To help ensure a safe and smooth start to each school day, please review our morning arrival procedures:
🕖 Drop-off begins at 7:00 AM
🥞 Breakfast ends at 7:40 AM
⏰ The tardy bell rings at 7:45 AM
Please remember:
✅ Students should remain in their vehicles until morning duty staff are outside at 7:00 AM.
✅ Parents do not need to exit their vehicles. Our staff members are available to assist students as they safely enter the building if needed.
Thank you for helping us keep our arrival process safe, efficient, and stress-free for everyone. We appreciate your partnership in making each morning a great start for our students!
SME Families and Stakeholders:
We want to hear from you! Please use the attached QR Codes to complete a brief survey regarding our School Improvement Goals, School-Parent Compact, and Parent and Family Engagement Policies.
All of these documents can be found at https://www.gocats.org/o/sme/page/parent-and-family-engagement , as well as on the QR Code page distributed at Open House and on the first day of school. They are also available in the Parent Resource Center.
Thank you for your time!
Familias y partes interesadas de SME:
¡Queremos conocer su opinión! Por favor, utilice los códigos QR adjuntos para completar una breve encuesta sobre nuestras metas de mejora escolar, el acuerdo entre la escuela y los padres, y las políticas de participación de padres y familias.
Todos estos documentos se pueden encontrar en https://www.gocats.org/o/sme/page/parent-and-family-engagement , así como en la página con códigos QR que se distribuyó durante la jornada de puertas abiertas (Open House) y el primer día de clases. También están disponibles en el Centro de Recursos para Padres.
¡Gracias por su tiempo!
We're kicking off the school year with a week full of color, school spirit, and fun! 🎉
Be sure to check out the Color Week Dress-Up Days below and encourage your child to join in each day. We can't wait to see our halls filled with bright colors and smiling faces as we celebrate an amazing start to the 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!
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!
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.
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.
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! 🌴📚☀️
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! 🌴📚☀️
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!
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. 😊
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
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!
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!
📅 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
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!
Tomorrow, March 17th, students are invited to wear green to school! 💚
