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📣 Ready… Set… GROW! 🌱

Our Back to School Meet & Greet was a huge success! Thank you to all the families who came out to meet teachers, finalize paperwork, and get ready for an amazing 2025–2026 school year at St. Helena Early Learning Center. ✏️📚

We loved seeing the smiles, conversations, and excitement in the room. This is how we build strong relationships that lead to learner success! 💛🖤

Thank you to our incredible staff, support partners, and families for making this event special. We’re READY for a year of excellence!

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🎓 Welcome Back, Mrs. Thompson! 🎓

We’re honored to welcome back Sheila Thompson, our Assistant Principal, for the 2025–2026 school year! Her leadership, guidance, and unwavering commitment to learners and staff help make our school a place where excellence thrives.

Here’s to another year of growth and success under your leadership! 🖤💛

Drop a 🎉 or 🙌 in the comments to celebrate her return!
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📋 Welcome Back, Ms. Womack! 📋

We’re thrilled to welcome back Carlesha Womack, the friendly face and organizational heart of our front office, for the 2025–2026 school year! Her dedication to keeping our school running smoothly ensures every family and visitor feels welcomed and supported.

Thank you for being the glue that holds us together! 🖤💛

Drop a 📞 or 💬 in the comments to show your appreciation!
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🌸📅 AUGUST 2025: IMPORTANT DATES! 📅🌸

We’re ready to kick off a new year of learning and growing! 🌱✨ Please take note of these key dates as we begin an exciting school year:

➡️ August 5 – First Day for All Learners
Let’s start strong! Ensure your child arrives on time, in full uniform, and ready to learn.

➡️ August 15 – Literacy Bash
We’re celebrating learner achievement—details coming soon!

➡️ August 19 – DIBELS Testing Begins
Make sure your learner is well-rested and on time to support their success!

➡️ August 25 – Teacher Professional Development Day
No school for learners.

Let’s make August a month of Preparedness as we launch another successful school year! 🚀📚

#ReadySetGrow 🌿
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🍽️ Welcome Back, Ms. Carolyn Williams!

We’re excited to have Ms. Williams return to our Food Service team for the 2025–2026 school year! Her kindness and commitment help ensure our learners are fueled for success each day.

Welcome back to the nest! 🖤💛
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🍽️ Welcome Back, Ms. Martin! 🍽️

We’re so happy to welcome back Shemeka Martin, our dedicated Food Service Sub, for the 2025–2026 school year! Her support helps keep our cafeteria running smoothly and our learners smiling.

Let’s show her some Hawk love! 🖤💛
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🍽️ Welcome Back, Ms. Lavern Caston!

We’re thrilled to have Ms. Caston returning to our Food Service Team for the 2025–2026 school year! Her warm spirit and commitment help keep our learners happy, healthy, and ready to grow! 🌱💛

Drop a “Welcome Back” in the comments to show your support!
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🍽️ Welcome Back, Ms. Shannon Wallace!

We’re excited to have our Lead Food Service Technician back for another amazing year at the ELC! Ms. Wallace brings energy, excellence, and a warm smile that helps keep our learners fueled and ready to soar.

Let’s show her some love and appreciation below! 💛🖤
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🍽️ Welcome Back, Ms. Christian Taylor!

We’re thrilled to have Ms. Taylor back on our Food Service team this year! Her commitment to keeping our learners nourished and ready to learn makes a big difference every day.

We’re grateful for her heart, her hustle, and her Hawk Pride! 💛🖤

Show her some love in the comments!
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🥗 Welcome Back, Mrs. Lee! 🥗

We’re excited to welcome back the vibrant and hardworking Yasmin Lee for the 2025–2026 school year! Her leadership in food service ensures our learners are fueled and ready to succeed every single day.

Thank you for keeping our Hawk family nourished with care! 🖤💛

Drop a 🍽️ or a 🙌 in the comments to celebrate her return!
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🧼 Welcome Back, Mr. Self! 🧼

We’re proud to welcome back our Lead Custodian, LeCedric Self, for the 2025–2026 school year! His attention to detail, strong work ethic, and quiet leadership help keep our school safe, clean, and ready for learning every single day.

We appreciate all he does behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly! 🖤💛

Drop a 💪 or a 🙌 in the comments to show your appreciation!
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📣 The Countdown is ON!

We’re getting ready to launch the 2025–2026 school year with excitement, excellence, and our theme: “Ready… Set… Grow!” 🌱

Check out this week’s Hawk Happenings newsletter for everything you need to know—including Meet & Greet info, school hours, uniforms, supply lists, and our instructional priorities for the year. 📚✏️

📰 Click here to read:
👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/1zgk59

Let’s make this school year our best yet! 💛🖤
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📚✏️ It’s Almost That Time! 🎒🚌
Join us for our Back-to-School Meet & Greet for Pre-K to 2nd Grade at St. Helena Early Learning Center!

🗓️ Friday, August 1st
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Come meet your child’s teacher, take care of school fees, receive important info on transportation, uniforms, supplies, and more!

Let’s kick off the 2025–2026 school year with smiles and school spirit! 🖤💛
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🎶 Welcome Back, Ms. Batiste! 🎶

We’re excited to welcome back the talented and enthusiastic Jasmine Batiste for the 2025–2026 school year! Her passion for music brings joy, creativity, and confidence to our learners, one note at a time.

Let’s help her strike the perfect chord this year! 🖤💛
Drop a 🎵 in the comments to celebrate her return!

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📘 Welcome Back, Mr. K! 📘

We’re proud to welcome back the thoughtful and knowledgeable Mr. K for the 2025–2026 school year! His dedication to supporting exceptional learners and his calm, student-centered approach make him a valued member of our ESS team.

We’re grateful to have him back with us for another impactful year! 🖤💛
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💛 Welcome Back, Ms. Taylor! 💛

We’re so excited to welcome back the skilled and compassionate Ellazha Taylor for the 2025–2026 school year! Her patience, strength, and ability to bring out the best in every learner truly set her apart in our self-contained program.

Let’s celebrate the difference she makes—one learner at a time! 🖤💛

Show her some appreciation in the comments below!
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🧠 Welcome Back, Ms. Chaney! 🧠

We’re proud to welcome back the knowledgeable and compassionate Andra Chaney for the 2025–2026 school year! Her expertise in exceptional student services and her deep care for every learner make her a true advocate for success.

Here’s to another year of making learning accessible, meaningful, and joyful! 🖤💛

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🌟 Welcome Back, Ms. Muse! 🌟

Let’s give a warm welcome to the knowledgeable and supportive Laeneaka Muse as she returns for the 2025–2026 school year! Her insight, positive energy, and commitment to her learners make a lasting impact in every classroom she touches.

Here’s to another great year of learning and leading together! 🖤💛

Let's celebrate her return!
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⚡ Welcome Back, Ms. Lee! ⚡

Let’s give a big Hawk cheer for Kiana Lee, returning for another year as a Teaching Assistant for the 2025–2026 school year! Her energy, approachability, and strong connection with learners make her an incredible part of our team.

We're excited to see her continue to grow and shine! 🖤💛

Show your support in the comments below!
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