Eagle News

Dear SME Families,

Welcome to the school year! We are so very excited to get this year started. I loved seeing many of you this morning as you walked your kiddos in. We would not be the excellent school we are without your daily support, and I thank you for that!

Our theme this year is Saddle Up for Success. This month we will be focusing on the behaviors that make us successful in school.

We have a school matrix that has all the behaviors that are expected throughout the school. During the month of August, we work very hard to learn those expected behaviors and procedures. This is a time of learning and encouragement. I am attaching the matrix below so you can talk about those behaviors with your student at home.

If you ever need anything at all, my door is always open. Just call the front desk and schedule a time so we can meet.

I hope this year is a great one and I look forward to our time together!

Sincerely,
Melissa Terry
Principal

Technology Fee

Each year at Meet the Teacher, parents/guardians are asked to pay a technology fee. This fee is to cover the usage and rental of the Chromebook or tablet during the school year. It does not matter if the student takes the technology home or not. The fee to cover regular "wear and tear" on the technology used (like we used to pay a textbook fee at the beginning of the year.) Thank you for your help!

Building Character at SME

Each month at Six Mile Elementary, we focus on different character traits and talk about ways to show those traits to others. We discuss the trait in morning meeting in our classrooms. We spotlight the trait on the school news show. Mrs. Orr, our guidance counselor, goes into classrooms and does special lessons with the trait. At the end of each month, we have a Best of the Nest party to honor those students who "shine" in that area.

This month our core essential is focusing on the BIG 3 - Treating Other Right, Making Smart Decisions, and Maximizing Potential.

Absence Notes

If your student is absent, you have three days to send a note stating the reason for their absence before it is counted unexcused. You can send a handwritten note or you can email Stephanie Merck at stephaniemerck@pickens.k12.sc.us. You can also email your child's teacher.

When students have accumulated 3 absences in a row without a note, Mrs. Plyler will have to schedule a meeting for an Attendance Conference. Please make sure to get your note in so that this does not happen.