Midway Elementary School

Week of September 19th

Even though pumpkin spiced lattes and Halloween decorations have been around for a

few months, fall officially starts this week. That means cooler weather, lots of football, and fall

pictures. We have another great week ahead at Midway Elementary.

Good News Club will start this Tuesday after school. I have sent a list to our staff, so

they should know who will attend the club. It would be a good idea to send a reminder to your

teacher about this on Tuesday. Good News Club will dismiss at 4:00 at the main car loop.

Fall pictures will be this Thursday, so be sure to dress your student for picture day.

Strawbridge Studios will be sending proofs in 3-4 weeks with options on how you can purchase

photos of your student. These will be the photos that are in our yearbook. Our fall make-up day

is scheduled for November 4th.

Zaxby’s Night is this Thursday from 5:00-8:00. In order for Midway to receive credit for

your purchase, you will need to place your receipt in a box on the front counter or hand your

receipt to the drive-thru cashier and let them know you’re supporting Midway Elementary. I

know our school always shows up BIG for these events, and I truly appreciate your patience in

order to support our school. Wendy’s Night brought in over $200 for our school. Zaxby’s is

offering free kids’ meals and a teacher gift certificate to the class with the most participation, so

be sure to write your teacher(s) name on the receipt.

Interim report cards go home on Thursday. Lower grade levels will not be sending

interims home yet due to beginning of the year assessments and not having enough grades in

the grade book. If you would like to have to access this information at all times, you may sign up

for Parent Portal using this form. You may bring the form into the front office to Donna

Anderson or Jan Metz.

Lastly, you should be receiving information from your room parent or teacher about our

upcoming Fall Auction. Each class is creating a classroom basket to auction in order to support

our school. Midway’s class baskets are always impressive and highly sought after. We have

already started receiving items in the office!

I appreciate all you do to help make our school the best. Check out our Twitter,

Facebook, and Instagram pages to check out all of the great things happening at Midway or

email or call me anytime at BrandonMeares@anderson5.net or 716-3800. We will continue to

do things the best way…

The Midway.

Brandon Meares

Looking Ahead

September 21st: Good News Club begins

September 23rd: Fall Picture Day

September 23rd: Zaxby’s Spirit Night 5:00-8:00 PM

September 23rd: Interim Reports Go Home

September 24th: Icee Day

October 8th: 2nd Grade Morning STEAM will be rescheduled in the spring

October 9th: Fall for Midway 10:00-2:00

October 19th: End of the 1st Nine Weeks

Order your yearbook!

Click the icon to pre-order your

yearbook.

Want to order cupcakes or cookies

for your child’s birthday? Please

order one week in advance.

Click here to add your student’s name to the birthday marquee!

Happy Birthday

Trina Gabbard- September 18th

Marcia Selman-September 23rd

Attention 5th Grade Parents

Southwood Recruitment Website

VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SICK STUDENTS

If your student has any symptom of COVID-19, you will be asked to follow our COVID-19

protocols.

COVID-19 Symptoms:

Fever

Chills

Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

Sore throat

Loss of taste/smell

Fatigue

New or worsening cough

Muscle or body aches

Congestion or runny nose

Diarrhea

Nausea or vomiting

If your student has one of these symptoms, please follow the protocol below:

1. Do not send your student to school

2. Please email the teacher of the absence. The teacher will forward the email to Mrs.

Metz and Nurse Arnett and the absence will be excused.

3. The student may return to school after 1 of 3 protocols have been completed:

a. The student has a doctor’s statement saying the illness is not related to COVID-

19.

b. The student has a negative COVID-19 test.

c. Or 10 days have lapsed since the beginning of the symptoms above.

We appreciate your help to ensure that all students and staff are safe and healthy at our school.

PLEASE SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT US!

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Accountability-Being responsible for your decisions and actions;

dependable.

Teacher Student of the Week Teacher Student of the Week

Mrs. Campbell Ansley Coats Mrs. Lewis Blaire Kelley

Mrs. Vickery Adam Hayes Ms. Mayfield Nora Marr

Mrs. Dove Haley Gibbs Mrs. Kelley Kennedie Smith

Mrs. Jones Levi Eaves Mrs. Herbert Saamiya Gomillion

Mrs. Selman Dortayza Edwards Mrs. Askew Sophia Lanca Silva

Mrs. Hall Carter Roper Mrs. Arroyo Parker Brookman

Mrs. Shirley Scarlett Monroe Mrs. Strom Rayhan Roopani

Mrs. Gilreath Matilda O’Leary Ms. Frady Haliyah Handy

Mrs. Coats Emma Williams Mrs. Uhall Zach Thomas

Mrs. Jackson Hadley Crews Ms. Addison Jake Gay

Mrs. O’Brien Jocelyn Crawford Ms. Worley Kason Schreckengost

Mrs. Hornick Graham Arnett Ms. McClelland Hezekiah Cobb

Mrs. Best Ansley Evert Mrs. Watkins Kelvin Graves

Mrs. Reno Amanda Gilles Mrs. Andrade Lydia Butler

Ms. Cordell Campbell Price Ms. Lewinski Alex Ramirez

Mrs. Twitty Alex Rettinger Mrs. Roper JJ Frost

Mrs. Greene Emery Brock

Mrs. Brookman Brooks Watkins

Mrs. Vaughn Lawsen Way

Mrs. Neal Bailee Power

Staff Spotlight

Our Staff Spotlight this week is our Instructional Technology Support

Assistant, Lisa Costanzo. Lisa is in charge of Chromebook distributions

and issues; however, she does a lot more than that. She is our go-to

person with anything technology related in the classrooms and is always

available to cover duties, assist in the classroom, and lend a hand in the

library. This Tuesday is Technology Support Appreciation Day, and we are

lucky to have Lisa Costanzo on our staff.

The best way you can show your appreciation is to simply write a note of

thank you or encouragement. You can reach Mrs. Costanzo at

LisaCostanzo@anderson5.net.

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Kindergarten Kindergarten students enjoyed “coming to our senses” with our STEAM leader Sandy Bradshaw. We enjoyed hearing the story,

Mouse Paint, and completing a STEAM activity. We mixed primary colors together to make secondary colors. We used marshmallows

and food coloring to dance like the mice in the story.

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First Grade In first grade, we have been learning about our great state,

South Carolina. We learned interesting facts about our state

from the book, P is for Palmetto. Now we know why our state

flag is blue and has the palmetto tree and crescent moon

featured on it!

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Second Grade

This week, we participated in Dot Day! On September 15, 2003,

author and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds released his book, “The

Dot.” In this book, we learn that a dot might be small, but it can be

a powerful way to show our uniqueness and creativity. Mr. Reynold’s

story inspired “International Dot Day” and the opportunity for

children to show their own creativity. After listening to this story,

groups were given a paper with a single dot on it and asked to

create something together. What a great way to boost our

creativity and work on cooperation too!

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Third Grade We have been learning about map features including map

legend, compass rose, and scale. This week third graders

created a physical map of their own unique country with

landforms found on some physical maps.

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Fourth Grade This week, fourth grade students participated in a digital

escape room to review for their place value test! Students'

“cruise ship” was hijacked by pirates, and they had to problem

solve with their teams to unlock four codes and escape!

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Fifth Grade We have been learning about the flow of energy in an

ecosystem. Students researched and created a model food

chain to illustrate how energy flows through an ecosystem.

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Learning Labs Miss Lewinski’s class built a barn with popsicle sticks for the

farm animals they have been learning about. This activity

focused on channeling their inner architect and developing

their fine motor and focusing skills.

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Visual Arts Midway Artists were inspired by Kelsey Montague. Kelsey is an interactive

street artist, and founder of the #WhatLiftsYou global campaign.

Midway Artists K-5 used various colors, shapes and lines to create an original

feather design. The student’s individual feathers were all combined to create

the inspiring and interactive mural for our very own school!

Click the link below to learn more about Kelsey Montague.

https://kelseymontagueart.com/