Our students attend STEM Lab each week. Today the fifth grades were completing a coding activity to move their robots. They were synergizing, learning so much and having a great time doing it. Great things always happening at SRI.
Our Service Learning Project for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is going great. The students are really enjoying the "Penny Wars"! It is fierce! This is a great way to give back and practice our math at the same time. Our students chose a meaningful charity to send the donations to!. Keep bringing in that change. Way to go SRI Leaders!
More Traveling Tom's Coffee Truck pictures!
Our teachers and staff had an early Valentine's Day Treat today! Tom's Coffee truck was on campus this morning for coffee, hot chocolate or another tasty beverage. We show appreciation to our teachers and staff throughout the year! They are a special group!
Additional photos from Roaring 20s Day!
SRI was blessed to have Chris Singleton speak to our 4th and 5th grade students yesterday. His uplifting message about unity and following your dreams was the perfect combination. Our students were "leaning in" on every word. He is such a talented author and motivational speaker. He left 100 books to distribute to students. We are planning to give these away to the first 100 families to join us at our StarBOOKS Title 1 Reading Event on February 27th. Retired BCSD Employee, Willis Sanders, was in attendance and presented Chris Singleton with one of his original art pieces.
We also could not let Chris get away without some SRI Swag. A wonderful way to start our day!
Our fifth graders finished up their Social Studies Unit with a Roaring 20s Day. Students rotated between all of the fifth grade classes doing various activities to culminate the unit. The students worked with Mrs. Keiser to plan and decorate the hallways. We love student leaders! The teacher and student costumes were spectacular too. We always look forward to this great event.
Join us for our StarBOOKs Reading Cafe on February 27th!! Warm up with a book!
EVERY student DESERVES a school counselor.
Feb. 3-7 is National School Counseling Week, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our school counselors for the role they play in student achievement and success.
SRI is proud to announce this year's Teacher of the Year as Mrs. Saskia Keller! She has been teaching for over 18 years and has been our librarian here at SRI for the last two and a half years. She works to build a community of learners by working with both students and teachers. Her love for reading and books is almost as incredible as her passion for instruction. Congratulations Mrs. Keller! We are so excited for you.
Congratulations to Saskia Keller, Nicole Ramsey, and Olivia Olson for being nominated by their peers for Teacher of the Year! These educators are phenomenal examples of hard work and a love for students and learning. SRI is blessed to have them here!
BCSD schools and offices will re-open and resume normal operations tomorrow, Monday, Jan. 27.
I hope all of you have had a great time playing in the snow this week. Here are the pictures students and staff sent of their snowmen! They are all very unique! See all of you Monday morning! We have missed you.
Due to concerns about icy conditions and the ongoing impact of inclement weather, Berkeley County School District students will learn from home and complete eLearning Day assignments on Friday, January 24. All schools and offices will remain closed on Friday. Staff will work remotely. DETAILS: https://www.bcsdschools.net/article/1982626
We will not have class picture day tomorrow. It will be rescheduled and we will notify everyone of the new date. Everyone needs to dress very warm this week. All students were given hats and gloves from Tall Pines Church at Chrstmas. This is a very good time to pull those out. See you all tomorrow for the 1/2 day.
In response to ongoing forecasts for wintry weather, to include the potential for snow, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) announced that schools will follow the half-day dismissal bell schedule on Tuesday, January 21. Students will learn from home and complete eLearning Day assignments on Wednesday, January 22. All schools and offices will be closed Wednesday.
Additional info: https://www.bcsdschools.net/article/1975777
Happy Faces at SRI this morning! 2025 is going to be the best yet. Students are "Ready to Learn"!
Congratulations to Media Specialist, Saskia Keller for being our Leader of the Week!
Mrs. Keller has done an exceptional job making the library a warm and inviting place for students. Just recently Mrs. Keller had her Donor’s Choose Project featured on Live 5 News. Mrs. Keller is always looking for innovative ways to engage students in the Media Center. She actively fosters the love of reading within the school. She has also been a wonderful mentor to Ms. Beane helping her plan her Maker Space Lessons for this Semester. Thank you Mrs. Keller for all that you do. You are a true leader!
We need your help. Our new guidance counselor, Ms. Hankes, is trying to organize a "Career Day" for our students. However, we have only had 5 parents volunteer to share their careers. Please look at the flier and notify Ms. Hankes if you would be willing to share. We need ALL career areas. It can be you, a neighbor, family friend, etc. We will see how many responses we get in the next 2 weeks to make a decision on holding the event. Thank you.
Mrs. Olsen held a Glow Party to celebrate the students in her classes GROWTH on iReady. Student reports for all students will be sent home in January with Report Cards. SRI Administrators will recognize all students who reached STRETCH Growth as well with a hoodie/hat day this Friday! Students and teachers are working hard!
