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
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Drive Thru Food Distribution May 18, 2023, 3 PM, 3950 Azalea Drive, North Charleston. Azalea Drive Church of Christ | Splash Into Spring Event by City PD May 13, 2023 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! Summer Camp at Stono Park June 18th-Aug. 4th Cost: $90.00 per week Registration starts now! Academic Leadership / Kaleidoscope | Expanded Learning (ccsdschools.com) |
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)
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Movie Night in the Lenevar Park Movie night in the park on Friday, May 5 at Lenevar Park (28 Wendy Lane, West Ashley). 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 Yoga for Kids at Charleston County Public Library See the schedule for date & location | Practice Makes Progress Tutoring Open HouseOn 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, |
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,
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Children’s Museum of the LowcountryOur 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 aquí | SC AquariumAngelfish 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 SNAP Recipients Free admission for up to 5 people including the EBT card holder) Must Present EBT card and Valid Picture ID |
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 aquí SC 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
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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum Free Admission for SNAP Recipients Free Admission for up to 4 people Must Present EBT Card and Valid Picture ID | Powder Magazine Free Admission for SNAP Recipients for up to 5 people Must Present EBT Card and Valid Picture ID | Riverbanks Zoo & Garden REDUCED ADMISSION with your SNAP EBT Card Purchase up to six $5 admission tickets for any age. 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
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Accepting Applications for Pre-K/Child Development ProgramCCSD 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 ProgramCCSD 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 ProgramWe 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 |
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
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Head Start ProgramsCCSD 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 ProgramsCCSD 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 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
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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.
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Sesame Street in the Community Tons of resources that help kids (and parents!) with what matters most in young lives: health and wellness, social-emotional skills, and school readiness. | Mind YetiMind 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 NeighborhoodThis 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. |
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.
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Free Tutoring Support for your Child The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is partnering with the South Carolina State Library (SCSL) to offer tutoring services for any student who may need to take advantage of this opportunity. This service is funded through the state’s allocation of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency (ESSER) funds and is available at no cost to students. Tutor.com is the provider of the service and can be accessed through Discus at the state library website. | Palmetto Community Action Partnership Offer Childcare Support If you currently work or are a new hire & need childcare for youth 12 or under, call 1-844-769-6448, select option 2 & follow the instructions. Childcare providers must be registered with DSS. Providers can be home care, daycare, learning pods, or before/after school programs. | Community Guide to Counseling Services It is important to be mindful of mental health and increased stressors during the holidays. Here is a community guide to counseling services in our area. As always feel free to reach out for help to navigate which provider would be most appropriate given any unique circumstances. https://sites.google.com/charleston.k12.sc.us/guaparalacomunidad/orientaci%C3%B3n-psicol%C3%B3gica |
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
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SC StayIf 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 CAPRent, 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. | HALOSHALOS, 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 |
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
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Neighbors TogetherHOURS Business Hours: Hot Lunches: Health & Wellness Program Case Management 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, Health Care, Financial Assistance. If you are in need of assistance and have questions, please call us at (843) 849-9220 or email us at |
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
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Lowcountry Food Bank They serve as an emergency food pantry, provide senior & child meal programs, and provide nutrition education. 2864 Azalea Dr., Charleston SC 29405, (843) 747-8147. They have launched a special page dedicated to their response to COVID-19. | Emergency Food PantryEach 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 BoxBlessing 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. |
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.
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The Salvation Army Food pantry, rent & utility emergency assistance, Christmas assistance | SCIWAY Soup kitchens, shelters, food pantry, housing resources, homelessness resources | Community Resource Center Food Bank, Diaper Bank, Hygiene Kits |
The Salvation Army
SCIWAY
Community Resource Center
Traci Alter - Parent Advocate
