SIES Weekly Newsletter

September 20th: NO SCHOOL - Family Conference Day

September 24th: Math Help Session for Parents (K-2) @ 9:30 am

September 26th: Math Help Session for Parents (3-5) @ 9:30 am

September 28th: Deadline to Purchase Charleston Battery Tickets

October 2nd: Walk and Bike to School Day

October 4th: Spirit First Friday with Pelican's Snoballs

October 4th: Principal Coffee Chat (7:30 - 8:30 am)

October 4th: Early Release @ 12:20 pm

October 5th: SIES Charleston Battery Game @ 4 pm (Details Below)

Thank you to everyone for making our Sandcastle Day such a success! Students were truly engaged in the Science and Engineering Practices on the beach, and it was so much fun to see their collaboration and creativity on display! Elaine Berry and Jen Toole from CCSD's School Choice Department were on hand to witness the event, and they were very impressed with what they saw from the students. Below, you will find a link to two folders containing pictures of the day. Special thanks to Hansje Gold-Krueck for taking the first set of photos, and Officer Poole for the aerial shots taken in the second folder. We hope you enjoy!

The district conference day is TOMORROW, Friday, September 20th. There will be no school for students this day. Conferences will run from 7 am - 3 pm. During the 15-minute conference, your child's teacher will discuss specific data, including iReady results, areas of strength, and opportunities for growth. This is a wonderful time to meet one-on-one with your child's teacher. We hope to see you at school tomorrow! If you have any questions regarding conferences, please reach out to your child's teacher.

In order to be included in our online directory and in our printed directory, you must verify and consent to the publication of your information through our Membership Toolkit Site. THIS MUST BE DONE EACH YEAR.

If you have not done so already, please:

1. Login or create a new account at sies.membershiptoolkit.com.

2. Enter or verify your personal information. Select the information that you wish to be published in our online and printed directory.

If you do not do this, your information WILL NOT be included in the directory. The deadline is OCTOBER 1st. Thank you!

Are you interested in purchasing an advertisement in the SIES directory for the 24-25 school year? Information can be found below. If you are interested in purchasing one of the beautiful blue fence ads (PRIME ADVERTISING REAL ESTATE!), please email FRIENDS at friendsofsies@gmail.com. Fence ads include a full page ad in the printed directory as well. The deadline is September 27th for printed ads, so ACT NOW!

Save the date for our 3rd Annual Soar On, Skimmers Fun Run & 5K on Saturday, November 9th! The race will begin at 8:30 am on the beach behind the school. Come out and enjoy a fun community feel while getting in a good workout! Registration will be available soon.

We are currently looking for sponsors at various levels! If interested, please email friendsofsies@gmail.com.

Do you want to know more about math instruction at SIES? Are you looking to understand the Bridges Curriculum and ways to support your child? If you answered yes to these questions, then we have a wonderful opportunity for you! We are offering two parent help sessions in September. Our first session on Tuesday, September 24th will be geared towards K-2 students, while our session on Thursday, September 26th will focus on grades 3 through 5.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. An event RSVP was sent out to all K-2 parents on Tuesday, September 17th and to all 3-5 parents on Wednesday, September 18th.

The Gifted & Talented Artistic program is now open for nominations for the 2024-2025 school year. Students in grades 3 through 8 may be nominated by parents or guardians to be evaluated in the areas of dance, drama, music, and visual art. Nominations will be accepted through November 1, 2024. For more information about the Artistically Gifted & Talented identification process and to access the nomination form, please visit the Visual & Performing Arts webpage at ccsdschools.com/vpa.

Our amazing PTA has organized a wonderful Family Night at The Charleston Battery Game on October 5th. If interested, be sure to purchase your tickets by September 28th to receive the 20% discount!

Here are a few additional details for the event.

Match Timeline:

1:30 pm: Parking Lots Open
2:30 pm: Gates Open + Private Space Open
3:15 pm - 3:20 pm: Pre-Match Group Experiences Check-In
3:20 pm: Watch Player Warm Up Begins
3:50 pm: High-Five Tunnel Begins (Kids Only)
3:57 pm: Pre-Match Experiences END
4:00 pm: Match Begins
~6:00 pm: Match Ends
~6:05 pm: Youth Autograph Session Begins

Parking, Security, and Clear Bag Policies:
Parking details can be found here.

***Clear Bag Policy*** Diaper/Medical Bags allowed - to be tagged, No Strollers or Umbrellas permitted.

FAQS:
Please read the A to Z guide for all match day details here.

Food Truck Line Up: (subject to change)

Home Team BBQ

Coastal Crust Wood-fired Pizza

Travelin' Tom's Coffee of Charleston Harbor
Cachita’s Kitchen
Tamashii by The Misfit Chef
The Wedge CHS
Crave Kitchen & Cocktails
Trippy Dogs
Nautical Bowls
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Ben & Jerry's
T&T Kettle Korn

Matchday Experiences + Activities: (all included free with group admission)

· Pre-match/Halftime Welcome Message over the PA system to Welcome SIES Families

· Pre-Match Concert featuring a local DJ starting at 2:30pm

· Best in Class F&B Options from top local vendors

· FREE Kids Activities on our youth soccer pitch (inside the stadium)

· FREE Kids Face Painting & Coloring Booth presented by Color World

· Ages 4 and under are free admission and do not need a ticket

· On-Field Group Experiences:

• Warm-Ups Watchers
• High-Five Tunnel
• Post-match Autographs

On-Field Experiences: included with match ticket. Ages 5-18 (see below)

· Warm-Ups Watchers: Watch pre-game warmups from the sideline. All teams are welcome to

join! 500 kids maximum.

· High-Five Tunnel: Warm-up watchers shift to line up for player walkout and give them high-

fives as they enter the field. 500 kids maximum.

· Post-Match Autographs: All kids are welcomed onto the field behind the west sideline field

boards for post-match autographs. All fans as welcome to join! No maximum.

Mark your calendar for the following events sponsored by the IOP Recreation Department. For more information, visit www.iop.net.

Thursday, September 19th

• Farmer's Market from 4 - 7 pm
• Outdoor Movie: Starts at Dusk to 7:15 pm; Movie: Angels in the Outfield (1994), Rated: PG

Beach Yoga

• Every Tuesday at 7:30 am
• 25th Ave. Beach Access
• Class will be held through October.
• FREE

On Friday, October 11th, the Isle of Palms Recreation Department will host Ghostly Tide Tales from 6-7 pm. Presented by Bulldog Tours, there will be campfires on the beach with family friendly ghost tales (public beach access next to the sea cabins on the beach). Free parking will be offered during the event in Municipal Lot B. Be sure to arrive early and bring your chairs, blankets, and flashlights to find a spot near one of the fires! For more information, visit www.iop.net or call (843) 886-8294.

Discover local vendors offering health-focused products throughout the Lowcountry. Join us for giveaways, special discounts and prizes as you discover local Charleston and Mount Pleasant health offerings! Learn more at lowcountryhealthfair.com.

The free Cooper River Bridge Run Kids Run and Family Festival will take place at Stoney Field on September 29th from 1:00 to 5:00 pm with family yoga and lots of outdoor activities and games. All race participants will receive a finisher medal when they cross the finish line. The Family Festival and race are free to everyone, but children 12 and under are required to register for the race in order to participate and receive their free t-shirt. The registration link is below.