Okay, all you Moms, it's time to mark your calendars and get the tissues out! We are inviting all our past Sparklers who are graduating to our Senior Walk-Through. All alumni should be here by 8:00 a.m.
We are excited about our last Field Day of the year! We need your help to make this the best day! If you can sign up for a shift or the whole day, we would greatly appreciate it! Please reach out to the front office if you still need volunteer training!
Sign up here!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4FAEA929A4F49-56164685-spring
Important Testing Dates and Information: Third-Fifth Grade students should come to school with their Chromebooks and charger on April 16th. They will remain at school for the remainder of the school year.
Test Day Tips:
*Please make sure your student gets a good night's rest.
*Eats a balanced breakfast.
*Arrives at school on time.
*Please avoid making any appointments on these days and/or having an early dismissal.
A parent letter will be sent home on Monday, April 21, with more information concerning testing.
April Menu
Thank you Dr. Jessica Abercrombie! Because of her efforts as the Team Captain, Pickens Elementary raised the most money out of all SDPC schools for The United Way
Help us plan for the 2025-2026 school year by registering now! Follow the steps below using QR or link. https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/o/pickens/page/pre-k-information-page
*Attention all K5 parents and guardians to mark your calendars! A photographer from Strawbridge Studios will be at Pickens Elementary on 4/15/2025 to photograph Cap and Gown Pictures! Approximately three weeks after an order form will be sent home with picture packages and ordering instructions.
Dear PES Families,
Thank you for a great month of February. Please click on the link below to read our PES Parent Newsletter for March.
https://secure.smore.com/n/unbv3
Check out our March Menu! Next week is National School Breakfast Week! Kid's can eat a free breakfast if they arrive between 7:30-8:00 each morning!
Go ahead and mark your calendar for Spring Pictures!
Today, we celebrate the incredible men and women who ensure our students travel safely to and from school each day. It's SC Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and we want to say THANK YOU to our SDPC bus drivers and assistants!
To truly capture the impact of our drivers, we spent time riding along on routes and speaking with two of our dedicated drivers—experiencing firsthand the joy, care, and commitment they bring to their work.
🎥 Watch our special tribute video here: https://youtu.be/omM_SDLXcM0
Please take a moment to read the February Parent Newsletter. https://secure.smore.com/n/e538z
In it you will find information about:
Glow and Grow Family Night
Volunteer Training
Pickens Reads Together
Mommy and Me Bingo Night
Kids Heart Challenge
Sparkle Story Time
https://secure.smore.com/n/e538z
🎉 4K Applications & 5K Registration Now Open! 🎉
The time has come! 4K applications and 5K enrollment for the 2025-26 school year are officially open.
📌 Learn more & register today: www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/pre-k-information-page
✨ New for 2025-26! We're excited to enhance our preschool programs across the district. Read about these important updates here: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/1937097
📢Coming soon: 2025 Pre-K & 5K Registration! 📢
Do you have a rising 4K or 5K student ready to start their learning journey? Mark your calendars, registration opens TOMORROW, January 17, 2025!
✅4K Applications - Learn about eligibility and how to apply
✅5K Enrollment - get ready for kindergarten at SDPC
📌Learn more & Register here: www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/pre-k-information-page
NOTE: If you have completed any form prior to January 17., 2025, it will need to be resubmitted once registration opens.
🎉New for 2025-26! Our Preschool programs are evolving to better serve young learners. Read about these exciting updates: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/1937097
Tag a friend who needs this info! 🎒📚
#engagingtoday #empoweringtomorrow
PTO's Ice Cream Fridays are back! $1 gets you an ice cream after lunch every Friday!
SDPC will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, due to the danger of ice on secondary roads. No buses will travel on icy roads. High school students should check Schoology for adjusted schedules. Details:: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/196018
Based off the title of this month's book, Sparkle Story Time is going to be so much fun!! Sign up to join us if you have a preschooler between the ages of 1-5 that is not currently enrolled in school. Sign up as spaces are limited!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHGBZcEitu52dJ0CHtbApzr4Nn9gGipE5K6teQV5Wf2gNG_w/viewform?usp=send_form
Our Glow & Grow Family Fun Night is taking place on Monday, February 3rd! Come out between 5-6:30 and enjoy games and prizes!
Sign up here and let us know you are coming!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1otS5tIW9ZthEsR3bV4pOhoG6rx8-7csfQRD7YB1VVEI/viewform?edit_requested=true
Winter Jubilee is coming up! This is the major fundraiser for our Yams programs across our district. Please come out and support our students! All Yams students in the district will be taking the stage at 6:15!
They are in need of volunteers for the day if you want free admission. If an adult (age 16 & up) volunteers for 2 hours, they will get free admission. If you volunteer for 4 hours, you will get free admission plus free lunch in the Green Room. Sign up here if you are available.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4FAEA92AA4F49-53712854-winter
If you can't help, donations would be appreciated. Amazon Wish List.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1MW9BF2MCHZ6E?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_2
We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas Break! Please click on the link below to read our January 2025 Parent Newsletter:
https://secure.smore.com/n/gcn6s
