Cross Elementary
1325 Ranger Dr. Cross, SC 29436
Dr. Carolyn M. Gillens, Principal
Dr. Angelia Scott, Assistant Principal
Mrs. LaShonda R. Pelzer, School Facilitator
“I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed.” ― Booker T. Washington
Oct. 24th – Oct. 28th
- MONDAY, October 24th – Color of the Day…PINK!
“We Have the POWER To Be Drug Free” – We have the POWER to make good, healthy choices in staying away from drugs! We will also go PINK against Breast Cancer!!!
- TUESDAY, October 25th – Color of the Day – CAMOUFLAGE (Green or Brown)!
“Real HEROS Don’t Do Drugs”: Students, Faculty and Staff will wear Camouflage pants, shirts, jackets, etc. to show that they pledge to be a HERO or SHERO, every day. We pledge to care for each other and keep each other safe.
- WEDNESDAY, October 26th – Color of the Day…ORANGE!
“Be Strong, Be True, Be You, Be Drug Free”: Students, Faculty and Staff will wear the color ORANGE and the cafeteria will serve oranges for lunch!
- THURSDAY, Oct. 27th – Color of the Day…BLUE!
“I ELECT To Be Drug Free”: Everyone is encouraged to make the CHOICE to be Drug Free. Faculty and Staff are encouraged to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming election. Teachers are also encouraged to hold an “election” and have students VOTE healthy things they can choose instead of drugs and create a chart or other creative way to display results.
- FRIDAY, October 28th– Color of the Day….RED!
“Our School Has SWAG…Students Who Achieve Goals”: Students, Faculty and Staff will write about goals that they will complete this school year!
Counselor’s Corner
Dr.LaWanda R. Felder, School Counselor
Counselor’s Corner
CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH: Responsibility---reliability or dependability in carrying out one’s obligations and duties to others and within their community; being accountable for your own actions.
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK – OCT. 9-15, 2016:"Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years
BLUE SHIRT DAY – OCT. 3rd-Blue Shirt Day® World Day of Bullying Prevention
Wear your BLUE SHIRT and join us in solidarity to stop bullying Monday, October 12th AND STOMP Out Bullying around the world!
A SEA OF BLUE
On 10-3-16create a 'sea of blue' across the globe to STOMP Out Bullying. It doesn't matter what shirt you wear on October12th as long as it's BLUE!!
RED RIBBON WEEK – OCT. 24 – 28 – “Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Drug Free”
Our “LUNCH BUDDIES” are here and are working diligently with our children. If you have some time on Tuesdays from 10:30 – 11:15 to volunteer, you can reach Dr. Felder at 843-899-8924 or
CES Wellness Initiative is Rocking and Rolling!!! To learn how you can join us, call, email or come by to see me! We love hearing from you!!!
Do you have comments or suggestions? The CES administration will provide a timely response to any suggestions made by parents, guardians, or community members during Title I meetings. Suggestions about any aspect of CES may also be placed in the SUGGESTION BOX located outside of the main office. Response will be addressed in newsletters, PTO meetings, phone calls, in writing, or in person by an administrator.CES Newsletter Questions of the Month
- During Red Ribbon Week, what color do we wear on Thursday?
- What is this month’s Character Trait? What does it mean?
- When is our school’s book fair?
Cross Cash will be given to students who correctly answer our monthly
“CES Newsletter Questions of the Month”.
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