
๐ฃWEATHER UPDATE ๐ฃ
Due to our area's forecasted potential for severe weather, Anderson 3 will observe an eLearning Day on Tuesday, January 9.
All afterschool activities are also canceled.


Welcome Back, Tigers! ๐ฏ


Starr-Iva Middleโs Big Sisters recently brought holiday cheer to Iva Post Acute! During their visit, the group sang Christmas carols and delivered gifts to the residents! โค๏ธ๐๐





Officer Zeke Gerrard, School Resource Officer at Flat Rock Elementary, was surprised by Chief Josh Bench with the 2023 Chief's Award for the Iva Police Department's 2023 Officer of the Year! ๐๐ฅณ๐จ Zeke is a beloved member of the Flat Rock Elementary family. He loves the students and staff unconditionally. Congratulations, Officer Gerrard! ๐๐ฎ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐





We were blessed to receive gifts for 44 of our students from Anderson County Sheriff's Office SC through their Operation: No Angel Left Behind program! ๐๐๐
Thank you to everyone who supported this project, and a special thank you to the Anderson County Sheriffโs Office for taking the time to organize this operation.
A BUS LOAD of Christmas cheer is now going to our sweet kiddos! โบ๏ธ๐๐





Due to ongoing construction at the district office buildings, the December 11, 2023, meeting of the Anderson 3 Board of Trustees will be held at Crescent High School in the media center. The meeting will still be held at 6:30 PM.


Meet #A3AllStar, Mrs. Julie Loftis! ๐
Mrs. Loftis has been a Special Education Resource Teacher at Flat Rock Elementary for nine years. She began her journey as a Special Education Paraprofessional in 2004. After falling in love with working with students and seeing their progress despite obstacles, she obtained a bachelor's in Early Childhood/Elementary Education with an add-on in Learning Disabilities in 2009. She taught fifth grade until becoming a Resource teacher. Mrs. Loftis also holds a master's in Reading Literacy! Julie and her husband Shea live in Starr. They have two grown children and a grandson.
"What do you value most about teaching?"
"The most valuable part of my position is building students' confidence through their learning journey. My favorite part of my job is seeing my students' "light-bulb" moments! Everything I do, I do for the children. That is what makes my job so special. I learn from children just as much as they learn from me. It is very rewarding to see my students make the gains they make to be successful."
Congratulations, Mrs. Loftis! Thank you for being a true rockstar! ๐


๐๐ฅฐ๐Pure Holiday Sweetness!! ๐๐ฅฐ๐
Flat Rock Elementary Beta Club members made blankets for Joy Comes to give to children in need!
Great job, Flat Rock Betas! โบ๏ธ๐๐ผ๐











We feel blessed this season as our community continues to show out for our kids! Various AnMed Health departments sponsored kiddos, adding up to a truckload of gifts for 35 children. ๐ฉบ๐๐ฉต
Thank you to the Anmed YoungPROs for organizing this blessing! ๐โบ๏ธ




Iva Elementary and Starr-Iva Middle were awarded $500 for their entries in the Town of Iva Recycled Scarecrow Contest! โป๏ธโฎ๏ธ๐๏ธ
Groove Gal - Mrs. Stone, Ms. Elrod, and students.
8 Seconds - Mrs. Zinn and students.
Congratulations and Great Job! ๐คฉ









Eggs Up Grill served 7 of our Angel Tree families with gifts! Thank you, Eggs Up, for helping us ensure our students have an egg-cellent Christmas! ๐ฅ๐๐




๐ Just Posted! ๐
The Anderson County Renaissance Academy Board is accepting applications for the Renaissance Academy Director position for the 2024-2025 school year. The Renaissance Academy serves students in Anderson Districts 1-4.
For more details on this position and to apply, visit http://bit.ly/A3Careers


Welcome, Ms. Abby Bowser! ๐๐
Ms. Bowser has joined our #A3TeachingTeam as an Interventionist at Starr Elementary. Abby will become an official graduate of Anderson University with a degree in Elementary Education in just a few days. She is originally from North Augusta but has relocated to the Upstate.
Welcome to the Anderson 3 Family, Ms. Bowser! ๐


Anderson 3 will dismiss students early on Friday, December 15, 2023, for Winter Break. Please make a note of these early dismissal times! โ๏ธโ๏ธ
-10:30 a.m. High
-10:45 a.m. Middle
-11:45 a.m. Elementary
๐ดBreakfast and Lunch will be served.


Books and Blankets on the Ballfield! ๐๏ธ๐คฉ๐
If you missed this first annual event, you missed out! Thank you, Joy Comes, Jackie's Starr Mart, and Crescent Beta, for sponsoring hot chocolate and cookies! ๐
We can't wait until next time!๐











October may be over, but it's SPOOKY how good these Forum Favorites are! Congratulations to these teachers for being selected by their peers for going above and beyond in October! ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ซ๐๐คฉ #ForumFavorites #A3TeacherForum






๐ฆ๐๐๏ธ: November 22, 23, & 24 are school holidays. We will return on Monday, November 27. Have a great Thanksgiving break!

Anderson, SC Elks Lodge #1206 donated 50 Large Thanksgiving Meal Boxes to deserving A3 families today! Thank you for blessing our community with your generosity! ๐ฆ๐ฅซ๐๐ผ๐


Calling all certified teachers and December graduates! ๐๐
Starr-Iva Middle is now accepting applications for an additional teaching position for the remainder of the school year. All certifications are being considered. For more details on this position and to apply, visit: http://bit.ly/A3Careers


Our board pledge class for November is Mrs. Blanton's 1st Grade Homeroom Class from Flat Rock Elementary! Fabulous job, kiddos! ๐บ๐ธ
https://youtu.be/gw65i_0snEg?si=fDqliMxs4YHYKkUG
