Happy New Year! Hoping 2025 is the best year yet! We're so excited to see all of our Dragons next week!
Wishing all of our Dragons and their families a very Merry Christmas! 🎄❤️💚
GREE-Just a reminder that we will dismiss at 11 AM tomorrow for Winter Break!
GREE-Just a reminder that we will dismiss at 11:00am on Friday, 12/20. No lunch will be served.
A note from our nurse:
We are seeing a lot of sickness right now. Mainly vomiting/diarrhea and flu-like symptoms. If your child has a stomach bug, fever, or any flu-like symptom, please keep them home until they are fever/symptom free. A child must be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication before being allowed to return to school.
Also, please be prompt in picking up sick children as it is not ideal to have a child in the clinic space for hours vomiting/having diarrhea or fever among other children who are needing to come to the clinic to be treated or cared for.
Thank you for doing your part to keep our Dragons healthy!
Friday, December 20, is a half day for students. Due to the half day schedule on Friday, only breakfast will be served in our cafeterias. Please note the following dismissal times for students on our half day schedule.
Elementary schools in the Aiken area (Area One), the North Augusta area (Area Two), the Midland Valley area (Area Three), and Jackson/New Ellenton areas (Area Five) will dismiss at 11 a.m.; middle schools at 11:30 a.m.; and high schools at 11:50 a.m. Aiken Intermediate School’s half day dismissal will be at 11:25 a.m. and Aiken Scholars Academy at 11:20. The Center for Innovative Learning dismissal will be at 1:30 p.m.
Elementary schools in the Wagener/Salley/Ridge Spring/Monetta area (Area Four) will dismiss at 11:30 a.m., middle schools at 11:40 a.m., and high schools at 11:50 a.m.
In a short video released by the district, Superintendent Dr. Corey Murphy provides detailed information on the new state-required Personal Electronic Devices policy that will be implemented as student’s return from Winter Break in January.
Aiken County’s policy will allow middle and high school students to bring cell phones and other personal electronic devices , and accessories such as earbuds and AirPods to school, but they must remain powered off, stored in the student’s backpack or bag, and out of sight during the school day.
Progressive discipline measures will be enforced for violations of the policy. Parents are encouraged to watch this video with their student and discuss the policy and the consequences for students who are in violation. We thank you in advance for your understanding and support!
https://youtu.be/4Jjqsv_vFkk?feature=shared
A few very important reminders regarding student drop-off and pick-up.
1. No student may be dropped off and left before 7:00am and there is a staff member on duty. We are seeing students left unsupervised prior to 7:00am.
2. The tardy bell rings at 7:30am. You MUST walk in with your child after this time.
3. Students MUST be dropped off or picked up in the carline. We have too many students dodging cars and walking out while traffic is moving.
4. No student will be released to a parent walking up. You will have to wait until the end of carline.
4. You MUST have a car tag or you will be asked to come inside and show your id, even if we know you.
This is a very serious matter so we appreciate your help in keeping our Dragons safe.
Winter Break is almost here!
Join us for Aiken County Public School District’s Spring Hiring Event for Teachers and Certified Staff on Saturday, February 1, 2025!
Applicants will have the opportunity for on-site interviews and on the spot job offers! The event will take place at Aiken High School located at 449 Rutland Drive in Aiken, SC from 8 a.m. until noon.
All schools and locations will be represented, and we will be hiring for certified positions to include immediate vacancies and future 2025-26 positions.
Scan the QR code to apply now for your level of certification to secure an interview at the event. Pre-registration is highly encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome.
Direct Link to Register and Apply for the Event: https://acpsd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx?jcat=Recruitment
We will be hiring for certified positions to include Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Special Education. Please reach out to our Human Resources Team at (803) 641-2428 for more information.
We look forward to welcoming many new teachers and certified staff members to Aiken County in February!
Don't forget we will release at 11:00am on Friday 12/20, to start our Winter Break!
GREE-Tomorrow is Silent Night Day. Students may wear their pajamas to school.
GREE-Come get your picture with Santa, create some fun STEM crafts, and enjoy a night of holiday fun at our Title 1 Holiday STEM showcase. Tonight from 5:30-7:00.
GREE-Don't forget our Title 1 Holiday STEM Showcase is this Thursday evening from 5:30-7:00. We'll have food trucks, crafts, s'mores, and Santa! Come join us for a night of fun!
We have a lot going on this week:
1. Tomorrow is Light up the School Day-wear flashing Christmas lights (necklaces, earrings, headbands, etc) 🎄
2. The book fair begins tomorrow and goes through Thursday. 📚
3. Our Title 1 Holiday Stem Showcase is Thursday evening from 5:30-7:00pm. 🎅🏼
4. Candy Cane Grams are still on sale until Friday. 🤍❤️🤍❤️🤍❤️
Our Book Fair begins Monday. We will also be open during our Holiday Showcase Thursday evening.
You can create an e-Wallet for your child so you don't have to worry about sending cash to school. Click or go to https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/greendaleelementaryschool3
We will run the e-Wallet report each morning at 8am. We will not run another report until the next day so try to get yours in before 8am each day.
GREE-Our 5th grade safety patrols and news crew are invited to participate in the New Ellenton parade this Saturday, 12/07/24. Permission slips went home today. Please return those tomorrow.
Additionally, any student, in any grade may also participate but, due to supervision and safety concerns, parents must plan to walk with their children. If you do plan on participating, please meet in the KJ's parking lot at 11:15am Saturday. Wear Christmas attire, but bundle up.
GREE-Tonight is the New Ellenton Tree Lighting at 6:30pm at City Hall. Our 1st and 2nd graders will be singing. They are asked to be there by 6:00pm and wear a red, green, or white shirt. Parents must stay with their student.
Our Candy Cane Gram fundraiser started this week. This fundraiser will bring in funds specifically for our counselor's account so that she is better able to serve our students! The last day to send in money is Friday, 12/13. If you need more forms, let us know.
Don't forget to join in the fun with our 12 Days spirit days! Get creative each day as we countdown to winter break. Begins tomorrow🎄⛄️🎅🏼❄️
