East End Elementary School

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!

We have quite the collection of jackets and hoodies in our Lost and Found! Please take a moment to check out the photo below and see if anything belongs to your child. All unclaimed items will be donated on Friday, April 25, 2025. If you would like to come afterschool to look through items, you are welcome to come to the office. 📌 Progress Reports will be sent home with students tomorrow. Be sure to check folders and bookbags! 🎟️ Important Links: Yearbooks: www.myschoolbucks.com Finding Nemo Jr. Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/SCEL56091 Thank you for helping us stay organized and informed!

🎭🐠 We are so excited about our Finding Nemo Kids Play happening THIS FRIDAY, April 25th at 6:00 PM at Gettys Middle School! Our students have worked so hard—come enjoy a night of fun and talent! 🎶🌊 🎟️ Grab your tickets now: https://gofan.co/app/school/SCEL56091 📘 Yearbooks are also on sale! Purchase yours while supplies last at www.myschoolbucks.com. 🖊️ Don’t forget—Yearbook Signing Day is May 14th so make sure your child gets a copy to join in the fun!

Come dive under the sea with us! Join our Drama Club as we proudly present Finding Nemo Kids on Thursday, April 25th at 6:00 PM! Bring the whole family for a night of laughter, adventure, and heartwarming moments as your favorite underwater friends come to life on stage. Tickets are just $5 and can be purchased here: https://gofan.co/app/school/SCEL56091 Help us spread the word—share this post and invite your friends! Let’s pack the house and support our talented young performers! #FindingNemoKids #DramaClub #SupportTheArts #FamilyFunNight

From East End PTO: Help us reach our $10,000 goal! Get a $60 donation this weekend for a GOLDEN EDITION bonus keychain! Sign up at MyBooster.com! This fundraiser will help us with many projects around East End! Also a percentage of the proceeds will go to the outdoor classroom. Thank you for helping PTO to make our school a better place.

🎭🐠 Come Dive Into the Fun! 🐠🎭 East End Elementary is proud to present Finding Nemo Kids on Friday, April 25, 2025! 🌊 Our students have been working so hard, and they can’t wait to show off their talents on stage! 🎟️ Tickets are just $5 each and can be purchased here: 👉 https://gofan.co/app/school/SCEL56091 Bring the whole family and join us for an unforgettable evening of music, fun, and underwater adventure! 🐢🐟🐙 Let’s show our Bulldog performers some BIG support! 💙🎶

SC Ready Testing Dates at East End Elementary Parents, please take note of our upcoming SC Ready testing schedule: April 28 & 29 – 3rd Grade ELA Part A & B May 1 – Writing (Grades 3–5) May 6 & 7 – 4th & 5th Grade ELA Part A & B May 13 – Math (Grades 3–5) May 15 – Science (Grade 4 only) ⏰ All tests begin around 8:15 a.m. Please have students at school before 8:00 a.m. so they can grab breakfast and get settled in! 📵 Important Reminder: No electronic devices, including cell phones and smart watches, are allowed during testing. ✋ Please avoid scheduling appointments on testing days to ensure students are present and focused. Thank you for helping our Bulldogs shine!

Tomorrow is Team Tuesday for our Special Olympics Spirit Week. We also have spring pictures tomorrow as well. You can choose which event to dress for tomorrow!

📘✨ Get Your 2024-2025 Yearbook Before They're Gone! ✨📘 We’re thrilled to announce our Yearbook Signing Day is happening on May 14, 2025! 🎉 Students in each grade level will get to celebrate the school year together, signing yearbooks and making lasting memories with friends. 🖊️💙 ➡️ Yearbooks are on sale now for just $20! 💸 Price increases to $25 after April 10th 📦 Supplies are LIMITED – they’re first come, first serve! 🛒 Order yours today through MySchoolBucks under the school store! 🎨 Take a sneak peek in the photos. Let’s wrap up this school year with a keepsake your child will treasure forever! ✍️📖

Our amazing EEE students were honored to create encouragement bags for our local firefighters as a small token of appreciation for their service and bravery. 🚒❤️ This weekend, Mrs. Gibson and Griffin delivered the bags to our local heroes—and as you can see in these pictures, the smiles say it all! Thank you to our firefighters for all you do, and to our students for spreading kindness in such a meaningful way!

We are so proud of our East End YAMS students. Yesterday, they performed at Kids Fest. Thank you to Mrs. Stockton for incorporating so many fine arts opportunities for our Bulldogs!

East End would like to congratulate Mrs. Gerhardt and Mrs. McKenzie for earning National Board Certification. We love both of these talented teachers!

Our YAMS students are schedule to perform at 1:30 during the KIDS FEST at Hagood Mills. Here are more details about the event: KidsFest 2025 at Hagood Mill – A Day of Music, Fun & Hands-On Adventure! Join us Saturday, March 15, 2025, for KidsFest at Hagood Mill Historic Site, in partnership with Young Appalachian Musicians (YAMs)! This family-friendly festival is packed with exciting activities: Paint the Ponies & Rock Painting Kazoo Workshop & Jug Band Jam Instrument Petting Zoo – Try Appalachian instruments! Archaeological Adventures Live Folklife Demos – Blacksmithing, Pottery, Quilting & More! Don’t Miss: The historic 1845 water-powered gristmill in action, grinding fresh stone-ground cornmeal, grits & flours available for purchase! Location: 138 Hagood Mill Road, Pickens, SC Admission: $5 (ages 10+), FREE for kids 9 & under Bring your own chairs! More Information ==> https://visithagoodmill.com/event/kidsfest/

Today, we concluded Read Across America Week with Real Women Read Readers. Our students enjoyed our readers. Check out our pictures of this special moment.

Tonight our Bulldogs were recognized at the Easley Area Regional Art Exhibition. Thank you to Ms. Ward who teaches and inspires our young artists. Check out our reel here: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/15Mfm3Pkym/?mibextid=wwXIfr

📚✨ DROP EVERYTHING AND READ DAY! ✨📚 Today, East End Elementary celebrated Read Across America Week with DROP EVERYTHING AND READ DAY! Our students had a blast diving into their books and enjoying a special treat while reading! A huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Butler for packing "bookworms" for every student to snack on while they read! 🪱📖 Your kindness made the day even more special! 📸 Check out our reel to see all our amazing READERS in action! https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1AAGSZpTMz/ #ReadAcrossAmerica #DropEverythingAndRead #EastEndReads #ThankYouMrsButler 📚🎉

📚✨ REAL WOMEN READ – Volunteers Needed! ✨📚 East End Elementary has been having an amazing time celebrating Read Across America Week! 🎉 ✅ Check out the fun from today’s Dress as Your Favorite Book Character Day! 📽️ Watch the reel here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe95QVcI0bMxUrOVipzsST4vMTzA0djfM_nn8SuFCdHo-eX3A/viewform?usp=header Tomorrow, get ready for Drop Everything and Read! But we still need 14 more volunteers for Friday’s REAL WOMEN READ event! 📖💕 If you or someone you know would love to inspire our students by reading to a class, please sign up! 📩 Email Mrs. Spearman at angelaspearman@pickens.k12.sc.us 📝 Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe95QVcI0bMxUrOVipzsST4vMTzA0djfM_nn8SuFCdHo-eX3A/viewform?usp=header Thank you for helping us make this week special for our students! ❤️📚 #RealWomenRead #ReadAcrossAmerica

Books and Boogie Day Fun Our adorable students had a blast dancing to Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, the Electric Slide, and the Cupid Shuffle today! They were all smiles as they moved and grooved to the music! Tomorrow is DRESS LIKE YOUR FAVORITE BOOK CHARACTER DAY, and we can't wait to see all of our amazing book characters! Who will you be? Let's make it a magical day full of stories and creativity! #BooksAndBoogie#EastEndElementary Reel: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1MrKSgQLDN/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Read Across America Week is Here! Today, we kicked off Read Across America Week at East End elementary! This special week was founded to honor the beloved author, Dr. Seuss, and we showed our spirit by wearing RED, BLACK, WHITE, or CRAZY HATS in his honor! Check out the sweet smiles we found around East End! Tomorrow's theme: We are diving into books that are also songs – get ready to boogie and read! #ReadAcrossAmerica #FunWithBooks

Read Across America Week begins tomorrow. Remembering Dr. Seuss - Wear Red, Black, and White or Favorite Silly Hat