William Reeves Elementary School 

1003 Dubose School Road

Summerville, SC 29483

(843)695-2450

Vision: Inspire, Engage, Achieve

Mission: RES is committed to motivating and challenging each student to chart a course for successful learning.

Motto: Marlins ROCK and ROLL

Principal: Natalie Hayes                      Assistant Principal: Katie Myers         Assistant Principal: Melissa Mitchum

School Improvement Council (SIC) and Title One Annual Meeting

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 7:30 am

Agenda:

I.                    What is School Improvement Council (SIC)? (Mrs. Hayes)

a.      SIC Bylaws (Mrs. Myers)

b.      Elect Chairpersons (SIC President, SIC Vice President, SIC Secretary) (Mrs. Myers)

                                                              i.      SIC Chairperson:

                                                            ii.      SIC Vice Chairperson:

                                                          iii.      SIC Secretary:

                                                          iv.      Teacher elect:

                                                            v.      Community member:

II.                  Reeves Elementary School Goals 2024-2025 (Mrs. Hayes)

a.       Goal 1 (Culture/Community) Continue to create an environment where teachers, students, parents, and community members feel valued. 

b.      Goal 2 (Academic Achievement)  Increase student achievement in all areas by using the problem-solving indicator and motivating students indicator.

c.       Goal 3 (Instruction) Include technology to enhance lessons and instruction. Use technology to challenge, engage, and motivate students to achieve.

III.                SIC Goal 2024-2025 (Mrs. Hayes)

IV.                Annual Title One Meeting 2024-2025 (Mrs. Bates)

                                                              i.      Student Achievement

1.      Intervention teachers to help meet the needs of students in reading

                                                            ii.      Staff Development

1.      Training faculty members on research-based strategies to help all learners.

                                                          iii.      Parent Involvement

1.      Monthly events for all families

V.                  Read to Succeed (Mrs. Bates)

VI.                PBIS (Mrs. Shelley)

VII.              Upcoming Events

a.      Bingo and Books Grandparents Night and Book Fair: Thursday, September 19^th at 5:00 pm-7:00 pm

VIII.            Questions/Concerns

William Reeves Elementary School 

1003 Dubose School Road

Summerville, SC 29483

(843)695-2450

Vision: Inspire, Engage, Achieve

Mission: RES is committed to motivating and challenging each student to chart a course for successful learning.

Motto: Marlins ROCK and ROLL

Principal: Natalie Hayes                      Assistant Principal: Katie Myers         Assistant Principal: Melissa Mitchum

School Improvement Council (SIC) and Title One Annual Meeting

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 7:30 am

Agenda:

I.                    What is School Improvement Council (SIC)? (Mrs. Hayes)

a.      SIC Bylaws (Mrs. Myers)

         i.      Mrs. Myers discussed the bylaws and the purpose for them. A copy of the bylaws will be emailed to families after the meeting.

b.      Elect Chairpersons (SIC President, SIC Vice President, SIC Secretary) (Mrs. Myers)

          i.      SIC Chairperson: Joy Hazard

          ii.      SIC Vice Chairperson: Katya Culton

          iii.      SIC Secretary: Koasta Bates

          iv.      Teacher elect: Malinda Schurlknight and Tiffany Tate

          v.      Community member: Candace Creel

II.                  Reeves Elementary School Goals 2024-2025 (Mrs. Hayes)

a.       Goal 1 (Culture/Community) Continue to create an environment where teachers, students, parents, and community members feel valued. 

b.      Goal 2 (Academic Achievement)  Increase student achievement in all areas by using the problem-solving indicator and motivating students indicator.

c.       Goal 3 (Instruction) Include technology to enhance lessons and instruction. Use technology to challenge, engage, and motivate students to achieve.

III.                SIC Goal 2024-2025 (Mrs. Hayes)

a.      Mrs. Hayes mentioned how WRES is doing LETRS and Capturing Kids Heart training.

b.      The committee reviewed last year’s math fluency goal. We are going to include the Reflex program into our classes more and reward students for achieving green lights for mastering skills.

c.       Mrs. Culton mentioned public speaking in the classroom. We explained how students can public speak in their classrooms.

IV.       Annual Title One Meeting 2024-2025 (Mrs. Bates)

          i.      Student Achievement

1.      Intervention teachers to help meet the needs of students in reading

        ii.      Staff Development

1.      Training faculty members on research-based strategies to help all learners.

        iii.      Parent Involvement

1.      Monthly events for all families

V.                  Read to Succeed (Mrs. Bates)

a.      Any student scoring Not Met on SC Ready may have to attend Summer Reading Camp (SRC) or repeat third grade.

VI.                PBIS (Mrs. Shelley)

a.      Mrs. Shelley reviewed our PBIS incentives and schoolwide events.

VII.              Upcoming Events

a.      Bingo and Books Grandparents Night and Book Fair: Thursday, September 19^th at 5:00 pm-7:00 pm

VIII.            Questions/Concerns

a.      Mr. Ramirez asked about how we incorporate ML families into our culture.

          i.      We discussed how our Morning Show highlights different cultures. Mrs. Garcia translates all the information to our ML families.

William Reeves Jr. Elementary School

School Improvement Council Bylaws

Article 1

NAME OF ORGANIZATION

The name of the organization is the William Reeves Jr. Elementary School Improvement Council.

Article 2

PURPOSE

(A) The purpose of the William Reeves Jr. School Improvement Council/Title I Planning Team is to:

(1)  assist in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the five-year School Improvement Plan (also known as the "School Renewal Plan" or "Strategic Plan");

(2)  assist in the preparation of yearly Title I Plan updates;  

Title I is a federal program that gives funds to schools in need based on student enrollment, the free and reduced lunch percentage for each school, and other informative data.

(3)  assist the school in the development and implementation of the School Reading Plan as required by the Read to Succeed Act (A state-funded program created to address literacy performance in SC);

(4)  write the annual SIC Report to the Parents, which is to be distributed no later than April 30 of each year;

(5)  prepare, together with the Principal, the annual narrative for the SC School Report Card;

(6)  provide advice on the use of school incentive award expenditures (if allocated by the legislature and awarded to the school);

(7)  provide other assistance as requested by the Principal or local school board.

(B)  The Council will not have the powers and duties reserved by law or regulation to the local school board.

Article 3

NUMBER AND TYPE OF SIC MEMBERS

(A)  The SIC will be made up of the following representatives:

(1) Two parents elected by parents of students enrolled in the school.

(2) Two teachers elected by teachers assigned to the school.

(3) Two members of the local community appointed by the Principal.  The Principal will make these appointments from the non-parent portion of the community and will strive to make appointments that reflect the diversity of the student body and local community.

(4) The Principal as an ex-officio member of the SIC. 

(5)  Two ex-officio members in addition to the Principal:  the current Teacher of the Year and the current PTA/PTO Chairperson.  If an individual holding an ex-officio position is unable to serve on the SIC for any reason, an appropriate substitute shall be named by the organization that individual represents. 

(B)  The SIC shall at all times be made up of a total of twice as many elected members as appointed members as required by state law.  Ex-officio members are not counted in this calculation. 

(C)  Each elected and appointed member of the SIC shall have one vote.  The Principal as an ex-officio member shall also have one vote.

(D)  Ex-officio positions in addition to the Principal may only be created by the SIC through a properly adopted amendment to these bylaws.  These additional ex-officio members have a voice but shall not be voting members of the SIC.   

(E)  No SIC member may vote by absentee ballot or proxy. 

Article 4

NOMINATION AND ELECTION AND APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES

(A)  Nominations and elections for SIC parent and teacher representatives will be held each year no later than October 5^th. The Principal will appoint community member representatives, in consultation with elected SIC members, no later than October 5^th of each year.  Council members will assume their responsibilities immediately upon their election or appointment.

(B)  Teachers will name and elect their representatives by October 5th. 

(C)  The SIC will keep the results of SIC parent and teacher elections on file, including the vote totals for all candidates, for a period of at least two years. 

(D)  In order to comply with state law reporting requirements, the Principal or his/her designee will enter the names and contact information for the current school year's SIC members into the online SC-SIC Member Network no later than November 15.  

(E)  The SIC Committee Member will ensure that the names of all SIC members for the current school year are posted on the school website and/or published in the school newsletter. 

Article 5

TERMS OF OFFICE

(A)  The term of office for elected SIC members is two (2) years. For appointed SIC members, the term of office is one (1) year. If an elected or appointed member will have to leave SIC before their term, the principal may name a new member.

(B) The term of office for an ex-officio member of the SIC will continue for as long as that individual holds the position or office that is represented on the SIC.                       

(C)  There is no limit on the number of terms that an SIC member may serve. 

Article 6

SIC OFFICERS

(A) The officers of the William Reeves Jr. Elementary School Improvement Council will consist of a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary.  The SIC will elect these officers from among its elected and appointed members. 

(B) Any elected or appointed SIC member is eligible to run for SIC office except that all three officer positions may not be held at the same time by the same representative.  Ex-officio members, including the Principal, are not eligible to serve as, or vote in the election of, SIC officers. 

Article 7

DUTIES OF OFFICERS

(A)  The Chairperson will preside at all meetings and have general supervision of the activities of the SIC.  The Chairperson will work in partnership with the Principal in planning and directing the activities of the Council. 

The Chairperson, in consultation with the Principal, will prepare the agenda for all SIC meetings and ensure that the agenda is sent to all Council members in a timely manner, but no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting.  The Chairperson retains the right to modify the agenda if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Council and direct the pace of the meeting as best accomplishes the agenda.  The Chairperson will appoint members to standing and temporary committees as needed and serve as an ex-officio member of all committees.

(B) The Vice Chairperson will preside at meetings in the absence of the Chairperson and assist the Chairperson as requested.

(C)  The Secretary is responsible for:

(1)  Keeping a full and accurate account of the proceedings and actions of all SIC meetings (minutes) and ensuring that each Council member receives this information in a timely fashion following each meeting;

(2)  Preparing any official correspondence that the Chairperson may request;

(3)  Ensuring that the SIC maintains a file in the school's administrative offices that contains copies of past meeting agendas, minutes, sign-in sheets, Council correspondence, SIC Reports to the Parents and the SIC bylaws.

(4)  Maintaining a contact list of all SIC members that includes current telephone numbers, addresses and, whenever available, e-mail addresses.

Article 8

MEMBERSHIP TERMINATION AND VACANCIES

(A)  SIC membership shall terminate immediately upon the following: 

(1)  a parent representative no longer has a child enrolled in the school;

(2)  a teacher representative no longer holds a teaching position at the school;

(3)  an elected or appointed member is elected to the district school board.

(B)  In the event that an elected or appointed parent or teacher representative's membership terminates before the end of his/her term, the SIC Chairperson, in consultation with the Principal, shall appoint another eligible parent or teacher as appropriate to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term.   

Article 10

MEETINGS

(A) The first regular SIC meeting of the school year will be held no later than 4 weeks after school has started.     

(B)  During the first meeting, the SIC will set a regular meeting schedule for the remainder of the school year.  The schedule will be posted on the school website, included in the monthly school calendar, and/or otherwise posted in a prominent location in the school.   The SIC will strive to schedule regular SIC meetings on days and times that meet the needs and preferences of parents and community members as well as teachers and administrators.     

(C)  The SIC will meet monthly during the school year, except that the SIC may choose not to schedule a meeting in December or May. The SIC Chairperson or Principal may call additional special meetings so long as all Council members are notified of the meeting at least 24 hours in advance.   

(D) All SIC meetings are open to the public and anyone showing an interest in the SIC and its activities will be encouraged to attend. The Chairperson has the option to schedule a segment of the agenda for open comments from the public as needed and as time permits.

(E)  The Principal or his/her designee will be scheduled on the agenda of every regular SIC meeting to share information on school activities, successes and concerns.

Article 11

SIC DECISION MAKING

(A)  Whenever possible, the SIC will make decisions by consensus.  If voting is necessary, a simple majority vote will be sufficient to constitute an action of the SIC.  A simple majority of the voting members of the Council will constitute a quorum so long as at least one parent and one teacher representative are present. Should at least a parent or a teacher can not be present at the meeting, SIC would give them the option to vote electronically via email within a 48 hours window.

Article 12

BYLAW AMENDMENTS

(A)  These bylaws may be amended at any regular SIC meeting by a two-thirds vote of those present provided that (1) the amendments were previously introduced at a regularly scheduled meeting held within the last three months, (2) were included in the minutes of that meeting and distributed to all members, and (3) are listed as an agenda item for the current meeting.

William Reeves Elementary School 

1003 Dubose School Road

Summerville, SC 29483

(843)695-2450

Vision: Inspire, Engage, Achieve

Mission: RES is committed to motivating and challenging each student to chart a course for successful learning.

Motto: Marlins ROCK and ROLL

Principal: Natalie Hayes                      Assistant Principal: Katie Myers         Assistant Principal: Melissa Mitchum

School Improvement Council (SIC) and Title One Annual Meeting

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 7:30 am

Agenda:

I.         SIC Goal 2024-2025 (Mrs. Hayes)

II.        Capturing Kids’ Hearts (Mrs. Hayes)

III.       PBIS (Mrs. Shelley)

IV.      MAP data (Mrs. Bates)

V.       SC Ready (Mrs. Bates)

a. MAT vs. AVT

VI.      Upcoming Events

a. Bingo and Books Grandparents Night and Book Fair: Thursday, September 19^th at 5:00 pm-7:00 pm

VII.     Questions/Concerns

William Reeves Elementary School
1003 Dubose School Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843)695-2450
Vision: Inspire, Engage, Achieve
Mission: RES is committed to motivating and challenging each student to chart a course for successful learning.
Motto: Marlins ROCK and ROLL
Principal: Natalie Hayes Assistant Principal: Katie Myers Assistant Principal: Melissa Mitchum
School Improvement Council (SIC) and Title One Annual Meeting
Monday, September 16, 2024 at 7:30 am

Attendance: Natalie Hayes, Melissa Mitchum, Koasta Bates, Blair Shelley, Tiffany Tate, Morgan Johnston, Shawna Nalley, Jessica Wright, Katya
Culton, Joy Hazard, Carlissa Cleveland
Agenda:
I. SIC Goal 2024-2025 (Mrs. Hayes)
a. We will use Reflex for math fluency for 2nd-5th grades this year.
b. Awards for students mastering operations then a meal for all four operations being mastered.
c. Students do each day in class then can practice with it at home as well Monday-Friday until 4 pm.
II. Capturing Kids’ Hearts (Mrs. Hayes)
a. We are a CKH school this year.
b. All classrooms created a Social Contract as a team.
III. PBIS (Mrs. Shelley)
a. Reviewed monthly character traits to match CKH guidelines.
b. Staff gave out more points this August compared to last August.
IV. MAP data (Mrs. Bates)
a. We had Data Meetings last week where we reviewed all data. Parents will get more information at their parent conferences.
b. Reviewed how MAP data is used in classrooms to grow students in all areas.
V. SC Ready (Mrs. Bates)

William Reeves Elementary School
1003 Dubose School Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843)695-2450
Vision: Inspire, Engage, Achieve
Mission: RES is committed to motivating and challenging each student to chart a course for successful learning.
Motto: Marlins ROCK and ROLL
Principal: Natalie Hayes Assistant Principal: Katie Myers Assistant Principal: Melissa Mitchum
School Improvement Council (SIC) and Title One Annual Meeting
Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:30 am

Agenda:
I. SIC Goal 2024-2025 (Mrs. Hayes)
II. PBIS (Mrs. Shelley)
III. Counseling Advisory Council (Mrs. Shelley and Mrs. Johnston)
IV. WRES Parent Group on Facebook
V. Upcoming Events
a. Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 30th during the day
b. Family Board Game Night on Thursday, November 7th 6-7 pm
VI. Questions/Concerns

William Reeves Elementary School
1003 Dubose School Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843)695-2450
Vision: Inspire, Engage, Achieve
Mission: RES is committed to motivating and challenging each student to chart a course for successful learning.
Motto: Marlins ROCK and ROLL
Principal: Natalie Hayes Assistant Principal: Katie Myers Assistant Principal: Melissa Mitchum

School Improvement Council (SIC) and Title One Annual Meeting
Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:30 am
Attendance: Natalie Hayes, Melissa Mitchum, Koasta Bates, Tiffany Tate, Malinda Schurlknight, Candace Creel, Joy Hazard, Jessica Wright, Shawna Nalley, Blair Shelley, and Morgan Johnston

Agenda:
I. SC School Report Card (Mrs. Hayes)
a. WRES earned 61 points to be Excellent.
b. We celebrated teachers on Friday and will celebrate students today.
c. We are focusing on growing students in their personal growth category. Mrs. Bates and Mrs. Tate are going into 3-5 rooms to help with DI instructional groups.
II. SIC Goal 2024-2025 (Mrs. Hayes)
a. Students are earning treats for completing math operations in Reflex in 2nd -5th grades.
III. PBIS (Mrs. Shelley)
a. We can always use more candy donations for October 30th Trunk or Treat. We have 38 trunks so far.
b. Students have given more suggestions for the Marlin Mall. Mrs. Shelley has just ordered additional items.
IV. Counseling Advisory Council (Mrs. Shelley and Mrs. Johnston)

William Reeves Elementary School 

1003 Dubose School Road

Summerville, SC 29483

(843)695-2450

Vision: Inspire, Engage, Achieve

Mission: RES is committed to motivating and challenging each student to chart a course for successful learning.

Motto: Marlins ROCK and ROLL

Principal: Natalie Hayes                      Assistant Principal: Katie Myers         Assistant Principal: Melissa Mitchum

School Improvement Council (SIC) and Title One Annual Meeting

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 7:30 am in Media Center

Agenda:

I.                    SIC Goal 2024-2025 (Mrs. Hayes)

II.                  Upcoming Events

a.      Books and Beyond Free Book Fair on December 12-13 during the school day.

b.      WRES PTA Holiday December 9-13 during the school day.

III.                Questions/Concerns

William Reeves Elementary School 

1003 Dubose School Road

Summerville, SC 29483

(843)695-2450

Vision: Inspire, Engage, Achieve

Mission: RES is committed to motivating and challenging each student to chart a course for successful learning.

Motto: Marlins ROCK and ROLL

Principal: Natalie Hayes                      Assistant Principal: Katie Myers         Assistant Principal: Melissa Mitchum

School Improvement Council (SIC) and Title One Annual Meeting

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 7:30 am in Media Center

Attendance: Natalie Hayes, Koasta Bates, Blair Shelley, Candace Creel, Malinda Schurlknight, Katya Culton, Joy Hazard, Shawna Nalley, Jessica Wright, Melissa Mitchum, Morgan Johnston

Agenda:

I.                    SIC Goal 2024-2025 (Mrs. Hayes)

a.      Students are still motivated to master all four operations in Reflex to earn their incentives.

b.      One third grade student has mastered all four operations, and two four graders have achieved the same goal. These students will get their kid’s meals on Friday, November 22^nd during lunch.

II.                  Upcoming Events

a.      Books and Beyond Free Book Fair on December 12-13 during the school day

b.      WRES PTA Holiday Shop December 9-13 during the school day

III.                Questions/Concerns

a.      Mrs. Hazard asked about Parent Affirmations calls this year. Mrs. Hayes explained how we have moved away from the actual calls because it was worrying parents, but families still get the ParentSquare message and a shout out on the intercom.

b.      Mrs. Nalley explained the new PTA Holiday Shop. PTA is doing it instead of relying on the Penguin Patch company. The company was taking more of the actual profit, so having PTA do it then they earn more from each sale.

William Reeves Elementary School 

1003 Dubose School Road

Summerville, SC 29483

(843)695-2450

Vision: Inspire, Engage, Achieve

Mission: RES is committed to motivating and challenging each student to chart a course for successful learning.

Motto: Marlins ROCK and ROLL

Principal: Natalie Hayes                      Assistant Principal: Katie Myers         Assistant Principal: Melissa Mitchum

School Improvement Council (SIC) and Title One Annual Meeting

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:30 am in Media Center

Agenda:

I.     SIC Goal 2024-2025 (Mrs. Hayes)

II.    Quarterly Data (Mrs. Bates)

   a. FSS

   b. Common Assessments

III.   Upcoming Events

   a. Holiday Concert on Thursday, December 19^th at 6 pm

IV.   Questions/Concerns

William Reeves Elementary School

1003 Dubose School Road

Summerville, SC 29483

(843)695-2450

Vision: Inspire, Engage, Achieve

Mission: RES is committed to motivating and challenging each student to chart a course for successful learning.

Motto: Marlins ROCK and ROLL

Principal: Natalie Hayes                      Assistant Principal: Katie Myers         Assistant Principal: Melissa Mitchum

School Improvement Council (SIC) and Title One Annual Meeting

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:30 am in Media Center

Attendance: Natalie Hayes, Koasta Bates, Tiffany Tate, Blair Shelley, Morgan Johnston, Malinda Schurlknight, Shawna Nalley, Jessica Wright, Katya Culton, Frank Ramirez

Agenda:

I.     SIC Goal 2024-2025 (Mrs. Hayes)

a.     Students are continuing to meet their goals each month and are excited to keep trying for the next goal.

b.     Students are photographed once they achieve their goal. Pictures are displayed on the grade level goal bulletin boards in the hallways.

II.      Quarterly Data (Mrs. Bates)

a.     Mrs. Bates reviewed data using a data presentation.

b.     FSS

         i.      FSS is used instead of DRA this year.

c.     Common Assessments

         i.      WRES is inline or above the district averages.

III.     Upcoming Events

a.     Holiday Concert on Thursday, December 19^th at 6 pm

IV.    Questions/Concerns

a.     The WRES PTA Holiday Shop was a success this year. Students and parents were very complimentary of the entire fundraiser.

William Reeves Elementary School 

1003 Dubose School Road

Summerville, SC 29483

(843)695-2450

Vision: Inspire, Engage, Achieve

Mission: RES is committed to motivating and challenging each student to chart a course for successful learning.

Motto: Marlins ROCK and ROLL

Principal: Natalie Hayes                      Assistant Principal: Katie Myers             Assistant Principal: Melissa Mitchum

School Improvement Council (SIC) and Title One Annual Meeting

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:30 am in Media Center

Attendance: Natalie Hayes, Melissa Mitchum, Katie Myers, Koasta Bates, Blair Shelley, Morgan Johnston, Candace Creel, Tiffany Tate, Malinda Schurlknight, Joy Hazard, Shawna Nalley, Frank Ramirez, Katya Culton, Jessica Wright

Agenda:

I.                 SIC Goal 2024-2025 (Mrs. Hayes)

II.               Capturing Kids Heart updates (Mrs. Hayes)

III.              MAP Data (Mrs. Bates)

IV.             New 4^th/5^th grade incentive (Mrs. Hayes)

V.               Upcoming Events

VI.             Questions/Concerns

William Reeves Elementary School 

1003 Dubose School Road

Summerville, SC 29483

(843)695-2450

Vision: Inspire, Engage, Achieve

Mission: RES is committed to motivating and challenging each student to chart a course for successful learning.

Motto: Marlins ROCK and ROLL

Principal: Natalie Hayes                      Assistant Principal: Katie Myers             Assistant Principal: Melissa Mitchum

School Improvement Council (SIC) and Title One Annual Meeting

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:30 am in Media Center

Attendance: Natalie Hayes, Melissa Mitchum, Katie Myers, Koasta Bates, Blair Shelley, Morgan Johnston, Candace Creel, Tiffany Tate, Malinda Schurlknight, Joy Hazard, Shawna Nalley, Frank Ramirez, Katya Culton, Jessica Wright

Agenda:

I.                 SIC Goal 2024-2025 (Mrs. Hayes)

                                                   i.     Students are earning rewards based on fluency of math operations.

                                                  ii.     We are focusing on problem solving indicators to help students understand how to read word problems in order for students to grasp the concept of the operations.

II.               Capturing Kids Heart updates (Mrs. Hayes)

a.     WRES has a CKH lady on Thursday, January 30^th from 8-11 am to observe our implementation of the program.

b.     We met with every grade level the week back from winter break to revisit our CKH initiatives.

III.              MAP Data (Mrs. Bates)

a.     WRES is at or above the district and national norms for reading and math. We are focusing on growth for all students.

IV.             New 4^th/5^th grade incentive (Mrs. Hayes)

a.     WRES started this new program after winter break for completion of work and no minor/major infractions. Students record their daily progress on their monthly calendars.

b.     Students earn treats every two weeks then at the end of the month students can earn a pizza or ice cream party during fine arts the last day of the month.

V.               Upcoming Events

a.     Family Sweetheart Dance on Friday, February 7^th at 5:30-7:00 pm

VI.             Questions/Concerns

William Reeves Elementary School

Vision: Inspire, Engage, Achieve

Mission: RES is committed to motivating and challenging each student to chart a course for successful learning.

Motto: Marlins ROCK and ROLL

Administration

Principal: Natalie Hayes

Assistant Principal: Katie Myers

Assistant Principal: Melissa Mitchum

School Improvement Council (SIC) and Title One Annual Meeting

Date: Monday, February 24, 2025

Time: 7:30 am

Location: Media Center

Agenda

1. SIC Goal 2024-2025 (Mrs. Hayes)
2. Capturing Kids’ Heart updates (Mrs. Hayes)
3. SC Ready Parent Information (Mrs. Bates)
4. South Carolina SIC Meeting (Mrs. Bates)
5. SC School Report Card Parent Survey (Mrs. Bates)
6. Upcoming Events
   1. STEM Night and Book Fair: Thursday, March 6th starting at 5:30 pm
7. Questions/Concerns

William Reeves Elementary School

Vision: Inspire, Engage, Achieve

Mission: RES is committed to motivating and challenging each student to chart a course for successful learning.

Motto: Marlins ROCK and ROLL

Principal: Natalie Hayes   Assistant Principal: Katie Myers   Assistant Principal: Melissa Mitchum

School Improvement Council (SIC) and Title One Annual Meeting

Date: Monday, February 24, 2025 at 7:30 am

Location: Media Center

Attendance: Natalie Hayes, Melissa Mitchum, Katie Myers, Koasta Bates, Malinda Schurlknight, Jessica Wright, Tiffany Tate, Candace Creel, Katya Culton, Joy Hazard, Morgan Johnston, Blair Shelley, Alisha Magwood, Carlissa Cleveland

Agenda:

1. SIC Goal 2024-2025 (Mrs. Hayes)

   • Students are continuing to work on their math operations in Reflex. We will reward students again on Friday for their February accomplishments.

2. Capturing Kids’ Heart Updates (Mrs. Hayes)

   • We have our school visit with the CKH spokesperson, Jada Robinson. We are hoping to be a CKH Rising Star this year.
   • We will begin sending out CKH parent newsletters at the start of next year.
   • Our team of teachers went to a training at the district office to learn new ideas and share our ideas with other teachers from around the district.

3. SC Ready Parent Information (Mrs. Bates)

   • Mrs. Bates shared SC Ready test released items and test-taking strategies with families. Mrs. Bates will send the presentation to families via email.

4. South Carolina SIC Meeting (Mrs. Bates)

5. SC School Report Card Parent Survey (Mrs. Bates)

   • The state has opened the report card survey links. Please check your Parent Square message from last night to access the survey through PowerSchool.

6. Upcoming Events

   • STEM Night and Book Fair: Thursday, March 6th starting at 5:30 pm

7. Questions/Concerns

   • None

 

William Reeves Elementary School

1003 Dubose School Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 695-2450

Vision: Inspire, Engage, Achieve

Mission: RES is committed to motivating and challenging each student to chart a course for successful learning.

Motto: Marlins ROCK and ROLL

Principal: Natalie Hayes

Assistant Principals: Katie Myers, Melissa Mitchum

School Improvement Council (SIC) and Title One Planning Meeting

Date: Monday, March 17, 2025

Time: 7:30 am

Agenda

1. SIC Goal 204-2025 (Mrs. Hayes)
2. Capturing Kids Hearts (Mrs. Hayes)
3. PBIS (Mrs. Shelley)
4. Annual Title One Planning Meeting (Mrs. Bates)
   1. District Parent Brochure
   2. Current Title I strategies and plan
   3. William M. Reeves Elementary School’s Parent and District Title I Brochure (Parent Involvement Policy) 2024-2025
   4. William M. Reeves Elementary School Parent and School Compact
   5. Evaluate parent involvement activities from the 2024-2025 school year
   6. Plan parent involvement activities for the 2025-2026 school year

Upcoming Events

1. Fine Arts Showcase and Concert: Thursday, March 20th 5-7 pm
2. Spring Break: March 24-28, 2025

Questions/Concerns

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to the school.

William Reeves Elementary School

1003 Dubose School Road

Summerville, SC 29483

(843)695-2450

Vision: Inspire, Engage, Achieve

Mission: RES is committed to motivating and challenging each student to chart a course for successful learning.

Motto: Marlins ROCK and ROLL

Principal: Natalie Hayes

Assistant Principal: Katie Myers, Melissa Mitchum

School Improvement Council (SIC) and Title One Planning Meeting

Date: Monday, March 17, 2025, 7:30 am

Attendance:

• Natalie Hayes
• Katie Myers
• Melissa Mitchum
• Koasta Bates
• Blair Shelley
• Morgan Johnston
• Candace Creel
• Tiffany Tate
• Malinda Schurlknight
• Joy Hazard
• Katya Culton

Agenda:

1. SIC Goal 2023-2024 (Mrs. Hayes)

   Students are still working and meeting their Reflex goals each month. Mrs. Hayes shared her experience last week in second grade.

2. PBIS (Mrs. Shelley)

   We have not heard if we are going to be recognized as a Showcase School but feel confident we will earn this honor.

3. Annual Title One Planning Meeting

   1. Current Title I strategies and plan

      • Discussion of intervention teacher, staff development, and parent involvement events.
      • We do not have a preliminary budget yet.
      • We are hopeful to have funds for intervention teachers for reading, math, and ESOL instruction.
      • Title programs might be moved to fall under the Department of Health in the future.
      • WRES is currently at 56% poverty.

   2. William M. Reeves Elementary School’s Parent and District Title I Brochure (Parent Involvement Policy) 2024-2025

      Mrs. Myers reviewed the brochure with the SIC Committee. No comments or additional suggestions were made to the brochure.

   3. William M. Reeves Elementary School Parent and School Compact

      • Mrs. Bates reviewed the compact asking for feedback. No feedback was given.
      • We will continue to use 48 business hours as our timely manner for responding to parents/guardians.

   4. Evaluate parent involvement activities from the 2024-2025 school year

      • Mrs. Bates mentioned how attendance at events has decreased since 2011. Parents mentioned it was due to involvement in outside organizations like community theater and travel ball, which makes it difficult to attend school events even if they are interested.
      • No other suggestions or feedback was given.

   5. Plan parent involvement activities for the 2024-2025 school year

      • A parent asked about bringing back the