Community Connection
At Stono Park
Upcoming Events at Stono Park Elementary
1/11 - 4th Grade Field Trip to the Gaillard
1/11 - CD & K Learning Celebration Weather Fashion Show
1/13- Class Picture Day
1/16- No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1/17- No School Teacher Workday
1/20- PBIS Celebration- Grow & Glow Party
1/25- 2nd Grade Field Trip to Dock Street Theatre
2/1- First Day of Black History Month
2/3- Early Release Day - Dismissal at 1:30pm
2/6- 3rd Grade Field Trip to Aquarium
2/7-2/10- 2nd Grade- Charleston Stage Workshop - Very Hungry Caterpillar
2/13- CD & K Field Trip to the Gaillard
2/17- Early Release Day Dismissal at 1:30pm
2/20- No School- President's Day
2/22- Black History Performance & PTA Mtg at 6pm
2/24-The Singing Scientist Assembly - In School Performance
2/27- PTA Donut Fundraiser Starts
2/28 -5th Grade Field Trip to the Gaillard
Save the Date Stono Park
Wednesday, March 8th
6pm-7pm
Look out for clues for the super fun theme we have planned! You do NOT want to miss this event!
Do you or your family need resources?
Email Traci Alter to make an appointment
PBIS Celebration Glow & Grow Party- January 20th in school
Volunteers Needed for 3rd-5th Grade Stretch & Support Day
Every Friday 3rd-5th Grade have Stretch & Support Days
We are looking for people to help continue the implementation of Stretch or Support Days at Stono Park! Please sign up for a time slot to lead a group of scholars in a game during the Acceleration Block. This is an area of strength for them and it is intended to help them build on their strengths and grow! The games are already provided. We just need adults to help facilitate the games.
4th Grade- 9am-9:30am
3rd Grade- 11:40am-12:20pm
5th Grade- 12:30pm-1:20pm
Sign up Below if you want to volunteer
Feel free to reach out with any questions to Traci_Alter@charleston.k12.sc.us
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48AFAD22A0FDC43-stretch
Parenting Support Workshops
Stono Park is excited to announced that we have purchased Dr. Becky Kennedy's parenting workshops!
If you are interested in attending these workshops in person or virtually, please fill out the survey below for times/days you are available. We will be doing one workshop a week and if you attend the workshop, you will receive a free copy of Dr. Becky Kennedy's book, Good Inside to reference at home. We will all watch the workshop together; discuss ideas and then try to implement what we learned throughout the week. When we meet the next week, we will discuss what worked or what barriers we came across and support each other in this wonderful journey of parenthood!
Parent Development Workshops
Check out Dr. Becky Kennedy's Website to check out more information on the workshops.
About Dr Becky Kennedy | Good Inside
Click Survey Here
Parent Development Workshops
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out the Traci Alter- Traci_Alter@charleston.k12.sc.us
Dr. Becky Kennedy Good Inside Podcast
January's Character Trait is Collaboration.
- The Book of the Month for January is The Teacher's March by Richard Wallace and Sandra Neil Wallace. It correlates to our character skill which is COLLABORATION.
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
Stono Park Elementary School Day- 8:30am - 3:30pm
We begin dismissal at 3:25pm. If your student is a car rider please ensure that you are in our car rider line by 3:40pm.
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!
If your child is absent please make sure an excuse is sent in within 3 days of the student returning back to school. A student is considered Truant if they have missed 3 consecutive days of school without a doctor's excuse or 5 unexcused absences total. Once a student has 3 unexcused absences then a Truancy Warning Letter is sent home. Once a student has 5 unexcused absences a Truancy Conference has to occur with the caregiver.
Nurse's Note
Please help us keep our school healthy. Assess your child each morning and evening. Do they have fever? Any number close to 100 degrees or higher means that they are sick and contagious. Are they coughing, having a severely runny nose, worsening sore throat, headache, earache, asthma symptoms or stomach upset and vomiting? These are all signs to stay home and see a doctor. This allows your child to get the proper diagnosis and treatment for a faster recovery. Germs and illness spread quickly in families and in school. If you have a flu or covid diagnosis, please let us know, so that we can properly clean the building and track outbreak numbers for DHEC. Remember to bring your doctor note when you return.
Make sure to schedule your child's well child check up and get any vaccines needed. If you are catching up on vaccines, please make your appointment now. Flu season runs through April. Get your flu shot, if you have not done so. Restock your first aid kit and any over the counter or prescriptions that you will need.
Happy New Year!
Nurse Wendy
This micro-series consists of twenty 2 to 3-minute episodes intended for ages K-6.
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