Next week we will celebrate Red Ribbon Week where PES Sparklers commit to staying drug free and leading a healthy lifestyle! Each day students can come dressed in that day's movie themed attire!
Reminder: There will be no school for students on Monday and Tuesday of next week, as we have an extended holiday.
No School:
- Monday, Oct. 14, 2024
- Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 (Teacher Professional Development day)
These days are planned breaks on the 2024-2025 calendar. You can view the current calendar and future calendar drafts here: [www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/spdc-calendars]
Due to the devastation and outages after Hurricane Helene we are having to reschedule testing dates for next week. Second Graders at Pickens Elementary will be taking the CogAT/IOWA Assessments. Please note the new testing dates and update your calendars. We encourage all of these students to be on time each day and to refrain from early dismissals if possible. If you would like to learn more about these assessments you can find all the information on the SC Dept. of Education website. https://ed.sc.gov/tests/elementary/gifted-and-talented-program-grade-2/
October 14th-18th is National School Lunch Week! Even though we will be out of school that Monday and Tuesday we will be celebrating the 16th-18th! We want to make sure all our sea goers take part in the lunch celebrations!
Hello families!
I am excited to kick off a new year of sharing amazing stories with you and your toddler. Unfortunately, the weather is not cooperating with our plans, and we think it is best to postpone story time until next week. We will plan to host our storytime on Tuesday, October 1st from 9:00- 10:00. Please check in at the front desk of our school and they will direct you to our room.
If you are not able to attend, please email me back or call the school (864- 397- 2300)
Regards,
Mrs. Jenn
Second Graders at Pickens Elementary will be taking the CogAT/IOWA Assessments during the week of October 7th-11th. Please put these dates on your calendar. We encourage all of these students to be on time each day and to refrain from early dismissals if possible. If you would like to learn more about these assessments you can find all the information on the SC Dept. of Education website. https://ed.sc.gov/tests/elementary/gifted-and-talented-program-grade-2/
ATTENTION 5TH GRADE PARENTS! There is a limited amount of spots for ads in the yearbook. The process is different this year as well. Please email jessicaabercrombie@pickens.k12.sc.us to get started!
YAMS meeting for all that have signed up for our YAMS program. Paperwork has to be turned in by this Friday!
Forms went home for Grandparent's breakfast and are due by Friday! If you did not get one please ask your child's teacher or get one in the front office. We need to know how many people to expect.
If you have multiple students and they are on different days, please pick ONE day to come. Otherwise please come on the designated day.
Thank you for helping us plan these special events for our students and families!
Next week is Book Fair Week! Did you know you can set up an ewallet for your child and not send in money? Watch the video at the link below and get started!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/how-ewallet-works.html?fairId=5623050
What a fantastic book for the season and to start off this year's Sparkle Story Time! This is for children 1-5 that are not currently enrolled in school. Come join us for a time of reading, crafts and snacks! Sign up as spaces are limited!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHGBZcEitu52dJ0CHtbApzr4Nn9gGipE5K6teQV5Wf2gNG_w/viewform
Some favorites are on the September menu! Check it out! And don't forget to get to school before 7:50 for breakfast We want all kids to have the opportunity to eat breakfast!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for September 16-20! #ScholasticBookFairs
We will be having our Fall Picture Day on Friday, September 13th. See the graphic for details.
School is out Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day and Tuesday, September 3rd is a Teacher in Service Day! Enjoy the long weekend!
We are very thankful to the CRO-V for funding two grants for Ms. Smith and Mrs. Shock. We are very excited about novel studies and flexible seating that these grants provide!
Mark your calendars for Open House on September 5th! We will have Volunteer Trainging at 5:30 in the Cafeteria. You must take this each year to volunteer in the classroom or to go on Field Trips! The Kona Ice Truck will also be outside for families that want to purchase one!
We are gearing up for another year of YAMS. Mrs. Short will be meeting with all 3rd-5th graders during music class soon with information on sign ups to follow!
