The "Skimmer" Scoop

Friday, October 9th

1/2 Day Dismissal (10:40)

Saturday, October 10th

PTA Charleston Battery Game

Monday, October 12th

Family Conference Day (no school)

October 13 & 14

IOWA Testing (grade 2)

October 18th

Report Cards distrubuted this week

October 21st

Reading Rivalry Starts

October 23rd

Fun Run!

October 26-30

Red Ribbon Week

October 30th

Fall Class Parties 1:00-1:45

Did you know October is Principal Appreciation Month? 💛

At SIES, we know we have one of the very best! Thank you, Ms. King, for leading us each and every day with innovation, kindness, and a passion for learning . Your dedication to our students, staff, and school community makes SIES such a special place to learn, grow and Soar on!

We are so grateful for YOU, Ms. King! 🥰💛

We were recently notified that Moultrie’s Graduation and May Day are both scheduled for May 20th. To give families the opportunity to attend both events, May Day will be held from 8:30–9:30 a.m. on May 20th.

This schedule will allow families plenty of time to make their way to Seacoast for Moultrie’s 11:00 a.m. graduation. We hope this timing allows families to celebrate both special occasions!

We have been working on the three parts to the Super Simple Shoe Tying Method in class. Your students have been challenged to practice with you or to tie all the shoes in the house! Please help us reach our goal of getting everyone to learn how to tie their shoes before Winter Break! Check out the tutorials here: https://canva.link/fsebas6a65mzocu

🏃 Sign up for the Fun Run!
💻 Build and share your fundraising page with family and friends!
👕 Buy your Fun Run shirt!
Last day to purchase shirts is October 6!

Every registration and fundraiser helps support our SIES students! 💙

Do you have a grandparent who would love to be involved at SIES? Send this invitation to your grands! We are excited to kick off our Grands Volunteer Program and would love for grandparents to be part of our school community.

📅 Thursday, October 15
⏰ 7:30 AM
📍 SIES

Join us for our Grands Volunteer Organization Meeting to learn more about how our amazing grandparents can volunteer, connect with students, and make a difference at SIES!

Grands, we’d love to have you join us! RSVP Below!

In November, Ms. Rice and I will take the top 15 Fun Run fundraisers, along with 5 additional randomly selected fundraisers, on a special trip to my favorite place: the South Carolina Aquarium!

Not only will we learn about the native animals and ecosystems of South Carolina, but we will also get to take a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Aquarium’s Great Ocean Tank! Let me tell you why the Great Ocean Tank,or GOT, as it is affectionately called, is so special!

Looking into the GOT is like peering into the ocean right off our coast. It gives us a glimpse of not one, but two incredible habitats that exist just offshore: deep-sea coral reefs and the open ocean.

Reef Habitat

People are often surprised to hear that we have coral reefs off the coast of South Carolina. When most people picture coral reefs, they imagine the warm, tropical reefs of the Caribbean. However, South Carolina is home to deep-sea coral reef systems located about 160 miles offshore and roughly half a mile beneath the surface.

These reefs thrive on nutrient-rich water and provide habitat for an incredible diversity of fish and invertebrates. You don't have to travel 160 miles offshore to see some of these amazing animals, though! The GOT brings a glimpse of this ecosystem right to us. If we're lucky, we might even spot the tank's resident loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta, resting among the coral.

Deep-Sea Habitat

The GOT is the deepest saltwater aquarium tank in North America, reaching an incredible 42 feet deep! The upper portion of the tank is home to animals that prefer swimming through the open ocean rather than hiding among coral and rocky crevices. These include large sport fish, such as jacks of all kinds: jack crevalle, amberjacks, horse-eye jacks, blue runners, rainbow runners, and many more. You might also spot a giant cobia, great barracuda, Atlantic spadefish, and several species of sharks! Sand tiger sharks, blacknose sharks, and sandbar sharks can all be found cruising through the deep water of the GOT. Some of these sharks can grow to 9 feet long! Getting to see these incredible animals up close is a thrill!

There are so many reasons to fundraise for the upcoming Fun Run. Every dollar raised helps strengthen SIES and continue offering amazing opportunities to our wonderful Skimmers. But a fun, educational trip to the Great Ocean Tank? That's the cherry on top of the sundae!

I can't wait to take 20 hardworking students to visit one of the most fun, fascinating, and educational places in town: the South Carolina Aquarium!

This month, our Skimmer artists celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about contemporary artists from diverse cultural backgrounds. Students explored themes of play, place, identity, joy, connection, and family while developing their own ideas and experimenting with a variety of materials and techniques.

Our Kindergarten and CD artists explored the playful paintings and paper sculptures of Marta Minujín. First graders redesigned lighthouses inspired by Okuda San Miguel, using bold shapes, patterns, and color. Second grade created self-portraits inspired by the expressive textile-based work of Victoria Villasana, while third grade explored color, pattern, and joyful expression through the work of Romero Britto. Fourth grade investigated geometric design and mathematical patterns inspired by Gabriel Dawe’s woven installations. Fifth grade created personal family symbols inspired by Justin Favela’s colorful piñata-style artwork.

Keep the art conversation going at home!
Ask your artist: Who did you learn about? What did you notice about their artwork? What did you try in your own work that you are proud of?This month, our Skimmer artists celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about contemporary artists from diverse cultural backgrounds. Students explored themes of play, place, identity, joy, connection, and family while developing their own ideas and experimenting with a variety of materials and techniques.

Our Kindergarten and CD artists explored the playful paintings and paper sculptures of Marta Minujín. First graders redesigned lighthouses inspired by Okuda San Miguel, using bold shapes, patterns, and color. Second grade created self-portraits inspired by the expressive textile-based work of Victoria Villasana, while third grade explored color, pattern, and joyful expression through the work of Romero Britto. Fourth grade investigated geometric design and mathematical patterns inspired by Gabriel Dawe’s woven installations. Fifth grade created personal family symbols inspired by Justin Favela’s colorful piñata-style artwork.

Keep the art conversation going at home!
Ask your artist: Who did you learn about? What did you notice about their artwork? What did you try in your own work that you are proud of?

We are hosting two SIES volunteer trainings this year! We love our volunteers and want to take some time to touch base about volunteer procedures, expectations, and everything you need to know for a successful year.

If you have already volunteered or are planning to volunteer at SIES this year, please plan to attend one of these training sessions.

Have questions? Please reach out to Meghan Galligeau at meghan_galipeau@charleston.k12.sc.us.

We appreciate all that our volunteers do and look forward to seeing you at training! 💙

Join your fellow Skimmers for a fun night out at Patriots Point on Saturday, October 10th at 6:00 PM as the Charleston Battery take on Louisville City FC! Come cheer on the Battery and celebrate the start of another great school year together. 🎉

Gates open at 5:30 PM, with parking available beginning at 4:30 PM. There are also special on-field experiences available, including Warm-Up Watchers and the High Five Tunnel!

🎟️ Claim your tickets by scanning the QR code on the flyer or clicking the link provided. Offer is available online only while supplies last.

Let’s celebrate back to school together! 🖤💛

At SIES our teachers and staff go ABOVE & BEYOND for students and families! We want to recognize all that they do! Please use this form to shout out an SIES Faculty or Staff member. We will share these with our staff on our daily staff newsletter!