East End Elementary School

We are so proud of our East End YAMS students. Yesterday, they performed at Kids Fest. Thank you to Mrs. Stockton for incorporating so many fine arts opportunities for our Bulldogs!

East End would like to congratulate Mrs. Gerhardt and Mrs. McKenzie for earning National Board Certification. We love both of these talented teachers!

Our YAMS students are schedule to perform at 1:30 during the KIDS FEST at Hagood Mills. Here are more details about the event: KidsFest 2025 at Hagood Mill – A Day of Music, Fun & Hands-On Adventure! Join us Saturday, March 15, 2025, for KidsFest at Hagood Mill Historic Site, in partnership with Young Appalachian Musicians (YAMs)! This family-friendly festival is packed with exciting activities: Paint the Ponies & Rock Painting Kazoo Workshop & Jug Band Jam Instrument Petting Zoo – Try Appalachian instruments! Archaeological Adventures Live Folklife Demos – Blacksmithing, Pottery, Quilting & More! Don’t Miss: The historic 1845 water-powered gristmill in action, grinding fresh stone-ground cornmeal, grits & flours available for purchase! Location: 138 Hagood Mill Road, Pickens, SC Admission: $5 (ages 10+), FREE for kids 9 & under Bring your own chairs! More Information ==> https://visithagoodmill.com/event/kidsfest/

Today, we concluded Read Across America Week with Real Women Read Readers. Our students enjoyed our readers. Check out our pictures of this special moment.

Tonight our Bulldogs were recognized at the Easley Area Regional Art Exhibition. Thank you to Ms. Ward who teaches and inspires our young artists. Check out our reel here: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/15Mfm3Pkym/?mibextid=wwXIfr

📚✨ DROP EVERYTHING AND READ DAY! ✨📚 Today, East End Elementary celebrated Read Across America Week with DROP EVERYTHING AND READ DAY! Our students had a blast diving into their books and enjoying a special treat while reading! A huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Butler for packing "bookworms" for every student to snack on while they read! 🪱📖 Your kindness made the day even more special! 📸 Check out our reel to see all our amazing READERS in action! https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1AAGSZpTMz/ #ReadAcrossAmerica #DropEverythingAndRead #EastEndReads #ThankYouMrsButler 📚🎉

📚✨ REAL WOMEN READ – Volunteers Needed! ✨📚 East End Elementary has been having an amazing time celebrating Read Across America Week! 🎉 ✅ Check out the fun from today’s Dress as Your Favorite Book Character Day! 📽️ Watch the reel here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe95QVcI0bMxUrOVipzsST4vMTzA0djfM_nn8SuFCdHo-eX3A/viewform?usp=header Tomorrow, get ready for Drop Everything and Read! But we still need 14 more volunteers for Friday’s REAL WOMEN READ event! 📖💕 If you or someone you know would love to inspire our students by reading to a class, please sign up! 📩 Email Mrs. Spearman at angelaspearman@pickens.k12.sc.us 📝 Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe95QVcI0bMxUrOVipzsST4vMTzA0djfM_nn8SuFCdHo-eX3A/viewform?usp=header Thank you for helping us make this week special for our students! ❤️📚 #RealWomenRead #ReadAcrossAmerica

Books and Boogie Day Fun Our adorable students had a blast dancing to Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, the Electric Slide, and the Cupid Shuffle today! They were all smiles as they moved and grooved to the music! Tomorrow is DRESS LIKE YOUR FAVORITE BOOK CHARACTER DAY, and we can't wait to see all of our amazing book characters! Who will you be? Let's make it a magical day full of stories and creativity! #BooksAndBoogie#EastEndElementary Reel: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1MrKSgQLDN/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Read Across America Week is Here! Today, we kicked off Read Across America Week at East End elementary! This special week was founded to honor the beloved author, Dr. Seuss, and we showed our spirit by wearing RED, BLACK, WHITE, or CRAZY HATS in his honor! Check out the sweet smiles we found around East End! Tomorrow's theme: We are diving into books that are also songs – get ready to boogie and read! #ReadAcrossAmerica #FunWithBooks

Read Across America Week begins tomorrow. Remembering Dr. Seuss - Wear Red, Black, and White or Favorite Silly Hat

We are so proud of Mrs. McJunkin. She earned the Golden Apple Award. She was nominated by Lundy. Here is the video of the special bond between Lundy and Mrs. McJunkin. https://youtu.be/dV7heCnSqMI?si=6qznaLVltBWMbQbI

Today, we hosted Cocoa and Confidence—a day full of inspiration and learning! We’re incredibly grateful to the United Way Pickens County Education Impact Grant for partnering with us to equip families with tools to boost success in reading and math at home. A huge shout-out to Ms. Sawyer, Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Swinyer, and Mrs. Spearman for organizing this memorable event. Stay tuned— we’ll be sharing a video of the presentation with all families soon!

Today is National School Resource Officers Day! 🎉 We want to take a moment to express our gratitude to Officer O'Malley. She works tirelessly behind the scenes every day to ensure our students have the best and safest learning environment possible. Thank you, Officer O'Malley, for all you do! 🙏👮‍♀️

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

🚌💛 Celebrating South Carolina Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 💛🚌 Today, we had the honor of welcoming our amazing bus drivers to East End for a special lunch! 🎉 These dedicated drivers play a vital role in our school community, ensuring our students arrive safely to and from school every day. Their hard work, patience, and kindness do not go unnoticed, and we are beyond grateful for all they do! Thank you, East End bus drivers, for your commitment and care! 🚍💙

📣 East End Honors African American History Month! 🏈🎉 This month, we proudly celebrate the achievements of African American leaders, and today, we shine the spotlight on Coach Tony Dungy! 🌟 A trailblazer in football and a true inspiration, Coach Dungy’s legacy goes beyond the game—his leadership, faith, and commitment to making a difference continue to inspire generations. 🎧 Listen to Coach A as he shares more about Coach Dungy's impact and what his story means for all of us. Let’s honor and learn from those who have paved the way! 🙌🏾 Here is the link: https://app.screencastify.com/v3/watch/4apESCzdybl9NaEX0gxf

📢 East End Honors African American History Month! 📢 Today, we are featuring Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice and a champion for civil rights! 🏛️⚖️ We had the honor of welcoming Bishop Artis Buford, who shared inspiring facts about Justice Marshall’s legacy. 🙌✨ Stay tuned tomorrow as we highlight another famous African American who made history! 🎥👀 Here is the link: https://app.screencastify.com/v3/watch/F5V8JXFN0YQ50ZrdJWUp

📢 East End Honors African American History Month! 🎉 Today, Dr. Freitag and some of our amazing East End students are celebrating the incredible contributions of Garrett Morgan and Hank Aaron! 🏆✨ 🔬 Garrett Morgan revolutionized safety with his inventions, including the traffic signal and gas mask. ⚾ Hank Aaron made history in baseball, breaking barriers and records with his legendary career. Check out today’s video to learn more about these inspiring figures! 🎥👇 Here is the link: https://app.screencastify.com/v3/watch/ysmwGUEIhFUzDcD4oU0y

📢🎉 Exciting News! 🎉📢 We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. McJunkin has been awarded the WYFF 4 Golden Apple Award! 🍏🏆 She was nominated by Lundy, and today, WYFF 4 got to see her in action, witnessing firsthand the incredible impact she has on our students. 📺 Tune in on February 27, 2025, to watch the special segment featuring Mrs. McJunkin! Way to go, Mrs. McJunkin! We are so proud of you! 👏👏

🌟 Celebrating African American History Month at East End! 🌟 Today, we honor two incredible figures in American history: 🚂 Harriet Tubman – A fearless leader who dedicated her life to rescuing slaves through the Underground Railroad. Her bravery and determination changed countless lives, and her legacy continues to inspire us all. 🙌 🚀 Mae Jemison – The first African American woman to travel to space! Mae's groundbreaking achievements in science and space exploration have paved the way for future generations of women and people of color to reach for the stars. 🌌✨ Let's take a moment to reflect on their extraordinary contributions and celebrate their lasting impact on our world. 💫 Here is the link: https://app.screencastify.com/v3/watch/bqsxmrdN4FVdLgWdbbVG