East End Elementary School

🎉 Happy National Principal's Day! 🎉 Today we celebrate the BEST principal around — Mr. Brewington! Your leadership, kindness, and dedication make East End a place where students grow, teachers thrive, and families feel welcomed. Thank you for being a calm in the storm, a cheerleader for success, and a steady guide through it all. You go above and beyond every single day — whether it's greeting students with a smile, encouraging your staff with just the right words, or making decisions that always put children first. Your heart for education and love for our school is felt in every hallway. We appreciate all that you do for us. East End is better because of YOU! 🐾💙📚

Each year, schools across South Carolina create a “Report to Parents” to highlight accomplishments and share goals for continuous improvement. Our dedicated School Improvement Council has worked hard to prepare East End Elementary’s Report to Parents, and we are excited to share it with you! We appreciate their time, effort, and commitment to our school community. View the full report here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zcjmmxJjuXff3liOZmk9UKYibwtOGdkQ/view?usp=drivesdk

Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce that our school is partnering with My First Library (a program through The Original Six Foundation) to host a FREE book fair for all of our 5-year-old kindergarten students! The book fair will be held on May 9th. Each kindergarten student will have the opportunity to pick out 10 FREE books to take home and enjoy! We are so grateful for this partnership and the opportunity to help foster a lifelong love of reading in our youngest learners. 📚✨

Pup Tales was Dino-riffic today! We read How Do Dinosaurs Count to Ten? We had a dinosaur dig. We counted to ten with Dino eggs. We had snack and got to take home our very own book! Thank you Women United Pickens County for purchasing the books through Preschool Pages

We love our afterschool program at East End. Yesterday, Ms. Henderson, our director, taught students how to make pinwheels.

We are thrilled to announce our East End Elementary award winners! 🎉 Teacher of the Year: Ms. Duvall — a phenomenal third-grade teacher who inspires her students daily with her passion, creativity, and dedication. 🎉 Support Employee of the Year: Mrs. Duke — our amazing 3K assistant who brings warmth, patience, and joy to our youngest learners every single day. We are so proud of these outstanding ladies and thankful for the incredible impact they make on our East End family! 💙

Dear Families, We are so excited! We have already sold 250 tickets. We have opened up our online site to sell an additional 150 tickets. Please get your ticket here: https://gofan.co/app/school/SCEL56091 We can't wait to see you tonight! Thank you so much to Mrs. McJunkin, Mrs. Spitzmiller, and Mrs. Stockton for all your hard work!

Dear Grandparents, Thank you so much for joining us this morning for Real Grandparents Read at East End Elementary! Your presence and willingness to share the joy of reading with our students made the morning incredibly special. At East End, we truly believe that literacy is foundational—it opens doors to future success and helps shape lifelong learners. Moments like today, when our students hear stories read by loved ones and community members, are powerful reminders of how reading can build both skills and strong connections. We are so grateful for the role you play in our school family. Whether it's reading a book, sharing your wisdom, or simply spending time with our students, your involvement helps nurture a love for learning in the hearts of our Bulldogs. We hope you enjoyed your time with us as much as we enjoyed having you here. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on our students—and for reminding them that they are surrounded by people who believe in them.

Dear Real Grandparents Read Volunteers, Thank you so much for volunteering to read at East End Elementary’s Real Grandparents Read event tomorrow! We are so grateful for your time and the love you’re sharing with our students by celebrating the joy of reading. Here are a few helpful details for the morning: 📍 Parking: Please park in the gravel lot and enter through the gate. ☕ Check-In: Arrive in the cafeteria between 7:30–7:45 AM, where you can enjoy a cup of coffee and select a book to read. 📸 Group Photo: At 7:45 AM, we will line up on the stage in the cafeteria for a group picture. 📖 Classroom Assignments: After the photo, our staff will escort you to your assigned classroom to read. A chart with assignments is listed below. 📚 Returning Your Book: After reading, please return your book to the basket on the table in the front lobby before leaving. Thank you again for making this morning so meaningful for our students. We look forward to seeing you on Friday!

Hey Families! We’ve got an exciting week ahead and a few important updates to share—plus a call for some superhero volunteers! 1. We Need YOU (and about 10 friends!) Our Real Grandparents Read event is happening this Friday at 7:45 AM, and we still need about 10 more awesome volunteers to help make it extra special. If you’re available, we’d LOVE to have you join us for some storytime fun! Please sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_YerOnemnOXbrmX70VKqLmBlPMdHtDA6-SxupzU8c-NPWtg/viewform?usp=header 2. Rain, Rain, Go Away... With a 70–80% chance of rain in the forecast, we’re moving our Boosterthon Run to Wednesday, May 22nd. We’re just hitting the pause button, not stopping the fun! 3. So Close to the Goal! We are THIS CLOSE to reaching our $10,000 fundraising goal—thank you for all your support so far! Let’s keep pushing and see if we can hit that target (or blow past it!). 4. Dive Into Adventure with Finding Nemo Jr.! Make a splash and join us for our school play, Finding Nemo Jr., this Friday night at 6:00 PM! It’s going to be a fin-tastic night filled with music, fun, and lots of familiar faces on stage. You won’t want to miss it! Tickets for sale here: https://gofan.co/app/school/SCEL56091 Thanks for being such an amazing part of our school community. Let’s make this week one to remember!

We have quite the collection of jackets and hoodies in our Lost and Found! Please take a moment to check out the photo below and see if anything belongs to your child. All unclaimed items will be donated on Friday, April 25, 2025. If you would like to come afterschool to look through items, you are welcome to come to the office. 📌 Progress Reports will be sent home with students tomorrow. Be sure to check folders and bookbags! 🎟️ Important Links: Yearbooks: www.myschoolbucks.com Finding Nemo Jr. Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/SCEL56091 Thank you for helping us stay organized and informed!

🎭🐠 We are so excited about our Finding Nemo Kids Play happening THIS FRIDAY, April 25th at 6:00 PM at Gettys Middle School! Our students have worked so hard—come enjoy a night of fun and talent! 🎶🌊 🎟️ Grab your tickets now: https://gofan.co/app/school/SCEL56091 📘 Yearbooks are also on sale! Purchase yours while supplies last at www.myschoolbucks.com. 🖊️ Don’t forget—Yearbook Signing Day is May 14th so make sure your child gets a copy to join in the fun!

Come dive under the sea with us! Join our Drama Club as we proudly present Finding Nemo Kids on Thursday, April 25th at 6:00 PM! Bring the whole family for a night of laughter, adventure, and heartwarming moments as your favorite underwater friends come to life on stage. Tickets are just $5 and can be purchased here: https://gofan.co/app/school/SCEL56091 Help us spread the word—share this post and invite your friends! Let’s pack the house and support our talented young performers! #FindingNemoKids #DramaClub #SupportTheArts #FamilyFunNight

From East End PTO: Help us reach our $10,000 goal! Get a $60 donation this weekend for a GOLDEN EDITION bonus keychain! Sign up at MyBooster.com! This fundraiser will help us with many projects around East End! Also a percentage of the proceeds will go to the outdoor classroom. Thank you for helping PTO to make our school a better place.

🎭🐠 Come Dive Into the Fun! 🐠🎭 East End Elementary is proud to present Finding Nemo Kids on Friday, April 25, 2025! 🌊 Our students have been working so hard, and they can’t wait to show off their talents on stage! 🎟️ Tickets are just $5 each and can be purchased here: 👉 https://gofan.co/app/school/SCEL56091 Bring the whole family and join us for an unforgettable evening of music, fun, and underwater adventure! 🐢🐟🐙 Let’s show our Bulldog performers some BIG support! 💙🎶

SC Ready Testing Dates at East End Elementary Parents, please take note of our upcoming SC Ready testing schedule: April 28 & 29 – 3rd Grade ELA Part A & B May 1 – Writing (Grades 3–5) May 6 & 7 – 4th & 5th Grade ELA Part A & B May 13 – Math (Grades 3–5) May 15 – Science (Grade 4 only) ⏰ All tests begin around 8:15 a.m. Please have students at school before 8:00 a.m. so they can grab breakfast and get settled in! 📵 Important Reminder: No electronic devices, including cell phones and smart watches, are allowed during testing. ✋ Please avoid scheduling appointments on testing days to ensure students are present and focused. Thank you for helping our Bulldogs shine!

Tomorrow is Team Tuesday for our Special Olympics Spirit Week. We also have spring pictures tomorrow as well. You can choose which event to dress for tomorrow!

📘✨ Get Your 2024-2025 Yearbook Before They're Gone! ✨📘 We’re thrilled to announce our Yearbook Signing Day is happening on May 14, 2025! 🎉 Students in each grade level will get to celebrate the school year together, signing yearbooks and making lasting memories with friends. 🖊️💙 ➡️ Yearbooks are on sale now for just $20! 💸 Price increases to $25 after April 10th 📦 Supplies are LIMITED – they’re first come, first serve! 🛒 Order yours today through MySchoolBucks under the school store! 🎨 Take a sneak peek in the photos. Let’s wrap up this school year with a keepsake your child will treasure forever! ✍️📖

Our amazing EEE students were honored to create encouragement bags for our local firefighters as a small token of appreciation for their service and bravery. 🚒❤️ This weekend, Mrs. Gibson and Griffin delivered the bags to our local heroes—and as you can see in these pictures, the smiles say it all! Thank you to our firefighters for all you do, and to our students for spreading kindness in such a meaningful way!

We are so proud of our East End YAMS students. Yesterday, they performed at Kids Fest. Thank you to Mrs. Stockton for incorporating so many fine arts opportunities for our Bulldogs!