Eagle News
SME newsletter for families and the community
Dear Parents,
January is often the month that brings inclement weather. Here is some information that will help you in case of an e-Learning Day.
What to Expect on eLearning Days
Assignments: Students will have five days to complete eLearning assignments.
K5-12 Students: All students with school-issued Chromebooks can complete assignments online.
Younger Students: Teachers will provide traditional paper-based assignments.
Attendance: If assignments are not completed within five days, the student will be marked absent. We will let you know the due date for assignments if we are absent.
Teacher Support: Teachers will communicate their office hours and assignment details directly to students and parents.
Building Access: All school buildings and offices will be closed.
Preparing for eLearning Days
To prepare for possible inclement weather, students should:
Ensure their device/Chromebooks are charged and ready to use.
Keep an eye out for assignment details from their teachers.
Reminder: eLearning Days help us maintain our scheduled breaks and last day of school without needing make-up days!
For more detailed information regarding eLearning Days, please visit our eLearning Day website.
Communication During Inclement Weather
If school closures are necessary due to weather, SDPC will notify families through:
Phone calls, text messages, and email
Our website (www.pickens.k12.sc.us) and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram)
Local news media
Please ensure your emergency contact information is up to date to receive these communications. Our goal is to announce closures as early as possible, and never later than 6:30 a.m. on the day of the cancellation.
If you have any questions about this, please let us know.
Melissa Terry
Principal
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 COMMITMENT. Commitment is making a plan and putting it into practice.
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, Mr. Gilstrap will have to schedule a meeting for an Attendance Conference. Please make sure to get your note in so that this does not happen.
Six Mile Elementary
Email: teachersname@pickens.k12.sc.us
Website: www.pickens.k12.sc/sme
Location: 777 North Main Street, Six Mile, SC, USA
Phone: 864-397-2400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sixmileelementaryschool
Twitter: @SME_Eagles