Hi Seagulls,
The results are in for Week 3 of the PENNY WAR:
1st place PreK -4690 points
2nd place 1st Grade -6165 points
3rd place 4th Grade -7699 points
4th place 2nd Grade -8473 points
5th place Kindergarten -9073 points
6th place 3rd Grade -9285 points
7th place 5th Grade -12,940 points
This is the last week!! Don't forget to bring your bills and coins and see what grade level can beat PreK for the FINAL WEEK!!
Hi Seagulls,
Don't forget tomorrow is student canteen! We will be selling snow cones for $2.00.
Hi Seagulls,
Mark your calendar for Thursday, March 27th for our annual Spring Curriculum Night from 4:00-5:30 pm.
Get ready for an epic night with lots of fun and games as well as a dinner to take home!
Please RSVP by March 24th if you plan to attend.
Hi Seagulls,
The results are in for the first week!
Congratulations to PreK!!
1st place PreK -1468
2nd place Kindergarten -3878
3rd place 1st Grade -4876
4th place 4th Grade -6385
5th place 2nd Grade -6733
6th place 3rd Grade -7436
7th place 5th Grade -10,170
Let’s see what Week 2 holds! Support the PTO!!
Good morning Seagull families,
Here is an updated March calendar. Adjustments were made with special area days, since students will be in school Friday, March 21 for a makeup snow day.
Soaring to Excellence,
Mack J. Burgess
Principal
Black History Program Friday!
From Living Statue Exhibition to Lift Every Voice, students participated in many activities such as G for Gullah, Miss Mary Mack, a quilting room, and a scavenger hunt!
Good morning Seagull family,
Look to see what our seagulls are doing in March!
Happy Monday,
Mack J. Burgess
Principal
Look to see what is happening in March !!
Congratulations to our February Characters of the Month! We are so proud of showing RESPONSIBILITY!!!
WIDA Testing is January 21 - March 14, 2025
Read Across America Week!!
Monday-Wear your wackiest, tackiest socks.
Tuesday-Wear your craziest hat.
Wednesday-Wear 2 different socks and 2 different shoes.
Thursday-Wear your favorite color.
Friday-Dress for what you want to be.
Track and Field season is now open! Register now through March 31st for just $15 for ages 5 thru 12. Track meets will be held on Saturdays at Beck Recreation Center.
Pre-Kindergarten (4K) Registration Begins today! If you need to drop off any documents , please come between 8:30 am-12:00 pm daily. If you need additional assistance, please contact the school to schedule an appointment.
The registration window will close March 21, 2025.
Good afternoon Seagulls,
As February comes to an end, we will celebrate February 24-28 of Black History Month with a Spirit Week:
Monday: Wear black.
Tuesday: Wear red, black and green.
Wednesday: Wear African attire.
Thursday: Wear historical black colleges and universities clothes.
Friday: Dress like an African American person you admire.
As seagulls, we will use spirit week as a way to honor the legacy of black leaders, trailblazers, and everyday heroes who shaped our world.
Congratulations to Ms. Daphne Smith for being named Support Staff of the Year! We appreciate your commitment and effort. Each and every day you make a difference! We appreciate you!
Congratulations to Mrs. Angela Coker for being named Teacher of the Year! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication to our students and staff! You always go "Above and Beyond"!
February 15 is National SRO Day! Thank you to our dedicated School Resource Officer Gene Wilson for all you do each day to keep McDES safe! We appreciate you!
Healthy Learners is a non-profit organization that partners with school nurses and local medical providers to offer access to health care to children who are in need and without resources. Cost for health care services, transportation, and follow-up are paid for by Healthy Learners. All referrals to Healthy Learners are facilitated directly by GCSD school nurses.
If you would like more information about Healthy Learners, visit healthylearners.com or https://5il.co/37doe.
Get your boots, jeans, and rhinestones ready! The "Boots and Bling" Spring PTO will be Friday, March 7th from 6:00-8:00 pm at Howard Auditorium. The cost is $10 per person.
Good morning Seagull Families,
Look at what is going on for the month of February! We look to see everyone at Muffins for Mom Friday, February 7th from 7:15-7:45 am.
Soaring to Excellence,
Mack J. Burgess
Principal
