From the Principal's Desk 

We have just completed an exciting month of learning at Alice Drive Elementary! During the month of February, our students focused on the significant contributions African Americans have made to our history, culture, and values through their struggle and sacrifice. Also, our students participated in the Sumter Police Department’s Black History Month Contest. Please join me in congratulating Brayden Hill, Curt Jackson, Caleb Floyd, Clayton Goff, Kimberlei McFadden and Elissa Boozer for winning the Black History Contest.

In addition, our students participated in our Career Fair that was held on Friday, February 21, 2014 and Thursday, February 27, 2014. The students were excited to meet the variety of people from the community and hear about their jobs. They also learned a great deal and appreciated the enthusiasm from the adults in the room.

Please join me in welcoming Lakita Smith, Katie McLeod, and Coresea McDowell-Medlock to our staff. Mrs. Smith is working with Mrs. Melony Dingle, and Mrs. McLeod and Mrs. McDowell are working with 2nd – 5th grade teachers. We are very happy to have them as part of our A.D.E. family!

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Congratulations to Lisa Jackson on Becoming a National Board Certified Teacher!



We are so proud of the time, hard work, and dedication Mrs. Jackson has put into meeting the standards to become a nationally certified teacher!  Mrs. Jackson teaches 4th grade math, science, and social studies.  She currently serves at ADE as a Student Council advisor and as a teacher representative on the PTA board.  Read more...

Kindergarten Career Parade
 

Read Across America Day!

We are celebrating on Wednesday, March 5, with a school-wide Pajama Day Read In!  Students are encouraged to bring a blanket or pillow and a good book to school that day.  We'll have students from Alice Drive Middle School and adults from the community visiting classes to read with our students, and teachers have lots of special activities planned.  Click for more details!

We  Libraries!

Take some time this month to show Mrs. June how much you appreciate your school library!  She works hard to fill the shelves with books that you will enjoy reading, to assist you with school assignments, and to provide resources to help you explore all the things you're interested in.  Happy Reading!
 

Congratulations to Mrs. Tina Sorrells, our 2013-2014 ADE Teacher of the Year!

I am very honored to have been chosen to represent Alice Drive Elementary as Teacher of the Year this year.  I look forward to serving our school, and to encouraging our teachers and students as we embark on a year of change.  My prayer is that we will work hard and seek excellence in all that we do. 

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