
We're proud to be Wildcats every day!

Wear bright/neon colors tomorrow for Attendance Awareness Month!
#EveryDayCounts #AttendTodayAchieveTomorrow

#EveryDayCounts #HereTodayAchieveTomorrow

Community Partners and SME teachers will come together to provide various exhibits for discovery and learning! Come join us to explore and engage in a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities! We can't wait to see you!
⚙🧮🎨Familias de SME: ¡Nuestra divertida Noche STEAM anual para toda la familia será la próxima semana, el martes 30 de septiembre, de 5:30 a 7:00 p. m.!💻🔬
Socios Comunitarios y profesores de SME se reunirán para ofrecer diversas exhibiciones que fomenten el descubrimiento y el aprendizaje. ¡Acompáñenos a explorar y participar en diversas actividades de Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería, Arte y Matemáticas! ¡Estamos deseando verle!


Don't forget to wear your BLUE tomorrow and beat those Monday Morning Blues!

SME is celebrating next week!
On Monday, we're wearing blue and leaving the Monday morning blues behind!
On Tuesday, we're teaming up for attendance by wearing our favorite team colors or jersey!
On Wednesday, we're wearing bright colors and remembering that great attendance helps us shine!
On Thursday, we're wearing our black and gold to show that we're proud to be Wildcats every day!
On our Asynchronous Learning Day on Friday, wear your pajamas while you complete your school work at home!
On Thursday morning, watch for our special guests here to welcome students as they come to school during our Attendance Celebration!

🎉 Join Us for STEAM Night & Leader in Me Showcase! 🎉
🎉 Join Us for STEAM Night & Leader in Me Showcase! 🎉
📅 Date: September 30, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:30 - 7:00
📍 Location: Sallas Mahone Elementary
🔬 What’s Happening?
✨ Explore hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities!
✨ See how our students are growing as Leaders in Me by living the 7 Habits.
✨ Family-friendly stations, interactive projects, and student showcases.
💡 Why Come?
Come hungry, explore STEAM, and enjoy a great night with family & friends!
Discover your child’s creativity and leadership in action.
Work together as a family on fun, problem-solving challenges.
Celebrate how Sallas Mahone Leaders think, learn, and shine!
🌟 Everyone is Welcome! Bring your curiosity, teamwork, and school spirit for an evening of fun, learning, and leadership.


SME School Book Fair is coming September 27 – October 3!
Students and families will have the chance to explore a wide variety of books for every age and interest. This is a great way to build your home library and support our school at the same time. ❤️
📅 Save the Dates: September 27 – October 3
📍 Sallas Mahone Elementary
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

We have an Asynchronous Learning Day coming up! ✏️ Students will not report to school on Friday, September 26, 2025.
👉 Work packets will be sent home with students.
👉 Parent-Teacher Conferences will be scheduled soon—watch for communication from your child’s teacher.

We are so proud of our amazing educators whose innovative ideas were recognized and funded through this grant program. 💡📚 Their dedication and creativity continue to inspire and impact our students in the best ways possible.
👏 Join us in celebrating these outstanding teachers who are bringing bright ideas to life in our classrooms!
#BrightIdeas #ColquittEMC #EducationExcellence #TeacherLeaders

On Friday, September 19th, we are thrilled to welcome the Valdosta High School Agriculture Class
for an AGtivity Day! 🎉 Our students will get to see farm animals up close and explore real farm equipment while learning
about the importance of agriculture in our community. Animals may include: Chickens, ducks, rabbits,
pigs, miniature dairy cows, and a dog who demonstrates herding in a safe and controlled setting.
A huge thank you to our partners at Valdosta High School for bringing this engaging and hands on
experience for our students! 💛
Parents, if your child does not have permission to participate, or if your child has any allergies
(animal, environmental, etc.) that we should be aware of, please notify your child’s teacher or the
school.

We’re excited to kick off the season with fresh spirit gear for the whole family! 🎉 Friends and family can shop a variety of shirts, bags, and—new this year—stadium seats, just in time for football season.
✨ Plus! ✨
2 lucky students who participate will each receive a $20 Scholastic e-card to use at our upcoming Book Fair! 📚💳
🗓️ Pre-order dates: September 7 – September 21
📦 Orders will be sent home with your student if you select pickup.
🛍️ Shop here ➡️ goimagine.com/eminenttopshelf
Thank you for supporting Sallas Mahone and showing your school spirit! 💛🖤

September is Attendance Awareness Month! Every day in school matters and adds up to a student’s success. Let’s work together to build strong attendance habits! Show up, be present, and shine bright all year long. Sallas Mahone is always sweeter when our scholars are here! 💛🖤 🐾
#SeeYouAtSME #SallasMahoneWhereLeadersBelong #AttendanceMatters #SallasMaHOME

Shop fun spirit items ranging from just 50¢ to $6!
📍 School Media Center
📅 Tomorrow, Friday, August 29th
💵 Parents, please send CASH with your student so they can join the fun!


This Friday, August 29, SME will offer face painting for $2.00!
A yellow permission home was sent home with your child today. If you would like for your child to participate, please send in the signed permission form and money by Friday.
Go Cats!

Two Events in One!
Join us tomorrow for our Annual Title I Meeting AND Parents are Teachers, Too!
Our Title I Meeting will be from 5:00-5:30 in the gym. We will watch Second and Third Grade students' chorus performance and then hear information about Title I. From there, we will go to the grade level hallways, where you will hear about what your child is learning and how you can help support learning at home.
We will have two sessions of Parents are Teachers, Too. The first is from 5:30-6:00 and the second is from 6:00-6:30.
We also have our PreK Parent Orientation at 4:00pm in the Media Center. PreK Parents: Come here about what your child is learning in PreK and how you can help at home!
If you have a student in Second or Third Grade who is participating in the chorus performance, please make sure they are in Mrs. Cooper's Music Classroom by 4:45.
We hope to see you then!
¡Dos eventos en uno!
¡Acompáñenos mañana a nuestra Reunión Anual de Título I y a la Reunión de Padres y Maestros!
Nuestra Reunión de Título I será de 5:00 p. m. a 5:30 p. m. en el gimnasio. Veremos la presentación del coro de estudiantes de segundo y tercer grado y luego escucharemos información sobre el Título I. Después, nos dirigiremos a los pasillos de cada grado, donde les contaremos lo que está aprendiendo su hijo y cómo pueden apoyar el aprendizaje en casa.
Tendremos dos sesiones de "Padres y Maestros". La primera será de 5:30 p. m. a 6:00 p. m. y la segunda de 6:00 p. m. a 6:30 p. m.
También tendremos nuestra Orientación para Padres de PreK a las 4:00 p. m. en la Biblioteca. Padres de PreK: ¡Vengan a conversar sobre lo que está aprendiendo su hijo en PreK y cómo pueden ayudar en casa!
Si tiene un alumno de segundo o tercer grado que participe en la presentación del coro, por favor, asegúrese de que esté en el aula de música de la Sra. Cooper a las 4:45.
¡Esperamos verlos entonces!




🍧 Exciting News! 🍧
Kona Ice is coming to Sallas Mahone on Thursday, August 28th! Get ready for a refreshing treat!
Please note: **We will NOT be accepting cash in the front office on the day of the visit.** To make your purchase, ensure you use the prepayment portal, which closes at **5 AM on August 28th**.
Don't miss out—prepay now and enjoy a cool, delicious Kona Ice! 🍧

Lowndes County Health Department will be offering flu vaccines across school campuses this fall. If you would like to register your child, please scan the QR Code or visit www.southhealthdistrict.com/LowndesFlu .

