East End Elementary School

This week is National School Counselors Week, and East End wants to take a moment to honor Dr. Freitag for all of his hard work and dedication. Dr. Freitag goes above and beyond to create the best learning environment for our students. He organizes our annual school supplies drive, weekend backpack food program, and the Student of the Month initiative. He also supports our students with valuable guidance lessons in the classroom and helps ensure our safety during arrival and dismissal every day. We are incredibly thankful for all that Dr. Freitag does for our school community!

Today, we are thrilled to have several students join us as we continue our East End Honors African American History Month series. Today’s focus is on two remarkable figures: Amanda Gorman, an inspiring author and poet, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a courageous minister and Civil Rights Activist. Our students are diving into the legacies of these iconic individuals and learning how they each made a profound impact on history. Here is the link: https://app.screencastify.com/v3/watch/IkqBKo3LR33XEFjIcPhv

"Today on East End Honors African American History Month, Mr. Adams presented Simone Biles – a true example of being tiny but mighty! 💪 Simone's strength, grace, and determination continue to inspire us all. Check out Ms. Kerce's classroom door, beautifully showcasing her incredible legacy! Here is the link for today: https://app.screencastify.com/v3/watch/Q7T1C8aHILb9HcXEF3TK

🌟 Honoring Mr. Sammy Blassingame at East End Elementary! 🌟 Today, we had the incredible honor of celebrating Mr. Sammy Blassingame, a beloved figure at East End Elementary. Mr. Sammy is cherished by all of our students, and we are so proud to recognize his positive influence in our community. Special thanks to Mrs. Lively and Mrs. Moore for sharing several heartwarming pictures of Mr. Sammy growing up, displayed on their doors! These personal snapshots truly bring his story to life. We’re proud to honor Mr. Sammy and all the amazing contributions he’s made to our school! Here is the link: https://app.screencastify.com/v3/watch/mIbAT4xv98Rsmh7HKcj2

Dear EEE Families, We are excited to invite you to our next parent help session, Cocoa & Confidence: A Parent’s Guide to Reading & Math! Join us for an evening of support, strategies, and warm cocoa as we provide practical tools to help you work with your child at home. 📅 Date: Monday, February 24, 2025 🎁 Bonus: All participants will receive a take-home toolkit! Please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckE-lvRVDwJ1GW6vEV43ITvUBETMRToZNlP-yhsHZiQAqDSw/viewform?usp=header Your RSVP will help us better plan for your needs that evening. We look forward to seeing you there! East End Elementary

📢 East End Elementary Celebrates African American History Month! 📢 Today, we kicked off a special video series to honor African American History Month! Every classroom and activity teacher has decorated a door to celebrate an influential African American. Our leadership team started things off by sharing the history behind African American History Month and highlighting the incredible Dr. Patricia Bath. Check out today’s video here: https://app.screencastify.com/v3/watch/TEMEzkSHCoYz2iJYWJCx 📺 We’ll be posting a new video every day, so stay tuned as we continue to celebrate and learn together!

PLEASE HELP US - We’re reaching out for your help in making this Friday morning extra special for our students! We’re hoping to have one male reader in each homeroom to read to the class, and we’d love for you to participate. Whether you're a dad, grandfather, uncle, neighbor, or community member, your involvement will make a difference! Details: Date: This Friday morning Time: Arrive by 7:45 AM and finish by 8:15 AM No training required! Mrs. Spearman will have a book ready for you to read. Location: You will be escorted to a classroom when you arrive. It’s a simple, fun way to connect with the kids, and we’d love to have your support. If you’re available, please sign up using the link below: Sign Up to Read Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4gLc6cEAK3CP43v8hXA49AuB-fVhJh8xFJB4j87SC7MGg_Q/viewform?usp=sf_link Thank you so much for your support!

East End will be doing WIDA testing with our Multilingual Learners from January 21st - February 7th.

🎉 4K Applications & 5K Registration Now Open! 🎉 The time has come! 4K applications and 5K enrollment for the 2025-26 school year are officially open. 📌 Learn more & register today: www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/pre-k-information-page ✨ New for 2025-26! We're excited to enhance our preschool programs across the district. Read about these important updates here: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/1937097

Thank you to all the East End Families who joined us for Popcorn and Progress today! We had a wonderful time sharing tools and strategies to support learning at home. A special shoutout to Ms. Sawyer, Mrs. Swinyer, and Mrs. Spearman for preparing and leading this event and making it such a success! We will be sending out a video of the presentation for parents that could not attend today. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to more opportunities to grow together!

📢Coming soon: 2025 Pre-K & 5K Registration! 📢 Do you have a rising 4K or 5K student ready to start their learning journey? Mark your calendars, registration opens TOMORROW, January 17, 2025! ✅4K Applications - Learn about eligibility and how to apply ✅5K Enrollment - get ready for kindergarten at SDPC 📌Learn more & Register here: www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/pre-k-information-page NOTE: If you have completed any form prior to January 17., 2025, it will need to be resubmitted once registration opens. 🎉New for 2025-26! Our Preschool programs are evolving to better serve young learners. Read about these exciting updates: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/1937097 Tag a friend who needs this info! 🎒📚 #engagingtoday #empoweringtomorrow

Dear East End Families, Today, we sent home a flyer for our East End Fundraiser, which will help us build an outdoor classroom and purchase additional items for our school. We have two ways for students to participate in selling items for the fundraiser: 1. Paper Form: You can complete the order form and return it with a check made out to East End. 2. Online Sales: You can also sell items electronically by visiting this link to set up your account so that sales will be credited to your child: https://1cookie.com/groups/east-end-elementary-school/register. Once you have created this link you will have an account that you can share with friends and family members to purchase items electronically. Additionally, we have a video that explains the prizes students can earn for their participation. You can watch it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ISg-B-ysnL5mXPwHh4Bub052R18mDhnA/view?usp=drive_link The fundraiser runs from January 16th to January 31st, so please help us make this a successful event for our school. Thank you so much for your support! Sincerely, East End Leadership

SDPC will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, due to the danger of ice on secondary roads. No buses will travel on icy roads. High school students should check Schoology for adjusted schedules. Details:: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/196018

We miss you! We hope you had fun in the snow today!Our school looks so beautiful covered in snow!

Save the Date: PTO Family Night - January 16th - Marco's - 4pm -10pm

Happy National Law Enforcement Day. Our Bulldog family loves Officer O 'Malley . She helps keep us safe.

January is National School Board Appreciation Month. We are so grateful for our two Easley Area Board Members: Mrs. Garrison and Mrs. Kelley.

📱 Revised Personal Electronic Device Policy: Beginning January 2025 📱 Under a new South Carolina policy, schools are required to limit students' access to cell phones and other personal devices during the school day. The School District of Pickens County has adopted a revised Personal Electronic Device Policy to comply with state law (Budget Proviso 1.103). ✔️Devices must be silenced and stored in lockers, backpacks, or other designated areas throughout the instructional time. ✔️Devices include but are not limited to, cell phones, smart watches, tablets, and gaming devices. We encourage parents to discuss this policy with their children and support its implementation when we return in January. Thank you for partnering with us as we implement this required policy. Please visit this site for detailed information [www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/sdpc-cell-phone-policy].

🎉 Dear East End Families, 🎉 Just a reminder that tomorrow is Wear Your Pajamas Day! 🛏️🎄 Our class parties will kick off at 10:00 AM. Please note, only East End students are allowed at the parties. Dismissal will be at 11:10 AM tomorrow. 🕦 A HUGE thank you to everyone who joined us today for the Holiday Cheer Show! 🎶 We are so proud of our Honor Choir and Bulldog Beats—they were amazing! 🙌 Special thanks to Mrs. Stockton for preparing our talented students. We can't wait to wrap up 2024 with our wonderful students tomorrow. It's been a fantastic first semester! 🎉 Here are a few pictures from the Holiday Cheer Show. Stay tuned for some reels coming soon! 🎥

Tomorrow, we have ALL PRO DADS at 6:45 AM! You can RSVP using this link: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/11647/chapter_meetings/56206 . We’re excited to wear our Christmas attire tomorrow. Please ensure that all permission slips are returned by tomorrow. For parents, you’ll be meeting at Easley First Baptist at 8:45 AM. Once you arrive, look for the sign with your child’s teacher's name. It will be on the sidewalk near the sanctuary doors. Mrs. Moore and Ms. Sawyer will be there to provide you with a visitor tag. If you plan to pick up your child please wait until we return to East End and check out through the front office. We can’t wait to celebrate with you tomorrow!