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McBee Elementary School
Rain or shine, Chesterfield County School Board member Jamie Wayne is at school each day prior to 7:30. Each day he greets students and makes sure they get out of their car safely. Last week, McBee Elementary School staff played an early April Fools Day prank on him as they put a sign in the morning car line asking parents to honk in order to wish Mr. Wayne a happy birthday. Sounds of horns made the normally quiet sound of rural McBee, South Carolina sound like a New York traffic jam. As he always does, Mr. Wayne played along smiling and wearing a happy birthday hat similar to the ones our kindergarten students wear on their birthday.
On Thursday, March 18, the McBee Elementary PTA (Parent Teachers Association) sponsored a student talent show. This year's theme was "The Crazy 1980s". In all, twenty-one groups and or individuals sang songs, performed gymnastics routines, and danced.
The night's opening group ("The Stormin Beats"), consisting of Alex Mendez, Redden Parker, Bill Porter, Michael Richardson, Jake Thompson, and Mat Tolson is pictured above. The group did a choreographed singing and dancing rendition of Michael Jackson's 1980's hit "Beat It".
District schools join in National School Breakfast Week
article from CCSD website
Chesterfield County School District joined schools and districts nationwide on March 8-12 to observe National School Breakfast Week at Petersburg Primary School and McBee Elementary School. Students and food service staff demonstrated the importance of a healthful breakfast to parents and community members on March 9 as they celebrated this special week. 
Special guests at McBee Elementary included SirPurr, mascot for the Carolina Panthers. He mingled with the students and encouraged them to eat healthy. Also on hand for the celebration were USDA, Food and Nutrition Service Southeast Regional Administrator Don Arnette and other federal officials who helped serve breakfast.
“These two South Carolina elementary schools and other schools across the nation provide their students with the opportunity to have a healthy breakfast at school that promotes learning readiness and healthy eating behaviors,” Arnette said. “Studies continue to show the connection between good nutrition, especially a nutritious breakfast, and improved academic performance. Choosing the right balance of foods helps you get the right combination of nutrients. Making wise food choices and getting plenty of exercise are not only important during School Breakfast Week but throughout the school year. Our goal is to help the students here and throughout the nation form good eating habits that will last a lifetime.”
Federal, state and local officials focused on the week by having breakfast with the students at Petersburg Primary School from 7:15 to 8:00 a.m. They also went to McBee Elementary to observe the distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables under USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program to the students during recess. Both schools have met USDA’s HealthierUS School Challenge and have received Gold Awards from USDA for their outstanding nutrition program. The visit to the school recognized the outstanding food service provided at this location and was an event that highlighted the partnership between USDA, the States and schools in South Carolina and throughout the nation.
 McBee Elementary recently celebrated February’s month long celebration of African Americans in American History. Community members from around the area, as well as Chesterfield County Superintendent Dr. John Williams, came to enjoy and celebrate African American history with a student-led program that emphasized that African American athletes are great in their respective profession, but they are also great outside of the sport. Hence the name of the program: “We’re Not Just Sports”.
Students and community members were also treated to an inspirational speech by McBee native and WIS Sport’s Anchor Rick Henry. Mr. Henry spoke of the challenges that young people face, especially in the community in which Mr. Henry grew up in. He spoke of the power that it takes to overcome life’s challenges and become successful in life.
The 100th Day of School
The 100th day of school typically falls somewhere at the end of January, though it may differ depending on the location and date of the first day of school. Here at McBee Elementary, McBee SC, we celebrated our 100th day of school on Feb 1, 2010. Students in Child Development, Kindergarten and first grade conducted many activities that consisted of l00 things or doing something 100 times. Activities such as: clapping, jumping, measuring, reading books, making hats, sunglasses, writing words and 100 day projects were done by the children. The highlight of our day was the releasing of 100 plus balloons. Each class a total of six released a balloon containing child’s name and school address. If the balloon was found it could be mailed back to school, plotted and measured for the distance it traveled.
McBee Elementary ‘s 6th Grade Science Simple Machine Projects
The 6th graders in Miss Stasenko’s science class at McBee Elementary have been busy learning about simple machines (pulley, wheel and axle, lever, screw, wedge, and an incline plane). Recently, the students had the opportunity to create a project where they were to put at least three simple machines together to make something work. The student’s used a great deal of creativity and imagination to design their machines. The projects ranged from a mixer, nut cracker, cheese grater, animal trap, pulley systems, and even a ski resort.
 MES Jr. Beta Members Attend State Convention
The McBee Elementary Junior Beta Club attended the South Carolina Junior Beta Club Convention December 10-11th at Myrtle Beach, SC. Brianna McElveen placed second in the woodworking competition and Jessy Collins placed second in the social studies competition. Both received an invitation to compete at the National Convention in Louisville, KY in June of 2010. The quiz bowl team of Ashley Blackwell, Jacob Shuler, Jessica Williamson, and Zachary Johnson placed fourth in the quiz bowl competition. Mrs. Rita Huggins and Mrs. Vickie Lucas, the Junior Beta sponsors, are very proud of these students as well as all of the students from their club who participated in the SC Junior Beta Convention.
Third Grade and Mrs. Wright’s Class Learn about the Catawba People
The third grade and Mrs. Wright’s class traveled to Rock Hill on Monday, November 23, 2009 to the Catawba Cultural Preservation Project to learn more about the Catawba people. We were told  about the Catawba heritage and culture. The students saw a demonstration of pottery making which has been passed down for generations. The Catawba used the clay available in their environment along the Catawba River to make beautiful pottery. The teachers got to play a game with rings that the early Native Americans played. The students also got to experience the music and dance of the Catawba people. Everyone really enjoyed the “hoop dance” that was performed for them. After the program we traveled to Lancaster and enjoyed pizza at the Pizza Inn. Even though we had to contend with rain, we had a wonderful learning experience.
On Thursday, Oct. 22, McBee Elementary held their annual Fall Carnival. At the  carnival, students enjoyed inflatables, a disco room, Twister, Bingo, cake walks, and numerous booths run by the teachers.
Pictured are two students at one of the most popular booths. This booth, run by 3rd grade teachers Shannon Outlaw and Nadine Crook, required students to race to be the first one to eat a chocolate donut that was suspended from a string while having their hands tied behind their back.
 McBee Elementary School kicked off Red Ribbon Week on Thursday, October 22nd with The NED Show. This assembly combined a great message with yo-yos, humor, and audience participation to teach students how to develop three valuable characteristics involved in becoming champions at school and in life
…Never give up, Encourage others, and Do your best. Following the performance, NED items (including yo-yos) were available for sale. McBee Elementary School is celebrating Red Ribbon Week through October 29th with a variety of other activities stressing the importance of living a drug free life!
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McBee Elementary School is celebrating Red Ribbon Week Oct. 22-29. Picture at right are students dressed as they would in the career they want to have when they grow up. To the right is also the schedule for Red Ribbon Week.
*Red Ribbons have become the symbol for choosing to be drug free. Let's show our commitment to drug prevention by wearing RED RIBBONS this week!
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Oct. 23
Red & Black Day
Oct 26
Career Day
Oct. 27
Backwards Clothing Day
Oct. 28
Wear green / recycled outfit
Oct. 29
Sneaker Day
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On 10/8/09, McBee's Alligator Fire Department did a fire prevention assembly for all students at McBee Elementary School. Pictured are two students posing with the fire department mascot (Alligator) and a fireman standing in front of the trucks.
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Today (10/16/09), the top 12 students from our PTA fundraiser were rewarded by getting to ride from school to Chucky Cheese (Florence) in a limousine. Pictured are students riding in the limmo and having fun at Chucky Cheese.
The students who got to go were: Landon McAteer, Cole Brigman, Hannah Horton, Ace Tolson, Chad Brown, Madison Gainey, Noah McKenzie, Zach Middleton, Abby Childers, Jacob Horton, Blazlee Dixon, and Blade Dixon.
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On 10/20/09, Patty Fowler from the Attorney General's Office and Sargent Speck from the Hartsville Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force spoke to parents at McBee Elementary School’s PTA (Parent Teacher Association) meeting. The topic of discussion was internet safety. As it pertained to internet safety, the invited guests discussed online preditors, child pornography, and cyber bullying. Parents were given various handouts and resources to aide them in protecting their children.
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