Eagle News
SME newsletter for families and the community
Dear Parents,
I hope everyone had a wonderful week!
Last Tuesday, we were fortunate to welcome visitors from Finland and Arizona State University. They came to see our amazing school in action, with a special focus on the successful teaming model implemented in several grades and our new 4K program. It was a privilege to showcase the incredible work of our teachers and students.
We also have five staff members currently taking a class on implementing Outdoor Learning at Six Mile. With so many wonderful outdoor spaces, our teachers are learning new ways to extend classroom activities outside. Research consistently shows that outdoor learning provides significant physical and mental health benefits, improves cognitive function and academic performance, and develops important life skills such as confidence, problem-solving, and collaboration. By connecting students to nature, outdoor education also fosters a sense of place, promotes environmental stewardship, and encourages greater community and parental involvement.
Another exciting initiative at Six Mile Elementary is Project-Based Learning (PBL). Each grade level will participate in four PBL units this school year. PBL gives students the opportunity to be deeply engaged in their learning while developing critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication skills. For example, our fifth-grade students recently created recipes based on their studies of the Reconstruction era in history. They integrated math through measurement and explored science concepts like physical and chemical changes that occur during baking.
Six Mile Elementary is truly a special place, and we are proud of the rich learning opportunities happening here every day!
All the best,
Melissa Terry
Principal
Building Character at SME
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 Courage. Courage is being brave enough to do what you should do, even when you are afraid.
Absence Notes
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.
When students have accumulated 3 absences in a row 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.
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Six Mile Elementary
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