Coach Felton proves that even on a busy day, there’s always time to read with your kids! 📚👨👦 The hustle never stops, but making time for reading will create memories that will last a lifetime. #CatsCaughtReading
Did you catch a cat reading? Submit your evidence: gocats.org/page/literacy
🔍Cats Caught Reading at Sallas Mahone Elementary School! 🐾📚
Meet Foxx McMenamin, a 3rd grader in Mrs. Mims and Miss Prise’s class at Sallas Mahone! 📚 While waiting in the car rider line, Foxx was caught reading Cold War on Maplewood Street.
Well how about that...we caught Cat in the Hat reading during Read Across America Week! 🔍🐾 #CatsCaughtReading
We're celebrating the power of books, imagination, and literacy all week long. Whether it's a classic story or a new adventure, let’s read, explore, and grow together! #LiteracyMatters
Ms. Katonia Williams caught some Cats reading at Sallas Mahone Elementary! 📚🐾 She engaged her students in an interactive read-aloud of A Letter to Amy, focusing on key events and target vocabulary. As part of our #CatsCaughtReading initiative, Ms. Williams is helping students build language, foster critical thinking, and nurture a love for learning. Keep reading, Wildcats—books have the power to transform lives!
📖It's time to celebrate reading!🎉
Read Across America spirit week begins tomorrow!✨ Your child may participate by dressing up for the following days:
Tues., Mar. 4th: Cat in the Hat-Wear Hat and/or Bow or Bowtie
Wed., Mar. 5th: Wacky Wednesday-Dress Wacky
Thurs., Mar. 6th: Fox in Socks-Wear Crazy Socks
Fri., Mar. 7th: Oh, the Places You'll Go-Wear college or career attire
**Note: If your child chooses to not participate in dress up days, your child must wear school code uniforms.**
SME Parents are welcome to come enjoy our Gallery Walk today, Monday, March 3rd, 5:00-6:00 PM!
Come stroll the hallways to view our student's published work, art work, receive GMAS handouts, extended book fair hours, and more!
**Notice corrected time**
📚The book fair is coming!!!!📚
We will begin our fair on Saturday, March 1st from 10-12 and then be open March 3-7 in our Media Center. Feel free to come and shop with your child during these times. You can also set up an eWallet account for your child by visiting https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/sallasmahoneelementarysch
SME: ⚠Rescheduled Event!📢 Our Author and Art Gallery has been rescheduled for Monday, March 3rd, 5:00-6:00PM! Come stroll down our grade level hallways to read all of the wonderful writings, along with viewing our wonderful art displays throughout the building! We will also have our Book Fair ready to kick off SME's Read Across America Week celebration! Extended hours will be available Monday, March 3rd, 5:00-6:30PM! We cannot wait to see you here!
❄Winter Break, February 17th-18th!❄
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, Feb. 17th and Tuesday, FEb. 18th due to VCS' Winter Break. We hope all of our SME Families stay safe this long weekend.
Students will return on Wednesday, February 19th!
Need something for your children to do over the break? Here is a fun choice board for your children to complete while on break! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tVUU6bxTuRovdr45qUgL8SPRp9Wzl15F/view?usp=sharing
GET YOUR SME FIELD DAY SHIRTS NOW FOR $12!!
◾Click on the SME Field Day Shirt 2025 - Ink and Cotton link: https://inkandcottongoods.com/product/sallas-mahone-field-day-tees-2025/
◾Select a size option by clicking on the dropdown arrow
◾Be sure to type in your child’s FIRST and LAST name
◾Select your child’s GRADE and HOMEROOM teacher by clicking the dropdown arrow
◾Once these steps are complete, click on ADD TO CART
◾Then click on VIEW CART (BELL AT THE TOP), scroll down and click on PROCEED TO CHECKOUT
◾BILLING DETAILS: Make sure the billing address matches the address for your card you are going to use to pay for the order
◾Once all information is entered, click on PLACE ORDER
The deadline to order shirts is Sunday, March 2 at midnight.
**If you have any questions or issues, please contact Ink and Cotton at 229-262-2985.**
Field Day will be held on March 21st (Kinder., 1st, 2nd) and March 28th (3rd, 4th, 5th). More information will be provided!
Congratulations to Mrs. Erica Moody, our head custodian! She is #SallasMaHOME Cats Award winner for the 24-25 school year!🐾💛🖤
Her dedication to ensure our school building is clean and lovely is so appreciated. Even more, her daily smiles warm all of hearts! She is deserving of such an award!
💛🖤❤Pre-orders has been extended to TODAY, February 6th, 3:00 PM.❤🖤💛
Put in your order today to grab one of these original designs! Head over to @topshelf_thebrand or webpage using the following link: https://goimagine.com/eminenttopshelf
📷Spring Photos, Wed., Feb. 12th📷
You may now prepay online using this link: https://bpiphotography.net/view-order-photos/
**Notice: the Spring Individual/Class Group link will be cut off at 4pm on Tues., Feb. 11th**
You may choose to send in payment sheet with money prior to Wed., Feb. 12th.
ALL students will participate in class photos.
Individual photos will only be taken if preordered online or with payment sheet. Payment must be received prior to Wed, Feb. 12th to have your individual picture taken. If you do not prepay (online or order form) for the individual photos, your child will not have their photos taken.
Bring those beautiful smiles and let's capture more memories!
♥💗Feruary 2025 Calendar of Events🎉
Begin marking your calendars for a few special upcoming events. Stay up to date with events going on at SME!
February 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
A Big thank you to Brittany Plassman with Mary Kay for her encouragement to our SME new teachers!
It is so wonderful to build safe vertical professional learning communities and to be showered with gifts, strategies, and support. SME loves mentoring with layers of support!
💛🖤❤Want to show your love for our Wildcats?❤🖤💛
Put in your order today to grab one of these original designs! Pre-orders will be collected from now until Monday, February 3rd, 12:00 PM (noon).
Head over to @topshelf_thebrand or webpage using the following link: https://goimagine.com/eminenttopshelf
Reminder that there will be no school on Monday, January 20th in observance of MLK, Jr. Holiday.
We look forward to returning to school on Tuesday, January 21st.
The Valdosta-Lowndes County Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Association recently held their annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Poem and Poster Contest for students in our local school districts. We are proud to announce that we have five students to have placed in this contest.
Jazmyn Taylor - 1st Place - Elementary Poster Contest
Marley Guess - 2nd Place - Elementary Poster Contest
La'Lora Fulton - Honorable Mention - Elementary Poster Contest (Not Pictured)
Morgan Wilson - 2nd Place - Elementary Poem Contest (Not Pictured)
Torrance Brinson - Honorable Mention - Elementary Poem Contest
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.
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