Community Connection
At Stono Park
Principal's Corner
Happy May!
We have a lot left to accomplish in this last month of school! State testing for third, fourth and fifth graders begins on May 9 and will last through May 15. Please ensure that your child gets adequate rest each evening, and is on time (no later than 8:30 a.m.) for school each morning. Once testing begins, they will not be allowed to enter the classroom. Anyone tardy or absent will have to test at a later time. After testing we will have many fun and engaging activities - field day, career day and our last PBIS Celebration! We will celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week May 15- May 19. Please be sure to thank-a- teacher! Your child can make a handwritten thank you at home! Don't forget to attend our Art Show on May 17 at 5:00 p.m. You will be impressed!
Upcoming Events at Stono Park Elementary
5/3- Kindergarten Field Trip to Folly Beach
5/5- PTA Fundraiser- Kona Ice will be here
5/9-5/11- SC Ready Testing
5/12- Early Release- Dismissal at 1:30pm
5/15- 4th Grade SC Pass Science Testing
5/17- Stono Park Art Show 5pm-6pm
5/19- PTA Fundraiser- Dress Down Day- $2
5/19- 4th grade Field Trip to Randolph Park
5/23- CD-2nd Field Day
5/24- 3rd-5th Field Day
5/24- 2nd Grade Field Trip to Cypress Gardens
5/25- CD Field Trip to James Island County Park
5/29- No School - Memorial Day
5/31- Career Day
6/1- PBIS 4th Quarter Celebration
6/2- 5th Grade & K Bridging Ceremony
6/6- Half Day of School - Last Day of School
Volunteers Needed for Field Day! Sign Up Below!
May 23rd 9am-11am
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48AFAD22A0FDC43-cd2nd
3rd-5th Field Day Volunteer Sign Up
May 24th 9am-11am
Share your Career with Stono Park Scholars!
May's Character Trait is Communication.
- The Book of the Month for May is Niko Draws a Feeling by Robert Rackza. Our May character skill will be COMMUNICATION.
Drive Thru Food Distribution
Splash Into Spring Event by City PD
11am- 3pm
Folly Beach- 3rd St. W & W. Ashley Beach Access
Free Food
Harbor & Dive Team Displays
Sandcastle Competition
Beach Games
Summer Camp for 2023!
June 18th-Aug. 4th
Cost: $90.00 per week
Registration starts now!
Academic Leadership / Kaleidoscope | Expanded Learning (ccsdschools.com)
Movie Night in the Lenevar Park
Bring a blanket or chair to sit on and enjoy the spring evening with family and friends. The movie will start at dusk (around 8pm). RiverDogs Food Truck will be on site and free popcorn will be provided. 📽✨
Yoga for Kids at CCPL
See the schedule for date & location
Practice Makes Progress Tutoring Open House
On May 20th from 12 noon to 3 pm, Practice makes Progress Academic Tutoring will be open for you to tour the center!
Come check out the tutoring floor, meet me, and ask questions about the programming for your child.
We are located at 1 Carriage Lane in Building B in West Ashley. You will see the name of the business on the front of the yellow building. Once you enter the building, go upstairs and you will find the center at the first door to your right.
Check out her website here! Practice makes Progress Academic Tutoring,
Do You Need Ideas to Keep Your Scholars Busy This Summer? Free or Reduced Admissions!
Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry
Our annual Warm Welcome Memberships have the same benefits as our Family Memberships. The $14 membership fee provides a 90% savings off the cost of an annual $145 Family Membership.
We accept current EBT and SNAP as forms of eligibility for Warm Welcome Memberships. Learn more here!
Nuestras membresías Warm Welcome anuales tienen los mismos beneficios que nuestras membresías familiares. La tarifa de membresía de $14 proporciona un ahorro de 90% en el costo de una membresía familiar anual de $145
Aceptamos EBT y SNAP actuales como formas de elegibilidad para membresías de bienvenida cálida. ¡Aprende más aquíSC Aquarium
Angelfish Membership
The Aquarium is for all, and we are pleased to offer Angelfish memberships to families who qualify for SNAP/EBT, WIC or the SC Voucher program. At just $40 annually, this membership receives all the benefits of the Family level membership!
Please email eligibility@scaquarium.org with proof of eligibility, and we will be happy to set up your membership!
Eligibility with proof of EBT card, digital WIC card (screenshot that includes your name) or SC Voucher letter and photo ID. P-EBT not accepted for eligibility. South Carolina residents only. Memberships may take up to 24–48 hours to process; please be prepared to pay at time of acceptance.
The Charleston Museum
Free admission for up to 5 people including the EBT card holder)
Must Present EBT card and Valid Picture ID
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
Free Admission for up to 4 people
Must Present EBT Card and Valid Picture ID
Powder Magazine
Must Present EBT Card and Valid Picture ID
Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
Purchase up to six $5 admission tickets for any age.
Must Present EBT Card and Valid Picture ID
Summer Reading Challenge
CCSD & Charleston County Public Library Team Up for Summer Reading Challenge!
Don't forget to Log Your Reading Hours & Collect your Prizes at any Charleston County Public Library! They always have awesome prizes every year! Look out for more information on the Summer Reading Challenge coming home with your scholars soon!
Summer Feeding
The Charleston County Public Library (CCPL), Charleston County School District (CCSD), and the Lowcountry Food Bank (LFB) have teamed up to provide free meals and snacks at several library branches for kids this 2023 summer break. The Summer Feeding program begins on Monday, June 12 and runs through Friday August 4.
This program, which is in conjunction with CCSD’s Seamless Summer Feeding and LFB’s Summer Meals, provides free lunches or snacks to children and teens (ages 18 and younger) during the traditional summer vacation period. Hot lunches are provided by the CCSD’s Nutrition Services Department for distribution at seven CCPL branches Monday through Friday, and all meals meet federal meal pattern and nutritional requirements. Snacks or cold lunches are provided, courtesy of the LFB. There is no eligibility process required for participants to redeem free meals or snacks at the participating branches.
CCPL will serve lunch and snacks to children and teens age 18 and younger at the following locations and times between Monday, June 12 and Friday, Aug. 4 (NOTE: There will be no service on holidays, June 19 and July 4):
Hot lunch delivered by CCSD to CCPL branches
- Otranto Road Library: 10:45 - 11 a.m.
- Dorchester Road Library: 11:30 - 11:45 a.m.
- Keith Summey North Charleston Library: 12:10 - 12:25 p.m.
- John's Island Library: 11 - 11:15 a.m.
- Hurd/St. Andrews Library: 11 - 11:15 a.m.
- Main Library: 11:45 - 12 p.m.
- Baxter-Patrick James Island Library: 11 -11:15 a.m.
HELP SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S GROWTH THROUGH ATTENDANCE!
FUN FACT- Daily attendance often declines before and after spring break!
It's TESTING TIME!!
Help Support your Child's Growth by:
- Attend school every day.
- Be on time by 8:30am
- Minimize early dismissals.
- Talk to your child about the importance of school.
- Praise your child(ren) for going to school all day, every day.
Reminder if your student misses school then please remember to hand in their excuse within 3 days of them returning to school so they are not truant!
Accepting Applications for Pre-K/Child Development Program
CCSD has also started accepting Pre-K/Child Development (Pre-Kindergarten) applications, Head Start, and Early Head Start programs for the 2023-2024 school year.
Children who enroll in these programs attend at no cost to the family.
Pre-K: www.ccsdschools.com/prek
Head Start: https://www.ccsdschools.com/headstart
Accepting Application for Pre-K/Child Development Program
CCSD has also started accepting Pre-K/Child Development (Pre-Kindergarten) applications, Head Start, and Early Head Start programs for the 2023-2024 school year.
Children who enroll in these programs attend at no cost to the family.
Pre-K: www.ccsdschools.com/prek
Head Start: https://www.ccsdschools.com/headstart
After School Program
We also offer Kaleidoscope After School Program for our Stono Park Scholars from 3:30pm-6pm daily. Kaleidoscope is open on teacher work days, early release days and 1/2 days of school. You also have the option to register your child for Kaleidoscope and not use them every day if you don't need the service but would still be available to your student on days you might need a late pick up or on those early release/teacher work days!
Contact Venessa Hew at 843-518-1133 or email her at Vanessa_hew@charleston.k12.sc.us for any questions
Head Start Programs
CCSD has also started accepting Pre-K/Child Development (Pre-Kindergarten) applications, Head Start, and Early Head Start programs for the 2023-2024 school year.
Children who enroll in these programs attend at no cost to the family.
Pre-K: www.ccsdschools.com/prek
Head Start: https://www.ccsdschools.com/headstart
Head Start Locations
Head Start Programs
CCSD has also started accepting Pre-K/Child Development (Pre-Kindergarten) applications, Head Start, and Early Head Start programs for the 2023-2024 school year.
Children who enroll in these programs attend at no cost to the family.
Pre-K: www.ccsdschools.com/prek
Head Start: https://www.ccsdschools.com/headstart
Did you Know?
The Charleston County Public Library also has Free Virtual Tutoring with student's library Card. Visit Tutor.com Student Center | Charleston County Public Library (ccpl.org) to take advantage of this free resource.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Resources for Home
Sesame Street in the Community
Mind Yeti
Mind Yeti®: Fifteen of our mindfulness program sessions are now available for anyone to use, no experience necessary! Designed for educators and families to do alongside children, or for older children to do on their own, Mind Yeti provides a great way for everyone to practice mindfulness during this difficult time.
Mind Yeti on Vimeo: English | Spanish
Mind Yeti on YouTube: English | Spanish
Mind Yeti Podcast: RSS Feed | Spotify | Stitcher
The Imagine Neighborhood
This new podcast for families is designed to help children and grown-ups practice their
social-emotional skills. Each episode tells a story that’s amazing, fantastical, and maybe a little bananas, while it tackles the big feelings that come with growing up.
Free Tutoring Support for your Child
Palmetto Community Action Partnership Offer Childcare Support
Community Guide to Counseling Services
https://sites.google.com/charleston.k12.sc.us/guaparalacomunidad/orientaci%C3%B3n-psicol%C3%B3gica
Program to Support Families with Internet!
To support families with internet service during COVID-19, the FCC has a new
program called Emergency Broadband Benefit. Households with students who receive free or reduced-price school meals, including ALL students in CEP schools, qualify for the program. There are three ways to apply:
- Apply online at GetEmergencyBroadband.org
- Contact the local broadband provider to learn about their application process (find participating broadband providers here)
- Call 833-511-0311 for a mail-in application.
Mortgage and Housing Assistance: Help for homeowners and renters during the coronavirus national emergency
SC Assistance to Help Homeowners
Rent & Utility Assistance
SC Stay
If you need rental or utility assistance, fill out application for SC Stay Plus by calling 803-336-4320 or Home Page - NMA Portal (onlinepha.com)
Palmetto CAP
Rent, prescription medication, food, car repair assistance. 1069 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403. Please call the toll free hotline 1-844-769-6448 to book an appt. OR go to Palmetto CAP.
HALOS
HALOS, the local non-profit that assists kinship caregivers, has lots of funding to give to grandparents (or other relatives) who are caring for CCSD students. Families are eligible for $1,000 at a time for rent/utilities/other emergency needs. Contact (854)444-3716 or autumn@charlestonhalos.org
Neighbors Together
HOURS
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 9am – 3pm
Hot Lunches:
Monday – Thursday
10:30am – 12:30pm
Health & Wellness Program
Wednesday
10:30am - 12:30pm
Case Management
Monday - Thursday (By Appointment)
10:00am – 1:00pm
Call 843-747-1788 or email neighbor@neighborstogethersc.or
2105 Cosgrove Ave Charleston, SC 29406
Charleston County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Program provides: *emergency Rent & Utility Assistance for eligible Charleston County residents *up to 12 months in back rent and up to 3 months prospective rent *see website for in-person application options APPLY through ONLINE APPLICATION - United Way 2-1-1 (sc211.org)
East Cooper Outreach
Food Assistance
Lowcountry Food Bank
Emergency Food Pantry
Each client receives enough food for one month. Clients are asked to call ahead and make an appointment for food. Walk-in clients for emergency food will be served as soon as possible by CASC staff. Clients must complete a brief application before receiving a box of food. All clients are entered into Charity Tracker, a Tri-County database for basic needs services. 259 Meeting Street in Charleston. Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1-3:30.
Lowcountry Blessing Box
Blessing boxes are stocked with non-perishable food items, basic toiletries, and baby supplies. Leave what you can, take what you need.To find a location, contact them at (843) 737-2517 or chsblessingbox@gmail.com.
The Salvation Army
SCIWAY
Community Resource Center
How can I support you?
Traci Alter - Parent Advocate
Email: Traci_Alter@charleston.k12.sc.us
Website: https://www.ccsdschools.com/stonopark
Location: Stono Park Elementary School, Huntley Drive, Charleston, SC, USA
Phone: 843-763-1507