
Tiger Gazette

Our Vision
Collectively, we will rise to the occasion to increase student achievement, growth, and mastery, no excuses!
Important Dates
October 23-27: Red Ribbon Week
October 23: Allendale School District Community/Board Meeting 6PM
October 24: Anti-Bullying Form 10:30-12:00
October 25: STEAM O-Ween Parent Night 5:00-6:00PM
October 26: Pep Rally 2PM
October 26: Football Game vs. North District HOME 6PM
October 27: PBIS Glow Party 2PM
October 27: Crisis/Emergency Team Meeting 11:00
October 30: Anti-Bullying Spirit Day Wear Orange w. Uniform Bottoms
October 31: Halloween
October 31: Breast Cancer Awareness Wear Pink w. Uniform Bottoms
October 31: Staff & Student Birthday Celebrations 2PM
A Look at What's Happening in Our School
USC Salkehatchie Career Fair Field Trip
Red Ribbon Week Events
Superintendent Staff & Student of the Month
September
Aidan Isham
Aidan is 13 years old. He likes to play volleyball, travel. He enjoys playing his PlayStation 5. His favorite subject is social studies. Aidan aspires to become an biomedical engineer.
Grettel Garcia-Cruz
Grettel is 11 years old. In her free time, she likes to play video games. She enjoys laughing and playing with her friends and loves to cook. Grettel aspires to become an ultrasound technician.
October
Da'Montayie Doe
Da'Montayie is an eight grade student. In his free time, he enjoys cutting grass and TikTok. A fun fact about Da'Montayie is that he likes to clean-up and play football and he aspires to become an entrepreneur.
Ronnie Cheatham
Ronnie is an seventh grade student. In his free time, he enjoys making money and his dog. Ronnie says, "The girls love him." He is a football player and a star athlete. Ronnie aspires to become an entrepreneur.
Renette Priester
Support Staff
Mrs. Priester enjoys working and spending time with her family. She love to make others smile and when she needs to recharge she eat chips and drinks Pepsi. A fun fact about Mrs. Prester is that she plays basketball.
Aston Martin
Teacher
Mr. Haughton is happiest when he is treated fairly and with respect. He enjoys ice cream and driving. To recharge, Mr. Haughton spends time enjoying the serenity of nature. He says, "The best part of my job is being a productive part of our school." A fun fact about Mr. Haughton is that he is the oldest and smallest of his siblings.
Rad Lab Kahoot Winners!
Rad lab is a free-to-play mobile game that connects South Carolina students to life science careers and pathways. On Sept. 19th, our 8th grade students participated in Rad Lab training and Kahoot. 3 students and their teacher, Mrs. Stephanie Weir-Cox, earned a $100 Amazon Gift Card.
Congratulations to our 8th graders!
Ijanae Grayson
Aleana Badger
Serenity Odom
PBIS Event Popcorn & A Movie
Friday, October 20th
Spirit Days Anti-Bullying & Breast Cancer Awareness
Scholastic Book Fair
Dear Parents, Get ready!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers and every purchase at the Fair benefits our school. Say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account. Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Book Fair online. Orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/allendalefairfaxms.
Staff & Student Birthdays
Brain Teaser
I am the beginning of everything, the end of everywhere. I'm the beginning of eternity, the end of time and space. What am I?
First (3) staff members & the first (3) students to email their answer to this riddle to Dr. Dandy will receive a prize.
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
MORNING ARRIVAL SIGN-IN PROCEDURES
Students who arrive to school after 8:15 a.m. must report to the main office with a parent or guardian and sign-in with the receptionist. If the student does not bring a valid reason for being tardy, the sign-in will count as an unexcused tardy for regular classes and an unexcused absence if he/she is enrolled in a course for high school credit that period. If a student is late to a class and he/she does not have a pass from a teacher, staff member, or the front office, he/she will be marked tardy.
TARDINESS
Students who arrive to school after 7:50 are reported at tardy. A parent or guardian must report to the office with the student. Tardy student will not be permitted to class without a parent or guardian. A student who arrives late to class without a pass, throughout the school day, is tardy.
- Tardy to School: Students tardy to school will not be admitted without an admit pass from the PowerSchool Clerk, main office, or from an administrator.
- Tardy to Class: See table below:
SIGN-OUT PROCEDURES
Students who become ill during the school day should request to go to the nurse. If the nurse is not available, students will report to the PowerSchool Clerk Office, and he/she will notify parents of the illness. The student must be signed out by his/her parent or other responsible person designated by the parent and listed on the student’s registration card. All students who are picked up early from school will be signed out through the PowerSchool Clerk Office or the Main Office.
Parents/guardians must sign off on the sign-out sheet that is kept in the Main Office.
EARLY DISMISSAL OF STUDENTS
If a student must leave school early, the parent/guardian must show valid ID, sign the student out documenting the time dismissed, and provide the purpose of the dismissal. If a person other than the parent/guardian is picking the student up, he or she must be on the parent/guardian-approved list, show valid ID, complete the sign out sheet documenting the leave time and leave purpose.
It is our goal to accommodate parents as much as possible. However, for safety reasons and to protect the high levels of teaching and learning occurring on our campus all students requiring early dismissal must be signed out by 2:30pm. No student will be called to the office for early dismissal after 2:30 pm. No Exceptions!
Bell Schedule
7:30-7:50: Arrival & Breakfast
7:50-8:05: Homeroom & Morning Announcements
8:05-9:25: 1st Period
9:28-10:48: 2nd Period
10:50-12:10: 3rd Period
12:13-1:53: 4th Period
12:15-12:40: 7th Grade Lunch
12:40-1:05: 6th & 8th Grade Lunch
1:05-3:15: 5th Period
3:15: Car Dismissal
3:17: Bus Dismissal
Technology - Student Devices
It is the student's responsibility to maintain proper care while under their use. However, if the iPad is damaged under their use, the student will be fined a fee of $50.00. Damages include cracked or shattered screen or any other physical damage. If fines are unpaid, extracurricular activities such as athletics, field trips, social dances, and graduation may be denied.