Principal's Message

Welcome to Gadsden Elementary School. We are "A Place of Great Expectations". As such, our goal is to enable each child to achieve at high levels. We look forward to entering into a partnership with you and your child.

Please feel free to contact me with any of your questions or concerns.
                                                                                  
                                             - Dr. Charles DeLaughter
                                               Principal
                                               803-353-2231
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School Announcements

"Our main focus is student learning and the main place is our schools."
                                               - Dr. Percy Mack
                                                 Superintendent

Dear Parent/Guardian:

This letter is about the Novel H1N1 flu vaccine.  Please read all of the information with this letter.  There is a Consent form from the South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC) that must be completed if you would like DHEC to vaccinate your child against the Novel H1N1 flu at school.  Please return the Consent form to your child’s school by Friday, November, 13th.

A vaccine will be available for the Novel H1N1 flu (swine flu).  Medical experts say that vaccination is the best way to protect against the flu.  Vaccination against the flu is not required for school attendance.

DHEC will offer Novel H1N1 flu shots for students at your child’s school.  There is no charge.  Richland One will start immunizing mid-November, depending on vaccine availability.  You will be notified about the date and time of the H1N1 School-Located-Vaccine clinic.

         Special Notes: The flu shots will be given during the school day.  Parents/guardians do not have to be present.  On the day when flu shots will be given, students should wear clothes that will make it easy to give the shot.  Some young students with very small arm muscles may get the shot in their thigh muscle.  Students who are unwilling to be vaccinated will not be vaccinated.

Children less than 10 years of age need two doses of the vaccine against the Novel H1N1 flu.  The two doses must be given at least 21 days apart.  For students that need a second dose (those younger than 10 years old), a second flu shot will be offered by DHEC at the school, the date will be announced based on the availability of the vaccine.

If you have questions about the Novel H1N1 flu vaccine call your child’s primary health care provider or the DHEC Flu Hotline at 1-800-27-SHOTS (1-800-277-4687).

Sincerely,

Dr. Charles DeLaughter

Andrea Williams, RN