We Remember. โค๏ธ๐ค๐
September 11, 2001.
September 11, 2001.

Today, we remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the heroes who showed incredible courage and selflessness.
We are grateful for the first responders, service members, and everyday Americans who continue to serve and protect our communities. โค๏ธ๐ค๐
We remember. We honor. We stand together.
We are grateful for the first responders, service members, and everyday Americans who continue to serve and protect our communities. โค๏ธ๐ค๐
We remember. We honor. We stand together.

๐ขโจ Math is more fun when we can touch it, build it, and see it!
Our 2nd grade mathematicians explored even and odd numbers using hands-on manipulatives. Students built numbers, grouped objects, and looked for patterns to determine whether numbers were even or odd. ๐งฎ๐ก
We love seeing our SuperSTARRs make meaningful connections through hands-on learning! โญ๐ฏ
Our 2nd grade mathematicians explored even and odd numbers using hands-on manipulatives. Students built numbers, grouped objects, and looked for patterns to determine whether numbers were even or odd. ๐งฎ๐ก
We love seeing our SuperSTARRs make meaningful connections through hands-on learning! โญ๐ฏ










Calling All Starr Parents! Did you know ALL parents are part of our Starr Squad? Weโd love for you to join us as we share ideas, plan ways to support our school, and continue making Starr a place where everyone belongs!
๐Tuesday, September 15
๐ฐ๏ธ5:30 PM
๐Check out the flyer below for more information. We hope to see you there!ย
๐Tuesday, September 15
๐ฐ๏ธ5:30 PM
๐Check out the flyer below for more information. We hope to see you there!ย

Parents - Check out our September dates!

Congratulations to our August Terrific Kids. The core value for August was creativity and these students definitely made a creative impression. We are so proud of them and look forward to their continued success. Check out the link for these amazing students. https://bit.ly/3UDIfeT

The Bookfair is on the way! Parents - add funds to your students eWallet by clicking the link below. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/starrelementaryschool2


๐ฉ Hat Day is Friday, August 28! ๐งข
Students can wear their favorite hat to school AND enjoy a delicious Frios Pop for $5! ๐ง
We canโt wait to see our Tigers showing off their favorite hats! ๐ฏ๐๐
We can't wait to see our Grandparents in September!

Wish your student a Happy Birthday on our school sign. Send in $5 along with their name and birthday. It will stay on the sign for the entire birthday month!
๐ Celebrating Excellence! ๐
We are incredibly proud to recognize our outstanding students who earned a PERFECT SCORE on the SC READY!
This incredible accomplishment reflects their hard work, determination, and commitment to learning. We are so proud of each of you and the example you set for others!
๐ Congratulations, Tigers! Your hard work paid off, and we are excited to celebrate YOU! ๐ฏ๐๐
A special thank-you to the teachers and families who supported these students along the way. This achievement is truly a team effort!
We are incredibly proud to recognize our outstanding students who earned a PERFECT SCORE on the SC READY!
This incredible accomplishment reflects their hard work, determination, and commitment to learning. We are so proud of each of you and the example you set for others!
๐ Congratulations, Tigers! Your hard work paid off, and we are excited to celebrate YOU! ๐ฏ๐๐
A special thank-you to the teachers and families who supported these students along the way. This achievement is truly a team effort!








Check out our August newsletter!

Phones, social media, screen time, and online safety can be difficult for families to navigate. Anderson School District 3 is inviting parents, guardians, and community members to Behind the Screens, a free event designed to give families practical information and tools to help keep kids safe and healthy online.
๐ Thursday, August 20
โฐ 5:30 PM
๐ Crescent High School Library
Participants will learn more about the challenges children and teens face in todayโs digital world, including social media, smartphones, screen time, and online safety. The evening will also focus on practical tools that parents can use to monitor technology use, set healthy boundaries, and encourage positive digital habits.
๐ Thursday, August 20
โฐ 5:30 PM
๐ Crescent High School Library
Participants will learn more about the challenges children and teens face in todayโs digital world, including social media, smartphones, screen time, and online safety. The evening will also focus on practical tools that parents can use to monitor technology use, set healthy boundaries, and encourage positive digital habits.

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Help us welcome Mrs. Taylor Wood to our 2026-2027 #A3TeachingTeam! ๐๐๐
Taylor is joining the Kindergarten team at Starr Elementary after spending the past nine years teaching in the School District of Oconee County. She earned her Bachelorโs Degree in Elementary Education from Anderson University in 2017 and later returned to earn her Masterโs Degree in Early Learning.
Originally from Seneca and a graduate of West-Oak High School, Taylor and her husband, John, now call Anderson home. They are the proud parents of Amelia (3), Hampton (5 months), and their silly Goldendoodle, Henry!
Welcome to Anderson 3, Mrs. Wood! ๐ฏ๐
Taylor is joining the Kindergarten team at Starr Elementary after spending the past nine years teaching in the School District of Oconee County. She earned her Bachelorโs Degree in Elementary Education from Anderson University in 2017 and later returned to earn her Masterโs Degree in Early Learning.
Originally from Seneca and a graduate of West-Oak High School, Taylor and her husband, John, now call Anderson home. They are the proud parents of Amelia (3), Hampton (5 months), and their silly Goldendoodle, Henry!
Welcome to Anderson 3, Mrs. Wood! ๐ฏ๐

All Anderson 3 students will receive FREE breakfast and lunch for the 2026-2027 School Year through the Community Eligibility Provision program, and we are so thankful to continue offering this for our students! ๐๐ฅช๐
Students will also see whole milk available again as part of our school meal program, thanks to updated federal guidelines allowing schools to offer additional milk options. ๐ฅ
We are grateful for our School Nutrition team and their work to make sure our students are fed, fueled, and ready to learn each day! ๐๐๐
Students will also see whole milk available again as part of our school meal program, thanks to updated federal guidelines allowing schools to offer additional milk options. ๐ฅ
We are grateful for our School Nutrition team and their work to make sure our students are fed, fueled, and ready to learn each day! ๐๐๐
Help us welcome another addition to the 2026-2027 #A3TeachingTeam, Mrs. Helen Jones! ๐๐๐
Helen is joining the K4 team at Starr Elementary after spending the past seven years teaching K3 in Anderson School District 5. ๐
An Anderson native and T.L. Hanna graduate, Helen earned her bachelorโs degree in Early Childhood Education from Presbyterian College and her masterโs degree from Anderson University. She and her husband are the proud parents of their one-year-old son, Fletcher, and their dog, Nellie. ๐ถ๐ถ
As her family looks forward to putting down roots on their family farm near the Starr-Iva community, Helen is excited to serve the students and families of Anderson 3.
Welcome to Anderson 3, Mrs. Jones! ๐ฏ๐
Helen is joining the K4 team at Starr Elementary after spending the past seven years teaching K3 in Anderson School District 5. ๐
An Anderson native and T.L. Hanna graduate, Helen earned her bachelorโs degree in Early Childhood Education from Presbyterian College and her masterโs degree from Anderson University. She and her husband are the proud parents of their one-year-old son, Fletcher, and their dog, Nellie. ๐ถ๐ถ
As her family looks forward to putting down roots on their family farm near the Starr-Iva community, Helen is excited to serve the students and families of Anderson 3.
Welcome to Anderson 3, Mrs. Jones! ๐ฏ๐
Have you found your child's Supply List yet? ๐๐โ๏ธ
Did you know supplies can be ordered through TeacherLists? Open your studentโs list, select the items you need, and order online through participating retailers, all without searching for each supply individually.
South Carolinaโs Tax Free Weekend is August 7โ9, just after our first day of school. Need to wait until your child gets settled in before finalizing your shopping? No worries! Eligible school supplies purchased online or in stores during the weekend are exempt from state and applicable local sales taxes.
๐ View and shop via TeacherLists: bit.ly/A3TLSUPPLIES
Did you know supplies can be ordered through TeacherLists? Open your studentโs list, select the items you need, and order online through participating retailers, all without searching for each supply individually.
South Carolinaโs Tax Free Weekend is August 7โ9, just after our first day of school. Need to wait until your child gets settled in before finalizing your shopping? No worries! Eligible school supplies purchased online or in stores during the weekend are exempt from state and applicable local sales taxes.
๐ View and shop via TeacherLists: bit.ly/A3TLSUPPLIES

Join us tomorrow for Registration Day! All visitors will enter through the gym doors at the back of the school. Stop by to see the Nurse, pay fees, and talk with transportation.

Congratulations to 2026 Retiree, Ms. Sherrie McAdams! ๐๐
After 28 years of dedicated service in Anderson 3, Ms. McAdams has retired from her role as a K4 paraprofessional at Starr Elementary. ๐๐ค
For nearly three decades, Sherrie has been a caring and encouraging presence in the lives of countless young learners. Her patience, compassion, and unwavering dedication helped create a nurturing environment where students felt supported, loved, and ready to learn.
Thank you, Ms. McAdams, for your kindness and commitment to the students and families of Anderson 3. Happy Retirement! ๐๐ซถ See less
After 28 years of dedicated service in Anderson 3, Ms. McAdams has retired from her role as a K4 paraprofessional at Starr Elementary. ๐๐ค
For nearly three decades, Sherrie has been a caring and encouraging presence in the lives of countless young learners. Her patience, compassion, and unwavering dedication helped create a nurturing environment where students felt supported, loved, and ready to learn.
Thank you, Ms. McAdams, for your kindness and commitment to the students and families of Anderson 3. Happy Retirement! ๐๐ซถ See less

