Eagle News

Dear Families,

We are excited to share some wonderful news with you—our school has been recognized as a National Model School. This honor reflects the dedication, hard work, and heart of our entire school community.

Being named a National Model School means that our school is recognized for creating a positive learning environment where students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. It highlights the strong relationships between our teachers, staff, students, and families, as well as our commitment to helping every child succeed.

This recognition would not be possible without the support of our incredible parents and guardians. Your partnership, encouragement, and involvement make a tremendous difference in the lives of our students and the success of our school.

We are so proud of our students for their hard work and the way they represent our school each day. This honor belongs to all of us—students, staff, families, and the entire community.

Thank you for your continued support as we celebrate this exciting achievement and continue striving for excellence for every child, every day.

With appreciation,
Melissa Terry
Principal

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 Humility.

This month we will be celebrating Music in Our Schools with many activities. We will have guest musicians, like a Steel Drum Band and Bluegrass Band this week. We will have dress up days during the fourth week in March. There will be an Elementary Choral Festival this month. Also, SME will present the musical, 101 Dalmatians, at Daniel High School on 3/31 at 6:00. Tickets are on sale now and we hope you can join us!

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. Once the student has reached 10 absences, a medical excuse must be sent.

When students have accumulated 3 absences in a row without a note or 5 absences in all 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.

Mrs. Confer is requesting any used musical instruments that you would like to donate to the music program at SME. Please contact her if you have one to donate.

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