James Island Elementary Newsletter
OCTOBER
Dear Families,
September has flown by, and October is already here! We are off to a great start here at James Island Elementary! Students and teachers are making strong connections and are off and running with engaging lessons and educational activities!
The month of October is filled with observances and fun activities. Please complete the volunteer form on the CCSD website so that you may come into our learning environment and participate in these fun times. If you need help completing the volunteer form, please stop by the front office, and Mrs. Boyd will be happy to help.
November 7 has been set aside for family data conferences. Teachers will be reaching out to schedule a conference to discuss your child’s progress. This is an excellent opportunity to become familiar with the assessment process.
Thanks for being one of the BEST parts of JIES!
Ms. Gregory
October 10-12: CogAT Testing for 2nd grade
October 12: School Improvement Council (SIC) meeting- VIRTUAL
October 13: Early Release (12:25 dismissal)
October 18: Unity Day (Wear Orange)
October 20: PTA Fun Run
October 26: PTA Chick-Fil-A Biscuits in Car Line (cash only)
October 23-27: Red Ribbon Week
October 27: Half day for students (10:40 dismissal)
November 7: Family Data Conference Day
October is Self-Care Month at JIES
Every October for the past several years, we have designated October as Self-Care month for our teachers and staff. Self-Care is such an important tool in preventing burnout, and it is something that frequently gets put last on our To-Do lists.
In October, teachers and staff are given weekly Self-Care challenges to help encourage and motivate. These bring Self-Care to the forefront and highlight the importance of caring for oneself in order to best care for our students.
Some weekly challenges in the past have been:
-steps challenge
-water drinking challenge
-self-care checklist challenge
-mindfulness challenge
-fruits and veggies challenge
We have had some wonderful prizes donated in the past by some amazing parents. Yoloha Yoga, Gold's Gym and L'Oreal have been consistent contributors.
