Keels Parents, Students, Friends and Community,
It is my honor to be principal of Joseph Keels Elementary School for Entrepreneurial Leadership. Our 2013-14 school year promises to another one of many great successes and achievements from our students, teachers, and staff. We believe that "It takes a village" to help children develop and grow at this very young age.
Every day we are dedicated to and responsible for the learning of nearly 700 students ranging from Pre-K to 5th grades. This year we are especially excited that we have added (15) 3-year olds to our Clemson Road Child Development Program here on site. It is also important to note that this year all of our 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students are what we call 1 TWO 1, which means they all have their own Chromebook device for use during instruction. We also continue to focus on building young entrepreneurs through our school-wide magnet, also known as our SEL program; School for Entrepreneurial Leadership.
I challenge every parent to get involved with your child's school in some way, it is important, and the value is often underestimated. We have many parent-centered groups that need your involvement, or if you would simply stop by and sit in on your child's class for a few minutes or have lunch that is all important.
Most importantly we have the most outstanding faculty and staff here at JKE! When your child attends JKE you can rest assured that they are not only receiving the best in education, but also are being cared for an nurtured with respect from teachers who what what's best for every child.
Please feel free to stop by and see us anytime, or schedule a time to see me if you have any question or concern. We look forward to seeing you, and to another outstanding school year!
In Excellence,
Alvera C. Butler
Principal
It is my honor to be principal of Joseph Keels Elementary School for Entrepreneurial Leadership. Our 2013-14 school year promises to another one of many great successes and achievements from our students, teachers, and staff. We believe that "It takes a village" to help children develop and grow at this very young age.
Every day we are dedicated to and responsible for the learning of nearly 700 students ranging from Pre-K to 5th grades. This year we are especially excited that we have added (15) 3-year olds to our Clemson Road Child Development Program here on site. It is also important to note that this year all of our 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students are what we call 1 TWO 1, which means they all have their own Chromebook device for use during instruction. We also continue to focus on building young entrepreneurs through our school-wide magnet, also known as our SEL program; School for Entrepreneurial Leadership.
I challenge every parent to get involved with your child's school in some way, it is important, and the value is often underestimated. We have many parent-centered groups that need your involvement, or if you would simply stop by and sit in on your child's class for a few minutes or have lunch that is all important.
Most importantly we have the most outstanding faculty and staff here at JKE! When your child attends JKE you can rest assured that they are not only receiving the best in education, but also are being cared for an nurtured with respect from teachers who what what's best for every child.
Please feel free to stop by and see us anytime, or schedule a time to see me if you have any question or concern. We look forward to seeing you, and to another outstanding school year!
In Excellence,
Alvera C. Butler
Principal