Today, our 4th and 5th grade classroom spelling bee winners competed against each other in our school spelling bee.
Congratulations to our winner, 4th grader, KJ Burkhart!
#SCSUpdates | Did you know you can get closings and emergency notifications sent straight to your phone? All you have to do is download the Surry County Schools mobile app, available for Apple and Android devices. Emergencies, closings, and delays will be sent via a “push” notification and delivered to all app users instantly.
If you haven't already, please download the Surry County Schools mobile app and never miss a notification! 📱
#SCSUpdates | We're hiring! Join our staff as a bus driver! Surry County Schools will host another Bus Driver Training course on December 9-11, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. 🚍
For Information:
Contact: Amy Samples 336-386-8762
To Register:
Contact: Teresa King 336-386-8211
#SCSUpdates | Due to a light dusting of snow on a number of roadways in the Flat Rock, Slate Mountain, and Westfield communities, Surry County Schools will operate on a 3-hour delay on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
First Grade celebrated Thanksgiving by reading the book, Balloons Over Broadway. Students decorated their own balloons and engineered them to be carried by BeeBots. The BeeBots were coded to travel through the hallway!
Ms. Coe’s class completed a Shape Hunt around the school today to look for the 2D shapes they have been learning about!
We love our staff at Flat Rock Elementary! For American Education Week, which was the week of November 18-22, Flat Rock SAVE Promise Club / Student Council delivered “Thank You " notes and a treat to our staff to celebrate them and show them appreciation. The note states, “We are so lucky to have you! Thank you for all you do!”
Flat Rock Elementary 2024-2025 Student Council / SAVE Promise Club members:
Mrs. Danley’s 3rd grade - Ian Leftwich
Mrs. Hoosier’s 3rd grade - Remi Pike
Ms. Bobbitt’s 4th grade - Elena Sierra
Mrs. Marion’s 4th/5th grade - Silvia Hernandez
Ms. Ramey’s 5th grade - Weston Testerman
Additional members from last school year are Maddalynn Edwards, Brian Gammons, and Adrianna Kingsbury. Pictured from left to right: Weston Testerman, Ian Leftwich, Elena Sierra, Silvia Hernandez, and Remi Pike.
1st Grade started learning about shapes and went on a Shape Scavenger Hunt in their classroom today!
#SCSTransportation | Yesterday, Surry County Transportation picked up five of the nine new diesel buses our county will receive this school year, thanks to the NC Bus Replacement Plan! These buses will help ensure safer and more efficient transportation for our students.
Now is the perfect time to join our amazing team of bus drivers! 🚦 Register for our next bus driver class, happening December 9th-12th.
📞 Call Amy Samples at (336) 386-8762 to sign up today!
Last Friday, Mrs. Simmons’ Art Club enjoyed making dragon ornaments for our school. We also want to say thank you to our special volunteers and their donations that helped make this happen! Thank you for supporting Art Club!
Students enjoyed working with clay in art class with Mrs Simmons last week.
#SCSUpdates | We're hiring! Join our staff as a bus driver! Surry County Schools will host another Bus Driver Training course on December 9-11, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. 🚌
For Information:
Contact: Amy Samples 336-386-8762
To Register:
Contact: Teresa King 336-386-8211
Mrs. Cannaday’s students wrote and illustrated Autobiographies during Media!
#SCSCelebrates | It's National School Psychologist Week, and we want to recognize the four dedicated SCS school psychologists who support our students' mental health and well-being!
Their expertise helps students succeed academically and add an extra layer of support! THANK YOU for making a positive impact on students' lives at school, at home, and in life! 💙
Flat Rock Elementary School's October Students of the Month are: Levi Harrell, Izabella Tolbert, Eliana Torres, Allie Mae Martin, Hunter Brannock, Nevaeh Hawks, Deanna Odum, Ramie Jurney, Korbyn Kirkman, Gracie Donathan, Shyanne East, and Maddalynn Edwards. Hunter Brannock is the Bus Rider of the Month. The leadership attribute showcased was resilient.
#SCSUpdates | Reminder: No School Monday, November 11th in Observance of Veterans Day.
FRES Flag Guard students attended the retirement of our school's American Flag on 10/28.
Mrs. Marley's 2nd graders adopted a cow this year and practiced their voting skills today by voting for America's Favorite Cow. They voted for their calf, Lainey.
If you would like to vote please use this link: https://www.discoverdairy.com/vote/
Halloween fun was in full swing with our School Nutrition teams this week! 🎃👻 From festive costumes to spooky treats, our teams brought smiles and creativity to every cafeteria. Thank you to our School Nutrition staff for making this season extra special for our students. 🍂🍬
