Dear Seaside Families,
Andrew Ball Ed.D
Principal
Seaside Elementary
RAYS
R-Respect yourself and others
A-Always do your personal best
Y-You are special and you matter
S-Spread kindness
RAYS
šPlease make sure that you talk to your student about what it means to be a StingRAY! At Seaside Elementary we always are showing respect, always doing our personal best, knowing that they are special and matter, and spreading kindness at all times! š
Do you have an hour a week? Volunteering at a school can have a positive impact on the academic success of a child. click here to complete a volunteer application.
How you can help:
- Serve as an academic tutor or homework helper
- Serve as a literacy tutor
- Be a reading buddy, book buddy, or reading friend
- Help with writing assignments
- Play instructional games
- Be a penpal or email pal
- Be an ESOL coach or practice vocabulary with non-English speaking students.
- Share expertise in creative arts or recreational activities
- Answer phones
- Run copies
- Help in the library, guidance, or nurse's office
- Assist with developing teaching materials
- Monitor hallway, playgrounds, or cafeterias
- Monitor testing
- Assist in producing the school newsletter or student publishing center
- Chaperone school trips
- Help with fundraising activities
- Volunteer Application
š Rays for the Day Morning Show š
Be sure to check out our Rays for the Day Morning Show!
October 14-Schools Closed/Possible Make-up Day
October 15-Schools Closed/Possible Make-Day
October 18-Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
October 23- End of the first 9 weeks
October 28- Boosterthon Fundraiser Starts
October 28-November 1-Red Ribbon Week (Please see Flyer below)
October 28- Seaside Stingray Night at the Fun Warehouse!! Save the date- Monday, October 28th between 3-9pm!
October 29- Trunk or Treat at St. James High School Be sure to mark Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 from 5:30-7pm!š¦š
October 30- Report Cards issued
November 5- No School Election Day
November 6- Boosterthon Event Day
November 7- Fall Club Showcase 6 P.M. in the Gym
November 11-Veterans Day Breakfast to Honor our Veterans 7:45 A.M.-8:30 A.M. (Use Link Below to sign up a Veteran)
November 11- 8:30-9:15- Veterans Day Performance 3rd grade cast speaking parts is first (Coming to watch would be 3rd grade parents, any vets, and PK, CD, K)
9:30-10:15- 2nd Veterans Day Performance 4th grade cast speaking parts (Coming to watch would be 4th grade parents, any vets, 1st, and 2nd grade)
November 25-29-Thanksgiving Break
We are having a Veterans Day breakfast on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Seaside Elementary for all of our Veterans that have served or are serving in our military. If you know someone in your family or someone in the community that would like to join us please fill out the Google Form linked below. This way we will be able to have an approximate number of people coming to our breakfast. The breakfast will start at 7:45 A.M. and end right near 8:30 A.M. as we will then transition to the gym for our Veterans' Day Program. We are looking forward to this wonderful event!
Clear Backpack Policy
We have noticed that students are putting a lot of stickers all over their clear backpack. This makes it very hard to see through the backpack. Trademark logos can only be so big. Please check your student's backpack to make sure that it can be clearly seen through. Also, please make sure that they are only bringing things that they actually need for school.
To check out more information regarding clear backpacks please visit https://www.horrycountyschools.net/clearbackpacks for more specifics and FAQs regarding the clear backpack protocols.
**We do not want to call and upset you about your student's backpack. However, we must enforce the clear backpack policy. Thank you for your understanding and help with this safety and security policy.**
Clear Backpack Policy
Backpacks must have clear visibility through all dimensions excluding the backpack bottom. We have clear backpacks in our front office. They are free to our students. Please call or stop in and we will gladly give you a free clear backpack that meets the HCS policy.
To check out more information regarding clear backpacks please visit https://www.horrycountyschools.net/clearbackpacks for more specifics and FAQs regarding the clear backpack protocols.
**We do not want to call and upset you about your student's backpack. However, we must enforce the clear backpack policy. Thank you for your understanding and help with this safety and security policy.**
Clear Backpack Policy
Colored transparent backpacks are not allowed. Only fully clear backpacks are permitted.
To check out more information regarding clear backpacks please visit https://www.horrycountyschools.net/clearbackpacks for more specifics and FAQs regarding the clear backpack protocols.
**We do not want to call and upset you about your student's backpack. However, we must enforce the clear backpack policy. Thank you for your understanding and help with this safety and security policy.**
PTO Skip the Car Rider Line!
Breakfast and Lunch Free for ALL Students
All students in Horry County Schools will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 24-25 school year as part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. Click here for more information.
When coming to eat lunch with your child
We love having parents coming to eat with their child. Please sit with your child only at the tables that have been put out for parents.Please make sure to not travel anywhere else but to the lunch room and back down to the office. Parents are not allowed to walk around with or without their student around the building unsupervised.Thank you for your attention to this!
Arrival and Dismissal Reminders
Our doors open for our students at 7 A.M.
- For safety purposes no parents are allowed to walk their student to their classroom.
- Please make sure to always have your driver's license on you to present to the front office staff if you are bringing in or picking up your student.
- Breakfast begins at 7 A.M. and ends at 7:35 A.M.
- Tardy bell rings at 7:40 A.M. (Please make sure you are on time.) Our car rider line is empty from 7-7:25. Everything starts to pick up right at the last 15 minutes.
- Dismissal is at 2:40. If you are picking up in the car rider line, please have your car rider tag on your dash board the entire time or you will be asked to park and come to the front office.
Attendance Matters!
Research shows that consistent attendance is a critical piece of student success. Absences with doctor notes (medical, eye, dentist) will be marked as medically excused. If absent due to death in the family an obituary or memorial information is needed to excuse for bereavement.
If any of the following occur Horry County Schools requires an attendance meeting to implement an AIP (Attendance Intervention Plan):
- 3 consecutive unexcused absences
- 5 accumulative unexcused absences
- 10 unexcused tardy/early sign-outs
Did you know...? Why Daily Attendance Matters:
Missed Lessons = Falling Behind: Even one day can mean missing critical instructions and activities, making it harder for your child to catch up.
Impact on Future Success: Consistent attendance is a strong predictor of academic achievement and future opportunities.
Building Resilience: Regular attendance teaches your child the value of perseverance and responsibilityāessential skills for success in life.
Stronger Friendships: Daily presence helps your child develop and sustain friendships, which are crucial for emotional and social development.
Healthy Routine: Attending school every day establishes a stable routine, promoting better mental and physical health.
Message from Nurse Hopkins
Please reach out to Nurse Megan Hopkins if your child has any medical issues that the school may need to know (severe allergies, asthma, diabetes, seizures, etc.) If you need to reach her please call the school at 843-650-3490 or by email at MHopkins002@horrycountyschools.net. It is imperative that we know about any medical issues so that we are able to keep your child safe at all times.Please make sure that your child's shot records are up to date.
Message from Nurse Hopkins
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Horry County Schools (HCS) performs student mass health screenings in selected grade levels. As recommended by the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC), these screenings include vision, hearing, dental, body mass index (BMI), and blood pressure screenings. Health screenings play an important role in the health and health education of our children and help to identify students who may need a referral for medical/professional evaluations. HCS health professionals do NOT perform medical evaluations. If a referral is necessary based on the screening findings, the school nurse will send information home with the student. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to schedule the appropriate medical appointment.
All health screening information is maintained in the school nurseās office and may only be shared with the childās parent or guardian.
Parents may opt out of student health screenings by sending the attached Student Health Screenings Opt-out form to your childās school nurse. Opt-out forms must be completed each school year. Additional information regarding health screenings can be found on our website at https://www.horrycountyschools.net/healthscreenings.
Car Rider
We have posted this on our Facebook page and I will always have this video on our Stingray Review. Please use the link to watch this video on how to go around the car rider loop and read important information below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X2G-tnvNXbGSTFs13NOt3c32wOqI9ZJm/view?usp=drivesdk
Bus Office Information
Seaside Elementary is in the St. James Area cluster. If you have any questions about your student's bus or route please contact the St. James Area Bus Office at 843-650-1937. Please click on the HCS Transportation Page Bus Rules and Guidelines to help you with bus transportation information.
Please check your child's backpack!
Please check your child's backpack for inappropriate items, personal electronic devices, toys, stuffed animals, Pokemon cards, sports cards, plush toys etc. Please also make sure that they are not putting stickers all over their clear backpack. This makes it very hard to see through the clear backpack. We do not want your child losing their personal items. We are not responsible for any lost items. We do not want any items coming to school that may cause a safety issue or cause your child to get into trouble for. Please only have your child bring school related materials. We thank you in advance for doing this! We really appreciate it!
Horry County Schools 2024-25 School Calendar!
The 2024-2025 School calendar is now available online!
Visit www.horrycountyschools.net/hcscalendar to view or download the pdf calendar.
šReading with Malcomš
Mrs. LaValley sent home READMarathon papers last week! Make sure youāre logging your reading time at home! You can learn more at www.readwithmalcolm.com/readmarathon
Read with Malcolm - Share the Magic Foundation Questions? Please email Ms. Lavalley at alavalley@horrycountyschools.net