At South Elementary School, we believe all students need respect, structure, and consistency in order to be successful. We believe it is impossible to teach a child until we inspire the child. We believe every student needs to feel like a valued, important human being every day. We believe it truly takes the district, schools, parents, community and students working together and forming partnerships for students to be successful. We look forward to working with all of you to provide the same for our students at South Elementary School.
As the instructional leader of our fine elementary school, I enthusiastically embrace the task of continuing to ensure that students are prepared with the necessary tools to be productive citizens.
I look forward to working with you and serving your child. Please do not hesitate to contact me at any time. Thank you for your support in advance to ensure a successful, safe school year.
We hope you enjoy learning about our school. We are one of four elementary schools in Dillon School District Four. South Elementary was built in 1954 with an addition in 1992. South Elementary serves students in preschool through third grade.
Jan Powers-Penuel, Principal
Title IX Coordinator
900 Patriot Street
Dillon, SC 29536
[email protected]
(843) 774-1210
Important Dates
October 27, 2022
Parent Conferences
4:00-7:00 PM
October 28, 2022
Teacher Inservice Day
November 8, 2022
Election Day- No School
November 21, 2022
Progress Reports
South Elementary received support from Save the Children this year and we would like feedback regarding how well the school welcomed and communicated with families. Filling out this survey will help your school and Save the Children learn what worked for you and your family and what we could do better. The information you share may help us serve your community better in the future and may help us get resources to provide your community more programs. We believe the risk from filling out this 10 minute survey to be very small. We will do everything we can to keep any information identifying you confidential. If you have any further questions about this survey, please contact the U.S. Program’s Monitoring and Evaluation Team at [email protected]. Completing this survey is voluntary and there is no penalty to you for not completing the survey.
English
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FamilyEngagementSurvey2022
Spanish
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SpanishFamilyEngagementSurvey2022
Kinda McInnis, 4-H Youth and Development Agent with the South Carolina State University 1890 Extension for the Pee Dee Region, visited the first graders at South Elementary for Read Across America Program hosted by SC State. Ms. McInnis read to the students and gave them hats and books. Our students enjoyed her visit!
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Fire Trucks Visit South Elementary
The students at South Elementary were visited by Sparky and the firemen from the City of Dillon Fire Department. Thank you to all the first responders who came out to talk to the students about fire safety!
Helpful Links
District Tablet Procedures Guide (updated 2021)
2022 -2023 School Supply Lists
2022-2023 Parent and Student Handbook
SES Schoolwide Expectations and Procedures
2022-2023 School Calendar (English)
2022-2023 Actualizada Calendario Escolar
SC Family-Friendly Education Standards
Legal Notice
Title IV - Bullying Information
Teacher Directory and Contact Information
Wild Kitten PRIDE Pledge
P - Putdowns are prohibited.
R - Respect and trust toward one another.
I - Insist upon your personal best.
D - Discuss and listen actively.
E - Expect and give truth and honesty.
SES Wild Kitten Newsletters
Click here to view the SES classroom weekly newsletters!
Congratulations
Teacher of the Year
Nichole Lewis
Congratulations to Mrs. Nichole Lewis, South Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Lewis has been teaching for 13 years and has worked in Dillon School District Four for 9 years. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Mrs. Lewis feels teaching is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, as she is able to show students how much she cares for them daily and watch their faces light up when they learn something new. Her mission is to build a relationship with every student and ensure they feel safe. She understands this must happen before they are open to learning from her. She became a teacher because of her love for teaching children and because she knows the relationship between her and her students will last long after they leave her classroom. She is a firm believer that educators make all the difference in the lives and futures of their students. Nichole grew up and resides in Dillon. She and her husband, Danny, have two daughters, Raylin and Brylee.
Paraprofessional of the Year
HEALTH & SAFETY REMINDERS
(scdhec.gov)
- Practice social distancing (for example, avoiding crowded gatherings and staying at least six feet from others).
- Wear a cloth mask in public.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- Cover your cough and sneezes with a tissue or use the inside of your elbow.
- Stay home if you’re sick and avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily.