Good Afternoon, Old Dock Families,
This week at the Dock, we will continue with our World’s Finest Chocolate Sale. You all have done an amazing job selling candy, and the staff and I are so proud of you for participating in this fundraiser. If you weren't able to sell candy, that's okay! You can still purchase a few bars from the office. We appreciate every candy bar that is sold, and it all makes a difference. Stop by the office to grab one and make your day a little sweeter! The fundraiser officially ends on Nov. 4.
Upcoming Events:
Monday, Oct. 21: Fall picture makeups.
Tuesday, Oct. 22 & Wednesday, Oct. 23: Students who ride Bus 206 will be split between Bus 60 and Bus 203. Your child will receive a note on Monday with their temporary bus assignment for these days.
Wednesday, Oct. 23: Red Ribbon Week kicks off and runs through Thursday, Oct. 31. Here’s the lineup for spirit days:
Wednesday, Oct. 23: Show your school spirit! Wear school spirit clothing or school colors.
Thursday, Oct. 24: Hats off to being drug- and bully-free! Wear your favorite hat.
Friday, Oct. 25: Our dreams are too big for drugs and bullies! Wear pajamas.
Tuesday, Oct. 29: My future is bright! Bully and drug-free. Wear college clothing or something that represents your future career.
Wednesday, Oct. 30: Be all you can be! Stay bully- and drug-free. Wear camo clothing.
Thursday, Oct. 31: Say "BOO" to bullying and drugs! Wear a Halloween costume (no scary costumes, please).
Monday, Oct. 28: Teacher workday – no school for students.
Wednesday, Oct. 30: The first nine weeks of school ends.
We look forward to an exciting week ahead!
We want to remind you that Monday, October 14, is Parent-Teacher Conference Day. This is a great chance for you to meet with your child’s teacher and talk about how your child is doing in school.
There will be no school for students on this day, so we can focus on these important meetings.
Conferences will be held from 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM, so you can pick a time that works best for you. You can choose to meet in person or online, whichever is easier for you.
During the conference, you will learn about your child’s strengths, areas where they can improve, and how we can work together to help them. To set up your conference, please reach out to your child’s teacher.
Thank you for supporting your child’s learning!
Good Afternoon Old Dock Families,
This week starts our World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser. Tomorrow a flier providing details of the sale will go home with your child. If you are interested in participating and helping raise money for the school, then complete the form and return it to school. Once the permission form has been completed you may begin selling.
Help support our third and fourth grade spelling bee participants. The spelling bee will take place at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Good luck to all the contestants.
Parents please make sure that you have signed up for Remind and Here Comes the Bus. These two apps are used by teachers and administration to communicate with you. If you need assistance with downloading these applications, then please contact the school. You will need your child’s school identification number and the code 29893 for Here Comes the Bus. More details about Here Comes the Bus can be found on the county’s webpage.
Our book fair ended on Friday. Thank you for supporting this event and for encouraging your child/children to read. It is important that children read every day or listen to someone read to them.
This concludes the messages for the week. Thank you for supporting Old Dock Elementary School.
See all the amazing k-12 art at the fair!!
Good Evening, Old Dock Families,
Old Dock Elementary School will be hosting Family Night tomorrow evening at 6:00 p.m. in the gym! We hope you can join us for a night of family engagement activities, a fun game of bingo, and a visit to the Book Fair.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Due to the potential for hazardous weather, Columbus County Schools will conduct Remote Instruction on Friday, September 27th, 2024. This applies to both students and staff. Schools will provide details regarding assignments.
Extracurricular activities will continue as planned on Thursday. All extracurricular activities for Friday are canceled.
Columbus County Schools will operate on a regular schedule on Wednesday, September 18th, with the following exceptions:
Acme Delco Elementary
East Columbus Jr. Sr. High
CCCA students who ride east-end buses
These schools and affected CCCA students will have a 2-hour delay. Staff at these locations will also be in a 2-hour delay.
If you believe travel conditions in your area are unsafe, please contact your principal in the morning. Our main concern is safety.
Due to ongoing flooding and the potential for hazardous travel conditions, Columbus County Schools will conduct Remote Instruction on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024. This applies to both students and staff. Schools will provide additional details regarding assignments and remote learning procedures. Students will be allowed to make up work missed during Remote Instruction. All extracurricular activities are canceled.
We understand that closing schools for in-person instruction is disruptive and that students benefit most from being in the classroom. However, the safety of our students, parents, and staff is our highest priority. Based on current reports and observed conditions, traveling to and from our campuses could be dangerous tomorrow, particularly in the areas hardest hit by the flooding.
We aim to resume in-person instruction on Wednesday, September 18th, provided conditions improve. We will keep you informed of any updates to this plan.
Due to ongoing flooding and the potential for hazardous travel conditions, Columbus County Schools will conduct Remote Instruction on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024. This applies to both students and staff. Schools will provide additional details regarding assignments and remote learning procedures. Students will be allowed to make up work missed during Remote Instruction.
We understand that closing schools for in-person instruction is disruptive and that students benefit most from being in the classroom. However, the safety of our students, parents, and staff is our highest priority. Based on current reports and observed conditions, traveling to and from our campuses could be dangerous tomorrow, particularly in the areas hardest hit by the flooding.
We aim to resume in-person instruction on Wednesday, September 18th, provided conditions improve. We will keep you informed of any updates to this plan.
Columbus County Schools will be in Remote Instruction on Monday, September 16th
for students and staff. Students should check Google Classroom for assignments. All after school activities are canceled.
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for September 30 - October 4 and get ready to empower your reader with book choice.
This week, we celebrate Arts in Education Week! We pay tribute to the dedicated educators and supporters who enrich students' lives through the arts. The arts are instrumental in preparing our students for the future, offering invaluable experiences to enhance their studies- and their lives.
Don't forget! Download the new mobile app!
https://columbuscsdnc.sites.thrillshare.com/page/mobile-app
There will be no school on Monday, September 2nd, in observance of Labor Day.
Menus for breakfast and lunch are posted! You can view menus on any school website., the mobile app, or below.
https://5il.co/2qlil
All staff members attended convocation today at East Columbus Jr.-Sr. High School. The day focused on initiating our new Learning Framework, developed by the Curriculum and Instruction Department. Superintendent Beck also shared his vision for the upcoming year. Additionally, we recognized our Principals and Teachers of the Year. Congratulations to Kristie Leinthall, Principal of the Year from Acme Delco Elementary, and Dr. Anthony Martin, Teacher of the Year from East Columbus Jr.-Sr. High. We extend our gratitude to the faculty and staff of East Columbus Jr.-Sr. High for their outstanding work in hosting the event. Special thanks to the following churches for their invaluable assistance:
Lake Waccamaw Methodist Church
Mt. Sinai Holiness Church
New Hope Baptist Church
Riegelwood Baptist Church
St. James Missionary Baptist Church
#ccslearningtogether
Most schools are hosting Open House events on Thursday, August 22nd. See the schedules here. https://tinyurl.com/ccs24openhouse
Open House information is available here-
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gHU2OctW8trSZTJ4xxessDDqa6ivKSX_x-u9ajY12bk/edit?usp=sharing
Columbus County Schools Leadership Retreat is underway....
Columbus County Schools SIT teams hard at work setting goals for 24-25.
