Gallman Elementary School

FREE TO FOCUS Beginning January 6, 2025 The South Carolina Department of Education has released a policy that prohibits the use of personal electronic devices during the school day. The purpose of this policy is to create a phone-free school environment that fosters a positive learning experience free from electronic distractions. During the school day, students are prohibited from accessing their personal electronic devices. Students may not wear or access device accessories during the school day. This includes, but is not limited to, cell phones, smart watches, tablets, and gaming devices. MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!

District-Wide Recruitment Fair! Saturday, January 25, 2025 Mid-Carolina High School 377 Cy Shumpert Rd. Prosperity, SC 29127 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. All positions: Teacher, Nurse, Child Nutrition, Bus Driver, Instructional Assistants, and other positions.

Gators Gear Up For SCREADY! 3rd-5th Grades will test State Mandatory SCREADY on: May 1- Reading May 2- Writing May 3- Writing Field Test May 8- Math May 9- Science (4th grade ONLY) SCREADY allows students to showcase their knowledge of grade-level standards. Students must attend school on testing dates and arrive on time. Let's Gear Up For SCREADY, Gators!

Montessori Parent Interest Meeting Wednesday, February 21 6 p.m. Boundary Street Elementary School Montessori is a hands-on discovery approach to teaching and learning. It tends to discourage traditional competitive measurements of achievement, such as grades and tests, and instead focuses on the individual progress and development of each child. Children of different ages share the same classes and are encouraged to collaborate and help one another. Specialized education materials are used to keep children interested, and there is an emphasis on "practical life skills." The main goal of Montessori education is to provide a stimulating, child-oriented environment in which children are mastering the South Carolina state standards. The Montessori program in Newberry County serves ages three through 5th grade at Boundary Street Elementary, Gallman Elementary, and Newberry Elementary School. Students must reside in the zoned school to be eligible for Montessori.

Deadline to purchase the optional Technology Insurance (alternately referred to as “Technology Fee”) is Friday, September 1. The yearly $25 cost covers the first iPad or laptop repair free. Certain first time repair or replacement costs without insurance could exceed $600. The $25 may be paid directly to your child's school. For more information, please refer to pages 16-17 of the 1:1 Technology Handbook. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1079/NMS/3370241/2023-2024_1_1_TechnologyHandbook.pdf

Due to the threat of inclement weather, we will be moving tonight's Meet the Principal and Open House 30 minutes earlier than scheduled. Meet the Principal will begin at 5:00pm and Open House will be from 5:30-6:30pm. We hope to see all of our Gators soon!

Join us on August 7th to meet our new principal, Dr. Abney and stay for Open House!

Welcome to the Swamp! Dr. Abney is coming to Gallman Elementary from Richland 2 School District. He has a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership from Grand Canyon University. He has served in various roles within elementary schools for the past 17 years. We are Gator Proud he is joining our Gator Family.

Today is Mrs. Hunter's final day in the Gallman Gator Swamp! The last six years have been filled with lots of memories, fun, and learning! We are very thankful for all Mrs. Hunter did during her time as a teacher and principal at GES and we wish her the best as she starts her new chapter! She will always be part of the Gator Family!

Congratulations to Gallman Elementary School’s Support Staff of the Year, Mrs. Vicki Hamm! Mrs. Hamm teaches STEM. Her peers shared that she is always working hard to ensure her STEM class is interactive and relevant. She never hesitates to go above and beyond for her students and peers. We are Gator Proud of Mrs. Hamm! A special thank you to SERVPRO of Newberry and Laurens Counties for their sponsorship of our Support Staff of the Year.

Congratulations to Gallman Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year, Ms. Alisha Rutherford! Ms. Rutherford teaches second grade. Her peers shared that she is everything other teachers should aspire to be. She has a deep care for her students and always has engaging lessons. She is always smiling and lending an extra hand. We are Gator Proud of Ms. Rutherford! A special thank you to SERVPRO of Newberry and Laurens Counties for their sponsorship of our Teacher of the Year.

‼️ Attention Parents of 3-5 Graders ‼️ State testing (SCREADY and SCPASS) will take place at the beginning of May for all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. SCREADY and SCPASS are required. Testing will start by 8:15 AM. Please ensure that your student has had a good night’s rest and is at school on time. Breakfast will be served like normal. Thursday, May 4- Reading Friday, May 5- Writing Tuesday, May 9- Math Wednesday, May 10- Science (4th grade ONLY) If you have any questions, please reach out to Jessica Shealy at 803-321-2655 or jshealy@sdnc.org Please take a few minutes to watch the video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19fTsIWgfik0GvNr0vIp1TNuAzYp01Blf/view?usp=share_link

Congratulations to our February Gators of the Month! These students exemplify Respect, Success, and Responsibility. We are Gator Proud!

Congratulations to our February Teacher of the Month, Mrs. Christy Riser. Mrs. Riser teaches 3-5 year old self-contained. Her peers state that she is consistent with her teaching, works hard to ensure her students get what they need, and is always willing to help out wherever she is needed. We are Gator Proud of Mrs. Riser for all of your hard work and dedication to Gallman. A special thank you to Servpro of Newberry and Laurens counties for their sponsorship of Teacher of the Month. Congratulations to our February Support Staff of the Month, Ms. April Harmon. Ms. April is the Day Porter. Her peers state that she has a positive attitude, is kind to everyone, and always goes the extra mile to keep Gallman clean. We are Gator Proud of Ms. April for all of her hard work and dedication to Gallman. A special thank you to Servpro of Newberry and Laurens counties for their sponsorship of Support Staff of the Month.

No School Friday or Monday! Friday, Feb. 17th - Professional Development Day for Teachers Monday, Feb. 20th- Presidents Day

Happy National SRO Day to the officers who keep our students, staff, and schools safe each day!

Tomorrow, February 16th is an Early Release Day Students will be dismissed beginning at 12:15! Lunch will be served.

Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Week to our wonderful drivers!

Have you ever wondered what the Montessori program is all about? Come to our information session at BSE on Wednesday, Feb. 15th.

We are thrilled to be able to celebrate our wonderful school counselor, Ms. Jaleesa Johnson, this week for National School Counseling Week! Give Ms. Johnson a shout out in the comments for all the wonderful work she does for and with our students and staff!