Flat Rock Elementary School

Mrs. Haliea Carwile is Flat Rock Elementary's 2026–2027 Teacher of the Year! 🍎✨ Hailea is a dedicated 5th-grade ELA teacher with nine years under her belt. She consistently builds strong relationships with her students, especially those who may need an extra push or encouragement. She believes there are no excuses and sees student challenges not as setbacks, but as opportunities. Helping students cross the finish line and reach their full potential is truly her sweet spot. Her calm, team-player attitude and unwavering dedication make a lasting impact on everyone around her! Mr. Matthew Gibson is the 2026–2027 Support Staff of the Year for FRES!👏✨ For the past eight years on the A3 facilities team, Mr. Gibson has been a self-starter who consistently goes above and beyond for the school community. Before anyone even realizes something needs to be done, he has already stepped up and taken care of it. Mr. Gibson doesn’t work from a job description; he simply does whatever is needed to make Flat Rock Elementary the very best it can be. He is a protector, a caring and loving presence, and someone who helps keep the school running smoothly every single day. Congratulations to these two #Uncommon Tigers! We are so thankful for you! 🎉🥳

🏆🌞 Field Day 2026 🌞🏆

-Parents are welcome! Please do not park in the grass.
-Please check in with your child's teacher at the conclusion of Field Day.
-Frozen Frog will be available for purchase. Students will remain with their class during all activities.
-"Roar with Rowan" bracelets will be for sale, $3 for adults & $1 for children. Help support our sweet K5 student who is battling Burkitt lymphoma.

We are proud to announce our Terrific Kids for March and April! Keep it up, students! You SHINE! 🌟

Link: https://bit.ly/4f8ViNC

Mark your calendars for these important upcoming events at FRES! 🐯

Happy National Nurse Day to our very own, Mrs. Hughes! Thank you for taking care of our needs and for your service - 40 years! We love you! 🩺💓

Purchase your FRES Field Day shirt today! 👕🏃🏽

🎭🎶 Join us for Flat Rock Fine Arts Night this Thursday, April 23rd at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria! Come enjoy special performances by our Honors Choir and talented violinists as we celebrate the arts at Flat Rock Elementary. We’d love to see you there! 🌟

🚨Third, fourth, and fifth graders: Save these important dates for SC Ready testing! 💻

FREE 4K is available for qualifying Anderson 3 families, don’t miss your chance to enroll! 🎒✏️

Screenings are happening soon, spots are limited!

Get started here ➡️ bit.ly/A34K26 ⬅️

Yearbooks are now on sale through April 25th! The cost is $20. You may use the link provided or the QR code to order online. You may also send $20.00 to school in a sealed envelope, labeled with your child's name. 📸

Link: www.strawbridge.net
Code: YB33534

Leftover yearbooks will be available for purchase at our end of the year events.

📄🏃‍♀️ Reminder: Flat Rock Healthy Kids Running Club logs are due this Friday, April 10th!

Click here for an extra copy: https://bit.ly/49OzBOC

Class pictures are TOMORROW, April 7th! Use the QR code or the following link and code to pre-order your picture. 📷

Link: www.strawbridge.net
Code: FM481106

Our April newsletter is here! 🌸 Be sure to check out important upcoming testing dates and don’t forget—class pictures are TOMORROW 📸 There’s still time to pre-purchase using the link or code in the newsletter!

We're excited to share that Mrs. Christy Dodd, Principal of Flat Rock Elementary, recorded two podcast episodes for "The Education Beat… Evidence to Excellence" by South Carolina ETV! 🎙️🐯

Mrs. Dodd joined Monique Smalls, District Transformation Coach at the South Carolina Department of Education, for an episode on "Building School Culture as a Family" to discuss what makes a school feel like family and how strong culture drives student success.
We're proud to see her sharing the UNCOMMON story of Flat Rock and Anderson 3 on a statewide platform, and can't wait for the episode to drop! 🤩

We Saved A Seat Just For You 🐯💛

Kindergarten Registration is NOW OPEN for our 4K & 5K Tigers!
4K Screenings begin after Spring Break, so don’t wait to register! 🚨

🔗 Register Now: bit.ly/A3-ENROLL

🍀 Our Shamrock Shuffle is TOMORROW, Thursday, March 26th! For $3, students in all grade levels can participate in this fun dance during Related Arts, with all proceeds benefiting United Way. Snacks will be available for $2 each! Please send money with your child in a sealed envelope, labeled with his/her name. Be sure to dress in green, gold, or rainbow colors! 🕺🪙🌈

🍀 Our Shamrock Shuffle is coming up this Thursday, March 26th! For $3, students in all grade levels can participate in this fun dance during Related Arts, with all proceeds benefiting United Way. Snacks will be available for $2 each! Please send money with your child in a sealed envelope, labeled with his/her name. Be sure to dress in green or rainbow colors! 🕺🪙🌈

Please take a moment to complete our annual Federal Programs parent survey. Your feedback is valuable to us! You may complete the survey using the link provided or by scanning the QR code below! ✅

Surveys are due Friday, March 27th.

Link: https://bit.ly/4uCsdQ2

The book fair will be open for our family night tonight from 5:30-7:00 p.m. It will also be open all day on Wednesday and any student who would like to shop is invited to visit during related arts.