East End Elementary School

🎉 Meet the Teacher Night is Almost Here! 🎉
We’re ready to GROW into a great year with you! 🌱
This year’s theme is “Where Roots Grow Futures,” and we’ve got a fun evening planned for the whole family!

📸 Strike a pose at one of our three photo booths
🚗 Every student needs a car tag—don’t forget to grab yours!
🚌 Got bus questions? The Bus Office will be on-site to help.
📚 Visit your teacher’s classroom and get a sneak peek at the year ahead!
🍽️ Swing by the cafeteria to meet community groups and gather resources.
💛 Want to make a difference? Join a volunteer training in the gym at 5:00 or 6:00 PM.

Doors open at 4:30 PM and we’ll be here until 7:00 PM!
Let’s dig in and grow something amazing this year at East End! 🌳🐾

At East End, we know that strong futures are built on a solid foundation—and that starts with a clean, welcoming school! 🧼✨ We are SO thankful for our amazing Custodial Crew: Mrs. Hudson, Ms. Covington, Ms. Reynolds, and Mr. Pilgrim! 💚 Over the summer, they’ve worked tirelessly to make our building shine—literally! The floors sparkle, the classrooms gleam, and we’re ready to welcome students back with pride! See you tomorrow at Meet the Teacher! 4:30 pm-7:00 pm

A Big Bulldog Thank You! 🐾 Our East End Bulldog Family is incredibly grateful for the generous support of our community partner! A special thank you to Powdersville Providence Presbyterian Church for their thoughtful donation of binders and crayons for all of our K5 classes—what a blessing! We appreciate your partnership and the love you show to our students. 💙

Dear East End Families,

We are excited to welcome our youngest Bulldog Pups to East End this school year! To help ease the transition for both students and parents, we are hosting a special breakfast just for you. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, connect with other families, and get to know our administrative team a little better.

We’re also thrilled to introduce our brand-new K4 setup as we launch the Academy for Early Learners here at East End!

You should have received an email yesterday with your child’s assigned first day of school—either August 5th or August 6th. Your breakfast will take place on your assigned start date at 8:15 AM.

We can’t wait to meet you and your little one! It’s going to be a great year.

Warmly,
The East End Team

Dear Families,
Check out this event from a community partner.

Make plans to join us for our 10th annual Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Night event at Fluor Field on Tuesday August 5th! For the past decade, AM&E Night has welcomed tens of thousands of students (and their parents) to Fluor Field for a one-of-a-kind highly educational and interactive experience –showcasing the amazing manufacturing and engineering innovations taking place in our region.

This year’s AM&E Night will include a specific focus on Artificial Intelligence and its impact on companies in our region. The night will feature the practical application of AI and show how Artificial Intelligence is transforming business processes for companies in our area & beyond.

As per usual, and to ensure access for all, all K-12 students can attend AM&E Night via fully complimentary tickets!

This year’s AM&E Night event will be packed with exciting and engaging content features, including…
1. Stadium Gates Open & Interactive Concourse Exhibits Begin (5:45pm)
a. Interactive exhibits from manufacturing & engineering leaders in our community & beyond including BMW, Michelin, Greenville Technical College, GE Vernova, Greenville County Schools, SC DEW, Milliken, Bosch, Bosch Rexroth, Arthrex, Ryobi, Koops, and more.
b. In addition, for the first time, Accenture will participate on the concourse with a “Reality Capture 3D Asset Teleportation” exhibit. An incredible AI-centric exhibit feature that provides attendees with Apple Vision Pro devices to visualize manufacturing & engineering processes in an external reality setting
c. Students & parents will also be provided a variety of academic resources to best pursue specific AM&E career paths, plus have an opportunity to join the “Young Innovators Club” – an incentive for students to visit all the concourse exhibits to be entered to win great prizes and experiences.
2. Leadership Panel Discussion on District 356 (begins at 6:00pm in the 500 Club)
a. At 6pm in the 500 Club, join us for an informative panel discussion designed for students and their families. This year’s discussion will focus on Artificial Intelligence and AM&E-related career advice, and include the following panelists…
1. Dr. Ulrich “Uli” Wieland, Vice President--Production Control, Logistics, and Material Control, BMW Manufacturing
2. James Olender, Chief Information Officer—Wind, GE Vernova
3. Larry Miller, President, Greenville Technical College
4. Dimple Desai, Advanced Manufacturing Operations, Fluor Corporation
b. The panel will be expertly moderated by Alex Estevez, Venture Partner with Accel Partners. New employees, apprentices and interns will also be available to answer questions from students and families.

To read more event information and secure your tickets today, visit www.greenvilledrive.com/ame. Follow the instructions on the landing page to secure complimentary student tickets as well as purchase additional tickets.

We can’t wait to see everyone at Fluor Field on August 5th!

🎉📚 Save the Date: MEET THE TEACHER 📚🎉We can’t wait to welcome our Bulldogs back! Join us on July 29th from 4:30–7:00 PM for a fun and informative evening. 🌸🐾 ✅ Meet your teacher ✅ See the nurse ✅ Sign up for transportation, aftercare, PTO, and more ✅ Pay tech fees, get car tags, and complete volunteer training 📧 Teacher assignment emails were sent to parents! . 📸 Check out the graphic for all the details — it’s going to be a great year at East End, "where Roots Grow Futures!'

📣 NOW HIRING: Afterschool Director at East End Elementary! 🐾 Do you love working with kids and building a positive, fun environment after school? Join our East End family as our Afterschool Director! 🌟 🕐 Hours: • 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm • Monday–Friday • Follows the SDPC calendar ✅ Requirements: • Ability to organize engaging group activities • Strong communication skills • Comfortable using Google Docs and Sheets • Must apply through SDPC: https://pickens.schoolspring.com 📩 Contact: chrisbrewington@pickens.k12.sc.us Join us “where ROOTS grow FUTURES” 🌱 and help us make afternoons full of fun, learning, and Bulldog pride! 🐶❤️

Today wraps up our Meet Our Family series, and we’re finishing with the East End Leadership Team. This is a group of educators who care about our school, our students and families , our staff, and our community. Our goal is simple: to support learning, encourage growth, and be here when you need us. East End is truly a place “where ROOTS grow FUTURES,” and we’re thankful to be a part of it. As the year unfolds, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re here to help.

Today in the Meet Our Family Series, we are introducing our special services team. We believe this team supports our learners and makes EEE a place 'where roots grow futures.'

Today in the Meet Our Family Series, we would like to introduce our Related Arts Team. These staff members help us reach students in areas that help them bloom. They help us make EEE a place 'where ROOTS grow FUTURES.'

Today in our Meet Our Family Series, we are introducing our Student Services team. They work hard providing our students a range of services throughout the school year. They make East End a place 'where roots grow futures.'

Today in the Meet Our Family Series, we are introducing our 5 year old Kindergarten Team. They help us lay the foundation to reading and math. This team works hard to make EEE a place 'where roots grow futures.'

Today in the Meet Our Family Series, we are introducing our 4 year old Kindergarten team. They are going to help our youngest students transition to school. This team makes EEE a place 'where roots grow futures.'

Today in the Meet Our Family Series, we are introducing our front office staff. They are the face of East End. We appreciate all they do to help parents, students, and staff. They make EEE a place 'where roots grow futures.'

🎒🐾 SAVE THE DATE! 🐾🎒 Buster Bulldog’s Pup Family Send-Off Breakfast is coming soon! 📅 Friday, August 1, 2025 🕗 8:15 am 📍 East End Elementary Cafeteria We invite all parents or guardians of our newest K4 and K5 students to join us for a special breakfast as we celebrate this big milestone together! 💚 ✅ Meet other families ✅ Get tips on supporting your child’s transition ✅ Ask questions and feel confident about the year ahead ✅ And of course... grab a hug and a tissue if you need one! 🌱 "Where ROOTS grow FUTURES" 🌱 Let’s kick off the school year with connection, comfort, and Buster-sized smiles! 😄

Today in the "Meet our Family," we would like to introduce our Cafeteria Team. They work very hard to provide breakfast and lunch for our Bulldogs. They are a key role in making East End a place "where roots grow futures."

Today in the Meet Our Family Series, we are introducing our Custodial Staff. They are currently hard at work getting our school clean and ready for the school year. They are huge part of helping East End be a place "where roots grow futures."

Today in the Meet our Family Series is our First Grade Team. They will help East End be a place “where roots grow futures.”

Dear East End Families, We are excited to open registration for our After the Bell – East End Aftercare Enrichment Program for the 2025–2026 school year! 🎉 This program provides a safe, structured, and engaging environment for students after school. Daily activities include: 🍎 Snack time 📚 Homework help (if needed) 🏃 Outdoor play, games, and in-house field trips Hours of Operation: 🕝 2:30–6:00 PM 🕒 Two flexible time options are available: 2:30–4:00 PM – $30/week 2:30–6:00 PM – $60/week Registration Fee: 💲$95 (includes the first week’s payment and a one-time supply fee for the year) 📲 To register, please complete the online form with your child’s information and select your preferred time option: 👉 Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeA_xwQlQn4QSglPORG26obAgotmxXSIgNW7tmOclgZkmehHA/viewform?usp=header 💳 Once you've submitted the form, please pay using MySchoolBucks. Both the form and payment are required to complete registration. Spots fill up quickly—don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to support your child after the school day ends! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to a fantastic year of learning and fun—after the bell! 🐾 Warm regards, Angela Spearman Assistant Principal East End Elementary