Bob Harding-Shawmut Elementary School

Due to an abundance of caution, the CCSD will release students on Thursday, Sept. 26th at 12 noon local time for schools. Friday, Sept. 27th will be an E-Learning Day for all students & staff working from home. This decision was made as a safety precaution. Stay weather aware.

The CCSD is thankful for our sponsors & partners in education who have supported students & staff with their commitments for the 2024-25 school year. Please patronize our partners in this link. https://www.chambersk12.org/o/ccsd/page/24-25-partners-in-education-sponsors

Shawmut Nurse’s Note It is absolutely heart-breaking to discuss a topic of this nature when discussing our very young students but, let’s talk about vaping. Of course, I know your 6-7 year old child cannot walk into a store and buy vapes but that will not stop them from getting their hands on one. They are being found on playgrounds, sidewalks and in the homes of their friends. If your child finds one, they will probably have no idea what they are but you know they’re going to be curious and probably pick it up. The terrifying fact is, though, that as harmful as vapes are, they may not be filled with what they were intended to be filled with. Vapes are being found right here in our small community with marijuana, meth and even Fentanyl. I shudder to even imagine the consequences of these chemicals in the hands and mouths of a small child. If you use a vape yourself, please be mindful about how curious children are and keep it far away from their eyes and hands as possible. Please, parents, grandparents, adult friends, talk to your children about not picking up anything that looks unusual. Take a good look around where your child is exploring. Watch over your children carefully. This world just gets scarier by the year. Don’t let your child be a statistic. Brenda Strickland, LPN Shawmut Elementary School Nurse

The CCSD & Kelley Education will host two Substitute Teacher Recruitment Fairs on Thurs, Sept 19th from 9-12 CST at the BOE in LaFayette & the other at Bob Harding Shawmut PD room (in the gym) on Friday, Sept 20th from 9 - 12 EST. Please help share this opportunity.

Save the date! Parent conferences will be on October 16th which is our eLearning day! Signups coming soon! 💜💛

School attendance starts with small steps, such as arriving on time. Many important learning opportunities for students occur in the morning when they participate in valuable learning activities. This reminder is to be present everyday for future success! #attendancematters

The CCSD is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. It is observed annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15th. The 30-day period was set by President Reagan in 1988 & enacted into law. Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor the cultures, histories and contributions of Hispanics & Latino Americans to America. This year’s theme is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” La frase encaja perfectamente con el tema de este año del Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana: "Pioneros del Cambio: Moldeando el Futuro Juntos."

Sharing this safety update this afternoon from the Chambers County School District: Please use the link below to watch the video from Superintendent Chambley. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XWUB7lBAPLLQYrZXk82KAEOqk8O1_NPH/view

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The CCSD & Kelley Education will host two Substitute Teacher Recruitment Fairs with one on Thurs, Sept 19th from 9-12 CST at the BOE in LaFayette & the other at Bob Harding Shawmut PD room (in the gym) on Friday, Sept 20th from 9 - 12 EST. Please help share this opportunity.

Patriot Day set for Wed, Sept 11th. All students & staff are encouraged to wear their red, white & blue in memory of the lives lost in the Sept 11th attacks in 2001. Patriot Day is observed as a National Day of Remembrance in the USA. Help us honor the victims & heroes from 9/11.

Lunch Menu Change! Sept. 11 We will have Spaghetti, broccoli w/ cheese, cheesy breadsticks, and sliced peaches Sept. 12 We will have BBQ Pork Sandwiches, Carrots and celery, baked beans, cantaloupe, and ranch

We had our first "Lunch with the Principal" for our August Students of the Month today! Special thanks to McDonalds for providing happy meals to our students! Such a fun treat! 💜💛

Chambers County School District FY 25' Annual Evaluation of the Content and Effectiveness of the LEA Parent and Family Engagement Policy (Required for LEAs with Title I Schools) What the law requires: The LEA must (1) conduct with parents an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the parent and family engagement policy in improving the academic quality of Title I schools, including identifying barriers to greater participation by parents in authorized activities; and (2) use the findings to design more effective strategies and revise the policy. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetBPH27cP4OQZnSeiufWkaWkiJJqpKpymnYfjcnnD5MrJtfQ/viewform?usp=sf_link PowerPoint Presentation: https://5il.co/2vp19

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August Shawmut Tribe Students of the Month! 💜💛 Congratulations! We are so proud of you! Memphis Smith Lilah McCool Kynnedi Bailey Lucas Trammell Ayven Beaty Chaslyn Cannon Jace Faith Branson Ransom German Gonzalez Bethany Herren Bryce Tollison Avalyn Benstead Edward Garcia Gelianny Sarcos-Rivera Emmanuel Jimenez

Shawmut Tribe September Spirit Days! 🍎🍏🇺🇸💛💜

The Chambers County College Fair was hosted today at the LaFayette HS gym from 8 to 11 am for students from Valley, Lanett, Inspire, Chambers Academy and LaFayette to visit with college admissions recruiters from across the southeast. Over 30 postsecondary recruiters attended.