Good Afternoon, Lion Families,

In case you don't recognize my name, I am your new principal, and I am excited and honored to serve! Hopefully you all received my introduction letter that was sent to families a few weeks ago. Click HERE to read my bio!

The first day of school will be here before we know it, and I am looking forward to beginning an amazing school year with the wonderful students and families of Southeast Raleigh Elementary. Below is information and a few event dates you'll want to be aware of as we get closer and closer to August 28th. Please review the information below and let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!

1. Communication from Mr. Hill
   • You will receive regular communication from me in this format. Generally, these "Principal Messages" will be sent on Fridays around 6 PM, and they will include updates, reminders, celebrations, and other important information. Future summer updates will include information about the SRES student/parent handbook, which will describe important school procedures. 
2. Required Health Assessment and Vaccinations for Kindergartners
   • ​​​State law requires every child entering public schools in North Carolina for the first time to receive a health assessment. The assessment must occur within 12 months prior to entering school. Your medical provider should provide a completed N.C. Health Assessment Form to the school on or before the child's first day of attendance. N.C. Health Assessment Forms are also available at Wake County schools, area doctors' offices or at the Wake County Health Department.
   • State law requires these vaccinations before a student enters kindergarten.  
   • If you have questions about these requirements for kindergartners, please email Ms. White at lhwhite@wcpss.net. ​​​​​​
3. Staggered Entry for Kindergartners 
   • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​During the first week of school, you child will attend one full day of school in a small group
     environment. This will allow teachers time to assess social, physical, and emotional
     development, as well as basic literacy and math skills. This information will be used to
     form class lists and create the most supportive learning environment for your child. Please be on the lookout for an email with your child's assigned staggered entry day.
4. Bus Transportation
   • ​​​​​​​If your child is enrolled, has a school assignment that provides for school bus transportation, and wishes to ride the bus on a regular basis, go to Bus Rider Registration to apply for the bus.​​​​​​​
   • If your child is currently registered for the bus but does not plan to ride the bus, please go to Decline Bus Transportation to cancel bus service. 
   • For questions about bus transportation, please contact Mr. Edwards at cledwards@wcpss.net. 
5. Upcoming Events
   • We are excited to welcome you back! Below are descriptions of our back to school events, as well as flyers for the events. Please review the flyers carefully for specific grade level dates and times. 
     • Meet the Principal - Join Mr. Hill for a presentation and a Q&A session in the media center.
       • August 14th at 5:30 PM - Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade Parents
       • August 15th at 5:30 PM - 2nd and 3rd Grade Parents
       • August 16th at 5:30 PM - 4th and 5th Grade Parents
     • Meet the Teacher - Meet your teacher and collect important back to school information!
       • August 24th, 4:30-6 PM - Rising 1st - 5th Graders
       • August 31st, 4:30-5:30 PM - Pre-K and Kindergarten Students
     • Community Back to School Bash - hosted by the YMCA! Come have fun, collect school supplies, and get information on family resources!
       • August 26th, 10 AM-3 PM​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Event Flyers in English

Event Flyers in Spanish

Sincerely,

Lamar Hill, Principal

lhill5@wcpss.net

919-694-8444

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