Saxe Gotha Elementary
Monthly Newsletter
A Message from Ms. Houck
Trying to figure out the weather has been quite the chore recently. Even though we know we will likely have some more “cold snaps” to endure, we’ve avoided the extreme cold for now. The trees are budding, and the flowers are blooming, much like the knowledge budding and blossoming with our students!
With the Third Nine Weeks’ end right around the corner, we encourage you to continue your hard work at home to make sure your child stays on top of his/her studies.
Please make note of the important dates to remember below and check out all of the featured articles in the newsletter. Thank you for your continued support!
March 2-6 Read Across America Week
March 2 Wear Strips and/or Polka Dots
March 3 School Board 7 p.m.
March 3 Create Your Perfect Hair Style
March 4 Pajama Day
March 5 SIC 7 a.m.
March 5 Western Wear or Fitness Gear Day
March 6 Who are you when not at school Day? (Artist, Scout, Musician, Athlete)
March 8 Daylight Savings Time Begins (Move clocks forward one hour)
March 10 PTA Field Day T-shirt Orders are Due
March 11 Little Stars 10 a.m.
March 12 Weather Make-Up #2 (No school at this time)
March 13 No School for Students or Staff
March 16-20 Incredible Kid Week
March 17 School Board Meeting 7 p.m.
March 20 Report Cards Go Home
March 23 Columbia City Ballet 1 p.m. (Beauty and the Beast)
March 24 Family Cultural Showcase Night 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
March 25 Collaborative Planning 11:40 a.m. Dismissal
March 25 Little Stars 10:00 a.m.
March 30 Last Day for Good News Club
March 30 Field Day Grades 2-3
March 31 Field Day Grades 4-5
April 1 Field Day Grades K-1
Upcoming Middle School Visits for 5th Grade Parents/Families
If you are a parent of a 5th Grade student, 6th Grade Parent Night is set for 6 pm on March 30 at White Knoll Middle School.
Relay for Life
We are kicking off our Saxe Gotha Relay for Life team, and we would love to have your support. Feel free to make a donation to the cause using the link provided. The money raised through Relay For Life events helps realize the American Cancer Society's mission to save lives, celebrate life, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.
If you have any questions please contact Amy Shearer or Jenny Powell by sending an email to: ashearer@lexington1.net, jpowell@lexington1.net or twooten@lexington1.netLittle Stars
The Little Stars program enables children ages 3 and 4, who are not yet enrolled in school at SGES, to get school experiences and allows their parents to participate with them in early learning activities.
If you are interested in learning more about Little Stars, contact Amy Shearer for more info: ashearer@Lexington1.net
We hope to see you there!
We want to hear from you!
Learn more about Bloomz!
We are in the process of rolling out Bloomz school-wide. If you don’t know anything about Bloomz, please contact your child’s teacher for their “class access code”.
Would you like to be a volunteer?
The online volunteer/chaperone applications are up and running now! You need to fill this out if you want to be a volunteer at our school! Thank you. Please call 803-821-4800 if you have any questions.
The links are below for both the English and the Spanish applications.
English: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NjY0OmVuLVVT
Family Resource Center
The Family Resource Center is located in Room 300. Amy Shearer, our parent liaison, is here to assist you from 7:00AM - 3:00PM.
- Conduct Parent Workshops
- Hosts Little Stars Program
- Provide resources to address parental concerns
- Help maintain an effective line of communication through phone calls and emails
- Manage the Family Resource Center
Contact Us
Email: ashearer@lexington1.net
Website: sges.lexington1.net
Location: 100 Bill Williamson Court, Lexington, SC, USA
Phone: 803-821-4800
Facebook: facebook.com/SaxaGothaElementary
Twitter: @SaxeGothaEle
Lexington County School District One’s Nondiscrimination Statement
Lexington County School District One does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, genetic information, or age in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in its programs and activities.
The following people have been designated to handle inquiries or complaints: Chief Human Resources Officer Michael L. Stacey handles inquiries/complaints regarding Title IX, inquiries/complaints regarding Title II with respect to employees and/or public access to buildings and grounds, and inquiries/complaints involving the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Inquiries/complaints regarding IDEA for students K–12 go to Director of Special Services Wendy Balough, Ed.D. Inquiries/complaints regarding Section 504 for students K–12 go to Director of School Counseling and Advisement Zan Tracy Pender. Contact these people if you have questions regarding these issues at 100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington, SC 29072 and telephone number 803-821- 1000.
Declaración de No Discriminación del Lexington County School District One
Lexington County School District One no discrimina sobre la base de raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, información genética o edad en la admisión a, acceso a, tratamiento en o empleo en sus programas y actividades. Las siguientes personas han sido designadas para manejar consultas o quejas. El Jefe de Recursos Humanos Oficial Michael L. Stacey maneja las consultas/quejas relacionadas al Título IX, consultas/quejas relacionadas al Título II con respecto a los empleados y/o el acceso público a los edificios y terrenos, y consultas/quejas que involucren la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964. Consultas/quejas sobre IDEA para estudiantes K-12 van a la Directora de Servicios Especiales Wendy Balough, Ed.D. Consultas/quejas sobre Sección 504 para estudiantes K-12 van al Director de Consejería Escolar y Asesoramiento Zan Tracy Pender. Contacte a estas personas si tiene preguntas sobre estos temas en 100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington, SC 29072 y número de teléfono 803-821- 1000.