2-4-26
I'm hopeful we are through the crazy winter we've had so far! Please make sure your child has completed their NTI work for days 1-6 and they submit hard copies of any assignments. Teachers will be finalizing student work completion tomorrow. Students missing assignments will use one recess period to complete them.
We want to wish Mrs. Green a very happy Counselor Appreciation Week! From meeting with small groups and supporting individual students, to organizing behavior and attendance incentives, leading Kindness Club, and guiding our Mentor GroupāMrs. Green is everywhere students need her to be. And that doesnāt even begin to capture the million behind-the-scenes things she does every single day to support students, staff, and families. Her work often happens quietly, but its impact is felt loudly throughout our building. We are incredibly grateful for Mrs. Greenās compassion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our students. š Thank you for all you doāfor the big moments, the small check-ins, and everything in between!Ā
PTO News
Our PTO continues to work hard to build a strong volunteer base. If you would like to be in the know of volunteer opportunities or other initiatives they're doing, please join their Band app here.Ā
Additionally, be on the lookout for information regarding Candy Grams in your child's folder. A digital flyer is below. These will have a quick turnaround time due to Valentine's Day being next weekend.
Our Family Reading Night/PTO Chili Cookoff and silent auction will be held on Thursday, March 5 from 5-7pm. If you own a small business (or have a connection to a small business in the area), or have a special skill that you would like to donate to the auction, please reach out to Whitney Smith. Also reach out to her if you're interested in helping her gather the items and create the silent auction baskets. She can be reached at whitneysmith432@gmail.com or by text at 901-937-9555.
Family Engagement Survey
We are still asking all families to complete a Family Engagement Survey to help us better understand your experiences with homework, communication, and how we can best support you in helping your child grow. We have reached 88 responses so far with a goal of at least 100. Please complete one survey for each child who attends SGE. Your anonymous and honest feedback will help guide improvements to our resources for the upcoming school year. The survey should take approximately 3ā5 minutes to complete.
100th Day of School
The 100th day of school will be this Friday, February 6. To celebrate, have your child dress like they are 100 years old! We can't wait to see students and staff showcase their outfits!
Parent Resource
If you've ever wondered what standards are covered in your child's grade, I encourage you to check out the Family Guides & Resources website provided by the Kentucky Department of Education. It offers an excellent overview of what each grade covers, in addition to questions you can ask your child.Ā
Career Day
Mrs. Abrams and Mrs. DeVriendt are hard at work on Career Day which will take place Friday, April 3. They are currently looking for volunteers who would like to come in and speak about the jobs they do.Ā Most spots are filled by the parents/guardians of our students, but they are always looking for suggestions of other individuals who would be a good fit for this event.Ā Feel free to forward this link and encourage people to sign up here.Ā Ā
Working Together,
Meagan Kelly, Principal
meagan.willhite@scott.kyschools.us
Please make it a priority to read through these announcements each week. We are not utilizing Dojo for constant schoolwide information this year; everything is housed on the website.Ā You can bookmark bit.ly/sgeparents to easily navigate to the school website. From there, scroll down and click on "Weekly Announcements".Ā
Last Week's Attendance Leaders (1/20-1/23)
Highest Classroom Attendance - Mrs. Riddle with 97.33%
Highest Grade Level Attendance - 2nd Grade with 93.24%
HERD Weekly Attendance 1/20-1/23 (highest to lowest)
Emberlyn - 93.54%
Briarshade - 92.53%
Ironwill - 91.67%
Flintrock - 87.29%Ā
Check out current Herd Points here!
Accessing Infinite Campus
Access student grades and attendance at Login | Scott County School District. If you need assistance, contact our School Technology Coordinator, Beth Smith, and Beth.Smith@scott.kyschools.usĀ
Yearbook Orders
Order your yearbook online today! They will be shipped to the school and passed out to your child. Go to ybpay.lifetouch.com and click the search bar for Stamping Ground Elementary. Click on the Lifetouch link or see the flyer below for a QR code to order.
Student Illness
We are in the middle of sick season, and we ask for your partnership in keeping our school community healthy. Please remember that students should be fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication before returning to school. If your child is feeling unwell or showing signs of illness, we ask that you keep them home until they are well enough to fully participate in the school day. These simple steps help protect all students and staff and allow us to maintain a safe, productive learning environment.
NTI Days
Winter weather can result in NTI or snow days. If you want your child to bring their Chromebook home, we need a signed form on file. Contact our School Technology Coordinator, Beth Smith, at beth.smith@scott.kyschools.us for the form. She will make sure it gets sent home in your child's folder. We are not permitted to send any Chromebooks home without the signed form on file due to district policy.
Morning Arrival & Dismissal
Please make every effort to arrive to school on time each morning. Our staff need to assume their other duties at 7:35 AM, and the school day officially begins at that time.
If the front door is closed when you arrive, please know itās not meant to be unkind ā it simply means youāre late and will need to sign your child in at the office. Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth and safe start to every studentās day.
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
You can view breakfast and lunch menus at https://menus.healthepro.com/organizations/3338/
Attendance Notes & Transportation Changes
Please use the following email addresses for communicating student absences and transportation changes:
Student absences can be submitted any of the following ways:
Send a doctor's note in your child's folder
Submit the absence digitally here. Note: these absences will count as "parent notes" unless a doctor's note is sent in to school.
Email Mrs. Erica at sge.attendance@scott.kyschools.us. Doctor's notes can be sent in digitally to this address as well.
Transportation changes must be made in writing by 1:00pm. Send a note in your child's folder, or send an email to Mrs. Erica at erica.walling@scott.kyschools.us. If you send an email, she will send you a confirmation letting you know she's received it. Do not send transportation changes to the sge.attendance email address.
Lost & Found
Our Lost & Found is quickly filling up. Click here to see what is currently needing to find its rightful owner.
