💙💛 CELEBRATING THE HEART & SOUL OF SOUTH MACON ELEMENTARY! 💛💙
✨ Happy Principal Appreciation Month to our very own Mrs. Angie Ledford! ✨
Every great school has a leader, but the truly special ones have a leader who pours her heart into the people, the purpose, and the community she serves. At South Macon Elementary, we are blessed to have that kind of leader in Mrs. Angie Ledford. 🐾💙💛
Mrs. Ledford is so much more than our principal. She is our rock on the hard days, our light when things get heavy, our encourager when we need it most, and the fierce leader who continues to show up for our school family with strength, grace, and determination. Being a principal is not always easy, and not every day comes with a thank-you, a celebration, or recognition for the countless decisions, difficult conversations, and challenges that come with leading a school. But day after day, she shows up, stands strong, and continues to put the needs of our students, staff, and school community at the heart of what she does. ❤️
We see the things she does every day. We see the way she leads, the way she advocates for our students, the way she supports her staff, and the way she works to make South Macon the very best it can be. But we also know there is SO MUCH that happens behind the scenes that most people never see. The extra time, the weight of difficult decisions, the problems she quietly works to solve, the things she carries home with her, and the countless ways she gives of herself to make sure our school keeps moving forward. Those things may not always be visible, but they matter more than words can say.
Leadership isn't just about being the person in charge. It's about being the person who continues to care, even on the hardest days. It's about making tough decisions, standing firm when it matters, leading with compassion, and showing up for your people even when the job feels heavy. Mrs. Ledford embodies that kind of leadership, and we are so fortunate to have her leading our Wildcat family. 🐾
Mrs. Ledford, we hope you know that you are appreciated for MORE than what you do. You are appreciated for who you are. For your strength. For your heart. For your dedication. For the love you pour into this school. And for the countless things you do that may never make it into a newsletter, a Facebook post, or a thank-you note.
You make a difference in ways you may never fully realize, and the impact of your leadership reaches so much further than you can see. South Macon is more than a school because of the people who make it special, and you are such a huge part of what makes this place feel like HOME. 💙💛
Today, we celebrate YOU! We celebrate the leader, the encourager, the problem-solver, the advocate, and the incredible woman behind the title of Principal. Thank you for being our rock, our light, and one of the biggest reasons we are proud to say we are WILDCATS! 🐾
WE SEE YOU. WE APPRECIATE YOU. WE ARE THANKFUL FOR YOU. AND WE ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE YOU LEADING OUR WILDCAT FAMILY!
✨ Happy Principal Appreciation Month to our very own Mrs. Angie Ledford! ✨
Every great school has a leader, but the truly special ones have a leader who pours her heart into the people, the purpose, and the community she serves. At South Macon Elementary, we are blessed to have that kind of leader in Mrs. Angie Ledford. 🐾💙💛
Mrs. Ledford is so much more than our principal. She is our rock on the hard days, our light when things get heavy, our encourager when we need it most, and the fierce leader who continues to show up for our school family with strength, grace, and determination. Being a principal is not always easy, and not every day comes with a thank-you, a celebration, or recognition for the countless decisions, difficult conversations, and challenges that come with leading a school. But day after day, she shows up, stands strong, and continues to put the needs of our students, staff, and school community at the heart of what she does. ❤️
We see the things she does every day. We see the way she leads, the way she advocates for our students, the way she supports her staff, and the way she works to make South Macon the very best it can be. But we also know there is SO MUCH that happens behind the scenes that most people never see. The extra time, the weight of difficult decisions, the problems she quietly works to solve, the things she carries home with her, and the countless ways she gives of herself to make sure our school keeps moving forward. Those things may not always be visible, but they matter more than words can say.
Leadership isn't just about being the person in charge. It's about being the person who continues to care, even on the hardest days. It's about making tough decisions, standing firm when it matters, leading with compassion, and showing up for your people even when the job feels heavy. Mrs. Ledford embodies that kind of leadership, and we are so fortunate to have her leading our Wildcat family. 🐾
Mrs. Ledford, we hope you know that you are appreciated for MORE than what you do. You are appreciated for who you are. For your strength. For your heart. For your dedication. For the love you pour into this school. And for the countless things you do that may never make it into a newsletter, a Facebook post, or a thank-you note.
You make a difference in ways you may never fully realize, and the impact of your leadership reaches so much further than you can see. South Macon is more than a school because of the people who make it special, and you are such a huge part of what makes this place feel like HOME. 💙💛
Today, we celebrate YOU! We celebrate the leader, the encourager, the problem-solver, the advocate, and the incredible woman behind the title of Principal. Thank you for being our rock, our light, and one of the biggest reasons we are proud to say we are WILDCATS! 🐾
WE SEE YOU. WE APPRECIATE YOU. WE ARE THANKFUL FOR YOU. AND WE ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE YOU LEADING OUR WILDCAT FAMILY!
3 days until the biggest celebration of the season!! We can't wait to see you!
Congratulations to our Readers of the Month for October & November!
Just a reminder that Monday is a Teacher Workday!
During Red Ribbon Week, Oct 26-30th, SME students will be allowed to dress up! Each day that week has a theme to dress up with.
Also, SME classroom teachers are to select students who embody kindness toward others. They will each receive a certificate of character, and will each be entered into a drawing to win a gift basket or a scooter!
Also, SME classroom teachers are to select students who embody kindness toward others. They will each receive a certificate of character, and will each be entered into a drawing to win a gift basket or a scooter!
Please help us make our Wildcat Frenzy a success!
Picture Day is Coming! Get your Wildcat Smiles ready!
Iced Coffee is back! PTO will have Iced Coffee for sale on the first Wednesday of each month. Come through the Car Rider line and get your day started with a coffee! $5.00 each, CASH ONLY. Thank you for your support!
Mark your calendars for Wildcat Frenzy on Friday, October 16th, from 5:30 to 7:30. Come out and eat some delicious food, play some new and amazing games, win a dessert in the Cake Walk, play a few rounds of Bingo, go on a hayride, and much more!
Please help us out if you can by sending in bags of candy before 10/15. We also need cakes and desserts for the Cake Walk. Those can be delivered to SME on 10/16. Thank you for all your support! We look forward to seeing you here!
Please help us out if you can by sending in bags of candy before 10/15. We also need cakes and desserts for the Cake Walk. Those can be delivered to SME on 10/16. Thank you for all your support! We look forward to seeing you here!
Charleston Wrap sales end tomorrow! Please return all order forms to your child's teacher by the end of the day. Thank you for your participation and for your support of our Wildcats!
🎨🐾 HELP US KEEP CREATIVITY ALIVE AT SOUTH MACON ELEMENTARY! 🐾🎨
Our SME Art Room is a place where our students get to create, explore, experiment, make messes, and discover just how creative they can be! ❤️🎨
Unfortunately, with current budget cuts, we aren't able to purchase many of the everyday art supplies our students use throughout the year. Things like paper, paint, brushes, glue, markers, crayons, and other project materials are used EVERY SINGLE DAY in our art room.
So, we are reaching out to our amazing South Macon families and community! 💙💛
If you are able and would like to help, we have created an Amazon Wishlist filled with supplies that will go directly toward providing meaningful, hands-on art experiences for our students.
🖌️ Every donation—big or small—makes a difference!
🎨 Every brush helps create a masterpiece.
✏️ Every marker helps bring an idea to life.
📄 Every piece of paper gives a student a place to create.
❤️ And every bit of support reminds our students that their community believes in them.
You can scan the QR code or press down on the QR code with your phone to visit our wishlist. 🛒📱
Thank you, South Macon Families, for supporting our students, our creativity, and our SME Art Room! We are so grateful for our Wildcat family! 🐾💙💛
Our SME Art Room is a place where our students get to create, explore, experiment, make messes, and discover just how creative they can be! ❤️🎨
Unfortunately, with current budget cuts, we aren't able to purchase many of the everyday art supplies our students use throughout the year. Things like paper, paint, brushes, glue, markers, crayons, and other project materials are used EVERY SINGLE DAY in our art room.
So, we are reaching out to our amazing South Macon families and community! 💙💛
If you are able and would like to help, we have created an Amazon Wishlist filled with supplies that will go directly toward providing meaningful, hands-on art experiences for our students.
🖌️ Every donation—big or small—makes a difference!
🎨 Every brush helps create a masterpiece.
✏️ Every marker helps bring an idea to life.
📄 Every piece of paper gives a student a place to create.
❤️ And every bit of support reminds our students that their community believes in them.
You can scan the QR code or press down on the QR code with your phone to visit our wishlist. 🛒📱
Thank you, South Macon Families, for supporting our students, our creativity, and our SME Art Room! We are so grateful for our Wildcat family! 🐾💙💛
Good Afternoon! South Macon is beginning our Health Fair. It will run through October 9th. During this time, we will screen Height and Weight during PE and Vision in class. If your student wears glasses, please make sure they wear them the week of Oct 5th-9th. If you have any questions or concerns about the Health Fair, please contact our school nurse, Mary Tyson at 421-3506. Thank you!
In 3rd grade, Mrs. Rogers sent home a “dot” for each parent to write a word of encouragement to their child. Each student also created their own piece of artwork starting with just a dot. For International Dot Day, Mrs. Rogers placed their artwork along with their parent’s “dot of encouragement” on their desk as a little surprise when they came in that morning.
Each student also received their very own copy of The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds to take home. It was such a sweet way to celebrate creativity, confidence, and the reminder that sometimes all it takes is one little dot to make your mark.
Each student also received their very own copy of The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds to take home. It was such a sweet way to celebrate creativity, confidence, and the reminder that sometimes all it takes is one little dot to make your mark.
So far, 266 items sold! Keep on supporting our SME fundraiser by spreading the word to 10 or more friends and family through email, text, and social media! Register today at www.registercw.com and share our fundraising link to help us reach our goal. We need everyone’s support! #charlestonwrap #fundraiser #charlestonwrapfundraiser
Our school ID is: 11185
Thank you for your support!
Our school ID is: 11185
Thank you for your support!
Reminder for Third Grade Parents- don't miss our Read to Achieve Information Night this Thursday, September 17th, in the Media Center @ 6:00. We hope to see you there!
Our Charleston Wrap fundraiser kicks off today! With over 2,500 gift ideas – including holiday, birthday, hostess, and corporate gift ideas – there’s something for everyone. Register online today at www.registercw.com and help spread the word! Share our fundraiser through email, text, and social media with at least 10 friends and family. Remember: sharing is caring! #charlestonwrap #fundraiser #charlestonwrapfundraiser
Our organization id # is: 11185
The Macon County Academic Foundation has descriptions of the grant requests received so far, and payment buttons so friends and family can donate directly to each grant request. Please consider supporting teachers by donating!
Click on the link below:
https://www.macon.k12.nc.us/page/mcaf
Thank you for your support!
Discover Church working hard to get our campus ready for the Wildcats!
South Macon has received so much love and support to begin this new school year! Thank you to Biltmore Church for opening car doors, Discover Church for making our campus beautiful for our Wildcats, and Coach Josh Brooks at FHS for allowing your players to brighten our Fridays! Also, thank you to anyone who has donated supplies or provided support in any way- your generosity is greatly appreciated!
Please come out next Tuesday, September 8th at 5:30 to join our PTO!
