This newsletter includes some repeats of important information for our final days this school year. Counting today, there are 10 more days remaining!

Our Student Council is collecting supplies for the Dream Center's Opportunity Village. Your help in donations would be greatly appreciated! Please send your donations by Friday, May 17th. In advance, thank you for your support!

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 continues on Tuesday, May 14th.

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 on May 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. Please note that these must be requested in advance. 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. Requests without full legal name and birthdates will result in a clearance and badge not taking place.

Fifth grade will celebrate with the 5th Grade Graduation and Awards Day on May 23rd at 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. Requests for visitor badges to participate in this program will also be accepted between May 13 – May 20th. We had hoped to work another way for badges for 5th grade, but will need all who plan to attend the 5th Grade Graduation to requests your badges no later than Monday, May 20th. . 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!

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

Tammy Day, principal

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East End's Student Council is collecting donations for the Dream Center's Opportunity Village. We will deliver these items on Friday, May 17th. The items they need are toilet tissue, paper towels, cleaning supplies, paper plates (not styrofoam since they melt in the microwaves,) paper cups, (not styrofoam,) trash bags, and liquid laundry detergent. Your donations will be greatly appreciated!

We apologize for the late notice, but ran into difficulty securing bus transportation for the Student Council to travel to the Dream Center's Opportunity Village to deliver the items collected and then go to Mr. Cactus for a meal together. We have things worked out to go! Field trip permissions will be sent home tomorrow, Tuesday, May 14th. The forms are due back to the school by 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 17th. Cost for the trip, including the meal, is $11.00. Students can order off the kid's menu at Mr. Cactus. Their choices of entrees are:

1. Beef, Beans and Rice

2. One taco, rice and beans

3. One enchilada, rice and beans

4. One taco and one burrito

5. Cheeseburger and fries

6. Nuggets and fries

7. Cheese Quesadilla, rice and beans

Drink choices: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lemonade, Fanta, Dr. Pepper, Tea, Unsweet Tea and Water

Students can place their order at Mr. Cactus from these options once we are there on Friday.

Costs for the meal and trip are $11.00. Mrs. Ouvry will set-up the payment in MySchoolBucks tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday, May 14th, once the students receive the permission forms.

The trip will be from 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. Students should be picked-up at 5:30 p.m. at the school.

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 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 - 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. - EEE Student Council to Dream Center's Opportunity Village and Mr. Cactus (permission slips to go home Tuesday, May 14th and due back to the school by 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 17th.)

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
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