Dragon Newsletter

November 7, 2025

Principals Message

Dear Families,

Next week we will celebrate Veterans Day with heartfelt gratitude for all who serve in the United States Armed Forces. Pierce Terrace Elementary School honors staff members who are veterans, including: 

  • Kristine Albrecht, Air National Guard
  • Serena Briggs, United States Army
  • Major Brown, United States Army
  • Brian Dula, United States Navy
  • Antonio T. Carr, United States Army
  • Esmeralda Flores, United States Air Force
  • Charlene Harris, United States Air Force
  • Bryan Raye, United States Air Force
  • Naya V. Silva-Resto, United States Air Force
  • Robert J. Starowicz, United States Nacy
  • Demetra E. Turner, United States Air Force
  • Robert M. White, United States Army

Thank you for being part of our school community! Together, we make Pierce Terrace Elementary School special! 

Dr. Sandra Whitaker

 

Dr. Sandra Whitaker

Important Dates to Remember

November 11 - Veterans' Day - No School

November 18 - SAC Meeting - Open to Public

November 19 - PTA Meeting

November 20 - Photo Retakes

November 24 - November 28 - Thanksgiving Break (No School)

December 9 - Early Release

December 11 - Eye Clinic Screening

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Grade Regular Hours  
PK - 1 8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  

*The Second Tuesday of the Month is an Early Release Day.

The student day is from 8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Breakfast Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.

Student Drop-Off Reminder
Morning student drop-off begins at 7:45 a.m. Please do not drop off students before this time, as they will be unsupervised.

Reminder for Dismissal
Please remember that Carter Road is NOT a one-way street. Carter Road is Fort Jackson property, and all drivers must follow post traffic laws at all times.

A circular badge with a white edge and the text "National School Public Relations Association". The inner circle has a blue background with the text "Publications and Digital Media Excellence Award". The bottom of the badge has a ribbon with the year 2025 in the middle of it, and just below this ribbon it has the text "Award of Merit Website".

We’re excited to share that DoDEA has won the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) Publications and Digital Media Excellence Award – Website Award of Merit for our School Newsletters Project! This NSPRA award honors outstanding school communication efforts that help connect schools with their communities. This wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication of our amazing school webmasters. Thank you for keeping families connected with your hard work and heart!

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