The DoDEA Student Information System (DSIS) Family Portal will be unavailable from Wednesday, June 25 at 2:00 pm ET until Thursday, July 10 at 2:00 pm ET. Parents and students will not be able to access the system or register students during this time. Registration will resume when the system is reopened on July 10.
Please email attendance.elliott@dodea.edu with any communication regarding your child's attendance or changes in arrival or dismissal. This will help to ensure that the front office receives and can respond to your message in a timely manner. Thank you for your cooperation.
Happy New Year, Parents!
Welcome to 2025! I hope you all enjoyed a happy and restful holiday season with your family. This year promises to be filled with amazing learning opportunities and exciting events for our children. Coming up we have Coin Wars, a Valentine’s Dance, and a book fair sponsored by our PTO and a Digital Citizenship program brought to you by our Educational Technologist. Be sure to watch our Elliott Event Calendar for event details and dates.
When beginning a new year, it's the perfect time to review and reinforce our behavioral expectations, especially when it comes to riding the bus. As the holidays approached, we noticed a spike in bus behavior issues. Let's work together to remind our children about the importance of respect, safety, and kindness while traveling to and from school. Your partnership is invaluable, and together, we can create a safe transportation experience for our students.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. Here's to a fantastic year ahead, filled with joy, learning, and wonderful memories!
With Egret Spirit,
Susan Morris
Dear Egret families,
As we approach the holiday season and the many celebrations that come with it, we want to remind you of the importance of avoiding peanut and tree nut products in the foods sent to school. Many of our students have severe allergies to peanuts and tree nuts, and exposure to even small amounts of these allergens—whether through direct contact, cross-contamination, or airborne particles—can trigger life-threatening allergic reactions.
Holiday parties and classroom celebrations often involve special treats and snacks, so we kindly ask for your extra attention in choosing allergy-safe options to help ensure the safety of all students.
Here are a few suggestions to help:
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation, especially during this festive time of year. By working together, we can create a safe environment where all students can safely enjoy the celebrations.
If you have any questions or need assistance finding allergy-friendly snack ideas, please do not hesitate to contact the school nurse office.
Thank you for your support in keeping our school a safe space for every child.
Sincerely,
Suzette Torres, BSN, RN
843-466-7333
Dear Egret families,
As cooler weather sets in, we want to remind you to ensure your child comes to school dressed appropriately for the season. Outdoor play and activities remain an essential part of our day, and proper clothing helps keep our students comfortable and healthy while enjoying their time outside.
Please consider the following as you prepare for the day:
We encourage you to check the daily weather forecast and plan accordingly. If you need assistance providing weather-appropriate clothing for your child, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school. We are here to help.
Thank you for your attention to this matter and for helping us keep all students comfortable and ready to learn, no matter the weather.
Respectfully,
Suzette Torres, BSN, RN
School Nurse
Elliott Elementary School
Laurel Bay, South Carolina
Phone: 843-466-7333
Email : Suzette.torres@dodea.edu
Children aged 4-6 are at a crucial stage for developing reading skills, which are essential for the rest of their future learning. At this age, it's important for parents to create a rich literacy environment at home. Here are some steps you can take to make sure your home supports and celebrates reading and learning:
Read together daily: reading together not only helps children recognize words and sounds but also fosters a love for books.
Encourage children to tell stories: ask children to re-tell stories they have heard or to make up their own. Ask questions about the stories the help to identify different words, letter sounds, or story elements like characters and setting.
Engage in activities that involve letters and sounds: engagement with letters and sounds can significantly boost children's reading abilities. Hunt for letters while driving down the road or shopping in the grocery store together.
Provide a variety of books: By catering to children's interests and reading level you can help reading remain a fun and engaging activity.
Establishing a routine that includes dedicated reading time: making time for reading helps to show that it is something that is valued in your home and can help children develop a consistent habit.
Provide positive reinforcement and celebrate small milestones: recognition for effort and growth further motivate children and helps to build their confidence in their reading skills.
Want to read more? Check out one of these resources
How Second Grade Students Use Data Folders
As we continue to adapt to the digital learning landscape, many of our assessments are completed online, which can make it challenging for parents to gauge their child’s performance in class. To bridge this gap and empower our students, we’ve implemented Data Folders in the classroom.
These folders serve as a personal tracking system where students record all their grades and reflect on their progress. By taking ownership of their learning, students gain a clear understanding of where they stand and what steps they can take to grow.
To make this process even more engaging, students use stickers to mark their scores. Each sticker corresponds to a specific proficiency band, making it easy for students to see if they’re meeting or exceeding targets, or if they have areas to work on.
This system not only encourages self-awareness but also fosters goal-setting and accountability. We encourage you to ask your child to share their data folder with you. It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their achievements and support their growth.
Thank you for partnering with us to support your child’s journey toward academic success!
Fostering strong Digital Citizenship skills is more important than ever in our rapidly evolving digital world. This week students will be invited to dress up and celebrate their digital citizenship skills as we focus on using our head to stay informed, using our feet to stay balanced, using our heart to show respect for ourselves and others, and listening to our gut to stay safe.
Monday 1/13: Head- Wear a hat
Tuesday 1/14: Heart- Wear red or pink
Wednesday 1/15: Feet- Wear crazy socks
Thursday 1/16: Guts- Wear green or something food related
Friday 1/17: Wear a superhero cape (these can be created at the 1/16 family night event)
Elliott Elementary School is excited to invite all of our budding superhero families to attend our Digital Citizenship Superhero Academy where they will have the opportunity to test their skills and earn their superhero cape!
Why: Strong Digital Citizenship skills are vital to interacting in safe and meaningful ways online. In today's highly digital age, these skills are more important than ever for all members of the family. Help your family unlock the full potential of their Digital Citizenship Superpowers at this fun family night event.
What: Come out to engage in a fun fill evening designed to strengthen and test your family's Digital Citizenship skills, to encourage conversations about your family's relationship with technology and to help you earn your official Digital Citizen Superhero cape which can be worn to school for the final day of our Digital Citizenship spirit week!
When: January 16, 2025 from 4:30-5:30 pm
Where: Elliott Elementary School
For the third magical year in a row, Santa Claus made his grand entrance into Elliott Elementary's library, ready to share a heartwarming holiday story with our eager Egrets. The room was filled with excitement and the twinkling lights of the season.
But this year, the holiday cheer came with a dash of drama! Over the past few weeks, mysterious wanted posters had been popping up around the school, featuring none other than the infamous Mr. Grinch, who was accused of stealing all the presents. The students buzzed with curiosity and anticipation.
As Santa began his enchanting read-aloud, a hush fell over the room. Suddenly, the doors burst open, and in walked Officer Fitz, Bolden's School Resource Officer, with a very familiar green figure in handcuffs. It was the Grinch himself, caught red-handed!
The students gasped in surprise as Officer Fitz explained how he had finally apprehended the mischievous Grinch!
In addition to thanking Officer Fitz for saving Christmas with his timely capture, we also want to extend a huge thank you to the Elliott Elementary PTO, Mr. Paris (Elliott's MFLAC), and Officer Kessler (Elliott's SRO) for the vital roles that they all played in making this event a huge success.
We’re excited to share that DoDEA has won the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) Publications and Digital Media Excellence Award – Website Award of Merit for our School Newsletters Project! This NSPRA award honors outstanding school communication efforts that help connect schools with their communities. This wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication of our amazing school webmasters. Thank you for keeping families connected with your hard work and heart!
