In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 20th.
Students and staff will return on Tuesday, Jan. 21st.
SME Parents, we need your input!
Please take this 5-10 minute survey to share your thoughts. Visit, https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=94AE9C91.
This score does impact our school's Climate Star Rating which is a part of our CCRPI Score documented by the state.
We appreciate your feedback!
Valdosta City Schools and the Valdosta Prepared Parent Initiative look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, January 21 at 5:30 at JL Lomax Elementary. We will discuss a variety of topics. Topics include: Curriculum and Other Academics at the Elementary, Middle, and High School Level, Extracurricular Activities, Programs Tailored to Each Student's Unique Needs, Special Education, Gifted Services, and Infinite Campus and Other Digital Resources. You will also get the opportunity to give us feedback.
Las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Valdosta y la Iniciativa de Padres Preparados de Valdosta esperan verlo el martes 21 de enero a las 5:30 en la escuela primaria JL Lomax. Hablaremos de una variedad de temas. Los temas incluyen: plan de estudios y otros aspectos académicos a nivel de escuela primaria, intermedia y secundaria, actividades extracurriculares, programas adaptados a las necesidades únicas de cada estudiante, educación especial, servicios para superdotados e Infinite Campus y otros recursos digitales. También tendrás la oportunidad de darnos tu opinión.
We can't wait to showcase ALL of SME student's hard work on writing and art on Thursday, Jan. 23rd!🤩
Come join us from 5:30-6:30 PM and peruse the hallways to discover and admire our student's accomplishments!
This year, some of our elective teachers teamed up with SME students to celebrate Christmas by spreading joy and kindness in our community. 🎄🥰
Together, they created Christmas cards filled with uplifting messages. These special cards were delivered to our local nursing homes. The nursing homes were so thankful to receive the thoughtful creations from our talented students.
#SMECapturetheCulture #studentsofsme #TeachersofSME
❄January 2025 Calendar of Events 🎉
A new year is just around the corner and we are ready to begin marking our calendars for a few special events. Stay up to date with events going on at SME!
January 2025 Calendar of Events can also be found on our SME webpage using the following link: https://www.gocats.org/o/sme/page/parent-calendar-events
📢SME Families, reminder that VCS will have early dismissal tomorrow Friday, December 20th.📢
If your child will have a change of transportation, please contact and inform your child's teacher (each homeroom teacher, for each grade level) of their change of transportation. SME dismissal times:
Car Riders: Pre-K, K, 1, 2 @11:45, Grades 3-5 @12:00pm
Daycare: 12:00 pm. Please contact your child’s daycare to make sure they are picking up. If not, please make other arrangements.
VCS Buses: Buses will be dismissed as they enter campus. Approx. 12:30pm buses are scheduled to leave SME campus, but make sure someone is at home to receive children off the bus in case they arrive earlier.
📖SME's Gift of Reading📖
Families, come join us on Friday, December 13th, during your child's grade level designated time (listed below) to enjoy a reading event in your child's classroom! Each classroom will hold their own special event with a focus on reading.
We cannot wait to flood our halls with visitors to share the love of reading and to inspire our students with the passion to read! What better gift to provide our students, than the gift of reading this holiday season?
Kinder., 1st, & 2nd grades: 9:00-9:30 AM then, 3rd, 4th, & 5th grades: 9:45-10:15 AM.
Very Important message for SME Parents:
For the remainder of the week , parents need to use North Oak Street Ext. for drop offs and pick ups. DO NOT use the Cherry Creek Rd. to enter or exit onto Lake Laurie due to a road closure on Cherry Creek Rd. Stay safe SME Families!
Mr. Kvonne Oliver, VCS Social Services Case Manager for Attendance, and Mrs. Jennifer Hay, SME School Social Worker, celebrated excellent attendance this morning at SME!
Of all of the students who have had perfect attendance this year, twelve names were drawn to receive a one hour gaming session at Koa's Gaming Lounge! Congratulations to these students and a big "Thank you!" to Koa's Gaming Lounge for supporting attendance at SME!
🌮SME kicked off their Book Taco with sustained silent reading (SSR) united in the hallways. We are raising readers who will be leaders!
📚We are having a book fair! 📚
Our rescheduled book fair will take place beginning this Saturday, Nov. 16th, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. Students will have an opportunity to shop throughout next week, Nov. 18th-22nd. Check with your child's teacher about specific times they may have scheduled to shop at the book fair!
Click on the link below to learn more information about our book fair.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/sallasmahoneelementarysch1
🎉Congratulations to the following students for being chosen as the Cats on Duty of the Month for October!
These individuals have demonstrated dedication and leadership at Sallas Mahone. 🖤💛
Aden Watson
Noah Wims
Kaidence Foster
❤🤍💙Help us celebrate Veterans Day by wearing red, white, and blue on Monday, November 11th!❤🤍💙
Our very own SME family members who have served or are currently serving in one of our military branches, along with our students, will celebrate with a parade! The parade will begin at 8:30. Guests may arrive at 8:15.
Please note, if your child chooses to opt out of wearing red, white, and blue, they must adhere to school dress code by wearing their school uniform.
🌮Sallas Mahone will celebrate our Book Taco kickoff Tuesday, November 12th!🌮
Be sure to check out the various activities we will participate in throughout the day!
⚙🧮🎨SME Families, don't forget our annual fun-filled S.T.E.A.M. Night event for the family is tomorrow night, Thursday, November 7th, 5:30-7:00 PM! 💻🔬
Community Partners and SME teachers will come together to provide various exhibits for discovery and learning! Come join us to explore and engage in a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities! We can't wait to see you here at #SallasMaHOME!
Our new teachers to Sallas Mahone or education were recently treated to a SPA (Strategies Promoting Achievement) Day!
It was a great day of peer observations, reflections, and strategies that they will take back to their classrooms.
We love our #TeachersofSME! 🖤💛
🎉Congratulations to some of our top cookie dough sellers!🎉
This small group of students earned the opportunity to spin our money wheel and earn some extra cash! Congratulations to these students!
Reminder, all SME parents are welcomed to attend our Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting tomorrow, Tues, Nov. 5th. Come join discussions to support our family community 12:30 to 1:30 PM!
Parents who attend will be fed a Mexican Lunch. Come learn about the School Nutrition and STEM! See you here!
Reminder that our rescheduled picture day will be this Wednesday, Nov. 6th.
Come dressed to impress with your most brillant smiles!
