🎉 What a fantastic first day! Thank you, SME families, for helping us kick off an amazing school year.
As we continue establishing school routines, beginning Tuesday, August 4, parents and guardians will no longer be permitted to walk students into the building or to their classrooms during morning arrival.
🕖 Doors Open: 7:00 a.m.
🍽️ Breakfast Ends: 7:40 a.m.
⏰ Tardy Bell: 7:45 a.m.
Thank you for your partnership and support as we work together to provide a safe, smooth, and successful start to each school day!
As we continue establishing school routines, beginning Tuesday, August 4, parents and guardians will no longer be permitted to walk students into the building or to their classrooms during morning arrival.
🕖 Doors Open: 7:00 a.m.
🍽️ Breakfast Ends: 7:40 a.m.
⏰ Tardy Bell: 7:45 a.m.
Thank you for your partnership and support as we work together to provide a safe, smooth, and successful start to each school day!
Welcome back!
SME Families:
We look forward to seeing all of our students Monday morning!
Our doors open at 7:00am. Breakfast is served until 7:40am and the Tardy Bell rings at 7:45am.
If you haven't already, download the Campus Parent and Go Cats apps.
The Campus Parent app allows you to see who your child's teacher is, as well as your child's grades and attendance records. Make sure your contact information is up to date by selecting "More" and "Student Information Update".
The GoCats app is the place to find news and updates for SME and Valdosta City Schools. Within it you'll find Rooms, the messaging platform for parent-teacher communication.
Enjoy your weekend! We'll see you Monday!
SME Families:
We look forward to seeing all of our students Monday morning!
Our doors open at 7:00am. Breakfast is served until 7:40am and the Tardy Bell rings at 7:45am.
If you haven't already, download the Campus Parent and Go Cats apps.
The Campus Parent app allows you to see who your child's teacher is, as well as your child's grades and attendance records. Make sure your contact information is up to date by selecting "More" and "Student Information Update".
The GoCats app is the place to find news and updates for SME and Valdosta City Schools. Within it you'll find Rooms, the messaging platform for parent-teacher communication.
Enjoy your weekend! We'll see you Monday!
📣 Stay Connected with SME Through Rooms! 📣
Communication just got easier! Rooms is now the official district-wide communication platform for Valdosta City Schools, giving Sallas Mahone Elementary families one secure place to connect with teachers and stay informed.
We encourage every SME family to get connected today so you never miss important information throughout the school year.
Communication just got easier! Rooms is now the official district-wide communication platform for Valdosta City Schools, giving Sallas Mahone Elementary families one secure place to connect with teachers and stay informed.
We encourage every SME family to get connected today so you never miss important information throughout the school year.
📢 Attention SME Families! 💙🏫
Your child's health and safety are our top priorities!
Please take a moment to review the attached information from our school nurse about SchoolCares and our medication procedures for the upcoming school year.
✅ Enroll in SchoolCares to stay informed about your child's health needs while at school.
✅ Review medication guidelines to ensure any necessary medications can be safely administered during the school day.
✅ Complete all required forms before sending medications to school.
Thank you for helping us keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn! 💙
📄 See the attached flyer for complete details.
Your child's health and safety are our top priorities!
Please take a moment to review the attached information from our school nurse about SchoolCares and our medication procedures for the upcoming school year.
✅ Enroll in SchoolCares to stay informed about your child's health needs while at school.
✅ Review medication guidelines to ensure any necessary medications can be safely administered during the school day.
✅ Complete all required forms before sending medications to school.
Thank you for helping us keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn! 💙
📄 See the attached flyer for complete details.
SME Families:
Our phone lines are temporarily down. We expect them to be restored by the end of the day. If you need assistance before then, please come by the school or email us.
Thank you.
Our phone lines are temporarily down. We expect them to be restored by the end of the day. If you need assistance before then, please come by the school or email us.
Thank you.
☀️ Summer Break is Almost Here! ☀️
Reminder
Tomorrow, Friday, May 22, 2026 is the last day of school for students at SME, and it will be an early dismissal day.
🚗 Car Riders
Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd Grades: 11:30 AM
Grades 3–5: 11:45 AM
🚌 Daycare Riders
Dismissal begins at 11:45 AM. Please contact your child’s daycare provider to confirm pickup arrangements. If your child will not be picked up by daycare, please make alternate arrangements and notify your child’s teacher.
🚍 VCS Bus Riders
Buses are scheduled to leave the SME campus around 12:00 PM. Please make sure someone is home earlier than usual to receive students in case buses arrive ahead of schedule.
We hope everyone has a safe, fun, and relaxing summer break! 🌴📚☀️
☀️ Summer Break is Almost Here! ☀️
The last day of school for students at SME is Friday, May 22, 2026, and it will be an early dismissal day.
🚗 Car Riders
Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd Grades: 11:30 AM
Grades 3–5: 11:45 AM
🚌 Daycare Riders
Dismissal begins at 11:45 AM. Please contact your child’s daycare provider to confirm pickup arrangements. If your child will not be picked up by daycare, please make alternate arrangements and notify your child’s teacher.
🚍 VCS Bus Riders
Buses are scheduled to leave the SME campus around 12:00 PM. Please make sure someone is home earlier than usual to receive students in case buses arrive ahead of schedule.
We hope everyone has a safe, fun, and relaxing summer break! 🌴📚☀️
The last day of school for students at SME is Friday, May 22, 2026, and it will be an early dismissal day.
🚗 Car Riders
Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd Grades: 11:30 AM
Grades 3–5: 11:45 AM
🚌 Daycare Riders
Dismissal begins at 11:45 AM. Please contact your child’s daycare provider to confirm pickup arrangements. If your child will not be picked up by daycare, please make alternate arrangements and notify your child’s teacher.
🚍 VCS Bus Riders
Buses are scheduled to leave the SME campus around 12:00 PM. Please make sure someone is home earlier than usual to receive students in case buses arrive ahead of schedule.
We hope everyone has a safe, fun, and relaxing summer break! 🌴📚☀️
SME Families:
Join us for a free district-wide Summer Resource Fair on Saturday from 10-Noon. Gather resources to keep the learning going this summer. Check out the WOW Bus, watch a Phonics Resource demonstration, and learn about Summer Safety.
S. L. Mason Elementary School
821 West Gordon Street
Familias de la Escuela Primaria S. L. Mason:
Acompáñennos a la Feria de Recursos de Verano gratuita del distrito este sábado de 10:00 a 12:00. Obtengan recursos para que sus hijos sigan aprendiendo este verano. Conozcan el Autobús WOW, vean una demostración de recursos fonéticos y aprendan sobre seguridad en verano.
Escuela Primaria S. L. Mason
821 West Gordon Street
Join us for a free district-wide Summer Resource Fair on Saturday from 10-Noon. Gather resources to keep the learning going this summer. Check out the WOW Bus, watch a Phonics Resource demonstration, and learn about Summer Safety.
S. L. Mason Elementary School
821 West Gordon Street
Familias de la Escuela Primaria S. L. Mason:
Acompáñennos a la Feria de Recursos de Verano gratuita del distrito este sábado de 10:00 a 12:00. Obtengan recursos para que sus hijos sigan aprendiendo este verano. Conozcan el Autobús WOW, vean una demostración de recursos fonéticos y aprendan sobre seguridad en verano.
Escuela Primaria S. L. Mason
821 West Gordon Street
SME Parents & Guardians:
We want your input! We are seeking your thoughts regarding Title I Federal Programs, and our Parent and Family Engagement Program and events for the upcoming year.
Please take a few moments to visit https://www.gocats.org/o/sme/page/parent-and-family-engagement and complete the Stakeholder Input Survey. You will find both online and printable survey forms on this site. You may also find printed surveys in our Parent Resource Center in the front lobby. You'll also find our calendar of events and Title I documents for this school year.
We appreciate your time and input!
Padres y tutores de SME:
¡Queremos su opinión! Estamos buscando sus comentarios sobre los Programas Federales del Título I, y nuestro Programa de Participación de Padres y Familias y los eventos para el próximo año.
Por favor, tómese unos momentos para visitar https://www.gocats.org/o/sme/page/parent-and-family-engagement y completar la Encuesta de Opinión para las Partes Interesadas (Stakeholder Input Survey). En este sitio encontrará formularios de encuesta tanto en línea como impresos. También puede encontrar encuestas impresas en nuestro Centro de Recursos para Padres en el vestíbulo principal. Además, allí encontrará nuestro calendario de eventos y los documentos del Título I para este año escolar.
¡Agradecemos su tiempo y su opinión!
🕶️☀️ SME’s PBIS Wet N’ Wild 🌊
We’re making a splash to celebrate a great year! 💦🎉
To participate in the PBIS Wet & Wild End-of-Year Celebration, students must:
✔️ Use 200 PBIS points
✔️ Have no more than 1 behavior referral during the 4th 9 weeks
Be sure to check out the flyer below for all event details!
If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher. 😊
We’re making a splash to celebrate a great year! 💦🎉
To participate in the PBIS Wet & Wild End-of-Year Celebration, students must:
✔️ Use 200 PBIS points
✔️ Have no more than 1 behavior referral during the 4th 9 weeks
Be sure to check out the flyer below for all event details!
If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher. 😊
**Attention Sallas Mahone Elementary Parents!**
Students in grades 3 and 5 will begin the Georgia Milestones Assessment next week. Please ensure your child gets a good night's rest, eats a nutritious breakfast, and arrives at school on time.
We believe in our students' readiness and know they will soar during this important assessment!
Thank you for your support!
#SallasMahoneElementary #GeorgiaMilestones #StudentSuccess
Students in grades 3 and 5 will begin the Georgia Milestones Assessment next week. Please ensure your child gets a good night's rest, eats a nutritious breakfast, and arrives at school on time.
We believe in our students' readiness and know they will soar during this important assessment!
Thank you for your support!
#SallasMahoneElementary #GeorgiaMilestones #StudentSuccess
Update: New QR Code to Virtual Link Request
Don't forget!
Our annual Parent Input Meeting is tomorrow, April 16, from 12:30-1:30. Join us and offer input on next year's events and Title I documents.
Can't make it in person? Join us virtually! Scan the QR Code on the flier to request a Google Meets link to the meeting.
We look forward to seeing you!
Actualización: Nuevo código QR para la solicitud de enlace virtual
¡No lo olviden! Nuestra Reunión Anual de Aportes de los Padres es mañana, 16 de abril, de 12:30 a 1:30. Acompáñenos y ofrezca sus sugerencias para los eventos del próximo año y los documentos del Título I. ¿No puede asistir en persona? ¡Participe virtualmente! Escanee el código QR en el folleto para solicitar el enlace de Google Meet para la reunión. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!
Don't forget!
Our annual Parent Input Meeting is tomorrow, April 16, from 12:30-1:30. Join us and offer input on next year's events and Title I documents.
Can't make it in person? Join us virtually! Scan the QR Code on the flier to request a Google Meets link to the meeting.
We look forward to seeing you!
Actualización: Nuevo código QR para la solicitud de enlace virtual
¡No lo olviden! Nuestra Reunión Anual de Aportes de los Padres es mañana, 16 de abril, de 12:30 a 1:30. Acompáñenos y ofrezca sus sugerencias para los eventos del próximo año y los documentos del Título I. ¿No puede asistir en persona? ¡Participe virtualmente! Escanee el código QR en el folleto para solicitar el enlace de Google Meet para la reunión. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!
Don't forget!
Our annual Parent Input Meeting is tomorrow, April 16, from 12:30-1:30. Join us and offer input on next year's events and Title I documents.
Can't make it in person? Join us virtually! Scan the QR Code on the flier to request a Google Meets link to the meeting.
We look forward to seeing you!
¡No lo olviden! Nuestra Reunión Anual de Aportes de los Padres es mañana, 16 de abril, de 12:30 a 1:30. Acompáñenos y ofrezca sus sugerencias para los eventos del próximo año y los documentos del Título I. ¿No puede asistir en persona? ¡Participe virtualmente! Escanee el código QR en el folleto para solicitar el enlace de Google Meet para la reunión. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!
Our annual Parent Input Meeting is tomorrow, April 16, from 12:30-1:30. Join us and offer input on next year's events and Title I documents.
Can't make it in person? Join us virtually! Scan the QR Code on the flier to request a Google Meets link to the meeting.
We look forward to seeing you!
¡No lo olviden! Nuestra Reunión Anual de Aportes de los Padres es mañana, 16 de abril, de 12:30 a 1:30. Acompáñenos y ofrezca sus sugerencias para los eventos del próximo año y los documentos del Título I. ¿No puede asistir en persona? ¡Participe virtualmente! Escanee el código QR en el folleto para solicitar el enlace de Google Meet para la reunión. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!
In honor of our military families, students are invited to wear purple every Wednesday in April to show their support. If a student chooses not to wear purple, they should follow the standard school uniform policy.
🌸☀️ SPRING BREAK IS ALMOST HERE! ☀️🌸
📅 March 30 – April 3
Our school will be closed for Spring Break during this time.
We hope all of our students, staff, and families enjoy a week filled with rest, fun, and sunshine! 🌷✨
Classes will resume on Monday, April 6.
Have a safe and wonderful Spring Break! 💛
#SpringBreak #SchoolFamily #RestRechargeReturn
📅 March 30 – April 3
Our school will be closed for Spring Break during this time.
We hope all of our students, staff, and families enjoy a week filled with rest, fun, and sunshine! 🌷✨
Classes will resume on Monday, April 6.
Have a safe and wonderful Spring Break! 💛
#SpringBreak #SchoolFamily #RestRechargeReturn
SME Families:
Join us Thursday, March 19, from 12:30-1:30pm in the SME Media Center for Parent Advisory Council and a GMAS Informational Session.
Hear about and share your input regarding what we have going on at SME! We will then have breakout sessions with 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers regarding the upcoming GMAS. All are welcome!
Familias de SME:
Acompáñennos el jueves 19 de marzo, de 12:30 a 13:30 h, en el Centro Multimedia de SME para la reunión del Consejo Asesor de Padres y una sesión informativa sobre las Pruebas de Evaluación Global (GMAS).
¡Infórmense y compartan sus opiniones sobre las actividades de SME! Luego, tendremos sesiones grupales con maestros de 3.º, 4.º y 5.º grado para hablar sobre las próximas Pruebas de Evaluación Global (GMAS). ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Join us Thursday, March 19, from 12:30-1:30pm in the SME Media Center for Parent Advisory Council and a GMAS Informational Session.
Hear about and share your input regarding what we have going on at SME! We will then have breakout sessions with 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers regarding the upcoming GMAS. All are welcome!
Familias de SME:
Acompáñennos el jueves 19 de marzo, de 12:30 a 13:30 h, en el Centro Multimedia de SME para la reunión del Consejo Asesor de Padres y una sesión informativa sobre las Pruebas de Evaluación Global (GMAS).
¡Infórmense y compartan sus opiniones sobre las actividades de SME! Luego, tendremos sesiones grupales con maestros de 3.º, 4.º y 5.º grado para hablar sobre las próximas Pruebas de Evaluación Global (GMAS). ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀
Tomorrow, March 17th, students are invited to wear green to school! 💚
Tomorrow, March 17th, students are invited to wear green to school! 💚
Dear SME Families,
We value your voice and would love to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete our Leader in Me Family Survey using the link below.
Survey Link: https://www.leaderinme.com/s/sallas-mahone-elementary-school/families
Your feedback helps us understand how our school is doing in building leadership skills in our students and where we can continue to grow. The survey results help guide our efforts to strengthen student voice, leadership opportunities, and the overall school experience for our students and families.
The survey will remain open until Friday, March 27.
Thank you for partnering with us and supporting the leadership growth of our students!
We value your voice and would love to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete our Leader in Me Family Survey using the link below.
Survey Link: https://www.leaderinme.com/s/sallas-mahone-elementary-school/families
Your feedback helps us understand how our school is doing in building leadership skills in our students and where we can continue to grow. The survey results help guide our efforts to strengthen student voice, leadership opportunities, and the overall school experience for our students and families.
The survey will remain open until Friday, March 27.
Thank you for partnering with us and supporting the leadership growth of our students!
Month of the Military Child Fundraiser
Help us celebrate and support our amazing military children! We’re selling Month of the Military Child T-shirts for students, teachers, parents, and families to wear during April.
Every shirt purchased helps us recognize and celebrate the strength and resilience of our military kids. 🇺🇸 Order deadline is Friday, March 20th.
Link: https://goimagine.com/month-of-the-military-child-fundraiser/
Help us celebrate and support our amazing military children! We’re selling Month of the Military Child T-shirts for students, teachers, parents, and families to wear during April.
Every shirt purchased helps us recognize and celebrate the strength and resilience of our military kids. 🇺🇸 Order deadline is Friday, March 20th.
Link: https://goimagine.com/month-of-the-military-child-fundraiser/
☀️🎉 Field Day is Almost Here! 🎉☀️
We are excited for our upcoming Field Day and look forward to a fun time for our students!
📅 Field Day Schedule:
Thursday, March 26
• Kindergarten: 8:15 – 9:45
• 1st Grade: 10:00 – 11:30
• 2nd Grade: 12:00 – 1:30
Friday, March 27
• 5th Grade: 8:15 – 9:45
• 4th Grade: 10:00 – 11:30
• 3rd Grade: 12:00 – 1:30
📣 Important: Parents who plan to attend are asked to please adhere to all parent arrival and participation guidelines to help ensure the day runs smoothly and safely for everyone. Please be on the lookout for a message from your child’s homeroom teacher that will include detailed parent arrival guidelines, visitor procedures, and expectations for Field Day.
Thank you for helping us make Field Day safe, organized, and full of fun for our students! 🏃♂️☀️🎉
We are excited for our upcoming Field Day and look forward to a fun time for our students!
📅 Field Day Schedule:
Thursday, March 26
• Kindergarten: 8:15 – 9:45
• 1st Grade: 10:00 – 11:30
• 2nd Grade: 12:00 – 1:30
Friday, March 27
• 5th Grade: 8:15 – 9:45
• 4th Grade: 10:00 – 11:30
• 3rd Grade: 12:00 – 1:30
📣 Important: Parents who plan to attend are asked to please adhere to all parent arrival and participation guidelines to help ensure the day runs smoothly and safely for everyone. Please be on the lookout for a message from your child’s homeroom teacher that will include detailed parent arrival guidelines, visitor procedures, and expectations for Field Day.
Thank you for helping us make Field Day safe, organized, and full of fun for our students! 🏃♂️☀️🎉
