Panther Post

Hello Panther Families,

I hope that everyone is having a wonderful Fall season! We are continuing to encourage our students to be at school daily. Our attendance fairy has been visiting classrooms and giving students who are at school a special treat. Students must be at school to see her visit. We hope that everyone joins us for our Open House event this month. We appreciate all of your continued support!

Sincerely,
Ms. Logan and Ms. Wolfe

Our school bell rings at 8:05 AM.

The tardy bell rings at 8:30 AM.

Early pick up ends at 3 PM.

School dismissal is at 3:30 PM.

If your child is absent from school, please submit a handwritten parent note or a doctor’s note when they return. All absence excuses must be turned in within three days of the absence. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept excuses submitted after this timeframe.

Shout out to Ms. Simpson's fifth grade class for being the winner of September's Attendance Challenge! This class had the least amount of absences for the month of September.

Rankings are a follows

1st - 5th Grade (Ms. Simpson)

2nd - 3rd Grade (Ms. Sonnleitner)

3rd - 2nd Grade (Ms. Fields)

4th - 4th Grade (Ms. Mellard)

5th - 1st Grade (Mrs. Spainhour)

6th - Child Development (Ms. Burns)

7th - Kindergarten (Mrs. Young)

We are continuing with our SLIME challenge for the month of October. Let's continue to motivate students to come to school everyday.

Remember, the class with the highest attendance percentage at the end of the month will receive a special reward - SLIME!

SLIME stands for:

Students

Learning

Is

Magical

Everyday

Let's continue to show up, stick together, and make every day count!

With a wonderful mix of familiar faces and new friends, Ms. Burns' class of 3 and 4 year olds is growing and learning every day! These little learners are mastering important school skills. Whether it's catching bubbles and walking down the hall in a straight line or sitting "criss cross applesauce" while carefully balancing spoons in bowls on the carpet (hands in their lap), our youngest Panthers are making strides daily.

They are actively engaged, following directions, and impressively work together. Plus, they can count all the way to thirty and recognized patterns likes pros! We cannot wait to see how much more they will grow and achieve throughout the year. Keep up the great work, Ms. Burns, Mrs. Bullock, and students!

Hello Families,

This October, I am excited to begin small groups focused on building resilience and social skills.

Families, remember I am always here to support you child's emotional and academic growth. Please reach out anytime. Together we can make this school year a positive experience!

Warmly,

Ms. Coleman

Bullying Lessons

Minute Meetings

Red Ribbon Week

Needs Assessment for Parents

Parents, please take a moment to complete the Parent Needs Assessment below.

Greetings from Mrs. T. Anderson!

Many of you all may know me as the school Resource teacher. I wanted to introduce myself again because this year I will be completing some student teaching hours with Ms. Coleman. I am currently working to obtain my Masters in School Counseling through The Citadel. While completing my student teaching hours, I will be working with many students conducting classroom lessons, small group and individual lessons centered around Social Emotional learning, Mindfulness, Bullying Prevention, etc. I look forward to working with many students this year!

Support your Child's Success

Check in on the First Quarter

• Ask your child about their classes. Praise their efforts, not just grades. If there are challenges, reach out to teachers early for support or clarification.

Routines Still Matter

• Reinforce healthy sleep, homework, and screen-time routines to help your child stay focused and less stressed.

Talk about Friendships

• Ask open ended questions like "Who did you sit with at lunch? or What is something fun you did with a friend this week?" to stay connected with their social world.

SIC (School Improvement Council) plays a key role in the education of our state's children, bringing together parents, educators, and community stakeholders to work collectively to improve their local schools.

October 30, 2025

Please join us on the date below via zoom, at 5:30 PM.

JEES

October is Bully Prevention Month, a time for our whole school community to focus on kindness, respect, and making sure everyone feels safe and included.

For Parents:

• Talk with your child about what bullying is and why it is important to treat others with kindness and respect.
• Encourage your child to be an upstander (someone who stands up for others and reports bullying).
• Let your child know it is always okay to tell a trusted adult if they feel unsafe or see bullying happen.
• Help your child practice empathy by asking how their words words and actions affect others.

For Students:

• Everyone deserves to feel safe and happy at school!
• If you see someone being bullied or someone is bothering you, tell a trusted adult.
• Be kind every day (small acts of kindness can make a big difference.)

Resources

• StopBullying.gov – stopbullying.gov/kids
• PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center — pacer.org/bullying/resources/students.asp