Briggs Elementary School has a long standing tradition of excellence in Florence, SC. This excellence is a result of the partnership between families, community members and organizations, and our school. Our parents and community support and engage with our school. This is the key to our success. Ongoing research shows that family engagement in schools improves student achievement and restores parents’ confidence in their children’s education. We engage with our parents through weekly reflective newsletters, studentled conferences, and family events. Parents are involved and committed to their child’s academic journey at Briggs. Our Mentors Matter Program provides our students with support in reading and math. This partnership with our local churches and high schools has been one of our biggest blessings. Over the last five years our Association of Parents and Teachers, School Improvement Council, and community members have worked to fund capital improvements in our school. Every classroom has new tile flooring. The walls are colorful and many have beautiful murals. Bathrooms are pressured washed and painted. Water fountains have been replaced with bottle filling stations with filters. Smith Park has tables with umbrellas for our students to enjoy. An outdoor learning area is being built by a former Bulldog, near our garden and chicken coop. Eagle Scouts have funded and built informational kiosks on our school grounds. Community members built a composting station and donations allowed for a chicken coop. Local businesses have donated time and money to ensure our students have opportunities to learn and grow at Briggs. Our family-schoolcommunity partnerships are what allows Briggs Elementary School’s faculty and staff members to educate, prepare, and inspire our students. Thank you for supporting Briggs!
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