Updated with Google Meets Link for Live Virtual Participation
SME Families:
Join us tomorrow, from 12:30-1:30pm in the SME Media Center for Parent Advisory Council and GMAS Informational Session.
Hear about and share your input regarding what we have going on at SME! Join us as we discuss the upcoming GMAS for 3rd-5th Grade students. All are welcome!
Can't join us in person? Join us online through Google Meets using the following link:
SME Parent Advisory Council - GMAS Information Session
Thursday, February 19 · 12:30 – 1:30pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vmx-hkxz-bde
Or dial: (US) +1 205-844-5286 PIN: 936 371 513#
Actualizado con el enlace de Google Meets para participación virtual en vivo
Familias de SME:
Únase a nosotros mañana, de 12:30 a 1:30 p. m. en el Centro de medios de SME para el Consejo asesor de padres y la sesión informativa de GMAS.
¡Escuche y comparta sus comentarios sobre lo que estamos haciendo en SME! Acompáñenos a conversar sobre las próximas GMAS para estudiantes de 3.º a 5.º grado. ¡Bienvenidos!
¿No puedes unirte a nosotros en persona? Únete en línea a través de Google Meets usando el siguiente enlace:
Consejo Asesor de Padres de SME - Sesión Informativa de GMAS
Jueves, 19 de febrero · 12:30 – 13:30
Zona horaria: Estados Unidos/Nueva York
Información para unirse a Google Meet
Enlace de la videollamada: https://meet.google.com/vmx-hkxz-bde
O llama al: (EE. UU.) +1 205-844-5286 PIN: 936 371 513#


Updated with Google Meets Link for Live Virtual Participation
SME Families:
Join us tomorrow, from 12:30-1:30pm in the SME Media Center for Parent Advisory Council and GMAS Informational Session.
Hear about and share your input regarding what we have going on at SME! Join us as we discuss the upcoming GMAS for 3rd-5th Grade students. All are welcome!
Can't join us in person? Join us online through Google Meets using the following link:
SME Parent Advisory Council - GMAS Information Session
Thursday, February 19 · 12:30 – 1:30pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vmx-hkxz-bde
Or dial: (US) +1 205-844-5286 PIN: 936 371 513#
Actualizado con el enlace de Google Meets para participación virtual en vivo
Familias de SME:
Únase a nosotros mañana, de 12:30 a 1:30 p. m. en el Centro de medios de SME para el Consejo asesor de padres y la sesión informativa de GMAS.
¡Escuche y comparta sus comentarios sobre lo que estamos haciendo en SME! Acompáñenos a conversar sobre las próximas GMAS para estudiantes de 3.º a 5.º grado. ¡Bienvenidos!
¿No puedes unirte a nosotros en persona? Únete en línea a través de Google Meets usando el siguiente enlace:
Consejo Asesor de Padres de SME - Sesión Informativa de GMAS
Jueves, 19 de febrero · 12:30 – 13:30
Zona horaria: Estados Unidos/Nueva York
Información para unirse a Google Meet
Enlace de la videollamada: https://meet.google.com/vmx-hkxz-bde
O llama al: (EE. UU.) +1 205-844-5286 PIN: 936 371 513#


SME Families:
Join us tomorrow, from 12:30-1:30pm in the SME Media Center for Parent Advisory Council and GMAS Informational Session.
Hear about and share your input regarding what we have going on at SME! Join us as we discuss the upcoming GMAS for 3rd-5th Grade students. All are welcome!
Familias de SME:
Únase a nosotros mañana, de 12:30 a 1:30 p. m. en el Centro de medios de SME para el Consejo asesor de padres y la sesión informativa de GMAS.
¡Escuche y comparta sus comentarios sobre lo que estamos haciendo en SME! Acompáñenos a conversar sobre las próximas GMAS para estudiantes de 3.º a 5.º grado. ¡Bienvenidos!


A reminder that SME individual and class pictures will be taken on Friday, February 20th! The simplest way to purchase photos is by using the prepay link. Please note that the link will be cut off at 4pm on 2/19 so that we can get a list to our photographers.
https://bpiphotography.net/view-order-photos/

Winter break is finally here!
February sixteenth and seventeenth,
Time to relax, play, and enjoy the fun!
No classes, no homework, just rest and cheer,
Winter break's the best time of the year!
So enjoy every moment and make memories to keep!

https://bpiphotography.net/view-order-photos/

Join us next Thursday, February 19, from 12:30-1:30pm in the SME Media Center for Parent Advisory Council and GMAS Informational Session.
Hear about and share your input regarding what we have going on at SME! Join us as we discuss the upcoming GMAS for 3rd-5th Grade students. All are welcome!
Familias de SME:
Acompáñenos el próximo jueves 19 de febrero, de 12:30 a 13:30 h, en la Mediateca de SME para el Consejo Asesor de Padres y la Sesión Informativa de GMAS.
¡Escuche y comparta sus comentarios sobre lo que estamos haciendo en SME! Acompáñenos a conversar sobre las próximas GMAS para estudiantes de 3.º a 5.º grado. ¡Bienvenidos!


Want to help your child stay focused while reading and remember what they read? Join us for Reading Smarter: Strategies for Focus and Retention on February 10, 2026.
This session will share easy, practical reading tips students can use in any class to improve understanding and retention.
👨👩👧👦 Who should join: Students and families
📖 Great for educators too.
🔗 Sign up here:
https://info.varsitytutors.com/reading-smarter-in-georgia-strategies-for-focus-and-retention
📚 Seminario web gratuito para estudiantes y familias
¿Quiere ayudar a su hijo(a) a concentrarse mejor al leer y recordar lo que lee? Acompáñenos al seminario web Leer Mejor: Estrategias para la Concentración y la Retención el 10 de febrero de 2026.
Se compartirán consejos sencillos y prácticos que los estudiantes pueden usar en cualquier materia para mejorar la comprensión y la retención.
👨👩👧👦 Quiénes pueden participar: Estudiantes y familias
📖 También es útil para educadores.
🔗 Regístrese aquí:
https://info.varsitytutors.com/reading-smarter-in-georgia-strategies-for-focus-and-retention


Don’t miss out on the SME Field Day Shirt for just $12, designed by one of our very own 5th graders, Marley Guess! After an awesome design competition, Marley’s design was selected. Huge thank you to all students who submitted a design—we are so proud of you!
🗓 Order Deadline: Sunday, March 1 at midnight
👉 Order here:
https://inkandcottongoods.com/product/sme-field-day-shirt-2026/
🛒 How to Order:
✔️ Select shirt size (use the dropdown)
✔️ Enter your child’s FIRST and LAST name
✔️ Select your child’s GRADE and HOMEROOM teacher
✔️ Click Add to Cart
✔️ Click View Cart (bell at the top), scroll down, and select Proceed to Checkout
✔️ Billing Info: Be sure the billing address matches the card being used
✔️ Click Place Order
📞 Questions or issues? Contact Ink and Cotton at 229-262-2985
🏃♂️ Field Day Dates:
• Thursday, March 26: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd
• Friday, March 27: 3rd, 4th, 5th
More Field Day details coming soon—stay tuned! 🎈



SME Families:
Join us for our annual Author & Art Gallery today from 5:30-6:30pm. Come see the writing and art of our students and receive information about helping your child with writing at home. We look forward to seeing you then!
Familias de SME:
Acompáñenos a nuestra Galería de Autores y Arte anual hoy de 5:30 p. m. a 6:30 p. m. Vengan a ver los trabajos de escritura y arte de nuestros estudiantes y reciban información sobre cómo ayudar a su hijo con la escritura en casa. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!


Join us for our annual Author & Art Gallery on Thursday, Jan 22, from 5:30-6:30pm. Come see the writing and art of our students and receive information about helping your child with writing at home. We look forward to seeing you then!
Familias de SME:
Acompáñenos a nuestra Galería de Autores y Arte anual el jueves 22 de enero, de 5:30 p. m. a 6:30 p. m. Vengan a ver los trabajos de escritura y arte de nuestros estudiantes y reciban información sobre cómo ayudar a su hijo con la escritura en casa. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!



Join us for our annual Author & Art Gallery on Thursday, Jan 22, from 5:30-6:30pm. Come see the writing and art of our students and receive information about helping your child with writing at home. We look forward to seeing you then!
Familias de SME:
Acompáñenos a nuestra Galería de Autores y Arte anual el jueves 22 de enero, de 5:30 p. m. a 6:30 p. m. Vengan a ver los trabajos de escritura y arte de nuestros estudiantes y reciban información sobre cómo ayudar a su hijo con la escritura en casa. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!



Please take a moment to complete the Georgia School Climate Survey. This survey gives us valuable information and only takes about five to ten minutes to complete.
Thank you for your time!

See you Wednesday!
¡Nuestro calendario de enero ya está disponible en nuestra página web! Visita https://www.gocats.org/o/sme/page/sme-event-calendars-spanish para consultar las fechas de los próximos eventos.
¡Nos vemos el miércoles!


Bus riders are scheduled to dismiss at 12:30 today. Please have someone home to receive students in case of early arrival.
Daycare riders are still scheduled to dismiss at 11:30.
Car riders are still scheduled to dismiss at 11:15 (PreK-2nd Grade) and 11:30 (3rd-5th Grade).
We at Sallas Mahone with you and your family Happy Holidays! We will see you on Wednesday, January 7!

Early literacy begins with us. When grownups take time to read with children, we show them that stories matter. Thank you to Ms. Katonia Williams and Ms. Jennifer Hay for modeling the joy of reading.
And our Wildcats took it even further—turning their reading corner into a monster reading cave! Every page turned builds their love for stories and learning.
Please be advised that there will be an early dismissal on Friday, December 19th. If your student is changing their usual method of transportation, a note from the parent with permission must be provided to the teacher.
Additionally, please check with your daycare to confirm they will be picking up your student at the scheduled time.
Thank you for your cooperation!

