This summer, the School District of Pickens County is excited to be able to host a three-week summer camp from June 5-23, 2023, called ArtsVenture for current 4th - 8th grade students. The camp will focus on the areas of Dance, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music (Strings), Instrumental Music (Band), Theater/Drama, Visual Arts. For more information, click here - https://bit.ly/3YUDDhe
It is Love the Bus month for February! We want to say THANK YOU to all those that make this transportation option possible for our students! To those individuals over at the bus office, the mechanics and the bus drivers we appreciate YOU!
Thank you Officer Russell for all you do for Pickens Elementary! You not only bring a smile to work every day but make us all feel safe. We are so proud of the outstanding example you set here and in our community.
This week's Lifeskill was Caring. These students were chosen by their teachers as ones that feel and show concern for others daily. Thank you students for showing you care so much!
Movement Party money is due by tomorrow, Feb. 7th. For pre-planning purposes, no money will be accepted after that date. Thank you!
This week's Lifelong Guideline was focused on PERSONAL BEST. Personal Best being defined as to do one's best in given circumstances and using the resources available to them. These students were chosen by their teachers for displaying their Personal Best this week!
February Lunch Menu
Last weeks Lifelong Guideline was TRUTHFULNESS. These students were recognized by their teachers as someone that is honest about things and feelings with oneself and others.
Get signed up for our next Sparkle Story Time! February's story is A Kissing Hand for Chester Raccoon. It is a fun time filled with reading, crafts and snacks. Space is limited. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/PxVCEbQbRtbE3q5GA
This week's Lifelong Guideline was Trustworthiness. These students were chosen as being ones that their teachers and classmates can always count on to help and do the right thing. Congratulations!
This week’s Lifelong Guideline focused on No Put Downs. Focusing on not using words, actions and/or body language that degrades, humiliates, or dishonors others. These students were great examples of how to treat themselves and others.
Now is the time to get signed up for this month's Sparkle Story Time. Ages 1-5. This month is Sneezy the Snowman. Come join in reading, crafts and snacks! Space is limited!
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Yearbooks for the 2022-23 school year are now on sale for $20! Please go pay through myschoolbucks.com. Please include classroom teachers name.
This year we are starting a new character education program called "Tools for Citizenship and Life." Each week we will focus on one lifelong guideline or lifeskill. This weeks focus was on Active Listening. Active Listening defined as to listen with the intention of understanding what the speaker intends to communicate. The following students were recognized as having the ability to look at the person talking, pay attention even through distractions, stop to listen, and the ability to comment or ask questions on what is being said.
3K and 4K Application Process is Open for the 2023-24 School Year!
SDPC is now accepting applications for our 3K and 4K programs for the 2023-24 school year! For more information, please visit our Pre-K website at www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/pre-k-information-page.
Note: 5K Registration will begin on January 11.
January 2023 Lunch Menu
Wishing you a cheerful holiday with lots of fun and happiness!
ATTENTION! New dismissal route starting Jan. 3rd. In order to relieve congestion on 178, the SDPC worked on a plan with the City of Pickens and the Pickens Police Department to come up with an alternative route.
New entry point will be the north side of S. Lewis Street. An officer will be in place to direct traffic at Monroe and S. Lewis. Any cars that attempt to approach from another direction will be asked to turn around and proceed to the new route. An email went out to parents with these instructions. Please share with anyone that may pick up your child. Study the map and be prepared to follow on Jan. 3rd. Thank you!
This is always a lot of fun! Come join the scavenger hunt!
December Lunch Menu
