TES Tiger Tidbits

🏁 The Final Stretch: Finishing Strong!

What a year it has been! We have truly enjoyed teaching, nurturing, and loving your scholars. Seeing their academic and social-emotional growth over the last year has been a joy for our entire staff. As we wind down, we have a few critical updates for our final full week of testing.

✍️ Final Testing Schedule: SC Ready

Our 3rd–5th grade scholars worked incredibly hard on their Reading tests last week, and our staff is so proud of their effort. Let’s keep that momentum going for our final subjects:

• Monday & Tuesday: Math (Split into two days)

• Thursday: Science (4th Grade only)

🔋 Powering Up for Success

To give our scholars the best opportunity to shine, we ask families to support them with these "testing essentials":

• Digital Detox: Please ensure scholars are free from electronics at bedtime.

• Restful Sleep: A full night’s rest before each test is the best way to fuel their brains.

• Punctuality: It is vital that students are present and on time so they can begin their tests feeling calm and prepared.

🏆 2025-2026 Awards Days

Our end-of-year awards ceremonies begin this Friday.

Please Note: To keep our ceremonies organized, if your scholar is receiving a year-end award, you will receive a formal invitation from your scholar’s teacher. Please keep an eye out for these special invites in your scholar's folder or email!

• May 18: SC Ready Math Day 1, Grades 3-5 | Beta Club Meeting, 2:30-3:30 pm |
• May 19: SC Ready Math Day 2, Grades 3-5
• May 21: SC Ready Science, Grade 4

• May 22: K-2 Field Day | 3rd Grade Awards Ceremony, 9:30 am | 5th Grade Awards Ceremony, 12:30 pm | 5th Grade Sneaker Ball, 5:00-7:00 pm
• May 25: Memorial Day Holiday
• May 26: Grades 3-5 Field Day | Kindergarten Awards Ceremony, 9:30 am | 1st Grade Awards Ceremony, 12:30 pm
• May 27: 2nd Grade Awards Ceremony, 9:30 am | 4th Grade Awards Ceremony, 12:30 pm
• May 28: Last Day of School, Early Dismissal: 12:10 pm

Please note days of times of award ceremonies. You will be receiving an invitation from your scholar's teacher if your scholar is receiving an award.

Annual Spring Football Game
Friday, May 22 | 6:00 PM
Wilson High School Stadium

Free Youth Football Camp
Thursday, May 21 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Wilson High School Campus

June 8-10

Open to girls and boys ages 5-12

Three fun-filled days of learning, teamwork, skill-building, and summer memories!

South Florence Youth Summer Camp is a great opportunity for kids to grow their confidence, make new friends, and enjoy an exciting camp experience in a positive and encouraging environment!

If you have not registered for the 2026-2027 school year, please take time to complete the registration for your scholar to help with preparation for next school year. Returning students need snapcodes (which were emailed) but if you cannot find your snapcode, please call the office to get your scholar's snapcode.

Science, Technology, Engineering Mathematics, The Arts & More

Registration has begun for this year's Extended Day Summer Enrichment Camp. The mission of the Extended Day Academy Summer Camp is to offer diverse opportunities for students to learn skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, the Arts, and much more.

Locations: Carver Elementary and RN Beck Child Development Ctr. (RN Beck is for 3/4 year-olds only)

Hours: 7:00 am until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Dates: June 1st through July 17th

Fee: The cost is $125 per child, per week. Breakfast and lunch are included.

The registration deadline for the 2026 summer program is May 11th. Registration form and payment must both be submitted by this date. Registration: https://florence1schools.link/XhpVQ0R.

A Good Reminder of Healthy Sleep Habits for Testing Season

Email TimrodAPT@gmail.com to join and/or reach out to help.