Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. And fostering a love of independent reading leads to a wide variety of benefits—including academic success and improved mental health.
Many of us still remember the rush of finding the perfect book at a Scholastic Book Fair. I hope you’ll join your child at our school’s Book Fair and share a reading experience they’ll remember forever.
Happy Reading!
Event Information
Scholastic Book Fair Opens
When?
Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026, 03:30 PM
Where?
Crosswell Elementary School Library
Follow the link here for more information--> https://app.smore.com/n/0gbn4
Looking for support to help your family build stronger connections and learn skills together? This FREE program is designed to help families:
• Have better communication
• Build stronger family connections
• Learn skills together
• Feel supported and encouraged
👨👩👧👦 Who: Families with children ages 6–17
📅 When: Monday evenings, September 21–December 7, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00–8:30 PM
📍 Where: West End Elementary School
314 Pelzer Hwy, Easley, SC 29642
Weekly Schedule:
6:00 PM — Free family meal
6:30 PM — Individual Group Skills Lesson
7:45 PM — Family Group Skills Lesson
FREE supports to help families attend:
• Childcare for children ages 0–5
• Transportation assistance
• Gas cards
• On-time incentives
• Weekly attendance incentives
📲 Ready to sign up or make a referral?
Call or text Jessica at 864-361-4142
Email: ChildersJ@safy.org
Online: childrensstrustofsc.wufoo.com/forms/sklz0kb16ug996/
The program begins September 21, 2026 and ends December 7, 2026, with graduation at the end of the program.
Orientation and attendance at least 8 of the 11 sessions are necessary for program completion.
Please share this information with a family who may benefit! 💙
Date: September 17, 2026
Location: Crosswell Elementary 161 School Rd. Easley, SC 29640
Time: 7:00 AM
🍂🎃 Crosswell Elementary Fall Festival! 🎃🍂
Join us for a fun-filled evening for the whole family! ❤️
📅 October 8
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Crosswell Elementary School
Enjoy:
🎯 Games & prizes
🍰 Cake walk
🎲 Bingo
👻 Haunted House — not scary!
🌮 Food trucks
🚗 FREE Car Show
🎃 FREE Trunk or Treat
🎟️ Tickets are 50 cents each. Most games will be one ticket! Pre-sale ticket packages begin September 14.
🍬 We are also requesting donations of bagged, individually wrapped candy.
👗 Wear your Halloween costume! No scary costumes please!
Join us for our Parent Workshop on Tuesday, October 6!
💻 Learn about Schoology, ClassDojo, MySchoolBucks, Securely, and online safety tools.
⏰ Choose 9:15 AM or 1:00 PM — both sessions are the same!
🏆 The 9:15 session will follow our Cub of the Quarter celebration, but all families are welcome, even if your child is not being recognized.
☕ Refreshments and a Spanish interpreter will be available.
📲 RSVP online by scanning the QR code or by clicking on this link: https://forms.gle/UYNz4CxaLJLMtnQx7. Paper copies will also be coming home.
We hope to see you there! ❤️💙🐻
🍂🎃 Crosswell Elementary Fall Festival! 🎃🍂
Join us for a fun-filled evening for the whole family! ❤️
📅 October 8
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Crosswell Elementary School
Enjoy:
🎯 Games & prizes
🍰 Cake walk
🎲 Bingo
👻 Haunted House — not scary!
🌮 Food trucks
🚗 FREE Car Show
🎃 FREE Trunk or Treat
🎟️ Tickets are 50 cents each. Most games will be one ticket! Pre-sale ticket packages begin September 14.
🍬 We are also requesting donations of bagged, individually wrapped candy.
👗 Wear your Halloween costume! No scary costumes please!
Following 13 years of leadership, Superintendent Dr. Danny Merck will conclude his service at the end of the 2026–2027 school year. With advance planning, the Board of Trustees is beginning the search process now to support a thoughtful and seamless transition.
The search will be guided by our Innovate ’28 Strategic Plan and shaped by input from the people who know and care about SDPC — our students, employees, families, and Pickens County community.
🗣️ Your voice matters.
The Board of Trustees, in partnership with the South Carolina School Boards Association, is gathering community input to help identify the qualities, experience, and leadership priorities that should guide the search for SDPC’s next superintendent.
The first opportunity to share your input:
📅 Tuesday, September 29, 2026
📍 Liberty High School (124 Red Devil Drive, Liberty, SC 29657)
⏰ 6:00 PM
Additional opportunities for community input will be announced as the search progresses.
Learn more about the superintendent search and how you can participate: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/3112602
#SDPC #EngagingToday #EmpoweringTomorrow
Mark your calendars, SDPC! There will be no school for students on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend!
For additional important dates throughout the school year, visit the SDPC District Calendar.
Impact a life Today! Tomorrow depends on it.
With just 30 minutes a week, you could make a positive impact on a students who needs that extra one-on-one support! Contact the YMCA at www.theYMCA.us/mentor.
🐻📚 Calling all little readers!
Crosswell Elementary is excited to invite preschool-aged children and their caregivers to Club Tales! ❤️💙
If your child is not enrolled in 3K, 4K, preschool, or daycare, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy books together while building important early literacy skills and kindergarten readiness through fun, interactive activities.
📖 Stories • 🎶 Songs • 🎨 Activities • ❤️ Family Time
Check out our fall dates below and RSVP to join us! We can't wait to read, learn, and grow together! 🐻📚
You can RSVP by scanning the QR code or by clicking on this link: https://forms.gle/ibUchikQV9hgcqXh7
CWE 2026-2027 Volunteer Training
Crosswell Elementary would love to have you volunteer and chaperone. Please follow the link below to review the 2026-2027 Volunteer Packet.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yUWEDP8CW7TKhmVkwhYnMj64oGVm5K9dVcWKQwPaZP4/edit?usp=sharing
We will offer 2 in-person trainings on August 25th at 8:30 and again on September 2nd during Family Night.
This is a great chance to spend some time together outside of the regular school day. We hope you’ll make plans to stop by!
Be sure to RSVP by August 24 so we can plan accordingly.
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/fywqzTZqfRnUK5dz5
We can’t wait to see you! 🐾
English Classes will be offered every Wednesday for our Crosswell parents. Call Anahi for more information at (864)396-1600.
Se ofrecerán clases de inglés todos los miercoles para los padres de Crosswell. Llame a Anahi al (864) 396-1600 para más información.
