Eagle News

Hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend!

This week we have several events going on, including Veterans Day. Veterans Day is one of my favorite days at our school. This is a day that we honor Veterans and any Veterans in the area are invited to our program. Unfortunately, due to fire code, we cannot host parents for this event. Students are encouraged to wear Red, White, and Blue on Friday. The Edwards Middle School Band will be present and playing as well. We look forward to a great day!

We hope to be able to livestream this program on Facebook on Friday.

Warm regards,

Melissa Terry

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 word is Gratitude. Gratitude is letting others know you see how they have helped you.

Being on time to school is a challenge we all face, especially when the whole family is trying to get out of the house and to school on time. Research shows that students who are consistently on time to school often get better grades, have a better attitude about school, and are more likely to graduate from high school. Being on time lets students know the importance of education and teaches the value of arriving promptly. If you are having trouble getting your student out the door, think about what could be causing the delay. Would it help to lay out clothes the night before? Would it help to get up five minutes earlier? We know that some challenges are unavoidable in the morning, but try setting a goal to be at school by 8 each morning. Thank you for your help!

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, Mrs. Plyler will have to schedule a meeting for an Attendance Conference. Please make sure to get your note in so that this does not happen.

It is easy to link your card to the Ingles Tools for Schools program. Just visit https://www.ingles-markets.com/savings/sg2/education/tools-for-schools and click on the link on the right side to link your card.

Type in the information requested and link to Six Mile Elementary. Every time you make a purchase, we will get money donated to the school. It's that easy!

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