🧡Wednesday, October 22nd - Unity Day🧡
Join us by wearing orange on Wednesday, October 22nd to stand up against bullying and promote kindness, inclusion, and acceptance.
Join us by wearing orange on Wednesday, October 22nd to stand up against bullying and promote kindness, inclusion, and acceptance.

🌟 Yearbooks Are On Sale Now!🌟
You can purchase yearbooks online using the code provided below. For in-person orders, please check your child’s folder for an order form.
📅Yearbooks will be available for purchase through March 15.
⭐Online Ordering⭐
www.strawbridge.net
Online Code: YB33234
You can purchase yearbooks online using the code provided below. For in-person orders, please check your child’s folder for an order form.
📅Yearbooks will be available for purchase through March 15.
⭐Online Ordering⭐
www.strawbridge.net
Online Code: YB33234

📚 Attention 2nd Grade Families! ✏️
Our 2nd graders will be taking the CogAT and Iowa Assessments from October 20th–24th.
📌 Please make sure your child is at school and on time each day during testing. A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast can also help them do their best!

Pink Out Day🩷






Don't forget to join us in wearing pink tomorrow in honor of breast cancer awareness month!

Don't forget to sign up for the Fall Round-Up Dance by Friday, October 17th!

During September we recognized Attendance Awareness Month with various student activities. We even had one for a selected group of parents because we realize parents play an important role in student attendance, getting to school on time, and not leaving early. Congratulations to Kingsley and Kingsten Hardin and their Mom for winning a $50 gas card!

Due to Family Night for 4th grade, we will begin our PTO and SIC meeting at 4:00pm.

🌟 Welcome Back, Shining Stars! 🌟
We hope everyone had a restful and fun break! We’re so excited to see all of our amazing students back at school on Monday, October 13th! 💫
Here are a few important dates to keep in mind for the upcoming week:
⭐️ October 14th – PTO & SIC Meeting at 4:30pm
📚 October 14th – 4th Grade Family Night 5:00–6:30pm
🩷 October 17th – Pink Out Day: Wear pink to support breast cancer awareness!
🍂 October 17th – RSVP for the Fall Round-Up Dance is due
Let’s make it a fantastic week full of learning, laughter, and school spirit! ✨
We hope everyone had a restful and fun break! We’re so excited to see all of our amazing students back at school on Monday, October 13th! 💫
Here are a few important dates to keep in mind for the upcoming week:
⭐️ October 14th – PTO & SIC Meeting at 4:30pm
📚 October 14th – 4th Grade Family Night 5:00–6:30pm
🩷 October 17th – Pink Out Day: Wear pink to support breast cancer awareness!
🍂 October 17th – RSVP for the Fall Round-Up Dance is due
Let’s make it a fantastic week full of learning, laughter, and school spirit! ✨

Happy Instructional Coaches Day! Today we celebrated our amazing coaches — Mrs. Woodard, our Literacy Coach, and Mrs. Wells, our Math Coach! ✨ Their dedication, encouragement, and endless support help our teachers and students grow every single day. Thank you both for all you do to make learning exciting and meaningful for our Shining Stars! 📚➕💫

🤠🎉 Saddle up, Inquiry families—it’s time for our FALL ROUND-UP DANCE! 🎶🍂
Dust off those cowboy hats and boots and join us for a good time filled with dancing, music, and delicious food!
🎟️ RSVP forms and payment are due by October 17, so don’t miss out!
Let’s round up the whole crew and make this a night to remember! 🌟🐴
Dust off those cowboy hats and boots and join us for a good time filled with dancing, music, and delicious food!
🎟️ RSVP forms and payment are due by October 17, so don’t miss out!
Let’s round up the whole crew and make this a night to remember! 🌟🐴

⭐️Star Students of the Month⭐️
Star Students are chosen by teachers based on displaying the Life Skill(s) of the month and/or their positive approach to academics, interactions with others, and/or behavior. These students will receive prizes and be featured on our digital sign outside of the school and Star Student of the Month bulletin board. They will also be recognized with a certificate at our next Awards Program.
Not Pictured: Ryder Wright, Jordyn Franklin, Averiee Wright, Robert Dye


Sparky and friends will visit our school TOMORROW (10/3). Please make sure your child is dressed for the weather as this event is held outdoors. Click here to find out more about FIRE SAFETY:
https://sparky.org/

⭐️ Star Readers for September ⭐️


⭐️ Important Upcoming Dates ⭐️
Friday, October 3: Half Day — Dismissal at 11:15 AM
Monday, October 6: No School for Students
Tuesday, October 7 – Thursday, October 9: Fall Intersession
Students who are attending Fall Intersession have already been notified.
Friday, October 10: No School for Staff or Students
📅 Parent Conferences will be held on October 3 and October 6.
If you haven’t scheduled a conference with your child’s teacher, please reach out to them as soon as possible.
Friday, October 3: Half Day — Dismissal at 11:15 AM
Monday, October 6: No School for Students
Tuesday, October 7 – Thursday, October 9: Fall Intersession
Students who are attending Fall Intersession have already been notified.
Friday, October 10: No School for Staff or Students
📅 Parent Conferences will be held on October 3 and October 6.
If you haven’t scheduled a conference with your child’s teacher, please reach out to them as soon as possible.

Mrs. Oliver’s homeroom enjoyed Flashlight Friday as a reward for earning 30 stars through positive behavior! This celebration is part of our school-wide PBIS system. Students earn stars for showing positive hallway behavior and for demonstrating good choices recognized by staff members throughout the building.⭐️📚🔦




Bundt Cakes are here! Don't forget to stop by to pick up your bundt cake orders by 2pm today.

⭐️Nothing Bundt Cakes Pickup ⭐️
Pickup is on Friday, September 26th, from 8:30AM – 2:00PM.
Please be sure to stop by on Friday to guarantee freshness! Thank you for supporting our school and helping make this fundraiser a sweet success!

📚 Attention 2nd Grade Families! ✏️
Our 2nd graders will be taking the CogAT and Iowa Assessments from October 20th–24th.
🔹 CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test)
This is an aptitude test designed to help identify each student’s individual strengths and needs. It is not an IQ test, and there is no way to study or prepare for it. However, good listening skills are very important during the assessment.
🔹 IOWA Assessment
This test includes a variety of reading and math questions that measure a student’s ability to problem-solve and apply what they’ve learned.
📌 Please make sure your child is at school and on time each day during testing. A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast can also help them do their best!
Please see the information letter sent home in folders yesterday for more information.
Thank you for your continued support! 💙
Our 2nd graders will be taking the CogAT and Iowa Assessments from October 20th–24th.
🔹 CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test)
This is an aptitude test designed to help identify each student’s individual strengths and needs. It is not an IQ test, and there is no way to study or prepare for it. However, good listening skills are very important during the assessment.
🔹 IOWA Assessment
This test includes a variety of reading and math questions that measure a student’s ability to problem-solve and apply what they’ve learned.
📌 Please make sure your child is at school and on time each day during testing. A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast can also help them do their best!
Please see the information letter sent home in folders yesterday for more information.
Thank you for your continued support! 💙

‼️DATE CHANGE‼️
Please be advised that the first meeting will now take place OCTOBER 13th‼️
This is a FREE program that any family is welcome to partake in. We need at least 12 families in order to have the program. If you would like to participate, please register here asap:
https://childrensstrustofsc.wufoo/forms/sklz0kb16ug996/

