East End Elementary School

It was Yearbook Signing Day at East End! Our students had a blast flipping through memories and collecting signatures from friends and teachers. What a fun way to celebrate the year! A huge thank you to Mrs. Gardo and Mrs. Simmons for their hard work and dedication in creating such a special yearbook for our students. We are so grateful for all the time and love you poured into it!

Camp Second grade is underway. We are having so much fun learning in themes these last few weeks. Yesterday was dino-rrific too! We dug for dinosaurs.

Camp Second grade is underway. We are having so much fun learning in themes these last few weeks. Yesterday was dino-rrific too! We dug for dinosaurs.

Our final Pup Tales of the year was taco-rrific! We had so much fun reading Dragons Love Tacos and making breakfast tacos together. Every student went home with a taco and their very own dragon — what a delicious way to wrap up a year of reading fun! A big thank you to Pickens County Women United for sponsoring our Pup Tales books this year. Your support means the world to us and our young readers!

Shoutout to our amazing PTO! Y’all have truly spoiled us—Chick-fil-A biscuits yesterday and Boujee Beverages today! Thank you for making our staff feel so appreciated and loved this week. We’re grateful for everything you do!

🌟 Happy International Nurse’s Day! 🌟 Today we want to give a huge shoutout to our amazing school nurse, Jennifer Collins, for everything she does here at East End Elementary! 💙 Nurse Collins is the calm in the chaos, the Band-Aid queen, the temperature taker, and the comforting voice when our students (and staff!) need it most. Whether it’s a tummy ache, a scraped knee, or just a hug and a little reassurance, she’s always there with compassion, care, and a smile. Thank you, Nurse Collins, for being the heartbeat of our school and keeping our Bulldog family healthy, safe, and cared for every single day. We appreciate you more than words can say! 👩‍⚕️🐾💉🩺

Today we would like to thank Ms. Ashley Dobson from APD Photo and the PTO for providing teachers with a sweet treat from Crumbl cookie. We also loved our tumblers and gift from the School District. We love our East End Staff!

Today we honored our first year teachers and mentors. Our very own, Mrs. Morrow, was nominated for Outstanding First Year Teacher of the Year. We appreciate all that these teachers do for East End.

We are incredibly grateful to Rock Springs Baptist Church for the delicious lunch and beautiful setup in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week! From the thoughtful sign and fresh flowers to the homemade meal, every detail made our staff feel truly seen and celebrated. East End families—this is a great time to lift up your child’s teacher! Consider sending them a kind email, a sweet handwritten note, or even sharing a positive comment about the difference they’re making in your child’s life. A little encouragement goes a long way!

🍎 Happy National School Lunch Hero Day! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Today, we give a big shoutout to our incredible East End lunch staff who work hard every single day to make sure our students are fed with love, care, and a whole lot of smiles. From early morning prep to the last tray washed, you make lunchtime special—and we are so grateful for all that you do. Thank you for being true heroes, serving up nourishment and kindness every single day. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💚🍽️💪

🎉 Happy National Principal's Day! 🎉 Today we celebrate the BEST principal around — Mr. Brewington! Your leadership, kindness, and dedication make East End a place where students grow, teachers thrive, and families feel welcomed. Thank you for being a calm in the storm, a cheerleader for success, and a steady guide through it all. You go above and beyond every single day — whether it's greeting students with a smile, encouraging your staff with just the right words, or making decisions that always put children first. Your heart for education and love for our school is felt in every hallway. We appreciate all that you do for us. East End is better because of YOU! 🐾💙📚

Each year, schools across South Carolina create a “Report to Parents” to highlight accomplishments and share goals for continuous improvement. Our dedicated School Improvement Council has worked hard to prepare East End Elementary’s Report to Parents, and we are excited to share it with you! We appreciate their time, effort, and commitment to our school community. View the full report here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zcjmmxJjuXff3liOZmk9UKYibwtOGdkQ/view?usp=drivesdk

Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce that our school is partnering with My First Library (a program through The Original Six Foundation) to host a FREE book fair for all of our 5-year-old kindergarten students! The book fair will be held on May 9th. Each kindergarten student will have the opportunity to pick out 10 FREE books to take home and enjoy! We are so grateful for this partnership and the opportunity to help foster a lifelong love of reading in our youngest learners. 📚✨

Pup Tales was Dino-riffic today! We read How Do Dinosaurs Count to Ten? We had a dinosaur dig. We counted to ten with Dino eggs. We had snack and got to take home our very own book! Thank you Women United Pickens County for purchasing the books through Preschool Pages

We love our afterschool program at East End. Yesterday, Ms. Henderson, our director, taught students how to make pinwheels.

We are thrilled to announce our East End Elementary award winners! 🎉 Teacher of the Year: Ms. Duvall — a phenomenal third-grade teacher who inspires her students daily with her passion, creativity, and dedication. 🎉 Support Employee of the Year: Mrs. Duke — our amazing 3K assistant who brings warmth, patience, and joy to our youngest learners every single day. We are so proud of these outstanding ladies and thankful for the incredible impact they make on our East End family! 💙

Dear Families, We are so excited! We have already sold 250 tickets. We have opened up our online site to sell an additional 150 tickets. Please get your ticket here: https://gofan.co/app/school/SCEL56091 We can't wait to see you tonight! Thank you so much to Mrs. McJunkin, Mrs. Spitzmiller, and Mrs. Stockton for all your hard work!

Dear Grandparents, Thank you so much for joining us this morning for Real Grandparents Read at East End Elementary! Your presence and willingness to share the joy of reading with our students made the morning incredibly special. At East End, we truly believe that literacy is foundational—it opens doors to future success and helps shape lifelong learners. Moments like today, when our students hear stories read by loved ones and community members, are powerful reminders of how reading can build both skills and strong connections. We are so grateful for the role you play in our school family. Whether it's reading a book, sharing your wisdom, or simply spending time with our students, your involvement helps nurture a love for learning in the hearts of our Bulldogs. We hope you enjoyed your time with us as much as we enjoyed having you here. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on our students—and for reminding them that they are surrounded by people who believe in them.

Dear Real Grandparents Read Volunteers, Thank you so much for volunteering to read at East End Elementary’s Real Grandparents Read event tomorrow! We are so grateful for your time and the love you’re sharing with our students by celebrating the joy of reading. Here are a few helpful details for the morning: 📍 Parking: Please park in the gravel lot and enter through the gate. ☕ Check-In: Arrive in the cafeteria between 7:30–7:45 AM, where you can enjoy a cup of coffee and select a book to read. 📸 Group Photo: At 7:45 AM, we will line up on the stage in the cafeteria for a group picture. 📖 Classroom Assignments: After the photo, our staff will escort you to your assigned classroom to read. A chart with assignments is listed below. 📚 Returning Your Book: After reading, please return your book to the basket on the table in the front lobby before leaving. Thank you again for making this morning so meaningful for our students. We look forward to seeing you on Friday!

Hey Families! We’ve got an exciting week ahead and a few important updates to share—plus a call for some superhero volunteers! 1. We Need YOU (and about 10 friends!) Our Real Grandparents Read event is happening this Friday at 7:45 AM, and we still need about 10 more awesome volunteers to help make it extra special. If you’re available, we’d LOVE to have you join us for some storytime fun! Please sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_YerOnemnOXbrmX70VKqLmBlPMdHtDA6-SxupzU8c-NPWtg/viewform?usp=header 2. Rain, Rain, Go Away... With a 70–80% chance of rain in the forecast, we’re moving our Boosterthon Run to Wednesday, May 22nd. We’re just hitting the pause button, not stopping the fun! 3. So Close to the Goal! We are THIS CLOSE to reaching our $10,000 fundraising goal—thank you for all your support so far! Let’s keep pushing and see if we can hit that target (or blow past it!). 4. Dive Into Adventure with Finding Nemo Jr.! Make a splash and join us for our school play, Finding Nemo Jr., this Friday night at 6:00 PM! It’s going to be a fin-tastic night filled with music, fun, and lots of familiar faces on stage. You won’t want to miss it! Tickets for sale here: https://gofan.co/app/school/SCEL56091 Thanks for being such an amazing part of our school community. Let’s make this week one to remember!