East End Elementary News
September 2, 2022
Dear East End Families,
As always, thank you for your support of East End!
Have a wonderful long holiday weekend!
Tammy Day, principal
Pup Tales Preschool Storytime Sponsored by Women United Pickens County - Next Session is Friday, September 30th at 11:00 a.m.
Join us for Pup Tales on Friday, September 30th at 11;00 a.m. Thank you to Women United Pickens County for their grant that makes this possible! Our first session on August 3`1st was great! We cannot wait until we welcome our preschool friends aged 2 and up to this next session! It is going to be great! The attachment and video have information to assist you in planning to attend.
Upcoming Dates
Friday, September 2, 2022 - Stuffed Animal Spirit Day
Friday, September 2nd at 8:15 a.m. - School Improvement Council in Mrs. Byars' GT Classroom
Monday, September 5th - School Closed - Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday, September 6th - School Holiday
Wednesday, September 7th - Professional Development Day for Faculty - No School for Students
Thursday, September 8th - Students Return To School After Labor Day Extended Holiday and PD Day for Teacher
Friday, September 9th - Wear Green to School Spirit Day In Honor of EHS Green Wave
Monday, September 19th - FIrst Day for Good News Club at East End
Tuesday, September 20th at 8:30 a.m. - PTO Meeting in Cafeteria
Tuesday, September 20th - Open House 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 20th at 5:30 p.m. - Volunteer Training In Cafeteria
Tuesday, September 20th at 6:30 p.m. - Schoology Training for Parents To Assist with Schoology - Please join us in the cafeteria. Mr. Kyle Stelling, reading coach, and others will be available to help you with Schoology.
Friday, October 7th at 8:15 a.m. - School Improvement Council in Mrs. Byars' GT Classroom
Monday, October 11th - School Holiday
Tuesday, October 11th - School Holiday
Thursday, October 13th - Parent Conference Afternoon 3:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 13th - Volunteer Training at 5:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria
Thursday, October 13th - Schoology Training for Parents at 6:00 p.m. in the
Tuesday, October 18th at 8:30 a.m. - PTO Meeting In Cafeteria
Wednesday, October 19th - School Pictures Made
Friday, October 28th - 11:00 a.m. - Pup Tales - Spooky Pookie - Preschoolers wear their costumes to this Preschool Pages Storytime sponsored by Women United Pickens County.
Friday, November 4th at 8:15 a.m. - School Improvement Council in Mrs. Byars' GT Classroom
Tuesday, November 8th - Election Day - School Closed
Wednesday, November 9th - 11:00 a.m. - Pup Tales Preschool Pages Storytime Sponsored by United Women Pickens County - Bear Says Thanks
Tuesday, November 15th at 8:30 a.m. - PTO Meeting in Cafeteria
Monday, November 21st - Friday, November 25th - School Closed - Thanksgiving Holidays
Thursday, December 1st - Make-Up Picture Day for School Pictures
Friday, December 2nd at 8:15 a.m. - School Improvement Council in Mrs. Byars' GT Classroom
Monday, December 5th - Friday, December 9th - African Drumming Artist In Residence, Susan Natale, For 5th Grade
Wednesday, December 7th at 11:00 a.m. - Pup Tales Preschool Pages Storytime Sponsored by Women United Pickens County - I Think Grandpa Might be Santa
Tuesday, December 13th at 8:30 a.m. - PTO Meeting in Cafeteria
Monday, December 19th - Friday, December 30th - School Closed - Christmas Holidays
Monday, January 2nd - Professional Development Day - No School For Students
Friday, January 6th at 8:15 a.m. - School Improvement Council in Mrs. Byars' GT Classroom
Monday, January 16th - Martin Luther King Holiday - School Closed
Tuesday, January 17th at 8:30 a.m. - PTO Meeting in Cafeteria
Friday, February 3rd at 8:15 a.m. - School Improvement Council in Mrs. Byars' GT Classroom
Monday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 14th - Digital Learning Make-Up Days
Tuesday, February 21st at 8:30 a.m. - PTO Meeting in Cafeteria
Friday, March 3rd at 8:15 a.m. - School Improvement Council in Mrs. Byars' GT Classroom
Monday, March 13th and Tuesday, March 14th - School Holiday
Wednesday, March 14th - Professional Development Day - No School For Students
Tuesday, March 21st at 8:30 a.m. - PTO Meeting in Cafeteria
Tuesday, April 4th - Spring Pictures Made
Friday, April 21st at 8:15 a.m. - School Improvement Council in Mrs. Byars' GT Classroom
Friday, April 7th - Digital Learning Make-Up Day
Monday, April 10th - Friday, April 14th - Spring Break Holidays
Tuesday, April 18th at 8:30 a.m. - PTO Meeting in Cafeteria
Friday, May 5th at 8:15 a.m. - School Improvement Council in Mrs. Byars' GT Classroom
Tuesday, May 16th at 8:30 a.m. - PTO Meeting in Cafeteria
Thursday, May 25th - Half-Day
Friday, May 26th - Half Day - Last Day of School
Friday, May 26th - Last Day of 2022-2023 School Year
East End's Misson and Beliefs
Mission
Excelling in Academics
Encouraging Character
Embracing the Community
Seeking Success for all Students
Beliefs
Students are our first priority and are given equitable educational opportunities.
Education is the shared responsibility of parent, child, and teacher.
Learning and education must be life-long in order to prepare students for a successful future.
All people can learn and contribute to society in a unique and valuable way.
Cultural diversity promotes full development of the individual and society.
Arts, Music, and Enrichment Camp at Holly Springs Center on October 10th and October 11th
Calendar for 2022-2023 School Year
Volunteer Training At Meet The Teacher - Be Sure to Train Early To Be Able To Volunteer
Good News Club To Begin On Monday, September 19th
The first day for Good News Club at East End will be Monday, September 19th. Original plans had them to start on Monday, September 12th. Our students will begin on Monday, September 19th. Parents are reminded to complete the registration forms prior to this date if you wish for your child to participate.
Link to September Menu
Life Skill Leaders of the Week for August 28 - September 2nd
Celebrating Our Amazing East Enders!
COVID Information - Reporting Student Positives for COVID
What if my student is Positive for COVID-19?
A Positive COVID-19 test for a STUDENT must be reported on the Google Form as detailed below.
Any SDPC student that has tested positive for COVID will need to enter their information on the SDPC Student COVID Reporting Form.
· Please answer all the questions about your student's COVID circumstance.
· Please, do not send your student to school until you have heard from someone at the school. (this will be during work hours)
· Once the positive test result is reported, someone from the school will be back in touch with you with your student’s return to work date.
SDPC Student COVID Reporting QR Code
Link To August 29th Edition of East End Elementary News
Check out the East End Facebook Page for Updates And Information
Be sure to check out the East End Facebook page both now and over the summer for updates and information about EEE. You can locate the East End Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/East-End-Elementary-School-516098308484782
All About East End
Email: TammyDay@pickens.k12.sc.us
Website: eee.pickens.k12.sc.us
Location: 505 East 2nd Avenue, Easley, SC, USA
Phone: (864) 397-1700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/East-End-Elementary-School-516098308484782