Little Mountain Elementary School

We are excited to announce the deadline to order your LME apparel has been extended to Monday, November 15th. To order, please click the link below https://myprintagon.com/product-category/little-mountain-elementary/

Parents and relatives, celebrate your Wildcat by purchasing and submitting a special personal message for the 2021-2022 yearbook.

Red Ribbon Week October 25th - 29th DRUG FREE...........LOOKS LIKE ME! Make-up picture day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 27th. (For a student that needs to participate in make-up picture day, please have student wear picture clothes to school. Student will change into pajamas after photo session.)

Picture Day is tomorrow, September 23, 2021.

Reminder, tomorrow is Early Release, students will dismiss at 12:40 PM. If you have any transportation changes for tomorrow, please be sure to send a written note to school with your child. Don't forget to check your child's communication folder tomorrow for important information being sent home. If you have any questions, please contact the office at 803-945-7721.

Registration for Be Great Academy’s 2021-22 after school program is now open! Come join us for award-winning fun programs focused on achieving academic success, healthy life styles, and character development! Participants will receive snack daily and have the opportunity to complete each day’s homework during our Power Hour program. Our curriculum focuses on STEAM projects and leadership skills all while providing a safe place for your child after school. After school care will begin the first day of school and run from school dismissal until 6:30 PM on school days. We offer care at select locations when school is out. Let us help your child discover their greatness within. Visit https://portal.begreatacademy.com for more information and to complete the online registration.

ATTENTION ALL REGISTERED KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS Welcome to Little Mountain Elementary School! 2020-2021 We are very excited to offer Rowdie’s Kindergarten Retreat at Little Mountain Elementary. We look forward to a great year together with many new and exciting things planned! Rowdie’s Kindergarten Retreat Each kindergarten student is scheduled for two days of fun and introductions this year in Kindergarten. Your child will be able to spend their time meeting their teachers, new friends, and learning expectations for the year. • If you registered for bus transportation, it will be provided. The bus may stop at your location every day of the week of August 16th. Only allow your child to get on the bus the two days they are scheduled for Rowdie’s Kindergarten Retreat. • Students that are car riders may be dropped off in the car rider loop beginning at 7:15 am. Dismissal for all students will be 2:40 pm. • Breakfast and lunch will be served to all students. • Students’ scheduled days are assigned according to their last name: Students with last names beginning with A - L will attend on Monday, August 16th and Tuesday, August 17th. Students with last names beginning with M -Z will attend on Wednesday, August 18th and Thursday, August 19th. The first full week of Kindergarten begins Monday, August 23rd. We hope that you are well rested, excited, and ready to begin a new year!

The 2020-2021 yearbooks have arrived again! Please come and pick up yearbooks during registration hours over the next two days. Wednesday 8:00 to 1:00 Thursday 1:00 to 6:00 Thank you for your patience on yearbooks. We also have extras for sale for $35.00.

Do you need after school care for your child? Check out Be Great Academy. Be Great Academy is offered through the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands.

The School District of Newberry is offering Technology Insurance for your student's device for a $25 fee. Please see the document below for more information.

2021-2022 school fees can be paid online, please click the following link https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56366

It is time to register for the 2021-2022 school year! Click the link below for information and FAQ's. If you have any questions, please call the school at 803-945-7721. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pAtJV5vGUT5rxN1adnUDoqjp7Yj_hwKo/view?usp=sharing

Little Mountain Elementary was excited to have students from the MCHS Class of 2021 come and do a Senior Walk for our teachers and students to celebrate their upcoming graduation. Congratulations to the graduating Class of 2021! We are proud of you.

Encuesta Comunitaria de ESSER III El Distrito Escolar del Condado de Newberry necesita información sobre el gasto de la asignación de ARP - ESSER III. El SDNC recibió más de $ 15,2 millones para abordar la pérdida de aprendizaje y las necesidades académicas relacionadas con la pandemia de Covid19. Los fondos no se pueden utilizar para bonificaciones. El 11 de marzo de 2021, la Ley del Plan de Rescate Estadounidense (ARP) se convirtió en ley. El Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos está proporcionando $ 121,9 mil millones adicionales para el Fondo de Ayuda de Emergencia para Escuelas Primarias y Secundarias (Fondo ESSER III). Esta legislación otorgará estas subvenciones a las agencias educativas estatales (SEA) con el propósito de proporcionar a las agencias educativas locales (LEA) fondos de ayuda de emergencia para abordar el impacto que COVID-19 ha tenido y sigue teniendo en las escuelas primarias y secundarias de todo el país. la Nación. Por favor complete la siguiente encuesta: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe68t0vop3zRC4n7gkjzBg00beljT0orT04uS5Pwd1jEcTAEQ/viewform

South Carolina Department of Education Office of Early Learning and Literacy College and Career Ready Division Survey: Dear Parents and Childcare Providers, Parents and caretakers of young children and the professionals who work with families are experts on the supports and resources available in communities around South Carolina. It is our job as state leaders to listen to you all. The “Transitions from Pre-K to 5K” survey is from the interagency Palmetto Pre-K Transitions Workgroup, and we aim to learn more about what's available around our state to support families in the transition into 5-year-old Kindergarten. We would be incredibly grateful if you would share your thoughts. Please take a moment to complete a very brief survey (about 5 minutes) found here: https://scfirststeps.surveymonkey.com/r/JMYM2J9. If you have any questions about this survey, please contact Rachal Hatton-Moore, Two-Generation Coordinator, at rhatton@scfirststeps.org.

ESSER III Community Survey The School District of Newberry County needs input on the spending of the ARP - ESSER III allocation. The SDNC received over $15.2 million to address learning loss and academic needs related to the Covid19 pandemic. Funds cannot be used for bonuses. On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act was signed into law. The US Department of Education is providing an additional $121.9 billion for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER III Fund). This legislation will award these grants to state educational agencies (SEAs) for the purpose of providing local educational agencies (LEAs) with emergency relief funds to address the impact that COVID-19 has had, and continues to have, on elementary and secondary schools across the nation. Please complete the following survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSei9tClMHrmiD75mx587EV1x2WJzU8P3QljYmghF9bB9aZ2KA/viewform

In observance of Memorial Day there will be no school Monday, May 31st

Please fill out this form if your rising MCMS 6th Grader is interested in joining band or chorus for the 2021-2022 school year. https://forms.gle/gW9xWtWR7zTijjXZ8

YOU ARE INVITED!! Your elementary schools want to recognize you for your accomplishment on graduating from high school. You are invited to come for a Senior Walk at your elementary school. Your past teachers and current elementary students are eager to see and celebrate you. See the dates and times below for your perspective school. Little Mountain Elementary School- Tuesday, June 8th @ 1:30 p.m. Prosperity-Rikard Elementary School- Monday, June 7th @ 1:30 p.m. Pomaria-Garmany Elementary School- Wednesday, June 9th @ 9:30 a.m. Please remember to follow COVID guidelines and social distance.

Congratulations to Melony Fellers, our Support Staff Employee of the Year for 2021-2022. We can't express in words how much Melony means to us on the mountain. Melony is efficient, professional and hardworking. She has such a calming tone and is eager to provide assistance to parents, teachers and students. Melony, thank you for everything you do. You are truly amazing!