Summit Scoop Parent Edition
SDES's Weekly Family Communication-11/16/26
Hello Eagle Nation!
Please read through the newsletter to get the "scoop" on what's happening at SDE! You can also check our social media accounts for a snippet of some great things happening at Summit Drive. You can find the links to our social media accounts at the bottom of this newsletter.
šHonoring Our Veterans
This week, our school community came together to honor and recognize the brave men and women who have served our country. We are especially thankful for our veterans and for all the families and community members who joined us for our Veterans Day program. It was a meaningful opportunity for our students to show their appreciation. We are grateful to everyone who helped make this special celebration possible!
š Celebrating American Education Week
We are excited to celebrate American Education Week, November 16ā20, with our school community! This year, Greenville County Schools is celebrating āReaching Higher Together.ā American Education Week is a wonderful opportunity to recognize and thank everyone who helps our school succeed, including teachers, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria staff, office staff, administrators, and district staff. Families and students are invited to write a thankful note or create a thank-you card for a staff member. Notes may be sent to school with your student any day during the week or dropped off at the front office.
American Education Week Celebration Schedule:
Monday, November 16: School Support Staff
Tuesday, November 17: Transportation Staff
Wednesday, November 18: Educators, including principals, assistant principals, instructional coaches, counselors, media specialists, and classroom teachers
Thursday, November 19: Operations and Maintenance Staff
Friday, November 20: District Staff
š„« SDE Canned Food Drive
As part of our efforts to support our school community, Summit Drive will host a Canned Food Drive from November 16ā24 to support the SDE Food Pantry. Families are encouraged to send in canned goods as they are able. Every contribution is appreciated and will help support members of our school community!
š¦ Thanksgiving Feasts
We are so excited to celebrate Thanksgiving with our families on November 23 and 24! Please make sure you have received information from your childās teacher regarding your childās specific Feast time, as it may be different from their regular lunch schedule. To help us manage space and ensure that every grade level has the opportunity to fully enjoy its celebration, students must remain with their own grade level during Feast times. SDE Siblings are not permitted to attend another grade levelās Feast. For example, if a parent would like their first-grade child to attend a fifth-grade siblingās Feast, the first-grade student would need to be checked out for an early dismissal and remain in the parentās care before attending the other celebration. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to make these special celebrations enjoyable for everyone. We look forward to celebrating with our Summit Drive families!
Your Proud Principal,
Jennifer Woody
Summit Drive Elementary
š§¼ Healthy Habits During Cold and Flu Season
As we move through the season when illnesses are more common, we appreciate your partnership in helping us encourage healthy habits at school and at home. Please remind your child to wash their hands regularly, cover coughs and sneezes, and practice good hygiene throughout the day. Getting plenty of rest, staying hydrated, and eating healthy foods can also help support overall wellness.
* Project Holiday Child *
š¼ Thank You For Rolling With Us!
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Roller Sports Spirit Night this week! We had an amazing turnout and loved seeing so many Summit Drive families come together for a fun night of skating and school spirit!
āļø New Eagle Wear is Available
Itās time to gear up for cooler weather, Eagles! Our latest winter apparel designs are here, and orders are open through November 22. All items will arrive and be distributed before Winter Break. Shop the collection here.
šØ Reflections Art Contest
The 2026ā2027 PTA Reflections Contest is underway! This yearās theme is āWhat My Culture Means to Me,ā with submissions due December 17. Submit at this link, or you can check out these tips & ideas from the SC PTA. Questions? Contact Adrienne Burris (adrienne.k.burris@gmail.com).
You can learn more about what the SIC is, why we exist, and how you can get involved here.
Weād love to have you join us for a meeting this year. Our meetings are virtual at 3pm on the following dates: November 19, January 14, February 18, March 4, April 8, and May 13. Links to the meetings will be available here.
If you have specific questions or ideas to share, email Alexis Moore at alcmoore@greenville.k12.sc.us
District Reminders
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Volunteer Information: All volunteers must receive district approval prior to volunteering at any s school/center or chaperoning any school field trip. Please allow up to two weeks for the approval process.
GCS Volunteer Training & Orientation
Technology Usage and Safety Workshops for Parents: For the 2026ā2027 school year, the Security and Academic departments are co-hosting a four-part webinar series on student technology use and safety. Link: Flyer
Parent Academy: Learning Opportunities for Families Receiving Special Education Services:
Links: English Flyer | Spanish Flyer
Community Events & Resources for Families
Important Dates
November
18- Make Up Yearbook Photos
23 & 24- Thanksgiving Feast - Flyers sent last week with details
25-27- Thanksgiving Break
December
7-9 - MasteryConnect Benchmark Testing for Grades 2-5
14-17- PTA Holiday Shop
18- Half Day, Students Dismiss at 11:45, No EDP
21-January 4- Winter Break
January
5- Students Return to School
18- MLK Day, No School
20- WIDA ACCESS Testing Window Opens
