

Eagle News
SME newsletter for families and the community
Dear Parents,
This year, we are implementing a school-wide behavior system that encourages our students to SOAR. S stands for Be Safe, O stands for Be On Task, A stands for Be Accountable, and R stands for Be Respectful. At the beginning of the year we talked about what this looks like in every area of our school. We also have signs hanging around the school to remind students of these expectations. Students who exemplify SOARing behavior can earn brag tags for this. At the end of each nine weeks, students who have accumulated a certain number of brag tags can come to the Brag Tag Bonanza.
We have seen a positive change in behavior since we began this implementation this year.
Please talk to your students about following our school rules so that everyone can learn and grow together.
Warm regards,
Melissa Terry
December Calendar:
Please remember we have early dismissal on December 15!
Best of the Nest
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 Generosity. Generosity is making someone's day by giving something away.
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, 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.
Ingles Tools for Schools
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!
Six Mile Elementary
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