West End Elementary School

📱 Revised Personal Electronic Device Policy: Beginning January 2025 📱 Under a new South Carolina policy, schools are required to limit students' access to cell phones and other personal devices during the school day. The School District of Pickens County has adopted a revised Personal Electronic Device Policy to comply with state law (Budget Proviso 1.103). ✔️Devices must be silenced and stored in lockers, backpacks, or other designated areas throughout the instructional time. ✔️Devices include but are not limited to, cell phones, smart watches, tablets, and gaming devices. We encourage parents to discuss this policy with their children and support its implementation when we return in January. Thank you for partnering with us as we implement this required policy. Please visit this site for detailed information [www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/sdpc-cell-phone-policy].

Check out this week's edition of the Dolphin Digest! https://secure.smore.com/n/r67zp #westenddolphinpodsquad

Join us tonight!

Reminder: There will be no school for students on Monday and Tuesday of next week, as we have an extended holiday. No School: - Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 - Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 (Teacher Professional Development day) These days are planned breaks on the 2024-2025 calendar. You can view the current calendar and future calendar drafts here: [www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/spdc-calendars]

Please see technology free eLearning choice boards for students who are able to complete tomorrow, Friday, October 4th. While this day will be documented as an eLearning day, we will extend extreme grace in the assignments given and the timeline for collecting student work. We understand that some families are still facing significant challenges, and our teachers will work with you to ensure flexibility in meeting these expectations. #sdpc #westenddolphinpodsquad #westenddolphins

The West End School Store is now open! This is a fundraiser for our 5th Grade Field Trip to Myrtle Beach! Get some new gear and help support our students! #westenddolphins #westenddolphinpodsquad #sdpc https://rocksgraphics.tuosystems.com/stores/rocksgraphics-jul19-143930

Mark your calendars for the Girl Scout Interest Meeting Monday, September 23rd at 5:30!

Thank you for participating in our “Explore Starfields of Stories” Book Fair! Your purchases allow us to add books to our school library! Thank you for supporting our students and school!

It’s Book Fair Week! Visit from now until Friday, September 13 at 2:30 pm. if you’re unable to attend the book fair in person, use the link below. Make sure to share it with friends and family. https://efairs.literati.com/?school=west-end-elementary-school-easley-sc PLEASE add 7% SALES TAX when sending in money for your student to shop.

Save the date and help support our PTA! #westenddolphins

Click the link to view this week's edition of the Dolphin Digest! https://secure.smore.com/n/m9j7f #westenddolphins #westenddolphinpodsquad #sdpc

The WEE Book Fair is coming September 9-13 and our Online Book Fair is OPEN NOW! What’s so great about the Online Book Fair? - Features an expanded catalog of books - Open 24 hours a day - Cool alternative to visiting the School Book Fair - Great way for friends and family members to shop You can also purchase digital gift cards to make the School Book Fair checkout process easier for your student. Gift cards make wonderful gifts for teachers and staff! https://efairs.literati.com/?school=west-end-elementary-school-easley-sc Shop online until September 13, 2024. Please allow approximately 10 business days for orders to arrive, at the school, after both Fairs end. Books will be distributed to students as soon as possible.

Join us tomorrow night at Joes as we work to help raise money to support our 5th grade field trip! #westenddolphins #westenddolphinpodsquad

It's finally here! Join us today from 1:00-6:00 for Meet the Teacher....Adventure awaits! #westenddolphins #sdpc #adventureawaits #learningtoday #leadingtomorrow

West End Elementary School, Just now Parents--consider joining our PTA or helping on the board! We are excited to have parents join our Pod through the PTA this year! Please the form with your interests, questions, or comments! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkI5BNLRJGRkDk2rdSc75P7sQO9rU69qLy0mBnnMqlIQub0w/viewform #westenddolphins #westendpod #learningtoday #leadingtomorrow

Attention all SDPC Student 16 or older! Come join our team and work Monday-Friday once you dismiss from class until 5:30 each day! We can work with your schedule! 2:30-5:30? 3:00-5:30? 3:30-5:30? We can help! Apply here: https://pickens.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=7207 or email KimberlyRobson@pickens.k12.sc.us with questions! #westenddolphins #SDPC #westendpod

Welcome to the pod, Mrs. Baumgarner! Mrs. Baumgarner started her teaching career at West End in 1985 and worked as a Dolphin for 23 years! After 16 years away serving at our sister schools and students in the Easley Area, we are excited to welcome Mrs. Baumgarner home for her 40th year in education! #westenddolphins #westendpod #sdpc #welcomehome

If your child will ride a SDPC bus this year to or from school, please click or copy and paste the link below to complete the 24-25 Transportation Form by Meet the Teacher. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GTkTly7cTQCMcn5011VoYasEYp6vP4FTgVPWa2sRX74/viewform?edit_requested=true#settings

Meet our 24-25 West End Administration Team! Please welcome Mr. Rork as the newest member of our West End Pod! #westenddolphins #sdpc #learningtoday #leadingtomorrow #westenddolphinpod

Attention ALL SDPC Families! Come partner with SAFY and us to join the fall session of the Strengthening Families Program! This begins September 9th at West End Elementary School and will include dinner, activities, childcare, and other incentive for you and your entire family! Sign up using the link below! Spots are limited! https://childrensstrustofsc.wufoo.com/forms/sklz0kb16ug996/ Contact Jessica with questions at 864-361-4142 or childersj@safy.org!