The Trojan Times

November 15, 2024

Green Sea Floyds Elementary is committed to the service of all students. We aspire to empower students to achieve greatness by providing meaningful learning experiences and fostering a family atmosphere that supports the physical, social, and emotional well-being of all students.

This past week, our third and fourth grade students delivered a remarkable Veterans Day performance. Their efforts to honor our Veterans were evident, and we couldn't be prouder of the great singing production they put on.

A big thank you to Mr. Lewis for his outstanding efforts in organizing this event. His dedication and hard work have made this performance possible, and we are grateful for his commitment to our students and community.

Thank you to the GSFH Color Guard and all the families who attended and supported our students!

We are thrilled to announce that many of our students have achieved perfect attendance for the first nine weeks. This remarkable commitment to coming to school each day contributes greatly to learning and growth. We encourage all families to continue supporting regular attendance.

Nova Widman won a bicycle for having Perfect Attendance for the first nine weeks. Congratulations, Nova!

This week was filled with wonderful moments. Our fifth graders had an exciting visit to Horry Georgetown Technical College. During this trip, students explored various majors and career paths, gaining valuable insights into their future possibilities. Please encourage your child to reflect on what they learned during this visit, as it can spark conversations about their interests and aspirations.

We are proud of their enthusiasm and curiosity as they explored future career opportunities.

See the video below that highlights the trip to HGTC.

At GSFE, we believe in the importance of service learning and giving back to the community. We held a food drive from Monday, November 4 - Friday, November 8. Our students collected 2,556 items! This was an amazing contribution to benefit Help4Kids organization. Team Isibindi won the badge for donating 753 items. Team Altruismo donated 716 items. Team Amistad donated 575 items. Team Reveur donated 512 items.

Look below at our current House competition standings.

• Thursday, November 21 - Thanksgiving Lunch with Families (Each student is limited to two guests)

• November 18 - 22 - American Education Week

• Monday - Wear your black and gold
• Tuesday - Wear your favorite college gear
• Wednesday - Dress in the attire for your future career
• Thursday - Wear neon or bright colors
• Friday - Wear your House colors
• November 25 - 29 - School Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
• Tuesday, December 3 - End Date for Quarter 2 Interim Period
• Wednesday, December 4 - Interims Sent to Parents
• Wednesday, December 4 - Reading MAP (Grades 1-5)
• Thursday, December 5 - School Picture Retakes
• Friday, December 6 - Trojan Pride Spirit Day
• Friday, December 6 - Math MAP (Grades 1-5)

Students of the week are nominated weekly by teachers in the building. These students demonstrate great character and give their personal best! Congratulations!

We are learning about using appropriate table manners. Our new social skills focus is after dining in the cafeteria or anywhere else, be responsible for your trash. We will be applying all we are learning during our Manners Day Celebration next week.

Quarter One Recap: Building Fundamental Skills

We had an amazing first quarter, with students diving into the fundamentals of throwing, catching, and teamwork. Along with developing physical skills, we incorporated a variety of games that fostered leadership and social skills. It’s been wonderful to see the kids grow in confidence, teamwork, and athletic abilities!

Quarter Two: Spotlight on Sports

As we kick off quarter two, we’re shifting our focus to sports! We’ll start with a four-week unit on basketball, where students will learn and practice essential skills, including dribbling, passing, and shooting. Along the way, we’ll mix in fun games to reinforce these fundamentals and keep our young athletes engaged.

Upcoming: Bowling to Wrap Up the Quarter

After Thanksgiving, we’ll transition from the basketball court to the bowling alley! Bowling will offer students a chance to work on coordination, control, and focus as we close out the quarter with this fun new challenge.

Thank you for your continued support, and we’re excited to keep building skills and having fun together!

The school day begins at 7:25. Please strive to have your child to school on time. If you arrive later than 7:25, please remember to park and sign your child in at the front office.

We welcome any comments or suggestions on the schoolwide program plan and the school’s Parent and Family Engagement Policy. Please provide your comments and suggestions in the space provided below.

https://forms.gle/D7mg3jThZrtNXc6F8

Title I Schools are schools that receive federal funds due to poverty status. It is determined by our free and reduced lunch participation. GSFE receives federal funding through Title I. A copy of the Title I School-Wide Plan can be reviewed in the front office. Parents are encouraged to provide feedback about school-wide Title I initiatives. Please go to the website listed below and complete the survey to give us feedback about our school.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HCSTitleOneSurvey23-24