SIES Weekly Newsletter

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 4th-11th: Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Drive

October 5th: SIES Charleston Battery Game @ 4 pm

October 7th-11th: CogAT and Iowa Testing (2nd Grade)

October 10th: Fall Picture Day

October 11th: End of First Quarter

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

The school directory art contest is back! We will have a quick turnaround this year, so if you are interested, please submit a drawing that exemplifies this year's cover theme: "Soaring to Success at SIES!" Make sure your name, grade, and teacher are listed on the back. We can't wait to see what you come up with! Please turn in your submission to Mrs. Ferguson by Monday, October 7th. This is the last day submissions will be accepted. The cover winner will be announced later next week.

**Note: Each family will receive ONE printed directory. Each family must consent by registering in Membership Toolkit (sies.membershiptoolkit.com) in order to be listed in the directory. The FINAL DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS MONDAY, OCTOBER 7TH. However, full class lists will be published in the directory for reference.**

There will be an Early Release tomorrow, October 4th. Students will be dismissed at 12:20 pm. Please make sure all changes are logged into School Dismissal Manager by 10:20 am. Thank you!

Come and join us TOMORROW, October 4th from 7:30-8:30 am for our second Principal Coffee Chat of the year. At this chat, we will discuss safety at SIES. How does our Comprehensive Safety Plan work and who is included? As a parent, what do you need to know in the event of an emergency? How can we talk with students about safety without frightening them? What are some ways we can improve arrival and dismissal to ensure the safety of all students? What are the district policies concerning safety procedures? How are guidelines established?

Please RSVP by clicking the button below.

Tomorrow, October 4th, is Spirit First Friday at SIES! Show your school pride by wearing your favorite SIES shirt or a shade of blue.

We will also have Pelican's Snoballs on hand! Pelican's will donate 10% of the proceeds back to the school!!! Students will have an opportunity to purchase during their recess time. This is a CASH ONLY opportunity. Please bring the EXACT AMOUNT. More details are below!

Sullivan's Island Elementary PTA and Staff will be hosting a Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Drive from October 4th through October 11th. Donated items may be dropped off during carline or at any time in the bins located outside the front of 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!

Picture Day is quickly approaching! Make sure you are camera ready on Thursday, October 10th. Order forms were sent home today in Thursday folders. Fall Make-Up Picture Day has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 12th. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Teacher Librarian, Debbie Santos (deborah_santos@charleston.k12.sc.us).

Our amazing PTA has organized a wonderful Family Night at The Charleston Battery Game for this Saturday, October 5th. If you have purchased your tickets for the evening, please read the information below to take advantage of all the fun opportunities!

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.

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.

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.