Eagle News

Dear Parents,

As we move into November, I want to take a moment to share how thankful I am for our school community. This month reminds us to pause and reflect on the many things we appreciate—our students’ curiosity and kindness, our teachers’ dedication, and the incredible support we receive from families like yours.

Every day, I see students helping one another, working hard, and showing what it means to be respectful and responsible learners. Those moments remind me how fortunate we are to be part of a school where learning and care go hand in hand.

As we head toward the Thanksgiving holiday, I encourage you to take time as a family to talk about what you’re grateful for and to celebrate the small moments of joy each day brings. Thank you for all that you do to support our school and to make it such a special place for children to learn and grow.

With gratitude,

Melissa Terry

Principal

Car Rider Drop Off in the Mornings

Please remember these tips when dropping off students in the car line:

1. Students should stay in the car until 7:30 am. Only safety patrols are allowed to be dropped off prior to this time. There is no one outside until 7:30 am each day, and students should not be outside of cars until an adult is present.

2. Do not use the side parking lot to drop off students in the mornings. That lot is only for parents who are parking and walking in with students to drop off something (cupcakes, medicine, etc.) We do not allow drop off in this lot because accidents occur when students are walking through the lot and cars are backing up. Please pull through the car line to drop off students.

3. Please have your student ready to get out of the car when you pull up. This is not a time to sign permission slips, check work folders, etc.

4. Remember that you can drop off in front of the cafeteria or in front of K5. There are walkers in both spots to help students get to their designated classroom if needed.

5. Please do not use your cell phone in the car line. We need our drivers to be alert to students who are getting out of cars and our safety patrols.

Thank you for your help! We want the car line to be a safe area for our students.

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 Trust. Trust is putting confidence in someone you can depend on.

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.