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!
Are you or anyone you know 18 and over and looking to earn your GED. We have a great opportunity here in Pickens ! Classes will be starting at Pickens Elementary in September. Call to sign up and get in while spaces are available! Please share and get the word out!
Important information for our afternoon traffic dismissal. Please let anyone know that will be doing afternoon pick up about these procedures.
Pickens Elementary uses Driveline to help with dismissal. All people picking up students in the car line each afternoon are required to have a car tag displayed in their front windshield before students will be released from class. If a car does not have a car tag displayed, the person will be asked to park and come in and show ID before the student is dismissed.
Dismissal will begin shortly after 2:20pm each day. All traffic should enter the car loop on S. Lewis Street at the intersection of Jefferson Street (Please see the picture below). All cars that attempt to approach from 178 will be directed to S. Lewis St. to get in line.
Once you turn left onto Monroe Street, you will be divided into two lines according to the car tag number. Numbers from 300-500 will be on the left hand side. All other numbers will be in the right hand lane closest to the school. Please remain in your lane so the appropriate staff member can put in your car tag number.
Students should enter their car from the passenger side. If a student needs to be buckled, please pull forward after your line moves and pull out of the way of traffic to buckle your child. Please do not get out of your car while you are in the car line. Stay in your lane until directed to move forward.
All cars will exit the school property by turning right onto Hampton Street.
Along with the August menu is a quick reminder to label lunch boxes and water bottles.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday!
Mrs. Patterson and Ms. Holliday welcome Mrs. Newman and Mrs. Husband to the Third Grade team! They are getting everything ready to blast off into a great school year!
After School Care Registration is now open! Help us get prepared by signing up before school starts back! If you have any questions email Mrs. Ramey at amyramey@pickens.k12.sc.us
Everything you need to get ready for BACK TO SCHOOL!
1. Do your Final Forms Update. You should have received an email with instructions to the email address you used when you registered your student. Please do not create a new account unless you are registering a new student that is new to the School District of Pickens County. If you need help or have any questions, please email carrisafowler@pickens.k12.sd.us
This update must be completed each school year prior to Meet the Teacher to receive your teacher assignment.
2. K5 -5th grades are required to pay a technology fee of $25 to be paid on myschoolbucks.com. This covers the insurance on the device in the event it is damaged at school or home. If you have any questions about the technology fee, email kellynelms@pickens.k12.sc.us
3. School Supply Lists are on our website so you can take advantage of what is on sale.
We are looking forward to seeing your students at Meet the Teacher on Tuesday, July 30th, 4:30-6:30!
We hope everyone is having a wonderful summer break!
Pickens Elementary summer hours are M-Th from 7am-5pm.
If you have a question about the After School Care Summer program please call 864-397-2300 ext 2314.
If you have a Camp iRock question please call 864-720-4198.
We will see you at Meet the Teacher on Tuesday, July 30th from 4:30-6:30pm.