Please click the link to view the family newsletter for this week: https://secure.smore.com/n/c7arh
It is not uncommon for our school district to move staff to other places to ensure that all are growing and preparing for the future.
Sadly, we must announce that Meredith Plyler is moving to Forest Acres Elementary School for the next school year. Mrs. Plyler has been at Six Mile Elementary for seven years and has served the students and families of this community well. We will miss her tremendously!! I know you will want to express your gratitude for all she has done these last years.
Mr. Steve Gilstrap is being moved to Six Mile Elementary as the assistant principal next year. Mr. Gilstrap worked at Liberty Primary as a teacher, Liberty Primary and Liberty Elementary as an Attendance Interventionist, and McKissick Academy for two years as an assistant principal. Please help me welcome him to SME!
Families of students who will be 5 on or before September 1 are encouraged to register ASAP. We base staffing decisions for teachers and staff on registration numbers. Please reach out to us if you have any questions about registration.
https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/o/pickens/page/pre-k-information-page
Please see the link for the family newsletter for April 7 - 11:
https://secure.smore.com/n/w3c6p
The 2025 Parent School Climate Survey from the South Carolina Department of Education is an important opportunity for you to share your feedback about our school. Your voice matters, and we want to hear from you.
The survey was first shared with families on March 3. As a final reminder, the district has sent it out again today, Monday, April 7, and it should arrive in your email inbox around 6:00 p.m.
Each student has a their own individual survey link, and the survey can only be completed once per child. If you have more than one child, you may have received multiple emails. You're welcome to complete a survey for each student, especially if they attend different schools.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by Thursday, April 11. It only takes about 10 minutes, and your feedback helps us continue to grow and improve.
If you have any questions or need help finding your survey link, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Thank you for being a valued part of the Six Mile Elementary family.
With appreciation,
Melissa Terry
Please see dates below:
Parent Event: Helping Your Family Bridge the Tech Gap
SDPC families — you're invited to a special event with Joshua Adams from Parent ProTech, focused on how technology is shaping the lives of Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
Learn about:
✔️ Screen time trends & the science behind them
✔️ Practical strategies for healthy tech habits
✔️ How to stay connected as a family in today's digital world
April 1 | 5:00–6:30 PM
ALIVE Wesleyan Church - 136 Chastain Rd, Central, SC 29630
✅ FREE and open to all SDPC parents
✅ Click here to register: https://forms.gle/GCcGHW91wGktUZmPA
Let’s work together to help our kids thrive in a tech-saturated world!
SME has 30 free tickets to see the Clemson University Percussion ensemble concert Friday April 18th at 7:30pm.
To claim tickets:
email Mrs. Confer at Michelleconfer@pickens.k12.sc.us
The first people to contact will be given tickets. Take as many tickets as you need for your family until they are gone! Tickets will be held at box office. Mrs Confer will meet you there.
Please click the link to view the family newsletter for March 31 - April 4: https://secure.smore.com/n/5ydka
Just a reminder:
Tues- wear your Blue for Blues/Jazz🎷(Also Picture Day though)
Wed- Opera- 🎭 fancy, like you're going to the show
Thurs- Country🤠
Fri- 80s Neon/Pop🎵
During the week of March 24, information about Summer Camp at SME will be coming home. This camp will be sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club of America. We are waiting for information from them to send home. The camp will begin on June 9 and run through July 18.
All students who would like to attend will be able to.
This camp is not to be confused with Camp iRock or YMCA camp. This is provided at SME for working caregivers to have a place for students during the summer.
Look for more information after Spring Break!
Spring Pictures and Class Pictures will be taken on Tuesday, March 25.
Please begin checking to see if you have Six Mile Elementary library books at your house and return those. Thanks for your help!
Please click the link to view the family newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/dwpfm
Please click the link to view the Family Newsletter for March 3-7: https://secure.smore.com/n/karfdc
We are excited to announce that Boys and Girls Clubs of America will begin coordinating our After School Program beginning next year. In addition, they plan to run a Summer Camp at Six Mile Elementary this summer. (Information will be coming soon about Summer Camp)
They are in the process of hiring for summer and for next year. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in working in either of these, please use the links below to apply.
We are excited to have this program at our school and hope that it expands the program to best fit our community's needs!
https://crescentbegreatclubs.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1436711 : program specialist
https://crescentbegreatclubs.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1436695 : program director
360 Academy may be a great program for you to consider for middle school. They serve students in Pickens County in grades 6-8 in a hybrid in-person/virtual learning environment. The program is FREE to residents of Pickens County. View our introduction video here. https://youtu.be/w8-TBDFUc7w
Investigate 360 Academy today. It starts by completing this interest form. It gets you on our list for important information, opportunities to talk with teachers, upcoming virtual and in-person meetings, and the application that is coming March 1.
Interest Form - https://bit.ly/40cBwrq
Due to the possibility of inclement weather tomorrow and the possibility of early dismissal/having to send home bag lunches we are switching menus tomorrow. We are flip flopping tomorrow's menu and Wednesday the 26th. So tomorrow we will be having:
A- Cheeseburger w/Lettuce & Tomato
B- Bird Dog
C-Grilled Cheese Sandwich
D-Yogurt Plate
Today, we celebrate the incredible men and women who ensure our students travel safely to and from school each day. It's SC Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and we want to say THANK YOU to our SDPC bus drivers and assistants!
To truly capture the impact of our drivers, we spent time riding along on routes and speaking with two of our dedicated drivers—experiencing firsthand the joy, care, and commitment they bring to their work.
🎥 Watch our special tribute video here: https://youtu.be/omM_SDLXcM0
On Thursday, 2/13, we will have our Good Manners Banquet for our students during lunch. Students are encouraged to dress nicely that day for this special event. This is to practice the good manners we discussed this year.