Sallas Mahone Elementary

📣 Your Voice Matters! 📣 Help shape the future of our District! As we prepare for FY26, we’re inviting all stakeholders to join us for input sessions that will guide our CLIP and District Improvement Plan. 💡 🗓️ Monday, April 28, 2025 🕘 Virtual Session: 9:30–10:30 AM 💻 Join here: https://meet.google.com/mcj-uiwr-nuc 📞 Dial-in: +1 657-234-1902 PIN: 582 423 828# Time zone: America/New_York An in-person session will also be held at 6:00 PM at Valdosta Middle School. We’ll discuss strengths, areas of growth, and get feedback on our District Parent & Family Engagement Policy. Be part of the change—your input counts! 🙌 📣¡Tu voz importa! 📣 ¡Ayuda a forjar el futuro de nuestro Distrito! Mientras nos preparamos para el año fiscal 2026, invitamos a todas las partes interesadas a unirse a nosotros en las sesiones de aportes que guiarán nuestro CLIP y el Plan de Mejora del Distrito. 💡 🗓️ Lunes, 28 de abril de 2025 🕘 Sesión virtual: 9:30–10:30 a. m. 💻 Únete aquí: https://meet.google.com/mcj-uiwr-nuc 📞 Llamada: +1 657-234-1902 PIN: 582 423 828# Zona horaria: América/Nueva York. También habrá una sesión presencial a las 6:00 p. m. en la Escuela Intermedia Valdosta. Hablaremos sobre las fortalezas, las áreas de crecimiento y recibiremos comentarios sobre nuestra Política de Participación de Padres y Familias del Distrito. ¡Sé parte del cambio! ¡Tu opinión cuenta! 🙌

📣 Your Voice Matters! 📣 Help shape the future of our District! As we prepare for FY26, we’re inviting all stakeholders to join us for input sessions that will guide our CLIP and District Improvement Plan. 💡 🗓️ Monday, April 28, 2025 In-Person: 6:00 PM, Valdosta Middle School 🕘 Monday, April 28, 2025 Virtual Session: 9:30–10:30 AM 💻 Join here: https://meet.google.com/mcj-uiwr-nuc 📞 Dial-in: +1 657-234-1902 PIN: 582 423 828# Time zone: America/New_York Discussions will include strengths, areas of growth, and get feedback on our District Parent & Family Engagement Policy. Be part of the change—your input counts! 🙌 📣¡Tu voz importa! 📣 ¡Ayuda a forjar el futuro de nuestro Distrito! Mientras nos preparamos para el año fiscal 2026, invitamos a todas las partes interesadas a unirse a nosotros en las sesiones de aportes que guiarán nuestro CLIP y el Plan de Mejora del Distrito. 💡 🗓️ Lunes, 28 de abril de 2025 🕘 Sesión virtual: 9:30–10:30 a. m. 💻 Únete aquí: https://meet.google.com/mcj-uiwr-nuc 📞 Llamada: +1 657-234-1902 PIN: 582 423 828# Zona horaria: América/Nueva York. También habrá una sesión presencial a las 6:00 p. m. en la Escuela Intermedia Valdosta. Hablaremos sobre las fortalezas, las áreas de crecimiento y recibiremos comentarios sobre nuestra Política de Participación de Padres y Familias del Distrito. ¡Sé parte del cambio! ¡Tu opinión cuenta! 🙌

💜Month of Military Child Celebration!💜 Each Wednesday in April you may wear purple in support of our military families! If your child opts out of participating in wearing purple, they must abide by our school code policy by wearing their school uniform.

💜Month of Military Child Celebration!💜 Each Wednesday in April you may wear purple in support of our military families! If your child opts out of participating in wearing purple, they must abide by our school code policy by wearing their school uniform.

Join us Thursday at 12:30 for a Parent Advisory Council and Parent Input Meeting. You'll hear more about Leader in Me and how you can be involved! Also, come share your ideas and input for the upcoming school year. All are welcome! If you are not able to come, please scan the QR Code below for a direct link to an input survey. Acompáñenos el jueves a las 12:30 para el Consejo Asesor de Padres y la Reunión de Participación de Padres. ¡Conocerá más sobre "Líder en Mí" y cómo puede participar! Además, venga a compartir sus ideas y aportaciones para el próximo ciclo escolar. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Si no puede venir, escanee el código QR a continuación para acceder directamente a una encuesta de participación.

💜Military Family Night will be held tomorrow, April 10th, 5:00-6:00 PM.💜 We look forward to celebrating our military families with food, games, and fun! Please be mindful of clear bag policy implementation.

😎TOMORROW, Friday, March 28th, SME Field Day 2025: 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades!☀ Reminder parents, you are invited to observe your child during their alloted time listed below. The event will be held outside, with no inside entry. Bring your own chair, blanket and/or towel to sit in our designated parent section. Your ID may be required, so be sure to bring with you. If you have any further questions, please reach out to your child's homeroom teacher. 📣3rd: 8:15-9:45 📣4th: 10:00-11:30 📣5th: 12:00-1:30

😎SME Field Day 2025: 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades will participate in Field Day this Friday, March 28th!☀ Reminder parents, you are invited to observe your child during their alloted time listed below. The event will be held outside, with no inside entry. Bring your own chair, blanket and/or towel to sit in our designated parent section. Your ID may be required, so be sure to bring with you. If you have any further questions, please reach out to your child's homeroom teacher. 📣3rd: 8:15-9:45 📣4th: 10:00-11:30 📣5th: 12:00-1:30

Friday, the Sped Department showed their support for World Down Syndrome Day! We stand together in support of inclusion, acceptance and the power of diversity. Let’s continue to break barriers and create a world where everyone shines.

Books are the perfect pick-me-up! 📚✨ These 4th graders at Sallas Mahone Elementary were caught fueling their imaginations with some cozy reading vibes, all thanks to Ms. Katie Lynn Ward turning the classroom into a Coffee Shop for Read Across America Week! ☕🐾 #CatsCaughtReading

😎SME Field Day 2025: Kinder., 1st, and 2nd grades will participate in Field Day on Friday, March 21st!☀ Parents, you are invited to observe your child during their alloted time listed below. The event will be held outside, with no inside entry. Bring your own chair and/or towel to sit in our designated parent section. Your ID may be required, so be sure to bring with you. Further information may be sent home from your child's teacher, so be on the look out or contact them for more information! 📣Kindergarten Event: 8:15-9:45 📣1st Event: 10:00-11:30 📣2nd Event : 12:00-1:30 *Reminder: 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades Field Day will be held on Fri., Mar. 28th.

Bellamy Berglund, a 1st grader in Mrs. House’s class at Sallas Mahone, was caught reading Baby Cats at home with her dog, Julia! 📚🐾 Looks like reading is even more fun with a furry friend by your side! #CatsCaughtReading

Coach Felton proves that even on a busy day, there’s always time to read with your kids! 📚👨‍👦 The hustle never stops, but making time for reading will create memories that will last a lifetime. #CatsCaughtReading Did you catch a cat reading? Submit your evidence: gocats.org/page/literacy

🔍Cats Caught Reading at Sallas Mahone Elementary School! 🐾📚 Meet Foxx McMenamin, a 3rd grader in Mrs. Mims and Miss Prise’s class at Sallas Mahone! 📚 While waiting in the car rider line, Foxx was caught reading Cold War on Maplewood Street.

Well how about that...we caught Cat in the Hat reading during Read Across America Week! 🔍🐾 #CatsCaughtReading We're celebrating the power of books, imagination, and literacy all week long. Whether it's a classic story or a new adventure, let’s read, explore, and grow together! #LiteracyMatters

Ms. Katonia Williams caught some Cats reading at Sallas Mahone Elementary! 📚🐾 She engaged her students in an interactive read-aloud of A Letter to Amy, focusing on key events and target vocabulary. As part of our #CatsCaughtReading initiative, Ms. Williams is helping students build language, foster critical thinking, and nurture a love for learning. Keep reading, Wildcats—books have the power to transform lives!

📖It's time to celebrate reading!🎉 Read Across America spirit week begins tomorrow!✨ Your child may participate by dressing up for the following days: Tues., Mar. 4th: Cat in the Hat-Wear Hat and/or Bow or Bowtie Wed., Mar. 5th: Wacky Wednesday-Dress Wacky Thurs., Mar. 6th: Fox in Socks-Wear Crazy Socks Fri., Mar. 7th: Oh, the Places You'll Go-Wear college or career attire **Note: If your child chooses to not participate in dress up days, your child must wear school code uniforms.**

SME Parents are welcome to come enjoy our Gallery Walk today, Monday, March 3rd, 5:00-6:00 PM! Come stroll the hallways to view our student's published work, art work, receive GMAS handouts, extended book fair hours, and more! **Notice corrected time**

📚The book fair is coming!!!!📚 We will begin our fair on Saturday, March 1st from 10-12 and then be open March 3-7 in our Media Center. Feel free to come and shop with your child during these times. You can also set up an eWallet account for your child by visiting https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/sallasmahoneelementarysch

SME: ⚠Rescheduled Event!📢 Our Author and Art Gallery has been rescheduled for Monday, March 3rd, 5:00-6:00PM! Come stroll down our grade level hallways to read all of the wonderful writings, along with viewing our wonderful art displays throughout the building! We will also have our Book Fair ready to kick off SME's Read Across America Week celebration! Extended hours will be available Monday, March 3rd, 5:00-6:30PM! We cannot wait to see you here!