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Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up! Make sure to let them know how much you admire all they do for our students! Click the link to see "My Teacher's Favorite Things" to get ideas of what your teacher enjoys!
Registration
Registration for all grades is now open. All students – new and returning – must register and provide residency verification. Access to the registration system can be found here.
SC Ready Testing
SC Ready Testing Schedule:
May 5- SC Ready Reading Day 1
May 6- SC Ready Reading Day 2
May 8- SC Ready Writing
May 13- SC Ready Math
May 15- SC Ready Science (4th grade only)
Resources for Testing:
https://ed.sc.gov/tests/
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.
JanuaryMulticulturalNewsletter.pdf
MarchMulticulturalNewsletter.pdf
AprilMulticulturalNewsletter.pdf
Be a LOCAL for DHES
Drayton Hall Elementary is committed to providing top-tier education to our students. As our community grows, so must our investment in the future workforce—our students.
We invite you to join LOCAL (Linking Opportunities to Classrooms and Learners), a partnership initiative connecting businesses with schools based on the expertise and passions of the partner, and identified needs of the school. From volunteerism to the donation of goods or services, the opportunities to get involved are endless. Your support is integral to our children’s success and will help shape our community’s next generation of leaders.
Let’s work together to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed. Become a LOCAL and create waves of change to positively impact the lives of Charleston’s children today!
LINKS
Sign Up: https://forms.gle/
LOCAL Website: http://www.
Order Your Yearbook
DHES 2024-2025 YEARBOOK
Don't miss out! Order your yearbook today for $30.
After March 1st the price will increase to $35.
Order online at
https://www.balfour.com/south-
News & Announcements
![Teacher Appreciation week May 5-9]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743522704/ccsdschoolscom/tzxnh9cemkwq8c0fbnnh/TeacherAppreciationWeek800x715px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743522704/ccsdschoolscom/tzxnh9cemkwq8c0fbnnh/TeacherAppreciationWeek800x715px.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743522704/ccsdschoolscom/tzxnh9cemkwq8c0fbnnh/TeacherAppreciationWeek800x715px.png","width":800}])
We love our teachers at DHES! Show them how much you appreciate them during Teacher Appreciation Week May 5-9. Check out the Facebook page to see "My Teachers Favorite Things"!
![Math Night May 1st at 6:30]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744113709/ccsdschoolscom/drmkgo2ekkk5g3aq9rfw/MathNight.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744113709/ccsdschoolscom/drmkgo2ekkk5g3aq9rfw/MathNight.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744113709/ccsdschoolscom/drmkgo2ekkk5g3aq9rfw/MathNight.png","width":800}])
Join us for Math night on Thursday May 1st at 5:15 pm. Your family will play math games around the school as well as have a "make & take" to continue the learning at home.
![Roll & Ride to School May 16]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743522979/ccsdschoolscom/lqwg4vtxj5kazzqvvoye/RollToSchool.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743522979/ccsdschoolscom/lqwg4vtxj5kazzqvvoye/RollToSchool.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743522979/ccsdschoolscom/lqwg4vtxj5kazzqvvoye/RollToSchool.png","width":800}])
![Class Picture Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744113599/ccsdschoolscom/z5jlgsbze8ywuh8pb7io/ClassPictureDay_2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744113599/ccsdschoolscom/z5jlgsbze8ywuh8pb7io/ClassPictureDay_2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744113599/ccsdschoolscom/z5jlgsbze8ywuh8pb7io/ClassPictureDay_2.png","width":800}])
![Willy Wonka Jr, April 8th, 6:30pm, West Ashley High Auditorium]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741112385/ccsdschoolscom/rpyjxbz0fsfsckv7x1ec/wonkacontract800x700px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741112385/ccsdschoolscom/rpyjxbz0fsfsckv7x1ec/wonkacontract800x700px.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741112385/ccsdschoolscom/rpyjxbz0fsfsckv7x1ec/wonkacontract800x700px.png","width":800}])
Join us on April 8th at 6:30 pm as our 4th and 5th graders perform "Willy Wonka Jr" the musical! The performance will be held in the West Ashley High School Auditorium.
![Career Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742218658/ccsdschoolscom/in5ixrrmzspcudvjolmm/careerday.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742218658/ccsdschoolscom/in5ixrrmzspcudvjolmm/careerday.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742218658/ccsdschoolscom/in5ixrrmzspcudvjolmm/careerday.jpg","width":800}])
We are looking for family members to come speak to different classes about their career! If you are interested, please follow the link below:
![Pajama Party Musical, March 25th at 6:30 pm at West Ashley High School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740405899/ccsdschoolscom/h0ecqubmzey9uyfzdvfa/KindergartenMusicProgram800x700px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740405899/ccsdschoolscom/h0ecqubmzey9uyfzdvfa/KindergartenMusicProgram800x700px.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740405899/ccsdschoolscom/h0ecqubmzey9uyfzdvfa/KindergartenMusicProgram800x700px.png","width":800}])
Join us on March 25th at 6:30pm as our kindergarten and 1st graders perform in "A Pajama Party" musical. The event will take place in the West Ashley High School Auditorium
![Reading NIght March 4th at 6:30pm]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739974533/ccsdschoolscom/y3enerrlyy2kiev8suyj/DHESREADINGNIGHT800x715px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739974533/ccsdschoolscom/y3enerrlyy2kiev8suyj/DHESREADINGNIGHT800x715px.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739974533/ccsdschoolscom/y3enerrlyy2kiev8suyj/DHESREADINGNIGHT800x715px.png","width":800}])
Mark your calendars for March 4th as we hold our annual Reading Night! This year's theme is "Fairy Tales" so we encourage you to dress for the theme! Reading night begins at 6:30pm and we will have dinner, the book fair and fun activities all over the school for your family to participate in.
Upcoming Events
“Here at Drayton Hall, we nurture not just the mind, but the heart, fostering a community where every student feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential.” Alexi Eckert, Kindergarten Teacher
Drayton Hall is full of fun and exciting activities! Everyone is very nice and friendly! Thomas, 4th Grade