This newsletter includes some repeats of important information for our final days this school year. Counting today, there are 15 days remaining!

This is very busy week at East End with our SC Ready testing beginning for grades 3, 4, and 5. Additional details are included in this newsletter. It is very important for our students to have a full night's sleep, healthy breakfast, arrive to school on time and have a "can do" attitude. We are supplying peppermint puffs for our students to have during the testing. We encourage every family to send a full water bottle for the students to have during testing, as well.

State testing begins for our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders on Tuesday, May 7th. The schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, May 7th – ELA Day 1 for Grades 3, 4, and 5

Wednesday, May 8th – ELA Day 2 for Grades 3, 4, and 5

Tuesday, May 14th – Math for Grades 3, 4, and 5

Thursday, May 16th – Science for Grade 4

Make-up testing will take place each of the non-tested days starting May 8th. Make-up testing will take place May 9, 10, 13, 15, 16 (grades 3, and 5), 18, and continuing May 20 - May 24, if needed.

Refer to our testing information included in this newsletter for additional details.

The times for our Awards Day programs on May 22nd are included in this newsletter. The times are: May 22nd - Awards Day for K3 - 4th Grade

8:30 - 1st Grade 9:15 - 2nd Grade, 10:15 - 3rd Grade, 11:15 - 4th Grade, 12:15 - 5K, 12:45 – K3 and K4 in classrooms, and 1:30 – Behnke’s Class

Visitor badges for Awards Day programs must be requested in advance. There is not time available to sign everyone in on that date. Details for obtaining your visitor’s badge for the 22nd will be included in upcoming newsletters. Please note that these must be requested in advance. Look for details in our next newsletter. We will accept requests to participate between May 13 – May 20th. Please be sure to send your full legal name and birthdate in order for a badge to be printed.

Fifth grade will celebrate with the 5th Grade Graduation and Awards Day on May 23rd at 8:15 a.m. in the cafeteria. Requests for visitor badges to participate in this program will also be accepted between May 13 – May 20th. Be sure to check our future newsletter for exact details. Due to the volume of visitors coming on the 22nd and 23rd, we cannot sign anyone in on these dates. Visitor badges must be requested in advance between May 13th – 20th. Thanks for your cooperation with this!

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call the school or contact your child’s teacher. We will be glad to assist.

Field Day events are on Tuesday, May 21st.

8:30 a.m. -Field Day for K3, K4, K5 and 1st Grade

10:30 a.m. - Field Day for 2nd and 3rd Grade

12:30 - Field Day for 4th and 5th Grade

If you would like to assist with Field Day, please contact either Mr. Pietrzak or Mr. Abercrombie. All volunteers must be volunteer trained. We do not have space for spectators. Those who are joining us must be volunteer trained in order to assist.

As always, thank you for your support of East End!

15 days to go! We are going to make these final days the best ever!

Tammy Day, principal

#LearnersTodayLeadersTomorrowTheAdventureAwaits!

April 28, 2024

Parents and Guardians of Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade Students,

I am writing to share information about our upcoming state mandated testing and to perhaps answer some questions you may have concerning the testing. SC Ready and SC PASS testing for grades 3, 4, and 5 will begin on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at East End Elementary. Our students will participate in ELA (English Language Arts) testing on Tuesday, 5/7 and Wednesday, 5/8 and math testing on Tuesday, 5/14. The SC PASS Science test is on Thursday, May 16th for grade four students only.

I plan to meet with 3rd, 4th and 5th graders to talk about the importance of doing their best on the test, eating a healthy breakfast and being well-hydrated before testing, getting plenty of sleep each night before, arriving to school on time, and having a “can do attitude” during the testing. In advance, thank you for your support of your child in encouraging him/her each morning before testing. We plan to begin the testing promptly each morning right after arrival. Our teachers have worked to have our students well prepared. Your help this year is also greatly appreciated. We ask that you pay close attention to the testing schedule listed below.

Pre-arranged absence request during testing will not be approved. Early dismissals during testing will also not be an option. The tests are untimed. Per SC Testing Guidelines, students may not be in possession of any electronic devices that can be used for communicating, timing, creating images, or storing images. These devices will be collected by the teacher and returned after each test session is completed. A brochure with information about testing will also be shared with you.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call Del Freitag, testing coordinator and guidance counselor, at 397-1704. Donna Harden, interim assistant principal can be reached at 397-1711 or I can be reached at 397-1710. We will all be glad to assist.

Sincerely,

Tammy Day, principal

Testing Schedule

Third Grade

May – 7th-SCReady, ELA Day 1

May 8th SC Ready, ELA Day 2

May 14th – SC Ready Math

Fourth Grade

May 7th SC Ready, ELA Day 1

May 8th – SC Ready ELA Day 2

May 14th– SC Ready, Math

May 16th – SCPASS – Science

Fifth Grade

May 7th– SC Ready, ELA Day 1

May 8th – SC Ready, ELA Day 2

May 14th – SC Ready, Math

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Some have contacted the office or current administration about teacher requests for the 2024-2025 school year. Mr. Chris Brewington, East End Principal beginning July 1, 2024, has indicated that teacher requests will not be used in making rolls for the upcoming school year. There is no need to send in a teacher request as these will not be used in making rosters for the new school year.

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Yearbooks will be on sale starting this week on MySchoolBucks for $20.00 an annual. Each page is in full-color. Our yearbooks will be distributed on Monday, May 21st. You can begin to purchase the yearbooks now. These are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. We have ordered a limited number for purchase.

• SDPC One-Pager Abubdabox.pdf

• SDPC One Pager Spanish

Use the link below for information about 3K, 4K and 5K registration for the 2024-2025 school year. Please let us know if you have questions. Thank you!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WkSwfjwmKAPKMK1FwYyI-MgB1rVCZ2oG/view

Securly Parent OnePager.pdf - Google Drive

2023-2024 School Calendar Approved!

· 11/28/22 - The school board approved the calendar for the 2023-2024 school year.

· Click here to view and download the calendar.

Our focus this year with our character education is with the Six Pillars of Character in Character Counts. One student per homeroom will be recognized each month for their excellence in citizenship and character based on the focus of Character Counts. We are excited about honoring our great East End citizens each month!

Mission

• Excelling in Academics

• Encouraging Character

• Embracing the Community

• Seeking Success for each Student

Beliefs

• Students are our first priority and are given equitable educational opportunities.

• Education is the shared responsibility of parent, child, and teacher.

• Learning and education must be life-long in order to prepare students for a successful future.

• All people can learn and contribute to society in a unique and valuable way.

• Cultural diversity promotes full development of the individual and society.

May 6th - 10th - SDPC Teacher Appreciation Week

May 7th, Tuesday - SC Ready ELA Day 1 Testing - Grades 3, 4, and 5

May 8th -Wednesday - SC Ready ELA Day 2 Testing - Grades 3, 4 and 5

May 9th and 10th - SC Ready ELA Make-Up Testing - Grades 3, 4, and 5

May 10th at 8:15 a.m. - PTO Meeting

May 13th - SC Ready ELA Make-Up Testing - Grades 3, 4, and 5

May 14th - Tuesday - SC Ready Math Testing- Grades 3, 4, and 5

May 15th - Wednesday - SC Ready Make-Up Testing - Grades 3, 4 and 5

May 16th - Thursday - SCPASS Testing- Grade 4

May 17th - through end of school year - Make-Up Testing for Grades 3, 4 and 5 for SC Ready and SCPASS

May 17th - 7:00 - 7:30 a.m. - All Pro Dad Meeting - Light Breakfast Served - Sign-Up Link Shared ahead of the meeting

May 17th - 1:45 p.m. - Clap Out for High School Seniors at EEE followed by refreshments on the playground for high school students and their families

May 20th - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Fifth Grade Dance

May 21st - Field Day Events

8:30 a.m. -Field Day for K3, K4, K5 and 1st Grade

10:30 a.m. - Field Day for 2nd and 3rd Grade

12:30 - Field Day for 4th and 5th Grade

If you would like to assist with Field Day, please contact either Mr. Pietrzak or Mr. Abercrombie. All volunteers must be volunteer trained. We do not have space for spectators. Those who are joining us must be volunteer trained in order to assist.

May 21st - Yearbooks Distributed Today

May 22nd - Awards Day for K3 - 4th Grade

8:30 - 1st Grade 9:15 - 2nd Grade, 10:15 - 3rd Grade, 11:15 - 4th Grade, 12:15 - 5K, 12:45 – K3 and K4 in classrooms, and 1:30 – Behnke’s Class

May 22nd - Last Day for Lunch To Be Served

May 22nd - Last Day for PM Preschool Class - Mrs. Brown's Class - to attend school.

May 22nd at 1:00 p.m. - PM Preschool Class - Mrs. Brown's Class - End-of-Year Party

May 23rd - 8:30 a.m. - Fifth Grade Graduation

May 23rd - Breakfast Served, No Lunch Served

May 23rd - Half-Day Dismissal at 11:10 a.m.

May 24th - Half-Day Dismissal at 11:10

May 24th - Last Day of School for Students

May 24th - 5th Grade "Clap Out" at 8:05 a.m.

May 24th - Breakfast Served, No Lunch Served

May 24th - Fifth Grade Celebration - 8:10 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

May 24th - 10:00 a.m. - End of Year Parties for K3 - 5th grade

Check our our EEE Facebook link above to see pictures and information from EEE.

Email: TammyDay@pickens.k12.sc.us
Website: eee.pickens.k12.sc.us
Location: 505 East 2nd Avenue, Easley, SC, USA
Phone: (864) 397-1700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/East-End-Elementary-School-516098308484782