Message from Mrs. Smith:

March has been really busy here at SDDES. WE are looking forward to welcoming all of our families for our "Lucky Learners Math Night" on Tuesday March 17th. We hope to see you there. I would like to say a special "Thank You" to the JA Walters YMCA for donating two soccer goals for our students to use at recess. We appreciate their partnership and support. As we approach Spring Break, please remind your child to read at least 20 minutes a night and practice their fluency. If you have questions about your child's progress, please schedule a meeting with your child's teacher. We want all of our students to finish strong! Thank you for all of your support!

Bus Rider Families- Please remember that an adult has to be at the bus stop each day. If there is not an adult, the child will be brought back to the school. 

Car Rider Families- 

1. Please remember that you must drop your students off where our adults are stationed. 

2. Students are Tardy at 7:45. 

3. Car Riders ends at 2:45. 

4. Please do not try to drop your child off in the parking lot or around the side of the building.

Thank you for your help as we are trying to keep all students SAFE!

Family School Climate Survey: 

Please take a moment to complete the Family School Climate Survey. We need as many families as possible to take the survey. Your feedback is important to us and will help our school grow. Thank you for helping us reach our goal of 100% Participation!

Family School Climate Survey Link:

https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=E24C9C67

Please see the information below about some parent resources about technology: 

Parent ProTech is the state-purchased digital citizenship program. It gives families information on online safety resources. Please see the flyers below for more information.

§     English Parent ProTech Flyer

§     Spanish Parent ProTech Flye

Parents, please be reminded that we do not allow edible "Birthday Treats". If you wish to celebrate your child, please send in a non-edible treat (stickers, pencils, etc.) We have many students that have allergies and we are trying to keep all students safe. Thank you for your help with this. 

Lunch Visitors: Please click on the link below to review our "Lunch Visitor Guidelines" and to sign up to visit your child for lunch.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M3bYWKpNUvMmroLbffOfJHJTTsOqDVMU2sijciipDJ0/edit?usp=sharing 

Please remember that ALL visitors MUST show a Photo ID to enter the building. This includes bringing your child in after 7:45 to check them in tardy. We prefer that ALL adults step to the Front Door Camera to show their ID. Once you are buzzed in, you may step to the Front Desk for help. Please help keep our students SAFE by not holding the door for visitors if you are entering and exiting the building. 

Bus Rider Parents: Please make sure that there is an adult at the bus stop each day to meet your child. If there is not an adult, the bus will bring the child back to the school. Please use the link below for instructions on how to download the Transportation Ap. This will give you information on your child's bus route and location each day. 

Link: https://www.hallco.org/web/using-ride-360/

Car Rider Parents: You must enter the Car Rider Line from the White Sulphur Road Entrance. Students do not need be dropped off until your vehicle has merged into the one lane that runs in the front of the school. We have adults to assist students in getting out of the car. Students are not permitted to be dropped off in the back or side of the building. Students are not permitted to be dropped off in the front parking lot unless they are checking in late.  Students should enter and exit the vehicle on the passenger side.  Thank you for your help with this safety concern. 

Nerdy Nurse News

• Medications: All medications should be brought to the school in a new, unopened container. Medication found on a student (without consent to self-carry) will be locked in the clinic until a parent is able to come sign consent or pick the medicine up.

• Water Bottles: Students should have a water bottle each day. Please label your water bottles so we can return them if lost. Drinking water can help with headaches, sore throat, stomachaches, and help students to remain alert and focused.