The "Skimmer" Scoop

October 21st - November 6th: Thank You Card Collection for Troops

November 1st: Spirit First Friday with Report Card Celebrations at Recess

November 5th: Election Day....No School

November 8th: Principal Coffee Chat @ 7:30 am

November 9th: Soar On, Skimmers! Fun Run & 5K...Register Today!

November 12th: Fall Make-Up Picture Day

November 19th: Reading Rivalry Ends

November 22nd: Reading Rivalry Pep Rally @ 1:30 pm

November 25th - 29th: Fall Break....No School

Tomorrow, November 1st, we will have a party during recess to celebrate our EXCELLENT rating on the South Carolina Report Card. Pelican's Snoballs has generously offered to sponsor this event, and they will be providing a FREE kiddie size snoball to each SIES student! Our Leadership Team will be out during each recess flavoring snoballs and celebrating our amazing students. Additionally, each student will receive a custom made water bottle sticker to show off their "excellent" accomplishment! Way to go!!

Federal Impact Aid Cards were sent home with ALL students today in Thursday folders. It is extremely important that we receive a SIGNED Federal Impact Aid Card for each student at SIES, whether or not you live or work on federal property. This directly impacts funding within our district. Please take a moment to review the card tonight, complete requested information, SIGN, and return the card as soon as possible. Thank you for your help with this matter!

On Tuesday, November 5th, all CCSD schools will be closed for Election Day. We will see everyone bright and early on Wednesday morning!

At this time, every family should have received an email with a link to access Quarter 1 Report Cards. These links are only valid for a short period of time. If you have not already tried to pull your child's report card, please do so before the link expires. If you have any issues, please reach out to our Student Data Specialist, Lynette Flagg, at lynette_flagg@charleston.k12.sc.us. Thank you!

Our 14th annual Reading Rivalry runs through November 19th. All CCSD students have an account in Beanstack, which is accessible via Clever and/or the Beanstack app. To log in:

Via the Internet:

• Go to clever.com.
• Use the student’s Clever badge OR select "Log in as student."
• Choose "Log in with Google" -- Email: studentusername@ccsdschools.com, Password: 123456

Student usernames are auto-generated using the first three letters of the student’s last name, followed by the first three letters of their (legal) first name and the last four digits of their student number. Ex: doejoh1234. Student email addresses are comprised of their username@cccsdschools.com. Ex: doejoh1234@ccsdschools.com.

If you are using the Beanstack app:

• Select "At my library, school, or bookstore"
• Click "Find a Site" and search for SIES
• Click "Sign in with Clever"
• Select "Log in with Google" and enter log in info

**Note: If the screen goes blank, close the app completely, reopen and the homescreen should appear (not sure why it's doing this).

If you are unsure of your child’s username, please email Deborah_Santos@charleston.k12.sc.us.

Our 24-25 FRIENDS of SIES Family Directories were sent home today in Thursday folders. Information in the directory was approved and edited by individuals through our SIES Membership Toolkit Site. Each family receives ONE copy of the directory per year.

Please use the information in the directory in an appropriate and respectful manner. We hope you find it helpful in coordinating playdates, connecting with other families, and making lifelong friends.

In the back of our directory, you will find advertisements for all of the generous friends and families who support SIES. Please support the businesses that support our school. Thank you!

At this time, school pictures are still being processed by Legacy Studios for viewing. When they are ready to view, we will send out notification to all families.

In order to view, you will use the QR code sent home with your child after picture day, OR you will use your child's student id number to locate their photos online at https://legacystudios.com/viewandorder/. If you are unsure of your child's student id number, you may locate it in your PowerSchool Parent Portal or email Mrs. Ferguson for assistance (lisa_ferguson@charleston.k12.sc.us). Thanks!

The 3rd Annual Soar On, Skimmers Fun Run & 5K will take place on Saturday, November 9th at 8:30 am. Register today by clicking the button below. We hope to see you out on the beach! Spread the word....everyone is welcome!

REGISTER EARLY TO SAVE!

*UPDATE CONCERNING EQUIPMENT*

For parents choosing to go to Lowlax (527 Wando Lane, Suite B, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464, Phone: 843.971.1327) for their equipment needs:

• Starter packs for both girls and boys are available.
• Equipment prices will be adjusted to reflect a 25% discount.
• Store employees are knowledgeable concerning the IOP Rec program and will assist with equipment needs.
• On Monday - Friday (10am- 6pm), Tom or Jeff will be on site to help and answer questions.
• On Saturday (10am-4pm), Greta will be on site to help and answer questions
• They will help parents and participants pick out all the necessary equipment (see below). If needed, they will break in the pocket of the stick or cut the shaft to length (in most cases, this will not be needed). They will set each kid up for success!

Any issues or questions, feel free to contact program instructor, Jimmy Menacho at jmenacho1@gmail.com

Get ready to have fun! Laxabunga!

Participants must provide their own equipment:

• Eye protection (goggles for girls/helmet for boys), stick, gloves, mouth guard, and cleats
• Recommended equipment can be found here: Starter Packs - Lowcountry Lacrosse (lowlax.com)
• Please make sure any store you choose adjusts the sticks for both the girls and boys. (Cutting the aluminum shaft to length and sizing the pocket.)
• For more program information: LINK
• For Registration: LINK