Summit Scoop Parent Edition
SDES's Weekly Family Communication-11/2/26
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.
Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving Feast at Summit Drive Elementary! Each homeroom class will celebrate on either Monday, November 23, or Tuesday, November 24. Specific details about your student’s feast day and time, along with RSVP information, were sent home in Thursday folders on October 29, 2026. We look forward to celebrating with our Eagle families and sharing this special tradition together!
Join Our Extended Day Team! Summit Drive Elementary is looking for caring and dependable individuals to join our Extended Day team!
Responsibilities include:
- Pay Rate: $16.37 per hour
Assisting students with homework
Supervising students on the playground
Helping with snack time and cleanup
Our busiest days are Monday through Thursday, and we would love to have additional support during these times. Interested in joining our team?
Please contact Doris Davenport, SDES Extended Day Director, for more information.
📧 dadavenp@greenville.k12.sc.us
📞 864-355-8811
Thank you for helping us spread the word and support our Extended Day program!
Just a reminder, there is no school for students on Monday and Tuesday November 2nd and 3rd. Students will return to school on Wednesday November 4th.
Your Proud Principal,
Jennifer Woody
Summit Drive Elementary
* Project Holiday Child *
🎃 What a Gourd-geous Week!
Our Class Pumpkin Decorating Contest wrapped up today, and it was a smashing success! We saw some amazing creativity! Students loved voting for their favorites, and we raised money to support our school. Want to see who took the top spots? Check out the winners on our PTA Instagram here!
🎨 Reflections Art Contest | Submissions Open Next Week
It’s time for the 2026–2027 PTA Reflections Contest! Students can share their talents through creative writing, visual arts, dance, and more. This year’s theme is “What My Culture Means to Me,” 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).
🛼 Roller Sports Spirit Night | November 11
Roll into a fun family night! Join Summit Drive at Roller Sports on November 11 for some skating and school spirit. Don’t forget to bring CASH ONLY for concessions and glow sticks. We hope to see you there!
Charleston Wrap/ Raise Craze
To our amazing PTA members and volunteers:
THANK YOU for your participation in our two main fundraisers - Charleston Wrap and Raise Craze. We exceeded last year's profits in BOTH fundraisers this year! Charleston Wrap prizes will be sent home on Friday.
Charleston Wrap
Total Profit: $10,146.00
Top Sellers:
1. Maggie Rankin
2. Louise Pretorius
3. Ivy Maffett
Raise Craze
Total Acts of Service Completed – 392
Net to Our School – $9,836
Student Awards
AOK Grand Prize Drawing for a Kindness Water Bottle
Charlie Heffernan
Top Dollar Student Per Grade - Kindness Prize Pack and Lunch with the Principal
4K - Bryce Lowery
Kindergarten - Riley Moore
1st Grade - Everett Fulmer
2nd Grade - Ella James Mock
3rd Grade - John Cline
4th Grade - Henry Goforth
5th Grade - Greyson Mock
Annin - Isaac Maud
O'Brien - Stephanie Davis
Classroom Awards
At Least 50 AOKs Per Class - Sweet Treat
Mrs. Stephens' Class - 1st Grade
Mrs. Rodgers' Class - 3rd Grade
At Least $1,000 Raised Per Class - Class Pizza Party
Mrs. Penn's Class - Kindergarten
Mrs. Rhodes's Class - Kindergarten
Top Dollar Class Overall - Popsicle Party
Ms Penn's Class - Kindergarten
Top AOK Class Overall - Popsicle Party
Ms Stephens's Class - 1st Grade
Thank you to our 2026--2027 members: Ellen Cayton, Jessica Coggins, Sharon Cohen, Kirby Frair, Heather Gordon, Megan Turner-Mock, Alexis Moore, Chris Robinson, Jessi Sizemore, Chelsea Stewart, Jennifer Woody, Anne and Kesley-Zibert. You can learn more about what the SIC is, why we exist, and how you can get involved here.
We’d 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
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 2026–2027 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
Cafeteria News
Ms. Destinee Miller is currently serving as our Interim FANS Manager. If your family needs assistance or has questions, please reach out to Ms. Destinee Miller or Ms. Ileana. We are happy to help connect families with the resources and support they need!
Contacts:
Interim FANS Manager, Destinee Miller - dkmiller@greenville.k12.sc.us
FANS Assistant Manager, Ileana Aponte- iaponte@greenville.k12.sc.us
Important Dates
November
2- No School, Teacher Workday
3- No School, Election Day
4- School Choice Window Opens
9- School Tours- Appt. Needed
11- Veteran's Day Program
11- Roller Sports Spirit Night 6-8
18- Make Up Yearbook Photos
23 & 24- Thanksgiving Feast - Flyers sent in Thursday Folders 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
