Walker Gamble Elementary

✨ WGE November Stars! ✨ WGE is excited to recognize two outstanding members of our school family who truly made a difference during the month of November! 🌟 Teacher Feature of the Month: Mrs. Meg McDuffie 💫 Star Staff of the Month: Mrs. Corrie Ellison Your hard work, dedication, and positive impact throughout the month have helped make WGE a place where students can thrive, grow, and succeed. We are so grateful for everything you do to support our learners and school community! 🩶💙🐾 Congratulations - your efforts truly shine! ✨ #WGE #TeacherFeature #StarStaff #WolverinePride #WeAreCCSD #UnifiedAsOne

Students will complete winter MAP assessments on Tuesday, December 2nd and Wednesday, December 3rd. It is very important for students to be at school during testing.

Students showcased STEAM skills during WGE's Balloons over Broadway parade. Ms. Aunde worked with students the past few weeks to construct floats and balloons to parade through the hallways. Ms. Kat and Ms. Adrianna's classes joined in the festivities and displayed their creative balloons as well.

December Breakfast and Lunch Menus

📢 Support our students and save big with BJ's Wholesale Club! 📢

We're excited to partner with BJ's Wholesale Club for a special "Club for a Cause" fundraiser benefiting the Clarendon County School District! 🎉

Here's how you can join or renew and help us out:

* New Club Card Membership: Get a 1-year membership for only $20 (regularly $60)!
* New Club+ Card Membership: Purchase a 1-year Club+ Card Membership for just $40 and enjoy extra perks like 5¢ off/gal at BJ's Gas and 2% back in rewards!

Up to $15 will go directly to our organization for every membership sold or renewed through this fundraiser, helping to support our amazing teachers, staff, and students!

Who can participate? This offer is good for all Teachers, Staff, Friends, Families & Supporters of CCSD. Let's stay #UnifiedAsOne!

Ready to join or renew?
📞 Call: 800-313-8887 and reference group promo code: 823073
💻 Or join online: www.bjs.com/clarendoncountyschooldistrict

This offer expires 12/12/25, so don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to save and support our school district! Share, share, share! You can find the full flyer using the link 🔗 https://aptg.co/NVgrjx

Thank you for your continuous support! ❤️

#BJsClubForACause #Fundraiser #ClarendonCountySchoolDistrict #CCSD #SupportEducation #SaveMoney #CommunitySupport #Teachers #Staff #Families #UnifiedAsOne

🎄✨ It’s ALMOST the most wonderful time of the year! ✨🎄

Join us for WGE’s Annual Magical Musical Christmas Spectacular! 🎶❤️
We can’t wait to celebrate the season with a joyful morning of music and holiday cheer!

📅 Thursday, December 18
🕣 8:30 AM – Grades 3–5
🕙 10:00 AM – PreK–2nd Grade (featuring The Scoop Troop & Jungle Jammers)

🎺 Accompanied by Mrs. Wendy Yates & the Manning High School Band

Families are welcome to attend — come share in the magic of Christmas with us! 🎅🎁

Please help us congratulate Paislee McElveen! Her beautiful artwork was selected to be featured on one of Santee Electric’s official Christmas cards this year.🎄💌 We were thrilled when Mr. Rob Ardis, President & CEO of Santee Electric, stopped by last Thursday to surprise us with the exciting announcement. Way to go, Paislee! We are so proud of you! 🎉

Please join Mr. Ricky for Coffee with the Principal on Thursday, November 20th at 7:15 AM.

#BigThursday is almost here on November 20! Our Superintendent Dr. Shawn Johnson, Gwen Phillips, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, and Becky Minegar, Administrative Assistant of Student Nutrition for Clarendon County School District, are ready to celebrate South Carolina school nutrition and the incredible people who make it possible.

Interim reports were sent home today with students. Please review, sign, and return the report. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's progress, please contact their teacher.

Penny War Update!
Tomorrow is the LAST day to bring in your coins! 💰

Here’s how the standings look right now:
🥇 1st Place – 1st Grade
🥈 2nd Place – PreK
🥉 3rd Place – 4th Grade
4️⃣ 4th Place – 5K
5️⃣ 5th Place – 3rd Grade
6️⃣ 6th Place – 2nd Grade
7️⃣ 7th Place – 5th Grade

It’s a VERY close race—every penny and silver coin counts! Let’s finish strong and help raise funds for shade on our playground! 🌳☀️💛

Our Penny War Fundraiser is coming to an end this Friday! 💰 Keep sending in those pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters to help your class climb to the top! Every coin makes a difference, and it’s all for a great cause. 💙 Thank you for your support!

Congratulations to Ms. Chelsie Cannon, Mr. Jessie Welch, and Ms. Aunde Harrington for receiving the Santee Electric Cooperative Bright Ideas grant.

WGE will celebrate World Diabetes Day by wearing blue on Friday, November 14th. We want to spread awareness and support those impacted by diabetes.

Thanksgiving Break

📚🍂 October Teacher Feature & Star Staff Spotlight! 🍂📚 Join us in celebrating excellence at Walker-Gamble Elementary! 💙🩶🐾 🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Jessica Barrineau, our October Teacher Feature, and a big shoutout to Mrs. Betsy Porter, our October Star Staff Member! 🌟 Your passion, teamwork, and dedication make WGE a place where students feel valued, supported, and inspired to reach for the stars every single day! #CCSDExcellence #TeacherFeature #StarStaff #WolverinePride #UnifiedAsOne

📣 Attention WGE 4th & 5th Grade Families!
Classroom Spelling Bees will take place from November 10th–November 21st. 🐝📚
This is a friendly reminder for students to study their word lists and come prepared.
Good luck to all our super spellers! ✨

WGE has some amazing teachers and staff members. If there is someone you would like to thank or recognize, click the link below. During November, your "thanks" will be printed and displayed on their classroom door to recognize just how much they do for our students each day. [https://forms.gle/uCExwEpr9b4Sdndx7]

Our November attendance newsletter is here! 🍁
We’re focusing on gratitude and doing our best to be present every school day. Check out the October highlights, attendance reminders, and a few fun ideas for spreading kindness this season. We appreciate our Wolverine families! 🧡🍂

November 20th is Big Thursday to celebrate the long-standing Clemson and Carolina rivalry. WGE and CCSD will take this opportunity to promote nutritious meals from the cafeteria. Students are encouraged to eat lunch in the cafeteria this day for a chance to win prizes. Be sure to wear your Clemson or Carolina gear.