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Third Graders Learn About Native American Traditions
Our 3rd graders had a wonderful hands-on learning experience thanks to a grant from the South Carolina Arts Commission! As part of their CKLA curriculum, students are currently learning about Native Americans, and we were honored to welcome Tammy from the Wassamaw Tribe of Varnetown Indians to our school. Students created beautiful bone bead bracelets while learning more about Native culture and traditions. They had the best time and left with the coolest bracelets, and even better memories!
Blind Date With a Book
Don’t judge a book by its cover! Students in library this week had the chance to have a “blind date with a book” and give a book a try they wouldn’t normally pick out. They had so much fun unwrapping their mystery books!
Reading Night
Our Pirate-Themed Reading Night was a wonderful evening of fun and learning! Students and their families enjoyed pirate stories, themed literacy activities, and exploring the joy of reading together. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the night such a memorable event.
Congratulations, Knox!
Drayton Hall's own Knox Mundy placed in the top 10 at the district spelling bee and will be advancing to the regional bee in March. He has been a part of our school since CD!
This was a district-wide competition for 5th to 8th graders, which makes this accomplishment even more impressive. He correctly spelled abnegation, along with many other impressive words!
Battle of the Books
We held our DHES Battle of the Books! These teams have been working hard throughout the year to read the SC Children’s book nominees and battled it out in a trivia style competition. Our school winning team The Clever Capybaras will go to the district level to compete other elementary schools. Good luck bobcats!!
Multicultural Newsletter
DHES is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and respected. Don't miss our monthly DHES Multicultural Newsletter with music, storytelling, food, and crafts to enrich our school's cultural awareness.
January Multicultural Newsletter
February Multicultural Newsletter
March Multicultural Newsletter
News & Announcements
![Spring Picture Day March 10th]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772543098/ccsdschoolscom/rlpfe9robuprx1vatnsm/March10th.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772543098/ccsdschoolscom/rlpfe9robuprx1vatnsm/March10th.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772543098/ccsdschoolscom/rlpfe9robuprx1vatnsm/March10th.png","width":800}])
Spring Picture Day is March 10th! Please send your child dressed for pictures and ready to smile!
We can’t wait to see those bright spring smiles!
![Reading Night March 5th at 5:30 pm]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772466733/ccsdschoolscom/lr1pbcihhohn6n1r7tnn/ReadingNIgHt_2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772466733/ccsdschoolscom/lr1pbcihhohn6n1r7tnn/ReadingNIgHt_2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772466733/ccsdschoolscom/lr1pbcihhohn6n1r7tnn/ReadingNIgHt_2.png","width":800}])
Set sail for an evening of adventure at our upcoming Pirate-Themed Reading Night! We’re transforming our school into a high seas world of stories, imagination, and family fun-and we can’t wait for you to join the crew! All students & families are encouraged to come dressed in their best pirate attire!
![Book Fair]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771858692/ccsdschoolscom/v1lgadt6nopylw3r61ga/bookfair.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771858692/ccsdschoolscom/v1lgadt6nopylw3r61ga/bookfair.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771858692/ccsdschoolscom/v1lgadt6nopylw3r61ga/bookfair.png","width":800}])
The book fair will be open during Reading Night on Thursday, March 5, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. It will also be open to families each morning from 8:05-8:45 am for designated grade level shopping days. On your child's assigned day, please park in the parking lot and join us in the book fair:
Shopping Schedule:
- Monday, March 2: CD/PIC
- Tuesday, March 3: Kindergarten
- Wednesday, March 4: 1st Grade
- Thursday, March 5: 2nd & 3rd Grade
- Friday, March 6th: 4th & 5th Grade
![Read Across America Week March 2-6]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771858093/ccsdschoolscom/lexreutkz7enpkv58dx7/RAA.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771858093/ccsdschoolscom/lexreutkz7enpkv58dx7/RAA.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771858093/ccsdschoolscom/lexreutkz7enpkv58dx7/RAA.png","width":800}])
Monday: Get in Character
Tuesday: Ready...Set...Read!
Wednesday: Reading Makes You Bright
Thursday: We ARGH Readers!
Friday: Cozy Up With a Good Book!
![Fun Snack Friday February 20th]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771343412/ccsdschoolscom/t56pfbtkhjolw4kqxehd/FunSnackFriday800x715px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771343412/ccsdschoolscom/t56pfbtkhjolw4kqxehd/FunSnackFriday800x715px.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771343412/ccsdschoolscom/t56pfbtkhjolw4kqxehd/FunSnackFriday800x715px.png","width":800}])
Fun Snack Friday will be back on February 20th! Please note that there is a $5 limit.
![CCSD Hiring Event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771339854/ccsdschoolscom/yi0wpiyhr0yayclwyiba/Untitleddesign15.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771339854/ccsdschoolscom/yi0wpiyhr0yayclwyiba/Untitleddesign15.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771339854/ccsdschoolscom/yi0wpiyhr0yayclwyiba/Untitleddesign15.png","width":800}])
Join us for a Teachers and school-based positions hiring event happening on Saturday, March 7th, from 8:30-11:30 am at Trident Technical College. Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with school hiring teams, district leaders, and administrators.
![Shrek the Musical February 19th at 6:30pm at the West Ashley High School Auditorium]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767642291/ccsdschoolscom/zcaqypu4weq5cc7jrlns/MusicalShrek.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1767642291/ccsdschoolscom/zcaqypu4weq5cc7jrlns/MusicalShrek.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767642291/ccsdschoolscom/zcaqypu4weq5cc7jrlns/MusicalShrek.png","width":800}])
Join our 4th & 5th graders as they perform Shrek the Musical on February 19th at 6:30 pm at the West Ashley High School Auditorium.
![Kindness Rocks-random acts of kindness day Tuesday Feb 17th dress like a rock star to spread positive vibes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770230416/ccsdschoolscom/ynjnxty38rhiygyaqp37/Untitleddesign1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770230416/ccsdschoolscom/ynjnxty38rhiygyaqp37/Untitleddesign1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770230416/ccsdschoolscom/ynjnxty38rhiygyaqp37/Untitleddesign1.png","width":800}])
Random Acts of Kindness Day is Tuesday, Feb. 17th. The theme for dress up wil be...dress like a rock star! We hope to spread positive vibes and show that KINDESS ROCKS!
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Teaching at Drayton Hall Elementary has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my career. From day one, I felt supported by a dedicated team of educators and an administration that truly values collaboration, innovation, and student success. The culture here fosters not only academic excellence but also personal growth—for students and teachers alike. -Darlinda Cox-CD Teacher
I love coming to school to see my teachers and my friends. I love center time-Costa, Pre-K student