Eagle News
SME newsletter for families and the community
Dear Parents,
I trust this message finds you well. As you know, the month of March is "Music in Our Schools" month and "Youth Art" month. I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the significance of art and music education in our children's development.
Art and music are not just subjects on our curriculum; they are essential components of a well-rounded education that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and emotional expression. At SME, we believe in nurturing the whole child, and the arts play a crucial role in this endeavor.
Here are a few reasons why art and music education is integral to your child's growth:
1. **Enhanced Cognitive Skills:** Studies consistently show that students engaged in arts education demonstrate improved cognitive skills, including enhanced memory, attention, and problem-solving abilities.
2. **Creative Expression:** Art and music provide unique outlets for self-expression, allowing students to communicate their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in ways that extend beyond traditional verbal communication.
3. **Teamwork and Collaboration:** Many art and music activities involve collaboration, teaching students valuable skills in teamwork and cooperation, which are essential in both academic and social contexts.
4. **Cultural Appreciation:** Exposure to diverse artistic and musical traditions helps students develop an appreciation for different cultures and perspectives, fostering a sense of global awareness and understanding.
5. **Boosted Confidence and Self-Esteem:** Actively participating in art and music programs allows students to build confidence as they develop and showcase their talents, contributing to a positive self-image.
In light of these benefits, I encourage you to support and engage with your child's involvement in our art and music programs. Attend school performances, showcase their creations at home, and foster a positive attitude toward their artistic endeavors.
We are committed to providing a well-rounded education that prepares our students for success in all areas of life, and the arts are an integral part of that commitment. If you have any questions or would like to discuss your child's participation in our art and music programs further, please feel free to reach out.
Thank you for your continued support in making Six Mile Elementary a place where every child can thrive.
Warm regards,
Melissa Terry
Principal
Spring Pictures are on Tuesday, March 12! 📷
EMPOWER UP!
- The EmpowerUp partnership is a unique opportunity that offers a variety of fast, flexible, and locally-relevant training programs FOR ADULTS at the Pickens County Career and Technology Center. Check out the exciting TCTC courses down below and visit tctc.edu/empowerup or click here (https://5il.co/2fa5b) for more info!
- Courses Offered soon:
- Workzone Flagger Training + OSHA 10-Hour Construction Standards: March 4 - 8
- Consultative Selling: Certified Sales Professional: March 4 - April 10
- Certified Logistics Technician Associate: March 4 - April 10
- Pre-Highway Construction Inspector/Testing Technician - Asphalt Roadway1: March 18 -2 8
- Certified Production Technician2: April 8 -19
- Commercial Truck Driver Training (CDL): April 10
- For more information, contact TCTC at 865-646-1700 or conted@tctc.edu.
🐠 🐟 Finding Nemo - March 28 - 6:00 pm - DHS 🦈 🐙 🐚 🐳
It's Not Too Late to Enroll Your Child at SME for next year!
Best of the Nest
Each month at Six Mile Elementary, we focus on different character traits and talk about ways to show those traits to others. We discuss the trait in morning meeting in our classrooms. We spotlight the trait on the school news show. Mrs. Orr, our guidance counselor, goes into classrooms and does special lessons with the trait. At the end of each month, we have a Best of the Nest party to honor those students who "shine" in that area.
This month, our word is PEACE.
Peace is proving you care more about each other than winning an argument.
Attendance March Madness is on! Remember to send EXCUSES!
Absence Notes
If your student is absent, you have three days to send a note stating the reason for their absence before it is counted unexcused. You can send a handwritten note or you can email Stephanie Merck at stephaniemerck@pickens.k12.sc.us. You can also email your child's teacher.
When students have accumulated 3 absences in a row without a note, Mrs. Plyler will have to schedule a meeting for an Attendance Conference. Please make sure to get your note in so that this does not happen.
Ingles Tools for Schools
It is easy to link your card to the Ingles Tools for Schools program. Just visit https://www.ingles-markets.com/savings/sg2/education/tools-for-schools and click on the link on the right side to link your card.
Type in the information requested and link to Six Mile Elementary. Every time you make a purchase, we will get money donated to the school. It's that easy!
Six Mile Elementary
Email: teachersname@pickens.k12.sc.us
Website: www.pickens.k12.sc/sme
Location: 777 North Main Street, Six Mile, SC, USA
Phone: 864-397-2400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sixmileelementaryschool
Twitter: @SME_Eagles