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Week of 01.18.2020
Principal's Message
Quick reminder that we do not have school on Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Also, Friday is a 1/2 day for students with dismissal set for 11:00am. If you need to sign your student out early that day, please try to do so by 10:30am. Please keep in mind that your student will need to remain in school until dismissal on half days to be counted present for the day. The half day is also for FMVA and their classes will end at 11.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and our school community. We hope you all have a wonderful week!
Please see below for the following:
- Thank You PTO for our wonderful water bottles!
- Related Arts Spotlight
- District COVID-19 Protocol Reminder
- Upcoming Virtual Club Opportunity
If you have questions, please let us know!
Together in Education,
Jad Griffin
Principal
A Day On, Not a Day Off
There’s a way for all of us to walk the walk - through service and support to others. As Martin Luther King Jr. observed, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?” I hope that we all can find ways to empower individuals, strengthen communities, bridge barriers, create solutions to social problems, and move us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community.
I feel so fortunate to have grown up, learned, and now work in this community. I value the people of our school community and the greater Fort Mill area, the relationships I've had the opportunity to build, and the bright prospects for our students as they continue their educational careers. May we all find ways to continue to support each other.
PTO Thank You!
Related Arts Spotlight - Mrs. Newsom's Music Class
Second through fifth grade students are having a great time bucket drumming! We are studying songs from a variety of artists including Justin Timberlake, Roy Orbison, Queen, and Adele. The unit will last until mid-February!
See the pictures and video below!
Upcoming Club Opportunity
Virtual Chess Club at Fort Mill Elementary School
Grades:1-5
Days/Times: Thursdays 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Start Date: January 28, 2021
End Date: April 29, 2021 (13 weeks)
Tuition: $150
Details and Registration: http://charlottechesscenter.org/register
Attendance Reminder
If your student is going to be absent, please email their teacher and copy the attendance clerk, Erin Swetta at swettae@fortmillschools.org. Included in the note should be your student’s first and last name and the reason for their absence. If the absence is related to an illness, please also copy Nurse Caldwell at caldwellc@fortmillschools.org. If your student is seen by a doctor, please send in the doctor’s excuse with your student or email them directly to Ms. Swetta. Thank you for helping us keep up to date and accurate records.
Information from our School Nurse
If there is ANY household member or person that you or your family is in close contact with that has tested positive for Covid, please make sure to notify the school nurse at caldwellc@fortmillschools.org or 803-548-8291. If there is a positive case in the household, we must quarantine all family members within the household per SC DHEC and FMSD Covid Return to School Protocol.
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Fort Mill Elementary School
Website: https://fmes.fortmillschools.org/
Location: 192 Springfield Parkway, Fort Mill, SC, USA
Phone: (803)547-7546
Twitter: @TEAMFMES