Stiles Point Elementary School

School Improvement Council

Report to the Parents 2023/2024

883 Mikell Drive Charleston, SC 29412

(843) 762-2767

https://stilespoint.ccsdschools.com/

SIC Chair: Mrs. Brooke Nunn

brooke_nunn@charleston.k12.sc.us

Principal: Mrs. Shannon McAlister

shannon_mcalister@charleston.k12.sc.us

Stiles Point SIC Mission

Stiles Point is MAKING WAVES in the 2023-2024 school year!

With a collective steadfast commitment to excellence and an unwavering dedication to every child's growth and development, the Stiles Point SIC works to support the Stiles Point community.

At Stiles Point, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and shape futures. Guided by this belief, our school community has come together with passion, perseverance, and purpose to create a nurturing and dynamic learning environment where every student can thrive. Together, we have embraced challenges as opportunities for growth, celebrated achievements big and small, and created lasting connections that enrich our lives and unite us as one family.

Whether through innovative learning experiences, extracurricular sports teams, or investing in community partnerships, we have continuously strived to empower our students to reach their fullest potential and become the leaders and changemakers of tomorrow.

Congratulations to our 2024

Teacher of the Year

Mrs. Kate Atkins

Physical Education

*Stiles Point teachers hosted a total of 12 student teachers from the College of Charleston, Clemson University, and The Citadel this school year.

*EIR Grant participation for faculty

*LETRS Training for faculty and staff

*OGAP math training opportunities for staff development

*A schoolwide commitment to ongoing professional learning in Bridges Math, The Science of Reading, and i-Ready Assessments.

*ALOHA DAYS to both kick-off and close out the school year for students and families.

*SPLASH into Kindergarten-New family information night

*5th Grade Promotion Ceremony and Parade

*5th Grade Dance

*5th Grade MAY MADNESS Cornhole and Scrabble Tournaments

*SPES Spring Fling Art Show & Performing Arts Concert

*Family Literacy Night

*2nd Grade Reading Around The Bases

* Birthday Lunches

* Friday Parent Lunch Partners

* Riverdogs Guest Reader

*Sweetheart Dance and Bingo Night

* Balloons Over Broadway Parade

*Gobble Gobble Games Fall Field Day

*Spring Field Day

*PBIS Dolphin Dollars Cart

*Health and Wellness Fair

*Schoolwide Book Character Parade

*Grade Level Field Trips throughout the year

*SAIL Field Trips

*We are fortunate to have two School Nurses!

*Health and Wellness Fair

*Environmental Club

* James Island Ocean ActKIDvists

*Monthly Food Tastings

*Dolphin Dash Fun Run

*Second Steps Social Emotional Curriculum

*Fall Fun Run

*Red Ribbon Week

*Gobble Gobble Games- Fall Field Day

*Spring Field Day

*Student and staff health screenings.

*Food drive to benefit James Island Outreach

* Clothing and shoe donations to benefit James Island Outreach

*Gently used book drive to benefit SPES students

* Hosted several community blood drives

* Pet Helper's fundraising and supply drives

* Coin collection for The Monka Foundation in memory of SPES student Insley Horn

We are Making Waves with

Student Athletics!

Stiles Point students participate

in league-sponsored:

*Girls on the Run

*First Tee Golf

*Girls Volleyball

*Girls Basketball

*Boys Basketball

*Girls Tennis

*Boys Tennis

Celebrating academic and behavioral achievements throughout the year is essential for fostering a positive learning environment and motivating students to excel.

* i-Ready Achievement Awards: Hot Cocoa Cart, Read Around the Bases, and Race to 500

* Student of the Month

*4th and 5th Grade Beta Club

* Weekly Dolphin Postcards

* Student Showcases: hallway parades, Literacy Night, Spring Fling Arts celebration, STEAM Science Fair

* Positive Behavior Incentives: Dolphin Dollar Cart

* Field Trips and Guest Speakers

SPES Media Center

The Heartbeat of Our School

3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Book Clubs

Battle of the Books

30 & 40 book challenges

Beanstack Reading challenges

Charleston Riverdogs "Read Around the Bases"

Author Visits

Makerspace

Gardening experiences

Collaborations with the Charleston County Baxter Public Library

Circulation Numbers:

2022-2023: 19,373 books checked out from 9/01- 4/15

2023-2024: 24,699 books checked out from 09/01- 04/15

Purpose of this Report

This report is proudly issued by the Stiles Point Elementary School Improvement Council in accordance with South Carolina law in order to share information on the school's progress in meeting various goals and objectives, the work of the SIC, and other accomplishments during the school year.