🦈 Last Chance, Sharks! Today is the LAST DAY to order your plushie! Order here: https://plushiepalfactory.com/products/st-marys-elementary-school
Good evening, SMES Families! 🦈🚨 Tonight is the LAST CHANCE to apply for free or reduced-price school meals!
https://www.myschoolapps.com/
We encourage all families to apply today! Your application can help support your family and help our school qualify for free after-school snacks, summer meal programs, and additional resources, while also helping eligible families access valuable discounts on technology, fee waivers, and more!
https://www.myschoolapps.com/
We encourage all families to apply today! Your application can help support your family and help our school qualify for free after-school snacks, summer meal programs, and additional resources, while also helping eligible families access valuable discounts on technology, fee waivers, and more!
SMES: Tomorrow (Friday) is RRW Twin Day, or Favorite Team Day!
Students may wear a hat for $1.00 to support our positive behavior funds.
SMES Veterans Day Parade
Please join us on Monday, November 9th, at 9:00 AM on the SMES Large Field as we honor our veterans! All students are encouraged to wear RED, WHITE, and BLUE! ❤️🤍💙
Families are welcome to attend the outdoor parade. Light refreshments will follow for veteran guests and their SMES students only.
Veteran families planning to attend the reception must return the RSVP form by Monday, November 2nd. White visitor bracelets will be sent home on November 6th and are required for reception entry. All adult guests must be listed in Infinite Campus.
We look forward to honoring our heroes!
Please join us on Monday, November 9th, at 9:00 AM on the SMES Large Field as we honor our veterans! All students are encouraged to wear RED, WHITE, and BLUE! ❤️🤍💙
Families are welcome to attend the outdoor parade. Light refreshments will follow for veteran guests and their SMES students only.
Veteran families planning to attend the reception must return the RSVP form by Monday, November 2nd. White visitor bracelets will be sent home on November 6th and are required for reception entry. All adult guests must be listed in Infinite Campus.
We look forward to honoring our heroes!
🦈 Don't miss out! Students who purchase a plushie will be invited to our special Stuffing Party in November! 🧸 Orders are due this Friday, October 30th! Order here: https://plushiepalfactory.com/products/st-marys-elementary-school
Happy Monday, SMES! Please pick up all Storybook pumpkins by 8:30 tomorrow morning. Thank you!
Camden County Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar🗓️
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The deadline to submit your Free & Reduced Lunch Application is quickly approaching! Please follow the link below to apply today!
https://www.myschoolapps.com/
#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden
https://www.myschoolapps.com/
#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden
SMES Red Ribbon Week starts Monday!
Monday: Wear Red
Tuesday: Camo or Cowboy/Cowgirl
Wednesday: Alien or Astronaut
Thursday: Be your own Hero
Friday: Twin or Favorite Sports Team
Monday: Wear Red
Tuesday: Camo or Cowboy/Cowgirl
Wednesday: Alien or Astronaut
Thursday: Be your own Hero
Friday: Twin or Favorite Sports Team
Dear SMES parents and staff, starting tomorrow, please refrain from parking at Gray's Gallery and Frame Shop—both in the parking lot and on the side in the grass—at 700 Osborne Street, St. Marys, Georgia. Cars will be towed at the vehicle owner's expense starting in the morning.
Our annual SMES Canned Food Drive kicked off this week! 🥫💙🦈 Please help us support this meaningful cause by donating canned goods to help families in need throughout our community. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference! Thank you for helping our Sharks spread kindness and make a positive impact!
The deadline to submit your Free & Reduced Lunch Application is quickly approaching! Please follow the link below to apply today!
https://www.myschoolapps.com/
#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden
https://www.myschoolapps.com/
#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden
🚍 Bus Safety Reminder: Let’s Keep Our Students Safe! 🛑
As we observe National School Bus Safety Week, we want to remind everyone in our community to take a few extra moments to help protect our students as they travel to and from school each day.
The morning and afternoon commutes are some of the busiest times on our roads, and a little extra patience and attention go a long way!
🚗 For Drivers:
Stop for school buses when the stop arm is extended and red lights flash.
Obey all posted school zone speed limits.
Never pass a stopped school bus from either direction when required by law.
Stay alert for students near roadways, bus stops, and crosswalks.
🎒 For Parents & Students:
Arrive at the bus stop a few minutes early and wait a safe distance from the road.
Cross only when instructed by the driver, and always look left, right, and left again.
Use designated crosswalks and never cross behind a school bus.
Put phones and headphones away while walking to stay aware of surroundings.
Thank you for doing your part to ensure every student arrives safely and returns home with a smile!
#SchoolBusSafetyWeek #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden
As we observe National School Bus Safety Week, we want to remind everyone in our community to take a few extra moments to help protect our students as they travel to and from school each day.
The morning and afternoon commutes are some of the busiest times on our roads, and a little extra patience and attention go a long way!
🚗 For Drivers:
Stop for school buses when the stop arm is extended and red lights flash.
Obey all posted school zone speed limits.
Never pass a stopped school bus from either direction when required by law.
Stay alert for students near roadways, bus stops, and crosswalks.
🎒 For Parents & Students:
Arrive at the bus stop a few minutes early and wait a safe distance from the road.
Cross only when instructed by the driver, and always look left, right, and left again.
Use designated crosswalks and never cross behind a school bus.
Put phones and headphones away while walking to stay aware of surroundings.
Thank you for doing your part to ensure every student arrives safely and returns home with a smile!
#SchoolBusSafetyWeek #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden
SMES, please help make our Cake Walk sweet for our Pumpkin Palooza on Friday! We would greatly appreciate donations of cakes, cupcakes, and baked goods. You can drop off anytime from today through Friday. Thank you!
📱💻 Digital Safety & Awareness Check-In!
Keeping our students safe starts with staying informed and maintaining open communication! We encourage parents and guardians to regularly check in with their children about:
📧 School Email: Review school communications to stay informed about important updates and announcements.
🌐 Social Media: Stay aware of the platforms your child uses, the content they encounter, and emerging online trends and challenges that may encourage unsafe behaviors.
⚕️ Medication Safety: Keep prescription and over-the-counter medications securely stored and remind children of the dangers of experimenting with medications.
🗣️ Open Communication: Encourage conversations about online safety, peer pressure, and making responsible decisions. Remind children they can always turn to a trusted adult with questions or concerns.
🛡️ Stay Informed with Parent ProTech!
Camden County Schools provides families with access to Parent ProTech, a valuable resource offering information about social media platforms, online trends, digital safety concerns, and tools to help parents navigate their children’s digital world.
We encourage families to explore Parent ProTech regularly to stay informed and help their children make safe, responsible choices. Sign up here: https://app.parentprotech.com/929/camden-county/en/signup
Together, we can keep our students informed, protected, and empowered in the digital world.
#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden
Keeping our students safe starts with staying informed and maintaining open communication! We encourage parents and guardians to regularly check in with their children about:
📧 School Email: Review school communications to stay informed about important updates and announcements.
🌐 Social Media: Stay aware of the platforms your child uses, the content they encounter, and emerging online trends and challenges that may encourage unsafe behaviors.
⚕️ Medication Safety: Keep prescription and over-the-counter medications securely stored and remind children of the dangers of experimenting with medications.
🗣️ Open Communication: Encourage conversations about online safety, peer pressure, and making responsible decisions. Remind children they can always turn to a trusted adult with questions or concerns.
🛡️ Stay Informed with Parent ProTech!
Camden County Schools provides families with access to Parent ProTech, a valuable resource offering information about social media platforms, online trends, digital safety concerns, and tools to help parents navigate their children’s digital world.
We encourage families to explore Parent ProTech regularly to stay informed and help their children make safe, responsible choices. Sign up here: https://app.parentprotech.com/929/camden-county/en/signup
Together, we can keep our students informed, protected, and empowered in the digital world.
#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden
Good Evening SMES Parents,
Federal Impact Aid forms were sent home today. The first class that returns their forms at 100% earns a treat! We greatly appreciate your support!
🚌 It's School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
Every third Monday in October, Georgia celebrates these amazing drivers who safely transport our most precious cargo. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication and hard work.
Thank you to all the wonderful bus drivers who help make each school day possible in Camden County!🩵
#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden
Every third Monday in October, Georgia celebrates these amazing drivers who safely transport our most precious cargo. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication and hard work.
Thank you to all the wonderful bus drivers who help make each school day possible in Camden County!🩵
#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden
🍂🦈SMES Pumpkin Palooza is almost here! Join us this Friday from 5:00–7:00 PM for an evening of fall fun & bringing our families together! We can't wait to see our Shark families there! 🧡💙
Hey SMES families-don't worry about cooking tonight! Our Texas Roadhouse Spirit Night is TONIGHT! 🥩 Don't forget to present the flyer or show the social media post!
📣 You’re Invited: 2027 Parent Academy!
Would you like to learn more about Camden County Schools’ operations, programs, and initiatives? We want to hear from you!
Join us for the 2027 Parent Academy, where we’ll share important information about our schools and provide an opportunity for parents and community members to ask questions, share ideas, and provide input.
📅 Two Sessions: October 22, 2026 & March 18, 2027
🍽️ A light meal will be provided.
✅ No application is required!
If you’re interested in participating, please complete the form so we can plan accordingly.
https://bit.ly/2027CCSParentAcademy
Your voice matters. We look forward to learning and growing together! 💙
#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #CCSParentAcademy
