Daily Announcements

Beacon Buzz News Bureau presents...
An interview with our principal, Mrs. Thompson! Click below to see 3rd grader Savannah Early's wonderful interview.
Don't miss our weekly Beacon Buzz! Click on the link under school resources!
 
Check out these wonderful online reading resources!
This online resource offers loads of read along books about animals! Video and audio clips are also included.
This online resource offers over 200 books that you can read independently or have read to you! Videos, audio clips, and more exciting features are integrated into each book. Please let us know if you enjoy Capstone Interactive!
 
Great NEWS!
JIES receives TARGET grant!
James Island Elementary is a proud recipient of a 2010 Target Field Trip Grant. With the grant, the first grade will enjoy a trip to the Children's Muesum of the Lowcountry in downtown Charleston this Spring. More than a just a field trip, the educational programs at the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry are interdisciplinary, hands-on experiences unique to the Lowcountry. Thanks to Target for providing our first graders the opportunity to tie their classroom learning experience to the hands-on, interactive exhibits at the Children's Museum.
 
Welcome to our newest business partner...
Ready, Set, Rock-n-Roll
an indoor, inflatable play arena!
 
Breaking News!
JIES CIC receives grant from Bi-Lo! 
The purpose of the James Island Elementary Campus Improvement Council (CIC) is to support student achievement and development through positive changes to the school grounds. Comprised of teachers, assistants, the school nurse and parents, their CIC secures funding for playground improvement and school beautification projects. Mrs. Patterson, a kindergarten teacher at JIES, secured a grant from Bi-Lo Charities for $2,293.68. The total project will cost over $80,000 so if you are interested in helping the school out or would like to make a donation, please email christein_patterson@charleston.k12.sc.us.
 
Welcome to our business partners!
  • Myatt Air Conditioning, LLC.  James Island 
  • www. myattair.com
  • Dunkin Donuts  James Island!
  • The Islands Apartments
  • James Island!
  • Mom and Pop's Pizza and Subs James Island
  • Kickin Chicken Folly Road

Thanks for visiting!

Upcoming Events

Friday, February 12
A Visit from Dr. Jean!
Primary students at JIES will be treated with a wonderful visit from Dr. Jean! Check out her wonderful songs and activites at http://www.drjean.org/.
Mon, Mar 1 - Fri, Mar 5
Seuss Week!
JIES is celebrating Dr. Seuss! The media center becomes Seussville with wonderful activities and stories galore!

Weather

Today, 2/9/2010
High: 58 Low: 48
Mostly cloudy
8% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 2/10/2010
High: 49 Low: 35
Chance rain showers
48% chance of precipitation.