Sugarmill Elementary

🦖🦕 Kindergarten Dino Adventure! 🦕🦖 Last week, our Sugarmill Kindergarteners went back in time and explored the fascinating world of dinosaurs! They: 🔍 Dug deep as paleontologists to uncover fossils. 🎨 Created their own dinosaur fossils. 📚 Learned all about different types of dinosaurs. ✏️ Wrote creative stories and waited all week to see what would hatch from the mysterious eggs! 🥚✨ Our hallways were transformed into a prehistoric paradise, and even our amazing teachers joined the fun by dressing up as dinos! 🦕 What an awesome way to head into spring break! Great job, little explorers! 🦖 #DinoWeek #Stegasaurus #TRex #SESEaglesSoar #SugarmillEagles #SpringBreakVibes #Eagles

Jax Zoo Field Trip! ☀️ This past Tuesday, our students from Mrs. Johnson’s class, Mrs. Mitchell’s class, Mrs. Jones’s class, and Mrs. Jeffcoat’s class took an exciting field trip to the Jacksonville Zoo! It was a beautiful, sunny day filled with fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories. We saw gorillas, giraffes, rhinos, lions, penguins, and so much more! 🦁🐵 After exploring the zoo, we enjoyed lunch together and shared our favorite animals of the day. A huge THANK YOU to our amazing teachers and parents who helped make this adventure possible! ❤️🐾 #ZooTrip #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #MakingMemories #SESEaglesSoar #SugarmillEagles

3rd grade student Bradley Hanson saw a need at his school and gathered his friends to help.  Bradley noticed that the blustery weather had scattered trash around the playground.   During an afternoon class meeting, he asked his friends to help clean the playground.  They made a list of tools they needed and a date to complete the project. Thanks to Bradley and his friends in Mrs. Brooks' class, our playground is clean once again.  Bradley's tip is to remember not to litter. SES is so proud of students like Bradley who pitch in to make our school great!

🏸 Shout out to Coach Joiner, Coach Matthews, and our awesome third grade Eagles! 🦅 This week in PE, they learned how to play badminton — including how to properly hold the racket, hit the birdie, and practice rallying with their classmates! We’re so proud of the skills they’re building and the fun they’re having while staying active. Great job, Eagles! Keep soaring! 💪👏 #SESEaglesSoar #SugarmillElementary #BadmintonBasics #SESStrong #PEFun

📸 Today, our SES students and staff ROCKED THEIR SOCKS in the most colorful way to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day! 💙💛 From bright stripes to wild mismatches, our halls were full of love, acceptance, and support for our friends with Down syndrome. Thank you to everyone who participated and showed that different is beautiful! 🧦 #RockYourSocks #WorldDownSyndromeDay #SESShines #InclusionMatters #DifferentNotLess #SESEaglesSoar #SugarmillEagles

**Celebrating the Support of the SES PTO!** At Sugarmill Elementary, we truly believe that our Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is the best around! Their incredible generosity continues to impact our students in meaningful ways. Recently, they supplied our media center with brand-new t-shirts for the Extreme Readers' Club, and we couldn’t be more grateful! The Extreme Readers' Club is an inspiring initiative aimed at encouraging our 2nd to 5th graders to dive into the world of nonfiction literature. By reading about a variety of topics, students expand their knowledge and develop a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. To earn an official Extreme Readers' Club shirt, students must complete rigorous requirements—a challenge that inspires them to push their reading abilities to new heights. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the SES PTO for their unwavering support and commitment to enriching our students' educational experiences. Your contributions make a difference every day, and we are excited to see our young readers proudly wearing their new shirts as they embark on their literary journeys. Thank you for being such incredible champions of our school's mission!

🎉 This Friday is "Rock Your Socks" Day! 🧦💥 Join us in supporting our friends with Down Syndrome by wearing your craziest, most colorful socks! Let’s show our love and raise awareness for this amazing community. 💙 #RockYourSocks #DownSyndromeAwareness #SpreadTheLove

📢 Last week was National School Breakfast Week! 🎉🥞🍳 Our Sugarmill Eagles started their mornings with some delicious and nutritious meals, including Green Eggs & Ham, pancakes with whipped cream & fruit, and so much more! 🥓🍓 A huge thank you to Mrs. Robbie and our amazing Eagle Café Staff for making breakfast extra special every day! 🦅 #FoodisFuel #SugarmillEagles #EagleCafe #SchoolNutrition #NationalBreakfastWeek #SESEaglesSoar

📢 Attention Sugarmill 5th Grade Families! 📢 St. Marys Middle School is hosting 5th Grade Family Night for future Bobcats! 🎉 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 18th ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM 📍 Location: SMMS Cafeteria Come learn about middle school life, meet teachers, and get excited for the next big step! SMMS T-shirts, bracelets, and water bottles will be available for purchase (cash only). We can't wait to see our Sugarmill Superstars there! 🌟🐾 #FutureBobcats #SMMSFamilyNight #SESEaglesSoar #SugarmillEagles

✨Alpha Friend Parade Fun in Kindergarten!✨ Our Kindergarteners had an absolute blast at the Alpha Friend Parade as they celebrated completing the alphabet with our ELA curriculum, HMH! 🎉🔤 Each little eagle picked their favorite Alpha Friend letter and dressed up in the most creative costumes. From Annie Apple 🍏 to Ziggy Zebra 🦓, our hallways were filled with excitement, learning, and lots of smiles! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who lined the hallways to cheer them on—you made this event even more special! 💙💛 Check out these adorable moments from the parade! 📸👇 #AlphaFriendParade #KindergartenSuperstars #SugarmillProud #LearningIsFun #ABCs #SESEaglesSoar

We are thrilled to invite everyone to join us for Theatre on the Turf at Chris Gilman Stadium on Saturday, March 22nd! This exciting FREE event promises a fantastic day for families and community members alike! Fathers Inspired Restored & Motivated (FIRM) will kick off the day with their inspiring presentation, "Team Work Makes the Dream Work," specially organized for parents. Join us from 4:00-5:00 p.m. at the CCHS Lecture Hall for men and CCHS G1 for women. After the presentation, the fun continues with games for all ages from 5:15-8:00 p.m.. Enjoy a variety of activities designed to bring joy to everyone, from the young to the young at heart! Delicious food will be available for purchase from a selection of food trucks, offering something for everyone’s taste. 🎬 As the day winds down, gather under the stars for a cozy movie night on the turf! The film "IF" will be shown starting at 7:00 p.m. Don't forget to bring your blankets and chairs for a comfortable viewing experience. ✨ This is a FREE EVENT open to all, so bring your family! Let's make memories together and enjoy a day full of laughter, fun, and community spirit! See you there!🌟 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #TheatreontheTurf #ChrisGilmanStadium

📅✨ 2nd Grade Eagles Soared Through Their Timeline Projects! ✨📅 Our 2nd grade students recently wrapped up learning about biographies with a special timeline project—and they did an amazing job! 🦅💙 Students created timelines of their own lives, highlighting at least five significant events with dates and sentences explaining each one. From birthdays and family trips to learning how to ride a bike and playing sports, they showcased some truly special moments! 🎂🚲🏆 To make their timelines even more personal, students illustrated or added real pictures to bring their memories to life! Several students even had the opportunity to present their posters in class—what a fun way to practice chronological order and storytelling! 📖✨ We are so proud of our Eagles for their hard work and creativity! A huge THANK YOU to our amazing families for supporting your students with this project, and a special shoutout to our incredible 2nd grade teachers for their guidance and dedication. ❤️ #SESEagles #TimelineProjects #SESEaglesSoar #ProudTeacherMoments

📚✨ Our SES 2025 Scholastic Book Fair Was a HUGE Success! ✨📚 Our Scholastic Book Fair was open all last week, and we wrapped it up with an amazing Family Night on Thursday, February 27! It was incredible to see so many families come out and share in the joy of reading. 📖💙 A HUGE thank you to all the generous Sugarmill families who supported this event! Because of your support, all money raised from the book fair will directly benefit our SES Media Center—helping us bring even more great books and resources to our students! 📚✨ And of course, a BIG shoutout to Ms. Smith for organizing this fantastic event and making it such a wonderful experience for our students! 🎉 Eagles, keep reading and soaring to success! 🦅📚 #SESEagles #BookFairSuccess #KeepReading #SESReads #SESEaglesSoar

🔬🌱🧫 Exploring Cells in 5th Grade Science! 🧫🌱🔬 Mrs. Hutchinson’s 5th-grade scientists took on an exciting challenge in science class! 🧪💡 Tasked with helping Professor Mike Roscope in the Discovery Lab, students had to sort mixed-up plant and animal cell slides using their knowledge of cell structures. 👀🔬 Through hands-on investigation and critical thinking, students identified key differences between plant and animal cells—like cell walls and chloroplasts in plant cells! 🌿 vs. 🐾 Check out these amazing young scientists in action! 👇📸 Great job, 5th graders! 💙💡 Science Standard: S5L3- Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to compare and contrast the parts of plant and animal cells. #FutureScientists #HandsOnLearning #STEMinAction #SugarmillSuperstars #SESEaglesSoar #SugarmillElementary

🎨✨ Last night was the Sugarmill Elementary Art Show, and what a fantastic event it was! Our talented students had the opportunity to showcase their beautiful artwork, and we couldn’t be more proud of their creativity and hard work! 🖼️🎨 A huge THANK YOU to the CCHS Beta Club Members, NHS Members, and the Art Honors Society for volunteering and helping make this event so special. Your support means the world! 💙 This show was hosted by Artome, and we owe a big round of applause to Mrs. Shumway for organizing everything! 👏 And of course, thank you to our wonderful students for your dedication and to our parents for showing up and supporting your artists. You all made this night one to remember! 💙✨ #SugarmillSuperstars #ArtShow #CreativityInAction #ProudSchoolMoments #SESEaglesSoar

Read Across America week is March 3-7. Follow the calendar as we celebrate our love of reading!

🧮✨ Math Fun in Mrs. Jenkins’ Class! ✨🧮 First graders in Mrs. Jenkins’ class are having an awesome math lesson—learning to count coins in a fun and engaging way! Did you know a quarter has 5 hairs to help students remember it's worth 25 cents when counting by fives? 🤯💰 Students practiced this creative strategy with dimes and nickels too, making learning hands-on and exciting! 🎉 THE ENGAGEMENT was off the charts! We love seeing our young mathematicians grow in confidence and skills! 🥳 #FirstGradeMath #HandsOnLearning #MakingCentsOfMoney #EngagedLearners #SESEaglesSoar #SugarmillElementary

🐙🔬 Squid Dissection in 4th Grade Challenge! 🔬🐙 Today, our 4th grade Challenge students had an unforgettable hands-on science experience! Dr. Larry Dixon and his wife, Jane, joined Ms. Ledford’s class to lead an exciting squid dissection—with the amazing support of our parent volunteers! 🦑✨ This engaging activity connected perfectly with our studies of barrier islands, marshes, and estuary life—helping students explore the fascinating creatures that call our coastal ecosystems home. Next up: diving into phytoplankton! 🌊🌿 A huge thank you to Dr. Dixon, Jane, and our incredible parent volunteers for making this such a memorable learning experience! 💙 #HandsOnLearning #CoastalScience #SquidDissection #ChallengeClassroom #ThankYouParents

🦅✨ 4th Grade Eagles Take Learning to the Next Level! ✨🦅 Today, our incredible 4th grade students in Dr. Mitchell's Math class showcased their food chain projects—and WOW, were they amazing! 🎉 Some students created colorful posters, while others built impressive 3D models, but every project was unique and full of creativity. Students are working on the learning target: 📌 I can develop a model to represent the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers. Just yesterday, these Eagles took a trip to Cumberland Island, where they explored real-world habitats, including wetlands—right in our own backyard here in Camden! 🌿🌊 They made powerful connections between math and science as they discussed ecosystems, producers, primary and secondary consumers, decomposers, and habitats, and the roles of different organisms. After their presentations, students reflected on their learning through writing, showcasing their knowledge in multiple ways. These Eagles SOARED today with their explanations, creativity, and teamwork! 🚀 👏 Great job, 4th grade! And a huge thank you to Dr. Mitchell for leading the way in making learning meaningful and engaging! #SESEaglesSoar #4thGradeMath #FoodChains #SugarmillElementary #GoEagles #Habitats #ScienceandMath

📚🏈✨ A Magical Morning at Sugarmill! ✨🏈📚 On Thursday, February 13, we had a very special visitor—Malcom Mitchell! 🎉 Because our school won the ReadMarathon in the fall, Malcom came to celebrate with us in an unforgettable way! Every Sugarmill Eagle received a copy of his book, The Magician’s Hat, and we had an amazing time tossing the football, listening to Malcom read his story, and hearing his inspiring journey of learning to read. Plus, we even got to see a magician perform some incredible tricks! 🎩✨ What a fantastic morning filled with books, reading, football, and magic! 📖🏆 Our Eagles did such a great job. 💙💛 Thank you Mrs. Coshland for these amazing photos! See our "Malcom Mitchell" photo album on Facebook for more.