Jaguar Journal

In March, we have several exciting events and initiatives planned! Our focus remains on providing a safe and nurturing learning environment. As we reach the end of third quarter, I want to encourage students to stay focused and engaged! As we like to say, "Spring has Sprung!"

I appreciate the ongoing support and partnership from our families! Your involvement is crucial to student success. Please stay informed in their academic progress. Don't forget to follow us on social media (Instagram & Facebook) for the latest updates and to keep up with all the awesome learning going on at SES!

Finally, I want to thank our staff for their dedication and commitment to our students. I am grateful for all that they do!

Student safety is our priority! Please share this information with whomever picks your child up in the afternoons.

- No cell phone usage. You will be asked to get off your phone.

- Please be mindful of the volume of the music in your car while in the car rider lane as well as the language used in the music.

- Be sure to have a car tag. The front office can issue you one if you've lost it.

- Parents are welcome to stand outside their vehicle in the car rider line, however please do not leave your vehicle and walk to the hallway entrance. Students will be escorted to their vehicle.

- Please do not switch lanes once you've entered one.

The next School Council Meeting is Thursday, March 7th. All meetings are open to the public and join our School Council Committee.

The primary goals of local school councils are:

1. to strengthen partnerships between the school and community,
2. to improve academic achievement,
3. to provide support for teachers and administrators, and
4. to bring parents into the decision-making process.

In honor of Black History Month, we had a guest speaker during specials on February 29th. Daphanie LaShaunn (AKA:Aja Smith); the first African-American Female Referee for the WWE.

Thank you Ms. Gray (4th grade teacher) for the recommendation!

Today students participated in a school-wide challenge for GA STEM Day! In honor of March Madness, students had to build basketball towers with newspaper and tape only. Students showed off their creativity and had fun!

Catherine is a local entertainer. She volunteers her time and talents to organizations like ESP (Extra Special People), as well as birthday parties, events, and more. We are excited to support her new book venture!

“Sparkelina” is not just a story; it’s a celebration of diversity, acceptance, and the radiant beauty that lies within each of us. Get ready to embark on a journey that will warm your heart and inspire you to let your inner sparkle shine!

Autographed books inspire children to read and value books! Please fill out and return with payment to your child’s teacher by Monday, March 4th. Only pre-ordered books will be signed! Order Forms came home in Thursday Folders.

*Price includes tax. Cash or Check (checks make payable to Catherine Smith)

Ms. Natalie Clark, a 2nd grade teacher at Sharon Elementary has published 2 children's books. If you are interested in ordering and having Ms. Clark sign the book the link to purchase is below. She will be reading her book on morning announcements next Friday, March 8th.

1. "Ben and his Far Away Friends: The Chinese New Year"

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNN26K14?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_AH5WF3P6Z5TJXXVWGPA8&language=en-US

"Ben and his Far Away Friends"

https://www.amazon.com/Ben-His-Far-Away-Friends/dp/0578986361/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1T9431YICCPNK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OFhF4D4L2VSKDPySVxmmBgfjo08i7SV97MyGMERZv7ePodFZ1Ea_4X9h7zWHNDMpld55tKc3wp43Y-x-tbAOsst9kcR5ZHsP0uoe4BIiYSFVvodNN_tGrjJztEdNDWCNjaqJ_Pp5SYhaf7zI5kbdL7oQBUzqOGtk3M7gfXydCe2hMrvieNTGo8tTL0EI032PS2P_suh0i34reP5phe8ifaIR9-UJfRi_QZEM7MmQwgU.OYNx0KaLpvKN9lpxI24CBpa227O7OUjImK2ZEEiy85g&dib_tag=se&keywords=Ben+and+his+far+away+friends&qid=1709317514&s=books&sprefix=ben+and+his+far+away+friends+%2Cstripbooks%2C111&sr=1-4

2. Turn book into your child's teacher and she will have Ms. Clark sign and then the book will be returned to the student.

1. Click below to order.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScx1Q4Rtj-uWA-Xn-AQYH3YPmAIFz5W2eN6I6sw45SUXZBUzA/viewform

2. Go to mypaymentsplus.com to pay.

Congratulations to the following students for having their artwork on display at the Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts. The gallery information is attached below.

Emma Kuni-- ----Chandler Byrd

Mia Aliengena----- Parker Proctor

Alyssa Xiong -----Callie Johns

Rayneris Alvarez Maria------ Medin Masic

Avery Cooper-- Christopher Shaw

Miah Baez Reyes--- Lucas Anderson

Zane Bedingfield ----Eda Rexhaj

Kayli Ross--- Rianna Khanna

Kinzie Sparks---- Kataleia Jacobsen

Angelina D’Eposito -----Mia Gavran

Ayla Miller -----Jaxon Anderson

Alondra Aguilar Nunez ------Dallas Lester

Eloise Phillips---- Dulce Vargas

Annabelle Pasken---- Easton Smith

Cassidy Brown---- Kayla Brown

Isabella Williams---- Brooke Moses

Bariod Bisono -----Lincoln Mason

Owen Milotte----- Scarlett Villa

Brooke Moses -----Molly Wheeler

Sofia Daigle

As Jaguars, we ROAR. We are Respectful, Organized, Accepting, and Responsible. At the beginning of the year, your students will be taught what this looks like in each area of the building. We have lots of fun plans for this school year to reward positive behaviors.

Pre-K- 2nd grade students: will participate in monthly rewards for positive behaviors (having at least 45 points and no major referrals)

The monthly rewards for k-2 will be the following.

- February- Pajamas and Hot chocolate (March 1st)

- March- Glow Day (March 28th)

- April- Spring Craft (April 26th)

- May- Bingo and Popcorn/ Juice (May 17th)

3rd-5th grade students: will participate in quarterly rewards for positive behaviors (having at least 165 points and no major referrals).

The quarterly rewards for 3-5 will be the following.

- Q3- Glow Day (Glow activities) Grade Level Planned (March 8th)

- Q4- Bingo and Popcorn/Juice in the Cafeteria for 3-4; 5th will be announced at a later date.

The best way to earn points is to be at school each day and to be Respectful, Organized, Accepting, and Responsible!

The character word for the month is FAIRNESS.

SES PTO is excited about their upcoming events in March! Follow the PTO Facebook Page at Sharon Elementary PTO for giveaways and additional information!

Read Across America Week - Book Drive
Help SES PTO support literacy through a love of reading with our Read Across America Book Drive March 4th - 13th! We need new books for our students to be used in our Book Vending Machine. All donated books must be new. We created an Amazon Wish List to help you shop! Each purchased book will be an entry to win a "gold coin" that can be used in our Book Vending Machine.

B-I-N-G-O

Feeling Lucky? Join us for Bingo on Thursday, March 14th from 6pm - 8pm. Cards will be on sale for $ .50 each or 12 for $5. There will be lots of games, prizes, and concessions. We hope your family will join us.

Coin Wars

This FUNdraiser will be a Super Mario themed hallway competition. Each hall will have its own character they'll try to to get to the end of Rainbow Road by earning the most points along the way! Students/families bring in pennies, bills, and/or checks (made out to SES PTO) to place in in their teams jars for positive points and silver coins to decrease the amount of points in other jars. The winning hall will receive a Mario Movie Party! Of course in the end, all Jaguars win as our school benefits from all funds raised!

Patriot Karate Spirit Night

Join us at Patriot Karate in Loganville for our Spirit Night on Friday, March 22nd from 5:30pm to 7pm. Cost is $6 and includes: pizza, juice boxes, lots of games, and activities. This is not a drop off event. All proceeds for Book Vending Machine!