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Have a safe holiday! School resumes tomorrow, September 5.
Just a reminder that there is no school on Labor Day, September 4.
August 29, 2023
Anderson School District One
Board of Trustees Meeting
School Board Members being recognized by the South Carolina School Board Association
Pictured in all photos: Mrs. Nancy Upton. Board Chair and Dr. Jeff Wilson. Assistant Superintendent of Administration and Instruction.
Also pictured: Mrs. Melissa Hood, Mrs. Brenda Ellison, Mr. Mike Wilson and Mrs. Wendy Burgess
Thank you for your commitment to our Tradition of Excellence.
Wonderful opportunity for stay-at-home parents, grandparents, retirees, etc. at Hunt Meadows Elementary School
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From our Adult Education Department
We have an important announcement to make....
Anderson 1 & 2 Adult Education has partnered with Child and Family Services to offer a variety of behavioral and mental health services to our students and families. Now is the time to get on the September intake so you can determine eligibility for the wraparound services we now offer.
Upcoming - Labor Day Holiday
ASD1 administration delivered doughnuts to all schools to celebrate our GREAT STAFF!!!
Anderson School District One
Board of Trustees Meeting
Contact Jeff Dopkins, Nutrition Services Director, for more information.
dopkinsj@apps.anderson1.org or
apply online at
www.anderson1.org
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The Palmetto Chapter of the National FFA (Future Farmers of America) Organization, recently re-chartered in 2020 with the new agricultural education program at Palmetto High, achieved 3 stars in the National Chapter Award Program. This program evaluates chapters in all 50 states and 2 U.S. Territories in the areas of Building Communities, Strengthening Agriculture & Growing Leaders. The Palmetto FFA was selected as a Gold Chapter at the SCFFA State Convention in June, signifying it as one of the 12 best chapters in the state. Following this, the application was forwarded to the National level with the chance to earn one to three stars. Three stars indicates that in all categories, Palmetto FFA is going above and beyond with innovative, goal oriented and student-led events. Without a doubt, these fulfill the FFA’s mission of making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Some of the events included in the Palmetto FFA application include organizing the Farm Fest in West Pelzer, being engaged with multiple community events in Williamston’s Mineral Spring Park, and competition at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN.
If interested in learning more about the Palmetto FFA or expanding student opportunities, please reach out to the FFA advisor, Joey McCannon at mccannonj@apps.anderson1.org.
2023 - 2024 Anderson School District One Football Schedules
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SPEARMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECOGNIZED AS A MODEL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY AT WORK®
**In July 2023, Spearman Elementary School was designated as a “Model PLC at Work” school by Solution Tree.**
**Spearman Elementary School became the second elementary school in Anderson One to receive this designation.**
Piedmont, SC 7/23 — Spearman Elementary School in Anderson School District One was recently recognized by Solution Tree for its sustained success in raising student achievement. The school’s successful implementation of the Professional Learning Communities at Work® process was a major contributing factor in the improved achievement of its students.
PLCs are schools and districts in which educators recognize the key to improved learning for students is on-going, job-embedded learning for the adults who serve those students. The three big ideas of a PLC call upon educators to:
1. Focus on learning.
2. Build a collaborative culture.
3. Create a results orientation.
Responding to news of the recognition, Principal Jason Lesley said, “I am so proud of our teachers and staff at Spearman Elementary for their dedication and hard work to ensure all students learn at high levels. Their commitment to the PLC process allows us to collaborate effectively, share best practices and continuously improve our teaching and learning. We are grateful for this recognition and for the opportunity to continue our work as a Model PLC School.”
Anderson One Superintendent Robbie Binnicker added, “On behalf of our Board of Trustees and District Administration, we are very proud of Spearman Elementary for this achievement. We continue to see results that indicate when teachers work in collaborative teams and take responsibility for all students that their students learn at high levels. This approach encourages teachers to help each other and teach students in the most effective ways possible.”
Schools are recognized based on strict criteria, including demonstration of a commitment to PLC concepts, implementation of these concepts for at least three years, and clear evidence of improved student learning over that period. Once measurable results can be seen, the school must explain its practices, structures, and culture and submit its application for consideration by the PLC Review Committee.
According to the Champions of PLC at Work®, educators in the schools and districts selected for this recognition have shown “a sustained commitment to helping all of their students achieve at high levels. They have been willing to alter the structure and culture of the organization to reflect their commitment. We applaud them and congratulate them for achieving this very significant milestone on the never-ending PLC journey.”
Recognized model PLC schools are listed on allthingsplc.info, where they share implementation strategies, structures, and performance with other educators interested in improving their schools. Tools for team collaboration, articles and research about PLCs, blog posts, and other related resources are also available on the site. The site was developed and is maintained by Solution Tree, a leading provider of educational strategies and tools that improve staff and student performance. For more than twenty years, Solution Tree resources have helped K–12 teachers and administrators create schools where all children succeed.
For more information, please contact:
Name: Dr. Jeff Wilson, Assistant Superintendent of Administration & Instruction
Email:wilsonj@apps.anderson1.org
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