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Friendship was the Lifeskill that we focused on this week. These students were chosen by their teachers as ones who show the ability to make and keep friends through mutual trust and caring.
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Forms went home this week. If you did not get one contact your child's teacher or pick up one in the front office.
If you have students in multiple grades please choose ONE date to attend.
Please return the form in no later than Friday, March 31st!
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Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 4th! Come see if you have what it takes to be a PES Ninja Warrior!
Forms went home this past week. You can also sign up using the QR code.
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If you have a child with a date of birth on or before 9/1/2018 it is time to register for five-year-old kindergarten. Please complete the registration process at
https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/new-student-gateway
If you have any questions, contact Carissa Fowler, Data Entry at (864) 397-2303.
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For sale only while supplies last! Pay online at https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home
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This will be the last screening for our preschool programs for next school year! Please use the link below to complete the intent form. If you have any questions, please contact Carissa Fowler, Data Entry at (864) 397-2303. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScon_Eiuqxr8-WnURUtCX5eOBCvelXQY7YhsafkMlR3d_c_ig/viewform
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You are not going to want to miss our next Sparkle Story Time, WE'RE GOING ON AN EGG HUNT! This is for ages 1-5. Space is limited so sign up with the QR code or on the link. https://forms.gle/zvyEqntdi4wfGpeDA
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This week's Lifeskill is COURAGE. These students were chosen by their teachers as ones that act accordingly despite their fears.
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We are looking forward to Thursday night! All forms and payment are due by tomorrow. If you did not get a form please pick up one in the front office.
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Last Friday these students were recognized for the week's lifeskill of COOPERATION. They were named by their teachers as those that are willing to work together towards a common goal.
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This will be the last week to order your yearbook!
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Make plans to eat breakfast at school next week as we celebrate!
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We are excited for Mrs. Hendricks on her new position at Hagood next year! We are sure going to miss her though!
http://bit.ly/3Z7ekJx
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This includes after school care. All students will need to be picked up at regular dismissal time.
If you are unable to attend the dance due to the change in date, please send a note with your child Monday. PTO will issue refunds.
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Mark your calendars if you have not already done so.
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March Lunch Menu is up!
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This week's Lifeskill was Common Sense. These students were chosen by their teachers as ones that display good judgement in and out of the classroom.
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Pickens Elementary families,
If you are interested in having your child screened for 3K or 4K for the 2023-2024 school year, the next screening will be on Thursday, March 2. Please use the link below to complete the intent form. If you have any questions, please contact Carissa Fowler, Data Entry at (864) 397-2303.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScon_Eiuqxr8-WnURUtCX5eOBCvelXQY7YhsafkMlR3d_c_ig/viewform
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Flyers are coming home with all our girls this week. Extra copies will be in the front office if you don't get one.
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Each homeroom will be trying to unlock their box next week through a series of break out challenges. We are so excited to take this journey together as One School!
"Can you unlock your Inner Warrior?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2aWyBC2B2s
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