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Happy Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Officer Gerrard! We are so thankful for you and appreciate everything you do for Flat Rock!
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We are looking forward to the return of our students tomorrow. Welcome back to school! We missed you.
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Happy New Year to our Flat Rock family! We are looking forward to 2020 with our students, faculty & staff, families, business partners, and community.
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On Wednesday at Flat Rock, we will continue Caroling in the Commons. Second grade will perform at 10:30, K5 at 11:15, and fourth at 1:15. We will also have Terrific Kid at 8:00, and it’s Ugly Christmas Sweater day.
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On Tuesday, the caroling schedule will be first grade at 9:45 am, K4 at 11:15 am, 3rd grade at 12:30 pm, and 5th grade at 2:00 pm. On Wednesday, the caroling schedule will be second grade at 10:30 am, K5 at 11:15 am, and 4th grade at 1:15 pm.
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We have a lot going on at Flat Rock this week. We will have caroling in the commons area on Tuesday and Wednesday. Wednesday is also Ugly Christmas Sweater Day. Thursday is PJ day. Students can pay $1 to wear their pajamas to school. Students must meet dress code. We will dismiss early on Friday at 12:10 pm. We look forward to seeing you this week.
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Flat Rock had a great time at the 1st annual Candy Cane Run!
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Flat Rock's third graders are working hard to get ready for their play, "Karaoke Christmas." It will be held on Thursday, Dec. 12th at 6PM. All are welcome!
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Congratulations to Jennifer Christenbury for being awarded a $500 Farm Bureau grant for our school garden.
Congratulations to Darla Moore for being awarded a $929.56 BE3ST grant from Bosch to be used for a Lego Coding Train for our younger students.
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Congratulations! For the fifth year in a row, Flat Rock Elementary School and Michelin's Starr Plant have been named the #1 Challenge Education partnership in North America. We are so thankful for our Michelin business partner and the many ways they serve our school.
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Congratulations to Flat Rock students who scored Met or Exemplary on last year’s SC Ready and SC PASS. Students enjoyed an exemplary breakfast, movie, dodge ball, and a dance. Special thanks to Coach Martin, Coach Powell, and the CHS wrestlers for joining our celebration.
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We had our traditional Christmas tree lighting today for our students and staff. The children in the group picture have participated in the tree lighting for seven consecutive years.
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Tuesday, November 26 will be Hat Day at Flat Rock Elementary sponsored by 2nd grade. Bring $1 to wear your hat to school tomorrow.
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Flat Rock students enjoyed a performance by the National Theatre for Children on the importance of energy conservation.
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Flat Rock Elementary is participating in the AIM food drive. Students have been given bags for participation. Please consider donating canned and boxed food items. We will run the food drive through next Tuesday, November 26. Thank you for your support.
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Flat Rock students participated in the Fall Games at BHP High School today. Big thanks to Mrs. Christenbury and her staff and our fifth grade buddies for making the day extra special for our students.
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Flat Rock will serve our traditional Thanksgiving lunch on Thursday, November 21st. Please arrive early as we expect a lot of guests. Make sure you have your driver’s license in order to check in at the office before lunch.
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We enjoyed Breakfast and Books with our K4 families this morning.
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Congratulations to Cassie Evans - our school Spelling Bee winner, and Asher Pamphilon - our school runner up!
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We will celebrate Veterans Day at Flat Rock on Monday, November 11th by wearing red, white, and blue. Please do not wear hats or any type of face paint.