❄Winter Break, February 17th-18th!❄
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, Feb. 17th and Tuesday, FEb. 18th due to VCS' Winter Break. We hope all of our SME Families stay safe this long weekend.
Students will return on Wednesday, February 19th!
Need something for your children to do over the break? Here is a fun choice board for your children to complete while on break! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tVUU6bxTuRovdr45qUgL8SPRp9Wzl15F/view?usp=sharing
GET YOUR SME FIELD DAY SHIRTS NOW FOR $12!!
◾Click on the SME Field Day Shirt 2025 - Ink and Cotton link: https://inkandcottongoods.com/product/sallas-mahone-field-day-tees-2025/
◾Select a size option by clicking on the dropdown arrow
◾Be sure to type in your child’s FIRST and LAST name
◾Select your child’s GRADE and HOMEROOM teacher by clicking the dropdown arrow
◾Once these steps are complete, click on ADD TO CART
◾Then click on VIEW CART (BELL AT THE TOP), scroll down and click on PROCEED TO CHECKOUT
◾BILLING DETAILS: Make sure the billing address matches the address for your card you are going to use to pay for the order
◾Once all information is entered, click on PLACE ORDER
The deadline to order shirts is Sunday, March 2 at midnight.
**If you have any questions or issues, please contact Ink and Cotton at 229-262-2985.**
Field Day will be held on March 21st (Kinder., 1st, 2nd) and March 28th (3rd, 4th, 5th). More information will be provided!
Congratulations to Mrs. Erica Moody, our head custodian! She is #SallasMaHOME Cats Award winner for the 24-25 school year!🐾💛🖤
Her dedication to ensure our school building is clean and lovely is so appreciated. Even more, her daily smiles warm all of hearts! She is deserving of such an award!
💛🖤❤Pre-orders has been extended to TODAY, February 6th, 3:00 PM.❤🖤💛
Put in your order today to grab one of these original designs! Head over to @topshelf_thebrand or webpage using the following link: https://goimagine.com/eminenttopshelf
📷Spring Photos, Wed., Feb. 12th📷
You may now prepay online using this link: https://bpiphotography.net/view-order-photos/
**Notice: the Spring Individual/Class Group link will be cut off at 4pm on Tues., Feb. 11th**
You may choose to send in payment sheet with money prior to Wed., Feb. 12th.
ALL students will participate in class photos.
Individual photos will only be taken if preordered online or with payment sheet. Payment must be received prior to Wed, Feb. 12th to have your individual picture taken. If you do not prepay (online or order form) for the individual photos, your child will not have their photos taken.
Bring those beautiful smiles and let's capture more memories!
♥💗Feruary 2025 Calendar of Events🎉
Begin marking your calendars for a few special upcoming events. Stay up to date with events going on at SME!
February 2025 Calendar of Events can also be found on our SME webpage using the following link: https://www.gocats.org/o/sme/page/parent-calendar-events
A Big thank you to Brittany Plassman with Mary Kay for her encouragement to our SME new teachers!
It is so wonderful to build safe vertical professional learning communities and to be showered with gifts, strategies, and support. SME loves mentoring with layers of support!
💛🖤❤Want to show your love for our Wildcats?❤🖤💛
Put in your order today to grab one of these original designs! Pre-orders will be collected from now until Monday, February 3rd, 12:00 PM (noon).
Head over to @topshelf_thebrand or webpage using the following link: https://goimagine.com/eminenttopshelf
Reminder that there will be no school on Monday, January 20th in observance of MLK, Jr. Holiday.
We look forward to returning to school on Tuesday, January 21st.
The Valdosta-Lowndes County Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Association recently held their annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Poem and Poster Contest for students in our local school districts. We are proud to announce that we have five students to have placed in this contest.
Jazmyn Taylor - 1st Place - Elementary Poster Contest
Marley Guess - 2nd Place - Elementary Poster Contest
La'Lora Fulton - Honorable Mention - Elementary Poster Contest (Not Pictured)
Morgan Wilson - 2nd Place - Elementary Poem Contest (Not Pictured)
Torrance Brinson - Honorable Mention - Elementary Poem Contest
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 20th.
Students and staff will return on Tuesday, Jan. 21st.
SME Parents, we need your input!
Please take this 5-10 minute survey to share your thoughts. Visit, https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=94AE9C91.
This score does impact our school's Climate Star Rating which is a part of our CCRPI Score documented by the state.
We appreciate your feedback!
Valdosta City Schools and the Valdosta Prepared Parent Initiative look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, January 21 at 5:30 at JL Lomax Elementary. We will discuss a variety of topics. Topics include: Curriculum and Other Academics at the Elementary, Middle, and High School Level, Extracurricular Activities, Programs Tailored to Each Student's Unique Needs, Special Education, Gifted Services, and Infinite Campus and Other Digital Resources. You will also get the opportunity to give us feedback.
Las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Valdosta y la Iniciativa de Padres Preparados de Valdosta esperan verlo el martes 21 de enero a las 5:30 en la escuela primaria JL Lomax. Hablaremos de una variedad de temas. Los temas incluyen: plan de estudios y otros aspectos académicos a nivel de escuela primaria, intermedia y secundaria, actividades extracurriculares, programas adaptados a las necesidades únicas de cada estudiante, educación especial, servicios para superdotados e Infinite Campus y otros recursos digitales. También tendrás la oportunidad de darnos tu opinión.
We can't wait to showcase ALL of SME student's hard work on writing and art on Thursday, Jan. 23rd!🤩
Come join us from 5:30-6:30 PM and peruse the hallways to discover and admire our student's accomplishments!
This year, some of our elective teachers teamed up with SME students to celebrate Christmas by spreading joy and kindness in our community. 🎄🥰
Together, they created Christmas cards filled with uplifting messages. These special cards were delivered to our local nursing homes. The nursing homes were so thankful to receive the thoughtful creations from our talented students.
#SMECapturetheCulture #studentsofsme #TeachersofSME
❄January 2025 Calendar of Events 🎉
A new year is just around the corner and we are ready to begin marking our calendars for a few special events. Stay up to date with events going on at SME!
January 2025 Calendar of Events can also be found on our SME webpage using the following link: https://www.gocats.org/o/sme/page/parent-calendar-events
📢SME Families, reminder that VCS will have early dismissal tomorrow Friday, December 20th.📢
If your child will have a change of transportation, please contact and inform your child's teacher (each homeroom teacher, for each grade level) of their change of transportation. SME dismissal times:
Car Riders: Pre-K, K, 1, 2 @11:45, Grades 3-5 @12:00pm
Daycare: 12:00 pm. Please contact your child’s daycare to make sure they are picking up. If not, please make other arrangements.
VCS Buses: Buses will be dismissed as they enter campus. Approx. 12:30pm buses are scheduled to leave SME campus, but make sure someone is at home to receive children off the bus in case they arrive earlier.
📖SME's Gift of Reading📖
Families, come join us on Friday, December 13th, during your child's grade level designated time (listed below) to enjoy a reading event in your child's classroom! Each classroom will hold their own special event with a focus on reading.
We cannot wait to flood our halls with visitors to share the love of reading and to inspire our students with the passion to read! What better gift to provide our students, than the gift of reading this holiday season?
Kinder., 1st, & 2nd grades: 9:00-9:30 AM then, 3rd, 4th, & 5th grades: 9:45-10:15 AM.
Very Important message for SME Parents:
For the remainder of the week , parents need to use North Oak Street Ext. for drop offs and pick ups. DO NOT use the Cherry Creek Rd. to enter or exit onto Lake Laurie due to a road closure on Cherry Creek Rd. Stay safe SME Families!
Mr. Kvonne Oliver, VCS Social Services Case Manager for Attendance, and Mrs. Jennifer Hay, SME School Social Worker, celebrated excellent attendance this morning at SME!
Of all of the students who have had perfect attendance this year, twelve names were drawn to receive a one hour gaming session at Koa's Gaming Lounge! Congratulations to these students and a big "Thank you!" to Koa's Gaming Lounge for supporting attendance at SME!
