The Trojan Times

Green Sea Floyds Elementary is committed to the service of all students. We aspire to empower students to achieve greatness by providing meaningful learning experiences and fostering a family atmosphere that supports the physical, social, and emotional well-being of all students.

Any child who is 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026 is eligible to register for kindergarten. Registration opens Monday, March 23. Mrs. Crystal Cox is available to help all students get registered for Kindergarten. You can reach her at 843-392-1078. Don't delay. Encourage anyone you know in the GSFE attendance area to register as soon as possible!

Please bring the following documents when registering:

• Birth certificate

• Current immunization (shot) record

• Proof of residency

• Parent/guardian photo ID

Accepted Proofs of Residency:

• Current electric, water, or cable bill

• Current signed lease or rental agreement

• If you are living with a relative or friend:

• A notarized letter from them stating you and your child live at their address

• A copy of their proof of residency

Special Event: Kindergarten Signing Day!
Students who are registered before May 18 will be invited to participate in our First Annual Kindergarten Signing Day Event! More specific details about this event will be available soon.

We’ll celebrate with:

• Dinner

• Orientation for families, including a tour of kindergarten classrooms

• Meet and greet with teachers

• Students will sign their Statement of Intent to become part of the GSFE family

Townes Shelley was the winner of the GSFE Spelling Bee. He went to the Regional Spelling Bee in Florence to compete last Saturday. Townes did a wonderful job representing GSFE Greatness! Congratulations, Townes!

• Tuesday, March 24 – MAP Reading
• Tuesday, March 24 – Quarter 3 Ends
• Thursday, March 26 – MAP Math
• Friday, March 27 – Fine Arts Day
• Tuesday, March 31 – 5th Grade Parenting Event & Breakfast with Nick Harris (7:30)
• Wednesday, April 1 – HCS Technology Fair
• Thursday, April 2 – 4th Grade Science Fair Parenting Event (8:00)
• Thursday, April 2 – Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
• Thursday, April 2 – Quarter 3 Report Cards Available
• Thursday, April 2 – School Librarian Appreciation Day
• Friday, April 3 – April 12 – Spring Break

We are so proud of all our students—keep encouraging them to work hard each day as they earn their way toward the final reward: the Family Kingdom field trip.

The STEM Lab has been buzzing with energy this winter! In the STEM modules, elementary students explored Earth Sciences, while primary students focused on Forces in Nature, such as pushes, pulls, and gravity.

Students delved into weathering, erosion, and deposition. They learned that weathering involves breaking down rocks through wind, water, and ice. As part of a science investigation, we built an erosion model and used ice, water, and compressed air to erode soil. We also took a closer look at tectonic plates and seismology. Students understand the factors contributing to South Carolina's recent seismic activity. Primary students applied the design process to create and test vehicles capable of pushing or pulling rock loads. We also explored gravity by constructing apple towers inspired by Isaac Newton's story of apples falling from a tree.

GSFE will be represented by 29 fourth and fifth graders at the HCS Technology Fair. Team members have been hard at work for six weeks working on engineering robotics, animation, coding, and website design. The team, as well as the six coaches, are looking forward to attending the 17th annual Horry County Schools Technology Fair on April 1st in Myrtle Beach.

The GSFE PTO would like to thank Floyd Financial Group for sponsoring our beautiful spring cafeteria windows! These bright and cheerful displays help create a fun and welcoming space for our students to grab a book, enjoy the wonderful weather, and continue to Rise with Reading.

Floyd Financial Group is dedicated to helping individuals and families plan for financial security in a clear, supportive, and non-intimidating way. Their services include life insurance, retirement planning, health and supplemental insurance, Medicare, trust, wills, and estate planning.

Thank you, Floyd Financial Group, for supporting our school and our community!