Ranger Family Newsletter

Welcome Back Rangers!

Hello Ranger Families!

There’s just something about this time of year that feels special. Maybe it’s the smell of fresh notebooks and crayons, the colorful new bulletin boards, or the new pencils ready to be used. There’s always a mix of excitement and nervous energy in the air, all pointing toward the fresh start that a new school year brings.

Right now, the hallways are quiet and the classrooms are waiting. But soon, they’ll be alive with footsteps, laughter, and the kind of energy that only the first week of school can bring. It’s one of my favorite transformations to see each year—the moment a building becomes a community again.

I’m also reminded that in so many ways, we are all still students at heart—always learning, discovering, and becoming a little more of who we’re meant to be. This season is a chance to reflect on our own school experiences, the memories that shaped us, and the new memories we hope our students will carry with them.

I can’t wait to welcome you and your children back for another year of growth, learning, and joy. Here’s to a fresh start and all the possibilities ahead!

Amanda Lewis

Principal, Pisgah Forest Elementary

When I was a Kid. . . .

This was a good reminder that we are all kids at heart.

PFE Staff Take a Step Back in Time

Staff took some time to reflect on some of their favorite memories as kids.

Some of my favorites were. . .

Staff share some of their favorite pastimes as we prepare for school to start.

Morning Drop Off

K–5 drop off is in the back lot by the Rec Department. Doors open at 7:30—please don’t unload before staff are supervising and begin directing traffic.
Parents may walk children to class from Aug. 25–29. Starting Tuesday September 2, please use the car rider line as we encourage students to independently walk to class. Staff will be greeting students throughout the building to assist them to their classrooms, as needed.

While dropping off, please remain in your vehicles. If your child needs assistance you can park at the rec department and utilize the cross walk in that parking lot.
After 8:00, drop off is at the front and students will be marked tardy.

PreK families, August 25-29, you may walk students to their classroom. Starting September 2, the PreK teachers will meet you at the front of the building for sign-in.

Afternoon Pick-Up

K–2 grade pick up is in the back lot near the Rec Department.

3–5 grade pick up is on the side lot where the buses park

If a 3-5 grade student has a sibling in K-2 grade, they will all be picked up in the the back lot near the Rec Department.

If you are walking to pick up your child, please park at the Sports Complex and use the bike path to access campus. The Davidson River School parking lot should not be used for PFE pick up. This is to ensure the safety of DRS students during their dismissal.

Always display the green name card. If someone else is picking up, please make sure they know the procedure. If you do not have your green name card visible, you will be asked to park so we can verify the pick up information.

Remain in your vehicles when picking up. If your child needs assistance during pick-up, we ask that you park at the sports complex and walk to get them. We do not allow parking in the parking lot at the Rec Department during pick up. This is to ensure the safety of students and staff.

Any change in dismissal plans must be called in by 2:30. After 2:30, changes to transportation cannot be made. After 2:30, the only parents permitted to pick up at the front of the building are PreK parents. All other parents must pick up students in the car rider line.

If you plan on picking up before 2:30, please have your ID available as we have new staff in the office. If someone is not on the pick up list, your child will not be released to them.

Please call the school Monday if you have questions about bus drop off or pick up times. Please be patient as we navigate our bus routes, as these times may vary the first week of school.

During drop off and pick up, please do not turn left out of the school parking lots.

Attendance Matters

Linked is an attendance letter from Transylvania County Schools. Please make sure you are familiar with our attendance policies and expectations. Please reach out to the school if you have any questions. There have been some changes regarding what times students have to be in school in order to be counted present.

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Upcoming Events

August 25: First Day of School

September 1: School is Closed-Labor Day Holiday

September 11: Title I Night-Hispanic Heritage Night (5:00-6:00)

Next School Improvement Team Meeting: September 8 @ 3:30

If interested, please join us in the media center.