SCHOOL NEWS - J M Brown Elementary

Tornado Poster Contest

posted by Tonya Stancil [ updated ]

The Oconee County Emergency Services is sponsoring the annual Tornado Safety Poster Contest. The contest is open to all students in grades 1-5 in any Oconee County school. There will be winners and runners-up at each grade level and a grand prize winner.

Winners from each grade level will be chosen by a committee of judges during the period of February 24, 2021 through February 26, 2021. Schools with winners will be notified during the period of March 1st-5th, 2021. Certificates and cash prizes will be presented at the Awards Ceremony held on Thursday, March 9, 2021 starting at 10:00 am in the Council Chambers.

Entries should be submitted on standard poster paper (22" x 28"). The student's name, grade level and school name should be clearly printed in ink on the back of the poster for easy identification. Only one entry per student and no joint entries (by more than one person) will be accepted. Entries will not only be judged on the artistic aspect but must also emphasize the theme of "Tornado Safety" by depicting proper protective actions. Each entry will be judged on originality, message, impact, and effort.

Schools are encouraged to participate: however, any eligible student may submit an entry regardless of whether his or her school officially participates in the contest. Entries should be submitted to the office of Emergency Services no later than February 19, 2021.

Once students have finished their posters they may bring them to the main office--Make sure your first and last name, grade level, and school name is clearly printed in ink on the back!

| Attachments: TornadoPosterAnnoucement.pdf

Candygrams for Yearbooks

posted Jan 25, 2021, 1:14 PM by Tonya Stancil [ updated Jan 25, 2021, 1:14 PM ]

We have been extremely fortunate over the last few years to provide a free yearbook for all of our students here at JMB. This is all possible thanks to fundraising, donations, and a lot of dedication from our JMB families, our staff, and our community.

This year we would like to continue the tradition of giving all students a free yearbook. You can help us raise money to support this cause by purchasing a Candy Gram from February 8-12. A Candy Gram is a lollipop with a short message attached. The Candy Grams will be $1 each. Buy one for your friends, classmates, students, and teachers! They will be delivered Monday, February 15, since Valentine's Day is on Sunday they year.

All Covid protocols will be followed to ensure faculty and student safety. Proceeds from the Candygram sales will

go to our Yearbook fundraising. If you are interested in purchasing Candy Grams please send your payment to your child teachers. Thanks for helping our students!

Girl Scout Signups!

posted Jan 21, 2021, 1:30 PM by Tonya Stancil [ updated Jan 21, 2021, 1:32 PM ]

Attention Girls!

For the month of January Girl Scouts are offering FREE membership--hurry though this will only last till the end of January. Girl Scouts offer safe in-person and virtual troop meetings and event. Scout members have the opportunity to join the Girl Scout Cookie Program as well.

For more information contact Tiffany Skelton at tskelton@gssc-mm.org or 864-770-1427.

Tamassee DAR School! It's Not Too Late!

posted Jan 20, 2021, 1:04 PM by Tonya Stancil [ updated Jan 20, 2021, 1:04 PM ]

It's not too late! Finish up your school year in the Tamassee DAR School after school program. For more information contact Erin at 864-944-1390 ext. 112.

Get Ready! Summer camp is coming soon! Fill your child's days with adventure, fun, and learning. For more information about summer camp call 864-944-1390 ext 112.

| Attachments: Tamassee DAR Afterschool & Summer Program 1.20.21.pdf

Golden Apple Awards

posted Oct 6, 2020, 2:43 PM by Tonya Stancil [ updated Oct 6, 2020, 2:44 PM ]

Nominate a teacher who has made a difference in your life!

Ingles and WYFF 4 want to reward the teachers who are going above and beyond. Each week an area teacher will be selected to receive the Golden Apple Award and profiled on Thursdays on WYFF News 4. These weekly winners will be chosen from your nominations by a panel of judges. At the end of the school year, a Teacher of the Year will be selected from the weekly winners.

For more information on how you can nominate a teacher please see the files below.

| Attachments: Golden Apple.jpg Golden Apple2.jpg

Attendance & Absence Excuses

posted Oct 6, 2020, 1:25 PM by Tonya Stancil [ updated Oct 6, 2020, 1:25 PM ]

Please remember that your child's attendance in school and for SDOC@Home students is critical for his/her success. If your child is absent for any reason, PLEASE SEND A NOTE to the school for documentation. It is best to have a note from a doctor's office or medical provider if a child is absent for sickness.