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!
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!
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.
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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.
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/
YAMS meeting for all that have signed up for our YAMS program. Paperwork has to be turned in by this Friday!
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!
