Waccamaw Elementary School

📚💙 A huge THANK YOU to the Kiwanis Club of Pawleys Island! 💛📚 Each of our Pre-K students received a special book pillow lovingly made by the Kiwanis, along with a brand-new book to take home! These cozy gifts are perfect for encouraging a love of reading at home. 💤✨ We are so grateful for our community partners who support our littlest learners in such meaningful ways. 💙 #WESReads #ThankYouKiwanis #GCSDHeartofKindness

📚✨ Exciting Things Are Happening at the Waccamaw Neck Branch Library! ✨📚 They’ve got a lineup of events you won’t want to miss—fun for all ages and interests! Mark your calendars and join us for: 💰 Treasure & Tactics - Kids will explore how to earn, trade, save, and share resources. Wednesdays - April 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th @ 3:00pm-4:00pm https://5il.co/3cx0t 🐸 Pond Life – Dive into the wonders of the library’s retention pond and discover tiny creatures up close! Tuesdays April 29th & May 12th @ 3:30pm – 4:30pm https://5il.co/3cx0z Don't forget to stop by for these activities that take place weekly: 👶 Toddler Time - Mondays 10:30am-11:30am 📖 Storytime – Wednesdays 10:30am-11:30am, open to all, geared toward babies, toddlers, & preschoolers 🎨 Crafternoons – Wednesdays 3:00pm-4:30pm, ages 6-12 🧱 Lego Free Build – Fridays 9:00am-5:00pm Come connect, create, and explore with us—there’s something for everyone at the library!

Journey to the past in this breathtaking musical adventure. The Waccamaw High Acting Troupe Proudly Presents: Anastasia The Musical. When: March 19, 20, & 21 @ 6:00pm or March 22 @ 1:00pm Where: Waccamaw High School Auditorium Cost: Adults = $12, K-12 Students = $7, Kids 4 & Under = Free Cash Only! Concessions will be available

🌍❤️ Hearts Across the World at WES! ❤️🌍 We’re thrilled to share an exciting project that has brought so much joy and engagement to our PreK-4 students at Waccamaw Elementary! 🎉 Our class partnered with the Wayne Board of Education's Preakness Early Childhood Center (ECC) in New Jersey to participate in the Hearts Across the World project. This incredible collaboration allowed our students to connect with preschoolers across state lines—putting WES from South Carolina on the map in New Jersey! 🗺️✨ Through the project’s website, our students explored pictures of the ECC building and their preschool friends. Their reactions were priceless! 🤩 The excitement of seeing another school and making connections beyond our community was truly special. And the best part? We received a response back! 🎉 The students at ECC sent us a message, and it absolutely made our day! ❤️ Seeing their appreciation and knowing our hearts made an impact was such a meaningful experience. We can’t wait to continue this partnership and see where it takes us next! #gcsdheartofkindness

Happy School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! Officer Muto is truly the best of the best, and Waccamaw Elementary is incredibly fortunate to have him on our team. He goes above and beyond to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff. His dedication, kindness, and commitment to our school community make a tremendous impact. Thank you, Officer Muto, for all you do! #SROAppreciationDay #FearlessFocusedFamily

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.

Dear Dolphin Families, Due to recent school closures caused by weather, interim reports will no longer be sent home tomorrow, Friday, February 7, 2025. The new date for interims to be sent home is Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Thank you for your understanding!

📣 Wee Warrior Cheer Camp – Coming This June! 🎉 📅 Date: June 9-12th 📍 Location: WHS Auxilary Gym 🎀 No experience needed—just bring your energy & Warrior spirit! 📢 Register now! Contact waccamaw.cheer@gmail.com for details. #WeeWarriorCamp #FutureWarriors #GoWarriors

Breakfast with the Bands of Waccamaw - Saturday, February 1st. This is a great chance for our community, younger students, and families/friends to grab some pancakes while hearing our students perform in a fun setting. For many of our youngest band students, this is their first chance to perform in a small group in public! This is a great opportunity for students K-5 to see band students perform as they consider it in the future. Please see the attached flyer for details. Bands of Waccamaw Spirit Cards As our programs grow, these cards are sold to raise funds for music, supplies, equipment, food and travel, and many other opportunities.

🌟 Attention Educators! 🌟 Georgetown County School District is hosting a Virtual Teacher Meet and Greet Job Fair, and we want YOU to join us! This is your chance to explore teaching opportunities, connect with our schools, and see why GCSD is the perfect place for your next career move. Event Schedule: 🎓 High School Teachers: Feb. 10, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 🎓 Middle School Teachers: Feb. 11, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 🎓 Special Education Teachers: Feb. 12, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM 🎓 Early Childhood/Elementary Teachers: Feb. 13, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Don’t miss this opportunity to meet our amazing team and discover how you can make a difference in the lives of our students. We can’t wait to meet you! #GCSDJobFair

This holiday season, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible generosity of our community members and local businesses. Your donations have made a meaningful difference for so many Waccamaw Elementary families, spreading joy and easing burdens during this special time of year. A special thank you to: 💙 Pawleys Island Realty 💙 Mimi Seabrook 💙 Alexandria Book Club 💙 The James Gang with St. Paul's Waccamaw Methodist Church 💙 The Women of Waccamaw (a retired teachers group) 💙 The Smith Family Your kindness embodies the true spirit of the season, and we are so proud to be part of such a caring and supportive community. Thank you for making this holiday season brighter for our WES family! ❤️🎄

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new K-Kids Club Charter! This special club features selected 3rd-grade students who will work together to learn the value of service & spread kindness throughout our school and community. A big shout-out to Mrs. Sarah Rodenbeck, our dedicated 3rd-grade teacher, for stepping up as our K-Kids Advisor. We’re also incredibly grateful to Frank Holsclaw and the Kiwanis Club of Pawleys Island for sponsoring this wonderful initiative. 🙌 💡 What is K-Kids Club? K-Kids Club provides young students with the opportunity to start their service journey. From understanding the needs of their school and community to developing key life skills like teamwork, communication, and empathy, this program equips students to make a real difference. By planning and completing acts of kindness, our K-Kids will learn how to lead, collaborate, and create meaningful change—all while practicing compassion and discovering their unique talents. We can’t wait to see the amazing acts of kindness our K-Kids have planned in the coming months. 💙✨ #GCSDHeartofKindness #FearlessFocuedFamily #TeamGCSD

A big thank you to the Ladies of the Elk for their incredible generosity! They helped make Thanksgiving brighter for eight school families by providing everything they needed for a delicious holiday meal. #GCSDHeartofKindness.

Next Week is Red Ribbon Week. Monday - Wear Red; Tuesday - Wear Your Favorite Sports Team Attire; Wednesday - Wear Camo or Black; Thursday - Dress Like Your Favorite Storybook Character; Friday - Wear Sunglasses and/or Neon

The Bunnelle Youth Board is hosting "A Night at the Movies" Trunk or Treat event tomorrow October 26, 2024 from 4-6 p.m. in the parking lot of the JB Beck Administration and Education Center. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Today was Unity Day! WES Dolphins 🐬 wore ORANGE to show that we stand together against bullying. #TeamGCSD #UnityEveryDay

Dolphin Families, Tuesday, October 1st, is Picture Day! Please make sure that your child does not wear green for the school picture, due to Josten's green screen technology. Please review the following for information regarding picture day and how to purchase your child's school photo. https://5il.co/2xi4v We can't wait to see all their smiling faces! Thank you!

Upcoming Community Event: The Kaminski House Family Fun & Reading Day Saturday October 26th from 1-4pm

Registration is open tackle football. Cost is $50 to participate for ages 9-12, and registration closes on Oct. 9th.

On Wednesday, Waccamaw Elementary Students & Staff will wear Red, White, & Blue in honor of Patriot Day, in remembrance of September 11, 2001.