SME Title I Survey
Did you miss the Title I Meeting last week? That's okay! Use the link below to access the SME Parent and Family Engagement website. You'll find the Title I presentation, our Parent Engagement Policy, the Parent School Compact, our School Improvement Plan, and much more! Please take a moment to complete the survey attached to the QR code to offer feedback on the goals and initiatives of SME.
https://www.gocats.org/o/sme/page/parent-and-family-engagement
We value your input and thank you for your time!
Encuesta de SME sobre el programa Título I
¿No pudo asistir a la reunión sobre el programa Título I la semana pasada? ¡No se preocupe! Utilice el siguiente enlace para acceder al sitio web de SME dedicado a la participación de padres y familias. Allí encontrará la presentación del programa Título I, nuestra Política de Participación de los Padres, el Acuerdo entre Padres y Escuela, nuestro Plan de Mejora Escolar ¡y mucho más! Por favor, dedique un momento a completar la encuesta a la que se accede mediante el código QR para compartir sus opiniones sobre las metas e iniciativas de SME.
https://www.gocats.org/o/sme/page/parent-and-family-engagement
¡Valoramos su opinión y le agradecemos su tiempo!
Did you miss the Title I Meeting last week? That's okay! Use the link below to access the SME Parent and Family Engagement website. You'll find the Title I presentation, our Parent Engagement Policy, the Parent School Compact, our School Improvement Plan, and much more! Please take a moment to complete the survey attached to the QR code to offer feedback on the goals and initiatives of SME.
https://www.gocats.org/o/sme/page/parent-and-family-engagement
We value your input and thank you for your time!
Encuesta de SME sobre el programa Título I
¿No pudo asistir a la reunión sobre el programa Título I la semana pasada? ¡No se preocupe! Utilice el siguiente enlace para acceder al sitio web de SME dedicado a la participación de padres y familias. Allí encontrará la presentación del programa Título I, nuestra Política de Participación de los Padres, el Acuerdo entre Padres y Escuela, nuestro Plan de Mejora Escolar ¡y mucho más! Por favor, dedique un momento a completar la encuesta a la que se accede mediante el código QR para compartir sus opiniones sobre las metas e iniciativas de SME.
https://www.gocats.org/o/sme/page/parent-and-family-engagement
¡Valoramos su opinión y le agradecemos su tiempo!
Need attendance support? We're here to help!
If something is affecting your child's attendance, don't wait. Let us know! VCS is here to support families and help remove barriers to school attendance.
Scan the QR Code to complete a form to request support. Let's identify barriers and help all of our students attend school regularly and succeed every day!
If something is affecting your child's attendance, don't wait. Let us know! VCS is here to support families and help remove barriers to school attendance.
Scan the QR Code to complete a form to request support. Let's identify barriers and help all of our students attend school regularly and succeed every day!
Join us on Thursday, September 17 for an evening of connection, goal-setting, and family fun. All parents are invited and encouraged to attend both events!
Schedule of Events
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Parent Advisory Council Meeting
Learn about school initiatives, share your input, and collaborate with school leaders.
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Back to School Family Mission Night
Classroom Visits: Drop by your child’s classroom with your student to discuss their academic goals for the year.
Media Center Activities: Head over to the Media Center to draft your Family Mission Statement together and capture memories at the photo booth!
We look forward to seeing you there as we partner together for a successful school year!
Nos encantaría que nos acompañen el jueves 17 de septiembre a una noche de convivencia, metas académicas y diversión en familia. Todos los padres y tutores están invitados a asistir a ambos eventos.
Programa de actividades:
• 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Reunión del Consejo Consultivo de Padres (PAC)
Infórmense sobre las iniciativas escolares, compartan sus ideas y colaboren con los directivos del plantel.
• 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Noche de Misión Familiar de Regreso a Clases
- Visita a las aulas: Acompañen a su hijo(a) a su salón de clases para conversar sobre sus metas académicas para este año escolar.
- Actividades en la Biblioteca (Media Center): Pasen a la biblioteca para redactar juntos su Declaración de Misión Familiar y tómense un recuerdo en la cabina de fotos.
¡Esperamos contar con su presencia para trabajar juntos por el éxito de nuestros estudiantes!
Schedule of Events
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Parent Advisory Council Meeting
Learn about school initiatives, share your input, and collaborate with school leaders.
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Back to School Family Mission Night
Classroom Visits: Drop by your child’s classroom with your student to discuss their academic goals for the year.
Media Center Activities: Head over to the Media Center to draft your Family Mission Statement together and capture memories at the photo booth!
We look forward to seeing you there as we partner together for a successful school year!
Nos encantaría que nos acompañen el jueves 17 de septiembre a una noche de convivencia, metas académicas y diversión en familia. Todos los padres y tutores están invitados a asistir a ambos eventos.
Programa de actividades:
• 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Reunión del Consejo Consultivo de Padres (PAC)
Infórmense sobre las iniciativas escolares, compartan sus ideas y colaboren con los directivos del plantel.
• 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Noche de Misión Familiar de Regreso a Clases
- Visita a las aulas: Acompañen a su hijo(a) a su salón de clases para conversar sobre sus metas académicas para este año escolar.
- Actividades en la Biblioteca (Media Center): Pasen a la biblioteca para redactar juntos su Declaración de Misión Familiar y tómense un recuerdo en la cabina de fotos.
¡Esperamos contar con su presencia para trabajar juntos por el éxito de nuestros estudiantes!
✨ I AM BEAUTIFUL Mentoring Program ✨
We are excited to share an amazing opportunity for our students to participate in the I AM BEAUTIFUL Mentoring Program! 💕🌟
💗 Want to learn more?
Simply scan the QR code located on the flyer for additional information and details about the program.
We are excited to share an amazing opportunity for our students to participate in the I AM BEAUTIFUL Mentoring Program! 💕🌟
💗 Want to learn more?
Simply scan the QR code located on the flyer for additional information and details about the program.
September is National Attendance Awareness Month!
This month, we are celebrating and educating our students, families, and community about the importance of good attendance!
Let's help all of our students build the habit of good attendance and set them up for academic success!
Start Strong! Stay Strong! Every Day Counts!
This month, we are celebrating and educating our students, families, and community about the importance of good attendance!
Let's help all of our students build the habit of good attendance and set them up for academic success!
Start Strong! Stay Strong! Every Day Counts!
🚨 Exciting News! SME Fundraiser Announced! 🚨
Information was sent home! We’re encouraging all families to get involved and help us reach our goals by selling to friends, family, and neighbors.
Let’s come together as a school community to support our students and programs. Every contribution makes a difference!
SME Parents:
We are looking forward to seeing you tonight at Parent Advisory Council and the Annual Title I Meeting!
Please review the following reminders.
2nd and 3rd Grade: Be in Mrs. Cooper's room at 5:00 to get ready for your performance!
Parents: Please join us in the gym at 5:00 for Parent Advisory Council. You'll get lots of great information about things that are happening here at SME! The Annual Title I Meeting will immediately follow the 2nd & 3rd Grade Chorus performance.
Please park in the large parking lot and enter through the side door by the gym. You'll sign in and get lots of good information after going through the Evolve System.
Please adhere to the VCS Clear Bag Policy.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Padres de familia de SME:
¡Esperamos verlos esta noche en la reunión del Consejo Asesor de Padres y en la Reunión Anual del Título I!
Por favor, tomen nota de los siguientes recordatorios:
2.º y 3.er grado: ¡Preséntense en el salón de la Sra. Cooper a las 5:00 p. m. para prepararse para su presentación!
Padres: Acompáñennos en el gimnasio a las 5:00 p. m. para la reunión del Consejo Asesor de Padres. ¡Recibirán información valiosa sobre las actividades que se llevan a cabo aquí en SME! La Reunión Anual del Título I se realizará inmediatamente después de la presentación del coro de 2.º y 3.er grado.
Por favor, estaciónense en el estacionamiento grande y entren por la puerta lateral junto al gimnasio. Deberán registrarse y recibirán información importante tras pasar por el sistema Evolve.
Por favor, cumplan con la política de VCS sobre el uso de bolsas transparentes.
¡Esperamos verlos pronto!
We are looking forward to seeing you tonight at Parent Advisory Council and the Annual Title I Meeting!
Please review the following reminders.
2nd and 3rd Grade: Be in Mrs. Cooper's room at 5:00 to get ready for your performance!
Parents: Please join us in the gym at 5:00 for Parent Advisory Council. You'll get lots of great information about things that are happening here at SME! The Annual Title I Meeting will immediately follow the 2nd & 3rd Grade Chorus performance.
Please park in the large parking lot and enter through the side door by the gym. You'll sign in and get lots of good information after going through the Evolve System.
Please adhere to the VCS Clear Bag Policy.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Padres de familia de SME:
¡Esperamos verlos esta noche en la reunión del Consejo Asesor de Padres y en la Reunión Anual del Título I!
Por favor, tomen nota de los siguientes recordatorios:
2.º y 3.er grado: ¡Preséntense en el salón de la Sra. Cooper a las 5:00 p. m. para prepararse para su presentación!
Padres: Acompáñennos en el gimnasio a las 5:00 p. m. para la reunión del Consejo Asesor de Padres. ¡Recibirán información valiosa sobre las actividades que se llevan a cabo aquí en SME! La Reunión Anual del Título I se realizará inmediatamente después de la presentación del coro de 2.º y 3.er grado.
Por favor, estaciónense en el estacionamiento grande y entren por la puerta lateral junto al gimnasio. Deberán registrarse y recibirán información importante tras pasar por el sistema Evolve.
Por favor, cumplan con la política de VCS sobre el uso de bolsas transparentes.
¡Esperamos verlos pronto!
SME Families:
Join us for our Annual Title I Meeting and our first Parent Advisory Council Meeting of the year!
Tomorrow: Tuesday, August 25
5:00-5:30 - Parent Advisory Council
5:30-6:00 - Annual Title I Meeting
Come watch our 2nd and 3rd Grade students present a chorus performance. Hear about upcoming events, Leader in Me initiatives, Student Lighthouse Teams, and our Title I Program. This will be an evening packed with information about SME and opportunities to get involved that you don't want to miss!
2nd and 3rd grade students will report to Mrs. Cooper at 5:00pm.
Both events will be held in the gym.
All parents are welcome!
See you there!
Familias de SME:
¡Acompáñennos en nuestra Reunión Anual del Programa Título I y en la primera Reunión del Consejo Asesor de Padres del año!
Mañana: Martes, 25 de agosto
5:00-5:30 - Consejo Asesor de Padres
5:30-6:00 - Reunión Anual del Programa Título I
Vengan a ver la presentación del coro de nuestros alumnos de 2.º y 3.er grado. Infórmense sobre los próximos eventos, las iniciativas del programa "Leader in Me", los Equipos de Estudiantes Líderes y nuestro Programa Título I. ¡Será una tarde llena de información sobre SME y oportunidades para participar que no se pueden perder!
Los alumnos de 2.º y 3.er grado deben presentarse con la Sra. Cooper a las 5:00 p. m.
Ambos eventos se llevarán a cabo en el gimnasio.
¡Todos los padres son bienvenidos!
¡Los esperamos!
Current SME PreK Parents:
Join PreK teachers Tuesday, August 25, at 4:00 pm to hear about what your child will be learning this year and ways in which you can help at home!
See you there!
Padres de alumnos actuales de PreK en SME:
Acompañen a los maestros de PreK el martes 25 de agosto a las 4:00 p. m. para conocer lo que su hijo aprenderá este año y cómo pueden ayudar desde casa.
¡Nos vemos allí!
SME Families:
Join us for our Annual Title I Meeting and our first Parent Advisory Council Meeting of the year!
Tuesday, August 25
5:00-5:30 - Parent Advisory Council
5:30-6:00 - Annual Title I Meeting
Come watch our 2nd and 3rd Grade students present a chorus performance. Hear about upcoming events, Leader in Me initiatives, Student Lighthouse Teams, and our Title I Program. This will be an evening packed with information about SME and opportunities to get involved that you don't want to miss!
2nd and 3rd grade students will report to Mrs. Cooper at 5:00pm.
Both events will be held in the gym.
All parents are welcome!
See you there!
Familias de SME:
¡Acompáñennos en nuestra Reunión Anual del Programa Título I y en la primera Reunión del Consejo Asesor de Padres del año!
Martes, 25 de agosto
5:00-5:30 - Consejo Asesor de Padres
5:30-6:00 - Reunión Anual del Programa Título I
Vengan a ver la presentación del coro de nuestros alumnos de 2.º y 3.er grado. Infórmense sobre los próximos eventos, las iniciativas del programa "Leader in Me", los Equipos de Estudiantes Líderes y nuestro Programa Título I. ¡Será una tarde llena de información sobre SME y oportunidades para participar que no se pueden perder!
Los alumnos de 2.º y 3.er grado deben presentarse con la Sra. Cooper a las 5:00 p. m.
Ambos eventos se llevarán a cabo en el gimnasio.
¡Todos los padres son bienvenidos!
¡Los esperamos!
Join us for our Annual Title I Meeting and our first Parent Advisory Council Meeting of the year!
Tuesday, August 25
5:00-5:30 - Parent Advisory Council
5:30-6:00 - Annual Title I Meeting
Come watch our 2nd and 3rd Grade students present a chorus performance. Hear about upcoming events, Leader in Me initiatives, Student Lighthouse Teams, and our Title I Program. This will be an evening packed with information about SME and opportunities to get involved that you don't want to miss!
2nd and 3rd grade students will report to Mrs. Cooper at 5:00pm.
Both events will be held in the gym.
All parents are welcome!
See you there!
Familias de SME:
¡Acompáñennos en nuestra Reunión Anual del Programa Título I y en la primera Reunión del Consejo Asesor de Padres del año!
Martes, 25 de agosto
5:00-5:30 - Consejo Asesor de Padres
5:30-6:00 - Reunión Anual del Programa Título I
Vengan a ver la presentación del coro de nuestros alumnos de 2.º y 3.er grado. Infórmense sobre los próximos eventos, las iniciativas del programa "Leader in Me", los Equipos de Estudiantes Líderes y nuestro Programa Título I. ¡Será una tarde llena de información sobre SME y oportunidades para participar que no se pueden perder!
Los alumnos de 2.º y 3.er grado deben presentarse con la Sra. Cooper a las 5:00 p. m.
Ambos eventos se llevarán a cabo en el gimnasio.
¡Todos los padres son bienvenidos!
¡Los esperamos!
SME Families:
Join us for our Annual Title I Meeting and our first Parent Advisory Council Meeting of the year!
Tuesday, August 25
5:00-5:30 - Parent Advisory Council
5:30-6:00 - Annual Title I Meeting
Come watch our 2nd and 3rd Grade students present a chorus performance. Hear about upcoming events, Leader in Me initiatives, Student Lighthouse Teams, and our Title I Program. This will be an evening packed with information about SME and opportunities to get involved that you don't want to miss!
2nd and 3rd grade students will report to Mrs. Cooper at 5:00pm.
Both events will be held in the gym.
All parents are welcome!
See you there!
Familias de SME:
¡Acompáñennos en nuestra Reunión Anual del Programa Título I y en la primera Reunión del Consejo Asesor de Padres del año!
Martes, 25 de agosto
5:00-5:30 - Consejo Asesor de Padres
5:30-6:00 - Reunión Anual del Programa Título I
Vengan a ver la presentación del coro de nuestros alumnos de 2.º y 3.er grado. Infórmense sobre los próximos eventos, las iniciativas del programa "Leader in Me", los Equipos de Estudiantes Líderes y nuestro Programa Título I. ¡Será una tarde llena de información sobre SME y oportunidades para participar que no se pueden perder!
Los alumnos de 2.º y 3.er grado deben presentarse con la Sra. Cooper a las 5:00 p. m.
Ambos eventos se llevarán a cabo en el gimnasio.
¡Todos los padres son bienvenidos!
¡Los esperamos!
Join us for our Annual Title I Meeting and our first Parent Advisory Council Meeting of the year!
Tuesday, August 25
5:00-5:30 - Parent Advisory Council
5:30-6:00 - Annual Title I Meeting
Come watch our 2nd and 3rd Grade students present a chorus performance. Hear about upcoming events, Leader in Me initiatives, Student Lighthouse Teams, and our Title I Program. This will be an evening packed with information about SME and opportunities to get involved that you don't want to miss!
2nd and 3rd grade students will report to Mrs. Cooper at 5:00pm.
Both events will be held in the gym.
All parents are welcome!
See you there!
Familias de SME:
¡Acompáñennos en nuestra Reunión Anual del Programa Título I y en la primera Reunión del Consejo Asesor de Padres del año!
Martes, 25 de agosto
5:00-5:30 - Consejo Asesor de Padres
5:30-6:00 - Reunión Anual del Programa Título I
Vengan a ver la presentación del coro de nuestros alumnos de 2.º y 3.er grado. Infórmense sobre los próximos eventos, las iniciativas del programa "Leader in Me", los Equipos de Estudiantes Líderes y nuestro Programa Título I. ¡Será una tarde llena de información sobre SME y oportunidades para participar que no se pueden perder!
Los alumnos de 2.º y 3.er grado deben presentarse con la Sra. Cooper a las 5:00 p. m.
Ambos eventos se llevarán a cabo en el gimnasio.
¡Todos los padres son bienvenidos!
¡Los esperamos!
🎨✨ DATE CHANGE! ✨🎨
Our Face Painting Event has been RESCHEDULED! 💛🖤
📅 NEW DATE: Friday, August 28th
📝 Permission slips will be sent home as we get closer to August 28th. Please be on the lookout for more information!
Our Face Painting Event has been RESCHEDULED! 💛🖤
📅 NEW DATE: Friday, August 28th
📝 Permission slips will be sent home as we get closer to August 28th. Please be on the lookout for more information!
🚗 Morning Drop-Off Reminder 🚗
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!
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!
📚🌈 Get Ready for Color Week at SME! 🌈📚
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!
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!
🎉 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.
