SIES Weekly Newsletter

October 14th, 15th, and 17th: CogAT Testing (4th Grade)

October 16th: Unity Day...Wear Orange!

October 18th: Half Day for Students....Dismissal @ 10:40 am

October 21st - 25th: Red Ribbon Week

October 21st: Reading Rivalry Begins

October 22nd: Math Help Session for Parents (K-2) @ 9:30 am

October 24th: Math Help Session for Parents (3-5) @ 9:30 am

October 31st: Fall Class Parties from 1-1:45 pm (No Younger or Older Siblings)

The topic of our last Principal's Coffee Chat was safety. One thing that was reviewed was our Standard Response Protocols. CCSD adopted a safety response program known as the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) in January 2020. The SRP is a response framework that provides clear, consistent language and response actions for all staff, students, and first responders. In the event of an emergency, CCSD would communicate the protocol level of the school (ex: SIES has been placed in a SECURE status). The chart below details the various response protocols and can also be found on page 28 in your Family Handbook. For more information on the SRPs, please CLICK HERE.

*Remember: Do not BLOCK communication from CCSD. If you do, you will not receive important communication during an emergency situation. Thank you!*

A favorite is returning to the cafeteria....ICE CREAM! We will begin selling ice cream TOMORROW, October 11th. Students in grades K-5 will have the opportunity to purchase an ice cream for $1.50 each Friday. There are three available options: chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. All options are sugar free.

In order to purchase, students MUST have money on their account. They may not have a negative balance.

Be sure to create a LINQ Connect account to prepay for meals. Online payments are a simple, safe and secure way to make payments to your child's account 24 hours a day at your convenience. Parents can use the secure site to prepay for school meals, track food purchases, and have the assurance of knowing lunch money they send from home actually makes it to school. If a child’s account becomes low on funds, parents receive low balance alerts by e-mail. Visit linqconnect.com to setup your account. You will need your child's student ID to add them to your account. This number can be found in PowerSchool or you can email Mrs. Ferguson (lisa_ferguson@charleston.k12.sc.us), and she will send it to you. Thank you!

Were you unable to attend our last Math Parent Help Sessions? No worries! We are going to repeat these sessions later in October.

Please note that there are two different dates. The first day, October 22nd, is geared towards K-2 parents, while our second day, October 24th, is geared towards 3-5 parents. Be sure to register below to claim your spot. An RSVP is required.

Worried about your kids and technology? Join us for an upcoming event on Sunday, October 27th at 4 pm at Beckham High School. The Charleston Chapter of Wait Until 8th, in collaboration with Screenagers, will be showing the latest 55 minute film about our kids and technology. Watch the trailer here. Come see the film and learn more about what we can do as a CHS community to help our kids!

Tickets are FREE but limited! Click the button below to register today!

Interested in football, showing your school pride, and cheering on an area team? Make plans to attend Wando's Football Spirit Night this Friday, October 11th. Students wearing school shirts will be admitted for FREE. Adults require tickets for entry. Purchase at the gate or on GoFan.Co.

Wednesday, October 16th is Unity Day, the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month. Unity Day is a day when we can come together to send a visible message of building COMMUNITY through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. So, pull out some orange, and show your support on Wednesday, October 16th!

On Friday, October 18th, we will have a Half Day Dismissal. Dismissal will occur at 10: 40 am.

All dismissal changes must be logged into School Dismissal Manager by 9:00 am. Thank you!

Thank you so much for all of the donations that have rolled in for our Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Drive. We appreciate your generosity! Ms. Galloway will be taking all donations on Friday afternoon to the Mt. Pleasant Airport for transport to affected areas.

Our last day of collection will be tomorrow, October 11th. Donated items may be dropped off during carline or at any time in the bins located in the school. Needed items include non-perishable food, diapers, baby wipes, formula, AA batteries, garbage bags, toothbrushes and toothpaste, powdered sports drinks, and hydration powders. Thank you!

We will have our Fall Classroom Parties on Thursday, October 31st from 1 - 1:45 pm. Doors to the school will open at 12:50 pm. Parents are invited to attend this party.

Please be aware of the following guidelines:

• No younger or older siblings are permitted.
• Please DO NOT exceed two adults per student. Classroom space and parking is limited. We want the students to have enough room in their classrooms to enjoy the party.

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.

This year, The Green Heart Project is celebrating 15 years of serving the Charleston community, and we invite you to join us! The Green Heart Project started from an idea - one seed planted - by our founder, Karalee Nielsen Fallert. In 2009, Karalee partnered with neighborhood volunteers and the students and teachers at Mitchell Elementary School in Downtown Charleston to build a school garden. Rooted in our 3 Rules of Respect – Respect Yourself, Respect Your Buddies, and Respect the Earth -- The Green Heart Project became a point of pride for students, as they gained a sense of confidence in themselves and service to their school community. It also supported academics with hands-on, meaningful engagement for every student at the school.

Want to learn more about The Green Heart Project and ways to support? Click the button below!

Celebrate the season with us at our Fall Festival, a perfect event for families and friends to enjoy together! We have an afternoon packed with exciting activities, tasty treats, and festive fun for all ages.

• Date & Time: Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 3:00-5:00 PM
• Location: Church of the Holy Cross, 2520 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island, SC
• Trunk or Treat: Dress up in your favorite costumes and trick-or-treat from car to car, where decorated trunks will be filled with candy and surprises!
• Dunk Tank: Take a turn at the dunk tank! Will you be the one to dunk your favorite teacher, friend, spouse or kids?
• Games & Prizes: Test your skills with a variety of carnival games! From ring toss to putt-putt, we have something for everyone. Win exciting prizes as you play!
• Delicious Fall Treats: Satisfy your sweet tooth with popcorn, cotton candy, and our famous funnel cakes! These tasty treats are the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of fall.

On October 26th, the Isle of Palms Recreation Center will host a Halloween Golf Cart Parade and Carnival from 4-6 pm. Participants can register for the golf cart parade by clicking the link below or visiting www.iop.net. The top three decorated golf carts will receive prizes!

After the parade, everyone is invited to participate in the Halloween Carnival, which will include a drive-thru haunted house, children's entertainment, food and sweet vendors, and more! For more information, visit www.iop.net or call (843) 886-8294.

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.