Calling all certified teachers and December graduates! 🍎🎓
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! 🇺🇸
https://youtu.be/gw65i_0snEg?si=fDqliMxs4YHYKkUG
Come join our team! ✨☎️🖥️
Flat Rock Elementary is now accepting applications for the Data Clerk / School Secretary position. For more details on this position and to apply, visit http://bit.ly/A3Careers
Our Second Annual Veterans Day Celebration was a heartwarming display of patriotism! 🇺🇸💙❤️
Command Sergeant Major Bryan Merk (Crescent Class of 1985) gave inspiring remarks about servitude. Thank you, CSM Merk, for sharing your experiences with us all, and THANK YOU for your service to our nation! 🪖🇺🇸
We again extend our most profound appreciation to those who have defended our freedom. Your commitment echoes in our hearts like a proud tiger's roar. Thank you for your service!🎖️
Starr Elementary's 5th Graders enjoyed a visit from Sergeant Major Bradley S. Driver. Sergeant Major Driver retired from active duty in 2021 after over 24 years of service. Students enjoyed hearing about his unique experiences from his diverse assigned duties while in the United States Marine Corps, including his time as a Marine One (Presidential) Crewchief. Driver holds many personal awards, including a Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with four gold stars and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with one gold star. 🎖️💙🎖️
Thank you for visiting and sharing your experience in the United States Marine Corps, Sergeant Major Driver. And more importantly, thank you for your service! 🇺🇸🚁
This week, our hearts have swelled with pride watching our students embrace our veterans and express their gratitude for them. Our vets embody the spirit of courage and sacrifice, and we are grateful for the brave hearts that have served our country! ❤️🤍💙
Our first featured Veterans Day event was a heartwarming celebration at Iva Elementary School. Iva Elementary celebrated Veterans by holding a Patriotic Parade with a special tribute song by the IES Chorus. Visiting Veterans then visited individual classrooms, allowing the students to share their stories and ask tons of questions! Thank you to the veterans who took the time to visit with our students at Iva! 🇺🇸🥰
Books and Blankets on the Ballfield! 🏟️🤩📖
Anderson 3 Elementary Schools are hosting a free reading event for elementary students, families, and faculty at the Crescent Stadium! Bring a blanket, bring a book, and enjoy this fun family event with FREE hot chocolate! 🍫☕️
This is the rescheduled date from the unfortunate rain out we had on Friday! Thank you, Joy Comes, Jackie's Starr Mart, and Crescent Beta Club for sponsoring! 💛
Due to the forecasted rain this afternoon, the Books and Blankets event will be rescheduled for Tuesday, November 14. Location and start time will remain the same. (Crescent Stadium @ 6 PM) We hope you can join us on Tuesday. Have a great weekend!
The Salt Sisters Women's Group of Covenant Baptist Church has sponsored food supplies for homeless children and families in the district for the month of November! We are thankful for this wonderful group for blessing our kiddos this month! 💛
Mrs. Holbrook's and Mrs. Lister's English 4 students at Crescent recently presented career boards! The students' boards included necessary skills, certifications and educational requirements, job responsibilities, salary, and environment information based on their chosen career field and potential demographic location. Great job, Tigers! 👩🏼🚒👨🏻⚕️👩🏾🔧
Mj Ghrist, a Health Educator from Clemson, has partnered with Starr-Iva Middle School students to learn about MyPlate and well-balanced meals! Students recently learned the importance of vegetables in every meal and limiting salt. Together, they crafted yummy pizzas! 🍕👩🏽🍳😋
On Friday, November 10, we will hold a district-wide Veterans Day Program at Crescent High School in the Gym. Doors will open at 8:30 A.M., with the program beginning at 9 A.M. 🇺🇸
We want to extend a special invitation to all of our veterans. Any community members are also welcome to attend. Student performances will represent all Anderson 3 Schools. We look forward to honoring our veterans! ❤️🤍💙
Madden Motors LLC - You ROCK! 🚙🤩🚗
To celebrate five years of business, Madden Motors donated a portion of its October sales to the Anderson 3 Angel Tree! Their $2,500 donation is a HUGE blessing to our students. Thank you for supporting our students! 💛🖤💛
Thanks to a generous donation from Walmart, United Way of Anderson County provided us with clothing to give to our needy families! We are so thankful for local organizations and businesses for continuing to support #A3Students! 💛👚👖💛
Calling All Planners! The 2024-2025 Academic Calendar is here! 📞🗓️
Raise your hand if you are excited about a week off at Thanksgiving! 🙋🦃
Thank you to our Anderson County Calendar Committee for working to create a great calendar. 💛
To print or download a copy, visit: https://5il.co/281h4
October is National Principals Month, so let's do our best to embarrass our principals with their first school picture as a teacher! 🫢🍎👧🏻
Mrs. Melissa Davis began her career in 1990 as a 1st Grade Teacher at Iva Elementary. Mrs. Davis has been leading Starr Elementary for 14 years, and we believe she is an EXCELLENT principal! 🤩
Thank you for all you do for #A3Students, Mrs. Davis!💛
Thank you, Evergreen Baptist Church, for sponsoring food supplies for homeless children and families in the district for the month of October! 💛🍴💚
Meet #A3AllStar, Coach Stephanie Stowe! 🌟
Mrs. Stowe is a Physical Education and Health Teacher at Starr-Iva Middle. This is Stephanie's 10th year at SIMS, but she was born and raised in Anderson 3. In addition to teaching, she coaches multiple sports. She is married and has one daughter, Cooper, and two stepdaughters, Abi and KG. 👩🏻🏫🥎🏀
"What do you value most about teaching and coaching?"
"I love watching all students learn and grow. I have the opportunity to work with most students in the school and get to know them over their three years here. I also especially enjoy working with students with unique and special needs. It is one of the most rewarding "jobs" that you could have. Nothing beats spending your work day with the best kids and being part of why they smile each day!" 😊
Coach Stowe's nomination included: "Stephanie has been such an asset to our team this year. She works hard to plan engaging lessons for Health and PE while also managing to assist with car duty and bus duty as needed without being asked. She has the unique ability to build relationships with students who may typically have trouble connecting with others. She's always present and always positive. We are lucky to have her on our staff. She makes SIMS a better place!"
Coach Stowe continues to make an impact in the classroom and on the playing field. We are blessed to have her; she is truly an #A3AllStar! 💛🐯🖤
8th Grade Homecoming King Reps surprised teachers and staff members today with their jerseys as a thank you for being influential to them during their time at SIMS. The staff member they chose wore the jersey all day and escorted them to the Homecoming pep rally! Thank you to these devoted teachers and staff who impact their students daily. 💛🐯🖤
Starr Elementary's 5th Grade recently completed their Westward Expansion unit, and students were invited to dress as their favorite characters from that period, such as pioneers, miners, cowboys/cowgirls, or Native Americans. Students completed activities such as purchasing supplies needed for their journey west and solving cryptograms about Lewis and Clark! 🤠🐴🇺🇸
