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WHERE CREATIVITY TAKES FLIGHT

Welcome to the Stone Academy PTA Website

WHERE CREATIVITY TAKES FLIGHT

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Stone Academy Parent Teacher Association is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

PTA FUNDS

See what the raised PTA funds do for Stone Academy's faculty, staff, and students

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Explore the various events and fundraisers held throughout the year

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PTA BOARD

Your 2025-2026 Board of Directors:

CO-PRESIDENT

Bridie Menendez

Jesse Kearns


SECRETARY

Elizabeth Gary


CO-TREASURER

Jennifer Rosebrock

Katie Watts


VP COMMUNICATIONS

Jana Clack

VP FUNDRAISING

Sunnie DeWorken


CO- VP HOSPITALITY

Connie Jones

Dani Daunhauer


CO-VP MEMBERSHIP

Jess Clanton Yun

Andrea Hudspeth


CO-VP SERVICE &

ENRICHMENT

Claire Billingsley

Mary Darby Guidroz

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Questions? Comments? Need to reach us? Send the Stone Academy PTA an email and someone on the board will get back to you within 24 hours to help!

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Want to get involved with the PTA? Become a member, volunteer, join a committee, or consider a seat on our board by completing the PTA Interest Form.

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Support Stone Academy

The Stone Academy PTA works to secure necessary resources for the school through various events and fundraisers held throughout the year.

  • Membership

    Your PTA membership demonstrates the importance you place on every student's experience at Stone Academy. The vibrant community our PTA helps build plays a vital role in making Stone a magical place that inspires creative learning. Join the PTA. 


    Throughout the year, our PTA actively works to fund teacher grants, plans and sponsors community events, and provides financial assistance so that every student can experience all that our school offers. 


    Stone Academy was the only elementary school in South Carolina to have 100% representation for all students for the 2023-2024 school year. We were the recipient of the One Voice for Every Child Award and we won the Golden Apple 100% Faculty Membership Award. 


    To show your support for all Stone students, faculty, and staff, we ask that every member of your family join the Stone Academy PTA this year. By purchasing a family membership, you help us get closer to our goal of having a PTA member for each Stone student. You also have the option to support this effort by sponsoring a membership for another child.

  • Stone School Store

    Open on Fridays before school for students to shop starting after Labor Day. Enjoy special online shopping today for Stone spirit gear like t-shirts, sweatshirts, magnets, stickers, and Chromebook sleeves! Orders for Stone swag closed Friday, Aug. 30 for the year. Order details for the 2025-2026 school year to come this summer!

  • Volunteer Opportunities

    ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST RECEIVE DISTRICT APPROVAL PRIOR TO VOLUNTEERING AT ANY SCHOOL/CENTER OR CHAPERONING ANY SCHOOL FIELD TRIP. PLEASE ALLOW UP TO TWO WEEKS FOR THE APPROVAL PROCESS.


    To apply to be a volunteer please follow the following steps:

    1. Go to Greenville County Schools' School Visitor and Volunteer Guidelines webpage and complete the application. It usually takes one to two weeks for clearance to be granted.
    2. Please remember to always bring your photo ID with you every time you visit the school.
    3. Level 1 volunteers require the presence and supervision of a GCS employee at all times while on school property.
    4. Level 2 volunteers allow interaction with students without a GCS employee present.

    Current Volunteer Opportunities:

  • Indirect Funds

    Last school year Stone Academy received over $8,000 from Spirit Nights, the Stinger Stone, Box Tops for Education, and by shopping with Harris Teeter and Publix! There is no easier way to help our school. Please take a moment to sign up for the incentive programs below. Many programs require signing up each year, so if you’ve signed up before, please check to ensure that you’re still in the program.


    BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

    • No more cutting Box Tops! The new-and-improved Box Tops program uses a mobile app to scan your store receipt, find participating products, and instantly add Box Tops to Stone Academy’s earnings online. Download the Box Tops for Education app on your phone and follow the simple steps to start earning money for Stone.

    HARRIS TEETER TOGETHER IN EDUCATION

    • Grab a VIC card at Harris Teeter and choose Stone Academy as a recipient through Together in Education. From the HT app, click the Account icon, scroll to the bottom, and select Together in Education. Search Stone Academy, then click the blue Add button. That's it! You can also complete this step online when you login to your account and scroll to “Together in Education.” Your VIC card can be linked with up to five different schools.

    PUBLIX PARTNERS 

    • For schools to earn money, customers must register for a Publix.com account, sign up for the Program, and then select Stone Academy. Each time you shop at Publix, you can help earn money for our school by entering your phone number in the PIN Pad during check-out or paying through the app.

  • Stinger Stone

    The Stinger Stone is available throughout the school year to paint (with a reservation and payment via SignUp Genius) and is a great way to send a special message to someone you care about at Stone Academy!


    Click HERE to reserve and pay, or scan the QR code on the sign located next to the Stinger Stone, located at the bottom of the school parking lot.

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Some of our @stonestingers first and second graders got into the Secret Garden today for spring bulbs planting leaf printing!
Our fabulous @stonestingers teachers will be reading aloud at @mjudsonbooks between 4 and 7 p.m. and the Stone Singers will be performing on the front steps at 4:30 p.m.! Come out to do some fun shopping and get into the holiday spirit. Can’t make it during the event? A portion of sales from the day will benefit Stone, just be sure to mention “STONE” at checkout!
Happy Thanksgiving to our Stone family! We’re so grateful to YOU for making our school such a special place for the students, faculty, staff, and families!
December’s spirit event will be held at @mjudsonbooks on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. Come out for some holiday fun and to hear our wonderful @stonestingers teachers read aloud. The Stone Singers will also be performing on the front steps! Stay tuned for more info…
Just a reminder that school will be closed tomorrow through Friday for Thanksgiving!
Final reminder that tomorrow morning between 7 and 7:40 a.m. we will be in the car line to receive your gifted holiday pie for our Stone faculty and staff. Thank you for helping us treat these incredible people! If you pre-ordered a pie (or two!) from Swamp Rabbit Café you’re good to go - they will be delivering all pre-orders to us directly tomorrow!
Our wonderful media specialists could use your help in the library. Consider volunteering some of your time between now and Winter Break to assist them with re-shelving books! Visit the link in our bio to sign-up now!
Remember that next week (Tuesday, Nov. 26) we will gift our faculty and staff with a holiday pie of their choosing as a way to give thanks for all they do for our Stone community. We will collect them in the car line between 7 and 7:45 a.m. We want to make this as easy as pie for you to participate… You can preorder a pie from Swamp Rabbit Café and Grocery (code STONEPIES) and they will deliver it for you! You must place your order for the pie(s) on or before Nov. 22 (TOMORROW!) in order to have them delivered for you. Sign-up to bring a pie and/or visit the Swamp Rabbit Cafe order page by visiting the link in our bio today!
Our final Special Friends Day will be tomorrow for our 2nd and 5th Graders. If you haven’t already, purchase your tickets today! A ticket is only needed for any adult planning to enjoy the menu prepared by our FANS team. Visit the link in our bio to get your tickets today in the Stone School Store!
Tomorrow our 1st and 3rd Graders will celebrate Special Friends Lunch Day. If you haven’t already, purchase your tickets today! A ticket is only needed for any adult planning to enjoy the menu prepared by our FANS team. Visit the link in our bio for the school store to grab your tickets!
Remember that tomorrow kicks off our Special Friends Lunch days with Kindergarten and Fourth Graders. If you haven’t already, purchase your tickets today, or you can get one at the door when you arrive! A ticket is only needed for any adult planning to enjoy the menu prepared by our FANS team. Visit the link for the Stone School Store at the link in our bio to get your tickets!
REFLECTIONS: Call For Entries! Reflections is an annual national art contest in which Stone Academy students participate. Entries from all grades and abilities are welcome with the chance to advance from local to state to national judging levels. The 2024–2025 Reflections theme is: Accepting Imperfection Students submit their completed original works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts. *Entry deadline: Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 at 8 p.m. and we’d love your participation! *Entries must be submitted using the ONLINE GOOGLE FORM*, not to a teacher at school. Online entry form and guidelines are accessible at the link in our bio. *STUDENTS CANNOT ACCESS THE ENTRY FORM FROM THEIR SCHOOL CHROMEBOOK* due to safety restrictions and must use a different computer or phone. Email Michele Chastain with any questions: michelechastain@gmail.com
Let's warm our faculty and staff’s hearts by warming their homes with the sweet smell of holiday pies… This is an easy way to thank the Stone faculty and staff by simply signing up and dropping off a pie at school. Please send in your store-bought pies on the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 26. We will collect them in the car line between 7 and 7:45 a.m. Sign-up to bring a pie at the link in our bio! We want to make this as easy as pie for you to participate… You can preorder a pie from @swamprabbitcafe and they will deliver it for you if you use the code "STONEPIES"! You must place your order for the pie(s) on or before Friday, Nov. 22 in order to have them delivered for you, order at the link in our bio!
Our FANS staff needs our help during Special Friends Lunch next week. Each grade will be eating lunch in their classrooms when not enjoying Special Friends Lunch in the cafeteria. You can help the team to pack and deliver lunches to classrooms all three days of this special event. Please select a day to help when you are not eating with your little Stinger. Visit the link in our bio to sign up today!
Thank you to the family, friends, and community members who have served our country. Here are just a few of the many amazing Veterans that are part of our extended Stone family.
Any Stone family member or special friend who serves/served in the military is invited to join students on Monday, Nov. 11 between 7:45 and 8 a.m. for a special Veterans Day celebration. The Stone Singers will sing a special song before heading outside for a flag raising ceremony and coffee plus pastries will be available for you to enjoy in the lobby. The faculty planning committee is putting together a bulletin board of photos; please add a photo if you have one, but be careful not to remove anyone else's photo. If you need to add a slide, you may do that. You can find the image submission form at the link in our bio.
We invite you to join your Stone Stinger at their Special Friends Lunch. Note the schedule by grade and purchase your tickets today! A ticket is only needed for any adult planning to enjoy the menu prepared by our FANS team. Tuesday, Nov. 19: K5 and 4th Grade Wednesday, Nov. 20: 1st and 3rd Grades Thursday, Nov. 21: 2nd and 5th Grades Menu offerings include: Sliced turkey or ham Cornbread dressing Mashed potatoes and gravy Green beans Roll Fresh fruit Fruit cobbler Tickets are available online in the Stone School Store at the link in our bio!
Join us today at @swamprabbitcafe for the final day of our November Stone Academy Spirit Event. Grab some coffee and all of your holiday cooking essentials. Don’t forget they are hosting Music Bingo tonight from 5 to 7 p.m.!
Reminder that all class photos AND makeup school photos are taking place on Thursday, Nov. 7. Get those outfits ready and practice those smiles, Stone Stingers!
Come out to @swamprabbitcafe today or tomorrow to participate in our November Spirit event! A portion of proceeds will be split between Stone Academy and Alexander Elementary. Plan ahead for Stone’s annual pies for Teacher and Faculty and pre-order your teacher pies with the code “STONEPIES” for pick up or delivery straight to Stone (link in bio). Happy shopping!
Planning to donate a pie to Stone’s annual Pies for Faculty and Staff? Use the code “STONEPIES” at checkout with @swamprabbitcafe to pre-order your pies (or anything else during the spirit event days) and Swamp Rabbit Café will deliver the pie for you to Stone Academy! Don’t forget to sign up to let us know your pie is coming! Orders with Swamp Rabbit Café are due by Friday, Nov. 22 to secure delivery. Sign up to bring a pie (or two!) and/or purchase your Swamp Rabbit Café pies at the links in our bio!
Reminder that Greenville County Schools will be closed on Monday, Nov. 4 for a Teacher Professional Development Day, and on Tuesday, Nov. 5 for Election Day!
Join us at @swamprabbitcafe November 6 and 7 to participate in our November Spirit event! A portion of proceeds will be split between Stone Academy and Alexander Elementary. Plan ahead for Stone’s annual Pies for Teacher and Faculty and pre-order your teacher pies with the code “STONEPIES” for pick up or delivery straight to Stone!
Happy Halloween! Stay safe and have fun, Stone family!
Ready.Set.Grow! Now is the time to start growing your hair in order to donate 8+ inches of hair to @cwhl_org. The annual Stone Academy cut-a-thon will take place during the Picnic in the Park event on Monday, May 12. Students, faculty, family members, and friends are invited to participate. Donated hair will be used to create wigs for children experiencing hair loss. “Covering Young Heads to Heal Young Hearts” Cuts courtesy of Augusta Road @pigtailsgreenville!
@stonestingers needs your help! Our library can use volunteers each day to check-in, sort, and shelve books. Pick as many days that can work for you between now and the end of the school year. Our small but mighty Stone School Store is open every Friday morning before school. Can you come in and help sell goodies to the little Stingers in a light-hearted, easy going atmosphere? Check the schedule and signup for what works for you. Both signups can be found at the link in our bio - sign up today!
Join us at @swamprabbitcafe for two days of shopping for a cause! Wednesday, Nov. 6, and Thursday, Nov. 7 will be our Stone Spirit Days at the cafe, with a portion of the proceeds being split between Stone Academy and Alexander Elementary. Swamp Rabbit will also be hosting Music Bingo on Thursday, from 5 to 7 p.m., which would be a fun, family-friendly outing to support the community!
The 2024 Fall for Stone was SO. MUCH. FUN! Our hosts at @magneticsouthbeergvl were outstanding! The tunes from @kikiandthelobster were 🔥 and had everyone dancing and singing along. All of the food was incredible, including the beautiful grazing board from @goodtogogvl and mini Bundt cakes from @nothingbundtcakes. The silent auction was wildly successful and was so full of original and versatile items - congrats to all who won! A special thank you to the evening’s sponsors: Presenting Sponsor: @encorerealtysc Drink Sponsor: @sevenvictoryfitnesscollective Entertainment Sponsor: @promos_unlimited Food Sponsor: @southernfirstbank Cheers, Your 2024-2025 PTA Board 📸: @jessclanton
Fall for Stone, the HIGHLY anticipated adults-only party, is TOMORROW, at @magneticsouthbeergvl. Tickets are $30 until 12 p.m. on Friday, ($35 at the door). Don't delay, grab them now by visiting the link in our bio! Not able to attend the event but still want to bid on some of the INCREDIBLE items in the amazing silent auction? Great news... The silent auction is LIVE and taking bids online now until 8 p.m. tomorrow night! Check it out and get your bids going at the link in our bio. Thank you to @southernfirstbank for being the 2024 Fall for Stone Food Sponsor! We can't wait to share the delicious spread with you tomorrow!
Your @stonestingers PTA Pumpkins and Bingo in the Park was so much fun! Kudos to @learnandplay_with_mrsk and the Stone Singers for getting us all in a festive mood. And bravo to @dramalammamama and the Play Production for their creative and not-so-spooky plays! We hope everyone enjoyed painting pumpkins and playing a few festive rounds of bingos. A huge thank you to our friends at @clarescreamery for allowing us to sell some of their famous ice cream bars - those went FAST! Happy almost Halloween, friends! 🎃
We’re getting things set up for pumpkins, bingo, and more this evening starting at 6 p.m. in Croft Park. See you soon!
Plan ahead for your Thanksgiving shopping and join us at @swamprabbitcafe for two days of shopping for a cause! November 6 & 7 will be our Stone Spirit Days at the café, with a portion of the proceeds being split between Stone Academy and Alexander Elementary.
We’re excited for the pumpkin painting fun coming up on Monday. Join us at 6 p.m. in Croft Park for the festivities, which also includes bingo games (with prizes!), and performances from our fourth and fifth graders in Play Production with Mrs. Ackerman. This free fun is for the whole family – see you there!
Fall for Stone, the highly anticipated adults-only party, with silent auction, is about a week away! Join us on Friday, Oct. 25, to dance to the music of @kikiandthelobster while you sip on a cold drink and fill up on delicious food! There will be a surprise photo op, so be ready to smile! Tickets are $30 ($35 at the door) Purchase tickets now by visiting the link in our bio! Silent auction will go live on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 2:15 p.m.! Thank you to Promotions Unlimited for being the 2024 Fall for Stone entertainment sponsor! Auction Sneak Peak: Enjoy (up to) a seven night stay in Gatlinburg at the gorgeous New Fox Lodge. Enjoy the beautiful mountain views in this 5-bed, 3-bath cabin featuring space for up to 10 guests! Value: $2,100
Walk & Roll to School Day was an awesome event! Thank you for rocking and rolling to start the day with us, @stonestingers families! Special thanks to @swamprabbitcafe and @thespinxcompany for the delicious food and caffeine pick me ups. We are so grateful also to the many parents who volunteered their time and talents to making today a memorable experience for us all!
No school today! Come out to our Spirit Day at @blochaven today and climb with friends! Be sure to complete your waiver online before you arrive.
We're just FOUR days away from celebrating National Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day! Join us Wednesday morning, Oct. 16, as we encourage ALL students to walk or bike (or scooter!) to school. *PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE* We have multiple ways to be involved this year! Pick one, and let's DO THIS. All locations will meet at 7:15 a.m. & leave promptly @ 7:20 a.m. Walking School Bus locations will meet on the corner marked with a sign *Ashley Avenue & Townes Street * Townes Street & Neal Street * Randall Street & Robinson Street If you would like to Park & Walk or Bike into school join your Stone community at Earle Street Baptist Church and walk or bike together! All walkers & bikers are encouraged to come through the playground (Croft Park) to grab a Swamp Rabbit Café treat, grab Spinx Coffee and breakfast, and hear the Furman band! More surprises to come! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors, @swamprabbitcafe and @thespinxcompany for supporting @stonestingers!
Mark your calendars for the updated date of pumpkins and bingo in the park on Monday, Oct. 21! We’ll also see our ghoulish Play Production perform three short plays to get into the Halloween spirit during the fun! See you at 6 p.m. on the 21st!
Fall for Stone is coming soon! We hope to see you for a fun night at @magneticsouthbeergvl on Friday, Oct. 25, from 6-9 p.m.! Your ticket includes event entry, tons of food and one drink ticket, with a cash bar thereafter. Our silent auction will go live Thursday, Oct. 24, so get ready to bid, bid, bid. Whether you’re at the event or not, you can participate in the auction — and trust us, there’s so many amazing items you will not want to miss. Tickets are available now for $30 per person ($35 at the door). Book those sitters and come celebrate at Fall for Stone! Tickets and info can be accessed at the link in our bio! Thank you to @sevenvictoryfitnesscollective for being the 2024 Fall for Stone drink sponsor!
Join us for a climbing day at @blochaven next Monday, Oct. 14! @stonestingers families get a discounted rate and will raise funds to come back to school. Be sure to reserve your passes ahead of time via the Stone Reservation link (found in The Buzz and link in our bio) and complete waivers for each climber in advance. Happy climbing!
Reminder to join @stonestingers families for National Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 16! We encourage ALL students to walk or bike to school. *PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE* There is a park & walk or bike option leaving from Earle Street Baptist Church with the "Walk & Roll School Bus". There will be other locations to join neighbors and walk to school together, including 'walking bus drivers!'. Please note that we encourage parents to walk with their children as well. Thank you to our wonderful sponsors, @swamprabbitcafe and @thespinxcompany for supporting Stone Academy!
Join us for Fall for Stone, the annual adults-only school fundraiser! Book a sitter, grab your tickets, and get ready for a fun, casual night at Magnetic South Brewery! Your ticket includes event entry, dinner, dessert, and one drink. There will be a cash bar and silent auction. Can’t attend the event? You’ll still be able to bid on vacations, gift cards, memberships, and more in our incredible online silent auction that goes live on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 2:15 p.m. Tickets are limited, so purchase now by visiting the link in our bio! Don’t miss this fun night designed just for Stone parents, faculty, and staff! Thank you to Encore Realty for being the 2024 Fall for Stone presenting sponsor!
Our October Spirit Event at @blochaven is two weeks away! @stonestingers students and families can climb at a discount and a portion of the proceeds will come back to the school. Pre-purchase your day passes online (see the link in our bio for Stone Reservations) and complete your waivers ahead of time! Spectators are free and there are plenty of tables to work or enjoy snacks at the cafe. More info coming home soon!
@stonestingers family… The widespread devastation is heartbreaking ❤️‍🩹. We are hoping that this thread can serve as a beacon of hope and resource for each of you who may need it. Do you have power and are running charging stations? Drop the info below. Know of a cookout or other meal gathering? What about gas and ice and groceries? We want to know so it can be shared. Need help salvaging food, or getting a hot shower, or assistance with downed limbs or water issues? Let’s provide options. Please comment with info you know that can help our hive. Until we are back together again… stay safe!
Join us at @blochaven on Monday, Oct. 14 (no school!) for a @stonestingers Spirit Event. Climbing is open all day long for children and adults! More info coming soon!
This morning our school principal, PTA co-presidents, and SIC chair attended the @gcschools Superintendent’s Breakfast as representatives of @stonestingers. We are proud of the hard work our students, faculty, staff, and families put into making our school such a shining star amongst many in our district.
It’s the final day of our September Spirit Event with Papa John’s. Use the code “STONE” while ordering so that @stonestingers receives 15% of your total purchase!
Today is the first of two Spirit Event days with Papa John’s. Use the code “STONE” while ordering your pizzas (and desserts!) so that our school will get 15% of your purchase!
Let us help you with dinner plans while you help our school. This month’s spirit event will be with Papa John’s next Monday and Tuesday. Use the code “STONE” while ordering Papa John’s so that our school will get 15% of your purchase!
Wow! @stonestingers family and friends, you are INCREDIBLE! We had the best day running our hearts out to make sure our teachers get the support they need to be the best they can be! Because of YOU, this year broke all records: over $59,000 was raised! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Did you know there is no school on Monday, Oct. 14? Need to make plans? Come join fellow Stone students at @blochaven for a day of climbing! As our October Spirit Event, students will receive a discount on climbing and a portion of the proceeds will come back to @stonestingers. More details coming soon!
A huge thank you to every @stonestingers student, family, and friend who helped CRUSH the $45,000 goal to fund teacher grants this year! A special thank you to this year’s event sponsors: GOLD: @encorerealtysc, Gibson Supply Inc., and @kendrickleonard7 SILVER: @thecarolinalawgroup, @equip.studio, Menlo Lane Transportation, @reysgvl, and Tip Top Search + Marketing BRONZE: @darrohn_engineering, @leandrahill, @ivitality_gvl, and @nova_homeanddesignerresources
Our Boosterthon Fun Run is TOMORROW and will be rain or shine! We want to invite you and your family to come cheer on the Stone students. Here’s the time for each grade’s fun run! Kindergarten & 1st: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. 2nd & 3rd: 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. 4th & 5th (Color Run): 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. Have your student’s wear their Boosterthon t-shirt (given to them in their classroom Friday morning), comfortable bottoms, and running shoes. Be sure everyone gets a good night's rest. We will see you tomorrow!
Stone needs YOU! There are two immediate volunteer opportunities inside the school: Friday mornings in the Stone School Store. Any day you can help re-shelf books in the Library. Sign up for as much or as little as you can by visiting the link in our bio. Thank you!
Thank you to the many businesses and families that have helped out throughout the @stonestingers Boosterthon so far! We wanted to do a special shout out to our Gold sponsors: @encorerealtysc, Gibson Supply, and Kendrick & Leonard, P.C.! Thanks for all of your support in making our Fun Run happen!
We’re getting close to our fundraising goal! Help us cross the finish line at www.mybooster.com
Register today and help your child get pledges for @stonestingers at www.mybooster.com! Raising $2 per lap this weekend gets them the golden Dude Perfect keychain prize. Keep up the great work!
Today we kicked off our biggest fundraiser of the year, the @stonestingers Stone Academy Fun Run by Boosterthon! How to Get Started on MyBooster.com: Click “Sign Up” Enter your School Name Enter your Information VERY IMPORTANT: once you sign up, get started by sharing via Facebook, email, and text! This year we are trying to raise $45,000 for Teacher Grants!
Our principal has a request for the hive! In her September newsletter she asked if while you are out and about, would you be willing to pick up a couple small increment gift cards of any denomination and to any retailer? She loves being able to do spur-of-the-moment gift card giveaways for our amazing staff. They are some of the hardest working people and being able to give them a small token of appreciation in sporadic moments throughout the school year goes a long way. Please send those to the office in an envelope with Principal Shouse’s name on it and she’ll take it from there.
The @stonestingers school store is ready for our little bee shoppers starting THIS Friday! We will be open Fridays before school for the school year for our hive!
Happy Labor Day! Reminder that school is closed today. See your kiddo’s sweet, smiling faces bright and early tomorrow!
We’re still missing a few family’s information for this year’s school directory. Each student is listed by class, but it’s up to you to provide the information you want shared for how to reach your family outside of school for those playdates, birthday parties, and more! Fill out your household info today by following the link in our bio!
Stone Spirit Gear sales close out after tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 30! Be sure to visit the link in our bio for the online Stone School Store (scroll to the second page - more goodies away there!) and get your orders in before it’s too late. This is your one chance this school year for your @stonestingers swag. Let us know if you have any questions!
Pick out those photo-ready outfits: fall school pictures are tomorrow! If you need any specific details, please reach out to your child’s teacher now!
Looking forward to seeing you in the school tonight for Open House! Food starts at 5 p.m. with @pa_chuy_tacos and @honestscoopgvl. Can’t make it early? They will be on site until 7 p.m. There will be two, 20 minute sessions in your child’s classrooms beginning promptly at 6 p.m. See you there!
One week left to get your Stone Spirit Gear ordered for the school year! Visit the Stone School Store online today (linked in our bio) and place your pre-orders before it’s too late!
Coming to Open House next Monday? Make it easy and grab dinner and dessert right at school! This month’s Spirit Event features @pa_chuy_tacos and @honestscoopgvl right at school! They will be parked in the car line area from 5 to 7 p.m. Come early and hang on the playground before heading to your child’s classroom.
Have you completed your family information for this year’s school directory? Hurry and get it in before the book goes into production! The form is linked in our bio.
Are you subscribed to The Buzz newsletter from our PTA? This monthly email is chalk full of information going on in and around the school that you don’t want to miss. Be sure you’re subscribed before our next issue comes out on Sept. 5! Visit the link in our bio to add your email to the distribution list!
Join us next Monday at 6 p.m. at Stone Academy’s Open House for the 2024-2025 school year! We’ll virtually greet you in your child’s classroom to give you the latest information on what’s happening in and outside our school and how you can participate! We will also have dinner available! Come at 5 p.m. for pa_chuy_tacos and honestscoopgvl!
Ready to get involved inside the school? Right now we are looking for help in the Media Center for Mrs. Littlejohn and Mrs. Walter getting books shelved and other tasks as needed. The Stone School Store will be open Fridays before school starting Sept. 6 and our fearless store leader needs a helping hand those mornings. Be sure you have your volunteer clearance with Greenville County Schools and sign up today! P.S. Want to know of other ways to get involved? Fill out the volunteer interest form and someone will be in touch with you about opportunities very soon! You can find both sign-ups and interest form at the link in our bio!
Get ready… get set… GO get your permission form completed and have your Stone Stinger ready to run starting THIS TUESDAY, Aug. 20, at Run Club. You can find the form at the link in our bio! Join us at the field as many Tuesdays as you want (weather permitting) from 7 to 7:30 a.m. to get those laps in before the end of the year. This cool group logged 2,157 miles last year – that’s 22,552 laps (the distance from Greenville to Los Angeles). Come join the craze and earn those bragging rights as we work to surpass last year’s milestone!
The Stone School Store is open with a TON of new swag for your Stinger and family! Pre-orders are only open through Friday, Aug. 30, so don't delay. This will be your one opportunity to purchase spirit gear this year. Orders will go into production after Labor Day and be available before the end of September! Check out the store and get your order in today!� Visit the link in our bio to access all of the goodness!
The 2024-2025 Stone Academy Family Directory is underway but we need YOU to help us complete it. Now that the school year has begun and each child is assigned to a specific classroom, please visit the link in our bio today to update your permission for inclusion in the family directory, plus provide the contact information you want shared. The directory is available for pre-order now online in the Stone School Store (which you can access from the link in our bio). Your purchase will include a hard copy and digital access to this year's edition. You do not have to purchase the book to be included; all students are named in the book regardless of purchase.
Join the PTA! Every family membership will be entered to win $100 worth of Stone swag (winner’s choice)! Your PTA membership is a pledge of support for all students and faculty. As a thank you, each PTA member will receive a @clarescreamery card for a free scoop of ice cream! Visit the link in our bio to the Stone School Store to purchase your membership today!
It was a great morning welcoming so many new faces to our @stonestingers community. New or not, we are here to answer any and all questions, hear your suggestions, and help get you plugged into life at Stone. Let us know how we can support you! Be sure to check out the PTA website (accessible by following the link in our bio). We are always available via DM or comment below, or by email at hello@stoneacademypta.com.
Happy First Day of School @stonestingers! We look forward to an amazing year ahead. Lots of ways to get involved and information are headed your way. Let us know in the comments below or via DM or email if you have any questions or need help with anything along the way! Reminder to any new Stone family: we are hosting an orientation meeting tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m. in the school cafeteria alongside a few of our key faculty and staff to make sure you’ve got your questions answered and can get plugged into the Stone life right away!
One more sleep until we’re back to school! Reminder that the doors open (and breakfast is available) starting at 7 a.m., with school beginning promptly at 7:45 a.m. Set those alarms and hit the hay early - morning is coming quickly!
Have you seen our helpful Back to School Checklist? If not, head over to our website and view it today to ensure you’ve dotted those i’s and crossed those t’s on everything you need to be ready to start the 2024-2025 school year! We hope you were able to grab a school calendar magnet outlining all of the events and happenings at Stone this year. If you missed us during Meet the Teacher, we will have them available in the front office and again at Open House later this month!
Once the hustle and bustle (and nerves!) of the first day of school is behind us, we’ll welcome any and all new families for a brief orientation on Friday, Aug. 9, at 8:30 a.m. in the school cafeteria. You’ll get some information about the school and various procedures from school administration, meet some of the key faculty that will be part of your child’s school life, and hear from our PTA Board about our events and activities happening this year with information on how to get involved.
We can’t wait to see you today at Meet the Teacher! Reminder of times: Kindergarten families: anytime between 2 and 6 p.m. 1st - 5th families: anytime between 4 and 6 p.m. Have kids in kindergarten AND another grade? Either come twice (once with your Kindergartener and again with your other grade level child) OR join us starting at 4 p.m. as your older student will not be able to get their classroom assignment before 4 p.m.
Tax Free Weekend is here so it’s time to take advantage and stock up on your kid’s school supplies! Grade level specific supply lists are posted on the Stone Academy website now to help you prep and be ready for the week ahead. Pro Tip: bring those supplies to Meet the Teacher and save yourself the trouble in the hustle and bustle of the first day of school!
We had a wonderful time welcoming so many new @stonestingers to the hive today! We hope everyone enjoyed meeting our school principal and assistant principal while enjoying the playground and refreshing popsicles before the rain came in! See everyone Monday at Meet the Teacher!
We look forward to meeting your new Stone Stinger today during Popsicles in the Park on our school playground (Croft Park) at 4 p.m.!
Come to the school during your child’s grade-designated time to see class rosters, visit the classrooms, and meet your teachers. Our PTA Board will be around the building too to provide you with back to school information including how to join the PTA, ordering your Stone swag, getting your 2024-2025 family directory, and much more! K5: anytime between 2 and 6 p.m. 1-5: anytime between 4 and 6 p.m.
The first issue of The Buzz dropped in inboxes yesterday morning! Our newsletter gives you all the information and details of what’s happening and when within and around @stonestingers. New to Stone or not yet subscribed? No problem! Visit the link in our bio and sign up today to start receiving the newsletter with our next issue.
New to @stonestingers? Join our school principal – Suzanne Shouse, assistant principal – Corey Ehlenbach, and some of our PTA Board on Thursday, Aug. 1, from 4 to 5 p.m. on the school playground (Croft Park) to learn more about our school and meet a few of the friendly faces your child will see.
Hey @stonestingers - check it out! Our friends at @pr3construction have been busy bees this summer getting our sun shades up over the outdoor stage! We can’t wait to kick off the 2024-2025 school year with lots of fun activities out here. First up?! Popsicles in the Park for all new families joining our hive!
Here’s to celebrating with fun, sun, yummy food, and friends & family this Fourth of July, @stonestingers!
On Sunday, June 30, from 2 to 5 p.m., @athlinicsofficial is holding an NCAA Champions Youth Soccer Clinic with University of Clemson athletes! Open to both boys and girls, the event will feature notable NCAA Champion Clemson athletes — Tyler Trimnal, Nathan Richmond, among others — who will lead a skills training session and team play, concluding with a panel to speak with the players about student-athlete life at the Division I level. This event will take place at Nettles Park (Lower Fields), 102 Nettles Park Road, Clemson, SC 29631, USA This is an incredible opportunity for your boys and girls, who will not only develop as athletes but learn about the collegiate athlete experience. Spots are limited, so don't delay in registering. Oh, and as a @stonestingers family, use the discount code CLEMSON10 for $10 off! Click the link in our bio to sign-up!
We wanted to take a moment to honor and remember those who have sacrificed so that we can live and learn today.
Thank you lunch for all of our fabulous faculty and staff took place right after the final dismissal for the 2023-2024 school year. Everyone boarded the trolley to head to the delicious and always incredible @sobysnewsouthcuisine where our Stone group celebrated the end of the year and all their hard work. Lots of smiles and full bellies thanks to the generous support and hospitality from our friends at Soby’s. Enjoy your summer, @stonestingers!
WELCOME TO SUMMER! We hope your school year has been amazing. Be sure to say goodbye and thank you to the fabulous Stone teachers and staff on your way out. Be safe and have a great break. See you in August, friends!
End of their fifth grade era is here and boy did they get to celebrate big. We could not be more proud of these sweet, smart, resilient, kind, passionate kids if we tried. Wishing each of these @stonestingers students and their families the best of luck as they spread their wings and fly on to middle school. #onceastonestingeralwaysastonestinger
Join us to clap out our graduating fifth graders tomorrow morning at 11:15 a.m. at the school! This is an incredibly beautiful annual tradition to send our students off to middle school feeling the love and support of their Stone family. Congratulations, fifth graders! We can't wait to watch you fly... See you there! #onceastonestingeralwaysastonestinger
School’s almost out for summer! Today is the final full day of school for our students. Quick reminder that the kids will be released at 11:45 a.m. tomorrow and Wednesday to kick-off summer!
All current PTA members are encouraged to vote for next year’s proposed PTA board members. The nominations were brought forth by a Nominating Committee and approved by the current PTA board. If you have not cast your vote, please refer to an email that was sent on Friday, May 10, through Givebacks for the link. Voting will close on Monday, May 20, and the newly elected board will be announced on Wednesday, May 22. *Only current PTA members are eligible to vote.
Join our fifth grade students and their families on Wednesday, May 22 (LAST DAY OF SCOOL!), at 11:15 a.m. for our farewell clap-out as they bid farewell to our elementary school for middle school.
Did you know it's International Family Day today? A wonderful way to get some quality time in AND help our school is to join us in the Secret Garden after school today to do some light clean up and preparations -- including letting the kids plant pumpkin seeds to harvest in the fall! See you there!
This morning our amazing @stonestingers faculty and staff hosted their annual Volunteers Breakfast. This thoughtful and delicious event featured adorable decor and gifts created by Stone students along with singing, awards, and of course, food!
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