**Local Government Engagement: A Visit from Council Member Lisa James**
Yesterday, St. Marys Council member Lisa James visited SES to enlighten students about the workings of local government. Mrs. James proved to be a wonderful and engaging speaker, captivating the audience with her insights into how decisions made at the local level affect all community members.
The interactive session encouraged students to voice their thoughts and ideas for improving our community. With Mrs. James’ encouragement, they enthusiastically shared creative suggestions ranging from the installation of traffic lights for safety to the fun concept of trampoline parks for recreation.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to Mrs. James for generously sharing her time and knowledge with our students. Her visit not only educated but also inspired the next generation to think critically about their roles in shaping the community they live in. We look forward to more engaging discussions like this in the future!
Celebrating Camden County Schools' 2024 CCRPI Success!
🎉 Exciting news! The 2024 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) results are out, and Camden County Schools have once again demonstrated remarkable achievements! 📈
Key Highlights:
Content Mastery: Consistency is key! Camden maintained steady scores across all grade bands compared to 2023.
Elementary Excellence: Notable increases in Progress and Readiness components highlight the effectiveness of our strategies.
Closing Gaps: While not including Math scores this year, this area sets a new baseline for future evaluations.
State Comparisons: Camden schools shone brightly, outperforming state averages across most categories.
School Achievements:
Exceptional Content Mastery: 🎓 Scores above 90 at Kingsland, Mamie Lou Gross, Mary Lee Clark, and Woodbine Elementary.
Perfect Progress: 🌟 St. Marys Elementary achieved a flawless 100.0 score!
Closing Gaps Champions: 🏆 Kingsland and Woodbine Elementary each scored 100.0.
Readiness Leaders: 🚀 Sugarmill, Matilda Harris, and Mary Lee Clark Elementary Schools scored above 89.
Consistent Graduation Rates: 🎓 Camden County High School maintains its steady graduation rate.
We are proud of our students, educators, and community for their dedication and excellence! Together, we continue to set benchmarks for educational success in Georgia. 🌟
#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #EducationalExcellence #CCRPI2024
Last week, Sugarmill's 5th graders had an amazing experience at the FSCJ Theatre! 🎭 They explored theater concepts like stage directions, tone, and fluency while learning about the importance of theater etiquette. The students did an incredible job, showing respect, politeness, and excellent behavior throughout the trip. We are so proud of them! 🌟
They also discussed how to dress for different occasions and practiced visualizing how people act based on their traits. It was a fantastic learning experience all around! 😊 #Sugarmill5thGrade #TheaterFieldTrip #SESEaglesSoar #LearningThroughExperience
Congratulations to Skylar for winning the top spot in the bee! That's an impressive achievement, and we're all excited to see you represent SES at the district bee in January. Well done also to John for being the runner-up! Keep up the great work!
🎉 Shoutout to Riley Copeland, Sugarmill's Wildcat Tutor! 🎉
Riley has been working hard with students in centers, helping them strengthen their foundational skills in Mrs. Kolgaklis's classroom. 📝✨
Mrs. Kolgaklis says, "Riley is an asset in my classroom! She works with small groups of students on foundational skills, takes the initiative to familiarize herself with lessons beforehand, and creates anchor charts to support the students. Riley also builds meaningful relationships with the students. They are so sad when Mrs. Riley isn't able to be there. She will be an amazing future teacher!"
Thank you, Mrs. Riley, for all the dedication, hard work, and love you put into supporting our Eagles. You’re making a difference every day, and we can’t wait to see the incredible teacher you’ll become! 🌟
#WildcatTutor #FutureTeacher #ThankYouRiley #SugarmillEagles #MakingADifference #SESEaglesSoar #SugarmillEagles
🌟 A HUGE thank you to Moe's for your incredibly generous donation of chips and salsa for our Teacher's Feliz Navidad celebration this week! 🎉 Your support helped make the day extra special for our amazing educators, and we are beyond grateful for your kindness. 💚
We truly appreciate you being such a wonderful community partner. Your contribution brought smiles, joy, and a whole lot of flavor to our day!
Thank you for making this holiday season brighter for all of us! 🎄✨
#ThankYouMoes #CommunitySupport #FelizNavidad #SESEaglesSoar
Before Thanksgiving break, our Kindergarteners learned all about the story of the First Thanksgiving. To celebrate, they had a fun Friendsgiving feast, dressing up as Pilgrims, Native Americans, and turkeys!
What an unforgettable week! 🤎✨🦃 We are so thankful for these little eagles.
#KindergartenFun #Friendsgiving #ThanksgivingTraditions #SESEaglesSoar #SugarmillElementary
Recently in Kindergarten, students explored the book Balloons Over Broadway and had the opportunity to design their own balloon floats. Before Thanksgiving break, these imaginative Eagles proudly paraded their creations through the halls in celebration of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
We are so proud of our eagles and their awesome balloon creations!
#SESEaglesSoar #BalloonParade #HappyThanksgiving #BalloonsOverBroadway
🎉Camden County Schools is thrilled to announce the launch of our Parent Academy! 📚✨ The goal of this academy is to strengthen the home-school connection 🏠🏫. If you're interested in joining, please visit the application link below! ⬇️
👉 Apply Now! http://bit.ly/CCSParentAcademy
#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #ParentAcademy #HomeSchoolConnection #JoinUs
Mark your calendars! December 16-20 will be Sugarmill's Holiday Spirit Week! 🎉 We’ve got lots of fun and festive dress-up days planned to celebrate this magical season.
We can’t wait to see everyone join in the holiday fun and spread some cheer – it's going to be a week full of excitement and joy! 🎁 Let’s make this season extra special together! 🎄
#HolidaySpiritWeek #SugarmillFun #CelebrateTheSeason #SESEaglesSoar #SESistheBEST #SugarmillElementary
Governor Brian Kemp has proclaimed today Family Engagement Day. At Sugarmill Elementary we are so grateful to have a community of families who are engaged and supportive of our school every day!
🎉✨ Yesterday was a magical day at Sugarmill as we celebrated Disney Day and Mickey Mouse's birthday! 🐭🎂 Our students and staff came to school dressed as their favorite Disney princesses, princes, villains, and classic characters like Mickey himself! 👑🌟
It was so much fun seeing everyone’s creativity shine and celebrating the magic of Disney together! 💫 Thank you to everyone who made this day extra special. 🎈
Here’s to more fun-filled days like this! 🦅💙 #DisneyDay #MickeyMouseBirthday #SugarmillEagles #MagicalMoments #SESEaglesSoar
🌟 Big shoutout to Elijah Simmons, James Sanders, and Lily McPherson from Mrs. Griffis's class! 🌟
These awesome Kindergarteners had an amazing week, following PBIS expectations, working hard, and showing kindness to their friends. As a reward, they got to visit the book machine with Mrs. Johnson on Friday, using their earned tokens to pick out a book of their choice! 📚✨
We’re so proud of these Eagles. Keep soaring, Elijah, James, and Lily! 🦅💙
#SuperStars #KindergartenEagles #SESEaglesSoar #SugarmillElementary
Dear Sugarmill Families,
Please be aware that there will be possible delays for afternoon bus routes on Friday, November 15th due to a shortage of bus drivers and the scheduling of high school athletic events.
To help us plan accordingly, we ask that you be proactive in making any necessary transportation changes in advance. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we work to prioritize the safety and well-being of all students.
As a reminder – all transportation changes must be emailed to sestransportation@camden.k12.ga.us.
Thank you for your support!
🎉 Disney Day Celebration! 🎉
Get ready to celebrate Mickey Mouse’s birthday with us on Monday, November 18th! Whether you come dressed as your favorite Disney character—Mickey, Minnie, a princess or prince, or give a fun twist to a Disney classic—or just wear Mickey ears or something Disney-inspired, we can’t wait to see your creativity! Let’s make this day extra magical together! ✨
#HappyBirthdayMickeyMouse #MickeysBirthday #DisneyDay
Sugarmill Eagles showed their caring spirit this past Friday by wearing their favorite hats and raising an impressive $465.00, along with a large bag of food, all to help animals at the Camden County Humane Society! 🐾
Thank you to everyone who participated and donated—you’re making a real difference for animals in need. 💙
#EaglesCare #CamdenCountyHumaneSociety #MakingADifference #SESistheBEST #SESEaglesSoar #SugarmillEagles
🍂🦃 Join Us for the Sugarmill Thanksgiving Family Feast! 🦃🍂
Families, mark your calendars! We are thrilled to invite you to our Sugarmill Thanksgiving Family Feast on November 20 or November 21 (date depends on your student’s grade level). Join us for a delicious meal and quality time with our wonderful school community!
📆 Important Details:
Dates: November 20 or November 21 (see flyer for grade-specific dates)
RSVP Deadline: Forms and payment are due by Monday, November 18 so our Eagle Cafe can prepare everything to perfection!
Multiple Children? No problem! If you have more than one child attending, you’ll be able to indicate which lunch time you’d like to attend so you can enjoy the meal with all of your children together.
Flyer & RSVP Form: Check your child’s Wednesday folder on November 13 for all the info.
We can’t wait to celebrate this special Thanksgiving feast with you! 🍁 Let’s make it a memorable event filled with family, friends, and gratitude.
Happy Veteran's Day to our beloved Sugarmill Veterans!
Last week, we had the honor of hosting our annual Veteran's Breakfast, celebrating the incredible heroes who serve our country. It was a wonderful morning filled with gratitude and community!
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing PTO and wonderful parents for organizing this special event and for providing delicious food and drinks. 🌟
We also want to extend our appreciation to the SES Heroes and Heritage Committee for decorating and setting up our Eagle Cafe.
And of course, a big thank you to Starbucks for your coffee donation!!
Finally, to the brave men and women who have served to protect the freedoms we enjoy every day, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your courage and dedication inspire us all.
Happy Veteran's Day to our Sugarmill family and all who serve!
#ThankYouVeterans #SugarmillStrong #ProudToBeSES #SESEaglesSoar
🌟 A huge THANK YOU to our military personnel from the Marine Corps Security Force Battalion at Kings Bay Naval Base! Today, they stopped by to collect all the non-perishable food items donated through the Kiwanis Food Drive here in Camden. We’re so grateful for their service and for lending a hand to help our community this Thanksgiving season!
Thank you to our amazing Eagles and their families for your generosity—your donations will make a big difference for those in need. Sugarmill, you truly are the BEST! 🦅💙
#Thankful #CommunityStrong #KiwanisFoodDrive #SESistheBEST #SESEaglesSoar
📣 Last Friday was Jersey Day! 🎉 Students and staff proudly wore their favorite jerseys as we "teamed up" against drugs and supported our favorite teams. 🏈🏀⚾ What an awesome way to end Red Ribbon Week!
Our staff enjoyed a festive tailgate lunch, complete with delicious hamburgers and hotdogs cooked by Mr. Harper, Mr. Williams, and Mr. Smith! A big thank you to Sarah Kalfus, our PTO, & everyone who brought their favorite game day dishes to share – the spirit (and the food) was truly unbeatable! 🌭🍔
Thank you to everyone who participated in Jersey Day and helped us stand together for a great cause! 🧡💙 Go team!
#JerseyDay #TeamUpAgainstDrugs #SchoolSpirit #SESEaglesSoar
