South Mebane Elementary School
Dragon Weekly
August 22, 2021
Principal's Corner
I hope this newsletter finds you well and rested from the summer sun and activities. Thank you to all that were able to attend our Meet Your Teacher event Thursday! It was wonderful seeing and meeting so many of you.
We have been planning and preparing for the return of our students.The entire staff is excited for the start of the 2021-2022 school!
Our daily schedule is 7:50 AM -2:35 PM.
This year’s theme, “Discovering the Power Within Me” will focus on further developing our students’ leadership skills via Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Happy Kids.
Lunch and breakfast for all students will be free again this year; however, we are still asking families to complete a Free and Reduced Lunch application. By doing so, our school could qualify for additional funding. Applications are located on our website and paper copies are available in the front office.
The first day of school is tomorrow Monday, August 23rd. Students may be dropped off from 7:30 AM-7:50 AM. Students arriving after 7:50 AM will be marked tardy. It is imperative all students arrive at school on time to ensure a positive, productive learning environment. For the first day of school only, parents/guardians may walk students to class. Kindergarten students with a staggered entry day of Tuesday may have a parent/guardian walk them in Tuesday. Parking is extremely limited. Please do not block the flow of traffic to the school entrances.
Car rider dismissal procedures will begin each afternoon at 2:40 PM. On the first day of school your child will receive a Parent Handbook. Please be sure to review it thoroughly with your child. This information will assist you in supporting your child and the school.
We have a great year ahead and are looking forward to a year filled with Love, Laughter & Learning!
Warm regards,
Mrs. Hester
First Day & Daily Procedures
Car Rider Drop-off and Pick-up Guidelines During drop-off and pick-up times, please access the school via Second Street. For the safety of all, we are asking cars to only turn right on Third Street. Additionally, please remember the following:
- drive with caution
- avoid blocking school entrances, traffic and our neighbor's driveways
- please follow the directions of all law enforcement and staff at all times
- remember to remain kind and courteous (no horn blowing)
Walkers: If your student is a walker, s/he should enter the building and get picked up from the school's front entrance.
Morning Car Riders: Students can be dropped off in the mornings beginning at 7:30 AM at the side gym entrance of the school. Students are late after 7:50 AM.
Afternoon Car Rider: Afternoon car rider pick-up will begin at 2:40 PM. Students in grades 3-5 will be picked up from the front of the building. Students in grades K-2 will be picked up from the side of the gym. If you have students in both grades, you will first pick up your older student.
For the first week of school, please write your student's name on a piece of paper to display when picking up your student.
COVID-19 Safety Protocols
Mark your Calendars
- August 25th at 7:00 PM: SME Mobile Technology Orientation (See below for more information)
- September 6th: Labor Day Holiday- No School for Students and Staff
SME Mobile Technology Orientation
This year, every student at SME will be issued a Chromebook for instructional use, and families with no internet access at home may request hot spots from the district. We are also offering an optional $25 insurance plan for all devices. All parents/guardians must sign a district use agreement which will be sent home with your child this week. You will also be able to purchase the insurance through our online payment portal. We will send details about insurance in a flyer and via Dojo.
Questions? Please join Mrs Timmins via zoom at 7:00 PM. We will discuss the use agreement and the insurance program, and answer any questions you might have.
Join Zoom Meeting https://abss.zoom.us/j/89412371979?pwd=em5xVC9PQmllK1p4SWpoNTBPSEpGZz09
Meeting ID: 894 1237 1979
Passcode: 563019
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Meeting ID: 894 1237 1979 Passcode: 563019
Find your local number: https://abss.zoom.us/u/keomWH54bz
Communication
Communication between home and school is a vital part of ensuring the success of your student. Please help us keep the lines of communication open. If you have questions, concerns or need support, please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher, as well as additional support staff when necessary. We are all here to help!
Class Dojo is a quick and easy way to communicate with your child's teacher and other staff members. Additionally, you can reach out directly to teachers and other staff members. Below are the names of additional support staff members.
Data Manager- Joan Rowland
Secretary/Finance Officer-Amy RowlandSchool Nurese-Mary Taylor
School Social Worker-Hailey Parker
School Counselor- Hannah Jeter
Assistant Principal-Tammy Yeatts
Resources Links
Bus Schedule SME, like many schools are short school bus drivers. As a result, we will have to complete double run bus routes. Please be sure to check your student's updated bus time. Additionally, we ask that you allow 10 minutes before and 10 minutes after the scheduled times. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work to find bus drivers.
Online Payments (Our district is cashless. All payments must be made online.)
Beyond the Classroom
Thank you
- New Day Landscaping
- Chick-fil-A (Mebane)
- Walmart Distribution Center
- SME 's amazing parents/guardians
LaShonda B. Hester
Principal of South Mebane Elementary School
Home of the Dragons
Email: lashonda_hester@abss.k12.nc.us
Website: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/Domain/36
Location: 600 South Third Street, Mebane, NC, USA
Phone: 919-563-6905
Facebook: facebook.com/SouthMebaneElementarySchool
Twitter: @SouthMebaneElem