Beginning November 20th, 2013,

our school embarked on a special

project, a school-wide book club

called One School, One Book.

Every family from kindergarten

through sixth grade received a

copy of the same book, E.B.

White’s Stuart Little. Teachers,

staff and Principal Joe Sampson

are also reading the book, one

chapter each day for 15 days.

This is the 2nd year our school has par-

ticipated in One School, One Book. Ms.

Livingston said, “Year one was a big

success, and I hope this year is even bet-

ter.”

Students received a copy of the book at

an assembly November 20th. Stuart

Little

and

Hum-

phrey

the

Hamster

were spe-

cial

guests

and the

kids did

a great

job reading their cue cards and agree-

ing that, “Yes, we will,” read Stuart

Little.

Students will read the final chapter

December 18th. To encourage students

to read a chapter a night, students

answer trivia questions announced on

the Hornets News show and posted on

the bulletin board outside the media

center.

Parents learned about our school’s

new book at the Family Reading Night

program November 20th. Families also

were able to participate in reading and

writing activities, learn about early

literacy and enjoy a delicious spaghetti

dinner. Over 80 students and families

attended Family Reading Night.

Students and

Families Begin

School wide

Book Club

St. James-Santee Elementary School

November 26,

2013

Volume 2: Issue 3 Hornet News

Birthdays November

20 Ashton

28 Jacelyn P.

29 Kyliek W.

Ka’Shone W.

TaShone W.

30 Heavenly

December

1 De’Travion J.

Eurasia S.

3 Corey D.

4 Reginald G.

5 Ailea S.

6 Kalaila G.

7 De’Angelo E.

Grace H.

8 Lillie B.

9 Aleaha B.

11 Malayah G.

12 Jaden B.

13 Tierrah E.

14 Calvin S.

15 DaShawn D.

Mercedes G.

16 Camren W.

17 Omari B.

18 Zion Smith

19 Tatyana N.

Amauri W.

24 Kera P.

26 Teonna B.

Aaliyah S.

28 Jy’Aire G.

Third-grade teacher Ms. Branham

works with students to practice writing

letters to each other or family. What a

fun way to write!

Ms. Becks’ second-grade class welcomed a

new pet into their classroom. The class

adopted a bearded dragon. Students are

learning about taking care of their reptile.

Ms. Becks says the students really enjoy

reading to Mushu.

Ms. Becks purchased the pet with a grant

from petsintheclassroom.org. Pets in the

Classroom has also funded Humphrey the

hamster (library) and the office fish.

Page 2 Hornet News

Second Graders

Welcome Mushu!

Students and staff enjoyed Halloween crafts, a jump castle, cookie making and wearing their fabulous

costumes. The SJSE PTA also presented Mr. Sampson with a gift in recognition of National Principal’s

Month.

Fabulous Fall Festival

Hooked on Books

and Art! Art teacher Mary DeHaas and art

students created this Hooked on

Books mural that was displayed at

the Fall Children’s Day Festival in

Mount Pleasant.

The students received special rec-

ognition and a pizza lunch from

Associate Superintendent Terri

Nichols.

The mural is now on display out-

side the media center.

Teacher of the Year

2013-2014

Mrs. Armstrong

Volume 2, Issue 1 Page 3

First grade teacher Emma Armstrong

was chosen by the faculty to represent

St. James-Santee Elementary School

as our Teacher of the Year.

This is Mrs. Armstrong’s 4th year

teaching at St. James-Santee. She is a

graduate of College of Charleston and

is now continuing her education, purs-

ing a master’s degree in Literacy Edu-

cation at The Citadel.

Mrs.

Arm-

strong

was the

Charles-

ton

County

School

District’s

Induction

Teacher

of the Year during her first year of

teaching.

.

Mr. Thomas and Ms. Bray took their students to Drayton Hall as part of their study of the colonies

and colonial life. Jeremy Young, said, “We visited the plantation house and ground pepper at Drayton

Hall. We also learned about growing rice.”

Fourth Grade Visits Drayton Hall

Third Graders Learn about Rice Culture

Third grade students in Ms.

Branham and Ms. Reynolds’

class learned about the history of South Carolina and how

important rice was to the culture from the Inland Traveling

Rice Museum. A representative from the museum spoke to

students about rice, slavery and specifically Sierra Leone

Africans expertise in raising rice. Students were able to see

rice in all of its different forms.

8900 North Highway 17

McClellanville, SC 29458

Phone: 843-723-0863

FAX: 843-887-3357

St. James-Santee

Elementary School

January

1-3 Winter Break

6 Students Return to School

16-17 Teacher Work Day (no

school)

November 26 FIT Bingo Party!

Progress Reports

27-29 No School:

Thanksgiving Break

December

10 School Spelling Bee

17 6:00 p.m.

Student Program & PTA

Meeting

18 MUSC Children’s Hospital

Donations Due

19 FIT Holiday Celebration

Faculty & Staff Holiday

Celebration

19 Teacher Work Day (no

School)

20-27 Winter Break

20 Martin Luther King Holiday

(no school)

Mark Your Calendar’s: What’s coming up!

Where excellence is

our standard

St. James-Santee Elementary School

Mission Statement:

The mission of St. James-Santee Elemen-

tary School is to educate and motivate,

while preparing our students for success

and not settling for anything less. All stu-

dents. All day. All the time.

Congratulations

Amariaun For Winning our

Summer Boxtops

Contest!

Congratulations also

to Corey D. who

came in 2nd place!

Don’t Forget to Save

Those Box Tops for

Education