A.J. Whittenberg Elementary School of Engineering

🌟 Mentors Wanted: Shape the Future of Young Engineers! 🌟

A.J. Whittenberg Elementary School of Engineering is on the hunt for amazing mentors for the 2024-2025 school year! 🏫🔧

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds in STEM? Here's your chance to make a real difference:

✅ Simple application process
✅ Background check for safety
✅ Flexible training options (in-person or online)
✅ One-on-one pairing with a budding engineer

Ready to inspire the next generation?

Contact Catherine Cooker, our dedicated School Counselor:
📞 864-452-0504
📧 [email protected]

Who's ready to join our mentorship family? Share this post and tag someone who'd be an awesome mentor! 👇

September Book of the Month

This month, we will be focusing on the character trait of humility. Having humility is the ability to recognize your strengths and weaknesses, while considering others before yourself. The book for September is called, The Big Cheese, and is about a piece of cheddar named Big Cheese.

Big Cheese is always prepared to win the annual Cheese-cathlon, and is known for being the best at everything and bragging about it. He believes that the secret to success is only competing in what he can win. However, when a new kid named Wedge Wedgeman wins the Cheese-cathlon, Big Cheese must learn about humility. Big Cheese goes on a journey to examine how losses can lend perspective on what is most important.

Home Activity: Discuss together what the student can do when she/he is feeling frustrated, and how they can be an encouraging sport to others.

Read Aloud: https://youtu.be/SEPtuVpA-mE?si=rbkr_3ivflNEoING

The Big Cheese - An Animated Read Out Loud with Moving Pictures The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon comes around, the Big Cheese is prepared to win, as always....

August Book of the Month

To kick off the 2024- 2025 Book of the Month program, the selected book for August is called, Be a Maker by Katey Howes. During this month, the character trait of Respect will be discussed as students read about ways to create, explore, and develop a “maker mindset”. The book Be a Maker aims to inspire others to think critically and solve real-world problems while developing important skills such as collaboration, resilience, and resourcefulness.

To access an online read-aloud of "Be a Maker," presented by Ms. Sar, click here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RscFvgGEs2M)

Home Link Activity: Interview someone and ask these questions:
What have you made that you are proud of? Why?
How can someone make the world a more respectful place?
If you could make anything, what would you make?

Attractions Coupon Book Fundraiser

Our PTA is fundraising with the Attractions Coupon Book to raise money to support our faculty, staff and students. Books have over $7000 in local savings at hundreds of local restaurants and businesses and FREE mobile coupons included.

Your student’s packet will include a coupon book to show, sell, and buy. Show the money-saving coupon book to family and friends. Ask them to help support your school!

Prizes:
Sell 1 book and receive a collectible keychain.
Sell 3 book receive hat day pass
Sell 5 books and get 1 free! No Limits!
Top selling class wins a pizza party and the teacher wins $50!
Top seller wins a $50 cash prize!

Sell, sell, sell! Return your forms on or before Friday, August 30th.

We will fulfill all orders at the end of the campaign. If you choose not to participate please return the book in its original condition immediately.

Thank you.

🎉 Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year! 🎉

What will YOU make this year? Our theme, "Be an AJ Maker," is all about encouraging our students to explore their creativity, embrace innovation, and develop a maker mindset.

Let’s inspire our young minds to think big, dream boldly, and create with passion. Here’s to a year of making great things happen at A.J. Whittenberg!

🎉 A Huge Thank You to the Greenville Drive! 🎉

What an unforgettable evening we had on August 2nd! Our "Meet Your Teacher" event in the 500 Club was a fantastic way for students and families to connect with our amazing educators for the 2024 school year. 🏫🍎

We had an absolute blast cheering on the Greenville Drive during the game! ⚾️ The energy was electric, and it was heartwarming to see our community come together. And let’s not forget the grand finale – the BEST fireworks show in the Upstate! 🎆

Thank you, Greenville Drive, for your generosity and for creating such a memorable experience for our A.J. Whittenberg family. We can't wait for more amazing events in the future!

Please enjoy this recap video provided by the Drive. 🎥✨

If you did not make the event, we will have a Meet the Teacher event at A.J. on Tuesday, August 6th, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Greenville Drive Greenville County Schools

AJ Whittenberg Night at Fluor Field 2024 It was a fun night at Fluor Field celebrating our friends from AJ Whittenberg with their meet the teacher event!

⚾️ TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! A.J. Whittenberg Night at Fluor Field! ⚾️

Get ready for an unforgettable evening packed with fun, celebration, and baseball! Join us TODAY, August 2nd, for an incredible time with The Greenville Drive and your A.J. Whittenberg family.

📅 Event Schedule:
🕠 5:30 PM: "Meet Your Teacher" event for the 2024 school year in the 500 Club. Come meet the amazing educators who will inspire and guide our students this year!

⚾️ 7:00 PM: Greenville Drive game! Cheer on our local heroes as they hit it out of the park!

🎆 Cap off the night with the BEST fireworks show in the Upstate! You won't want to miss this spectacular display lighting up the night sky!

All A.J. students and faculty get FREE tickets! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to bond with your school community and have a blast. Grab your tickets now at greenvilledrive.com/ajday .

Bring your family, friends, and school spirit—let’s make tonight a celebration to remember! See you there! 🎉👨‍🏫👩‍🏫👩‍🎓👨‍🎓

🚨 Only 2 days left! 🚨 - Meet the Teacher at the Greenville Drive
Join us on Friday, August 2nd, for A.J. Whittenberg Night at Fluor Field! 🎉⚾️

This annual event is a fantastic opportunity for the A.J. school family to enjoy a night of celebration and baseball with the Greenville Drive.

📅 Event Schedule:
🕠 5:30 PM: "Meet Your Teacher" event for the 2024 school year in the 500 Club
⚾️ 7:00 PM: The Greenville Drive game
🎆 End the night with the best fireworks show in the Upstate!

All A.J. students and faculty receive complimentary tickets.
Grab yours at greenvilledrive.com/ajday or in the office (exact change only).

View Page - Glitnir Ticketing Join us in the 500 Club where students and parents will be matched up with their 2024-25 teachers!  Light snacks and drinks will be provided for all attendees and enjoy a short program where you'll hear from Principal Brice about all that you have to look forward to this school year!

🚨 Only 3 days left! 🚨 - Meet the Teacher at TThe Greenville Drive
Join us on Friday, August 2nd, for A.J. Whittenberg Night at Fluor Field! 🎉⚾️

This annual event is a fantastic opportunity for the A.J. school family to enjoy a night of celebration and baseball with the Greenville Drive.

📅 Event Schedule:
🕠 5:30 PM: "Meet Your Teacher" event for the 2024 school year in the 500 Club
⚾️ 7:00 PM: Greenville Drive game
🎆 End the night with the best fireworks show in the Upstate!

All A.J. students and faculty receive complimentary tickets. Grab yours at greenvilledrive.com/ajday or in the school office (exact change only).

See you there! Let's make it a night to remember!

View Page - Glitnir Ticketing Join us in the 500 Club where students and parents will be matched up with their 2024-25 teachers!  Light snacks and drinks will be provided for all attendees and enjoy a short program where you'll hear from Principal Brice about all that you have to look forward to this school year!

🎉 Join Us for A.J. Whittenberg Night at Fluor Field! 🎉

This Friday, August 2nd, is our big night at Fluor Field! 🌟 Don’t miss this special chance to celebrate with the A.J. school family and enjoy a Greenville Drive baseball game.

🏟️ Event Details

Meet Your Teacher: 5:30 p.m. in the 500 Club
Game Time: 7:00 p.m.
Special Highlight: A.J. Whittenberg spotlight and a spectacular fireworks show! 🎆

🎟️ Complimentary Tickets

Free for all A.J. students and faculty
Claim your tickets and buy extras for family and friends at http://www.greenvilledrive.com/ajday

If you can't purchase online, we have a few tickets available in the office. Remember to bring exact change, as we don’t accept cards or checks.

We can't wait to see you there! Let’s make it a night to remember! 🙌⚾✨

The Greenville Drive

View Page - Glitnir Ticketing Join us in the 500 Club where students and parents will be matched up with their 2024-25 teachers!  Light snacks and drinks will be provided for all attendees and enjoy a short program where you'll hear from Principal Brice about all that you have to look forward to this school year!

Join us on Friday, August 2nd, for A.J. Whittenberg Night at Fluor Field!

This annual event is a fantastic opportunity for the A.J. school family to enjoy a night of celebration and baseball with The Greenville Drive.

The festivities start at 5:30 p.m. in the 500 Club with our "Meet Your Teacher" event for the 2024 school year, followed by the game at 7:00 p.m., and ending with the best fireworks show in the Upstate.

All A.J. students and faculty receive complimentary tickets, available at greenvilledrive.com/ajday or in the office (exact change only).

See you there!

2024 AJ Night at The Greenville Drive

Hey Engineers!

Our favorite event of the year is coming up on Friday August 2nd --- AJ Whittenberg Night at Fluor Field! This annual tradition is a special, fun, and unique opportunity to come together as an AJ school family at the ballpark for a night of fun, celebration, and great "Greenville Drive" baseball!

And, as usual, this will also be your first opportunity to MEET YOUR TEACHER FOR THE 2024 SCHOOL YEAR!

In addition, AJ Whittenberg will be spotlighted and celebrated all night long during the Drive game plus the entire night will be capped by the best fireworks show in the Upstate!

The Meet The Teacher Event begins at Fluor Field at 5:30pm in the 500 Club. First pitch of the Drive game is scheduled for 7pm.

This is a fully complimentary event for all AJ students and faculty. Click here to claim your complimentary tickets today (and purchase additional tickets for family, friends, etc.) - greenvilledrive.com/ajday

If you are unable to purchase online, we have a small number of tickets in the office. Please make sure to have exact change, we do not take cards or checks in the office.

See you at Fluor Field on Friday August 2nd!

🎉📚 AJ Whittenberg Elementary's MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT! 📚🎉

Join us at Fluor Field on Friday, August 2nd for our annual AJ Night at the Drive!

🕔 MEET THE TEACHER - 5:30 PM
Meet your 2024-25 teachers in the 500 Club. Light snacks and drinks provided. Hear from Principal Brice!

⚾ FUN WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS - 7:05 PM, FIRST PITCH
Cheer on the Drive vs. the Wilmington Blue Rocks! Enjoy special recognitions and fun activities.

🎆 POSTGAME FIREWORKS!
Stay for Friday Night Fireworks powered by GE Vernova!

🏫 FREE ADMISSION FOR AJW STUDENTS & TEACHERS!
Use promo code AJW1 for one child’s ticket, AJW2 for more. Additional tickets $9 each.

For more details, visit: greenvilledrive.com/ajday

Celebrating an amazing year at A.J. Whittenberg School of Engineering!

We are incredibly thankful for our students, staff, families, and partners.

Congratulations to the House of Academia for winning the most house points for the 2023-2024 school year.

Have a fantastic summer, and always remember the power of yet!

Greenville County Schools

Great Teachers of the Year think alike! Out with old and in with the new Teacher of the Year!

Fabulous “Field Day” Friday

🌟What an amazing A.J. Whittenberg Field Day we had at Unity Park!

We're still buzzing with excitement after witnessing our students showcase their incredible skills and talents. It was a day filled with laughter, teamwork, and an abundance of fun activities that made memories to last a lifetime.

A huge shoutout to Coach Crenshaw & her family, our dedicated A.J. teachers & staff, wonderful volunteers, and all the families who joined us in cheering on our amazing students! Your support and enthusiasm truly made the day extra special! 🎉

Let's also give a big round of applause to the House of Academia for earning the esteemed "Fair Play" Award at this year's Field Day!

🏆 And a thunderous cheer to the House of Integrity, declared as the overall house champion of "2024 Field Day!" 🎉✨

Let's keep celebrating the spirit of sportsmanship and achievement within our A.J. Whittenberg community! Share your photos from this unforgettable event in the "Comment Section" below. 📸💫

“Thankful Thursday”

🌟 A big THANK YOU to the A.J. Whittenberg PTA for treating our amazing teachers to a delicious Pita House lunch today! 🍽️ Your thoughtfulness in providing lunch coverage for our classes and organizing this appreciation luncheon means the world to us. It's heartwarming to be part of a community that values and supports its educators. Here's to more moments of appreciation and collaboration! 🎉

🩺🌟 Celebrating National School Nurse Day at A. J. Whittenberg!

Today, we honor and appreciate Nurse Vicki for her dedication, compassion, and care for our students' health and well-being. Her expertise, kindness, and quick response are essential to our school community.

Nurse Vicki not only conducts several hearing and vision screenings for our students (and adults) but also plays a crucial role in making students feel better when they are hurt or not feeling well. Her dedication and tireless efforts make a significant difference every day at A. J. Whittenberg.

Nurse Vicki, thank you for being a vital part of our school and for keeping us all healthy and safe. Let's show Nurse Vicki our gratitude and recognition on National School Nurse Day! 💙

Greenville County Schools

🍎📚 Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week at A. J. Whittenberg Elementary School of Engineering! 🌟

This week, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our amazing teachers who inspire, guide, and nurture our students every day. Your dedication and passion make a difference in our school community, shaping the future of our children.

To our extraordinary educators at A. J. Whittenberg, thank you for your unwavering commitment to excellence and for creating a supportive and inspiring learning environment.

Let's take a moment to show our appreciation and thank our teachers for all that they do! 🙌

Greenville County Schools

🌟 Big Shoutout to our Food and Nutrition Services Heroes! 🌟

We want to take a moment to recognize and appreciate our amazing Food and Nutrition Services team at A. J. Whittenberg. Your dedication to providing healthy and delicious breakfast and lunch meals for our A. J. students, staff, and families are truly heroic!

Thank you for nourishing our minds and bodies every day. You are essential to our school community! 👏🍎🥗

Greenville County Schools

🎓🌟 Celebrating School Principals Day at A. J. Whittenberg with Mr. Brice! 🌟🎓

Today, we honor and appreciate our incredible principal, Mr. Brice, for his outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to our school community. Mr. Brice plays a pivotal role in shaping the educational experience of our students and fostering a positive learning environment.

His vision, passion, and tireless efforts inspire us all to strive for excellence and create a brighter future for our students. Thank you, Mr. Brice, for your unwavering support, guidance, and vision for A. J. Whittenberg.

Let's take a moment to recognize and celebrate Mr. Brice on School Principals Day! 🌟🎉

🎭 What an incredible week of the arts at A. J. Whittenberg! 🌟

On Tuesday, our first graders soared to Neverland at the opening night of Peter Pan at the Peace Center. ✨

Thursday brought joy to many A. J. families as they danced to the Spring Chorus 50’s Show performed by our talented 4th and 5th graders! 🎶

And on Friday, our K5 students dazzled us with their fluent reading skills during the Readers’ Theater Performances. 📚

This past week was a celebration of A. J. shining bright in the arts!

Peace Center

Congratulations, Third Grade! 🎉 You've earned the third incentive of our "Ticket Sale Challenge" with the Drive - Pie Principal Brice! Since we have three classes, Mr. Brice will get three pies.

It's not too late to purchase your tickets; here's the link: www.greenvilledrive.com/ajday.

Let's keep the momentum going! 🥧

The Greenville Drive

🤖 Robot Ruckus Alert! 🤖

📅 Date: Thursday, April 18th
🕓 Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

🚨 Robot Ruckus is tomorrow. Get ready for a day packed with games, delicious food, and tons of excitement! 🚨

We're thrilled to announce that our partners, including the Dottie Rose Foundation and The Greenville Drive Drive, will be joining us for this fantastic event.

🎟️ The Greenville Drive Ticket Sales Competition:

Price: $9.00 (cash only) or online (www.greenvilledrive.com/ajday)

Goal: Sell 500 tickets to bring Greenville Drive players to our Field Day!

⏰ Hurry! Robot Ruckus online ticket orders with Givebacks close tonight at 10:00 p.m. Don't miss out!
Or, you can send in your completed form with cash/check to your child’s teacher.

🎟️ Individual wristbands and tickets will also be available on the event night. Check the form for game details and ticket requirements.

Let's make this Robot Ruckus the best one yet! See you there! 🎉

🎟️ Ticket Sale Challenge Update! 🎟️

We have an exciting tie in our ticket sale challenge between K4 and 1st grade! Both grades have been rocking it with their ticket sales for A. J. Day with The Greenville Drive.

Who will emerge victorious and win the ticket sale challenge? Will another grade level rise to the challenge and take the lead? It's going to be a close one! Keep up the fantastic work, everyone! Let's see who will come out on top! 🏆

Purchase Tickets: www.greenvilledrive.com/ajday

🤖🎉 Robot Ruckus at AJW is back! 🎉🤖

Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 18th, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Online orders for tickets and wristbands started on 4/11 with Givebacks, or send in your completed form with cash/check to your child’s teacher.

Preorder your ticket packages now! Individual wristbands and tickets will be available on the event night. Check the form for game details and ticket requirements.

Let's have a blast with our AJW family! See you there! 🚀🎟️