Great Falls Elementary

Pink-out Day @ GFE Breast Cancer Awareness

Hello Great Falls Elementary Families. I hope that everyone has had a GREAT week...and hope that you are having a wonderful weekend. We had another amazing week at GFE! Thank you to each of you who have been taking advantage of morning tutoring. If you are interested in your child attending, please be sure that your child is at school by 7:15 am. We are providing tutoring for ALL interested students in second through fifth grades. Please be sure to sign up for a parent conference with your child's teacher for October 21st - Parent Conference/Open House Night. Your child’s teacher(s) may have different dates for conferences that they are offering, as well. The Character Word of the Month for October is KIND. Kind means to be generous, helpful, and considerate – and is very easily modeled - just like respect. Please help us to reinforce the character word at home. Please help me to CONGRATULATE - Mrs. Tammy Snipes who has been named as our Interim Superintendent! We are very proud of Mrs. Snipes and excited about the leadership she will provide to our district! Please mark your calendars for the following special Great Falls Elementary events: Monday, October 6th – Teacher Planning/Conferences October 7th – 10th – Intersession – PLEASE be sure to send your child if you signed up Monday, October 13th – End of Quarter 1 Monday, October 13th – State Report Card Release (I will be hosting a session on Report Card Calculations) Tuesday, October 21st – Parent Conference Night Wednesday, October 22nd – Report Cards Monday, October 27th - School Board Meeting Thursday, October 30th – GFE Fall Carnival Thank you very much for your support of your child and our school! We appreciate you - and all that you do. If you have any questions, please let us know. Enjoy the remainder of your Sunday! REMEMBER: Monday, October 6th will be a Teacher Planning Day! Intersession will begin on Tuesday, October 7th. Your Very Proud Principal, Dr. Tammy S. Taylor Enjoy your intersession break!!!

AVID in Action!!! After School AVID PD

Families enjoyed Math and Science Night!

Dear Great Falls Elementary Families, Happy September! As we settle into the rhythm of a new school year, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for helping us launch the 2025–2026 school year with such positivity and success. Your support, encouragement, and partnership have made the opening of school truly special, and we are so grateful for the energy and enthusiasm you bring to our GFE community. We are already seeing promising results from our beginning-of-year assessments, including MAP Testing. These early indicators show that our students are in a strong place academically—and we are excited about the limitless possibilities this year holds! Please continue to share information about upcoming school events with your extended family and community members. Your help in spreading the word ensures that everyone stays informed and involved in the life of our school. Thank you for always standing with us, believing in our mission, and supporting our students and staff. We are looking forward to an amazing year filled with growth, joy, and excellence. With Genuine Gratitude, Dr. Tamara Taylor Your Very Proud Principal

Grits with Grandparents RSVP by September 5, 2025 Cost of breakfast: $3.55

September is Suicide Prevention Month.

REMINDER: August 19, 2025 is an Early Dismissal day for students. Early dismissal times are as follows:

Elementary: 11:45 am
Middle: 12:30 pm
High: 12:45 pm

Visit our website for additional information: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/page/arrival-and-dismissal-bell-times

Mrs. Honeycutt's class is excited about AVID!

Testing

Back-to-School season is just around the corner, and here are some important upcoming dates and reminders:

Secondary Student and Family Orientation will be held at each middle and high school on July 21, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and on July 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Families will be able to register in person, pay any outstanding fees, and receive other pertinent information for the upcoming school year.

Our district-wide Meet the Teacher event will occur on July 31, 2025, from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., and August 1, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Please get in touch with your child's school for additional information.

Join CCSD on Facebook Live for our Back-to-School 2025 Virtual Town Hall! Dr. Sutton and Senior Leadership will share updates on a variety of school-related topics and answer live questions from the community. The broadcast will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

The first day of school for students is August 4, 2025. Register online today at: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/o/ccsd/page/student-registration

As we continue into the summer months, we encourage you to keep your child’s math skills sharp by completing the Summer Math Calendar activities. These short, engaging tasks are designed to help students retain what they’ve learned and build confidence heading into the next school year. Each day features a quick and fun math activity. Visit our website for more info: https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/article/2281403 We wish you a fun and math-filled summer!

May 6, 2025, is Teacher Appreciation Day! Let's take a moment to celebrate the dedication and hard work of our teachers. THANK YOU for the knowledge, the kindness, and the countless ways you shape the future every day.

To the educators who inspire, encourage, and shape the future, we thank you. Your patience, creativity, and dedication make a difference every single day. Let’s take a moment to recognize and celebrate the teachers who changed our lives in the comments below. Thank you!

Student registration via FinalForms is now OPEN! New or returning students in grades Pre-K through 12th can register online for the 2025-2026 school year. Check out our Registration Homepage for additional information: https://tinyurl.com/CCSDregister2025

May Meal Menus are now available online at: https://myschoolmenus.com/organizations/2240. Please contact Student Nutrition Services if you have any questions.

CCSD is proud to present the Annual Arts Showcase April 29, 2025 at Chester Middle School, starting at 6 p.m. Come out and support our talented student artists and performers!

Superintendent Dr. Sutton made storytime extra special for National School Library Week by visiting every elementary school in the district to read to students! By sharing stories and sparking imagination, he hopes to inspire children to have a lifelong love of reading.

CCSD Maintenance personnel are currently working toward resolving low water pressure issues at Great Falls Elementary School. We will send out updates to parents as needed. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Student registration via FinalForms is now OPEN! New or returning students in grades Pre-K through 12th grade can register online for the 2025-2026 school year. Check out our Registration Homepage for additional information: https://tinyurl.com/CCSDregister2025