Congratulations to Jessica Blanton, our 2025–2026 Anderson 3 Rookie Teacher of the Year! 🎉
Mrs. Blanton, a first-grade teacher at Flat Rock Elementary, is in her second year as a teacher. Initially a paraprofessional, Jessica found her calling in the classroom and worked hard to make it a reality.
"Jessica is proof that it is never too late to follow your dreams, and she works daily to make sure she is achieving that dream for her students, herself, and our school. Her students feel seen, heard, and supported every day, which creates a classroom culture of trust and high expectations."
Jessica's passion, positivity, and heart for kids shine through in everything she does! Congratulations! 💛🐅🖤#RookieOfTheYear #TigerExcellence
Congratulations to Flat Rock Elementary's 2025–2026 Teacher and Support Staff of the Year!👋🏼🎉
🍎 Mrs. Hannah Rose Swope is Flat Rock’s Teacher of the Year! For the last four years, Mrs. Swope has served as a second-grade teacher and is known for her calm presence, deep compassion, and unwavering consistency. She pours love into every lesson and every interaction, making sure her students know they are valued. With a patient spirit and dependable heart, she takes the time to understand where her students are so she can take them even further. 💛📚
🧡 Mrs. Amanda Snelgrove is Flat Rock’s Support Staff of the Year! Thoughtful, dependable, and endlessly kind, Mrs. Snelgrove is always there for her 4K students and coworkers. Her heart for children shines through in everything she does. She has faithfully served in Anderson 3 for 9 years! 🌟🐾
Big thanks to Josh Hawkins with Emergency Management for visiting our school recently and helping us strengthen our severe weather shelter plans! We’re grateful for his leadership and commitment to keeping our students safe! ⛈️🛑🏫 #SafetyFirst #TigerStrong
We are so proud of our March Terrific Kids! 🎉✨
Link: https://bit.ly/4k3qwoB
Happy National Principal's Day to the very best, Mrs. Dodd! We love you and are thankful for all that you do for us each and every day! ❤️
☀️ Check out our May Newsletter for all the sunny highlights, including important end-of-year dates, fun events, and celebrations you won't want to miss! 🌼📅
Link: https://bit.ly/4iKryF9
Last week, our 3rd graders were glowing with excitement as they reviewed for SC Ready testing! Their hard work will definitely light the way to success! ✨🕶️📚
Yearbooks are still on sale for $20! To order, please send money in a sealed envelope labeled with your child’s name and homeroom teacher. Checks must include a phone number. 📘
Friday fun with sidewalk chalk to review addition strategies and 2D shapes in Mrs. Loftis’ K5 class! 🖍️😎
"April showers bring May flowers!" ☔️🌈 Our K4 and K5 students did a great job building the rainbow in STEM!
Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day to Mrs. Linda and Ms. Georgia! Your kindness, organization, and dedication keep everything running smoothly at Flat Rock! Thank you for all you do! We love you both. 🌸📝
Planting kindness in Mrs. Hall's classroom! 🌱😊
Kindergarten (K5) cap and gown pictures will be taken tomorrow, April 22, 2025. Please click the link provided for pricing options. Proofs will be sent home for you to view before you place an order. 🎓📷
Link: https://bit.ly/4inLltP
Reminder: Yearbooks are now on sale! The cost is $20.00. Order your yearbook today by visiting the following link and entering the code provided. 📒
Link: www.strawbridge.net
Code: YB30476
Thank you, Anderson County Library System for introducing our K4 students to the wonderful world of literacy! ❤️📚
Mrs. Hoskins’ students had so much fun at the Special Olympics last week! Just look at those smiles! ☺️🏀
Our second graders brought their fairy tale studies to life with a magical field trip to see Snow White, followed by some outdoor fun at the park! It was a perfect way to connect literature to real-world experiences. 📚✨
🚨Third, fourth, and fifth graders: Save these important dates for SC Ready testing! 📝
We are still screening potential 4K students for the 2025-2026 School Year! 🎒✏️🚌
Visit the screenings portal here ➡️ https://bit.ly/A34K2025 ⬅️ to submit the necessary paperwork and information. Your child must be four years of age on or before September 1, 2025.
Have questions about Anderson 3’s 4K Program? 💭 Contact Melissa Davis, Early Learning Coordinator, at davism@acsd3.org or call 864-348-6196! 📧☎️
📣 The deadline for our annual Parent Survey FRIDAY, APRIL 11! This survey impacts our school report cards.
🔗 You may access the survey on Parent Portal here: https://bit.ly/A3ParentPortal or on the Parent Portal App. 💛
Please get in touch with us if you need assistance.
