By Guest Columnist, Robin Sanders, Principal, Pelahatchie Elementary School
Welcome back Pelahatchie Elementary! I hope you have all had a wonderful summer. As we prepare to embark on a new school year, I am filled with excitement and anticipation for all that lies ahead.
At Pelahatchie Elementary, our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We are committed to fostering a love for learning and preparing our students for future success.
Updates and Improvements: Over the summer, our dedicated staff has been hard at work preparing for the upcoming school year. We have made several improvements to our facilities, including our new secure entry. This provides an extra layer of security for our campus. The safety of our students is our top priority. We have comprehensive safety protocols in place, and our staff is trained to respond effectively to any situation that may arise. Please rest assured that your child’s safety is always our primary concern.
Communication: Effective communication between home and school is essential for your child’s success. Throughout the year, we will keep you informed about school events, academic progress, and other important information via ParentSquare. This will replace the Remind App. Mass messages will go straight to emails and/or texts based on what information you enter during online registration. If you forgot to add someone when completing online registration, you can always call the office and we can add that information for you. You can also keep up to date with school information through our website, pes.rcsd.ms, and our FB page, Pelahatchie_ES.
Attendance: This year’s goal is to reduce the number of students who are chronically absent. Students who are chronically absent, meaning they miss at least 10% in a school year (18 or more days) for any reason, are at serious risk of falling behind in school. There are times when students will be absent, but we hope that we are able to reduce the percentage of students who are missing 18 or more days each year. Good attendance leads to:
Reading well by the end of 3rd grade
Passing important courses
Staying on track for graduation
Earning college degrees
Succeeding in the workplace
Students in PreK-6th grade are required to attend 63% of the school day. The early grades are just as important as the upper grades, since that’s when reading foundational skills are taught. When examining 23-24 data, students who were chronically absent this year were not coming late or checking out early, they were absent the entire day. We hope that all of our families will work with us to improve attendance for this coming year. Pelahatchie Elementary families - Let’s Strive for Less Than Five absences this year.
Parent Involvement: We value the partnership between home and school and encourage your active involvement in your child’s education. Whether you can volunteer in the classroom, be a part of our PTO, or support school events, your contributions are invaluable. Kaila McCrory is our PTO president. Her email is [email protected]. You can also follow their FB page, Pelahatchie Elementary PTO.
Please check out our Title 1 resources on our school website, pes.rcsd.ms. You are encouraged to provide feedback at any time by emailing [email protected].
I am truly honored to serve as the principal of Pelahatchie Elementary. We are committed to making this a successful and fulfilling year for every student. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, concerns, or ideas you may have.
Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. Let’s work together to make this a memorable and rewarding school year! Go Chiefs!
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