Please take a moment to read the 2024-2025 Student Handbook so you and your student are aware of the policies and procedures at SCES.

SCES will celebrate Valentine's on Friday, February 14th. PTO will sponsor a Valentine's store open for students on Wednesday, February 12th. The schedule and price list for the store is linked below. PTO is also selling candy grams for $1 at school and money for these are due on Friday, February 7th. The rules for gifts, dropoff of the gifts and transportation on Valentine's Day are shared in a flyer below.

We are excited to offer an opportunity for our parents to meet with your students teacher on Tuesday, February 11th from 3:30 until 5:00 to discuss your students growth through the middle of the school year and their goals for the second semester. You may return the letter linked below with your student to thier teacher or DOJO or email your teacher to set up an appointment in person, with a digital meeting or by phone.

Join SCES Staff at Hardee's after your parent conference for STEM/Share Night from 4:30 until 6:30. 20% of the proceeds collected during this time will be given back to SCES. The SCES class with the most participation will receive a class party.

SCES is currently taking Kindergarten and PreK signups for the 2025-2026 school year. Use the QR code or links on the flyers to add your students to the sign up roster. An SCES employee will contact you later in the school year with an appointment time for enrollment.

• February Club Dates
• Club A- Wednesday, February 5th
• Club B- Thursday, February 20th

Read Across America Week will be celebrated at SCES February 24-28. Themes for each day are listed on the flyer below. Deadline for T-shirt orders will be February 7th. SCES will host the Book Character Parade on Friday, February 28th at the track adjoining the school. Plans for this day are linked above. SCES would love parents to particpate on this day. Parents may also volunteer as Community Readers and read to a grade level on Monday, February 24th. Please contact Mrs. Kati Hunter or Mrs. Laura Croom to participate. Students and staff may choose their theme for Book Character Parade Day. Teachers will have a backup plan for students that do not have a costume. (Ex. 101 Dalmatians and have spots for those students. This may be a great opportunity to read a book together.)

SCES has become a Leader in Me school this year. Each month, our students are learning one of the 7 Habits for Highly Effective Students. In February, we are focused on Habit 5, Seek First to Undertand, Then to be Understood. Ask your student what they are learning about Habit 5 each day and help us to reinforce these habits at home.

We are in the process of building our Mentor Program at Seminole County Elementary School and we would love to have your help! The goal of our Mentor Program is to increase school connectedness among identified students, as well as improve the climate and culture of our school. Through collaboration with community members, parents, and volunteers, we will be able to achieve our goal!

If you are interested in acting as a mentor for an elementary aged child, please fill out the form below.

Good standing is a classification giving students certain rights and privileges. It will be based on four categories: Attendance, Tardiness, Grades, and Discipline. A student must earn Good Standing. It is a privilege not a right and will be used as a reward incentive. Good Standing will be evaluated at the end of each 9 week period.

1. Attendance: 1 unexcused absence during a 9 week period.

• In order for an absence to be excused, the school must receive written notice from a parent/guardian or a doctor’s office as to why the student was absent. This written notice must be received within three days of the student’s return from absence. THIS PROCEDURE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
• No more than 3 excused absences per 9 week period not to exceed 6 total in a semester. Total absences include both excused and unexcused absences.

2. Tardiness:

• A student is only allowed 3 tardies per 9 week period in order to remain in Good Standing.

3. Grades:

• Kindergarten students who successfully meet grade level standards on various measures
• Students in grades 1-5 must have an 80 or above in all classes at the end of each 9 week period.

4. Discipline:

• A student who has one major referral or 3 or more minor referrals for the 9 week period will not remain in Good Standing.
• Any out of school suspension will revoke Good Standing until the following semester.

We want all of our students to be rewarded with Good Standing each 9 weeks. Please help us to reach this goal, get your students to school and be on time. Parents, please make sure all absences are excused by the end of the nine weeks so your student will be eligible for Good Standing.

Please be mindful that Spring Assessments are quickly approaching! Georgia Milestones will be here before we know it. Check out these resources that you can practice with your student at home. Also, DOJO or email your student's teacher for additional resources or test taking tips.

Our Regional Technology Competition was Thursday, January 30th in Bainbridge. We are so proud of our Technology Team and Mrs. Gina Newberry and Mrs. Mary Hartzog!!! They did a great job at the regional level! 1st Place and going to State: Emmalin Temples, Peyton Pollock, Reese Norton, and Raige Brock. 2nd Place: Emerson Roland, Kinzlee Rogers, Brynlee McMickle, Rayleigh Forshee, John Ingram, and Weston Godwin. 3rd Place: Marlie Hawkins, Cadee Gross, and Toni Kirksey.

Please bring your Driver's License in when you are bringing a child into school late or checking him/her out early. This step has been added as a safety measure!

Attendance is crucial for all students! Over the summer, our Attendance Team met with members of the Department of Juvenile Justice, DFCS, the Sheriff's Department, and the Superior Court to develop a policy that ensures students are in school and learning everyday! Click the link to view the Attendance Policy and Procedures.

Each classroom is tracking perfect attendance this school year. Each day everyone in the class, including the teacher, is present, the classroom receives an arrow to post on the wall. After the class collects 5 arrows, they earn a reward. Rewards range from pajama days, snacks in the room, eating lunch with an administrator and many more. Encourage your student to be at school each day so they can earn their classroom reward.

Parents may drop their students off beginning at 7:30 AM each morning. Students may eat breakfast in the lunchroom up until 7:45 each morning. Students arriving after 7:45 AM have the option of getting a breakfast bag at their dropoff location and eating in their classroom. SCES begins instruction each school day at 8:00 AM. Please have your student on time so instruction will not be missed.

Please see information regarding future Out of County Enrollment. Current Out of County students must abide by the Out of County Contract to stay enrolled.