📱 Revised Personal Electronic Device Policy: Beginning January 2025 📱
Under a new South Carolina policy, schools are required to limit students' access to cell phones and other personal devices during the school day. The School District of Pickens County has adopted a revised Personal Electronic Device Policy to comply with state law (Budget Proviso 1.103).
✔️Devices must be silenced and stored in lockers, backpacks, or other designated areas throughout the instructional time.
✔️Devices include but are not limited to, cell phones, smart watches, tablets, and gaming devices.
We encourage parents to discuss this policy with their children and support its implementation when we return in January. Thank you for partnering with us as we implement this required policy.
Please visit this site for detailed information [www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/sdpc-cell-phone-policy].
"You Can't Catch Me, I'm The Gingerbread Man!" We have already planned our Sparkle Story Time for December 19th! So now is the time to plan to come! If you have a toddler between the ages of 1-5 not currently enrolled in school, join us for a time of story and fun along with The Gingerbread Baby! Sign up as spaces are limited! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHGBZcEitu52dJ0CHtbApzr4Nn9gGipE5K6teQV5Wf2gNG_w/viewform?usp=send_form
December Menu
Next week, we are bringing back the 80s for the 80th day of school! Wear your totally rad 80s gear for a Fun Friday!
We hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving Break next week. We look forward to seeing students again on December 2nd.
Please click on the link below to read the December PES Parent Newsletter. This newsletter contains information about all of the upcoming events for the month of December.
https://secure.smore.com/n/p5cquy
Go ahead and mark your calendar! Join us for the annual Festival of Trees on Thursday, December 5th, 5:00-6:30! The scavenger hunt will take you through the halls to see all the student-created trees with a sweet surprise at the end!
Mark your calendars now to attend the best musical this side of Broadway! On Monday, December 9th at 6 pm you can hear the musical performances by the 4th and 5th grades of PES. All are welcome to attend! It is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit!
If your student had their picture taken during the Makeup days you should be receiving picture proofs in the next few days. Parents you can simply scan the QR code and follow the directions to access your child's picture ordering gallery. There is no need to contact Customer Service for an access code! *Student last name and Student ID number will be required for data security.*
If you have any trouble you can still reach out to the Customer Service team via the Live Chat on the website, www.strawbridge.net
It is time for our annual United Way Campaign! Teachers and students give to United Way every year to keep programs like Camp iRock available to our students. For the past several years Pickens Elementary has been one of the top givers!
This week students can bring in cash or change to contribute to their grade's donations. From 4K-5th! At the end of the week, the grade that has collected the most money gets an extra recess!!!
Preschool Parents take the time to sign up for this month's Sparkle Story Time! Spots are limited! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHGBZcEitu52dJ0CHtbApzr4Nn9gGipE5K6teQV5Wf2gNG_w/viewform?usp=send_form
You don't have to cook next Thursday! Join us on Thursday, November 14th for McTeacher's Night at McDonald's from 5-7pm! Every order helps us earn money for Pickens Elementary! See you there!
Our Student Council members will be holding a breakfast drive thru for any Veterans on Veteran's Day. On November 11th from 8:30-9:00am swing thru our front car loop and pick up a biscuit and a juice on us! Thank you for your service!
With the SDPC Teacher Forum, Pickens Elementary has decided to partner with other area schools to help children in need in Western North Carolina. Many homes and schools lost everything to flooding and we want to help! "Sunshine Bags" will be assembled and sent to Old Fort Elementary. Pickens Elementary will be collecting NEW childrens books for this mission. Please consider donating a book for elementary age children, grades 4K-5th that will fit inside a gallon ziploc bag. An Amazon shopping list has been created if you would like to use it or get ideas from. Boxes will be located inside the front doors that students can place their books in as they bring them in. We will collecting all donations thru November 18th. Thank you for helping spread some sunshine in the midst of the storm! The link below tells some of their story. https://www.wunc.org/education/2024-10-14/helene-nc-schools-reopen-flood-damage-mcdowell-county-blue-ridge?scrlybrkr=0ec78c65 https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/20TTBBKQEP8JI?ref_=wl_share
November Lunch Menu! The yearly Thanksgiving Meal is my favorite! 🦃
There has been a couple of changes to the November menu. Please use this one. Also check out that Ramen bowl that will be a choice on Thursday! Students then get the option to add chicken or beef. YUM!
Thank you for another great month of school. I can't believe that we are almost through with the month of October. We have a lot of events for the month of November. Please take a moment to read the November Parent Newsletter. Please don't hesitate to contact the school if you have any questions or concerns.
https://secure.smore.com/n/dtanv
There are only 9 more pages available for 5th grade ads in our Yearbook! If you want one you must let Dr. Abercrombie know by Friday. She will need to send you the link for pictures and payment. Email jessicaabercrombie@pickens.k12.sc.us
Make up Pictures will be this Friday! Do not send any money until picture proofs go home. If you ordered pictures from the first picture day, they have been delayed due to the hurricane and shipping issues. Their goal is to get them shipped the week of Nov. 11th. Thanks for your patience!
Strawbridge will be back on November 1st for make up pictures. If your student was absent when fall pics were done last month, they will be made on this date. Payment will be due AFTER portrait packages go home (allow 3-4 weeks). Picture attie tip is to avoid large logo images and large prints, solid colors and small patterns work best.
A reminder that 2nd grade testing will resume tomorrow! Please try to have students at school on time in the morning.
