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PES Parent Newsletter

December 2025

PES ParentNewsletterDecember 2025

Pushing for Excellence! Pushing for Excellence!

General Information General Information

  • We had a great, busy month of November has a lot of great things planned. We loved having families in the building for our Thanksgiving Lunch and the Balloon Parade. Please check the Upcoming Events section below to see when we have field trips, clubs, and other events scheduled for December.
  • Our 4th and 5th grade students will be performing a "Christmas Around the World" musical on Thursday, December 4th at 6:00pm at the PIckens High School Auditorium.
  • We're having a Super Sparkler Winter Wonderland on Monday, December 8th from 5:00-6:30pm. Please drop by during this time to see the hallway decorations, visit the Santa Store, and take your picture with Santa (please be sure to bring your phone or camera). We are looking forward to seeing everyone at this event.
  • Our Student Council has planned a PES Spirit Week for December 15-19. Please check below for the theme for each day.
  • Please be sure to check your e-mail each Sunday evening for reminders about each week's upcoming events. This will help reduce confusion during dismissal time, if a student is attending an after school club.

Our Amazing Classrooms Our Amazing Classrooms

Have you ever wondered how agriculture shapes our daily lives and the economy? 🌾✨ This month we’re highlighting Mrs. Sickels' Ag in the Classroom — a hands-on program that helps students explore food, farming, and the bigger economic picture through engaging activities. From planting seeds to learning where products come from, students gain real-world understanding and curiosity.
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4th and 5th Grade Program - December 4th 4th and 5th Grade Program - December 4th

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Winter Wonderland - December 8th from 5:00-6:30pm Winter Wonderland - December 8th from 5:00-6:30pm

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Spirit Week - December 15-19 Spirit Week - December 15-19

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What Does My Child Need to Know for Class? What Does My Child Need to Know for Class?

Family Friendly Standards

Golden Apple Nomination Golden Apple Nomination

Do you have a teacher at Pickens Elementary that you think should be nominated to receive a Golden Apple Award from WYFF? If so click on the link to print the nomination form and mail it in.

Golden Apple Award Nomination | Pickens Elementary School

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Yearbook Orders Yearbook Orders

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December Menu December Menu

All SDPC students will receive a free breakfast and lunch daily. Breakfast is served each morning from 7:30-7:55am.

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Reading Resources for at Home Reading Resources for at Home

Storyline Online - Free
Story Time from Space
Free Video Read Alouds
Oxford Owl eBooks

Check out the calendars below for great events for your family to enjoy! Check out the calendars below for great events for your family to enjoy!

City of Pickens Events
Kids Play and Cafe Events
Pickens County Library Calendar
The Children's Museum Calendar
The Dream Center Events

Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

December

1- Good News Club 2:45-3:45; Art Club 2:45-3:30

2 -Hope Club 2:45-3:45

3 - Chorus 2:45-3:30pm

4 - 4th and 5th Musical Program 6pm @ PHS

8 - Good News Club 2:45-3:45; Art Club 2:45-3:30; PES Winter Wonderland 5:00-6:30pm

8-11 - Santa Shop

9 - Hope Club 2:45-3:45

10 - Chorus 2:45-3:30pm

11 - Super Sparkler Awards 8:30am; Chorsus Winter Performance 6pm @ PES

15 - Spirit Day - Bright Lights

16 - Spirit Day - Flannel

17 - Spirit Day - Holiday Character Day; Sparkle Story Time 10:30-11:30am

18 - Spirit Day - Pajama Day

19 - Spirit Day - Ugly Sweater Day; Early Dismissal 11:10am

22-Jan 2 - Christmas Break

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Pickens Elementary School

Email: shannonlawton@pickens.k12.sc.us
Website: pes.pickens.k12.sc.us
Location: 567 Hampton Avenue, Pickens, SC, USA
Phone: 864-397-2300
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pickenselementary

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