. Byrd will invite all students who have not had a chance to eat breakfast at Ladies Who Love Us to join them for breakfast in the cafeteria. We hope all ladies (moms, grandmothers, aunts, cousins, friends, neighbors....) can join us on April 22nd from 7:00 - 9:00 in the school cafeteria for a breakfast in their honor.
What's for Lunch at East End?
Want to know what is for lunch or breakfast at East End? Choose the Student Services option to the left side of our Web site. Then, choose Student Nutrition. Our menus are linked here as well as other important information about our food service program including the prices for breakfast and lunch. Our lunchroom ladies do a great job of making nutritious choices for breakfast and lunch. Our lunchroom manager, Theresa Mobley, can be reached at 850-8108.
Ronald McDonald To Visit East End
Ronald McDonald will be joining us at East End on November 17th for two assemblies for our entire student body. His program is entitled 'It's Book Time with Ronald." We are very appreciative to McDonald's of Easley for their sponsorship of this special event.
Join East End Twitter
East End Elementary is using Twitter. Twitter is a real-time short messaging service that works over multiple networks and devices. to share information and updates. Parents who sign up to follow East End Elementary will have immediate information to events. Join Twitter today and follow the school. Our account is EastEndElem. Click on the link to access our East End account.
http://twitter.com/EastEndElem
East End Students Featured in Publication
East End students are featured on the cover of Financing Education in South Carolina, a publication of the Strom Thurmond Institute of Government and Public Affairs. Congratulations boys and girls!
East End Art on Display
Mrs. Kitty Adams is our Art teacher at East End. Her creativity and innovative lessons are just a few reasons why our students love Art. To see what our students have created with Mrs. Adams, please visit her slideshow.
Report to Parents
East End Elementary's Report to Parents is now available for viewing online. You will find the report located under Family and Community Information, SIC, or you can click on the link below.
Report to Parents
Report to Parents
East End Elementary Announcement Archives
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